Chapter 3-Fate
Ethan- Fox, I'm so glad that could make it!
Fox- Me too, I would have been over last night if you would have told me that my bastard grandfather was dead sooner…
Ethan- Not to sound cruel, but I'm sure a lot of people are glad he's gone because of the hell he put them through
Sheridan- Like trying to kill his own daughter and take her child away from her?
Ethan- Sheridan! (hugs her) I'm so glad you could make it as well
Sheridan- I'm sure if Luis were here right now instead of looking for Marty, he'd be glad knowing Alistair is finally dead after everything he put his family through. He probably doesn't even have any idea of Theresa's marriage to Alistair….
Ethan- That's all in the past now. Now the future will be bright and peaceful knowing Alistair can't hurt you or Theresa or anyone else ever again
Fox- Yes, well, my father is calling me inside the sanctuary so I'll catch up with you both later after the reading of the will
Sheridan- Same for me Ethan, James' father had asked me to sit with him and everyone is almost here so until later
Ethan- (talking to himself) Not only will the funeral be a surprise but what I have in store for everyone also…
Pastor- Thank you all for joining us here today at this very sad occasion
Julian- (whispers to Fox) Doesn't seem like anyone is sad that monster is gone…
Pastor- Now we are all gathered here to day to hear the reading of Mr. Alistair Crane's will, so we'll just get started to not keep you all long
Gwen- (whispers to Ethan in the row in front of her) Ethan, can we please talk?
Ethan- (whispers back) There's nothing to talk about
Pastor- As you all already may know, Alistair Crane had everyone of you present here cut off of his inheritance except for one Ethan Lopez Fitzgerald. Being as the boy is too young to receive the inheritance, with great thought and consideration, we have chosen another that will take his place with the ability to have the inheritance.
Gwen- (whispers again) Ethan, if you just would listen to what I have to say…
Pastor- The inheritance will be given to the child's mother, Miss Theresa Lopez Fitzgerald
Gwen- (talking to herself) Damn it! Now Theresa has Ethan, Jane and the inheritance…
(Theresa walks up onto the alter)
Theresa- Wow, this is just as big of a surprise to me as it is to you all. I would just like to say that I know Alistair has treated all of you wrongly in the past and cut you all of this inheritance, I'll do everything that I can to make sure you all get the money that you deserve and are taken care of to rectify his evil
(Theresa attempts to step down but Ethan meets her and stops her)
Ethan- Excuse me Theresa, I have an announcement to make before everyone leaves
Rebecca- Look at her Gweenie, standing up there beside the man she stole from you! She doesn't deserve that money…BUT, if she did decide to give me some of it…I could afford to get some botox…
Gwen- Mother, we have more important issues to worry about, Ethan has some big announcement and by the look on his face, I can tell I'm not going to like it
Ethan- I'd like to firstly make a public apology to Theresa. Last night, we discovered Gwen was indeed the one who had sent that information to the tabloid and she had framed Theresa all along. I just wanted to publically give Theresa my apologies
Pilar- (talking to herself) Oh Theresa! You have finally made Ethan gain your trust again! I knew you could do it and I'm so proud of you!
Ethan- And secondly, I'd like to make another announcement concerning Gwen and myself
Rebecca- Uh oh…
Ethan- Gwen, I can't live with you as your husband knowing what all you have done to hurt me and Theresa. I want a divorce with you and (fumbles through his pocket) Theresa, I'm so sorry for all this. Causing you so much pain and me losing your trust has really hurt me, but I'd like to try to make it up to you if I can. Theresa, (opens box) will you marry me?
Rebecca- Wow Gweenie, I did NOT see that one coming!
Theresa- Of course I will Ethan! I've waited so long to hear those words again! (kisses him)
Gwen- (stands up) Over my dead body! There is no way in hell I'm going to allow you to marry Ethan Theresa!
Coming: Enraged by the engagement, Gwen does everything in her power to convince Ethan to not marry Theresa!