8—Getting Advice
After hanging up the phone with Sam, Ethan sighs. "If anyone knows anything about what I am going through, it would be dad." Getting his jacket and keys, Ethan leaves the mansion, and heads to the Bennett House
Bennett House
"Son, you sounded worried on the phone, what's going on?" Sam says as he ushers Ethan into the house.
"Dad, I have so many problems in my life right now, it's not even funny."
"Is it Gwen? The baby? Are they alright?"
"Yes, yes, they're fine. It's me, dad, I'm the one with a problem." Ethan says as he sits on the couch, running his hands through his hair.
"Well, I hope by coming to me that I can help you. Tell me what's going on, son."
Looking at his father, Ethan sighs again. "Can I ask you something first?"
"Of course."
"You were married to Grace, then mom came back in the picture when Grace left. Did you ever….I mean…did you ever wonder if maybe you should have been with Mom all the time?"
Looking at his son, Sam nods. "Yes, son. Ivy is my first love, and always will be. When we started a new relationship, I knew deep in my heart, that she was the only woman I could be with."
"But what about all the lies she told to get you back to her?"
"When you're in love, Ethan, you learn to forgive and forget."
"I have forgotten…and forgiven…"
"Are we talking about you now?"
"Yeah. Dad, I love Theresa. I've always loved Theresa. The tsunami brought us closer together than I ever thought possible. How is it that I could have screwed up my life so badly?"
"You make mistakes, Ethan, we all do. No one is perfect."
"I know, dad."
"Son, let me ask you something. What makes you love Theresa?"
Smiling at the thought of her, Ethan looks at his father. "Her carefree nature, her love of life, her passion for all that she does, her motherly touch and love for Little Ethan and Jane. Her caring sweet side, and her stubbornness."
"Okay, and what do you love about Gwen?"
Stopping short, Ethan stutters. "I…I…" Taking a deep breath, Ethan tries again. "Gwen is passionate about real issues, she likes the society life, I can have a meaningful conversation with her."
"Okay, let me ask you this, Ethan. Is having a meaningful conversation more important than passion?"
Sighing, Ethan runs his fingers through his hair. "I don't know anymore, dad."
"Ethan, who do you want to be with for the rest of your life? And don't think about it, but say the first woman that comes to mind."
"But, dad, I'm…"
"No, son, just answer my question. Who do you want to be with. Gwen or Theresa?"
"Oh, God."
Coming Up
Ethan makes a hard realization
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