Gwen's Trial

Kissing Ethan slowly, Theresa smiles. "I love you, Ethan."

"And I love you, Theresa."

Hearing the doctor come in with Pilar, Theresa looks up. "Mama."

"Oh, my little girl!" Pilar cries as she runs to Theresa's side. "Are you okay?"

Squeezing Ethan's hand, Theresa smiles, "yeah, mama, I'm going to be alright."

"Well, that's for sure, Theresa. According to the test results we ran on you, the surgery was a success, and we were able to remove the scalpel completely from you. I'm going to do some things now to see if you can feel your legs again, alright?"

Nodding, Theresa holds onto Ethan and Pilar's hands. "Okay."

Slowly running his hand up Theresa's right leg, the doctor looks at her. "Can you feel that?"

Staring at her leg, Theresa nods slowly, "a little."

"Okay, what about this?" The doctor asks as he pinches both her legs slowly.

"Yeah, I can feel that, I just can't feel like my legs can react quick enough."

"It's alright. It's an improvement that you can feel that, Theresa. I think after some therapy, you'll be able to walk again. For now, we can give you a wheelchair, and a walker, so you can take baby steps at home."

"Am I leaving soon?"

"Yes, you can be discharged in a few days."

"Thank god." Ethan says as he kisses the top of Theresa's head.

Once the doctor leaves, Theresa sighs in relief. "I'll be able to walk again."

"Yes, baby, you're going to walk again." Pilar says, as she kisses Theresa's cheek, and then leaves the room.

"You know, even if you couldn't walk, I'd still be with you because I love you."

Smiling, Theresa looks at Ethan, "And I love you."

After sharing a kiss, Theresa looks at Ethan. "What about Gwen, Ethan? Is she going to trial?"

Sighing, Ethan nods. "I believe so, I have yet to hear from the attorney's office, or my dad for that matter. I'll call him later."

"Okay."

"Get some rest, baby, and when you wake up, I'll bring our little girl here, and we can pick a name for her."

"Sounds like a plan." As Theresa closes her eyes, Ethan says a silent prayer of thanks that Theresa is still with him. Kissing her forehead slowly, Ethan makes his way out of her room.

"How is she, Ethan?"

"Getting better, mom. She's going to be okay."

"That's great. I heard from your dad. The trial is set for 2 weeks from today."

"God, I hope that Theresa will be up to testify."

"I'm sure she will be. Are you okay with this, Ethan?"

"Mom, I'm fine. Things are getting better for me. I'm with Theresa, and we have our beautiful children."

"Children?"

"It's possible that Little Ethan could be my son."

"How is that possible though?"

"Because Theresa and I made love on the beach at midnight of what was to be our wedding day. A few weeks later, we found out she was pregnant, but Eve thought it couldn't have been mine because of the timing. But, now that we know that Julian and Theresa never slept together, the chances are much greater.

"Are you going to find out?"

"Yes, I'm going to go get little Ethan and get him tested. It's the only way."

"Of course. I'll stay here with Theresa, if you want?"

"Yes, please."

While Ethan goes to get Little Ethan, Ivy slowly makes her way to Theresa's room.

"Ivy."

"Hello, Theresa."

"I'm not up to arguing with you right now."

"I know. I didn't come here to argue with you. I came to ask you for your forgiveness."

"What are you talking about?"

"Theresa, I see how much my son loves you. I've been a fool to think you've gone against him with the tabloid information. That's why I have always hated you, because I thought you sent that information."

"But, Ivy, I would never…"

"I know, dear, I know that now. Ethan loves you, Theresa, he loves you so much. All I want is for you to promise that you will make him happy."

"Of course, Ivy. I love your son, I would do anything for him."

"I know you would."

A few weeks later, at Gwen's trial

As Theresa is helped sitting down, she squeezes Ethan's hand as they watch Gwen walk into the courtroom.

"You'll pay, Theresa, you'll pay." She says as Ethan hugs Theresa closer to him. "Don't worry, baby, she won't come anywhere near you." Ethan whispers to Theresa.

"All Rise."

As the judge takes his seat, he looks out at the courtroom. "This is by far, the strangest case I have ever heard. Mrs. Winthrop, I understand you are confessing to stabbing Ms. Lopez-Fitzgerald."

"Yes, your honor. I did it. I had to. She stole everything from me. She's a bitch who deserves to die!" Turning to Theresa, Gwen gets up and lunges for Theresa's throat. "You're going to die, you bitch, you're going to die!"

"Gwen, NO!" Ethan yells, as he grabs Gwen away before she can grab Theresa, who is pulled aside by Pilar.

"Let me go, Ethan! I'm going to kill that bitch for all she's done to me!" Gwen yells as she fights in Ethan's arms.

"Guards, take this woman away!" the Judge orders, slamming the gavel down to silence the court.

Once the guards have control of Gwen, she looks at Theresa again with an evil eye. "You will not be with Ethan, Theresa you won't!"

"Not if I have anything to say about that, Gwen!" Ethan yells.

"Order in the court! Guards, take Mrs. Winthrop away now! Mrs. Winthrop, I hereby sentence you to life in prison for attempted murder, and assault and battery, along with year long counseling sessions. This case is closed!" The judge slams his gavel again and the courtroom rises.

"It's over, baby, it's finally over." Ethan says as he hugs Theresa.

"Can we go home now, Ethan? Please.."

"Yes, baby, we're going home, where you belong."

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E/T begin a fresh start

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