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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 21:18:43 GMT -5
Hi everyone!! I started this fanfic a long time ago and posted it over at NBC, but I wanted to share it here too!! It starts after Luis is arrested in the "acid" incident. He never escapes custody and my story picks up from there. It does not follow what is going on on Passions, it's the way I would have liked to see things be resolved and new story lines picking up from there.
There are a few "unknown" characters who are based on some of my friends on the Passions board. I hope you enjoy my story.
Oh yeah, I had originally used some pictures to describe some things, but I don't think I will post them here. Anyway---here it goes.
Oh and please, comments are welcome!!
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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 21:20:00 GMT -5
CHAPTER ONE: INCREDIBLE!Fancy stepped into her princess room. She couldn't believe this was actually happening. How did it come to this? Did she really believe Luis was responsible for all the attacks? Did he rape her? Did he slash the sheets on her bed around her while she slept? Could he have possibly been the one who poured acid on her??? Those questions and doubt swirled around her head. "Fancy, don't be ridiculous!!" She said to no one but herself. "No way Luis could have done those horrible things. He loves me. Besides, he just isn't the type of man to treat a woman...any woman that way." As Fancy sat on the bed trying desperately to think of something, ANYTHING that would exonerate Luis, she was shaken out of her thoughts by a loud crash. "What the H3LL was that? It sounded like it came from the closet!!!" Fancy stood and moved closer to the closet door. "I am SOOO SICK of this!! I'm shaking like a scared four year old!!" She walked over to her full length mirror, stood straight up, squared her shoulders and told herself "Suck it up Fancy girl!! You are a POLICE CADET!! You are about to graduate from the academy! You have been trained to protect yourself! Don't be afraid, JUST DO YOUR JOB!!!" She walked over to her nightstand, slid open the drawer and took out her revolver, wondering why she had never done that before? All those attacks and she never once reached for her gun! "What an idiot" she muttered as she made her way to the closet door. *BUMP*"OUCH, D@MN!" came from the back of the closet. There it was again! That voice, she'd know it anywhere!! But who did it belong to? Fancy opened the door and quietly tiptoed to the back of the closet, making her way through all her clothes. "The clothes of a spoiled rich girl" she thought "I can't believe I used to be so shallow!!" *UMPH*"Great!". Who was that?? Fancy pushed back last seasons whim purchase designer gowns and stood frozen, "Oh my God!! What the H3ll!! Why???" There tucked behind the gowns was a half open, secret passage door. "Someone is on the other side!!" screamed Fancy's brain. With all the "balls" she could muster she pushed open the door. Taking a step inside, in the dim light, she saw it. The black ski mask that had haunted her. Stuck in the narrow passage!! "You are totally busted!" Fancy barked in her best cop voice, "Don't move a muscle or I WILL BLOW YOUR F^CKING BRAINS OUT!!" Fancy worked her way to the "mystery man", glad she had brought her cuffs! As she reached "skimask" she said "first things first", raised her .45 and slammed the butt of the gun into the back of her would be attackers head, knocking him out cold!!! "God D^mn but that felt good" Fancy smiled as she FINALLY slapped the cuffs on the creep who had brought her so much pain. Fancy was on cloud nine as she dialed her cell phone. "Chief Bennett" crackled over the phone. "Chief, its Fancy. I DID IT!! You can let Luis go!!" What happens next??? Who is the masked man?? Will Luis be free? What does the attacker tell?? What's next?? Will Luis be set free?? Guess who's coming to dinner!!! Who is that maid?
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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 21:22:26 GMT -5
CHAPTER TWO: WHO IS THAT??"What are you talking about cadet?" questioned Sam. "What is this all about?" "My attacker, I have him!! He is stuck in a secret passage behind my closet! Get here---HURRY!!" Fancy slammed her phone shut, and took a seat astride the back of the masked man. "You ARE NOT getting away this time Mr. Skimask!! No way! No how!!!" After what seemed like forever, Fancy finally heard Chief Bennett enter her bedroom. "Fancy, where are you?" Sam called as he entered the closet door. "I'm here, in the very back" came her soft reply. Sam yanked Mr. Skimask by the arms in an attempt to pull him free. "Ok Cadet, help me out here. You're gonna have to pull, this guy is really wedged in here! Together, we should be able to do it." After a few more attempts, the attacker was finally free. The drug his still body to the center of the bedroom. "Would you like to have the honors Fancy?" Sam asked. Nodding, Fancy stepped forward and knelt at his head, eye to eye with the ski mask. Her hand trembled as she reached out. She grabbed the mask and slowly began to reveal the face of her rapist. "Not who I was picturing" Fancy told Sam as the face became clear. "Well, I'll be d@mned" uttered Sam,--------- "Spike." _______________________________________________________ Spike shook the cobwebs from his brain. "Wow, what a hangover". Then he realized where he was--two sets of eyes burned into his. He tried to stand but his arms were stuck behind him. "Don't even try it Spike" Sam snarled "Even you can't break those cuffs! I suggest you just start talking". "I got nothin to say POPS!" Spike hissed. *THUD*, a swift kick to the ribs, "That's police brutality! I got a witness, right Princess??" Spike looked to Fancy. "You scumbag, who do you think gave you that knot on the back of your head?? I didn't see anything but you resisting arrest!" Fancy spit back. "Let's get him loaded in my squadcar, it's right out front. I suppose that you will be wanting to speak with Luis, huh Cadet?" said Sam. "D@mn straight I do Chief, but I'd like to be in the interrogation room!" As they settled into the car Fancy's heart soared! "Luis will be free!! He DIDN'T attack me! D@mn my mother for convincing me that Luis would ever hurt me. I've got a few words for that wretched biotch." Fancy's mind raced, so many things she wanted to say and do. So many people she needed to see. But first, to Luis!! This is turning out to be one H3LL of a day! What's next?? Will Luis be set free?? Guess who's coming to dinner!!! Who is that maid? CHAPTER THREE: SHE DID WHAT??FOUR HOURS LATEROfficer Amy opened the cell door and Fancy stepped inside, exhausted but radiant and glowing. There on the cot lay her heart, her love, her life, her Luis. "Luis". Great, I'm dreaming again he thought. "Luis, It's me." "I'm hearing her voice, I miss her so" Luis moaned. "Officer Lopez-Fitzgerald, get your lazy @ss off that cot" Fancy barked, man she was getting good at this cop voice she thought, smiling with just a little bit of pride. Luis jumped up and shot off the cot. "Fancy, what are you doing here? You look beat, but yet ecstatic too. What is it? Tell me!!" Luis pleaded. "Well my love, You are free to go!" said Fancy. "You mean that? How? Why?" "Luis, I want you out that door and into the taxi I have waiting out front RIGHT NOW MISTER!!!" "Someone has discovered her authoritative voice I see" Luis chuckled. "Look, its been a really long day. I just want to take you home, have a long luxurious bubble bath with you and then maybe a candlelit dinner, after which, I will tell you everything". Fancy reached up and planted a kiss on his lips. "Is that alright with you?" she whispered. "Lady, why didn't you just say so???" Luis beamed. As they climbed into the waiting taxi, Luis spotted her. Chief Bennett had just pulled up. There sitting in the back, head held high in righteous indignation sat Ms. Sheridan Crane Booth. "What the.." Luis began, "Not now Luis, lets just go. I promise I will fill you in later. Please can we just go?" Luis gave in "Alright Miss Fancy if home is where you want to be, then home it is." Next--Who is that maid?? Why was Sheridan in the squad car? What has Spike done?
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Post by Paulweeen on Apr 25, 2007 21:23:59 GMT -5
Awesome!!!! More please! I wanna no why Sher Sher is in the squad car!
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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 21:29:27 GMT -5
CHAPTER FOUR: THAT'S GOOD NEWS!
The taxi pulled up in front of the Crane Mansion. Fancy paid the driver and waved as he pulled away.
"Old boyfriend" growled Luis. "Luis, you sound almost jealous!!" purred Fancy. "Well, I don't like other men leering at MY WOMAN." "I am hardly your woman, after all, we haven't even made love yet" her voice was barely a whisper. For some reason, she got choked up and tears welled in her eyes.
"Fancy, please don't cry. Its ok" Luis wrapped his arms around her. "I love you! I am so sorry about everything you have been through. I wanted so much to protect you, keep you safe.... " he couldn't finish, he hurt so much. Luis stood there holding the love of his life, ashamed that he couldn't keep harm at bay, he had been unable to shelter his love from pain.
"Enough" said Fancy. "Let's go to my room." "Not that princess room?" groaned Luis.
"No. After what I learned today I don't think I will ever want to set foot in there again" Fancy answered softly. Hand in hand they climbed the stairs, heading for what Luis wondered. Would Fancy ever let him show her how much he loves her? That she is the one he wants? To make her his in every way? "Please God, give me strength" Luis muttered. "What was that?" asked Fancy, smirking, she knew exactly what Luis had said and added her own silent "me too Lord! Amen."
As they came into her bedroom, Fancy headed for the bathroom--"I'm going to run the bath Luis. Why don't you call the kitchen and tell them to send up what I asked for in what I don't know an hour? Two? What do you think?" "I think they can just wait and send up breakfast" Luis teased. Good, he thought, Fancy actually laughed. It was so good to hear after all these weeks. A true, happy carefree laugh.
Fancy emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a soft pink satin robe and Luis' jaw dropped. "You are beautiful" he said as he hung up the phone. "Dinner should be here around 8:30, that give us an hour and a half. Any idea how we are going to pass the time?" "Oh yeah Mr. Sexy, come over here." Fancy said. As Luis approached her, she couldn't miss the appreciation in his eyes. But as she looked closer, deeper, she saw something more. Soon that too was hidden from her as Luis swooped her into a toe curling, mind numbing kiss. "I want you" he breathed against her neck. "So much, but I don't want to rush you."
"Luis-my hero- my protector. I want you too. I'm a little scared though. Not of you, I know you would never hurt me but....Let's just see where this goes, ok?" she led him to the jacuzzi tub and she untied her robe and let it fall to the floor, Luis let out a long, low whistle. "You are beautiful". Fancy blushed at his hungry look. "So are you Luis, now get in this tub now Mister!!" Fancy said as her sleek body slid into the bubbles. She reached for the champagne that had been chilling. "A toast to us! To you, our love and finally, to my Graduation from the Academy".
"You graduated? For real?" Luis stared in disbelief, "When?"
"Sam, I mean Chief Bennett told me today after I busted Spike.." Her voice trailed off. Whatever she was about to say wasn't going to come out yet Luis realized as she clamped her mouth shut. He'd let it go for now, Fancy was calling the shots. "I will get to that , I promise, but later. Luis, this is about us, you and me. Nothing else matters. Now are you going to join me or what?"
He didn't have to be asked again, just call him the quickest strip of the west!! And with that he joined Fancy in the tub to toast to them and her graduation.
Next--Some Lancy Lovin?? What is up with Sheridan
CHAPTER FIVE: THE WAY IT SHOULD BE!
"So what are you planning to do with me Officer Crane? Make me your boy toy? Your love slave? Wanna play bad cop/kinky cop" Luis teased as he slid closer to Fancy. "I want you to kiss me Luis, like your life depended on it. Show me how much you want me. Let's give in, we can be together now and I want that sooo much" Fancy said as she pulled him into a smoldering kiss. So hot, in fact, that HIS knees were weak.
After what seemed like forever, they drew apart. "I haven't made out like that in, sh!t, I don't know how long" said Luis "that was like I was back in High School, steaming up the windows, ya know?" Fancy giggled "Just you wait, that was only the beginning." Luis held her close to him and rose from the tub. Together, bubbles dripping from their skin, they headed straight for the bed. Luis gently laid her in the center, raking her body with his eyes. "D@mn woman, you are everything I have ever dreamed of" he mumbled. "Shut up Luis, get down here and make love to me!!! I need you!" That was all it took. Luis blazed a trail of hot kisses from her earlobes down her neck all the way down to her stomach. "Uh-uh, no you don't" Fancy breathed as she pulled him back up to her "I need you inside me now!!" "Your wish is my command Princess" Luis said as he filled her completely.
The rode the waves together--up and down, fast and slow, Luis was trying to make this moment last. He never wanted it to end but he couldn't help himself. He wanted it, he needed it, sh!t what was he thinking? They both needed this, to feel complete, to feel whole to bond themselves together, forever!!! Heaven was getting closer and closer. "Faster" Luis heard Fancy say--" I love you soo much Luis!" She loved him, she really did! She believed him and most importantly of all she trusted him. This proves it. Man was he lucky!! And suddenly their eyes locked and the world shattered. Slivers of blue, green, red and gold floated around them. On and on it went, like glitter. As if the angels themselves were blessing this union.
Finally, they collapsed together. To spent to do anything else they lay there. Entwined in peaceful ecstasy. What seemed like hours passed until there came a soft knock on the door. "Dinner" called a voice. Luis gathered himself, found the robe Fancy had laid out for him and headed for the door. Slowly, allowing Fancy to make herself presentable, he opened the door.
"Dinner is served" said the maid. "Thank you Che'." replied Fancy "I really appreciate this". "Just doin my job Sugarbunny" Che' smiled as she left the room closing the door tightly behind her. "It's about time!! Those two are meant for each other. Never did like that Sheridan with Luis, no siree, some things just ain't right." Che' muttered to no one as she made her way back to the kitchen.
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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 21:31:21 GMT -5
CHAPTER SIX: DELICIOUS!!The "table" was gorgeous. The plates were china, patterned with pink roses, Water ford Crystal and the best silverware. Pink and white roses swam in a water bowl in the center of the table. Heart-shaped vanilla candles floated among them, casting a soft glow. Fancy, tying her robed as she approached the table, which was positioned at the over-sized wingback chair, waited for Luis who was retrieving the chair from her vanity. "Please Luis sit down". As he did the aroma that surrounded him reminded him just how famished he really was. "MMMMM" said Luis, "I haven't eaten in forever, couldn't with everything that was happening." "I know" replied Fancy "me too!! Lets eat, that salmon is the best!! Nadine, our newest cook, stuffs it with flounder--its delicious, just wait and see!!" Luis chuckled, he loved seeing her this way, so excited. His Fancy was coming back!! This was the feisty girl from Rome. This is what had attracted him to her in the first place. Life~~shining in her sparkling blue eyes. "Ok, lets have it Fance, what do you need to tell me?" "After dinner Luis. Don't look at me like that. You need to eat. You need your strength and I want to tell you everything at once. Not between bites. Please, for me?" Fancy asked. "I would do anything for you, you know that Fance. Do we will wait. Besides, I am a starving man, and I don't just mean for food" Luis drawled. "Maybe, just maybe, after you hear what I have to say, you just might want to be alone." Fancy sighed as she dug into her salmon. ___________________________________________________________ "Wow, that was AMAZING. Where on earth did that cheesecake come from? I mean, don't get me wrong, Nadine can throw down some excellent grub, but in my experience, dessert has not been her forte!" "I'm telling her you said that!!"Fancy laughed. "No, seriously, I love Nadine to death but she thinks "sugar" is a dirty word. The cheesecake came from that new bakery across from Crane Industries. It's called "Meagan's Sweets" and it's right beside "Ally's" that little boutique I love so much. Anyway, I was shopping one afternoon and as I left Ally's the sweet smell coming from Meagan's just pulled me in the door. Can't fight my sweet tooth!! She's been delivering every since. Remind me to send her a generous thank you in the morning, won't you?" "Sure thing, Fance." replied Luis. As they rose from the dinner cart, there was a soft knock at the door. "Who is it" asked Fancy. "It's Che' Honeycheeks. Are you done with dinner? Shall I take the cart for you?" Fancy opened the door saying "Oh, Che' I was going to call down and see if....." "Thought you two might need some more, uh, refreshments" said Che' as she handed Fancy another bottle of champagne. "I'll just grab this and be on my way Sweetiebear!" "Thank you Che', you read my mind" Fancy said as she gave Che' a hug. The door closed and once again, Fancy locked it and turned to face Luis. "Luis, why don't we sit down on the bed? I have quite a story to tell you." Luis laid back on the pillows and settled himself to listen to whatever it was Fancy needed to get off her chest. She sat cross legged beside him and began to speak "What I am about to tell you will blow your mind. Please don't interrupt, let me tell it all. Then we can discuss it ok?" "If that's the way you want to do it, I'm all ears Fance." Luis said as he waited for her to release her held breath and dive into this story. CHAPTER SEVEN: CONFESSIONS LEAD TO CONFESSIONS"Alright Luis, here goes. About 2:30 this afternoon I heard a noise coming from my closet in my princess room. Well, I gathered my guts and my gun and went to investigate. I found my attacker Luis. There stuck in a hidden passageway was Spike. I don't know why we never saw the door before, but it was there--no wonder my attacker always disappeared. Anyway, after Chief Bennett and I got him to the station, well, that's when everything started to unfold. For four hours Spike talked, ok the first half hour was the usual BS but the Chief finally, shall we say, convinced him to talk." "He admitted that he raped me Luis!! At the stakeout, he knocked out the peeper so HE could attack me. The peeper really was that guy Paloma caught. He also admitted that he had tried to rape me at the mine but someone stopped him. He told us that he tried to get to me at the wedding too but I fought him off!! He HEARD you coming and ran--disappeared through that d@mn secret door. Then he DID rape me again, the night they found your DNA." "Wow Fance, that's just--" "No Luis, there is so much more. The other attacks, the slashed sheets, you waking up in the pantry, the planted semen~~~That was all Sheridan's doing. Let me finish Luis, I see the doubt in your eyes, Spike had proof Luis!!! He WATCHED her from my closet. Then he decided to blackmail her, got her to tell him everything she had done and he TAPED IT!! She confessed to him, admitted she RAPED YOU Luis, and planted your DNA in me. She drugged you and dragged you to the pantry. Then she returned to plant your semen in me. She wanted to make it look like we had been intimate, so she could discredit me. She KNEW that Spike had just been in my room. She did it all, attacked me a couple of times so she could say I was making it up, trying to get your attention. She even took the button we were looking for!! She was out to break us apart. That is why Chief Bennett had her in his car as we left the station. Luis, she's been arrested for assault and battery, sexual assault, tampering with evidence that led to abetting a rapist." Luis was now sitting upright on the bed, his head in his hands, rocking back and forth. Finally he spoke- "I am so sorry I didn't believe you about her! Sheridan had me totally convinced that you were losing your mind, having a breakdown. She told me you were lying, imagining things for Christ sake. Why did I believe her? You'd think I would have learned to be more objective after Beth..... No, not me!! God, I am so --how could I not see it? How will you ever forgive me???" Luis cried, tears of a deeply wounded soul. "The truth is out now Luis, that is what matters. I have already forgiven you. The truth is, can you ever forgive me for the doubt Sheridan and my mother put in my head about you? I love you Luis!! I should have trusted you, Forgive me?? Please?" Luis pulled Fancy into his arms and held on for dear life. "Not that I need to, but yes, I forgive you!!" Finally Fancy pulled back, just a little and asked "Feel up to a trip to the station?" Luis brushed back her hair, kissed her on the nose and answered "Baby, you read my mind!!!"
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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 21:32:14 GMT -5
Awesome!!!! More please! I wanna no why Sher Sher is in the squad car! Oh, I forgot to mention, this started out to be a Lancy fanfic, but other things took over. I hope I don't offend anyone!!
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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 21:35:32 GMT -5
CHAPTER EIGHT: TOWN MEETING
Noah and Paloma reached the Police Station door just as Luis and Fancy did. "Hey Fancy, Luis" Paloma said, "Did Chief Bennett call you too?"
"Um, no, well, uh, maybe." Fancy stammered. "Truth is I turned off our phones earlier. I, we needed a little private time."
Paloma grinned "So I guess you heard the news? We graduated!!! We are officially police women!! I don't know what this is about, but when the Chief called he told me to get my butt down here pronto!! Since we were, uh, on a date, Noah came with me."
"I am so happy for both of you!! I hope that you two can have a relationship like Luis and I. Well, like I hope our relationship will become." Fancy said as she hugged Paloma "Shall we go inside?"
Luis opened the door "After you ladies---Noah."
Barely in the door the four stopped in their tracks. "Oh my God" Noah exclaimed, "It looks like half of Harmony is in here. Theresa, Ethan, Kay, Jessica, Pilar, Ivy, Whitney, Chad, Simone, Eve, TC....."
"What the h3ll is going on here?" Luis wondered out loud. Noah went to talk to Kay and Jessica. As Luis, Fancy and Paloma headed down the hall they see a crammed holding cell. Fox, Julian, Dr. Gasparo, Nurse Stevens, Jared, Rebecca, Valerie, Vincent, JT???
"Looks like the other half of Harmony is in there" remarked Paloma. "Where is Chief Bennett?"
"Here I am, just arranging for Miguel's release." Sam said as he appeared from booking. "That's great! How? Why?" Luis wanted to know. "Let's all step in here, shall we?" Sam opened the break room door and they all entered. "Have a seat people, I got some stuff to tell you. This has been one h3ll of a night!! Fancy, you seem to have cracked this peeper/rapist/attacker/blackmailer case wide open!! It has been a domino effect around here. Each new suspect fills in a missing piece of the puzzle."
"Spike told us about Sheridan but get this---JULIAN HIRED him to run down Fox!!! Had him steal Miguel's car to do it in too. Turns out, Fox told Spike to make it real!! He didn't stop to think that Spike would just as soon kill him!" Sam smiled. "Had to let your brother go!!"
"But I still don't see why he would do that?" Luis said dumbfounded.
"Ok, Fox was out to get Miguel out of the picture" Sam explained. "He had been lying about this terminal illness of his. He knew that Miguel was getting close to proving it. He couldn't handle losing Kay. Thought if he got Miguel out of sight he would be out of her heart. Anyway, turns out Dr. Gasparo was paid, again by Julian, to lie for Fox. Even "borrowed" someone else's tumor to back his claim. That man is going to lose his medical license as well as do time!!"
"I thought Fox was going to start getting treatments" Fancy asked. "Just another lie. Julian paid Nurse Stevens to give him a placebo so it would appear he was taking treatments. Nurse Stevens, it turns out, has a gambling problem she was trying to hide from her husband. Its sad really, she was getting help before Julian stepped in to "solve" her problem. Now she is in deeper than ever." Sam shook his head "probably will cost her her marriage too."
"But Chief" said Paloma, "what about all those others in the holding cell?" "And where is Sheridan" Fancy wanted to know. "I will get to them, but its going to take some time. Right now, I'd like to speak to my daughters." Sam left the room to get Kay and Jessica.
As approached them Sam said "Girls, I need you to go to Interrogation Room 2 please. I'll be right there." Kay and Jessica rose and headed for door number 2.
Next--Sam talks with his daughters. Is Sheridan for real??
CHAPTER NINE: THE TRUTH HURTS
As Sam headed to his daughters he stopped to talk to one of his officers. "Please see that Julian Crane, Fox Crane, Dr. Gasparo, and Nurse Stevens are taken down, booked and placed in their cells. I'm gonna need to rent some hotel rooms to hold everyone we've got here tonight!!" Sam joked as he walked away. A very familiar voice replied "I'll get right on it Chief."
Sam enters the room where his precious daughters are waiting.
"Girls, look. We've uncovered some information that involves the two of you. There are a few things we need to-" "Dad I can explain" Jessica cut him off. "I didn't mean to do it, I was stoned. Spike he -- he said that---"
"Jess, baby, wait, don't day anymore. This isn't, what I mean is, we have arrested Spike sweetheart. We've got him on 6 counts of murder, 4 of them murdered johns, one was Phyllis and the other was Rae, 2 counts of rape, one count of attempted rape all on Fancy Crane. Look honey, he told me everything. How he forced you into prostitution, gave you drugs---too many drugs. He told how after you passed out, he killed your , um "customers". Four dead johns in your bed and he let you think you had done it. He did it to keep you under his thumb, to control you."
Jess sits in shock, unable to speak. Kay slides over to her in an attempt to comfort her sister. "Oh my God Jess, oh my God!! I am so sorry this happened to you. I wish I had been a better sister, that you could have come to me. I wish I hadn't let Ivy drive mom away when we both needed her so much. I'm sorry, I'm just so sorry". Kay could barely get the words out. What had she done?? She had broken her sister! Kay began to cry, tears streaming down her face. "Lord, please forgive me" she prayed.
"Kay, sweetie, we've all done things we shouldn't have, I'm sorry too." Sam hugged both of his girls to him. "I'm sorry that neither one of you felt you could come to me after Grace left. I love you Kay and I love you too Jess. You could have told me anything, baby and instead you turned to Spike and I .....Nevermind that, Spike said he won't fight you if you want to divorce him. Please baby!!! Find Ethan--get him to file divorce papers for you. Leave that scum and come home to your family that loves you. We will do whatever we have to in order to help you. We are in this fight together!!"
"That's right little Sis, I may have let everyone down before, but not this time. This time, I'm here for you Jess for, well, whatever. I'll laugh with you, cry with you, hold you, anything. Let me make it up to you-I want to be a better sister."
Jessica sat with tears streaming down her cheeks. "D@mn Him!!! D@mn Spike!! Why did he do this to me? I tried so many times to quit and he always threw those dead johns in my face. "Threatened" to turn me in--he was all that stood between me and jail. Did he really rape Fancy? Sam nods. "I thought so. Dad, I knew it, I saw the ski mask in his pocket that night at the wedding, I knew he had done it. He even was missing a button." At that Sam jumped "Does he still have the shirt? Jess think, if he does we need it, it's evidence". "Yeah, I'm pretty sure it is hanging on the back of the bedroom door. He wanted me to fix it. Like I know anything about sewing!"
"I'm going to send someone to pick it up right now" Sam says and gets on the phone "yeah, I need you to......"
"Nobody ever believes me, I'm always drunk. No way can she know what she's talking about, is what you all say. Even you Kay, when I saw Miguel and Charity take off their faces, you thought I was too drunk to know. It was what I saw and nobody believed me. I'm sorry Kay I just need a minute" Jess again began to cry.
Sam hugged Jess "just sit there baby, I'm going to talk with Kay now."
Next- Kay learns the jolting truth about Fox!!!
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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 21:39:03 GMT -5
CHAPTER TEN: WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE GOOSE
"Sweetheart" Sam said as he sat down to face Kay "this isn't any easier to tell you than it was to tell Jess. I'm just gonna come out and say it. Fox and Julian set Miguel up. Julian paid Spike to run over Fox after he stole Miguel's car. Fox knew, and insisted that Spike make it real."
"But why Dad? Why would he do that, he LOVES me, doesn't he?"
"He loves himself much more honey. He did it because Miguel was getting to close to uncovering his lies. To hold onto a woman who loved someone else. He did it because he is a selfish, Crane just like all the others-well, except Fancy." Sam tried to console his daughter.
"But he was already dying from his illness. He doesn't have much time---'
"Wrong Kay, look, I know this is a shock but I have to tell you. He faked that too. He knew that you had decided to be with Miguel and he couldn't live with that. He couldn't let Miguel "win". He even hired two imposter's to make you thing Miguel and Charity were back together. One of the imposter's was hired several more times by Julian to reinforce your doubt. After it appeared you were willing to forgive Miguel anyway, he and Julian hatched the "hit and run".
"Miguel was telling the truth all along?? I, I just couldn't bring myself to believe he would try to kill someone." Kay let out a sigh of relief.
"That's pretty much it. Julian paid Dr. Gasparo off for his lies as well as Nurse Stevens to give Fox a placebo. I think we've covered everything here. I hope that you to will ask Ethan to help you get a divorce from that schemer. Why don't you and Jess sit here for a few and let it all sink in. Then decide what you want to do." Sam said as he was leaving.
Jessica and Kay sit in silence. A few minutes later the door opened and an officer carrying two cups of hot tea enters the room. "Chief Bennett thought you two might like some tea." says the officer. His eyes met Jessica's. Recognition slams at her heart.
Almost inaudibly comes Jess's voice~~~~~~~~"Reese."
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Chief Bennett flops into the chair at his desk and runs his hands through his hair. "What next?" he wonders. TC, Eve and Simone approach his desk.
"Sam can we talk?" "Sure TC, sorry to have kept you waiting so long. (phone rings) Just let me take this call. Chief Bennett............are you sure? Take it directly to the lab......."
"I wonder why he called us here" TC asks the crowded room. Eve hears him, "I'm sure we will find out soon".
"Mom, Dad-----I can't be here with HIM!!(pointing to Luis) He killed my Rae, why isn't he locked up?"
"SHH, Simone, As soon as Sam is off the phone I'm sure he will explain everything.."
"Sorry about that, you guys want to pull up some chairs??" Officer Amy hands him a file. "Thanks Amy! I know you are wondering why you are here. What's in this file may ease your pain a little Simone."
"Yeah right, whatever! Look Chief Bennett, Why is that man out of jail?? Why isn't he rotting in his cell??"
"I'm getting to that Simone. During Spike's interrogation it came out that HE was the one who killed Rae, not Luis". "What" Simone was stunned.
"Simone, Rae knew that Spike had raped Fancy. She had called Luis to tell him what she knew, but she ran into Spike first. She told him she was turning him in, that Luis was on his way. Spike killed her honey. He couldn't let her tell Luis the truth. She put up a good fight but in the end, Spike overpowered her. I'm sorry Simone." Sam leaned back in his chair, he was worn out but had so much left to do, no sleep for the good cops of this town!!!
"But Chief," started Simone "what about Luis's medal?? How did it get in Rae's hand?"
"It seems as though Luis left it on the table by Fancy's bed. The night Spike attacked her the second time, he took it. Thought it might come in handy." Sam explained. "Are you sure Sam" asked TC. "This isn't just because you and Luis are buddies?" "No TC, I believe Spike. I had just re-booked Luis and taken him to a cell not 5 minutes before Fancy caught Spike in her bedroom closet."
Eve puts her hands on Simone's shoulders "This has been some night then huh? Sweetie, are you ready to go?" "Yes mama, I just want to go home." "Is that ok Sam, can we take Simone home?"
"Sure Eve, I"ll call if I need anything from her. I just wanted you to hear it from me, that we had the real person responsible for killing Rae. And Simone, I will make sure he pays, Spike is going to get the death penalty, he confessed to five other murders."
"Thank you Chief Bennett." Simone turned for the door. As they are leaving the station, Simone spots Luis. She turns and faces him and starts to cry. "I'm sorry Luis. It's just your medal and all, I was sure Rae had ripped it from her killers neck. It just made sense, you know?" "Simone, I ...." "No, let me finish Luis, I'm sorry, please forgive me???" Simone's eyes begged for understanding.
Luis hugs Simone "I forgive you. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you loved her very much!!" "Thank you Luis!! Let's go!" Simone, TC and Eve leave for home.
"Luis, Fancy, would you like to observe Sheridan's questioning?" "H3LL YES Chief!" they replied in unison. Officer Amy enters the station, with Chris hot on her heels. "We found these at the cottage Chief." she says as she hands him two evidence bags.
"Well isn't that interesting? Send these to the lab and tell them I said I want the results YESTERDAY!!!" "Luis, Fancy, let's get this ball rolling." Chief Bennett says as he leads them down the hallway.
Next--the interrogation we've all been waiting for!!!
CHAPTER ELEVEN: THE B!TCH IS BUSTED!
Sheridan sat in the interrogation room, hand-cuffed to a chair. She looked as if she were about to explode. Luis and Fancy prepare to watch through the two-way mirror. Sam and Chris enter the room.
"This is outrageous Sam!! I will have your badge!! How dare you f^ck with a CRANE??" You could almost see the venom that dripped from her words, Sheridan hissed. "So, will you be calling a lawyer?" Sam inquired. "Ethan is just outside, I don't need to call him. Just get him in here!! Can't you cops do anything right?" sneered Sheridan. "Well MRS. BOOTH, Ethan Winthrop had declined to represent you. He will not be defending you on these charges. Would you like me to call someone else?".
"How about we just get to it? Huh Sheridan?" "Sure Sam, lets do. Tell me, what kind of sh!tty police work has led to my being falsely arrested? This has Fancy written all over it." Sheridan accused. "Falsely arrested! That's a laugh. Sheridan, you know I follow the evidence and believe me, there is plenty of evidence!! I'm just waiting for the lab report to confirm a few things. Would you like some coffee or tea while we wait?" Sam offers. Sheridan takes the coffee cup Sam hands her and raises it to drink. Her mind races, " What could they possibly know? I haven't left any clues, have I ? Come on Sheridan, think!!! You can do this! No one KNOWS anything!" is the pep talk she gives herself.
"Where did you get those scratches on your arm?" Sheridan replies "I fell into a bush outside the cottage." Chris raises and eyebrow "That's strange, she told me she was climbing trees with James" he thinks, "maybe I should say something".
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"OH MY GOD LUIS!!! I did that!! I went back to the hospital, they got DNA from under my nails, they just couldn't match it to anyone!! We have proof!! I have to tell Chief Bennett." Fancy picks up the phone and dials. Luis hangs his head, almost ashamed "How deep in this are you Sheridan" he wonders---
---BACK IN THE INTERROGATION ROOM---
Sam pick up the phone "Yeah?....Really?............Are you absolutely sure?.... Call the hospital see if they can send that over. "Mrs. Booth, did you attack your niece Fancy Crane? Did you drug and rape Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald? DID YOU OR DID YOU NOT TAMPER WITH EVIDENCE AT THE SCENE OF A CRIME? DID YOU THEN HIDE SAID EVIDENCE??" Sam's rapid fire questions flew like bullets.
"That is just insane. Maybe it was Pretty. Yeah, Pretty!! I'm sure she has it out for Fancy, after all that spoiled little brat used to steal Pretty's boyfriends you know." "Give it up Sheridan" Sam said as he pushed play on the tape recorder that sat between them.
"BECAUSE I WANT LUIS, THAT'S WHY!!! OK, FINE, I ATTACKED FANCY---MADE THAT LITTLE BIOTCH LOOK CRAZY! SO WHAT IF I FOUND THE BUTTON, LUIS DIDN'T BELIEVE HER ANYWAY. I SLASHED SOME SHEETS, THAT IS NOT A CRIME. I HAD TO DRIVE THEM APART, I HAD TO KEEP LUIS FOR MYSELF....."
Sheridan's voice continued to drone on, "Stop Sam, turn it off!" "Had enough??" the Chief asked. "She needed to be taught a lesson! She is soooo spoiled. I can't stand that Luis is falling for her act, he has to still love me!!!" Sheridan whined.
Chris finally spoke up "Sheridan, YOU are MARRIED, we have a son, did you really think you could keep Luis dangling on a string?? That he would mope around, waiting, hoping that you would crook your finger for his favors again??? Tell me, what was that needle really for." "My, uh, my allergies--I told---" Chris stood and held up his hand "I have asked everyone Sheridan, YOU have never had any allergies" he yelled.
Sam stepped in "What will we find in that syringe? The reports should be here soon." Just then Officer Amy entered the room handing Sam a file, he spoke softly, only loud enough for her to hear "please take the coffee mug from Mrs. Booth, have it swabbed for DNA and dusted for prints." Amy nodded, turned, grabbed a paper towel and picked up the mug, and was out the door in one fluid motion. Sam began to read the file.
"Mrs. Booth, the button found in you home is an exact match for the shirt recovered from the known rapist. How do you explain that?" "Sam you had no rig---" "I HAD a search warrant! This button was found hidden in an evening bag in YOUR closet, HOW DID IT GET THERE?"" Sam demanded answers. "Well, I uh that is---uh--Pretty!! Pretty must have put it there!" Sheridan lied.
"Are you trying to FRAME your other niece Mrs. Booth?? Because, we contacted Miss Pretty Crane and she hasn't been anywhere NEAR Harmony!!" Sheridan sat in silence, she was at a loss for excuses. "The needle contained traces of a highly effective tranquilizer---What allergy exactly does that treat Mrs. Booth??? Who did you use that syringe on??" Amy once again enters the room, crossing to speak with Sam. "They're a match Chief. Fingerprints, DNA, both belong to her!" She then whispered something more in Sam's ear. "Thanks Amy" Sam moved closer to Sheridan, "Your DNA was found under Fancy Crane's fingernails the night she was attacked outside the hospital. Your FINGERPRINTS match the partial that was taken from the button. Oh yeah, one more thing, the DNA on the needle belongs to one Officer Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald. Care to explain that?" Sam's voice fell to a whisper against Sheridan's ear.
"ALL RIGHT", Sheridan screamed "I DID IT!! I CONFESS!! I attacked Fancy on numerous occasions trying to scare her away from Luis!! You know everything apparently, the rape, the drugs, the semen....."
"Write it down" said Sam as he slid a pad of paper and pen toward Sheridan. Chris ran from the room, disgusted and sickened by his wifes behavior.
"Just tell me one thing Sheridan" Sam asked. "Were you really willing to blame it all on Pretty? What has she ever done to you?" Sam waited for her answer, "Well", he prodded...
Sheridan stopped writing, sat back in the chair, looked Sam square in the eye and hissed: SHE WAS CONVENIENT!!!
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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 21:43:04 GMT -5
CHAPTER TWELVE: SHERIDAN'S COMEUPPENCE!As Sheridan writes feverishly, Chris re-enters the interrogation room. "Imagine my horror, finding out that Fancy's attacker was none other than her aunt---my wife." he seethed. "Oh Chris, get over it, I tried to love you and James. Really I did but you were only cheap imitations of the real thing." Sheridan spewed. "Go ahead, if that's what makes you feel better. Take it out on me. I know you loved me. I know that when you thought Luis was dead I filled that emptyness in your heart. And I grew to love you as well." Chris said softly. "Grew to love me?? GREW, TO LOVE ME??? You ALWAYS loved me Chris----" "No Sheridan I didn't". Chris sat in the chair across from Sheridan. "Since your secrets have come out, maybe its time I share mine." As Chris speaks, Sam re-enters, "You see Sheridan, I was hired, by your father, to make you forget about Luis. To make you fall in love with me, commit to me. I had done some things I wasn't proud of. I tried to cover it up, but Alistair found me out." "I don't believe you". Sheridan sneered. "You see, I had embezzled some money from one of Alistairs Companies. When I was discovered, well, he forced me to work for him. His Omega Project. In his attempt to control the world, I was to come to Harmony and control you. Which I did, you feel for me hook, line and sinker. I did come to love you, I gave you everything and still you couldn't really let go of Luis." Chris continued, "Maureen was not James's mother Sheridan. She too was given a job to do. Hired by Alistair to play the part of mother and wife. Unfortunately, she died during the tsunami, that changed everything. That was not supposed to happen. We had to change our plans, that is where I stepped in. You see- you were only supposed to run into them not end up RAISING him." As Chris paused to breathe, Sheridan attacked "You leave my son out of this!! I love James as if he were my own. If Marty had lived, they would be brothers. You are goingt to lose him to me you b@stard!! I'll make sure of it". Sheridan's tirade was cut short by the laughter coming from Chris. "Oh Sheridan, you are such a fool! James is NOT my son...haven't you figured it out?.....Can't you guess? Ok then, I'll tell you, he is your son Sheridan, YOUR SON MARTY!!! He is all you have ever wanted and now you're going to lose him once again. You are going to jail Sheridan!! And James, I'm sorry I mean Marty, will be given to his FATHER LUIS!!" Chris got up to leave and Sheridan threw the pad of paper at his retreating back. "Not so fast Chris--we need to talk" said Sam as they exited. Sheridan screamed "NOOOOOOOOO!!!" As Sheridan began to sob, on the other side of the mirror, Luis fell to his knees. "Fancy, did you hear that? My son is alive!!" "Yes my love, I did." Fancy fell to her knees beside Luis and held him to her, soothing him as tears of joy flooded from his eyes. ____________________________________________________- Sam and Chris sat at the Chiefs desk. "Chief, do you want us to move Mrs. Booth to a cell?" asked Reese. "Yeah, please do that and make sure someone types up her confession. Be sure she signs it!" ordered Sam. "You got it Chief". "Ok Chris, let's figure out where you stand. How is it that you were able to arrange an adoption of a child that wasn't yours and was being "adopted" by his natural mother? How was that possible??" " Sam I really don't know. All I know is that they weren't actually adoption papers, all they really did was legally change Marty's name to James Booth." Chris explained, "but, I did know he was Marty." "What about the embezzelment?" Sam probed. "there is no trace of any evidence, Alistair saw to that. He disposed of all documentation to convince me to work for him. Where does that leave me Sam?" "For now? Go home Chris, take care of Jam-- I mean Marty. I need to talk to Luis, get copies of the papers, talk to Ethan...... I'll let you know." Sam dismissed Chris and he headed home, well what was home for now anyway. ______________________________________________ As Luis and Fancy left the observation room they ran in to Miguel and stopped to talk. Sheridan, who was being taken to her cell spotted Luis and tried to run to him "I love you Luis!! I did it all for you!! For us!! She doesnt' really love you........" her voice trailed of as Officer Amy dragged her on down the hallway. "Save it b!tch!!! I heard every word of your confession and Chris's. I hope you rot in H3ll!!" Luis turned on his heel and headed for Sam. Miguel was almost knocked off his feet by Pilar and Kay who ran into the hall and simultaneiously threw their arms around him. "I love you Migue, I am so sorry!!" Kay apologized. Miguel responded by kissing her----hard. As he did Ivy spoke "Miguel? Kay? May I have a moment?" "What is it Ivy? Can't you see they are busy?" asked Pilar. "Please I won't take long. I just wanted to say I'm sorry. I knew what they were doing and I did nothing to stop them. I could have but I didn't. It seems all I do anymore is destroy relationships. First Grace, now you----" Ivy hung her head "That's all I wanted to say. Again, I'm sorry" and then she walked away. "Of all the nerve, that b!tch." Kay was furious " Look Kay, lets just go home. We can go to my mom's house and we can talk there. Is that ok? Mom can you take us home?" said Miguel. "Of course Mijho- I'll be right there". Miguel led Kay to the door. Pilar spotted Luis and Theresa and asked "Why are you two still here?" "Sam hasn't gotten to me yet Mama! What about you Luis?" "I have to talk to Sam and then Fancy and I are heading to the mansion. "Well ok, I am taking Miguel and Kay home to my house, I will catch up with you later" Pilar said goodbye and headed to her car. "Luis, what is going on here? Why are there so many people??" asked Theresa. "Ethan and I have been hearing all kinds of stuff." "Sis, its, well, complicated. Let's just say that everyone's troubles may be over when we are finished here." and with that said, Luis walked away. Next--What does Ivy ask of Sam? Will Theresa tell Ethan the truth?? CHAPTER THIRTEEN: ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE??Reese enters the room where Jessica is still sitting, trying to figure out what to do, where to go. Jessica can't believe her eyes, her first love back in Harmony. "Why are you here Reese?" "I had to come back Jess, for you! I wanted to make something of my life---come back and win your trust again. What happened with Charity was just hormones. Look, we're really busy around here. Why don't you go home and maybe I could call you later??" Reese held his breath. "That would be nice Reese" said Jess as she rose to leave. As she headed for the door she realized that she was alone. She had no one to hold her hand, no one to take her home, no one to love her. Her eyes zeroed in and she headed straight for Ethan. "Ethan" she said softly "can you help me?" tears ran down her cheeks. Ethan jumped to his feet "Jess, what is it?" he asked. She threw her arms around his neck and held on tight. "Jess, honey, come on what is it?? Of course I will help you, you are my sister." Finally, she loosened her hold, pulled herself together and took a deep breath. " I want a divorce and Dad said to ask you for help!" she blurted. "Spike is a dirt bag murderer and I never want to see him again!!!" "Jess, I am so proud of you, you are doing the right thing! You are taking your life back girl!! I can't do anything right this minute, but honey, I will get on it first chance I get ok?? Is there anything else I can do?" Ethan offered. " No, that's all Ethan---at least for now." Jessica started to go and then remembered she had no place To go. She belonged nowhere. She couldn't help it, the tears began again. Only this time it was Noah's warm embrace that surrounded her "Oh Jess, what can I do?" "Can you ta-take me,---I have no-n-nowhere to go." She hung her head as her emotions took control. All Noah could do was hold on, while sobs shook her body. He looked to Ethan, who was consulting with Theresa, for help. "Noah, please take Jessica to the Mansion. She can stay in the pink room for as long as she likes. Ask Che' to show you to the room if you don't know where it is." Jessica started to refuse but Theresa wouldn't hear of it. "If you are hungry, please ask Nadine to prepare something for you. No, don't say no, let me help you. Later, we will go shopping and get you some, um,...new clothes, nothing cheers me up like a shopping trip!! Stop shaking your head and just go. Please, let me do this for you." Jessica hugged Theresa and grabbed Noah's hand "let's go big brother. I'm suddenly feeling a little less worthless." "Thank you" Noah mouthed to Theresa. "Someone please tell Paloma I took Jess outta here!" he asked as they turned to leave. _____________________________________ "Sam, what can I do to get my son out of jail?" asked Ivy. "Nothing today, unless of course you plan to call the governor, yet again. You might as well go home." Sam answered, distracted by the look on the quickly approaching face of Luis. "But Sam, surely you can pull some--" "I can't believe your nerve Ivy! Like I would pull strings for you. Leave!! Fox will be staying with us for a few days, until all of this is sorted out." Sam snapped. " I'm sorry Sam, I'll go for now. But I will be back!" As Ivy walked away Sam called to her "I'm sorry I was short with you. It's just not going to be easy. Please, I will call you when there is something you can do." That said, Sam turned just in time to intercept Luis. "Where do you think you are going Luis???" "Sam I've got to talk to Sheridan, see what she knows.." "Luis, she knows exactly what you know. I'm working on getting the papers on James Booth. Sorry I mean Marty. Till then there's not much we can do." Sam walked Luis to the break room and Fancy followed. "Better yet, go home, get some rest. I can't believe its already 9am. I have been here since 6am YESTERDAY!! Doesn't look like I will be leaving any time soon. I've got to find Paloma. Let me know if you decide to leave!" Just down the hall, Sam finds Paloma, "Hey Paloma, how are the "confessions" coming, getting them all in order?" Sam asked. "Sir, I've been typing for hours now, its an endless mountain, all that paperwork!! I have the files on Spike, Fox and Julian, they are done and on your desk. I am working on Sheridan's right now. Just thought I'd grab some coffee." Paloma said. "Good work Paloma, take a break. You deserve it. I'm going to talk to your sister now." "Thanks Chief" said Paloma, who sat down "I think I'll do just that!!" Entering the waiting area Sam announced "Theresa Crane, please come with me". As Sam led Theresa to the interrogation room, they were stopped by Luis and Fancy, who told them they were heading home. They said their goodbyes and headed out. Sam and Theresa enter the room. "What's this about Chief Bennett? Why did you call me here?" "Coffee Theresa?" Sam asked, Theresa nodded. As he handed her a cup he said "First let me say that Luis and Miguel are no longer in danger, nor are you in danger of losing anything. The charges have been dropped, and evidence has been secured. Please sit. I know Theresa. I know that you were being blackmailed. And I know why you were being blackmailed. "OH MY GOD!!! Sam no, you can't tell, you have--What did you say?? Did you say "were" being blackmailed??" "Yes Theresa, I said were. We have them in holding. They have not formally confessed, but we have all the proof we need. Besides, I haven't gotten to interrogate them yet!!" Sam smirked, he liked interrogation. "They? Who??" " Oh, I'm sorry Theresa, it was Rebecca, Jared and JT Cornell, faked his death that one. Still amazes me, we didn't catch on to the fact that when he fell out of the wedding cake, Rebecca was crawling all over him, going on and on about how much she loved him. No one batted an eye. Not even when Gwen said "forgive my mother, they were close." None of us remembered that Rebecca and Gwen claimed they didn't' know the man, that they had never met. I'm sorry for that, I should have picked up on it". "It's ok Sam, I missed it too. So it was Rebecca and JT then?" "And Jared." Sam emphasized. "He found out and was more than happy to go along, offered to take you off Ethan's hands. Keep you occupied and away from Ethan. Theresa, we think he may have killed his first wife Arabelle. She was head over heels in love with someone else and he couldn't take it. She fell off a balcony. Get this, the other man,----was Fox Crane." "So, what does this mean Sam? Can I tell Ethan the truth?? Do you think he will hate me???" "No Theresa, Ethan could never hate you but you HAVE to be honest. Tell him all your reasons, make him understand why you kept your secret BEFORE you tell him. Afterward, he will be thrilled, he may get mad, but he'll get over it. I know he has wished for it a million times." Theresa hugs Sam "Thanks Sam--so much. If ever I can do anything for you, just ask." As Theresa walks out she hears a quiet "make him happy, be my daughter-in-law" Theresa yelled back "You got it Sam!!" Theresa enters the waiting area and says "Ethan, outside, NOW!! We have to talk!" Whitney, still waiting to talk to Sam hears her and shouts "Well its about time!!!"
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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 22:10:52 GMT -5
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: LITTLE ETHANON A PARK BENCH OUTSIDE THE POLICE STATION"This has been a long time coming Ethan. I have wanted to tell you for so long, every since I found out in Rome. But something you said there stopped me. And then it seemed like something or someone kept getting in the way. Sit back my love, you are not going to believe this!!" "Theresa, what is it?? Is this your big secret? The one that was supposed to change our lives?" Ethan asked. " I can't believe you remember I said that. Ok, I'm just going to take a deep breath here and let it all out!! First, I want to explain why I didn't tell you sooner. When we were in Rome, I wanted to tell you, I started to tell you but then I got scared. I changed my story, told you I was letting you go instead. I was afraid you would take this from me Ethan. Like you had taken everything else, my dreams of us, Jane. I was terrified that Gwen would convince you to rob me of this too. So I decided to wait. I started to tell you a hundred times but I knew if I did, you would just end up hurting me, break my heart one more time. You would have---It would have killed me Ethan. A couple of weeks ago, I was all set to tell you. I knew it was only right but before I could, the blackmail started." "The Blackmailer KNEW my secret. They told me you would hate me if you found out. That if I didn't stay away from you, Luis and Miguel would spend the rest of their lives in jail, or worse. I couldn't let that happen, they are my brothers. I had to protect them. The blackmailer told me if I told you my secret, I would lose everything, I wouldn't have the means I needed to fight for my brothers. They made me stay with Jared. I wanted to run screaming to you, but I just couldn't. But now I can. Luis and Miguel have been cleared and I am free of the blackmailer. Finally, I can tell you the truth." Theresa paused to chose her next words. "What are you saying Theresa?? Did they catch whoever was after you? Whoever it was that had you so terrified? Who, Theresa, who was it???" Ethan begged for an answer. "Yes Ethan, my blackmailers have been caught. It was JT, Rebecca and Jared. Well, Rebecca and JT to start with. Jared found out and decided it was the perfect way to get me for himself. He wanted me, for whatever reason, and that was the perfect way to achieve that. By the way Ethan, you were right. Jared is no good. Sam says they think he may have killed his first wife. It seems Arabelle was totally in love with someone else. He couldn't take it. She fell from a balcony. Get this, the other man-----was Fox Crane." "I knew it!! I knew he was up to no good!!! Please Theresa, just tell me your secret." "Ethan, please tell me you understand why I couldn't tell you. Please, don't hate me for what I have kept from you!" " I could never hate you Theresa, I love you! You are my everything, my life, my love, the mother of my child." "Children Ethan, I am the mother of your children. I found out in Rome that YOU not Julian are Little Ethan's father. I was going to tell you, then I heard you telling your friend to go after custody. That is when it hit me. If you knew the truth, you would probably do the same,especially with Gwen there to encourage you. Anyway, turns out I hadn't been on the pill long enough for it to be effective. I was so naive back then." Ethan sat in shocked silence for what seemed and eternity, when he finally spoke it was not what Theresa had figured she'd hear. "OH SWEET JESUS!!! I HAVE A SON!! I'm---Wow! I'm upset you didn't trust me enough to tell me sooner, but I have always dreamed Little Ethan was mine!!" "You aren't mad??" "I'm too excited to be mad right now. We will discuss this further later but for now-----Are we going to make our dream come true Theresa??? Are you going to finally marry me???" Ethan swooped Theresa into a bear hug and spun her around. Then, he lowered his head and gave her a very hot, very X-rated kiss right there on the street in front of the Harmony Police Department, not caring who may see. Theresa giggled with delight. "Gee Ethan, that wasn't the most romantic of proposals!! But Yes, YES a million times YES!! We are finally going to be together, you, me and our beautiful children!!" _____________________________________________________ A few minutes later Ethan went to let Sam know that they were going home. "Unless there is anything else Dad, I'm taking Theresa home". "No Ethan, I haven't even gotten to question JT, Rebecca or Jared. Take her home, get some sleep. I'll let you know if we need anything." Sam hugged his son goodbye and sat back down at his desk. He smiled as he watched Theresa and Ethan through the window. "Maybe this time, they will actually make it" he thought. Sam's reverie was broken by the shuffle of officers in front of his desk. "Chief, Unless you need us to stay some of us would like to go home now." Amy did the speaking, "we've been here almost 30 hours Chief, Its almost 1pm, what do you say? Can we go???" "That's fine. You, Reese, Tony and Jackson should go. I'm about ready to call it a day myself. Get some rest, I expect you back at 7 am tomorrow morning!" Sam yawned and kicked his feet up on the desk "I'm getting too old for this." "Chief Bennett?" Sam's eyes snapped open "OH, Chad, I'm sorry. I forgot you were still here." "That's ok, look I was wondering if I could take Whitney on home? Should we come back tomorrow??" "Sure Chad, you two run along. I'm not even sure if I need you to be here. There is so much to get through. Tell you what, how about we call you if we need you to come in ??" Sam walked with Chad over to Whitney. "Whitney honey, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to leave you two hanging. Chad is going to take you on home, get some rest, we'll let you know if you need to come back." "Ok Chief, but you get some sleep!! You look like you need it!!" Whitney waved goodbye and Sam looked around the room. Except for a few officers, the place was empty. Sam headed for the holding cell. "Ok you suspects listen up. We are done talking for today. You will all be taken to individual cells and kept separated until we have a chance to question you. We don't want any of you to be able to concoct some lame story. Now, you will stay downstairs until we decide we want to talk to you, GOT IT???" Sam used his best "mean cop" voice to get his point across. No one said a word, they all just nodded. "Good, we will get you moved soon." Sam moved on down the hallway, opening doors, checking to be sure no one had been forgotten. Once that was done he returned to his desk. "Sir, I'm finished with this last report, the one on Sheridan Booth." Paloma covered a yawn as she slid the folder across Sam's desk. "Go home Paloma--- you've done an amazing job today! I don't want to see you till 9 am" Sam ordered. "You got it Chief--I'm gone!" Paloma flew to get her things and was out the door like a shot. Sam couldn't help but laugh. "David, Joe, Tyler front and center." Sam yelled. Quickly they lined up in front of his desk, "yes sir." "Please see to it that the remaining prisoners are taken to cells. I want them completely separated. I don't want them talking to each other where an officer can't hear them. Once that's done, I'm turning it over to you and getting out of here." "You got it Chief" said David as they hurried to start the transfer. "Oh Chief, these papers just arrived for you" Joe said as he handed Sam yet another file. "Thanks" Sam said, sarcasm dripping from the word. He opened the folder--papers on James Booth. "Great" he thought as he laid it to the side. He'd face that one tomorrow. ______________________________________ An Hour Or So Later"Chief all prisoners have been transferred" Tyler said. "Thanks Tyler" Sam yawned once again. "Chief, may I suggest you go home now? We can take it from here." Sam was sure they could. Tyler and David were about the size of Mac trucks, and just as mean. Sam looked up, smiled and said "I believe I will. You be sure to lock down this station house!! No one and I mean no one gets in or out of here, you got me. Put David downstairs to make sure no one gets to our prisoners." Sam then stood up, gathered some files and headed for the door. His bed was calling and that was one call he was d@mn sure going to answer!!! CHAPTER FIFTEEN: A REVELATION9:30AM, MARCH 3---CRANE MANSIONEthan and Theresa sit at the kitchen table discussing the events of the previous day. Ethan goes to prepare coffee. "I can't believe all the people who are involved" Theresa says "It's like evil pitted one half of Harmony against the other half." "I know Theresa, its crazy. Makes you wonder what's in the water around here" Ethan chuckled. "All I know is that I'm glad it's over. I had been going nuts trying to figure out what had you acting so strangely!! I'm still a little shocked that Little Ethan is my son. Why didn't you trust me enough to tell me sooner??" "Ethan, I tried" Theresa spoke softly, "remember that time in my office?? You about blew up!! I thought your head was going to explode. You were sooo mad and I----" "You TOOK IT BACK!! You lied, changed your story. Fell back into your old pattern that kept us from---" Ethan stopped himself. He had almost been yelling. "Ethan, you said you understood, you said you weren't mad!!! Please let's not fight about this--we have so much to be happy about!! LE is your son!! You are free of Gwen! We can finally be a family. You do still want that don't you? You still want to marry me?" Theresa's voice cracked, she was afraid of what the answer might be. "I'm sorry baby!! I do!! It's all I've ever wanted. And I do understand. You were probably right. Gwen probably would have convinced me to go after custody of LE. I guess I'm more hurt than anything. Hurt that you couldn't believe in me enough--" Ethan's voice trailed off. Luis and Fancy enter the kitchen and Ethan pours coffee for all of them. "So Ethan, up for some legal work?" asks Luis. "What is it?" "Well, it seems that my son is really alive. James is Marty." "Oh Luis that's fantastic" Theresa squeals as she jumps to hug her brother. "I am so happy for you! But how??" "It appears the adoption papers were actually just to legally change Marty's name to James Booth. Apparently, Sheridan never actually read them, just signed the dotted line. Anyway, I know Sam is working on getting the file and I thought maybe" Ethan cut Luis off "I'll look into it Luis, be more than happy to! Right after I figure out the best way to get Jessica out of her marriage pronto!! Then I'll see what else I can do to help her stop" Ethan stopped mid sentence as they were joined by Jessica. "Hey Jess, what's wrong?? Didn't you sleep well?" asked Theresa. "I'm just wound up I guess. Thanks again for letting me stay here. I love the room--it makes me feel like a little girl again. Theresa, why did you take me in?? I'm just a loser drunk w hore who doesn't" "SSSSHHH" soothed Theresa "You are a beautiful young woman who has made mistakes, you deserve a second chance and honey, if anyone believes in second chances it's me!! Besides, you ARE Ethan's sister and that makes you FAMILY!" Theresa smiled, kissed Jess on the cheek and returned to the table. Che' walked into the kitchen surprised at the full house. "Well good morning Powdered donuts!!! Wasn't expecting anyone to be in here. Nadine is off today, but can I get anything for you?" "no thanks", "nope", "I'm fine" came their replies. "UM, I was looking for some hot chocolate mix, do you know if there is any??" Jessica asked softly. "I don't mean to be a bother, I just.." "A bother? Now you look here Vanillapuddin, those mixes are just plain nasty. You sit down and Che' will whip up some REAL hot chocolate for you!" "Thanks" smiled Jessica. Just then, Sam came thru the door carrying a box from the bakery. "Hey everyone-I stopped at Meagan's for a donut and she sent this along to you. She heard about all the commotion, says this is on the house. She wanted to thank the Crane's for their generosity." The pastries were going quickly as Sam got himself a cup of coffee. As he sat down at the table he said to Ethan "I got a few files I'd like you to take a look at." "Sure Dad. Luis and I were just discussing the James situation. I'd like to help if I can but first, I'd like to get my sister a divorce." Ethan replied. "Can you make that two divorces for your two sisters???" Came Kay's voice as the back door closed. Kay and Miguel made their way in the kitchen. "If you are sure that is what you want" Ethan got up to hug Kay. "Yes, that is what I want. Now that I know the truth, I can't be married to that man!" Che' delivers the hot chocolate to Jessica. "Can I get you some hot chocolate?? I just made a batch!" Kay nodded, Miguel said "No thanks, I'll just pour myself some coffee." "So Luis, are you ready to be reinstated?? I could use you right now." "Uh-well-I was hoping to settle the Marty thing first, but-yeah I guess." Luis stammered. "Good, I need you at the station to question JT Cornell. I have to go see Judge Carter about a few other cases. Anybody know anything about her?? She's new, wonder if she will take a bribe?? You know how the judges around here can be. Anyway, gotta go, thanks for the coffee and the danish!" Sam called over his shoulder as he headed out the door. "Guess that's my cue to get going, you comin Fance??" "Not unless they need me, I'm going to pamper myself today!!" Luis bent to put their coffee mugs in the dishwasher "Ok then, I will call you later." He kissed Fancy on the cheek and headed out. Fancy sat back down at the table. "Theresa, do you think I could, I mean--I was wondering if you care if I changed bedrooms? I just am so on edge in my old room. And I don't think I will ever set foot in my princess room again." "Of course Fancy, you don't have to ask me!! This is your home too!! Take whichever room you want, take two and make one huge room!! Do whatever you want!!" Theresa gave Fancy an "I dare you" look. "That's a great idea Theresa, I'm gonna go see what rooms are available!! I'll let you know what I decide!!" Fancy hurried out with something new to occupy her mind. "Theresa, that was genius. That should keep her mind off her troubles for a while anyway!!" Ethan laughed. "Yeah" Kay chimed in "Fancy loves all that fashion and decorating stuff!!" Theresa dipped into a bow, "Thank you, thank you" she said, giving her "royal" wave. Jessica, who had been quietly her hot chocolate finally spoke, "I'm gonna get sober, lay off the drugs---maybe even go back to school". "That is a wonderful idea Jess!" Kay grabbed her sister. "Let's go see that room you're staying in, we can talk more about your future there! Come on Miguel." Kay and Jessica scooted on out the door, Miguel stayed long enough to load their mugs in the dishwasher. "Thanks Miguel" Theresa said, he nodded on his way out. "Wow, the room sure did clear out fast!!" Ethan said. "Theresa---Hello---Earth to Theresa---Hey, where are you??" he said waving his hand in front of her face. "I'm sorry, I was just thinking back. I'm still trying to figure out what brought you to my bed that night, remember???" "Remember?? How could I forget???" It was like I was in some kind of trance or something-----" Ethan was cut off by the sound of breaking china. Theresa and Ethan turned to face Che' who was blushing five shades of red. "What is it Che'??" asked Theresa. "Oh Mrs. Crane, you are going to be sooooo mad at me. You're going to fire me!!! But, I only did it for you Puddincup!!!!!" "What exactly did you do Che'" asked Ethan. "Tell us, please. Maybe we can help you." "It's not like that Mr. Winthrop. It's--oh my-- I always thought it would be well, kinda fun to be a witch. Not a bad witch, but one who would help people, you know, do good!! It's just that, well--I'd been working on some potions and wondered if this one really worked. I knew both you and Mrs. Crane were miserable being apart so." Che' paused to breath for a minute "Well, I used a um----"liberating" potion. It was to bring you to your true love, the one your heart really desired by suggesting that they needed you to save them. Anyway, I didn't think it would do any harm. When I said "the woman you love is in danger" you sat right up and said "Theresa" I didn't mean no harm. I wasn't even sure it would work." "But, how did I get in Theresa's bed???" "You drove sir. You got in your car and drove. I was with you the whole time. Well that is until you two started doing the humpity hump, then I left. Please don't fire me ma'am!! I won't do it again, I swear!!" "Stop it Che', I'm not going to fire you but I still don't understand why?" Theresa's eyes begged for an answer. "Because you two are FATED that's why. I see it in my tarot cards!" "Yeah well, someone else saw Jared in her tarot cards--told me he was my destiny!!" "And you believed that phony?? That whack job at Kay's bridal shower??? She was hired by Rebecca to keep you away from Mr. Winthrop here. We hear talk you know!! Well, I'd better get back to work pickin up that china!!" Che' stood and busied herself with the broken china. "HHHMMMM" Theresa marveled. "Fate DID want us TOGETHER!!" she thought. "Honey, I gotta go--I'm gonna get these divorces rolling." Ethan said "I love you Theresa, don't ever doubt that." As Theresa replied "I love you too!!" Ethan kissed her on the forehead, the nose and finally her lips. When he finally headed out the door, Theresa was breathless. She decided to pass the time until she could show Ethan her appreciation, she would spend the day with the kids. Next---Will we find out what's up with Valerie and Vincent?? What does JT have to say?? And just why is Jared walking out of the station? ?
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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 22:13:42 GMT -5
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: HOW CAN SHE BE???Sam sat at his desk eyeing the growing mountain of files before him. His meeting with Judge Carter had been rescheduled. He had yet to meet her, just hoped she was an honest Judge. Alistair had had so many Judges on his payroll things never turned out the way they should. Carter was a new Judge in town--hopefully none of the "crooked" Crane's had gotten to her. "Hey Sam", Luis said, "I thought you had a meeting." "It got rescheduled for Monday. Have you started questioning JT??" "Not yet, was just gettin ready to have him brought up when I saw you sittin here." "Tell you what Luis, why don't you take Rebecca and I'll take Jared, then we can question JT together." Sam picked up the phone and called downstairs. "This is Sam, bring up Jared and Rebecca. Ok, thanks Jackson." As Sam and Luis head down the hall, Officer Amy brings Rebecca, "Take her to one." "Ok Chief". Sam turns to Luis "Just get to the bottom of this Luis, make her talk. Threaten to take her jewelry if you have to." Luis chuckles as he follows Rebecca into the room. Sam stood outside Room 2 waiting for Jared Casey. Officer Jackson leads him towards Sam. Just as they were almost at the door, Amy stepped into the hallway. Jared stopped in his tracks and stared, a look of puzzlement crossed his face. He couldn't take his eyes off of her. "Oh My God" she said as she passed by. Barely a whisper came from Jared's stunned voice. He said only one word~~~~~"Arabelle." Officer Jackson shoved him on through the door while Amy beat a path straight to the breakroom. "WHAT THE F^CK???" muttered Sam at the scene he had just witnessed. "Jackson, stay with Casey" he yelled as he headed for the breakroom himself. Amy sat at the table, crying into her hands. Sam asked softly "Want to tell me what that was?" "Chief, I~~I'm not sure where to start!!" "How about from the beginning?" Amy inhaled deeply. "Ok, but, well, its a long story that's all." "My name was Arabelle Prudence Crane but everyone called me "Pretty". After boarding school, I never returned to Harmony. Fancy and I had our problems, our parents didn't have time for us and I just wanted to start a new life where nobody knew my name. I moved to London after college and lived off my trustfund. Then, I was in a horrible car accident. I was terribly disfigured, my face was cut so badly by the glass and metal. It was--well, that's not really important. The plastic surgeon was going to repair my face, make me as "pretty" as ever he said. But I decided to do away with Pretty Crane altogether. I wanted my entire look changed. So, the doctor and I "designed" my new face. I changed my hair and everything right down to my style of clothing. After I had healed and the swelling went down, I for the first time really started to live." Amy paused to grab a soda. "I met Jared Casey at a ski lodge in Switzerland. We hit if off right away. I told him my name was Arabelle. Hearing him call me by my name gave me shivers. No One EVER called me Arabelle. I won't go into all that, I'll try to keep it short." "Jared and I were married on a beach in St. Thomas. He never knew I was a Crane. We were so happy~~~until the night we ran into Fox at a nightclub in California. Fox recognized me, said my eyes and my voice gave me away. He called me "Pretty". Before Fox could give away my secret, I pulled him away and told him everything. I begged him not to tell Jared who I really was. One thing led to another and Jared decided I must be having an affair with Fox. He wouldn't listen to me, not that I was willing to tell him Fox was my brother. He started acting crazy, got all controlling. I think he was having some sort of break down. I loved him so much. But by the time I was ready to tell the truth it was too late. Jared started locking me in the bedroom. No phone, no way out. I was a prisoner in our home. One night, for some reason, Jared was feeling romantic. Said he wanted to have a candlelit dinner on the balcony. For a while, everything was fine. Then he brought up Fox and we started fighting again. Not phsically, Jared never laid a hand on me in anger. But the accusations hurt just the same. Chief, I felt like I had no other option. I couldn't take it anymore so I threw myself over the balcony. I broke my arm, my leg and several ribs. Jared thought I was dead, I laid as still as I could. I heard him leave and he didn't come back. I eventually reached a phone and called for help. When I was taken to the hospital, I told them my name was Amy Miller. Arabelle Casey, disappeared without a trace. After I recovered from my injuries, I legally changed my name. And that is the high lights of my life, my story." "Eventually, I returned to Harmony and well-you know the rest." Amy fell back in her chair, exhausted from her confession. "How is it that no one has recognized you here--if Fox did before?" Sam asked. "Simple, colored contacts, even darker hair and I worked really hard to "learn" a new voice and manner of speaking." Amy reasoned. "But Jared just recognized you?" Sam was amazed, her story was incredible. "That's what I didn't expect. I guess he just "felt" it was me, you know?? His heart must have told on me." Amy said. "Get yourself together Amy, and uh, write all that down. I have a feeling you are going to have to face the music before all of this is over." Sam said as he turned to leave. "One more thing~~~how is it I was able to reach Pretty when you were here all the time?" "Chief, try as I might, I could never totally break away from my family. The number Fancy gave you is a cell phone I use just for them. I just happened to be off the day you called it." Amy explained. Sam walked toward Interrogation Room 2 with just one word on his mind. "INCREDIBLE!!" CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: A FRESH STARTBy the time Sam was ready to question Jared, Luis was finished with Rebecca. They met in the hall. "So~~~what did she have to say?" "Sam old Rebecca Sam! She did it for the money. She did it for Gwen. She didn't want Gwen to lose Ethan to Theresa. She found out JT was still alive and blackmailing almost everyone in Harmony. Wanted some of the money for herself. She's the on who actually sent the text message to Theresa, she's also the one who shot Jared. It was all part of their plan, he thought it would help him win Theresa's heart~~sympathy." Luis said. "There is a little more but nothing we don't already know." "Alright then, I'm gonna see what Jared gives us." Sam headed in to talk to a man who, in his opinion, needed some serious counseling. Jared looked defeated. Like he had just lost his best friend. Sam turned a chair around and straddled it, facing Jared. He folded his arms across the back of the chair and said "Tell me what happened Jared." Jared leaned up to the table, placed his elbows on it and dropped his head in his hands. "Chief Bennett, I just wanted Theresa to love me. Only me", he sounded as defeated as he looked. "I'd felt like a third wheel in my own marriage and didn't want that again. I thought this time if I was "sweet" enough, if I was "romantic" enough I could become the only one in her heart. I came to Harmony to settle a grudge with Fox Crane. He had cost me my Arabelle. Then I met Theresa. She was everything I thought Arabelle was, then I found out she was a Crane. That made her perfect, a way to get back at the Cranes. But I started to really fall for her. Too late, I found out that Ethan Winthrop was the only man her heart really had room for. It had happened again, I was a third wheel. In the end I tried one more time to win Theresa. She said no of course. She had another chance to be with Ethan and she was taking it. Then the blackmail started. I found out who had sent her that message and went to confront her. It was Rebecca, pretending to be Gwen. I let her convince me that her plan could work out in my favor. I was a fool, but I agreed." Jared paused, "could I get some water??" "Sure Jared, hold on a sec", Sam rose to go get a bottle of water from the break room. "Be right back." When he returned, he handed Jared the bottle and sat back down while he took a few long swallows. Then he continued. "I arranged to meet the blackmailer, supposedly to get the memory stick. Again it was Rebecca~~we decided that it would be more convincing if she shot me. It would be more threatening to Theresa. That is where it ended. Me shot, lying in an alley, bleeding to death. Thank God Theresa came in time." "Jared, I need you to tell me what happened to Arabelle." Sam prodded. He listened patiently as Jared repeated almost word for word what Amy had said. Except of course, the parts about her being Pretty Crane. As Jared finished, Sam handed him a pad and pen. "Write it down Jared, all of it." he said before he stepped from the room. "Jackson" Sam barked, as he sat down at his desk. "Go sit with Casey while he writes out his statement." "On my way Chief." came the reply. Sam was debating what to do about Amy when Luis sat down. "How'd it go Chief?" "Luis, you wouldn't believe me if I told you." Next----Sam and Luis hear from Valerie and Vincent. Will Amy reveal who she is?? Lancy Lovin anyone? ?
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Post by ♥Sam'sGirl/Spike'sHo on Apr 25, 2007 22:16:36 GMT -5
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: FANCY AND LUISFancy sat on the floor of one of the new bedrooms she had chosen, the bigger one, debating just what she wanted to do. She was going to turn the smaller one into a walk-in closet with full length mirrors, vanities, shelves for her purses and shoes, drawers for her belts and jewelry and plenty of room for her clothes. Suddenly she felt guilty for all the money she had wasted on the designer label clothes she had only worn once. She'd have to go through them, give them away maybe. Better yet, she could sell them on e-bay and donate the proceeds to a charity. She was going to add on to the bathroom, she needed her jacuzzi tub. "That is one luxury I will never give up" she thought "my bubble baths!!!" She'd gone out and bought some decorating magazines and was starting to thumb through them when her phone rang. "Fancy Crane". "Hey Fance, whatcha doin?" Luis drawled in that seductive voice of his. "Hey Luis. Nothin much. Just planning the decor for my new bedroom". "I was thinking of dropping by for some lunch, you game??" he asked. "Luis, you know I'm always game when it comes to you!" She was blushing, she felt the heat rise in her cheeks. "I'll be there in twenty" he said as he hung up. Fancy continued looking through the magazines--lost in the notes she was making. When the door opened, she jumped two feet off the floor. "Luis!! You startled me!! How did you know where I was??" "I ran into Theresa, she told me." As he entered the room, Fancy noticed the picnic basket he was carrying. "What's that??" she tried to peek. "Just a little picnic. Its too cold to do it outside, so I thought we could have one here." Fancy watched as he spread a blanket on the floor. He pulled a bottle of champa~~~nope, make that sparkling grape juice out of the basket. Fancy raised a quizzical eyebrow. "What?? I'm on duty!!" Luis said as he poured the juice into the champagne flutes. "Care to join me?" As they settled onto the blanket Luis raised his glass. "A toast to the most beautiful, thoughtful, generous woman I know. The woman who showed me that I could love again. And love deeply I might add! To Fancy, my tough as nails princess cop!!" He touched his glass to hers. *clink* They each took a drink. "I love you Fance!!" Luis said as he leaned in to kiss her. "MMMMM~~" said Fancy, he tasted of grape juice. "I'll have some more of that please." Luis happily obliged. After a few minutes he drew back. "Sorry baby but I need food!!!" He proceeded to pull fried chicken, pasta salad and a bowl of undetermined content out of the basket. They ate quietly, savoring the peacefulness of the room. When they were done, Luis reached for the bowl. As he opened it and Fancy saw its contents she said "Strawberries and cream!! One of my favorites." They fed each other and made idle chit chat for a while. Fancy was filling Luis on her plans for the bedrooms when his kiss cut her off. "Sorry Princess, but you had cream on your lip~ it was too inviting. Soon there harmless flirting took a serious turn. They were burning for each other--a need that had to be met. They tore at each others clothes, racing to see who could strip the other one faster. They laughed when the race ended in a tie. Luis pulled Fancy on top of him where he sat on the floor. "Make love to me Luis!!!" Fancy's voice was airy and broken. "UUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHH!! Fancy!!!" "RIDE EM COWGIRL!!!!!" _______________________________________ All too soon their love making came to an end. They lay on the floor, curled up together steadying their breathing. "You never cease to amaze me Fancy." Luis kissed her on the forehead. "I feel so alive when we are together." He began to formulate a plan, one that would hopefully make him the happiest man on earth. "I have to go Fance. There is something I need to take care of." Luis stood and began to get dressed. Fancy watched, fully appreciating the sight before her. "Call me later?" she asked. They kissed goodbye and Luis headed for the travel agency. CHAPTER NINETEEN: SAM, CHRIS AND QUESTIONS!Sam had just finished questioning Valerie and Vincent and they both had been in it for the money. The spying, the "investigative" reporting all because JT had offered them a stake in the Crane fortune he thought he could claim. Some people are just too greedy for their own good. Valerie was a power hungry schemer and Vincent, well, lets just say there was more going on there. Sam was going to have to question him further. All the pieces of Vincents story just didn't fit. Sam was making a list of cases he thought could be dealt with without an actual trial. First on his list was Chris and James--hopefully Ethan could sort this one out. Second was Jared. He really hadn't done anything illegal. Poor guy, he only had fallen in madly love with a woman who could never return his feelings. He'd become obsessed with her and then gotten himself shot for his trouble. He was going to talk to Judge Carter about this himself Sam decided. Then there was Fox Crane. He too hadn't done anything illegal, immoral yes, but illegal no. Julian had footed the bill for the hit and run and paid off the nurse as well. As much as Sam would love to punish Fox for what he had done to his daughter, there wasn't anything he could do legally. Sam would work this case out as well. Valerie and Vincent were going to do time. Probably not much, but there was no avoiding it. They were pawns in JT's game but they willingly committed crimes. JT still had to be questioned, Sam had saved the best for last. "I can't wait to hear HIS story" Sam thought. Julian, Rebecca, Spike and Sheridan he couldn't do anything for. Sam was sure Julian and Rebecca would do major time. Sheridan as well although most of her sentence would be to an insane asylum. She had really gone off the deep end. And that just left Herbert "Spike" Lester. For the murder charges alone Spike would be executed. The penalty for murder was death by lethal injection and Spike was looking at 6 counts of murder alone. That didn't include the other charges. "Amy" Sam called "Can I see you for a minute?" Amy appeared at his desk. "What is it Chief?" "Make sure someone has your statement typed and ready. I'm going to need it and you to accompany me to my meeting tomorrow. We meet with Judge Carter at 10am!" "I will be there Chief! I think Tyler is typing it now. I finished Rebecca and Valerie's statements and am working on Vincent's. Tyler also has Julian Crane's." Amy said. "Alright, as long as they are ready and on my desk before we leave for the meeting tomorrow." With that, Sam sent Amy back to her desk. Sam still had to look over the statements of Dr. Gasparo and Nurse Stevens. Sam pulled together the files he would take to the Judge. He'd decided Nurse Stevens could use a break. Short of losing her nursing license, he thought she probably would not be punished too harshly. He done some research on this Judge Carter. She was as honest as they came. She was tough but fair. Best of all, she'd had several people thrown in jail for their attempts to bribe her. That was a good sign. A very good sign indeed!!! ______________________________________________ As Ethan was driving home he decided to swing by the station to talk with Sam. He had decided the quickest way to get Jessica and Kay divorced was to take them to Reno. He could fly them there and bring them home, free of their respective spouses all in the same day. Ethan smiled as he pulled up in front of the station, he was glad he could do this for his sisters!! Sam looked up as the station door opened. "Hey Ethan, what are you doing here?" "I just stopped by to see if you had gotten the file on James Booth yet. I'm going to take Kay and Jessica to Reno tomorrow and thought I could review the papers on the flight." "Taking them to Reno? Why?" Sam asked. "It's the quickest way to get it done. We can go in the morning and be back in time for dinner." Sam handed Ethan the file. "Dad, one thing has been bothering me about this James/Marty thing. Why is it that he didn't recognize Luis? Why didn't Luis recognize him??" Ethan shook his head and rose to leave. "It's odd--so many people involved and yet no one knew how deep it ran." he remarked as he headed for the door. "I've got to get home. Would you like to join us for dinner?" "Sounds good son!! I'll see you then." Sam replied. As Ethan left Sam decided to pay Chris a little visit. He'd call first, see if maybe James could go spend some time with Little Ethan. That way he and Chris could "chat" in private. _____________________________________________ Sam knocked on the door of the cottage and waited for Chris to open the door. "Chief Bennett" came a voice from behind him. "You beat me here. I just took James to the mansion. Please come in". As they removed their coats Chris asked "Can I get you anything? Coffee?" "No thanks, I just have a few more questions. Do you mind if I tape our conversation?" "Not at all Chief but why?" "I'm going to need to add this to your previous statement. I'm meeting with a Judge tomorrow and I want to be sure we have all the information. Anything to answer the questions she may have." Sam said. "Shall we begin?" Chris nodded his agreement. Sam posed his first question "How is it that you came to have custody of Marty?" "Well, I was sent to Harmony to pose as the father of a child named James. I was to pretend that Maureen had been my wife. I was given documentation and pictures to prove it by Alistair Crane. There was a marriage license, birth certificate, everything I needed to prove I was his father. When I arrived in Harmony and found James with Sheridan, the documents withstood the scrutiny." "How did Marty end up with Maureen?" "I don't know. I wasn't included in the "plan" that early. I know Maureen was supposed to "taunt" Sheridan with James. But, after the tsunami, Alistair changed his tactics." Chris got up and poured himself a stiff drink. "Look Sam, I really don't know how Alistair arranged it all-- I just did what he ordered me to." "Did you know that James was really Marty??" Chris took a deep breath, "No, not at first. I was told that the boys parents had died. He had been adopted through an agency. It wasn't until I was destroying all traces of my connection to Alistair and the Omega Project that I ran across his true identity. Sheridan and I were together by then. We were married, she WAS his mother--I decided to keep that a secret. I ---it was of me. But I had really grown to love Sheridan. I quit "working" for Alistair long before he died." "Did you destroy those papers as well?" "No--I had a feeling I would one day need them. I'll get them for you. Just give me a minute." Chris headed into the bedroom. He returned seconds later carrying a file. "Everything is in here." he said as he handed it to Sam. "Tell me Chris, how is it that Marty didn't recognize anyone?? How is it that no one recognized him??" "Beats me Sam. I always just assumed he had been too young to remember. I just figured as he had grown, he'd changed enough that no one recognized him. Some kids change a lot." "Was he hypnotized? Brainwashed??" "I really don't know Sam. I wish I could be more helpful. If it matters, I did care about him. I 'll do whatever I can to make this right. But how do I do it? How do I give him back to Luis? How do we totally upset what he has come to know without hurting him?" Chris wondered. Sam had no answer. He shook his head "D@mned if I know. We'll figure it out, somehow." Sam reached for the tape recorder and shut it off. "I'll be on my way. And I will be in touch." CHAPTER TWENTY: AFTER DINNER DELIGHTCRANE MANSIONTheresa, Ethan, Sam, Luis, Fancy, Jessica, Kay and Miguel are in the library. Ethan was speaking: "So Kay, Jess, we'll fly out tomorrow morning--be on that plane by 6am- the sooner we get to Reno, the sooner you will have your divorces." Fancy turned to Luis "Maybe we should join them. Stay in Reno for a few days, maybe hit Las Vegas. Get away from it all you know?" "Fance, I can't right now. I can't go anywhere till we work out this situation with Marty. I'm sorry---rain check?" Fancy kissed Luis "Of course. I'm the one who should be sorry, I wasn't thinking. Getting Marty back with his daddy is much more important. I can wait!" she tweaked his nose. "Speaking of Marty, Ethan I have a few more pages to add to the file I gave you. You'll be needing them so you will have the whole picture. I sure hope you can sort it out." Sam let to retrieve the file from his car. "Luis, when are you going to tell Mama? She will be furious if you wait too long" Theresa said. "Not until I have full and legal custody. I want everything to be in order." he replied. Sam returned, handed the file to Ethan and asked "What kind of time do you think Chris will do? Any? I know you really haven't gotten into it--but any thoughts?" "Not really, you said there is nothing to link him to Alistair...." Ethan held up a document with the Omega symbol on it "except this. There is no evidence of the embezzlement. He wasn't the one who actually kidnapped Marty--maybe unlawful imprisonment of a minor--I'm not sure. Maybe after I go over the file I'll have a better idea." "Will I get him back?" Luis asked quietly. "Oh yeah, no doubt about that. I have a feeling it will take longer emotionally than it will legally and physically, but it will happen. You just need to keep the faith." replied Ethan. "Now if you don't mind, Theresa and I are going to call it a night. Kay, Jessica, you should too--we have an early flight and I don't want any delays!!!" Everyone said their good nights and headed on their way. It would be another peaceful night here on Raven Hill. __________________________________________ Theresa was in the shower as she heard the sliding door open. "Need me to soap your back?" came Ethan's voice low---sexy--as he stepped in behind her. "Ethan wha-what are you doing?" she feigned surprise as he ran his hands over her body. "SSSH" he whispered as one hand snaked around her waist and the other slid toward her breast. He pulled her back to him, raining hot kisses across her shoulder. Theresa gasped as his hands explored her body---"Ethan"--he turned her to face him, plunged his hands into her hair and pulled her head back. Quite effectively opening her mouth for his savage kisses. Theresa couldn't think, this was how she liked Ethan best, hot, driven, primal. Her need for him burned as strongly as his for her. "Oh!" a sign escaped her lips---"MMMMMMMMMMMMMMm" rumbled from his. He picked her up and threw her legs around him. He pushed her back against the shower door. She held on to his shoulders, bracing her feet against the wall behind him. He took her then. He played her body so well. The water streamed from the shower unnoticed--in their world there was just the two of them. Just as sweet release was about to come for both of them, the shower door gave way. The fell to the floor, their climax uninterrupted. Finally, the reached the apex they had been striving for, together. Then when she could breath again Theresa joked "Talk about earth shattering!" Ethan groaned "that was pretty lame Theresa." he stood and helped her to her feet. "Good thing that glass is shatterproof. You could have been seriously injured." Ethan scooped her into his arms and carried her to the bed. They lay there snuggling, talking about the kids and all the events that had brought them to this moment. Calmly rehashing their history. "If I could change one thing" said Ethan "it would be marrying Gwen to be honorable. I would have followed my heart---straight to you." Theresa smiled "Our past has made us who we are. I have no doubt that our love can survive anything Ethan. It has already survived EVERYTHING." Slowly, she climbed on top of him. "I hope you are ready for round two!!!" Next--Sam meets the Judge. The Crane jet takes off. Who does Noah run into on his way to the Bennett dinner??
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Post by Paulweeen on Apr 26, 2007 7:50:05 GMT -5
WOW awesome!!!
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Post by tinka♥belle on Apr 26, 2007 10:00:35 GMT -5
Awsome story, my favorite part was the sexy Ethan shower part, If only JERk could write like this!! More please!!
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