Bringing the Women Home Part 1

After a restless night, Ethan awoke at 6 am to watch the sun rise. "Maybe today my family can give me some idea as to what I need to do. How can I possibly be in love with two women? Gwen…she is beautiful and sophisticated. Yet, her family seems like they are so rough and tough. How could Mr. Hotchkiss pay off his own daughter to me? Then, there's Theresa. Sweet, innocent, beautiful Theresa. Her family was so warm and welcoming. We seem to have so much chemistry. God, what am I going to do?"

Taking a shower and getting dressed, Ethan makes his way down to the foyer to meet Carl.

"Sir, are you ready to head off?"

"Yes, Carl. Let's go."

On the drive to the Crane Mansion, Ethan looks out the car window, smiling to himself as he realizes his journey to love is slowing winding down. "Who would have thought that time would have gone by this quickly? In just a few days, I'll be asking Gwen or Theresa to be my wife. Amazing."

Upon arriving at the Crane Mansion, Ethan shakes hands with his dad, Chief Sam Bennett, and his step-father, Julian Crane. "Son, are you ready for this?" Sam asks as the men walk into the house.

"As ready as I can be, dad. I hope that you all can give me some input about the two women I chose."

"Well, Ethan, whatever choice you make, your family supports you 110."

"Thanks, Julian."

As the men go into the house, Ethan kisses his mom Ivy Winthrop-Bennett, and Eve Crane. "Ladies, you look beautiful as always."

"My son, the charmer." Ivy says as everyone laughs. "So, Ethan, tell us about these two women we're going to meet." Eve says as everyone sits down in the living room.

"Well, first you'll be meeting Theresa." Pausing a moment, Ethan smiles as her image comes into his head. "She is a beautiful woman. Very funny, smart, honest, and caring. I met her family a few days ago, and they were so warm and inviting. I felt like a part of them, you know?"

"She sounds like a great catch, son."

"Yeah, dad, she is. Then, the other woman you will meet is Gwen. Very different from Theresa. While Theresa is happy living a simple life, Gwen seems to bask in the rich world. It's weird, I was drawn to Gwen because there was something deep inside her that I wanted to know. It's hard to explain. Some people would think that she can be very snotty, but deep down, there seems to be some genuine characteristics inside."

"Well, Ethan, as your family, we will do all we can to help you. Bottom line, we just want you to be happy." Ivy said as she gave Ethan a hug.

"Thanks, Mom." Hearing the doorbell ring, Ethan gets up. "That should be Theresa." Opening the door, Ethan smiles as he sees a nervous Theresa in front of him.

"Hi."

"Hey, gorgeous." Stepping outside of the house for a moment, Ethan gives Theresa a hug. "Are you okay? I've missed you."

"I've missed you too. I'm just a little nervous."

Taking her face into his hands, Ethan kisses her lips softly. "Don't be nervous. Just be yourself, that's all they want to see."

"Okay, let's go in."

After introductions are made, Theresa slowly begins to relax, as Ivy and Eve talk with her.

"You are a very beautiful woman, Theresa."

"Thank you, Mrs. Bennett."

"Oh, please, call me Ivy."

"Sure."

"So, Theresa, what do you do?"

"Well, Dr. Crane, I am a fashion designer now for Versache. I graduated from Harmony University last year, and was offered a job as a fashion designer, since then, that's what I've been doing."

"Versace, you say? I shop for that line all the time! I must have some of your outfits right in my own closet!" Ivy said as she smiled at Theresa. Looking over her shoulder, she notices that Ethan can't keep his glance away from Theresa. Hmm looks like my son has found the woman of his dreams She thinks to herself as she continues to talk to Theresa.

(Meanwhile)

"Son, Theresa looks like a great woman." Sam says as he, Ethan and Julian talk in the corner. "Yeah, dad, she is. It's so amazing that someone as great as Theresa could still be single."

"Well, Ethan, we all want the best for you. And whether you pick Theresa or not, you have our support."

"Thanks, Julian, that means a lot."

(Later on)

"Well, that was my family. What did you think?" Ethan asks Theresa as they walk outside.

"They seem wonderful, Ethan. They love you so much."

"Yeah. I love them, too. They're great."

"Well, I'm glad you brought me here to meet them."

"So am I." Ethan then takes Theresa's face in his hands, and kisses her softly.

God, please let me make the right choice. Ethan thinks as he holds Theresa tight to him.

Dear God, please don't let me get hurt. Theresa thinks as she holds onto Ethan.

"I'll see you tomorrow night."

"You bet."

Once Ethan watches Theresa leave, he goes back into the house. "So, what did you all think of her?"

"Ethan, my boy, she is a great woman." Julian says.

"Ethan, she is just a doll! She seems so nice and caring. You two look like the perfect couple." Ivy says.

"I agree, Ethan, you both look like you compliment each other very nicely." Eve puts in.

"Dad, what do you think?"

"Son, all I have to say is that I know this is a hard choice for you to be making. Theresa seems like a great woman for you. But, we all know there is someone else in the picture that we're meeting tomorrow. I think once we get a feel for both women, we can better tell you what we think."

"Fair enough. I'll see you all tomorrow then."

"Night, son."

Coming Up

What will Ethan's family think of Gwen?

And who will receive the final rose and proposal?

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