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Summary: Chapter 18: Theresa files a divorce against Julian and bids farewell to Fox and Ethan, leaving the Crane mansion. An emotional good bye! R&R!

Continued…

"I've made the choice that I think is best for all of us," Theresa continued. "I'm leaving Harmony."

"What?" Fox asked, never expecting that choice.

"I've always dreamed of one day leaving Harmony to pursue my childhood dream to become a famous fashion designer. And I think this is the best time to make that dream a reality. I've already booked a late night flight to New York so neither of you can change my mind. I'm not ready for marriage again. I'm on a journey of self-discovery. I need to be able to take care of my baby and myself. Fox, you're a great guy and I love you but you aren't ready for a commitment. You're really young and you still act like a little boy sometimes," Theresa chuckled. "We both need time apart to mature. You'll have to be able to look after yourself to be able to look after a wife and kids. You need a job. I hope when I see you again, you'll surprise me because you never cease to do that."

"Ethan, you're lovely. You're mature, serious, and handsome, you're great! But you've been jumping from relationship to relationship and had no time to be single or alone. You have to work out if you really want to be with me. You need to sort out your whole relationship with Gwen. When we broke up you ended back in her arms and that hurt. I don't want to be hurt again. When I'm engaged again, I want it so that my fiancè and I will actually walk down the aisle and become husband and wife. I want it to last forever. I want everyone to congratulate us and not plan how they can break us apart. This love triangle between, Gwen, you and me has lasted too long and has caused so much pain for all parties. I think a break would do us good. Besides, you have a law degree. Build on it. I need a lawyer to help me to divorce Julian anyway!" Theresa smiled.

"I've seen the way the two of you look at each other lately. The love you two have for me has made your friendship worse. I don't want you guys' relationship to ruin because of me. You two aren't that different. You can get along. Just try. You may only be half-brothers but that's still something. I don't want you to regret not hanging out together when you're old and wrinkly!"

"I don't know when I'll be back. I don't want you two to hold back on a relationship just because of me. I know I won't. If I come back and one of you- and hopefully only one of u- are single and so am I, I don't know. Maybe something could blossom from that. If God planned us to be together, we will. Love can't be eroded away by distance, time or troubles. I can only pray that we are all successful and happy in the end. I love the both of you and I wish you all the best in the future."

Theresa was a long silence before anyone spoke again. Fox and Ethan were trying to take in all the information.

"You're right. You made the right choice. I need a break and I know I haven't been anywhere near a brother to Fox lately. I wish you all the best in your career. I love you," Ethan replied, a tear falling down his pale face.

Theresa smiled at him. "Thank you." Tears began to fill in her eyes too.

"I know what you mean about the maturing part. I know I love you but sometimes love isn't enough. I promise you I'll mature and get a job. And in a year or two, I want to see Julia Roberts wearing one of your dresses on TV, at the Golden Globes or something!" Fox cried.

Theresa laughed. "I'll try my best," she answered.

Theresa went over to Fox and Ethan and gave them a great big hug.

"I'll miss you two!" Theresa said.

"I'll miss you, too!" Fox and Ethan said simultaneously.

"Oh, how sweet. A group hug! I want to join!" a familiar voice cried sarcastically.

Theresa, Fox and Ethan turned around to see who it was. It was Julian Crane, in his expensive suit, leather shoes and a cup of red wine in his hand.

"Just the person I wanted to see!" Theresa exclaimed.

"What now? You're planning another one of your "waste of time and money" parties?" Julian asked, not interested.

"No," Theresa went over to her bag and took out some papers. "I've signed these. You've got to sign them."

"What are these?" Julian asked, raising his eyebrows and eyeing the papers suspiciously.

"Read them and see."

Julian skimmed through the papers. "You want a divorce? Why, what are you up to?"

"I'm going to New York to pursue my career in fashion and frankly, I don't want to be your wife," Theresa replied truthfully.

"No one has ever divorced me before! I've divorced Ivy but-"

"Just sign here and there!" Theresa interrupted, pointing at the place he needed to sign. "My lawyer is present to witness this and to make it legal."

"Lawyer? Where?"

"Right next to you."

"Ethan? Ha! He's your lawyer?"

"He has a law degree! What else could he be? A pig? You? Oh, sorry, I mentioned pigs twice!" Theresa insulted.

Julian's face turned red. "As if I want you as my wife! You're the committing, serious type. On the other hand, Rebecca serves and please me well!" Julian gloated.

Theresa, Fox and Ethan made disgusted looks.

"Just sign the papers, Julian!" Theresa hurried.

"So you don't want anything from the Cranes?" Julian confirmed.

"No, I just want my son."

"Good, because you won't be getting a cent from my will!"

Julian quickly signed the papers and left, sipping his wine as he disappeared upstairs.

"Could you file that please?" Theresa asked, putting the papers in a folder and placing them in Ethan's hands.

"Sure."

"Thanks."

"Well, I better go get breakfast. Little Ethan is hungry and so am I!"

Theresa made herself some breakfast and quickly ate it. She then fed some baby cereal to her son and gave him some milk. She then placed him to sleep and got packing. She was almost finished when a knock was sounded on her door. She turned around and opened it. There stood Fox.

"Hey," Theresa greeted.

"Hey. I didn't get to say my proper good bye before," Fox explained.

"How do you mean?" Theresa asked.

"I didn't get to do this," Fox said, kissing Theresa passionately.

The kiss lasted minutes, their lips only separating for air. It was a good bye kiss rather than an "I want you" kiss.

When the kiss eventually ended, Fox continued, "I love you and you are my first real love. Even if we don't end up together and I marry someone else, I still always love you. You mean a lot to me, Theresa."

Theresa smiled and tears fell down her face. Fox wiped away her tears. Theresa pulled him into an intense kiss.

And as their lips parted only inches from touching, Theresa whispered, "I love you too" and resumed the kiss once again.

When they finally finished with kissing, Theresa got up and packed the rest of her things. Fox helped her carry her bags downstairs as she carried her son.

"You know you don't have to leave so early. It's only early afternoon."

"I know but I need to say good bye to my family and friends too," Theresa said.

"Yeah, you're right."

"Thanks for carrying my stuff down, Fox."

"No problem."

At that moment, Ethan came downstairs. "Do you need a ride?"

"Yes, that would be wonderful," Theresa answered.

"Ok, we'll need to get your bags in the car. We'll use your car because it has the car seat."

"I'll help," Fox offered.

They juggled her luggage and got them into the car. Theresa put Little Ethan in his car seat. When everything was set, Ethan got into the car and left Theresa alone with Fox to say good bye. Theresa hugged him tightly and kissed him on the lips quickly. He kissed her forehead.

"Bye," Theresa mouthed because she couldn't speak.

"Bye," Fox answered, holding back from crying.

Theresa looked at the home she'd been living in for months. A tear streamed down her face and she wiped it away. She blew a kiss to Fox and got into the car. The engine started, Theresa got her seat belt on and they sped away to the Lopez-Fitzgerald house.

A/N Oh, there's more to come! Theresa has yet to tell her family and friends! More emotions and Therethan in the next chapter. R&R!