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Chapter 3: You've Got To Be Kidding Me Part 1

The motion died down and everyone was waiting to see Theresa or Terra as they were told. Pilar, Luis, and Sheridan were sitting on the couch in the waiting room each with a look of worry, disbelief, and utter shock on their faces. "Dos mios, what's taking so long?" asked a very worried Pilar. Sheridan started rubbing Pilar's back, hoping that it would help feel better. She turned to face Pilar, her blonde locks of hair flipping as she did and said, "Its going to be okay Pilar, she'll pull through."

Dr. Russell appeared with her white coat on and her hair down, bangs slightly showing, from behind the bulky curtains that separated the emergency room from the waiting area. "You may all go in and see her now. Only for a couple of minutes. I advise you not to tell her about the DNA test. It could make things worst than they need to be.

Fox and Whitney took a side on the left of Theresa and Pilar, Luis, and Sheridan on the right. Chad had decided to take a corner on her left and Gwen and Ethan decided to stay outside of the room. Ethan was afraid Gwen may tell Theresa about her true identity and Gwen wasn't able to approach the tanned skin woman just yet.

The older Hispanic woman asked, "Mija, its mama. How do you feel." Theresa answered, her voice hoarse, "I've had better days." Whitney shouted, 'How can you joke around? I could have lost my best friend tonight and all you can do is joke around!" Theresa said, as she was struggling to sit herself upright, "I'm sorry Whit. I didn't mean it like that." Whitney took the small hands into hers and said, 'That's alright. Its just-" tears began to form in her light brown eyes, "I felt so helpless. My best friend was shot and I couldn't do anything to help." The other petite young woman said, "You helped me get to the hospital on time. What do you call that."

A small, but noticeable, grin appeared across Fox's handsome featured face. Theresa asked, "I get shot and you smile? Way to charm the ladies, can you give my son some pointers?" Panic over washed Theresa's elegant features. "My son, where's my son?"

Pilar said, "He's outside with Gwen, its alright mija, don't worry. We wanted to make sure you were okay before we brought him in here." Theresa cheerfully, "Thank you for putting my son's interest at hand. That's why you're the most wonderful mama on earth." Pilar couldn't lock the tears in any longer, they started trickling down her cheeks much to her dismay.

"Mama, don't cry. I'm okay. See, beating heart an all." said, Theresa as she pointed to the heart monitor. Just before Pilar could reply, Gwen stepped in with Ethan trying his best to keep her out. Little Ethan, who was tagging along, ran up to his mom and gave her a big hug. "Mommy! Are you okay? Why are you here? When will you be able to come home?" The little boy's eyes were filled with such excitement and wonder, Theresa couldn't help but smile. "I'm okay baby. Mommy will be home real soon. And when I get home, I'll tell you why mommy's here okay?" Little Ethan smiled and said, "Okay. Mommy, can I lay with you?" Theresa slowly scooted over and patted the side of the bed that was free.

Luis said, "Hey, don't you worry. We're going to find this guy." Theresa chuckled softly and asked, "Oh Luis, do you always have to be all macho man? Oh, and the bullet that is now lodged in my stomach doesn't hurt at all." After finishing her sentence, Theresa thought, 'You guys'll never know hot much I hurt right now. I don't want my son to suffer because of me.' Luis waved it off as Sheridan said, "I'm glad you're okay." Theresa said, as she was rubbing the back of her son, "Thanks Sheridan. It means a lot that you're here. I just wish I knew where Chad was." As if on cue, Chad appeared from the dark corner that he had secluded himself to.

"Hey." said Chad as he moved closer to her. "Hey. You know, if you keep popping' out of no where, I'm a have to get a seeing eye dog." said Theresa, trying to cheer him up.

He shrugged and asked, "You never got an answer from Fox." Everyone looked at Chad. Fear began to rise on their faces because they knew Fox couldn't keep a secret if his life depended on it. "Oh, yeah. So, Fox. What's your answer?"

A/N: Hey, its so short, but I wanted to save the other part for later. I'm going to try and post everyday, so keep an eye out for me. Plus, don't forget to R&R!