Chapter 2

Sorry for the wait. I kinda have writers block with this story, especially since Theresa and Ethan got back together.

'THoughts'

Crane Estates

Jared and Theresa walk through the door. He turns to Theresa who looks exhausted after this mornings events.

"Tess," said Jared.

"Yeah."

"How 'bout I take you, Little Ethan and Jane away next week. I mean after Jane gets back from Ethan's, why don't we go away for a couple days?"

"I guess, I mean let me talk to Ethan just to make sure he won't change his mind about taking Jane from me again, but yeah. I could deal with a couple of days away from Harmony."

"Great. Why don't you go upstairs and take a hot bath and I'll go make us something to eat."

"Sure, that would be nice."

She turns to start walking up the stairs only to turn back to Jared.

"Jared?"

"Yeah."

"Thank you, I don't know what I'd do if it weren't for you."

He walks towards Theresa.

"I told you before Tess, I love you and I would do anything for you."

"Jared, I..."

"Tess, It's fine that you can't say it yet. I see it in your eyes when you smile or when you look at me. I see hope and that's all I need, for now."

"Thank you."

"Now go take your bath and I'll be in the kitchen if you need anything."

Theresa smiles at Jared and walks up the stairs. He smiles as he turns towards the kitchen to make Theresa something to eat. Midway to the kitchen Jared is stopped by an arm. He turns around and sees Ethan's angry face.

"What do you want Ethan? Trying to destroy Tess's life not working out the way you want it too?"

"It's Theresa and stay away from her. I'm not gonna tell you again. She deserves better than the likes of you."

"Do you hear yourself when you talk Ethan? With everything that you and your bitch of a wife have done, she despises you."

"Do YOU hear yourself when you talk? She'll never love you the way she loves me."

Theresa upon hearing the fighting, runs downstairs to see what the commotion is.

"Ethan, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna call."

"I was, I just wanted to see if you were okay."

"I'm fine. Now again, what are you doing here?"

"I just..."

"Well?"

"I just wanted to apologize for everything. I never should of let it get that far and I'm sorry."

"I don't know if I could ever accept your apology but thank you for apologizing. I was gonna call you later to talk to you about next week. I'm not asking for your permission, I'm telling you. Next week after Jane gets back from her weekend with you, Jared, Little Ethan, Jane and I are gonna get out of Harmony for a couple of days."

"Theresa...,"

"Don't worry she'll be back by the weekend."

Ethan realized that there was nothing he could say to get her to realize the punk Jared is.

"Okay, that's fine," says Ethan. 'I'm gonna need physical proof to get her away from him.' "Gwen won't like it but that's fine."

"It's not up to Gwen, Ethan. I'm her mother not Gwen."

"And Gwen is my wife."

"Look, I don't wanna fight. I'm gonna go take a bath and relax."

"What did you want, Tess?"

"Doesn't matter Jared. Thanks," she turns to Ethan. "Excuse me, you know where the door is Ethan."

Theresa flashes Jared a look that says Behave and walks out of the room.

"As she said you know where the door is. I'm gonna go get Tess some food and relax with her."

He walks away leaving Ethan fuming to himself.

"I will get you back Theresa," says Ethan to himself. "I won't let this punk ruin what we have."

He walks out of the mansion and gets into his car, planning his next step.