Who You Really Are Chpt 20
by lillbugg
 
 

Eve sat with David in her living room. She told him of the paternity test she had given Chad and that she was glad that he wasn't her son for Whitney's sake, but David could tell something was bothering her.
"If you're glad about this, why do you look so sad?" he asked as he handed her a cup of hot cocoa.
"I'm glad that Chad isn't my son, but that means that I'm not any closer to finding out what did happen to my son. Maybe AListair was telling the truth the whole time and he did die at birth. I just wish I knew."
"Well, why don't we go ask him then?"
"You make it sound so easy. Alistair is not a force to be reconned with."
"It was so long ago Eve. He's not going to deny you anwers forever."
"Actually, he might."
"Well, it doesn't hurt to ask. Don't be afraid. I'll be right there with you."
"I know you will," Eve murmered, as she leaned in for a passionate kiss.
Sheridan was pacing around the Lopez Fitz-Gerald house. SHe couldn't sleep. Something about what Theresa had said...that Fox wasn't Lil Ethan's uncle....was getting to her. She thought that maybe Theresa just made a mistake, but the way she said it, she seemed so sure. SOmething just wasn't right. Kay walked into the kitchen and saw Sheridan looking troubled.
"Sorry, I didn't know anyone was down here," she said as she turned to leave.
"No, Kay...stay. I think we both could use a little company right now," SHeridan said, motioning for Kay to take a seat.Kay did, but she looked uncomfortable about it. She and SHeridan had never been alone to talk before. There had always been either Migual or Luis or the babies with them all the time. Kay didn't know what to say. Sheridan laughed.
"You don't need to look at me like I'm going to linge at you. I know living in this house has been very hard on you, seeing as how Migual has been treating you like you carry the plague."
Tears welled in Kay's eyes. Sheridan immediately regretting saying what she said.
"Kay, I am so sorry, I shouldn't have..."
"No, Sheridan. It's okay. I just thought perhaps it wasn't that obvious. But I realize now that it is. To everyone."
"Living under the same roof with him isn't helping much."
"I know. I would give anything right now to be able to find a place...but I don't have the money."
SHeridan leaned over and put a hand on the younger girl's shoulder.
"I'll tell you what. That cottage on the Crane land still legally belongs to me. Why don't you go stay there for a while until Migual calms down. I'm sure he will after given some time away from you. This has been an awful situation for both of you, and I think some time apart will do you both good."
Kay's face, though tear stained, absolutely radiated fromt he smile she gave to Sheridan.
"Thank you so much Sheridan! I don't know how to thank you enough!"
"Seeing you this happy is more than enough thanks. Now come on, I'm in the mood for some late night brownies."
 

Theresa went through her wardrobe over and over, trying to find just the right neglige to wear for staying next door to Ethan's quarters. She knew from past experience that the minute he thought she was in trouble that he would come rinning to her aid. She picked the skimpiest one she could find, telling herself that there was no way he could resist her when she was wearing it, and threw herself at the foot of her bed. She got herself injsut the right position and let out an earsplitting scream. She waited and waited, but nothing happened. She began to get annoyed and screamed again, even longer and louder. Still nothing. Just as she was getting up the momentum to have another go at it, she heard footsteps outside the door. Eagerly, she straightened her hair and stratched her legs out in what she thought would be the sexiest position.The door opened, revealing not Ethan, but Julian in a robe rubbing his eyes.
"So what's the problem?" he asked, looking her up and down. Instantly, Theresa regratted her choice in apparel.
"Um...I...Uh....there was a mouse," she said, hurridly getting up off the floor and reaching madly for a robe. Julian smiled.
"Would you like me to send a maid up to set up some mouse traps for you?"
"No, I think I scared it off," she said, irritated at the unexpected events.
Julian shrugged and walked out the door. Theresa frowned and placed her ear on the wall trying to hear what was happening in the next room. She heard nothing. She was angry, but there really was nothing to do about it, so she changed out of the neglige and into some more comfortable pajamas. Tomorrow, we'll try this again, she thought as she hugged a pillow close to her. Ethan will be mine again.

Ethan and Gwen had heard the screaming and Gwen had held her breath waiting for Ethan to run to Theresa's rescue. Instead, he turned over in the bed and put both arms around his wife.
"Good thing mother wanted Lil Ethan and Andrea to sleep in her room tonight or that racket would have woken them up," he murmered sleepily. Gwen was beyond overjoyed. She snuggled closer to her husband and kissed him fully on the lips.
"Yes it's a very good thing that Ivy took them" she said seductively. Ethan was wide awake then.