A Passion That Can't Be Denied - Chapter 13
by juliancranealways
 
 

“How are you doing Eve, I was so worried about you with the weather.” T.C. said.
“I am just fine, how was everything here? How are the girls?”

“Everyone is okay, but I missed you so much sweetheart, you know, I wanted to talk to you, we have tried to have the talk over and over and we never get a chance to do it. I think it’s time we do.” T.C. said.

“I am a bit tired, do you think maybe it could wait until later? I would like to take a nap T.C.”

“Oh okay, no problem.”

Eve went upstairs and shut the bedroom door; she sighed and slid down to the floor, leaning against the back of the door. She just couldn’t face talking to him at that point, she needed some alone time, her mind was racing with thoughts of Julian, and she already missed him so much and wondered what he was up to. But she knew she couldn’t call him, not with Rebecca around. So she pulled back the covers and lay down, she didn’t want to do anything but sleep, she just felt very empty, not being able to be in Julian’s arms. This relationship was going to be a major challenge, but if they could make it work in the end, it would be totally worth it. Eve fell asleep, but woke up when T.C. kissed her neck.

“Eve?”

“Yes T.C.?”

“Can we talk now?”

“I am kind of groggy.”

“Please Eve, we need to have this talk.”

She sighed, but finally agreed.

“Okay T.C. what do you want to say?”

“Eve, listen, I am so sorry for the way I have been behaving lately, we are a family and I should know better than to take it out on everyone.”

“What about Julian?” she asked.

“What about him, why are you bringing him up?”

“Well you were very nasty to him T.C., he saved my life after you started that fight with him.”

“Julian Crane is nothing but a bastard Eve, he is good for nothing.”

“See T.C., you want to talk and yet you continue to bash Julian, why do you have to be that way? He saved my life, how many times do I have to tell you that?”

“I know he did and I do appreciate it Eve, but it doesn’t mean I have to like him, he may have saved your life and Whitney’s in the past, but he is still nothing but scum.”

“He is a changed man T.C., he is not the Julian you think he is anymore, I can tell, I have seen the changes in him.”

“He just talks and plays a good game Eve, he is a liar, he is worthless, don’t be convinced that he will be anything other than a loser.”

Eve was angered to hear T.C. talk that way about Julian, she had to just defend him the best way she knew how. She was very concerned about telling him the truth, she could see just from the short conversation they were having, how much T.C. really did hate Julian.

“I am alive today because of Julian Crane.”

“Yeah Eve, I know, but let’s not talk about him anymore, let’s talk about us. We need to come together and be here for Whitney and Simone.”

“The first thing you need to do is get rid of Liz to help make the problems easier.”

“Why do you feel the need to always bring up Liz, she is not a factor of the problems we have been having.”

If only T.C. knew how wrong he was, that Liz was a major problem, but how could she tell him that? This was going to be quite a process in coming clean to T.C., but she knew she had to do it for her and for Julian.

“Well, we need our privacy T.C., I hate to say it but Liz is just in the way.”

“You may think that, but I don’t, she has been a great help, been here to support me Eve when you were at the hospital.”

“Sorry I have to work for a living, but she is only around since she wants you so bad T.C.”

“What are you talking about?”

“T.C., I know about the kiss.”

“What kiss?”

“Don’t play dumb about it, I saw you and her kissing at the youth centre, she wants you, I know she does, which is why I want her out of the house.”

T.C. had a shocked expression on his face. Eve felt it was time that she at least told him she knew about that incident.

“Eve, I can’t believe this.”

“You can’t deny it T.C., I saw it, whether you liked it or not, I don’t know, but I know Liz did.”

“I am so sorry baby, I should have told you, it was wrong of me to keep it a secret. You are right, Liz is interested in me.” He said.

“So I would like her out of my house T.C. please.”

“Yes you are right, Eve it meant nothing, it didn’t.” he said almost in a panic.

She knew she had done more with Julian than just kiss him, but she wondered how much T.C. really did enjoy it, if he wanted more with Liz. But with at least with him knowing that, she could start to break the ice and bring out the truth a bit at a time.

“Are you angry with me Eve?” he asked.

“No T.C., things happen right?”

“Yes they do, again I am so sorry, please forgive me Eve.”

She felt rather guilty the way he was apologizing to her.

“Well anyway, we will continue to talk later, anyway, I have work to catch up on T.C., I need some quiet time please.”

“Yes baby, oh yes of course, I will see you later then.” He said kissing her cheek.

Eve needed to do some more soul searching, but she knew it was best with Julian. She could think more clearly and if she got upset or not sure what to do next, she could talk to him about it. That was one thing she really loved about him, she could tell him anything, could pour her heart out, cry, lean on him, he was great for that. The next day, Eve went back to work, she did enjoy her job, it was great to help people, but it was also a distraction for her with what she was dealing with. She had been there for Sheridan especially, she knew Julian wanted to spend time with her, but it was so obvious that Luis would kill him if he went near her. But she knew what she was going through, even though she couldn’t tell her. There were so many aspects to her past, and looking at Sheridan, reminded her that she did have a child out there, that was the one part that she especially hoped would work out if everything else went bad for her. Eve truly hoped that Julian and her would find their son; it would be the light at the end of the tunnel for both of them, something very positive to look forward to. She hoped that they could be a family, not forgetting about her daughters, she loved Whitney and Simone dearly and hoped that they would be able to somehow bond with the brother they didn’t know they had. Just the thought of everything to come stressed her out, but she knew somehow it would all be worth it. She was in a daze when she didn’t even hear Whitney call her name.

“Hi Mom.”

“Hi Whit, how are you?”

“I am fine, Daddy said you were busy with a patient before?

“Um, yes Whit I was, sorry about that.”

“No problem, it’s okay, I have been spending time with Fox anyway, and trying very much to get Simone to talk to me. Fox has been a great friend to me, I am so glad to know him.”

“He is a fine young man honey, I am glad you have him to talk to, I promise though to be around even more for you sweetheart.” Eve said.

“That’s okay Mom, I know you are busy with work, and it’s important, anyway, I was wondering have you spoken to Julian lately?”

Eve looked at her, very surprised by that question.

“What do you mean, have I spoken to him?”

“I just mean, him and I had a very nice chat the other day, he was very kind to me and I appreciate it very much, at least I can mention the name Chad around him and not have to worry about it.” Whitney said.

“Oh of course, well Julian does understand, but remember him and your father are two different people.” Eve said.

“Oh I know that, but it was still sweet of him to take time out to talk to me.” She said smiling.

“Yes that was very kind of him.”

Eve was glad that Whitney was beginning to have at least a friendship with Julian, and she was glad that he was making the effort with her.

“Well I have to go Mom, glad you are okay.”

“Of course Whit, I am just fine, I will call you later tonight honey.”

“Okay Mom, see you later.”

She watched her daughter walk away, glad that she did have Fox in her life, even though Julian and him were not exactly the best of friends. She was sure she could help them mend their relationship somehow.

“Hello my dear.”

Eve turned around to see Julian.

“Hi there, what are you doing here?”

“Oh, just thought I would see if you were busy, which apparently you are.”

“Yes Julian I am, sorry, but I have a lot of things to catch up on, you understand don’t you?” Eve asked.

“Of course, work is work my love, anyway, I see Whitney is still hanging around with my son.”

“Yes, he is a good friend to her.”

“Eve, he wants to be more than just friends.”

“No way Julian, Fox and her are pals.”

“Sweetheart, Fox is a Crane and Crane’s get what they want. And I know he is after your precious daughter and I have told him to stay away from her.”

“Julian, are you sure?”

“Yes Eve, it seems that he fell for her when he heard her sing, like father like son.”

“Why didn’t you tell me this before?”

“I thought he would cool off when I told him to leave her alone, but he is stubborn and wants to pursue it. I am sorry Eve, I tried to tell him.”

“Doesn’t he know that T.C. might not go for it being that he is your son?”

“I guess he doesn’t care, he thinks he loves her, I told him if he hurts her, he will have to answer to me. Whitney is such a lovely young lady, I don’t want him to break her heart being that Fox has been quite the ladies man.”

“Like father like son again right Julian?” Eve said smiling.

“I know Eve, which is why I warned him.”

“I can’t really say anything about it, Whitney is an adult, I can guide her, but it’s up to her I suppose if she wants more than a friendship with him.”

“So you are not angry with him?”

“Well if you were like you used to be Julian, I probably would have chased him out of town, you were not a good example then for Fox, but I am sure he does see the changes in you like I have. Maybe Fox has changed that way too.”

“Maybe, I just don’t want to see Whitney hurt and it’s bad enough T.C. wants to kill me, I don’t want him killing two Cranes.”

“We will see, anyway, I guess Whitney will have to take it one day at a time, but thanks for telling me Julian. By the way, I told T.C. I saw him and Liz kissing.”

“Did you?” he said astonished.

“Yes, and he is very sorry, but what can I say, you know?”

“Yes Eve, I understand, well I will let you get back to work now sweetheart. I would kiss you, but there are too many people around.”

“I know that, bye for now then.” Eve said.

“Bye.”
 
 
 

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