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Summary: Chapter 11: Theresa is completely shocked and depressed after receiving news of Little Ethan's kidnapping. She is determined to find the person behind this and give them what they deserve. Fox promises to help her and they bond. R&R!

For all Foxeresa- you'll love this chapter! Enjoy!

"Don't cry, Theresa. The cops will find him and the person that did this will pay," Fox said, coaxing her.

"Oh my baby Ethan!" Theresa sobbed.

"Shhh…you've got to answer some questions for the cops. Little Ethan would want you to be brave. Now stop crying and get your butt over there, you hear me?" Fox demanded playfully.

Theresa wiped her tears and smiled. "Thanks, Fox."

"No problem."

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Ethan watched on jealously as Fox comforted his love, Theresa. He clenched his fists angrily that he had to share Theresa with his younger, immature, mischievous, not-ready-to-commit half-brother! He doesn't deserve her! Theresa belongs to me! Little did he know he was being just as immature as much as he thought Fox to be. He was no where near committing due to the fact that he was engaged to another woman. But like all humans, he points out Fox's faults and not his.

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Theresa had answered questions for what seemed like hours. She would have rather go out to actually look for her baby boy. After many questions asked over and over again, they had let her go and began the search. Theresa just wanted the night to end- to hope the next time she opened her eyes, her baby, Ethan, would be in her arms. She left the crowd and ventured upstairs. She opened her bedroom door. She was tired but she was still furious. Who could possibly want my baby? Was it for money, revenge or just pure hatred? Who would do this to me? A tear dropped from Theresa's eye to the carpet. She closed the door, not wanting to speak to anyone. Then Theresa got changed into her nightie, washed her face from all the make-up, brushed her teeth and teeth. I've had enough for today. Tomorrow I'm going searching for my beloved son! Little Ethan, wherever you are, mama's going to rescue you! Theresa switched off the lights and wandered over to her bed. She lay there under the covers, unable to fall asleep.

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Fox saw Theresa walk away from the crowd and it seemed Ethan did too. Doesn't Ethan know about Theresa and me? Fox wanted to go after Theresa, to make sure she was going to be ok. But Whitney interrupted his thoughts.

"Fox? I think I'm going to go home now. Would you make sure Theresa's fine? I'll call her tomorrow to check up on the whole situation," Whitney explained, sniffing. She had been crying too.

"Ok. Get some sleep. Bye!" Fox said.

For a moment, Fox didn't know what he was doing. Today was going so great. Theresa said she loved him. They had spent the whole afternoon together. And then the letter, flowers and dress from Ethan. Theresa went on the date with him and now Baby Ethan was missing. How did things get so bad so easily and in so little time?

Fox snapped out of his thoughts. Ethan had wanted to go after Theresa…but he was now distracted. So Fox hurried into the mansion, up the stairs and to Theresa's room.

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Ethan had wanted so much for him to be the one to comfort Theresa. But Fox had. Then when he got his second chance- to run after Theresa when she left- he was about to go after her. That was the plan…until a hand tapped him on the shoulder.

"What's going on, Ethan?" Gwen asked worriedly and innocently (though she was far from that).

"Little Ethan's been kidnapped," Ethan explained, a little annoyed in Gwen's timing.

"Who would do something like this?" Gwen asked. Someone like me.

"I don't know."

"Well, I did some wedding preparations and we're going to have a wedding rehearsal in a few days, ok darling?"

Ethan glared at Gwen. "You can still think about the wedding at this time?! Don't you have any sympathy for Theresa?"

Gwen was hurt by his words. "Of course I have sympathy for Theresa. It's devastating news but the wedding must go on. You don't expect the wedding to be cancelled just because Theresa's son is missing, do you? You don't expect me to wear a wedding dress when I'm fat, do you?"

"You, you, you. Isn't everything about you?"

"Look, I don't want to fight. I'm tired and I just want to go to bed."

"Fine."

So Gwen slid her left arm around Ethan's right arm and they walked into the mansion, heading to their room. Ethan had no idea Gwen had everything to do with the kidnapping and Gwen wanted to keep it that way.

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Theresa realised she really needed to talk to someone, yet she didn't want to get out of the bed. It was like someone read her mind because someone knocked on the door.

"Come in!" Theresa cried.

The door opened. She knew it was either Fox or Ethan. Nobody else cared about her in this household. She didn't know whom she wanted more. But when she saw that it was Fox, she was happy. She smiled weakly. Fox smiled back. He closed the door behind him, walked over to Theresa's bed and sat down.

"I was just coming to check up on you. Whitney's left. She said she'd call you tomorrow so-"

Theresa grabbed Fox and hugged him. She just wanted him near her.

"Oh Fox, I'm so glad you're here. I don't know what I'd do without you!" Theresa yelled into his chest.

"Well, you'd have Ethan for starters."

Theresa pulled away from Fox and looked up into his eyes. They were disappointed eyes. Theresa hung her head in shame.

"I'm sorry, Fox but I told him I love you. But I can't change my feelings for Ethan straight away. I've loved him for so long. I love you both and I'm prepared to choose between the two of you."

Fox sighed. "I understand."

Theresa smiled again. "I love you, Nicholas Foxworthy Crane!" She hugged him tightly.

"Woah, woah, woah! Fox, please!"

Theresa laughed.

"By the way, I love you, too," Fox replied, kissing Theresa on the forehead.

"I want to go look for Little Ethan tomorrow and see who did this to me. I want to make them pay! I want my baby son back!" Theresa said.

"I know, I know. And I'm going to be with you every step of the way, helping you. I promise I'll never leave your side. We'll find Baby Ethan together. And whoever did this will get what they deserve."

"Oh, Fox! You're the best!" Theresa exclaimed, both tears of joy and sadness falling down her face.

"I'm just deeply in love with you."

Theresa was stunned by his words. She was flattered. In her time of need, Fox was there. She leaned forward and kissed him passionately. He returned the kiss immediately. Theresa's hands began to travel down Fox's pants. Fox got the point.

"Theresa, I don't think this is a good time to do this. You're upset and I don't want you to regret it."

"I won't regret anything as long as I'm with you."

"I know, but you want to look for Ethan tomorrow so you should get some rest."

Theresa thought it over for a moment. "You're right."

"Good girl. G'night." Fox stood up, turning around to leave.

"But Fox?"

Fox turned around to face Theresa. "Yeah?"

"Could you stay for the night?" Theresa pleaded.

"Theresa, I already told you that I didn't think tonight was a good time to make love."

"I know, but I want you next to me. I want your arms around me, to make me feel secure. Please?"

Fox wanted so much to do as she asked. He wanted to keep her company. So he nodded.

Theresa smiled warmly. Fox went to the bathroom and washed his face. He then took off his shirt and pants. Soon, he returned to the bed, where Theresa was waiting for him. She looked him up and down and smiled. Fox just being there made everything seem perfect again. Theresa scooted along the bed, allowing room for Fox and welcoming him in. Fox got into the bed.

"I'm so happy you're here beside me."

"Me too."

Fox kissed Theresa good night. He wrapped his hands around her shoulder and she put her head on his chest. Theresa hadn't been able to sleep before. But now, in the arms of Fox, she was able to sleep, both of them dreaming of the other.

A/N You should've loved that chapter! Lol! Review! Next chapter: Fox and Ethan have a heated conversation!