Eve looked down at her watch as she came to the outside of her office. It was 6:50 in the morning. Whitney was still most likely sleeping. After getting the doctor, Eve told Whitney to stay in the office while she went help Liz and then she would explain every thing that happened last night, however when she came back two hours later she found her daughter asleep on the couch in her office. With a heavy sigh, she pushed open her door only to find that Whitney was stretching just as her mother entered.

Smiling she greeted her mother. “Hi mommy.” She stated standing from the couch.

Eve smiled back. “Hi sweet heart.” She said as she walked to her daughter and embraced her. The feeling of having Whitney in her arms made her not want to let go. Her precious daughter, and God only knows how she would feel after she had heard the truth about her mother.

“So,” Whitney said clearing her throat as she pulled away from her mother and looked around her still trashed office. “You want to tell me what happened?” She asked. “If I didn’t know any better I would say you and Liz had a fight.”

Eve averted her eyes for a second before looking back at her daughter. “We did baby.” She stated. “Liz and I had a terrible, terrible fight, and it never should have happened.”

Whitney looked back at her mother in shock. “My God mom,” She said in a breath. “You barely even fuss at me and Simone when we argue, how could you fight with a woman we have only known for a few weeks.”

“Because honey,” Eve said in a sad breath. “I’ve known Liz for more than a few weeks. In fact, I have known her forever, since the day she was born.” Seeing her daughter was confused, she took a sigh, and dropped the bomb. “Whitney, Liz is my sister.”

Whitney’s entire face fell as the words escaped her mothers lips. “Your sister?” She questioned in shock and confusion. “But....how?”

Eve folded her hands together and sat on the couch. and patted the spot next to her for Whitney to sit. She did so. “Whitney,” Eve began. “There are a lot of things that you don’t know about me.”

“Like what mom?” Whitney asked. “I mean, you have always been openly honest with all of us. I mean you said you came from a nice well to do society family, and that you were and only child, so how can Liz be your sister.”

Looking at the love and absolute trust in her daughters eyes caused the damn to break before she even began to speak. “It was a lie sweet heart.” She said a tear rolling down her cheek. “Every thing I have told you about my life was a lie.”

“What?” Whitney asked in a shocked breath.

“My father was not a respected social doctor, he was an abusive bastard who beat me, my mother and sister day in and day out.” Eve confessed her tears growing more as she relived her past. “He was content on making us all miserable until we died, he even....he......He did some things that I can’t even tell you about.”

Whitney looked at her mother in utter disbelief. “Mom, why didn’t you ever say any thing?” She asked. “Why did you lie about your family life.”

“Because Whitney.” Eve stated. “I knew that if I did I would have to tell you about so much else, like how I paid my way through college, and how....how I abandoned my mother and sister at the worst time.”

Whitney took in a surprised breath. “You left?” She asked.

Eve nodded her head as her tears trailed from her cheek to her hands. “I was just...so afraid, and so I ran, ran until I could find safety, and I found it, in the arms of a horrible man.”

Not sure she wanted to hear, Whitney managed the words. “Who?” She asked.

Shaking her head sadly Eve let it out. “It was....Julian Crane.” She said as a sob escaoed her mouth.

“No,” Whitney said shaking her head. “Mom no.”

“God Whitney I am so sorry.” Eve stated as her tears failed to subside. “He was just so charming and intent, and he told me he loved me, and I ....I was searching so desperately for Love at the time that I willingly went to him.”

Whitney stood and wrapped her arms around her self as tears fell from her eyes. “Well now I know why you hate the Cranes too.” She stated. “Daddy because they ruined his tennis career, and you because....Julian.......what did he do to you.” She asked, but no wanting to know.

“He gave me every thing I wanted.” Eve said her face taking on far away look. “Money, love, fame.....”

Whitney looked at her mother confused. “Fame?” She questioned.

“Music.” Eve answered sadly looking into her daughters eyes. “He discovered that I had a beautiful singing voice, and before I knew it, I was getting record deals, and album sales and......” She took a breath as the pain seemed to come back to her. “What I didn’t know was that there was a cost. With the money and the sales came the drugs and the unprotected sex, and so much else. But I didn’t care, because they gave me a high, where I could escape and just dance and sing the night away, with my music.”

“That’s why you have been so adamant I stay away from singing.” Whitey said knowingly.

“Yes.” Eve answered. “That is why. It destroyed my life.”

“How?” Whitney asked. “I mean....what else happened. Did Mr. Crane take advantage f you?” She asked.

“In more ways than one.” Eve stated. “But I guess I can’t blame him. I let him. I loved him.” She said sadly. “And I loved him.”

Nervously she spoke up. “So what happened?” Whitney asked.

“Julian wanted to marry me.” Eve stated. “And that’s when every thing came crashing down.”

“How?” Whitney asked.

With a heavy labored breath she answered. “Alistair.” She stated. “Alistair Crane happened. He ordered Julian to forget about me.....you see the thought of a black Mrs. Crane was disgusting to Alistair, and Julian, being the coward I didn’t know he was...crawled away leaving me alone.....with our baby.”

Whitney quickly turned to her mother in shock, and shaking. “Baby?” She questioned her face taking on some what a look of disgust. “You got pregnant?” She asked.

“It was a mistake.” Eve stated. “I was not protected....but I was made to believe we’d always be together to raise our son.”

“Well that’s just great!” Whitney snapped angrily. “So your saying I have a brother out there some where that I do not even know about.”

Eve shook her head sadly as more tears escaped her eyes. “No you don’t.” She answered.

“But you just said......”

“My baby died Whitney.” Eve answered in a sad voice. “I lost him right after he was born, only hours after.”

Whitney's angry quickly seemed to melt into pure sadness. “Oh my God.” She said sitting back down besides her mother. “Mom, I am so sorry.” She stated.

“I was too.” Eve said nodding her head. “And of course, Alistair had to insult me more by saying if I stayed silent about the baby, the Cranes would pay my way through medical school and college. And at the time, I was so sick and disgusted with them....I just wanted to get as far away as I could, but I have learned no matter how long, and or hard you run, no secret or lie ever stays buried for long, that was proven last night.”

“So when the Cranes paid your way through every thing it was like you had received a new beginning, and you met Daddy, and lied about your past because you were afraid that he would not want you.”

“Part of that is true.” Whitney stated. “But the other half is because I had found out on more than one occasion when we were dating how much T.C. hated the Cranes, and every one and thing that came in contact with them, that doubled my fears. So I made up this elaborate life, so I would not lose your father, and you know the rest.”

Whitney nodded her head. “Yes I do.” She stated. “And, it’s very obvious, that there is only one thing I can do now knowing who and what you truly are.”

Eve nodded her head, fearing this moment was coming. “I know Whitney.” She stated. “You want me too...”

Much to her surprise, Whitney pulled her mother into a hug and kissed her cheek. “All I can do is tell you how much I love you, and how I will never stop.”

“Oh Whitney.” Eve said as she dropped her head on her daughters shoulder. “Oh honey I love you too, like you can never know.”

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Charity entered the hospital nervously with her arms wrapped around her. It was quieter than usual, but it was also still early. She thought that it would be right that she come to see Kay. She had not forgiven her, and probably never would, but Kay was pregnant. And after hearing about every thing that happened last night, and with her finding out she was a Crane, she knew that the girl she thought was her cousin, must have been devastated.

As she appraoched Kay’s door she took the handle, but was stopped when her voice was called.

“Charity.” She turned around to find Miguel, three red roses in his hand.

Narrowing her eyes Charity took a step back. “I though I told you to stay away.” She stated.

Miguel nodded his head. “I know but....but I had to see you.” He stated. “Charity we need to talk.”

Kay Bennett who was dressed in a pair of blue jeans and a white uniform like shirt stopped around the corner when she heard voices by her door. She had went to get some water, and had not realized that any one would come see her, especially her cousin, but when she saw Miguel, she knew that the subject had quickly left her, and was onto some thing else.

Kay smirked. “Well, this is good.” She stated. “There is no doubt in my mind that Charity is going to give Miguel the old heave ho, and he’ll come crying to me for comfort then he, me and the little bambino can live happily ever after.”

“Charity please,” Miguel stated in a soft tone. “I really need to talk to you, I promise I won’t pressure you are any thing, I just need you to listen.”

Charity say nothing for a moment, just starred at him. The man she thought she loved and planed to marry. “Fine.” She said with a heavy sigh. “You have five minutes.”

Miguel nodded his head. “Okay Charity I need you to know that first of all I love you, and that secondly I was being honest when I told you I did not know I was making love To Kay.”

“Give me a break Miguel.” Charity said rolling her eyes.

“I’m serious.” Miguel stated. “Look that night, so many weird things happened. It was the same night that we saw the evil Charity you destroyed, and that earth quake hit, and Theresa came back from the dead.” He shook his head some. “Charity you know that I would never willingly cheat on you.” He stated. “Kay....Kay means nothing to me, not like that. I have only looked at her as one of the guys and I always will.”

Charity smirked. “Yea one the guys pregnant with your baby.” She stated.

“Charity I thought it was you....I swear.” He stated. “Look, no offense to Kay, but I would never willingly touch her. You are the most beautiful thing in the world to me and Kay, al though she is pretty, her beauty pales in comparison to yours, and if I had to pick between Kay and the baby and you. It is no contest. Granted I want to be in the baby’s life, but if it means losing you I’ll walk away.”

Kay listened from where she stood in agony. She did not want to believe it, but it was true, she heard him, and this time there was no misinterpretation of what he said. He did not love her, or their baby.

“May be now you’ll let it be.” Kay spun around to find her mother standing behind her.
 

Charity nodded her head as Miguel finished talking. “Well Miguel, that just may be what it takes.” She stated.

“What do you mean?” Miguel asked.

“Miguel you have to make a choice.” Charity said firmly. “It’s either me or Kay.”

“Charity I just said that there is nothing going on between Kay and me, you never have to worry about us being involved again.” Miguel swore.

“No Miguel you don't understand.” Charity said sternly. “If you want us to get back together, you have to abandon Kay all together, as well as your baby. “

Miguel looked back at Charity, shock written all over his face. “What?” He asked in disbelief.

“You said you would do what ever, well this is my offer.” Charity stated. “It’s either all of me, or none of me. If you want Kay, say good bye to me.”

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Grace gently pulled Kay away from the scene just as Sam arrived to see Kay jerk away, anger and frustration written all over her face. “What’s going on?” He asked.

“Well I just caught Kay spying on Charity and Miguel.” Grace stated. “On a very important conversation.”

Sam sighed heavily as he looked to Kay. “Kay,” He said some what in a disappointed voice. “Honey, you have a baby to think about now. Forget about Miguel.”

“No!” Kay snapped harshly. “I can not do that....I can’t just lose him.”

“Well your going to have to deal with it.” Grace said trying to be gentle. “Kay honey,” She tried to touch her but Kay quickly pulled back. “Kat no matter what any DNA test say your still my daughter and I still love you, and I don’t want to see you hurt. But you have to realize that by the things Miguel said he only wants Charity.”

“I am carrying his child!” Kay said in a bitter, and hurt tone. “He has to want me, this isn’t the way it should be.”

“But this is the way it is honey.” Grace stated. “They love each other, and they are going to fix this, and there is nothing that you can do to stop that.”

“Well Miguel and I have a bond that will hold us together forever.” Kay said matter of factly. “I am giving him his first born he has to love me.”

Sam sighed some. “Kay a child is a wonderful, beautiful thing.” He stated. “But to use that child for evil, to come between to people who love each other....it's not right, if there is one thing you should learn from Ivy Crane that should be it.”

Kay shook her head, and looked to her mother. “You know you say you love me,” She stated.

“And I do.” Grace said sincerely.

“Then prove it.” Kay stated. “I am going to go over to Miguel right now and try to convince him to be part of my life and the life of his child, and I want you to support me.”

Grace’s entire face fell slightly. “Kay honey.....”

“Just answer the question mom, can you or can you not do that.” Kay snapped angrily tears shimmering in her eyes.

Grace shook her head. “No sweet heart.” She answered. “I can’t, but it’s not because I don’t love you it’s only because I believe being away from Miguel will do you some good.”

Kay narrowed her yes as she looked at her mother. “Are you positive?” She asked.

Grace nodded her head. “Yes I am.” She answered.

She looked to Sam. “Dad?” She asked.

“I completely agree with your mother.” Sam stated.

Kay nodded her head. “Fine,” She stated her entire body losing it’s tension. “Then it is clear I have no choice. I want you to take me home.”

Grace nodded her head. “That’s a good idea.” She stated. “Lets get you back home and settled in at the house and......”

“No.” Kay protested shaking her head some. “Not your home, my home. The Crane Mansion.”

“What?!” Sam asked in complete shock.

“Kay.” Grace said in disbelief.

Sam approached her sternly. “Young lady, there is no way you are going to the Crane Mansion.” He stated. “You are coming home, with us where you belong.”

“I belong with MY REAL family!” Kay snapped. “Not only is it my birth right, but I am sick and tired of playing second best to my ex cousin. At least now I always know why she came first though.”

“Kay please,” Grace said tears welling up in her eyes. “I know you are upset, but this is not the way to handle it. We are the only family you have known for.....”

Suddenly, they were interrupted by an “excuse me“, and they all looked to see.....

“Ivy!” Grace snapped in disgust.

Sam marched over to her and took her arm forcefully. “What the hell are you doing here.” He said angrily. “I thought you said enough last night.”

Ivy narrowed her eyes and yanked from Sam’s grip. “I came here to check on Kay.” She stated. “Besides our obvious relationship, Katherine wanted to know how she was.”

“Wait, Katherine’s not here?” Grace asked.

“No, she went home.” Ivy answered looking at the other woman with a some what triumph.

“And I would like to do the same.” Kay spoke up shocking Ivy.

“Excuse me?” Ivy asked in surprise. “You....you want to come to the mansion?” She asked.

“Of course.” Kay smiled going over to Ivy. “And get to know my real.....”

“Oh my God Ivy,” Sam quickly cut Kay off in shock.

Ivy rolled her eyes. “Good God what did I do now?” She asked.

“Ivy,” Sam said in a breath. “Your walking.”

Ivy frowned some, and then the reality dawned on her . “Oh yes.” She stated. “I was supposed to surprise my family last night after dinner but....things came up.”

“Yes you being caught being they lying bitch that you are!” Grace cursed her.

“Don’t talk to my mother that way!” Kay snapped surprising every one including Ivy.

Grace looked back at her in shock. “Damn it Kay I am you r mother now stop this.” Grace said on the verge of tears.

“Please,” Kay rolled her eyes. “Spare me your tears, mine meant nothing to you, and yours mean nothing to me.” She then looked to Ivy. “Are you ready?” She asked smiling some.

Ivy eyed her cautiously. “Um....are you sure you want to do this?” She asked.

“Believe me,” Kay said looking back at her ex mother. “I am more than sure.”

Ivy looked back at Sam. “Are you okay with this?” She asked some what tensing.

Sam looked to his wife, who was fighting back willful tears and then to Kay. “Well considering Kay’s feelings, and her new condition. I think stress is the last thing she needs....so....I think you should take her home Ivy.”

Kay smiled happily and Grace let the damn broke. “No Sam!” She yelled t him.

Sam looked at her broken heartedly. “Grace I.....”

“NO!” She screamed again, running past the three of them.

Kay perked up even more. “Great, I’ll go wait out side.” She gave Sam a quick pat on the shoulder, and then rushed past them both.

Ivy frowned some at this new turn of events. “Ivy,” Sam called her snapping her out of her thoughts.

Tensing even more Ivy raised an eye brow. “What?” She asked in an any thing but pleasant voice.

“No matter what Kay say’s, I will always think of her as my daughter.” Sam stated, he then approached her until they were only inches apart. “Take care of her, or else.”

Ivy smirked some. “Don’t threaten me Sam.” She stated. “It won’t work. Last night, I lived up to name and I now have the ability to treat you as you have treated me for the past few years.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Sam asked.

Ivy got directly in his face. “Don’t mess with Poison Ivy.” She stated. “You just might fine yourself...poisoned.” With that she turned away from him, and walked down the hall, with out giving him a second look.

As Ivy and Kay entered into the long white stretch Limo, neither of them noticed some one behind the hospital walls snapping pictures. “Oh what a pretty picture,” He said looking at the snapped pictures. “I now have another family member....but I think I should start with father, and mommy dearest.”

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Gwen smiled as she entered the Seascape and saw who had beckoned her in New York. She approached the table and sat. “Well, well, well.” She stated. “I must say, it has been too long darling.” She said smiling evilly.

Nicholas Foxworthy Crane smiled at his brothers ex fiance as she took her seat at their table. “My, my Ms. Hotchkiss.” He said with his cocky sexy grin. “Looking as hot, and delightful as ever.”

“Thank you, I try.” Gwen said proudly.

Fox grinned some as a thought came into his mind. “You know Gwennie,” He sad calling her by her nic name. “We really don’t have to do go along with this plan to set up the little gold digger, we could always rekindle an old hot, lustful, aching pain.”

Gwen pushed back a few lose stands of her golden shimmering blonde hair. “No thank you Fox.” She stated. “I promised myself I would never go there with you ever, again. Ever.” She said in a firm voice.

Fox shrugged. “Well you can’t blame a Fox for trying.” He stated.

Gwen shook her head. “No, I can’t.” She stated. “Now, onto Ethan and Theresa. You told me you had a plan that would break them up, forever?” She asked.

Nicholas Crane nodded his head. “Oh believe me I do.” He stated. “And at the same time, we can also get some one else to take the fall if the plan should be exposed....but first, there is one thing I need to inform you of.”

“Do tell.” Gwen said with a sexy smile.

“Well it’s about Theresa’s baby,” Fox stated. “And.....it’s real last name.”

Gwen looked at her ex lovers brother with a sudden confusion, but still an interest. She knew that what ever it was he was about to tell her it was important, but it also gave her a feeling, in the pit of her stomach. The look in his eyes. He was always a dangerous fella, always going out of his way to do crazy things, but she knew that behind his arrogant, proud, and cocky exterior was a person who was still bitter, and resentful. On more than one occasion he had told her about how he planned to make his brother pay, and on more than one occasion she had to stop him from doing some thing that could not only harm Ethan, but himself as well. The fact was, that whenever his bother was concerned, Nicholas lost what little since of right and wrong he had and it all became about revenge, and she had to admit, as much as she wanted it too, it scared her. At times, he scared her.