bDisclaimer:/b I don't own anything of Passions.

bSummary:/b Chapter 2: As Ethan and Gwen make wedding preparations, Theresa has found the thing, or should I say the 'one' that can win Ethan's heart back.

Theresa was terribly excited and she wore an ear-to-ear smile, which confused Fox after the waterworks last night. So after breakfast, he decided to look for her. He found her in the living room, sitting on the white, Italian leather couch, playing "peek-a-boo" with Little Ethan. He smiled. They looked so cute together.

"Aren't you a bit old for that?" Fox asked playfully.

Theresa turned around. IJust who I wanted to see. Now- to tell him of my plans!/I

"One can never be too old to make children happy! Anyway, I was wanting to talk to you," Theresa started, with a cheeky grin.

Fox raised his eyebrows in curiousity. He walked over to her and sat down.

"Really?" he questioned, signalling her to continue.

"Yep, I have this plan to get Ethan back!"

"Uh-oh, why do I get this feeling I'm involved in this?"

"Because you are, silly! We can pretend to fall in love with each other. We could go on dates, play with Baby Ethan, spend time together, walk along the beach…it would drive Ethan crazy. And then, he'll admit he loves me, cancel the wedding to Gwen and propose to me."

"Let me guess- and you'll live happily ever after," Fox said dully.

Theresa sighed. She began imagining it and it was so clear that it felt real. II'll win him back! He's my one and only love. True love can sustain ANYTHING./I

"Earth to Theresa! Anyone home?" Fox asked sarcastically.

"Oh, sorry! This plan is going to work brilliantly…honey!" Theresa cried.

"Well, count me out!"

"Why?" Theresa questioned, her smile fading from her face.

"Because there's nothing in for me."

"Of course there is! There's these…" And Theresa gave him a quick kiss on the lips.

Fox was startled by the unexpected kiss but then he smiled. IDamn, that was too short./I

"I don't know…" he said, purposely making Theresa think he didn't want to help.

Theresa knew he wanted to help. She gave him the puppy dog eyes look. He couldn't help but give in to that.

"Alright, alright! But you owe me one, a big one," he said in defeat.

"Oh, thank you so much, Fox!" Theresa swooped him into her arms and gave him a big, warm hug and pecked him on the cheek.

Fox chuckled. "I could get used to those…and more!"

Theresa laughed. Now that Fox agreed to help. her plan was on the way to success!

bIIn the hospital…/b/I

Rebecca Hotchkiss knocked on the wooden door and without waiting for a reply, opened the door and strutted into the room. She saw her daughter, dressed in a purple, woollen sweater and blue jeans, ready to leave the hospital.

"Oh, darling, let me see the rock!" she instructed and grabbed Gwen's hand to admire the engagement ring.

"Mother, I'm scared the wedding won't work out. What if our secrets are revealed or Ethan returns to Theresa?" Gwen asked, worried.

"You've got the ring and you've got his child! There's no way Theresa can compete with that!"

"Yeah, maybe you're right…"

"I'm always right, Gwennie," Rebecca interrupted.

"But Theresa's going to try her best in breaking Ethan and me up!"

"Yes, we'll have to deal with her. Ah, I know! Tell Ethan to ask her to be your bridesmaid," Rebecca suggested with an evil grin.

"What?! Are you crazy, mother?" Gwen asked.

"No, listen- we're rubbing salt into her wounds by telling her to be so close to Ethan when he marries you! She'll go berserk! Ah, the joy of seeing your enemy squirm in pain!" Rebecca laughed.

Gwen, still not too convinced, agreed. "Ok, but I just hope it'll go the way you want it to…"

"Believe me, it will! Now I have to go, Ethan's going to be here to pick you up at any moment now. Bye, honey! Rebecca gave Gwen a peck on the cheek and left, leaving a trail of her perfume with her.

Not long after she left, Ethan gave into the room.

"Hey, baby, I've missed you," he told Gwen and kissed her on the lips. It was meant to be a short peck but Gwen turned it into a passionate kiss that lasted quite long.

"What was that for?" Ethan asked, regaining breath.

"For being such a wonderful fiancè!"

Ethan smiled. "Why, thank you!"

"Ethan, would you mind asking Theresa to be my bridesmaid. I know she probably hates me, but I wanted to set things straight for us- to make peace, you know. It might make matters better than it was," Gwen lied.

Ethan was shocked. IAsking Theresa to be Gwen's bridesmaid?/I

"Are you sure that's what you really want?"

"Definitely."

"Ok, I'll ask her when we get home."

Gwen smiled. IMother's plan is getting off to a good start./I

Ethan drove Gwen and him back to the Crane mansion and helped her upstairs to their bedroom. He told her to get some rest and she reluctantly agreed. He then went downstairs to look for Theresa. He found her in the living room, talking to Fox. This morning's conversation rang in his head, making him feel the rage he felt then. For everyone's sake, he calmed down.

"Ahem," he said to get their attention, making his presence known.

Theresa and Fox turned around. Theresa's smile faded a bit.

"Remember, you're the one that said it's gotta look real. Don't get upset," Fox whispered to her.

Theresa felt courage after Fox's 'words of wisdom'.

"Is there something you wanted to talk to us about?" Theresa asked, with interest.

"Yes. Gwen asked me to ask you to be her bridesmaid. She'd like to get to know you better and make peace. She doesn't want to fight any longer and frankly, I'd like the both of you to be friends too. So would you be her bridesmaid?"

Theresa thought this over and let the information sink in. Gwen wants me to be her bridesmaid to make peace? IAs if! She's got plans. Ha! Well, so have I! Wait a second! If I can convince Ethan to ask Fox as his best man, then we'd be together to make him jealous. This is great!/I

"I agree with her, we should stop fighting over you. I accept," Theresa replied.

I"we should stop fighting over you."/I That sent a pang of pain in Ethan's heart but he didn't tell her. He couldn't.

"Aren't you looking for another best man? Why not ask your brother, Fox?" Theresa asked, hopeful he'll agree.

Fox gave her a weird look but said nothing.

"Fox?" IShe wants me to ask him? Fine, if she wants him, she can have him!/I "Yeah, that's a great idea. Fox, would you do me the honour and be my best man?"

Theresa gave Fox a nudge. "Umm…sure, I guess, man," Fox replied, unsure whether he made the right decision.

"Good, then it's final. Thanks," Ethan said and left the room.

"This is perfect, we'll make him so jealous, Fox!" Theresa squealed in excitement.

IAnd Ethan will be in my arms in no time!/I