Disclamer: I don't anything from Passions.

Summary: Chapter 12: Ethan and Fox argue over Theresa. Theresa listens in on a conversation between Gwen and Rebecca. A chapter filled with suspense and thrills!! A must-read!

Theresa yawned as she realised it was morning. She didn't want to open her eyes because she wanted to go back into her dream. It was all about Fox and her. They were getting married and on their honeymoon. It was getting go the good part when she woke up. It was so warm in the bed and she liked the fact that Fox was holding her in his arms. He was so close to her that she could smell his cologne. She looked down as his six pack. It was so tempting to touch it. Theresa giggled in her mind. He's so strong and muscly. And so tanned and incredibly gorgeous. Theresa got a shock when Fox moved.

"Mm…Theresa," he moaned in his sleep.

Theresa smiled. Gee, I wonder what he's dreaming about! Theresa couldn't help but give into temptation. She felt her way down Fox's chest. Then she started giving him kisses on the belly button.

"You know, it tickles when you do that," Fox said, with his eye wide open and smiling.

Theresa stopped and looked up, giggling. "Good morning."

"Good morning, beautiful," he said, then leaning towards Theresa. Their lips met in a short yet deep kiss.

"There's no need to guess what- or should I say whom- you were dreaming about before," Theresa commented, smiling brightly.

"Oh no, what did I say out loud in my sleep?" Fox asked, scared.

"You were moaning…"

"You're joking, right?"

"My name," Theresa finished.

Fox picked up the pillow behind him and hit himself with it. He blushed and then laughed.

"I guess it was a good dream, hey? I mean, considering I was in it and all," Theresa said jokingly.

Fox laughed. "You can't say that you didn't see me in your dreams last night!"

"Fox, dream on, dream on!" Theresa exclaimed.

Then they both cracked up laughing. When they finally stopped, Theresa got out of bed.

"I'm going to do my hair, wash my face, get dressed and then meet you downstairs for breakfast, ok?" Theresa asked, kissing him on the cheek.

"That's a good plan. Then we'll go look for Little Ethan."

Theresa sighed. "I really miss him and I hope the person who's taken him isn't hurting him!"

"Everything's going to be fine, babe. Now go and get dressed!"

"Ok."

When Theresa left and went to the bathroom, Fox himself got dressed and walked out the door. Once he did, he came face to face with his half-brother, Ethan. Ethan was shocked to see Fox walk out of Theresa's room so early in the morning. I expected him there to comfort her last night. But he stayed the whole night?

"What were you doing in Theresa's room?" Ethan asked forcefully.

"I was comforting her last night and-"

"And you slept with her in the process?!" Ethan accused.

"No. She asked me to stay the night so I did."

"Asked you to stay? Even Julian could've come up with a better excuse than that!" Ethan raised his voice to a yell.

"It's the truth! And what would you care, Ethan?"

"Maybe because I love her!"

"You're engaged to another woman. You can't do that to Theresa or Gwen!"

"I'll cancel the wedding to Gwen and marry Theresa!"

"Theresa wouldn't marry you!"

"She loves me and I'm ready for a commitment. Of course she'll marry me!" Ethan screamed.

"She what?"

"Yes, Fox, didn't she tell you?" Ethan said menacingly, rubbing salt into his growing wound.

"But she said she loves me!"

"Apparently she loves the both of us. But she'll have to choose sooner or later. There's no doubt whom that will be: me! Because Theresa and I were meant to be together and live happily ever after!

"NO! You're wrong! So what if she loves you? It doesn't mean she'll pick you!" Fox cried, trying to come to terms with the whole love triangle.

"We'll see, Fox. Why would Theresa want a mischievous, rich and spoilt boy who's been kicked out of all the boarding schools he's ever been to, to be her husband and to father her child? This is serious, man, not some fling you have with a snobby girl after you come home!"

"I've changed now! I'm deeply in love with Theresa! And spoilt? You were the one that mum spoiled! She gave you everything- all of her attention, love and care. And me? I am her son too! And she sent me off to some boarding school with no family! You were the spoilt one, Ethan. She placed all her hopes on you to become the heir of the Crane Empire and then what happened? Everyone found out you aren't a Crane, you're a Bennett! When Ethan Crane died, so did mother's hopes! But she never called me back, did she? I'm a Crane! I'll be the heir to the Crane Empire. She didn't care about me though! Only you, Ethan, only you, the spoilt brat!" Fox yelled, tears welling in his eyes but he held them back.

"What did you call me? Don't you have any respect for your brother?"

"Half brother!" Fox corrected.

"You idiot!" Ethan had had enough of his smart-alec comments and disrespectful words. He lunged his clenched fist at Fox's face.

Fox was swift and fast and dodged the punch.

"I think this conversation is over, bro!" Fox declared and went to his room to get ready for breakfast.

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Theresa walked out of her bedroom, dressed in a tight purple shirt, blue denim jacket, a pink and purple scarf and faded blue flared jeans. She had some make-up on and light pink, wet lipstick and her hair was tied back in a ponytail. She was curious at what was going on after she heard shouts in the corridor. In a quick pace, Theresa progressed down the stairs and into the dining room. Ethan, Fox, Ivy, Julian and the servants weren't there. Who was in the dining room presently was none other than Gwen and her mother, Rebecca. They seemed to be discussing something private and suspicious. It's probably a scheme to try to get me kicked out of the mansion and divorced by Julian. As if I want to be married to him anyway. Sooner or later I'll be married. The only problem is…to whom? Theresa crept up closer to the devious pair to listen to their conversation. Wait! If they're planning something to frame me on, then I need proof they did it. Hmm…where's a tape recorder when you need it? Theresa looked around. There, lying on a table next to her was a digital video camera. Just my luck! She turned it on, made sure everything was perfect and began recording the conversation.

"No one will ever find out!" Rebecca reassured Gwen.

"Even so, what will happen to the boy?" Gwen asked her mum. Theresa was confused at this point. What are they going on about?

"I don't know yet, but we'll deal with that when it comes. He's safe- for now. I've got a few men looking after him in a warehouse near the port. Right now, Theresa will be too worried about her son to mess with your future husband!"

"Let's hope so. I mean, if kidnapping Theresa's son is going to give me Ethan for life, then it's worth it," Gwen said.

Theresa couldn't believe what she just heard Gwen say! They planned for my baby to be kidnapped! Those scheming cows! Theresa stood up bravely.

"How could you, Gwen? I always knew you were a scheming devil but I didn't expect you to go down so low to hurt me and get Ethan by kidnapping my son! I'll get you for it, I will!" Theresa yelled.

Theresa was running to Gwen and Rebecca to start a catfight when Fox grabbed her arm.

"What's going on?"

"They had someone kidnap my son! I heard them when they thought they were alone! It was to get me distracted from Ethan!" Theresa started crying.

"I can't believe this! You two planned all this?"

"We're not saying anything. Theresa is plainly having hallucinations!" Rebecca exclaimed, on behalf of her and Gwen.

"I'm not hallucinating! I'll prove it!" Theresa held up the video camera in her hand. She rewound the video and pressed play. The whole conversation from when Theresa heard was there.

"Well, that proves she's not hallucinating! Gwen, Rebecca, what do you two have to say about that?" Fox asked.

"She could've just computer-generated that! Just like that video Theresa saw of Ethan killing Julian!" Rebecca stopped, putting her hands over her mouth. Oh no! I just admitted it!

"You did that? Oh my gosh! You've cause more trouble than I ever dreamed of! So it wouldn't be a surprise that the two of you sent Ethan's true paternity to the tabloids either!" Gwen hung her head in shame. She knew her life was over. "You trollops, I'll kill you!" Theresa yelled, rushing to them.

"Theresa, stop, calm down! They'll get what they deserve in time!" Fox said, stopping her.

Theresa took a deep breath.

"Well, this vid looks real to me," Fox declared, taking the camera.

"Give me that!" Rebecca exclaimed, trying to get it.

"Go and call the police, Theresa. I'll handle them!" Fox cried, giving her the video camera.

And that was when the truth was revealed. All the secrets the two schemers held were out. But Gwen and Rebecca would be spending a long time indoors from now on…in jail.