CH 22-Double Trouble
(A/N: We hope you all are enjoying the story so far. We really enjoy writing for you! But we're going to move the story ahead a little. Starting from this chapter Theresa is going to be already 4 months pregnant. Although Fox is still angry with her for what she did, he's there for Theresa 100%. Eve was wrong with her diagnoses for Ethan. It has been four months and he's still in his coma. He hasn't made any progression but he also has not gotten any worst. Paloma and Fox have gotten a lot closer and she is trying her hardest to get him to be her boyfriend. However, Fox hasn't noticed since he is still pretty hurt over her sister. Well, that's our update! Enjoy the rest of the story! Oh, and of course please keep the reviews coming!!! Alicia & Amanda )
"Yummy, what kind is that?" Paloma leaned over Fox's shoulder as he slowly mixed the soup in the pot.
"I like to call it Chicken Soup รก la Fox!" He winked at her, sprinkling some seasoning into it. "You're sister's going to love this!"
"I don't know Fox, so far she's thrown up everything you've given her." Paloma giggled, leaning in closer to him so she could smell his cologne.
She happily sighed as she inhaled his glorious scent.
"Well that's what morning sickness does." He looked up at her, pouring some of the soup into a bowl. "But once Theresa tastes this, there's no way she can throw it up. It's delicioso!"
Paloma giggled at Fox's attempt to speak Spanish.
"Are you making fun of me?" He glanced at her, pretending to be angry.
"Of course not!" She laughed.
"You're very lucky that I'm holding this bowl of soup right now, or I'd come over there and tickle you till you burst from laughing so hard." He winked, heading up the stairs.
Paloma closed her eyes and completely melted in her chair. She couldn't wait for the day when Fox would put his hands all over her; and she didn't mean by tickling. Just the thought of his strong hands on her body made her squirm with delight.
"You are so hot Fox!" She giggled to herself. "And soon you will be all mine!"
She grabbed a magazine from the table and waited for her future boyfriend to come back downstairs.
Fox turned the corner to Theresa's room and carefully knocked on the door.
"Theresa, I brought you something to eat." He smiled carrying the tray inside. "You're going to love this I promise."
When Theresa opened her eyes and saw the tray of food in Fox's hands, she instantly hid her face behind a pillow.
"No, no food!" She cried. "Everything makes me sick!"
"Oh, but you have to eat so that you stay strong for the baby." He sighed, sitting down next to her.
She took the pillow away from her face and looked down at the bowl.
"Well, it does look good." She weakly smiled.
"Yup, and it tastes even better." He winked at her, bringing the spoon to her mouth.
She slowly opened her mouth and tasted a bit of it.
"Mmmm," she smiled. "That does taste good!"
Fox was just about to grin proudly, when a flash of nausea swept across Theresa's face. She quickly dashed from her bed and ran into the bathroom, throwing up into the toilet. Fox held her hair back as she continued to vomit the last bit of his soup. When she was done, she wiped her mouth and looked up at him.
"I must be really grossing you out, huh?"
He knelt down beside her and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
"You know you could never do that." He winked and smiled loving at her.
Suddenly a swarm of old feelings came rushing back to him and he cleared his throat uncomfortably. Theresa noticed his uneasiness and smiled, knowing exactly what he was thinking. He carefully picked her up from the ground and held her close to him.
"C'mon, we should get you back to bed." He awkwardly smiled, and helped her into the other room.
Theresa slowly got under the covers and rested her head back on the propped pillows, never taking her eyes off him. She was almost positive that he had felt their strong connection once more. But she wasn't sure since he was determined to not let his emotions show. She just hoped that he was beginning to forgive her.
Picking up the bowl from the table, Fox turned back to the door.
"I'm going to be downstairs Theresa." He told her, not making any eye contact. "Call me if you need anything."
He quickly closed the door behind him and breathed a sigh of relief, leaning his head against the wall.
"Pull yourself together Fox." He whispered to himself. "Remember, she hurt you."
He made his way back downstairs and returned to the kitchen.
As soon as Paloma noticed that he was back, she immediately followed him.
"So did she eat it?" She asked him, hopping up onto the counter.
"Nope." He sighed. "She took one sip and ran into the bathroom."
Paloma giggled as Fox wearily slumped into one of the chairs.
"My god, I'm exhausted!" He yawned, resting his head on the table.
Paloma instantly smiled as she realized her open opportunity.
"Awww, you poor thing!" She grinned, jumping down from the counter.
She made her way over to him and slowly began massaging his shoulders.
"You have just been so amazing to my sister." She smiled, gently moving her fingers in circles. "But you can't keep over-working yourself like this!"
"It's ok, I don't mind." He pleasurably mumbled. "Besides, Theresa needs all the help she can get. With Ethan in the hospital, she needs someone to be here for her."
"Well, that's really sweet of you Fox." She softly whispered, slowly moving her hands underneath the collar of his shirt. "You're such a caring and compassionate man."
Fox just moaned in reply. He could feel the tension in his shoulders slowly disappearing as Paloma continued to massage him. Her fingers were so delicate, yet they seemed to hit all the right places. Her body was so close to him, that he could smell the faint scent of her perfume; it smelled heavenly. With the combination of her intoxicating scent and the pleasant massage, Fox felt like her was in paradise.
"Do you like that?" She whispered into his ear.
"Yeah, it feels great." He smiled, not realizing that her mouth was dangerously close to his.
"Good," She grinned. "I was hoping you would say that!"
She quickly turned him around and pressed her lips against his. Although he tried to push her away, she forcefully pulled him closer and deepened the kiss with her tongue.
Meanwhile, Theresa was upstairs talking on the phone with Whitey and Gwen.
"Girls, I think Fox is actually starting to forgive me!" She happily squealed into the receiver.
"I don't know Theresa," Gwen frowned. "He was really upset with you for what you did to him."
"Yeah, and that kind of pain doesn't just go away over night." Whitney agreed.
"Look, I know that he was really upset. But I think all of the time that we're spending together is starting to change his feelings towards me!"
"Trust me honey, there is nothing that I would love more than for you and Fox to get back together, but I just don't see that happening right now and I don't think you should get your hopes up." Gwen told her.
"Exactly!" Whitney added. "Besides, you're the one who told me that Fox almost despised you. Why would he suddenly have a change of heart?"
"I don't know." Theresa shrugged, glancing at the snow falling outside her window. "Maybe he's getting into the Christmas spirit!"
"Oh geez!" The two girls groaned in unison. "Theresa you're nuts!"
"Fine, think whatever you want!" Theresa smiled in the phone. "But I'm telling you, Fox is on the verge of forgiving me!"
She was just about to continue when her throat suddenly felt dry.
"I'm going to go get something to drink. But I'm going to call you guys right back so we can finish this conversation!" She giggled as she heard them groaning. "I'll talk to you two later."
She hung up the phone and slowly climbed out of bed, heading downstairs. When she reached the kitchen door, she suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.
"What was that?" She whispered, looking down at her goose-bump filled arm. "I just had the weirdest feeling that something was wrong."
Forcing herself to ignore the feeling, she placed a hand on the kitchen door and walked into the room. Theresa drew in a sharp breath of air as she stared in horror at Fox and Paloma. Instant tears filled her eyes as the two passionately kissed in front of her. She opened her mouth to say something, but no words came out, the shock too much to bear. A thousand fears rushed into Theresa's mind, as she stood motionless in her kitchen. Suddenly a gust of sharp pains tore the insides of her stomach.
"Owe!" She screamed, crouching to the ground.
Fox immediately pushed Paloma away when he heard the sudden cries.
"Theresa!" He exclaimed, as he rushed to her side.
"F-ox, it h-ur-ts!" She managed say in between clenched teeth.
"Oh god," He cursed underneath his breath. "We've got to get you to Dr. Russell."
"Good idea, I'll tell mama that we're going to the hospital." Paloma ran to the door.
Fox carefully scooped Theresa in his arms, and made his way over to the living room.
"Don't worry honey, everything will be ok." He worriedly looked down at her.
"Fox," She whispered softly before finally fainting.
"Ok, let's go!" Paloma rushed downstairs. "Let's get my sister to the hospital."
She opened the front door and before long they were on their way.
As soon as they reached Harmony hospital, Dr. Russell took Theresa into her care.
Fox nervously paced around the waiting room, as he waited for Eve to return with news concerning Theresa's condition.
"Don't you think you should sit down?" Paloma looked up at him. "You pacing around like this is not going to make the doctor come out any faster."
"I can't rest until I know that Theresa is alright." He ran an anxious hand through his hair. "I will never be able to forgive myself if anything happened to that baby she's carrying."
"But how would that be your fault?" She confusedly asked him.
"Paloma, I have a very strong feeling that Theresa saw us kissing earlier." He seriously looked at her.
"So what? It's not like she's your girlfriend or anything. I don't understand why seeing us kissing would make her so upset."
Fox let out a deep sigh. It just occurred to him that Paloma had not idea of him and Theresa's past together. In her eyes, it was as if they had done nothing wrong, when in fact they did the most disastrous thing they could ever do.
"Fox?" Dr. Russell's voice brought him back to reality. "Would you and Paloma like to come in here please?"
Fox immediately followed Eve into the room. When he saw Theresa smiling back at him from the hospital bed, he instantly felt a huge weight lift off his heart.
"Theresa, thank god! Are you alright?" He rushed over to her and softly kissed her forehead.
"Yeah, I'm fine." She weakly whispered. "Dr. Russell just said that I had some mild cramps."
"Cramps?" Fox looked up at Eve confused. "What kind of cramps? Did they affect the health of the baby?"
"No Fox," she began, a smile creeping on her lips. "The cramps did not do any damage to Theresa's pregnancy. The babies are just fine!"
"Theresa did you hear that? The babies are just fine!" He happily exclaimed, but paused as he realized what he had just said. "Dr. Russell, did you just say babies?"
"Yes I did," She gleefully beamed. "Theresa is having twins!"
Fox looked down at a tear-filled Theresa, as she happily giggled.
"I was as shocked as you are when Dr Russell told me." She grinned.
"I can't believe this!" He exclaimed as he leaned in to hug her. He had never been so happy in his entire life.
"Alright, I understand that this is all very exciting news, but I also want to talk to you about something very important." She paused to look at Theresa seriously. "Now that you are caring twins, that means that it is vital that you take extreme good care of yourself. That means eating right, getting exercise, regularly coming to visit me for your checkups, and most importantly that you stay clear of any stress. Undergoing any type of stress right now could be damaging to your pregnancy."
"I understand Dr. Russell." Theresa nodded and alternated glances between Fox and Paloma. "I'll try my best."
"Ok, if you don't mind I would like to keep you here over night. I'm still not quite sure what brought on those sudden cramps that you had." Eve suspiciously glanced at her clipboard. "I'll make sure to call Pilar so she can bring you a fresh change of clothes."
"Thank you." Theresa smiled, as Dr. Russell left the room. She turned her attention to Fox.
"I still can't believe that I'm having twins!" She happily squealed.
"I know me neither!" Fox squeezed her hand. "I'm so proud of you. This is amazing news, don't you think Paloma?"
He turned around and glanced at her at the doorway.
"Oh yeah!" She smiled. "It's fantastic! Congratulations sis, I'm so happy or you!"
"Thanks," Theresa grinned. "I can't wait to tell the rest of the family!"
Paloma watched on as Fox and Theresa happily embraced. She suddenly felt a twinge of jealousy in her stomach, as she cleared her throat loudly.
"I'm a little thirsty, so I'm going to go get a pop from the vending machine." She suddenly spoke. "Do you guys want anything?"
They both shook their heads, so she quietly left the room.
Out in the hallway, she grinded her fists together, as she angrily stared back at the door.
"Theresa, you're my sister and I love you very much but if it weren't for you, Fox and I would still be sharing our kiss!" She placed a hand to her lips, as she remembered feeling his lips against hers. "I will make Fox mine if it's the last thing that I do. I know that we were destined to be together and I will let no one stand in the way of our happiness, not even my own sister."
(A/N: We hope you all are enjoying the story so far. We really enjoy writing for you! But we're going to move the story ahead a little. Starting from this chapter Theresa is going to be already 4 months pregnant. Although Fox is still angry with her for what she did, he's there for Theresa 100%. Eve was wrong with her diagnoses for Ethan. It has been four months and he's still in his coma. He hasn't made any progression but he also has not gotten any worst. Paloma and Fox have gotten a lot closer and she is trying her hardest to get him to be her boyfriend. However, Fox hasn't noticed since he is still pretty hurt over her sister. Well, that's our update! Enjoy the rest of the story! Oh, and of course please keep the reviews coming!!! Alicia & Amanda )
"Yummy, what kind is that?" Paloma leaned over Fox's shoulder as he slowly mixed the soup in the pot.
"I like to call it Chicken Soup รก la Fox!" He winked at her, sprinkling some seasoning into it. "You're sister's going to love this!"
"I don't know Fox, so far she's thrown up everything you've given her." Paloma giggled, leaning in closer to him so she could smell his cologne.
She happily sighed as she inhaled his glorious scent.
"Well that's what morning sickness does." He looked up at her, pouring some of the soup into a bowl. "But once Theresa tastes this, there's no way she can throw it up. It's delicioso!"
Paloma giggled at Fox's attempt to speak Spanish.
"Are you making fun of me?" He glanced at her, pretending to be angry.
"Of course not!" She laughed.
"You're very lucky that I'm holding this bowl of soup right now, or I'd come over there and tickle you till you burst from laughing so hard." He winked, heading up the stairs.
Paloma closed her eyes and completely melted in her chair. She couldn't wait for the day when Fox would put his hands all over her; and she didn't mean by tickling. Just the thought of his strong hands on her body made her squirm with delight.
"You are so hot Fox!" She giggled to herself. "And soon you will be all mine!"
She grabbed a magazine from the table and waited for her future boyfriend to come back downstairs.
Fox turned the corner to Theresa's room and carefully knocked on the door.
"Theresa, I brought you something to eat." He smiled carrying the tray inside. "You're going to love this I promise."
When Theresa opened her eyes and saw the tray of food in Fox's hands, she instantly hid her face behind a pillow.
"No, no food!" She cried. "Everything makes me sick!"
"Oh, but you have to eat so that you stay strong for the baby." He sighed, sitting down next to her.
She took the pillow away from her face and looked down at the bowl.
"Well, it does look good." She weakly smiled.
"Yup, and it tastes even better." He winked at her, bringing the spoon to her mouth.
She slowly opened her mouth and tasted a bit of it.
"Mmmm," she smiled. "That does taste good!"
Fox was just about to grin proudly, when a flash of nausea swept across Theresa's face. She quickly dashed from her bed and ran into the bathroom, throwing up into the toilet. Fox held her hair back as she continued to vomit the last bit of his soup. When she was done, she wiped her mouth and looked up at him.
"I must be really grossing you out, huh?"
He knelt down beside her and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
"You know you could never do that." He winked and smiled loving at her.
Suddenly a swarm of old feelings came rushing back to him and he cleared his throat uncomfortably. Theresa noticed his uneasiness and smiled, knowing exactly what he was thinking. He carefully picked her up from the ground and held her close to him.
"C'mon, we should get you back to bed." He awkwardly smiled, and helped her into the other room.
Theresa slowly got under the covers and rested her head back on the propped pillows, never taking her eyes off him. She was almost positive that he had felt their strong connection once more. But she wasn't sure since he was determined to not let his emotions show. She just hoped that he was beginning to forgive her.
Picking up the bowl from the table, Fox turned back to the door.
"I'm going to be downstairs Theresa." He told her, not making any eye contact. "Call me if you need anything."
He quickly closed the door behind him and breathed a sigh of relief, leaning his head against the wall.
"Pull yourself together Fox." He whispered to himself. "Remember, she hurt you."
He made his way back downstairs and returned to the kitchen.
As soon as Paloma noticed that he was back, she immediately followed him.
"So did she eat it?" She asked him, hopping up onto the counter.
"Nope." He sighed. "She took one sip and ran into the bathroom."
Paloma giggled as Fox wearily slumped into one of the chairs.
"My god, I'm exhausted!" He yawned, resting his head on the table.
Paloma instantly smiled as she realized her open opportunity.
"Awww, you poor thing!" She grinned, jumping down from the counter.
She made her way over to him and slowly began massaging his shoulders.
"You have just been so amazing to my sister." She smiled, gently moving her fingers in circles. "But you can't keep over-working yourself like this!"
"It's ok, I don't mind." He pleasurably mumbled. "Besides, Theresa needs all the help she can get. With Ethan in the hospital, she needs someone to be here for her."
"Well, that's really sweet of you Fox." She softly whispered, slowly moving her hands underneath the collar of his shirt. "You're such a caring and compassionate man."
Fox just moaned in reply. He could feel the tension in his shoulders slowly disappearing as Paloma continued to massage him. Her fingers were so delicate, yet they seemed to hit all the right places. Her body was so close to him, that he could smell the faint scent of her perfume; it smelled heavenly. With the combination of her intoxicating scent and the pleasant massage, Fox felt like her was in paradise.
"Do you like that?" She whispered into his ear.
"Yeah, it feels great." He smiled, not realizing that her mouth was dangerously close to his.
"Good," She grinned. "I was hoping you would say that!"
She quickly turned him around and pressed her lips against his. Although he tried to push her away, she forcefully pulled him closer and deepened the kiss with her tongue.
Meanwhile, Theresa was upstairs talking on the phone with Whitey and Gwen.
"Girls, I think Fox is actually starting to forgive me!" She happily squealed into the receiver.
"I don't know Theresa," Gwen frowned. "He was really upset with you for what you did to him."
"Yeah, and that kind of pain doesn't just go away over night." Whitney agreed.
"Look, I know that he was really upset. But I think all of the time that we're spending together is starting to change his feelings towards me!"
"Trust me honey, there is nothing that I would love more than for you and Fox to get back together, but I just don't see that happening right now and I don't think you should get your hopes up." Gwen told her.
"Exactly!" Whitney added. "Besides, you're the one who told me that Fox almost despised you. Why would he suddenly have a change of heart?"
"I don't know." Theresa shrugged, glancing at the snow falling outside her window. "Maybe he's getting into the Christmas spirit!"
"Oh geez!" The two girls groaned in unison. "Theresa you're nuts!"
"Fine, think whatever you want!" Theresa smiled in the phone. "But I'm telling you, Fox is on the verge of forgiving me!"
She was just about to continue when her throat suddenly felt dry.
"I'm going to go get something to drink. But I'm going to call you guys right back so we can finish this conversation!" She giggled as she heard them groaning. "I'll talk to you two later."
She hung up the phone and slowly climbed out of bed, heading downstairs. When she reached the kitchen door, she suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.
"What was that?" She whispered, looking down at her goose-bump filled arm. "I just had the weirdest feeling that something was wrong."
Forcing herself to ignore the feeling, she placed a hand on the kitchen door and walked into the room. Theresa drew in a sharp breath of air as she stared in horror at Fox and Paloma. Instant tears filled her eyes as the two passionately kissed in front of her. She opened her mouth to say something, but no words came out, the shock too much to bear. A thousand fears rushed into Theresa's mind, as she stood motionless in her kitchen. Suddenly a gust of sharp pains tore the insides of her stomach.
"Owe!" She screamed, crouching to the ground.
Fox immediately pushed Paloma away when he heard the sudden cries.
"Theresa!" He exclaimed, as he rushed to her side.
"F-ox, it h-ur-ts!" She managed say in between clenched teeth.
"Oh god," He cursed underneath his breath. "We've got to get you to Dr. Russell."
"Good idea, I'll tell mama that we're going to the hospital." Paloma ran to the door.
Fox carefully scooped Theresa in his arms, and made his way over to the living room.
"Don't worry honey, everything will be ok." He worriedly looked down at her.
"Fox," She whispered softly before finally fainting.
"Ok, let's go!" Paloma rushed downstairs. "Let's get my sister to the hospital."
She opened the front door and before long they were on their way.
As soon as they reached Harmony hospital, Dr. Russell took Theresa into her care.
Fox nervously paced around the waiting room, as he waited for Eve to return with news concerning Theresa's condition.
"Don't you think you should sit down?" Paloma looked up at him. "You pacing around like this is not going to make the doctor come out any faster."
"I can't rest until I know that Theresa is alright." He ran an anxious hand through his hair. "I will never be able to forgive myself if anything happened to that baby she's carrying."
"But how would that be your fault?" She confusedly asked him.
"Paloma, I have a very strong feeling that Theresa saw us kissing earlier." He seriously looked at her.
"So what? It's not like she's your girlfriend or anything. I don't understand why seeing us kissing would make her so upset."
Fox let out a deep sigh. It just occurred to him that Paloma had not idea of him and Theresa's past together. In her eyes, it was as if they had done nothing wrong, when in fact they did the most disastrous thing they could ever do.
"Fox?" Dr. Russell's voice brought him back to reality. "Would you and Paloma like to come in here please?"
Fox immediately followed Eve into the room. When he saw Theresa smiling back at him from the hospital bed, he instantly felt a huge weight lift off his heart.
"Theresa, thank god! Are you alright?" He rushed over to her and softly kissed her forehead.
"Yeah, I'm fine." She weakly whispered. "Dr. Russell just said that I had some mild cramps."
"Cramps?" Fox looked up at Eve confused. "What kind of cramps? Did they affect the health of the baby?"
"No Fox," she began, a smile creeping on her lips. "The cramps did not do any damage to Theresa's pregnancy. The babies are just fine!"
"Theresa did you hear that? The babies are just fine!" He happily exclaimed, but paused as he realized what he had just said. "Dr. Russell, did you just say babies?"
"Yes I did," She gleefully beamed. "Theresa is having twins!"
Fox looked down at a tear-filled Theresa, as she happily giggled.
"I was as shocked as you are when Dr Russell told me." She grinned.
"I can't believe this!" He exclaimed as he leaned in to hug her. He had never been so happy in his entire life.
"Alright, I understand that this is all very exciting news, but I also want to talk to you about something very important." She paused to look at Theresa seriously. "Now that you are caring twins, that means that it is vital that you take extreme good care of yourself. That means eating right, getting exercise, regularly coming to visit me for your checkups, and most importantly that you stay clear of any stress. Undergoing any type of stress right now could be damaging to your pregnancy."
"I understand Dr. Russell." Theresa nodded and alternated glances between Fox and Paloma. "I'll try my best."
"Ok, if you don't mind I would like to keep you here over night. I'm still not quite sure what brought on those sudden cramps that you had." Eve suspiciously glanced at her clipboard. "I'll make sure to call Pilar so she can bring you a fresh change of clothes."
"Thank you." Theresa smiled, as Dr. Russell left the room. She turned her attention to Fox.
"I still can't believe that I'm having twins!" She happily squealed.
"I know me neither!" Fox squeezed her hand. "I'm so proud of you. This is amazing news, don't you think Paloma?"
He turned around and glanced at her at the doorway.
"Oh yeah!" She smiled. "It's fantastic! Congratulations sis, I'm so happy or you!"
"Thanks," Theresa grinned. "I can't wait to tell the rest of the family!"
Paloma watched on as Fox and Theresa happily embraced. She suddenly felt a twinge of jealousy in her stomach, as she cleared her throat loudly.
"I'm a little thirsty, so I'm going to go get a pop from the vending machine." She suddenly spoke. "Do you guys want anything?"
They both shook their heads, so she quietly left the room.
Out in the hallway, she grinded her fists together, as she angrily stared back at the door.
"Theresa, you're my sister and I love you very much but if it weren't for you, Fox and I would still be sharing our kiss!" She placed a hand to her lips, as she remembered feeling his lips against hers. "I will make Fox mine if it's the last thing that I do. I know that we were destined to be together and I will let no one stand in the way of our happiness, not even my own sister."