Chapter 3: The Truth Comes Out

(Note: Ethan is seven years old not five.)

Later that evening...

"Honey, are you ready to go?" Fox asks. "Ya. Ethan, let's go." Theresa says. Ethan decided he wanted to have pizza so they went to a place near their house. They get seated at the table and order their drinks. "So mom, what did you guys want to tell me?" Ethan asks. "Well today went to the doctor's to see your baby sister and they told us some good news." Theresa says. "Is she okay?" Ethan asks. "Ya, she's fine. Ethan, you are going to have two sisters and a brother. Your mom is having three babies." Fox says. "What? I get to have a brother. This is so cool." Ethan says. Theresa and Fox laugh. "So your happy about this?" Theresa asks. "Ya mom." Ethan says. The waitress comes back with their drinks. They order their pizza. "Ethan, I also wanted to tell you that we are going on a little vacation to Harmony. Where we used to live. It's your uncle's wedding." Theresa says. "I get to see my grandma and my uncles." Ethan says. "Ya honey. They will be so happy to see you." Theresa says. The waitress returns with their food and they begin to eat.

A few hours later, they are at home getting ready for bed. "Is he sleeping?" Fox asks. "Ya, he fell asleep when his head hit the sheets. So how are you feeling about meeting my family?" Theresa asks. "Not too bad. I'm actually looking forward to it. Do you think they'll like me?" Fox asks. "They'll love you as much as I do. Well maybe not as much as I do." Theresa says, smiling. "Theresa, can we talk? It's important that I tell you something before we go to Harmony." Fox says. "Okay, Fox. What's it about?" Theresa asks. "It's about where I'm from. Theresa, I'm from Harmony too. My family still lives there." Fox says. "What? How come you didn't say anything? Williams, doesn't sound familiar." Theresa says. "It didn't come up about where I was from. I moved here about six years ago. When I came here I didn't want anything to do with my family so changed my last name." Fox says. "You did what? So your last name isn't really Williams. What is it then, Fox?" Theresa asks. "It's...um...it's Crane. I don't know if you know them or not. When I moved here I didn't get along very well with my family. I was sent to boarding school all the time when I was younger and never really lived in Harmony. Theresa, are you okay?" Fox asks. "Um...ya, I'm fine. I know the Crane's well. My mom was the housekeeper and um...my brother, Luis, is getting married to your Aunt Sheridan." Theresa says. "Oh really, I don't really know what's been going with them. I know that the truth came out about Ethan being my half brother. I didn't really keep in touch with them." Fox says. "Ya, that's true about Ethan." Theresa replies. "Theresa, I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I just wanted to move on with my life." Fox says. "Fox, I understand why you didn't tell me. It's okay. So are you still up to going to Harmony?" Theresa asks. "Ya, I want to go back. It's about time we both go back and see our families." Fox says. Theresa smiles and leans to kiss him. They get into the bed and snuggle together. "Goodnight, my love." Fox whispers. "Goodnight." Theresa says. 'How should I tell Fox about little Ethan? I guess I'll just wait to tell him everything.' Theresa thinks.