A.N. This chapter is where the chapters are going to start jumping ahead. And this chapter is going to be a little longer (not by much, only like half a page longer, chapter 5 is going to be long though, probably close to 7 or 8 pages.) then my other chapters.

A.N. 2: I'm not going to update this fic for about 3-5 weeks, since this is a very busy time for me right now. I'm taking on 2 more college classes (that I need to do so I can get into a Creative Writing class.) and I'm working a couple more hours at work, not to mention it's the holidays and I have family that I'm seeing (even though I don't want to see some of them) and friends who haven't seen me forever. So don't panic if you don't see a new part next week on Monday, or the Monday after that. I'm still writing the fic but I have some RL issues I need to tend to first before I start posting again. Thanks.

Part 4

Thanksgiving; 2004

Crane Mansion

"Fox honey, where's my scarf?" Theresa glances under the bed, maybe Little Ethan hid it there, but nothing except dust bunnies and an old shoe were under the bed.'

Fox strolls out of the master bathroom only to be greeted by the sight of his wife's perfectly round butt. "I don't know where your scarf is Resa by I found something else that's much better." He smirks as Theresa turns around and glares at him from her spot on the floor. "What? I can't admire my wife's ass? What kind of rule is that?"

"I never said that you couldn't, but I'm trying to look for something and the last thing I need is too get distracted when were already running late." She rises from her position and breezes past Fox to go back to the closet.

"Resa, their your family and friends. I'm pretty sure their not going to care if you have your scarf or not."

"But it's cold outside and I don't want my nose to be so cold it falls off. That would put a crimp in my holiday spirit."

"And you're planning on being outside for that long?" He comes up behind her placing his hands on her shoulders. "Honey relax, forget about the scarf, you can wear mine if you're that cold."

"You're right. I should relax. Ok, I won't worry about the scarf." She knows she's not being entire rational. But pregnant women aren't known for their rationality sometimes (my mom would go nuts if she couldn't find something she wanted). Theresa found out last week that she was pregnant, she hasn't told Fox yet but she will tonight.

He presses a kiss against he hair breathing in the scent of her shampoo. "You know I think I saw it downstairs, let me go and check." His wife smiles up at him and he leaves the room in search of the scarf. Fox has to admit Theresa's craziness over a scarf is a little odd but holiday's were always stressful for Theresa and she tended to get a little nuts over small things.

Chuckling to himself he walks into the living room where, Ethan, Gwen, baby Sarah, Rebecca, Eve, Julian, Ivy and a few of their society friends are gathered chatting somewhat awkwardly with each other. Julian was on the verge of divorcing Rebecca since his past affair with Dr. Russell has been revealed. Her family, mainly Simone and T.C. have shut her out and didn't even listen to her side of the events. At first Whitney didn't either but after Theresa and he had convinced her to at least hear her mother out their relationship has gotten a little better.

His mother Ivy was still trying to get her first an only love, Sam Bennett, back. She would have been at the Bennett Thanksgiving dinner as well if Ethan and Gwen hadn't asked her to come to the Crane Thanksgiving. Of course Ivy couldn't turn down her first born and love child of Sam's.

Fox had to admit though his own relationship with his mother has improved greatly since her divorce to Julian. She seems to have realized her mistakes in loving only Ethan for all those years. He's still bitter about it, but after Ivy, being the only one in his family to support his decision to marry Theresa, he's learned to forgive her.

"Fox," Erica Meed purrs out, "I didn't know you would be here tonight." She seductively smiles trying to entice him but not knowing she's failing miserably. He had slept with her once two years ago, months almost a year before he realized his love for Theresa, and the experience with her wasn't something to write home about.

"No, I'm not going to be here. I'm having Thanksgiving with my wife at the Bennett's. I just came to get Theresa's scarf." He spots the article of clothing; he grabs it and leaves the room before the woman can talk to him again. From what little he recalled of their encounter she was slightly touched, he'd say something that was completely innocent like 'I'm going to get a drink' and she'd say that he didn't want her anymore. Which was true but getting a drink shouldn't have made her go off the deep end.

As he strides back to his and Theresa's room he hears the loud boisterous child laugh of Little Ethan, followed by Theresa's loving giggle. "Look at that cute little Buddha Belly." She blows raspberries on Little E's tummy and he lets out another joyous laugh.

"How are my best girl and best little guy doing?" Fox's voice stops them from their game, Little E stands on the bed, runs towards Fox, and does a flying leap into his arms and Fox catches him with ease. "Hey buddy, you ready to go have Thanksgiving with Grandma Pilar and your Aunts and Uncles?"

"Yah! Grandma's fun." His small arms are woven around his stepfather's neck. He still hasn't gotten used to calling Fox 'dad', but it's getting easier. Sometimes he still says Fox but it was becoming less frequent.

"We'll be leaving in a few minutes, so why don't you get your coat." Fox sets him down and he runs to his room to get his jacket.

Bennett Household

The guests started arriving almost an hour ago. Theresa and Fox called fifteen minutes ago informing the Bennett's of their departure from the Mansion. Grace was almost finished with dinner; she had previously (last night) made her tomato soup cake for dessert. Miguel arrived almost two hours ago, and now he and Charity were cuddling on the couch. She hopes Kay won't cause trouble for the two.

Miguel and Charity were starting to talk about marriage again, their last one being ruined by Kay's announcement that she was pregnant with Miguel's baby. Grace is so happy for them. Those two deserve to be happy and together; she doesn't understand why Kay can't see they're meant for each other.

While Sam and Jessica are setting the table the doorbell rings. The only people who have yet to arrive are Theresa, Fox, Little Ethan, Tabitha, Andora, Kay, Luis, and Maria. Jessica sets down the silverware she was putting next to each plate, and makes her way toward the door. There with Andora and Maria in a twin stroller is Tabitha smiling wide at the young Bennett girl.

"Hello dear. How are you on this…fine holiday?" She forces the sentence out. Thanksgiving is not her favorite holiday by any stretch of the imagination. It's a celebration that was started by the very people that burned her all those centuries ago.

"Great Tabitha, we're so happy you could spend it with us." Jessica glances behind the old woman looking for her sister but finding her no where in sight. "Where's Kay? Isn't she coming?"

"Oh yes she is, but umm…her and Luis wanted some time alone together before being around everyone. You know how new couples are, always touchy-touchy, and kissy-kissy." She shakes her head and laughs lightly.

Jessica's eyes go wide with shock. "Kay and Luis? A couple?" The words sound foreign to her.

Tabitha nods her head. "Why yes. Just yesterday I walked in on them making out, as you kids say, on the couch. The two lovebirds were so embarrassed about me catching them. It was adorable." Jessica moves aside, suddenly remember her manners, so Tabitha and the toddlers can come in from the cold. "So anyway, I offered to take Maria over while her and Luis…well you know." The witch takes off her and children's coats placing them on the coat rack.

Sam looks up as Tabitha rolls the kids into the living room, but he doesn't see Kay anywhere. "Where's Kay, Tabitha?"

The Bennett's and Lopez-Fitzgerald's stare briefly at the rumored witch that took Kay into her home. "Well, her and Luis wanted a moment by themselves. They'll be by shortly."

Jessica speaks up from beside Tabitha. "According to Tabitha the two are dating now." She's thrilled about her sisters growing love life. Ever since Kay moved out Jessica began to see what Kay was complaining about concerning their mother and Charity. Now instead of just ignoring Kay, Grace is ignoring her and hardly calling Noah at college. Where Grace takes Charity on shopping sprees and to the movies without inviting Jessica or anyone else to come along and Charity gets far more presents at Christmas and her birthday.

Miguel rises from her seat on the couch. "What? They're dating?"

"Yes, they are always spending time together, Luis takes Maria to the park once sometimes twice a week. And this little girl," she strokes Maria's cheek causing the little child to giggle, "absolutely adores the man."

"That doesn't mean they're seeing each other." Grace reasons.

"You're right it doesn't but those two can't keep their paws off each other and Luis is so protective of Maria and Kay. Why just a few days ago Kay was working at the bar and Jake got a little grabby, and Luis was there, whew let me tell you Jake won't be grabbing Kay's bum again any time soon, not after what Luis threatened to do to him." Tabitha cackles joyously. It's obvious to her that Miguel liked having Kay chase after him like a little puppy but now that she could care less about him he's feeling a bit jealous.

Pilar wasn't shocked by Tabitha's announcement about her son and Kay. She had suspected that something was going on between them, since every time she saw them the two had their faces close together, they were always whispering to one another, and when ever their fingers would brush against each other she would catch them smiling shyly. Luis deserved some happiness after losing Sheridan, and if Kay brings that too him then she is more than happy they are together.

"When did Kay start working at a bar?" Miguel asks Tabitha. It irked him that Kay got a job that he had applied for almost 2 months ago.

"Almost 3 weeks ago. The job at the cannery wasn't pulling in a whole lot of money, so she got a second job at Jake's Bar. Kay makes a lot more money then at the cannery, but that poor girl still works at the cannery for extra money, planning ahead for a rainy day." Tabitha pours on the guilt to the Bennett family.

"Not asking for a single red cent from her family, she wants to be independent and take care of Maria on her own. But lately Kay has just been so tired from working two jobs, one at night the other in the afternoons, and going to school in mornings. All the while taking care of little Maria, Luis has absolutely been a blessing for that girl. After all Miguel is no where to be seen and I have my own little bundle of joy to look after. A week and a half ago Kay was reading a chapter in her history book for school, she wants to teach history you know, and by George she fell asleep right there at the dinner table."

Hank who had yet to say anything about the matter finally speaks up while nodding in agreement with Tabitha. "It's true, I came home from work last week, Kay was there with Maria, who was sleeping on the couch, and Kay was sitting on Luis' lap fast asleep as well."

"How come we didn't know about them sooner." Grace asks Hank, slightly ticked that he hadn't told them a week ago.

"Well, how long has it been since any of you spoke to Kay? Grace, you completely ignore her and Maria's existence, Jessica is busy with school and working part time, and Miguel doesn't care about either of them. So when you think about it makes perfect sense as to why you know nothing about Kay's life." Hank explains to the family.

"Good for Kay, Luis is the perfect male role model for Maria." Paloma puts in her two cents.

Upset that Paloma is taking Kay and Luis' side on the matter, Miguel stands and glares at his little sister. "I'm Maria's male role model not Luis, Paloma. I'm her father."

Paloma shrugs her shoulders, sorry that she's upset Miguel, after all she hasn't seen him in over 15 years but it seems to her that Miguel isn't acting the way a father should. "I'm sorry Miguel, I know you're her father, but even you have to admit that you're never there for Maria. I've never seen you with Maria, you hardly if ever talk about her. You're always talking and spending with Charity." The silence after her statement is deafening.

A knock on the door cuts through the quiet room. "I'll get it." Jessica leaves the tension filled living room and answers the door letting Fox, Theresa, and Little Ethan enter the home.

"Wow…did you guys take a look outside. Luis and Kay are practically ripping each other's clothes off." Fox yells throughout the Bennett household.

"You're kidding?" Jessica smirks and peeks out the front door. "Oh my God they are." The two are pressed together so closely that air can't get between them. Luis has one arm wrapped tightly around Kay and the other is stroking her cheek. While Kay has one arm under Luis' coat and the other threaded through his short dark locks.

"My, my, see my dear, I told you all that they couldn't keep their paws to themselves." This Thanksgiving is going to be very interesting she grins to her daughter.

TBC

Next Chapter: Kay gets ready for Thanksgiving with her family. Luis and Miguel get into a fight. Grace demanding to know if Kay's with Luis because she can't have Miguel.