Giving Up

As the car pulls up to Theresa's house, she sighs and turns to Jacob. "I'm really sorry about what happened."

"It's alright, Theresa, I understand. I did have a nice time with you, though."

"Same here, Jacob."

"Maybe we could go out again one day?"

"Yeah, maybe." Kissing his cheek, Theresa smiles. "Thank you again."

"You're welcome."

Entering her house from her date, Theresa closes the door, and then gasps when the light turns on.

"Mama."

"Theresita, you're home early, did you have a good time?"

"Yeah, mama, we had fun."

"But?"

"I didn't say a but."

"No, but I can tell one was coming. What happened?"

"Ethan…Ethan saw me and Jacob at the restaurant. He took a fit."

"Oh, Theresa!"

"What, mama? I didn't know Ethan and Gwen were going out! I was just trying to have a good time, and then Ethan saw me and hell broke loose. I went outside to get fresh air, and Ethan followed, telling me he loved me and all this other crap."

"Theresa, this is Ethan you're talking about."

"I know that, mama! But he made me so mad tonight! How could he embarrass me like that in front of Jacob? I thought Ethan loved me, but apparently, he loves the alcohol more!"

"Theresa, you just need to stay away from him."
"How can I when he's Jane's father? We will always see each other."

"Yes, and you know how Jane came about."

"Mama, please, not a lecture again! I love my daughter, and no matter how she came into the world, she is a part of me."

"Yes, she is, mi hija, but still.."

"Mama, I can't talk about this now, I'm going to bed." Kissing her mother's cheek, Theresa goes off to her room.

As she sits in her room, Theresa feels the tears flow down her face. All I ever wanted was to be with Ethan…and now my dream has ended. He chose Gwen, and yet, he tells me tonight that he still loves me. Maybe it was just the alcohol talking, I don't even know anymore. I had fun with Jacob, I did…but he's not Ethan. God, will I ever get over being with Ethan? Or does Ethan really have my heart forever?

Meanwhile at the Crane House

As Ethan sighs into the night sky, he closes his eyes and thinks of only one thing…Theresa.

No matter what, Theresa, I'll love you forever….

Coming Up

Ethan walks in on a revelation!

Please R/R