Remembrance

PROLOGUE:

Sheridan Crane (aka diana) went for a walk on the beach and descided she felt like a swim in the beautiful night air ocean. "A Little swim wont kill me" she said as she took off her shoes and started to strip some of her clothes and put them aside then walked toward the water. As she swam she got a cramp in her legs and the feeling of pain began to overwelm her and she suddenly couldnt swim anymore, she was out in the middle of the ocean she couldnt even see land from where she was as she was out too far .

"heeelp" she screamed into the silent night air. Trembling from the freezing cold water , her voice was getting lower and it seemed to appear she was getting hyperthermia . She now realized that no-one was coming for her and that she was going to die out here alone and she wouldnt never have the chance to find out about her past or about her former lover.

Meanwhile back at the hotel Brian decided to go look fo "Diana" as she had suddenly took off without saying a word and he was starting to get worried about her. "Wherever did you go Diana?" he said aloud . He wondered on the beach trying to think of anywhere she might ahve gone at this hour of the night when suddenly he could have sworn he heard of a voice calling for help, he didn't know who it was but he knew he had to help her. He threw off his clothes and ran through the water trying to swim toward the voice.

He swam through the rough thrushing water until he saw a body laying ontop of the water fearing death he hooked her around his arms pulling her slowly back to shore. Once onshore he looked in horror when he realized it was diana , and desperately tried to revive her. "Come on, Diana, please wake up.. come on" he begged. He layed her on her back and felt her heart, he pushed down on it , trying to revive her through the act that he learn by CPR. "one, two, three. breathe" He pumped her heart than breathing air into her mouth so that to give her lungs oxygen.

After a few more rounds, he was about to give up as he thought that there was no more hope left, he suddenly felt her heart, she had a pulse. weak but still a pulse. Brian beathed a sigh of relief and lefted her up and carried her back to teh hotel to get Doc to check her out. A few minutes later, Brian comes rushing through the hotel doors and sees Liz and Doc standing at the counter they are in a look of shock as they have no idea whats going on. "Brian..what happened....."Liz started to say. "Looks like she was going for a swim and got caught in the tide or something i dont know, all i saw was i heard someone calling for help, i didn't know who it was or why they were out in the freezing water so late but i knew i couldnt let her die." Brian said as he has a look of worry on his face.

Doc took one look at her. "Come bring her back to her room and i will need to look at her she may have gotten hyperthermia or worse, it kinda depends on how long she was out in the water for ." Brian took her and carried her into her rooma nd layed her on her bed, looking at her she was very pale. Doc had ordered them to leave for awhile while he examined her. Liz and Brian waited outside. Liz took Brian aside. "Look you done it again, you save her again.is this ever going to stop, wait i didn't mean that." Brian looked at her surprised.

"Liz.. why did you say that, if i didn't save her she would be dead right now and even now we have no idea if she will survive the night or not and your standing here telling me to stop saviong her, if even it was someone different i would have done the same thing no exceptions." He said with a look of confusion on his face. Liz was prepared to tell him why she had been cold about him and diana for all these months and how she never really liked her, well its not that she didn't like her , she was jealous of their relationship, something that she wants again with Brian.

"The reason why is because i still love you and i never stopped, why do you think i have been upset to see you and Diana together, have her stay so close to you, when before you rescued her teh first time, it was just us and now its not, it has killed me to see you two together breaking my heartfor us not being together." Liz said , tears starting to stream down her cheeks looking in his eyes to hopefully find a answer after confessing her feelings and truing to find a reaction to her news.

Brian was in a state of shock. "Liz..i um.." He started to say walking closer to her and looking into her eyes. Then before he could say anymore Doc came out and told them what he had discovered. "So, she has hyperthermia, the good news is that she is going to live" "Phew, thats a relief" brian said. Doc then prepared them for the next thing he was about to say.

"But.. there is one more thing.. beacause of the hyperthermia she has suddenly fallen into a coma, which has never happened before, this seems to be within her mind, for her to wake up she has to settle somethings within her mind , her head and her heart , so there's nothing to be done until that happens and we will never know until the time comes that she does wake up, there may even be a miracle and this experience could job her memory and when she wakes up she may not be Diana anymore . she may be the woman she was before." he concluded his discovery to them both in a state of shock and silent.



To Be Continued…

Chapter 1:

As Everyone stood around as Sheridan lay on the bed in a restless coma, mumling things like Harmony, Martin, Luis, Explosion, Car Crash. Brian Looked confused. " Doc, What is Diana talking about? what does these names and words mean?" He said Shocked. " Why Brian you look like you know these names? .. do you?" Doc asked him. Brian slowly looked up . " Well yes, you know how i dont talk about my past well that is beacuse it is too painful, the things she is saying are related to me, Like Martin is the name of my father who disappeared years ago, Luis is the name of my brother who i think hates me... Harmony is the name of my home town but im not sure about the explosion , or the other words...The Explosion could be from the boat explosion when i rescued her from the ocean.

Meanwhile They all concentrate On Sheridan. While in a deep deep coma .. Sheridan suddenly sees herself in like a dream like reality but she knows that It is her memories coming all back. The first set of memories that comes back which involves her first meeting with her " dead lover" She crashes into his car and finds out his name Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald followed by her arrest and how she hated him . All these memories came all at once that she has to take it all in. She then finds herself Doing Community service,Dancing many tangos and thats when she realizes is where she got her moves from.

It is liek she is reliving it all over again like for the first time, then there's their first date, second, but also she goes down to the warf and sees Luis.. her love saying that he is just using her, she cries and goes home ... She couldnt believe that he doesnt love her. Then she sees herself leave for paris, nearly getting killed by some drug lords and then Luis coming to rescue her again and again.

" No,.. help.. " she cries out. She remembers everything beginning of their relationship, her " Buried alive" them getting back together and all the way through to their wedding and the explosion on their boat. She then sees herself at the altar.. OMG.. she got married, it was in bermuda, She is MRs.. Luis Lopez Fitzgerald. It seems they got married the night before their day on the seas in a small chapel but they wanted to wait til they got back to Harmony before telling anyone,it didn't happens as she had found a bomb on their boat and then it exploded. She then remembered her name, she was Sheridan Crane.

Sheridan was suddenly jolted awake. " Oh God, i remember, i remember everything i know who i am and everything about my past" She annouced to a stunned Brian, Liz and Doc who were waiting for what she meant and what she remembered.

To Be Continued…

Chapter 2:

Sheridan bolted upright suddenly realizing who she was, she looked around her surroundings. She was then confronted by 3 pairs of eyes, Brians, Liz's and Docs looking all confused. She suddenly rememered what Luis must be going through, so she had to get to him and explain she was alive and that they could be together again, she was ready to bolt out of there forgetting all about everyone else when Brian took her and held her by her shoulders. " Diana wait, where do you think your going you almost drowned and what did you mean you remember everything ?" Brian asked curiously.

Sheridan relaxed and stood back for a moment. " well....First i have to get off of this island, i have spent way too much time without Luis and what i meant when i said that i remember everything is that one i know who you really are Brian.. or should i say Antonio and i am Sheridan Crane.. or should i say Sheridan Lopez-Fitzgerald." She started off by saying she could tell by the shocked look on their faces that they didn't know . So she told them Her and Luis's Love story of how they Met .. not off to a good start til how they got married and then the thing that happened with their boat out on the ocean.

Sheridan then smiled and realized how good it felt to remember everthing and everyone and couldnt wait til she got back to her Luis and they would live happily ever after.. for real this time . She then saw Antonio's look of anger on his face. She asked what was wrong, the look in his eyes simply said it all but she was wrong and his true feeling about this situation was revealed when he spoke. The anger that was building up inside him ever since Luis had stolen Beth from him back in high school all came flooding out, he had stolen another girl He liked.

"nnnnnoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luis im going to get you for this,this all your fault" Antonio had yelled out venting his frustrations out on Sheridan even though it was not her fault. He came storming at Sheridan like a maniache grabbed her by the shoulders which scared her , she really thought he was going to hit her or ..or something worse, she desperately needed to get him to calm down and they could work this out like rational adults but at the moment he didn't seem like one , he seemed like a animal. Antonio was shaking her until he realized what he was doing was wrong and that he wanst angry anymore, he was just taking his frustrations out on someone and she just seemed to be there.

" Oh.. im sorry Dian...i mean Sheridan - I didn't mean to hurt you and if i did im sorry i hope you know that after all we have been through i wouldnt intentionally hurt you, i guess i was angry as it seemd Luis had taken abother girl from me, but you wernt mine to begin with and Luis had you first so you should be with him , as he seems to make you happy and i know he has missed you like crazy .. i had seen him at christmas, remember when we went to Harmony and it was killing him thinking you were dead , oh my god, i cant believe you were with me in Harmony, you are from there any no-one saw you, it was so unbelievable..come on... go pack your stuff we are leaving for Harmony very soon just as soon as i get plane reservations.. and before you ask yes i am going back to stay too, no-more running, hiding time to face up to my past.

Liz went up to them and smiled. " oh i cannot believe this..this is just so great.. i was just talking to Doc and you two talked and it seems we all have something in common. We are all from the same place or, at least have a connection there .. you see the thing i didn't tell you Bri.. i mean Antonio is that I am from Harmony until about 20 years ago when i left under some circumstances and Doc told me the same about him, small world isnt it? Welll we both decided after hearing what you were saying that we should all face up to our pasts , so we are coming back to Harmony ans will see where it leads us, see what comes of it.

So Antonio pack your stuff , Sheridan also and Doc and i will do the reservations and do our stuff" Liz explained with tears of joy in her eyes. They all nodded and left in different directions...all thinking of how long it has been and how will happen when they reach Harmony.

To Be Continued…

Chapter 3:

A few hours later The group step off the plane and breathe a sigh of relief and nervousness about what was to come . Antonio was driving Sheridan to Pilar's house knowing their loved ones will be there, Sheridan had asked Doc and Liz who they knew here and who they are going to see to settle their past but they didn't say anything. So Doc and Liz went off in different directions . Once Antonio reached his house he was nervous and hell and he looked at Sheridan she looked like a happy school child on her first day of school, he knew that this will be a great shock to everyone especially Luis.

" oh God - i forgot to call Mama and Luis to tell them about me coming home and that you are alive, Luis is not going to believe it, he's going to be so shocked ." Sheridan Turned around shocked. " what, you didn't tell Luis.. oh god, is he in for a shock or what.." She then smiled at the thought of surprising him and what a wonderful the reunion will be , being with Luis again and they can start their marriage off to a good start. They then both hopped out of the car and heading up toward the front door, Antonio decided to knock as he hasnt been home in so many years.

Sheridans back was facing the door , so you wouldnt be able to tell it was her unless she turned around. A minute later Pilar opened the door to see a delighted Antonio. " Antonio, mijo..omg,. my son has returned" She cried out then grabbed and held him like she wasnt going to let go . Antonio had tears in his eyes and was beginning to cry after being separated from his family for too many years he was finally back for good and nothing or no-one ever again would hurt his family or tear him away from them again. " Yes, Mama its me Antonio.. ive missed you so very much and im here to stay" wiping the tears from his eyes like a child.

A few minutes later Luis came through the front door. " Mama, whats going on who's at the door" he said and stopped dead at his tracks when he saw he brother. " Antonio, its good to ahve you back" luis commented and embraced hos brother. Luis had realized how hard he had been on him during christmas and wanted to make it up to him and he was truely glad to have him back to complete the family, now if only sheridan was here, no luis thought to himself that is not possible, she is dead and you have to move on , its what she would have wanted. Antonio and Pilar was shocked and surprised by Luis's sudden turn of events but they didn't say anuthing as they now have their family back, and that is how its going to stay.

Luis then looked behind Antonio to see a beautiful blonde haired woman her back was turned, she must be Antonio's gitlfriend or wife. " Hey bro - i didn't realize you brought somone..what are you guys married or just dating?" Luis looked at him curiously. Antonio got uncomfortable . " Um..well Luis.. its not like that she is just a friend, and she cannot be with me as she is married.... to you?" Luis was totally confused. " Antonio what the hell are you talking about...the only woamn i truely loved was Sher..and when we..um..never mind cause she is gone and i have never been married or involved really with anyone else."

Antonio smiled then montioned for Sheridan to turn around. " Luis.. i do believe you know this woman..this is you wife.. am i not correct.. Sheridan Crane Fitzgerald." Luis couldnt believe what his eyes were telling him and what his brother just told him out of his mouth. " Sheridan?? is that you.. what!! how can this be.. you dead.. arent you..but you here with me, i see you" he then tocuhes her soft skin and runs his fingers along her lips. " i feel you skin..omg this is really you, you have no idea how much i have wanted this for so long." He brings her close feeling her arms around him, her breath on his cheek, her soft cheeks against his omg this is really happening , she is with him, now and forever he wasnt dreaming, he thought....

Sheridan was now crying with tears of joy after so long she was finally back with her Luis the love of her life,. now and forever and nothing will tear them apart ever again. " Yes its me Luis..im here...im not going anywhere..i'll tell you the whole story later but right now i just wnat to eb in your arms." Luis nodded, he had no problem with that, as he held onto her so tight not wanting to let go. To Be Continued…

Chapter 4:

Meanwhile Liz was driving to the other side of town where all the rich people lived for some reason. She then began to think back to a time, a time when she was here all happy with the man she loved. But he had ruined her life but she had though she loved him at the time, she was young and very vulnerable to men and he was all sweet to her ..then the Cranes ruined her life took what was precious to her and more she will never forgive them for what they did ever. " Julian you are going to pay.." she vowed as she neared the Mansion on the hill known as The Crane estate.

She knew she had to do this so she could move on, he has been haunting her fo so many years and she refused to let it still taunt her dreams otherwise she will never be able to move on and be happy she got out of the car and started to walk toward the front entrance which brings back painful memories of the times she used to come here to see if Julian was home but after awhile he had no time for her anymore, she was just someone to past the time while he waited for somoen who was right for him but at that time she was so in love she felt she was right for him but he didn't see it that way... she was like a plaything to him , that thought made her angry, thinking back on how much time she spent with him and how much she loved him.

But now he was going to have it, she had to say what has been burdening her for so long and no-one or nothing will stop her from saying it, then she will be able to leave and get on with her life, he will no longer invade her dreams or hold her back. Doc decided to walk to where he was going as it was not that far and he needed some time to clear his head as he hadnt been in Harmony for so long and he havent seen this person for what 20 years and he wanst sure how they wouldnt react seeing him again.

While walking through the streets he begins to have flashbacks of being in high school. playing football and basketball with his friends, sam bennett, Tc russell and some other kids, he always wondered what ever happened to them. Then after high school he had to move away to boston which is where he met his wife, until she went missing and hasnt been found since. " Grace.. i still miss you at times, ive always hoped you are safe and happy" he said aloud.

He walked into the street where his friend now lived, Sam.. i hope you are surprised to see me.. He than came up to the house which he found out he now lived with his wife and kids . He walked up the path and knocked on the door and waited for someone to answer. After a little bit he was about to leave and come back later when a couple stood at the door. Doc was in complete shock that was Sam alright he hadnt changed much over the years but the woman next to him.. no it couldnt be.. could it.. after all these years... " Grace?" Doc mumbled..... Sam and grace just looked at him in shock not knowing what to make of it.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 5:

It had been over 10 minutes and Luis and Sheridan hadnt stopped holding each other or kissing for that matter and Antonio and Pilar just stood there with a smirk on their faces realizing that they had no idea that they were infact there they seemed to be wrapped up in their own little world and who could blame them, they have been torn apart for months and needed time to catch up. A minute later Antonio and Pilar laughed which they meant to like interrupt them because they were still outside and it was very public and no one else knew she is alive.

" Ahem - Maybe you should continue this inside and i think there needs to be some explaining to be done..." Pilar said. Sheridan and Luis parted , looked up at them and cracked up laughing suddenly realizing how much time they were so involved with each other that they forgot all about everyone else. Luis nodded and he and Sheridan went inside the hose both sitting on the couch inches apart as they never wanted to be apart ever again.

Antonio and Pilar looked at each other and then walked in sitting on the other chairs that were left. Pilar looked at Luis and Sheridan and there was no doubt that this time no was not letting her out of his sight. Pilar cleared her throat and began to speak, she decided Antonio could be the first one to explain his story. " Okay Antonio..whats's your story.. how did you find Sheridan, Where have you been all these years and why did you leave?" Pilar said kinda anxious to know what really happened to make him leave.

They all looked at Antonio as he turned to face them, he knew it was time he should tell them the truth. He than took a deep breath and was ready to tell his story. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Liz walked up to the front door of the Crane mansion the very same where Julian took her on a tour when no-one was home and where they made love numerous times.. good times.. she started to daydream of how good those times were and how she was so taken in by Julian then a minute later she made herself snap out of it and go back to reality.

" Snap out of it. you know what you came back here for. to get rod of him.. from your mind and heart so you can move on and be happy and no more mourn the loss of everything you have lost over the years." She told herself . She then knocked on the familar door and waited til somone answered but a few minutes later she was still waiting and no-one answered. " Maybe everyone is out.." she thought. She was about to leave when suddenly the door seemed to open by its=self like she was meant to go in even though she wasnt sure if anyone was home and her gut told her to go on and confront her past.

She stepped inside and slowly made her way toward Julians study for some reason she was guided toward the room and when she was outside the room she heard voices she peeked in and saw the man she had been running from all these years, the one and only Julian Crane, the man who made her go weak at the knees. how she was completely intangled by him at the sight of him she seemed to remember the good times and was tempted to reminise the good times.

She then heard another voice but didn't see anyone but she sure reconized the voice, she stepped forward into the room and squealed. " JULLIAN!!!! ALISTAIR!! i know thats you on the phone!!!" Liz gave Julian such a fright that she jumped and turned around, shocked at who he was seeing after all these years. Alistair was the next to speak even if it was through speakerphone.

" Liz.. how nice it is to hear your voice again.. boy does it bring back time.. long time ago" he sounded very sincere but she knew it was a cover as he always has hated her from the beginning he told her once that he thinks she wa sjust after Julians money and that he was not going to allow that so he had to do what he had to do.

Liz smirked knowing full well how he really felt she then looked at Julain who was in a state of shock. " Liz.. omg.. what are you doing here?" Julian stood in front of her and watched her smirk expression go to angry and mad as one look at him brought back why she had came and what he did to her all those years ago something she will never forget.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 6:

Liz's face got stone cold as she looked at him with pain and anger in her eyes, she was going to explode after all these years she was ready to let her emotions go. "What am i doing here? well that is the question is it now...what im doing here is that you are going to pay for everything you have put me through then im going to leave ." She said her voice horrid and disgusted. Julian backed up.

"Liz.. im so.r.r.y " he mumbled as she attacked him. "Sorry just doenst cut it JULIAN. what you did to me there's nothing you could say or do to make it right.. you led me on, made me think we had something special. then you go wham, dump me just like that, do you have any idea how i felt!? no - of course you dont! i tried calling but you wouldnt take my calls and you just up and left without speaking to me again. Do you know what they call people they that..an asshole, a lowlife.. do you get it!! what you did was so low that its unexcuseable and there's nothing you could do or say to make it better.

You may have been living you life guilt free all these years but have i? no it has been the most painful 20 years of my life but the reason i came back was to deal with my past and so i can move on and now i ahve said this im gonna go and never see your disgusting, pathetic, two-timing face ever again. Oh and that goes the same for you Alistair.. you two no longer control my life." As she said that she turned around and slammed the study door shut leaving julian speechless. Grace and Sam are totally confused at this guy who seems to know who she is even though if they dont know him.

Grace looked at Doc with great confusion and shock as she had never seen him in her life before but maybe she knew him but simply couldnt remember she just had to find out. "Um.. excuse me sorry for asking but me and my husband are confused but do i know you? you seem to know my know but ive never seen you before" She slowly asked him she then looked from Sam to Doc wondering what the heck was going on. Doc looked at her weary as he wondered why she didn't reconize him.

"Grace.. you dont know me? how could you not we were married for a while before you disappeared and why are you saying about him being your husband when i am, i simply dont understand" He said. Grace looked at Sam and she nodded. "Well since i know more than Grace does i thought i could expplain to you the story.

Well it started about 20 years ago when i was working in Boston and there was a fire in my building of where i lived and i knew by gut feeling that i had to rescue whoever was in there so i kicked down the door and i saw Grace here lying asleep on the bed with fire surrounding everywhere and i knew i had to get her out of there so once i had i took her outside and i had asked her name but she simply couldnt remember.. she couldnt remember anything at all. who she was. where she was from anything at all. it was lucky she didn't die.

And since she didn't have anywhere to stay i offered her that she could coem stay with me, she agreed and then as the months passed we had gotten to know each other and we fell in love and got married, oh the reason why we thought her name was Grace was that cause when i rescued her there was a piece of paper with the name" Grace" on it. So later we got married and moved back to Harmony as this is my home town and now we have 3 beautiful children and Grace's niece living with us, we couldnt be happier now if only Grace's memory returns that would be the greatest gift.

But if you are married to her then our marriage wouldnt be valid but im not giving up on her in case the reason you came is to reclaim her there's nothing thats going to tear up our family do you hear" Sam explained his voice trying to sound as calm as possible. Doc was shocked and tried to adknowledge it all at once. "wow. wow, calm down, no i'm not here to take her back, i just needed to see whatever happened to her and see to see if she was okay, i will tell you my story okay.

Well we were 19 i had met her back in Boston and i accidently knocked into her in a bookstore and we started talking and then we started dating we talked about what we wanted in life, what we hoped to achieve alot of it literacy and we grew close so a few months later it was a spur of the moment thing i proopse she said yes and we eloped in vegas. We had alot of fun but quickly realized that it wasn't working out and were going to get a annulment. The day before the Annulment she disappeared and i had no idea where she had gone and now i know what happened.

So for months i was looking and looking but since i didn't have her picture i couldnt take it to the police so it was just up to me but it was no use i couldnt find her anywhere so a few months after that i realized that i wouldnt find her and i hoped she was okay so i had the annulment finalized as she had already signed the papers but i wanted to clear that up and what i said about her being my wife well all i mean that she was." He responded. Sam and grace relaxed.

" oh. thanks you so much for coming down and telling us now i dont have to wonder about my past , if i dont remember it at least i kinda know apart of it though, i really appreciate it." Grace told Doc. Doc smiled. "Its okay. im glad your okay. Im sorry but i have to jet off i only came to to how you were and it seemed like your happy..so i'll get going." Grace grinned " Thanks again so much you ahve no idea how much it means to me.oh okay goodbye then . hope everything works out for you."

They said their goodbyes and Doc left with a look of peace on his face realizing now he can get on with his life without wondering what happened to her and now he is glad she is happy. Back at the lopez-fitzgerald house everyone was waiting for Antonio to tell them his story.

" well okay so i was on a fishing boat one night for what was my job and then all of a sudden i get something caught in the net and as it turns out it is a woman so i knew i had to take her somewhere so we took the boat back to the island where i was living but she had no memory of anything she called herself diana cause thats the only name that first popped into her mind so we called her that so along the way she began to have flashes of her lover but thought he was dead which was very painful for her.

But for a quick ending a few days ago she decides to go for a swim and i bring her back after getting worried about her and she ends up in like a trance acoma kinda thing and i guess that must have brought back her entire memory and when she woke she told me who she was of course i was shocked but i accepted that she loved you Luis as i liked her alot but im glad you guys are happy i just hope i find someone and i can have the love like you guys have. Anyways well i have been off a small island near bermuda working on fishing boats.

The reason i left was that i was forced too.Cause one day i caught an argument between Alistair and Papa and he was pushed the the stairs of the Crane Mansion im sure it was on purpose and they saw that they were caught and Alistair warned me to leave town or else he would kill me and the rest of my family and after what he was capable of i knew he menat it so i wanted to protect you all so i thought leaving would not cause you as much pain as having em dead or i didn't wnat to see you guys dead im sorry for not keeping in touch i thought if i did then they would find out and do what they promised so i away kept away.

I hope you can forgive me but now i dont care what they said anymore im here to stay." After he finished his story Pilar went up to him and held him so tight. "I'm so glad you back and of course i can forgive you, you are my son after all i know you were trying to protect us. And im just so glad its all in the past and we can move on with our lives and maybe you can fine some love."

Antonio smiled and agreed, Luis got up and shaked hands with his brother in appreciation for looking after his love and to say welcome back. They all laughed and sat down to eat all happy now everything was out in the open.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 8:

Antonio quickily pulled the young woman out of the water and onto the sand. He checked her pulse oh god she's not breathing he thought thousands of thoughts going through his head he told himself he couldnt let this woman die he just cannot. He turned the woman on her side , tilted her head upwards to clear her airways opened her mouth and began to do CPR. " One , two, three BREATH" he pumped her chest and breathed into her mouth to give her any ounce of oxygen.

He did this repeately like he was taught in his training when he was younger. " Come on.. breathe i cannot let you die i wont let it happen" He kept on pumping at her heart and giving her oxygen determined for her to breathe. After 5 more counts he heard a coughing sound and then the woman suddenly came conscious and started to cough up water which was totally normal for someone who nearly drowned .

He helped her up making sure she was alright he sat down beside her and looked into her eyes there was just something about her that he coulnt put his finger on and it wasnt just her looks he imagined she is beuatiful on the inside as well as the outside and he was determined on getting to know her better but he just had to find a way to get her to go out with him. He loved the way her eyes sparkled they were like a ocean you could drown yourself into its gets you hooked.

Look at how i am sounding i just saved her life its not like i know her anything - yet ! plus she might already have a boyfriend god i hope not though ..this thought went through his head. For some reason she looks so familir to him but he just didn't know why, has he seen her someplace no cant be Harmony because he had just got back in town and he wasnt sure if she was a traveller that she was just passing through on her way to some other exotic place not that Harmony is exotic in fact its pretty dull compared to some of the places he could name or could she live in Harmony??... he knows he hadnt bene home in many years but he was sure he would reconize someoen as beautiful as her if he knew him and wouldnt she know him if they had met before, could they have met in Bermuda where he had been residing or some other place.

Antonio stood up reached his hand downtoward her and she grabbed it and she stood up smiling up at him. He decided to be the first one to speak and to introduce himself. " Hi.. my name is Antonio lopez-Fitzgerald. are you okay now thsoe were definitely rough waters out there.?" he asked her gently starring at her intently and had a gut feeling there was more to her more mystery like a puzzle and she was definitely one puzzle he would love to solve.

The young woamn looked up toward his wet handsome face. "My name is beth. - Omg! - Antonio is that you. It has been years" Beth said in shock one minute she was standing there then the next she had a urge so she ran and hugged him so tight. She had all these emotions flowing through him from one summer long long time ago while she was going out with Luis she was not in love with him anymore she had falling for his brother and couldnt deny it any longer.

They were both teenagers but their love was real til he was ripped away from her when he left town and deserted her and since she didn't want to hurt Luis by breaking up with him she had to force herslef to fall in love with Luis all over again and when she began to love him he broke up with her instead and she felt like she should be heart broken but relaly wasnt but she acted like it because that is what everyone expected her too everyone had so many expectations that she just had to follow through, Antonio had left so what else could she had done .

Tears began to roll down her cheeks at the remembrance of their love but then suddenly remembered that he had left her, deserted what they had and she recalled how hurt and angry she was and she still wasn't over it. Antonio finally released her grip, he couldn't believe it, his love the first woman he has ever loved and still did was standing right in front of him he looked in her eyes first her statement was happiness, love then it faded to hurt and anger he was confused he didn't know why she suddenly seemd so angry and was determined to find out why. " Beth honey omg, it sure has been a long time, what 10 or 15 years. what is wrong?"

Beth's expressed turned into a scowl she looked so angry that she could hit him and thats exactly what she did. " Do not call me honey.. that was taken away when you betrayed me you bastard and you know what you deserve? this" Beth then gave him her right hook sending him flying to the sand. Those Lessons she took in self-defense paid off. she thought

To Be Continued...

Chapter 9:

Luis had walked up to the beach house and talked to the owner since they were selling how much they wanted for it. 30 minutes later Luis came out with a smile of satsisfaction on his face. " Wait til Sheridan sees this she is going to faint" he says to himself while walking back along the beach. It was as Theresa calls it FATE that he happened along this part of the beach and just happend to see it before anyone else . This was their destiny a dream house for the perfect woman.

He practically skipped along the beach in happiness now they can start all over again and this time he is going to make sure it is forever and nothing will happen he is going to be by her side to make sure. Luis couldnt wait to show Sheridan , he wasn't going to tell her cause that would ruin the surprise of showing her and its so much better if she saw it , he was smiling all the way home but had to remain calm enough to get her over there , so he stopped out in front , took a deep breath putting on a normal face rather than a excited one and walked toward the front steps. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sheridan had been sitting in the living room wondering where Luis had got to, she was getting worried , cause she didn't want to lose him now, not now that she had finally remembered and they were together again she hoped nothing had happened to him wherever he had gone. She was so excited when she heard the lock to the front door open and in came he , Luis . the love of her life and he was alright. " Thank god" she breathed in a sigh of relief. She had ran up to him once he set one foot in the door and threw her arms around his neck letting his arms wrap around her waist and pulling her closer, she had a tight her around his neck like he was the one who went missing for all those months and not she.

Sheridan was still tightly wrapped in his arms for a few more minutes, that is until he slowly pulkled away very confused as to what was wrong , if anything had happened for her to act like this. " Sher, is anything wrong, why did you suddenly attack me like that not that im complaining as you know i love you but i was just shocked thats all? he asked. Sheridan had tears in her eyes she stepped back a little repleased his embrace.

" Im sorry Luis, Once i saw you had gone out i was okay but you were gone a awful long time i was getting really worried, im sorry i kinda attacked you im just so happy to see you thats all i dont want us to be apart for very long, none if possible" She said her eyes all watery from the crying she had done. He pulled her in his arms and then he released her almost forgot what to came to get her for.

" Well, the reason i was away for so long is that i have a surprise for you and i cant tell you what it is cause it wouldnt be much of a surprise if i tell you would it? so im going to show you, so come on " Luis said with a huge grin on his face. Sheridan just giggled and nodded as they walked out the door and headed toward the place Luis wanted to show her. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Beth sees Antonio on the ground after prunching him after remembering all he had done to her. A minute later he got off the ground blood pouring down his chin, a cut lip she had given him. "beth what the heck is wrong with you? why did the hell did you punch me and punch hard you did " Antonio asked rubbing his bloodied lip. Antonio was a little confused as to why she attacked him like that as she did say something like he betrayed her? he had no idea he hadnt been back in years what would make her think he betrayed her. He then suddenly realized what she was talking about just as she spoke.

" Whats wrong with me, i will tell you, have you like lost your memory or something dont you recall all those years ago we were so in love and we sacrificed everything to be together and then you up and leave without no explanation or anything i wanna know . i NEED to know.. right here, right now" Beth demanded. " Okay calm down i now understand why you are so upset and i really dont blame you, you have every right to feel what you do and i should have told you, and you are right we did sacrifice everything to be together and i still love you so could you calm down and we'll go someplace to talk about it, i wanna tell you everything you deserve to know .

But i wanna know, do YOU still love me?? He asked hopefully. Beth took a breath and relaxed. She half smiled and had no choice she couldnt lie she had to speak the truth of her feelings even if she was still hurt. " Yes i still so deeply love you, nothing will change that but i was hurt and okay i will let you explain, come on lets go for a walk and find aplace to talk intimately" She said.

Antonio nodded in agreement , He smiled as he realized that she still loved him he could just burst with happiness so decided it was too soon she was still angry and hurt and he felt he owed it to her to tell her everything. Beth took his hand in surprise and they walked along the beach.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 10:

Luis had Sheridan blindfolded as he held her hand and walk down the far side of the beach guiding her slowly. He could hear her giggling nervously not knowing where she was going or what was going on. " Luis where are we going by the feel of the ground i can feel it is sand and plus i can hear the ocean i have really good hearing you know so please tell me why are we walking on the beach and to where and whats the deal with me blindfolded anyway whats so important that i cant see" Luis just smiled.

" come on im not ruining the surprise so there's no bother askin im not telling i have my mouth shut its not much further and i can guarantee well i hope you will love it" He whispered in her ear. Sheridan nodded , smiled she trusted him with her whole heart and she knew wherever he was taking her it must be special. A few short minutes later Luis had stopped in front of the place he was showing her. " hey we stopped" Sheridan said suddenly trying to think of where exactly she was. " does this mean that we are wherever you have teken me that you can take off the blindfold and i can see what the surprise you have for me, cause you know how i love surprises but im so curious i cant wait to see what it is." She said excitely expressing a huge grin on her face.

Luis laughed so hard as he saw how anxious she was and she looked so cute when she is like this he was so enjoying seeing her squirm. "please" Sheridan begged, pouting. He decided to not let her hang anymore. " yeah baby we are here, okay on the count of three i wil release the fold one , two, three" he said and slowly took it off looking at her as she blinked her eyes that we're reflecting from the sunlight. Sheridan rubbed her eyes she looked up to see the most perfect thing she could ahve imagined. " Luis you did this for me for us" She asked in awe Luis smiled sweetly.

" oh of course baby i just wnat us to have a perfect life and i think this is the perfect way to start it off dont you think i hope you like it i think its perfect and i was hoping you woulndt hate it" Sheridan looked up toward the most perfect newly built beach house she had ever seen it may not be a mansion like her familys but it was so much more it was just so precious thinking this is going to ahve so much more love and affection that the mansion has ever provided her with.

" I absolutely, postively utterly with my whole heart and soul love it i would rather nothing better than us living here for the rest of our lives i am in heaven right now i am so happy there's nothing would make me happier." Sheridan giggled and wrapped her arms around him feeling his strong body up against hers taking in the sensation that she always feels whenever she is around him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Beth and Antonio walked and walked but something strange happened first there was the ruffle of the trees then followed by the strong winds Antonio looked up at the skies and he was shocked to the core even though it was 110 degrease and really really hot as it was in the middle of the summer it sure hell looked like they were in for a huge massive storm and by the looks of the clouds that was forming it was coming really soon he realized they had to get out of the weather before it hit them but just as that thought hit him he was too late it started to thunder and there was lightening and hard rain he had never seen it like this before.

" omg Tony what is going on how can this be it was perfectly fine and warm just a few minutes ago and now look at it" Beth said scared and confused as to what was going on. Antonio comforted her fears when he put his arm around her and brought her close to him feeling safe and secure in his arms Beth was not thinking what happened in the past all she had to do was look in his crytal eyes and she was forever his she decided not to hold a grudge against him she wanted him just as she could feel he wanted her too but she still was curious as to what he had been doing all this time and why he left.

" Come on lets find a place we can go to get out of this horrid weather, look at you oh and me we are really soaking wet and freezing from the pouring rain oh wait i think i remember a place where we can go its pretty isolated so we could also talk later after we are dry and stuff and nobody would come in so this way" Antonio held out his hand. Beth smiled and took it as they ran through the rain getting drenched by the minute.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 11:

The rain was coming down quite hard everywhere in Harmony everyone was trying to take cover, looks like a thunderstorm was coming along and there was Sheridan and Luis standing in the freezing pouring rain wrapped in each others arms not really acknowledging what was going on around them. Sheridan had wrapped her arms around Luis's neck pulling him toward her and then pressing her soft lips against his own , She could feel his breath on his face the sweet cologne that always drove her insane..crazy with passion.. Luis had took her waist and brought her forward so that they were practically on top of each other..right in the middle of the beach and they hardly noticed til they separated to get some air.

"Oh Luis don’t you realize what is happening", Sheridan said breathless. Luis chuckled smiling mischievously at her. " yeah - we are so into each other and you find me irresistibly sexy and don’t want to stop" He winked with one eye at her which made her laugh at his way of thinking. Sheridan playfully punched him in the shoulder. " No silly, Look around us we are drenched its pouring down rain and we will catch hypothermia if you don’t get inside and get dry clothes on and you know what they say if you catch hypothermia it is life threatening and im not going to lose you again" Sheridan's voice turned from laughing to a serious tone in her voice.

Both of them were wet and freezing which they now realized, goosebumps were now starting to form on Sheridan's arms. This was a strange day for it to be raining since it was in the middle of summer which was when Harmony never got rain, something was just weird but there was two strangely explanations..

One: It was just something that wierdly happened that this storm was nothing to be concerned about OR Two: There was just some forces. supernatural to tell them things are not what they seem. "Oh Sheridan I'm sorry your totally right come on lets get dry" Luis said he touches her arm. " Your freezing.look at you" Luis then picks her up in his arms and carries her inside the house that was now theirs and theirs only Sheridan was shocked when she felt Luis's arms pick her up and carry her through the door and into the living room he gently put her down. Sheridan is about to say something when Luis put his finger against her lips as to silence her, his eyes basically said it all and she just let him do what he planned to do.

He stood her up, and began tearing her clothes off one piece of clothing each time with heat and passions in his eyes it sure looked like he was about to just attack her and make mad passionate love to her right there and right now but he seemed to control himself. And when she was there standing there naked Luis's eyes were popping out of his head, he had never in his life seen such beauty and he wanted her more right now than he ever did even after everything she was like an angel that shone his life , turned it upsidedown and spun it around in ways not thought possible. Instead of his first intention to get her in clean dry clothes his hormones took over and he began kissing her, neck, soft silky lips then exploring every piece of flesh on her melting creamish body heart racing at each breath.

Sheridan quickly obliged and wrapped her arms around his neck and pressing her lips hard against his wanting and needing more, daring to be let inside so they can become one . Luis took her hand and their lips never separated while Luis walked backward toward the bedroom and Sheridan following right behind. Sheridan then stripped off the remainder of his clothes and she began her seduction on him by kissing his chest and putting her hands on this body and Sheridan's tuch made him go crazy and they feel of his lips on him made him think " Two can play at that game" and he made her sit on the bed he bent beside her and licked his lips. He then touched her, Sheridan rolled back her head in pleasure and began moaning Luis liked the way he made her feel. He Held one breast and began to glide his tongue along her red traced nipple and he then felt it harden . She laid on her back on the bed and let him lead through this sultry experience. Luis couldnt hack it anymore, he had to have her NOW and that was final.

They then bagn to explore each other in a new way that they never had before and its not as if they hadn't made love before because they have and that was incredible..but this was different..more sensual. special and passionate it was hard to explain it was just different. This night had changed them forever they just didn't know it yet though and there are other things about people they know that will change their life forever. Seems like this night was a wierd one Love was certainly in the air.

Meanwhile in a isolated cabin

Antonio and beth were so wet so they kept each other warm in one way they knew how..body Heat one minute they were in the cabin sharing a kiss then the next minute they were making wild passionate love wild two wild bulls not to be interrupted. They were each others souls and whatever happened in the past does not matter anymore Beth realized thatthe minute she looked into Antonio's eyes and the way love was shinning through both their eyes and they knew that their love was stonger to whatever nonsence that happened all those years ago. the past is the past and that is how they want it to be .. After making love over and over again as they could not seem to stop it was like a addiction Beth stopped to take a breath and her heart was racing.

"Wow. ive never felt like this before and what we just experienced was nothing ive ever experienced i love you so much more than i even though possible even with all the hurt i felt that doesn't comnpare to how i feeling right here right now and i am never going to let you out of my sight again so dont be going anywhere because you wouldnt get very far because im always going to be at your side your never going to get rid of me" Beth smiled while waiting for Antonio to respond to her confession. Antonio sat up and faced her.

"Thats how i feel baby. im not letting YOU out of my sight, im here and yours forever we are going to be together forever i can guarantee that and whoever and whatever should get in our way then i will deal with that nothing is making me leave you again or nothing is going to get in our way of our happiness." He then kissed her sweetly and they fell alseep in bliss..Thinking everything is perfect but what they dont know is that a force will try to come between them anyday now one which will change their life forever.

To Be Continued…

Chapter 12:

When morning came the sun shone brightly through the windows of beach house where Luis and Sheridan Blissfully lie asleep as well as the cabin in which Beth and Antonio as though there was nothing else in the world mattered but them. BecauseLuis was a light sleeper he was the first to wake he looks across at his fianc'e sleeping in his arms and he couldnt keep his eyes off her, the way her skin shone through the warm sunlight which refected from the windows, so instead of getting up Luis just laid there awake watching her sleep thinking life was just perfect and nothing can now tear them apart or keep them from what they have now , they have the perfect life and it is only going to get better. A moment later Sheridan wakes stretches out her arms in a yawn , opens her eyes and to her surprise see's Luis back down at her .

"ahh Luis..morning" She smiles and kisses his lips. Luis trails his fingers along her lips after ending the passionate kiss, his sexy smile was all sheridan needed to see each morning and every night and she would be happy for the rest of her life. " It is good isn't it.. the sun is shinning, birds are chirping and the best of all i have you in my arms now and forever i wish we can stay like this forever but sometime today we do need to get up" Luis sighed wrapping Sheridan in his arms never wanting to let her go. Sheridan turned on her stomach so that she was face to face with him and took her two hands toward his face and bent her head slightly having her lower lip slide over his top and began to kiss him deeply and sweetly as it begins to turn very passionate and sexual.

" You know Sher if we continue this we will never get up and dressed and we cant just stay in bed all day even as much as i would like too..plus not everyone knows your still alive how about Ivy and Ethan and Gwen and the others you are close too and i suppose your brother as well just as much as i dispise him he is your brother and we couldnt really keep it from him if everyone else knows but i promise you.. i will protect you from your family and if they ever try to do anything then we can leave Harmony and not come back.."

Luis's Voice sounded dead serious and Sheridan knew by now that when he talked like that he meant every word and would keep his promise but she just hoped that nothing of that sort happened because she loved Harmony she wouldn't want to leave but then anywhere with Luis she would love just as long as they are together she is happy. " I know , i know. you are right i guess we cant stay and be lazy and have to get up, well i'll beat you to the shower, last one in has to give the other a fully body scrub every inch of the other body" Sheridan Winked at him and her mouth formed a smile in a sexy way that always makes Luis give in to whatever she wanted and this competition he would like, she knows him like a book. " oooh..i love your way of thinking..okay you've got yourself a deal.." Luis said then jumped out of bed and they both began to race to the shower.

Beth awoke to a empty bed and looked around and did not see Antonio anywhere and wondered where he might have gone. "And he said he would never leave me again. what a jerk" Beth grunted , sighed then let her back fall back onto the pillow, she put her hands underneath the pillow for some reason maybe no reason at all kinda a habit maybe when she left something felt like paper. So she took the pillow off and saw that there as a note left for her, she then unfolded it and read what it said. My Dearest Beth- I'm So sorry i was not here when you woke up and i promise i wont be gone long i just had to run a errand , i have a surprise for you tonight so go shopping for something sexy to wear because tonight will be a night you will remember.. but in the meanwhile look on the dresser i have left you something that shows you how much i love you.

all my love ~*~Antonio~*~ Beth sighed and couldnt believe how stupid she was for even thinking that Antonio would leave her after last night and after they declared their love for each other, she knew in her heart that he loved her just as much as she loved him. She reached over toward the dresser and saw the red rose which was beautifully laid out surrounded by white daisys. Beth picked up the rose and breathed in the scented smell, it was so sweet she loved the smell of them they are her favourite flower and she cant believe Antonio remembered that from all those years ago.

" Oh boy look at the time, i better hurry get dressed and go shopping for tonight or else im never going to be able to get out of here and i want to look just right for when Antonio comes back and im wondering whats the surprise he has waiting for me." Beth thought to herself as she jumped out of the bed and made her way toward the shower.

Meanwhile downtown Harmony:

Antonio was going from store to store getting supplies and things he would need for tonight , candles, new clothes, Beth's favourite foods, Champagne and more and the last place we stopped was the jewerly store he had something special he had to buy before heading back to their special place so he could set up for tonight and he hoped that by now Beth and left to go shopping like he had asked her too and if he knew her as well as he sure he did , she would die to go shopping especially if it was to buy new clothes. " Typical women, shopaholics as they are cant resist anything when it comes to shopping" Antonio laughed at how easy it was to get her out of the cabin so he would have enough time to do what he needed to do before she came back. He walked through the sliding doors to the jeweller and stepped toward the counter. A moment later the store owner came to him .

" Hi and welcome , may i help you with something specific?" He asked Antonio politely with a smile on his face. Antonio began to look in a glass case , he knew what he was looking for but just hadn't found the right one yet but he knew he would know the perfect one when he saw it. " Uh.. yes.. well i hope so.. well you see . im looking for something.. a ring.. an engagement ring" he said as he looked up at the guy.

To Be Continued…

Chapter 13:

Luis and Sheridan had spent the morning and half the day making love, which started in the shower and ended up in each room throughout the entire house , its exactly like they could not get enough of each other and just could not stop themselves from devouring every single moment so they acted like it was their last wasting no time. It was 5pm when Sheridan turned on her back exhausted from what Luis had been doing to her all day and of course he would claim it was her though that he could not keep up with her pace. " So it seems that shower expedition turned into something quite more, not that im complaining, you know im not the complaining type"

Sheridan plays innocent, her finger rolls down the bare of his chest down past his ribs and underneath the sheet, she decides to take a peek, well its nothing she aint seen before but for just some. She foreigns a look of shock at the look of his manhood and then giggles like a teenager. " Oh Innocent huh? is that so.. and whats that look for, there is no part of me you have no seen neither there is no part of you i have not seen so no not give me that look and not the complaining type?

please come on sherry we all know thats a lie. you so love to complain but you know thats one of the reasons that attracted me to you, you are so stubborn and pig headed, always sticking to your guns and what you believe in and thats what i love about you. Im going to do something about that giggling face of yours right now" Luis Pulled her underneath the sheet with him and they make love over and over again. Antonio spent the whole afternoon looking through all the engagement rings that the owner had in the store because when he proposes to Beth tonight he wnated everything to be perfect from the first moment til the ring he gives her.

He just couldnt decide , just when he was about to give up and try someplace else he spotted it, it was the one and it was perfect. This Beautiful silver ring holds 12 small round diamonds and 12 small baguette diamonds. The baguettes are VS1 clarity, G-H color and total approximately 1/2 carat. The round diamonds are SI1 clarity, G-H color and total approximately .11 carat. The center gemstone is a 1/2 carat genuine diamond. This center diamond is SI2 clarity, G-H color.

http://www.e-engagement-ring.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/12789.jpg " Yes , this is perfect, okay i'll take this one please" Antonio grinned as he told the owner.He couldn't wait to see Beth's face tonight when after everything he ahd planned he would prduce the ring and on a bended knee ask for her hand in marriage , hoping she wants to be his wife. The owner smiled and bagan to wrap up the ring and Antonio paid for it and thanked him for all his help in his quest to find the perfect ring for Beth and then left to set up the place for the most romantic night Beth will ever experience , well all their nights together will be romantic but tonight was different, it was going to change their loves forever and she didn't even know it.

Beth drove to the Harmony boutique and began to stop for the perfect dress she would wear tonight she was not sure what the perfect dress looked like but she knew that if she saw it she would know and since she had a knack for shopping she didn't care how long it took her to find the dress, she knew it was around somewhere it was just the point of finding it. " Well since Tony told me to go shopping , he didn't say ONLY for a dress for tonight and plus he did leave plenty of money so why not make the most of it and get a few other things too and im sure he wont mind"

She told herself and smiled while walking into one of the shops. She tried on many things throughout the shops and was deciding what to get everything was so beautiful and she had 5 other dresses and assessories onto her arms so she decided to buy them all. She walked out of the dressing room and throughout the newly decorated dress shop she walked over to a chair and gently laid the things onto the chair making sure she got what she wanted , leaving through every article of clothing and assessory. She made a list in her head, she had:

1.off the shoulder slinky blue satin dress. 2. a Black low cut velvet top surrounded with sequins. 3. a white lace one piece sexy lingerie(which she is planning on wearing tonight) (http://www.loralie.com/images/lingerie/4304lg.jpg) 4. A navy blue strapless dress which curves in a triangle at the bottom of the dress along with a black scarf, the dress is beaded with diamonds. 5.AND the one and only the dress she had been looking for that will stun Tony and blow him out of his mind, a Pink Chiffon beaded one shoulder with a front slit, train with beaded edge.

(http://www.tjformal.com/images/PRE-P1572-02.JPG) Beth Smiled in satsisfaction thinking that how life was perfect right about now and she will not let anything spoil it, she thought about how obsessed she had been with Luis the past few years and especially this year not realizing that Antonio was the man of her dreams and he always had been and she was just too blind to see it. She took the things and walked over to the counter to pay for them.

One by one the clothing was being scanned though and paid for , the woman at the counter smiled as she packed up the clothing in boxes . " Gorgeous selection, look on your face your in love and these are for a special occasion for the man you love i presume?" The woman said smiling. Beth was glowing like a woman in love and she was absolutely right she couldn't be happier right now and she loved Antonio with her whole heart and always will.

" yeah, is it that obvious i guess its true what they say woman in love has a special glow im just so happy and thank you im sure i will enjoy this evening" Beth replied , paid for her things and practically jumped out of the store wanting so much to run home and get ready for tonight. " Home?I never thought of that place as home .. well now i think about it. it is the first place Tony and i consummated our reunion and its not like its a cardboard box , even if it was i wouldnt care just as long as we are together, i so just got a amazing idea"

She said to herself, she would plan this idea out tomorrow she had to get all the details first in place but first tonight she would concentrate on her and Tony only 2 people in the world, or she liked to think. Two hours later Sheridan woke up after Luis and her fell asleep exhasuted from all the love making that day, she suddenly had a aweful feeling in her stomach and had to rush to the bathroom she was going to be sick.

She jumped out of bed and ran to the bathroom, she threw up many times, she had never felt this way before and didn't know what it was maybe the flu or something. Putting her hands over her stomach she thought she felt better after that then a minute later it started happening all over again." Whats wrong with me" She asked herself, But before she could think about it she started to be sick over and over again.

She then decided to go see Eve and see what was wrong with her, She hat on the bathroom floor her head was spinning and she was feeling nausea and every few minutes she would throw up. Luis woke up at the sound of someone in the bathroom , he rubbed his eyes looked over and expecting to see Sheridan but she wasn't there and then he heard someoen throwing up several times and he began to get concerned, she was fine awhile ago he doesn't know what could have brought this on but he was determined to find out if she is okay.

Luis walked over to the closed bathroom door and knocked slightly on the door. " Sheridan, honey are you okay i heard you throwing up and i am concerned for you . whats the matter?" His voice was calm and a concerned tone Sheridan got up off the floor just enough so she could open the door and she ten saw Luis and the look on his face she ran into his arms and began to cry her eyes out. Luis took her in his arms and tried to comfort her." shhhh.. Sheridan.. its okay. whats wrong, please open up and tell me, im here for you always"

He then wiped her tears away from her eyes and toook her to the bedroom.Once Sheridan was on the bed Luis tried again to get her to tell him whats wrong. " Sher baby, come on. tell me please im worried about you i wanna know whats wrong and if there is anything i can do to make you better i dont like seeing you like this." Sheridan looked at him trying not to let her emotions run away with her, she slowly took a deep breath and to begin.

" I really dont know. i was absolutely fine til i woke up and i felt aweful, and i needed to throw up, i was dizzy and nausea but then when i thought i was finished being sick, it just continued over and over again and it just made me feel so terrible, ive never felt this way before. i dont know whats the matter but ive decided to go see Eve tomorrow and see what she thinks may be wrong cause i dont like the feeling i had , its kinda faded at the moment but i dont know if or when it will come back i really dont trust myself to do or go anywhere at the moment im afraid it will happen again , i just want to go back to bed if thats alright ." Her eyes were watery and she was very pale.

Luis nodded in understanding and he picked her up and put her underthe covers as he watched her slowly close her eyes and try sleep, he had a idea to try help her sleep he picked up a tape recorder and put in a tape that was one of Theresa's and played it .which seemed to help her drift off to sleep. He was a boy, she was a girl Can I make it anymore obvious? He was a punk,she did ballet What more can I say? He wanted her, she'd never tell secretly she wanted him as well.

Avril Lavigne Skater Boy

But all of her friends stuck up there nose they had a problem with his baggy clothes. He was a skater boy, she said see ya later boy he wasn't good enought for her She had a pritty face, but her head was up in space she needed to come back down to earth. five years from now, she sits at home feeding the baby she's all alone she turns on tv guess who she sees skater boy rockin' up MTV. she calles up her friends,they already know and they've all got tickets to see his show she tags along and stands in the crowd looks up at the man that she turned down. He was a skater boy,she said see ya later boy he wasn't good enought for her now he's a super star slamin' on his guitar does your pritty face see what he's worth?

sorry girl but you missed out well tuff luck that boys mine now we are more than just good friends this is how the story ends too bad that you couldn't see see that man that boy could be there is more that meets the eye I see the soul that is inside He's just a boy, and i'm just a girl can I make it anymore obvious? we are in love, haven't you heard how we rock eachothers world I'm with the skater boy, I said see ya later boy i'll be back stage after the show i'll be at a studio singing the song we wrote about a girl you used to know

Just outside town a young woman looks at a photo of a young man and sighs. " Im coming to get you, im coming to reclaim whats mine , and you are going to be mine again, there are things you dont know, We are going to be together Brian. forever i will make sure of that" She said to the photo with a determined look in her eye.And im going to kill that Bitch who you dumped me for last year, she will pay" Then there was a cry from the next room, a cry from a child, she places the picture on the mantle and goes to tend to the cry. She walks over to the crib and soothes the baby down .

" shhh, sweetie its alright now. mommy's here and soon we are going to see your daddy" The baby girl then falls back asleep. The woman walks toward the window . " No matter what i have to do i will have you back and cause havoc for that woman if its the last thing i ever do , you will be mine i promise you!"

To Be Continued...

Chapter 15:

Luis was confused, he didn't understand why she was acting this way, this was meant to be a good thing but she was acting like it was the worst on earth . “Sheridan , why would you say a thing like that , this is great, wonderful i know we didn't plan it its still the best thing that could have happened to me and i thought you would have felt the same considering how much you want children and what you went through with your childhood. Luis asked her as he was trying to get her to look at him , but she wouldn't like she was ashamed of something. Sheridan had tears in her eyes . “You really want to know why, why i said that i didn't want to have you find out this way and now i should have told you sooner but i was scared but okay you asked for it, but you are not going to be happy” Luis nodded as he knelt down beside the bed. Sheridan sat up as tears started to form through her eyes.

“Luis i guess it appears i am pregnant right but I’m sorry to tell you its not yours, while i had amnesia you know Antonio was the one who rescued me and we spent alot of time together down at the island and we became very close and i was convinced that you were dead considering i only had a few memory flashes not enough to bring my memory back and he and we fell in love what it thought was love, he loved me i know and i cared about him a great deal and then we slept together ONCE and that is all but after i realized who i was and i remembered you we decided to forget that ever happened. I had no choice but move on since i could not remember anything.” Sheridan looked down in shame and saw the hurt and angry look on his face.

“I'm sorry, but i don't love him i love you and i always will nothing will ever change that, being with him was never the same as it is with you “ Luis stood up and moved away avoiding her eye contact. “Luis would you say something, anything at all i need to know what you feel come on please don't keep it locked up inside i deserve everything you have to throw at me” Luis's eyes went from warm and loving to cold and icy. “And what do you want me to tell you, that is is alright? That it is no big deal you are carrying another man's child , Antonio's my brother for God's sake if that is what you think then you have alot to learn because things don't go that way in the real world” His voice turned harsh with no emotion and no feeling at all. “Why did you NOT tell me, i thought we promised not to keep anything from each other, to love and honor each other, do you remember the vows we took or did you just seem to forget all that along with your amnesia.”

He demanded, his voice growing louder by the minute. Sheridan began to ball her eyes out. “I’m sorry the reason i kept it from you for this long is because i didn't want to hurt you and he is out of my life in that aspect , anyway i now regret not telling you sooner i know now i should have because it is now worse than it should have been but unfortunately we cannot change the past.” Sheridan said as she goes to stand up from the bed. He turns his back towards her. “I can't stay here i have to get some air” He responded as he walked straight out of the room. “Luis” Sheridan called back but he kept on walking as soon as he left the room and slammed the door shut she collapsed onto the bed and broke into a flood of tears fearing what will become of them now.

Eve opened her bag and grabbed a tissue; she walked over to the bed. “Shhh.. Its Okay Sheridan come on don't cry here come wipe your eyes.” Sheridan took it and thanked her gratefully. Eve then sat down next to Sheridan on the edge of the bed. “I know that you didn't mean to hurt him but you have to look at it from his side of things and how he feels about this situation it must not be easy to hear that his wife had slept with his brother he just needs time to think things through he is still in shock but I’m sure he will come around, its just the shock is still fresh in his mind he needs some time to recover” Sheridan sniffed, and agreed with Eve since she understood Luis's pain and hurt.. her eyes were red and swollen from crying so much.

“How are you feeling, apart from the situation at hand here ?” Eve asked her in a concerned doctor like tone. “Well apart from that, I’m feeling alright but a bit grubby and yucky also my eyes are a bit sore from all this crying i know i should stop though” Eve walked over to the closet, opened it and took out some clothes and then laid them back on the end of the bed. “Well crying is good to get all the emotions out, I think you should go and take a shower, while i go out and find Luis see how he is feeling and if i can calm him down and maybe explain things to him from your side of it as well if he does not bite my head off before then. Sheridan nodded, that was a good idea she thought maybe he will listen to Eve and she can be there so he can talk to her about things cause he certainly was not talking to her about anything, she hopped up from the bed.

Eve then thought of something and stopped Sheridan as she reached the bedroom door. “Oh Sheridan, i just remembered something you said earlier about Luis may NOT be the father of your unborn child , does that mean there is a slight possibility that he might be , just curious , it never striked me before because of what was going on but now I realized” Eve said quickly. Sheridan had to think for a moment. “Oh my goodness, yes now i remember why am i assuming that Antonio is the father when i don't even have proof, i have been with Luis more times than Antonio but i cant be positive either way. Would you have any idea how far along i might be because it might give me a clue to who i was with during that time period?”

“Well i cant be sure because it is very early but i am going to take a guess and say between 2 weeks til a month and you have been back in Harmony for a little while so tomorrow i will schedule you in for some tests to find out more “ Eve announced as she picked up her medical bag. “Oh Eve do you know what this means, if the baby turns out to be Luis's then maybe things aren't so bad after all.” Eve smiled and nodded in agreement. “But remember Sheridan it still wont change the fact that you made love to his brother and that wont be easy to get over.” Sheridan sighed. “Yeah, i know but one step at a time is better than none at all” Even began to make the bed, pulled the covered over. “That’s the spirit, think positive, now go and take a shower, you will feel much better” Sheridan smiled and walked out and into the bathroom.

Beth soaked up nice and clean using her favorite shampoo, then rinsing off and getting out of the shower. She first did her hair and make-up, looking in her full length mirror making sure she looked perfect then grabbed her new dress from the edge of the bed and slipped it on along with her favorite pair of shoes. “Ah..Amazing...He’s going to be walking on his knees tonight and if i get what i want, we wont be walking at all there will be no need to walk” She smiled at her image in the mirror and went downstairs to show her mom what she looked like. Mrs. Wallace was sitting on the living room sofa waiting for Beth to come down , when she thought back to what Beth had said about her and Antonio she hoped that he would treat her right or else he will pay. “If he ever hurts my little girl, or break her heart again then he will have me to deal with and he will regret ever setting foot back in Harmony” She didn't have time to finish her thought as then she saw the most amazing vision. “Oh my, your incredible I’ve never been so proud” Beth came down the stairs and she noticed a miracle her mom was standing and never looked more well. “Oh Mom, i cant believe it, you can walk” Beth said in shock.

Tony drove back to his secret cabin with all the things he brought to begin to get ready for his special night with Beth the woman he loves he is making sure this night will be one she will remember forever. “Oh yes this is going to be a night to remember a memorable one that’s for sure” He thought to himself taking the engagement ring from his pocket, he looked at it thinking how in a few hours he hopes to put this ring on her finger and it shall be the start of their lives together. He then puts it in the small black box and hides it away in the bedside drawer, which locks with a key he only had. He set up the flowers, champagne, put the food in the oven, set the table and decorated the place with red rose petals leading in every direction. He then finished, showered, put on his tux and waited for Beth to show up so they can get this party on the road.

While Sheridan was in the shower, Eve went out into the living room but couldn't see Luis anywhere. She looked in every room but still nothing, eventually she found him out on the balcony, drinking a bottle of wine. She slid the door open and sat down next to him. “Luis, drinking is not the answer!, its such a unbelievable thing that happened and i know you are hurt , angry and in shock but you two still love each other I’ve never seen anyone more in love than you and Sheridan, don't you think your love can get you through anything?” She said trying to convince herself that love can get them through everything if TC knew about her and Julian there would be no way he could forgive her for keeping this secret, but this was not about her it was Luis and Sheridan. “Eve, i really don't know about that, what she said threw me through a loop and i don't know what to do anymore, yes i still love her but I don't know if that’s enough or even if our love can withstand this, i just don't know” Luis frowned and turned his head down.

To Be Continued…

Chapter 16:

“Luis i'm sorry but there is something i need to tell you about Sheridan and the baby” Luis rolled his eyes at Eve's comment. “Whatever it is i don't wanna hear it at the moment i really can't stand to hear anymore” Luis stood up and went to walk away when Eve pulled at his arm “No Luis , listen to me....” He pulled away from her in frustration. “What?” Luis demanded.

Eve decides that there is no time but the present so she just up and blurts it out. “Luis, the baby.. well there is a possibility that it could be yours and no your brothers” Luis turned to face her in disbelief. “What? say that again” Eve took a deep breath. “I said i realized what Sheridan said that it may NOT be yours, but that means it also MAY be yours” Luis was caught off guard, he never thought about that he just believed the worst and in truth that would be true.

“Oh Eve im sorry for yelling i was just angry but i didn't mean to take it out on you though “ She told Luis that he didn't need to apologize for being angry her did have a right because of the shock that he got. “OMG i just realized how hard i have been on Sheridan , when she didn't know who she was, so i shouldn't put the blame on her , this is Antonio's fault he didn't have Amnesia too he knew what he was doing even if he claims he didn't know it was her at first” Eve and Luis walked back inside and into the living room.

“Luis i know you are also mad at him but its in the past, can't you make peace its a miracle Sheridan is even alive, hasn't that taught you not to take life for granted.” She had a point, Luis thought to himself. He agreed to put the past behind them and not to hold any grudges. Eve smiled at him, proud that he could put it all behind him and move forward with his life. “Where's Sheridan?” Luis asked as he went into the bedroom to find it empty, Eve then heard the water running and remember that Sheridan was taking a shower.

“Oh i told her to go take a shower” Luis laughed. “Oh okay maybe she needed a little cleaning up after the night we had “ She couldn't help herself but laugh at Luis's comment. “Well i guess i'll get going and leave you two alone, call me if you need anything and tell Sheridan to call me in the morning for a appointment” He then showed Eve out then decided to make up for lost time and give Sheridan a surprise.

Beth was shocked to see her Mom walking. “Yes Beth hunny , this is the surprise i had for you i wanted to show i could walk, the therapist said i was making progress for awhile now, but i didn't think you would care either way” Beth shook her head. “No..i of course i would have cared Mom no matter what happened between us i still love you, always” Mrs Wallace began to cry. Beth embraced her Mother, things were certainly looking up in her life first with her love for Tony and now her relationship with her Mom.

Mrs Wallace smiled and told Beth to get a move on so she wouldn't be late for her date with Antonio. Beth kissed her mother on the cheek and walked out the door, into her car and drove back to the cabin where Tony was waiting for her. Antonio was getting worried to where Beth could be when he heard the door opening , he quickly shut off the lights, lit the candles and hid in the next room. Beth saw the lights off and was wondering what was going on, she slowly opened the door she was about to switch on the lights when she looked around the room and was quite shocked.

It was surrounded by beautifully lit candles and her favorite flowers. She was completely in shock. “Surprise” Tony said as he came out from hiding from the next room. “Oh wow Tony , i cant believe you did all this” Beth said as she ran into his opening welcome arms. “Oh how i love you so very much” Tony smiled into her bright eyes. “Ditto to that baby, always and forever”

Sheridan was washing her hair when she got the shock of her life to feel at hand on her bare back. She turned around and punched whoever it was onto the floor that was standing behind her. Thank god for those self defense lessons she thought. Luis fell onto the floor but got up a few minutes later. “Geeze Sheridan , what a good left hook you have there and good direction” Sheridan put her hand over her mouth in shock as she came to the realization who it was she was just so caught off guard.

“Oh Luis , I'm sorry i didn't mean to hit you i just didn't realize who it was i guess its a reflex” He laughed outloud. “Well who else would it be surprising you and im sorry for practically giving you a heart attack, forgive me?” She smiled. “If only you will forgive me?” Luis knew what she meant , it was not just the hit. “No need to apologize, but in any case i think we are even , don't you say” Luis winked at her and she smiled at him seductively and give him her bright blue's and pulled him into the shower.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 17:

Beth and Tony were so involved within each other that they didn't realize, how much time had passed and Tony still had some other things for tonight. Tony pulled away from the kiss breathlessly. “hey, why'd you stop, didn't enjoy it?” Beth winked at him. He grinned. “Of course, i did we just have other things to do, i have some surprises for you for this evening so come on dinner is ready” Tony entwined their hands together and led her toward the dinner table set up in a romantic candlelight for two.

Where they fed each other Lobster and salad on the side, followed with strawberrys dipped in cream and drank with the best champagne he could find in town. After dinner Tony played Their song “Love at first sight”(kylie Minogue) Thought that I was going crazy Just having one those days yeah Didn't know what to do Then there was you He held her in his, their bodies pressing against each other, heat absorbed against each other, while they swayed to the music.

And everything went from wrong to right And the stars came out and filled up the sky The music you were playing really blew my mind It was love at first sight They danced together like they have been dancing all of their loves, they were so insync it was crazy, they were so perfect for each other, just one look, one movement it was obvious. 'cause baby when I heard you For the first time I knew We were meant to be as one Was tired of running out of luck Thinking 'bout giving up yeah

Didn't know what to do Then there was you And everything went from wrong to right And the stars came out and filled up the sky The music you were playing really blew my mind It was love at first sight 'cause baby when I heard you For the first time I knew we were meant to be as one And everything went from wrong to right And the stars came out and filled up the sky The music you were playing really blew my mind It was love at first sight

“Now finally the surprise i have for you, now close your eyes while i go and get it, and no peaking or else it wouldn't be a surprise” Beth nodded and excitedly agreed as she anticipated what he had for her, she loves surprises but wanted to know what it was, she was so curious. A moment later Tony came back with a small red box in his hands, a nervous look on his face, hoping she will like it. “Okay, now you can open your eyes” He replied in a small voice.

Beth opened her bright eyes and to her shock, her eyes widened when they came in contact with the most beautiful ring in the entire world, it was shinning throughout the room. Oh my was all that came out of her mouth, she was in shock, she certainly did not expect this she hoped but didn't expect it so soon. “Beth, my love you are my world and i don't know how i would ever survive without you in my life, i will love you for eternity, ive never met anyone like you.

You make me want to get up in the morning and face the day ahead, you have taught me to trust and love again. I want you by my side always and forever, i would love to fall asleep with you in my arms and wake up with you in them every morning. Will you do me the honor in becoming my bride, will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me?” Beth jumped up and jumped into his arms with a huge smile on her face, her eyes were full of tears, happy tears. She had never been so happy in her life.

“ YES!, YES! there is nothing i would love more to become your wife, YES a million times yes! i will marry you” He smiled , put the diamond ring on her finger and then he leaned in and pressed their lips together resulting in the most passionate kiss he could give her, their passion for each other came forward. “now for dessert” Tony said as he laughed and raised his eyebrow, winking at her.

“But i thought we already ate food?” He smiled at her seductively through his clear eyes, like each of them knew what the other was thinking just by the look they give each other. “Not THAT kind of dessert, not food “ Tony started to laugh hysterically, he smiled sexily bring her toward him, slipping his arms around her waist and trailing kisses down her neck and on her mouth as she moaned in estacy, Beth took his arm, flung it over her shoulder and they took it in the bedroom to continue the rest of their celebration for their engagement.

Morning came and Sheridan woke up in Luis arms after “ Making up “ Over and over again, Luis didn't want Sheridan to over do her self, too much too soon especially now in her condition but she made a point in saying this is what she wanted and she wanted him more than anything else in the world. And then of course he had no objection to that since that was what she wanted, who was he to object to that. “I love you Mrs Lopez-Fitzgerald, always and forever, til death do us part”

Sheridan parted his lips with the tip of her tongue, her lips and mouth blended and danced with his, giving into their passion for each other again , their blood boils and hearts race throughout their bodies as if they were on fire. “And i love you Mr.Lopez-Fitzgerald , more than life itself . always and forever” Sheridan answered back. she smiled, kissed his lips lightly and sweetly, grabbed the sheet and got out of the bed. “And where do you think you are going?”

Luis asked mischievously. Sheridan gave him a look . “Well as much as i hate to do this right now but i have a appointment with Eve remember and also i have some other errands to run, people to see . You know how it is” She laughed and walked to get dressed, ready for another day in good old Harmony, where everyone knows everyone and also their business, where secrets come out as much as you try to prevent them.

Luis fell back on the bed and sighed, in frustration and in pure happiness, he wished it would always stay like this but he knew better than that. Sheridan had gotten dressed and kissed Luis goodbye and told him she would see him later, she had something she had to do and it couldn't wait no matter how much she wanted too, she felt she needed to do this.

She drove straight to the Crane mansion where she knocked on the marble door that was the entrance to what was within that palace, the cold colonial home no love just cold echos . The maid let her in, welcomed her home because she had not been there to the mansion since she returned back to Harmony so Julian and the rest of the family was going to get the shock of their life, Well Ethan she had seen him a few days ago he was no longer living there at the mansion after his paternity had come out, he was now living with the bennett's with whom was becoming very close to.

She was told Julian and a mystery guest were in Julian's den so she walked past the living room toward his office. Sheridan really was not in the mood for being nice and knocking on the door, she turned the handle and could hear Julian was talking to someone but it was not on the phone , someone else wa sin the room the “ mystery” person, but she didn't care who it was, his was important.

She walked in and got the shock of her life to see julian and her father standing there, listening to the tape of Sheridan confession from her hypnosis that Eve had recorded so long ago. Sheridan!, what.. how can this be. your dead!” Julian said in complete confusion. Alistair stepped forward. “Actually she isn't and she is here to prove it, and you should not be surprised i knew that she wasn't cause i know everything but i did not tell a soul hoping that she would not remember and come back “

Sheridan starred at her father with her mouth open in horror. “Father!! how could you.. for one not tell anyone about me being alive and that i had amnesia and second and the one im most angry and mad about, what the hell do you think you are doing with that recorder, what is the point, its fake, how did you get my voice on it!”

Sheridan demanded from her so called loving father, who claimed to want nothing but the best for her but of course everyone knew that was just to manipulate her and that Alistair Crane does not care about anything or anyone but himself and his money and protecting the Crane name. “Sheridan my dear, this is not fake, don't you remember it was recorded during your hypnosis, Eve lied to you, this is what really happened that night YOU killed your HUSBANDS father, its all your fault, i made her lie to protect you , don you see”

Sheridan stumbled back in shock, what the heck was going on, her father had a knack of lying and conning her but he sounded true and honest, was he telling the truth.. she wondered. “NOOOOO” She screamed and ran out of the room, into the living room, collapsed onto the couch and all of a sudden her courage and strength broke down and she started to ball her eyes out crying, like a river all her emotions came flooding out.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 18:

After so much crying she stumbled up off the couch and slowly, gradually walked back out the front door not bothering to close it on her way out. Sheridan was so upset over what had just transpired in Julian's office between him, Sheridan and their father Alistair and what she overheard them talking about on the speaker-phone. She was trying to rack her brain as of what she was doing, or rather where she was going.

Appointment, appointment, appointment kept going through her head. “Right!, Eve , an appointment” She then suddenly realized. Wiping her tear drenched eyes, she got herself together, walk towards her car and drove to the hospital where she was to have an appointment with Eve regarding her pregnancy. Beth woke up and went to reach out to Tony but to get a handful of sheet. She sighed, sat up and looked around for any sign of him.

She hopped out of the bed when she heard a voice in the other room, she was a little scared because she wasn't sure who it was. So she creeped, and peaked around the corner she breathed a sigh of relief when she saw it was only Tony who was in the kitchen busy talking on the phone to someone and it sounded quite serious. “Yes that sounds wonderful, thank you so very much , goodbye”

She heard those words come from the last bit of the conversation she was not sure what was going on so she was a little confused. After he hung up the phone, Beth walked and made her way toward him. “Hunny, what was that about?” She asked in a very curious tone , he just looked at her mysteriously. Sheridan parked in the lot of the Harmony hospital. Stepping out of her car, she checked her make-up she wanted to look as though she was fine but deep inside she was troubled with what she found out.

She walked through the double doors to the hospital, she glanced around the hallway looking to see if Eve was wondering about somewhere or if she was in her office , since she couldn't see her then she must be in her office, Sheridan thought. She walked over to the nurses station where a few nurses were chatting amongst themselves too much time on their hands. “Excuse me, could you direct me to DR Russell's office please?”

She asked a nurse who was behind the counter, she nodded and pointed her in the direction that she was to go. Eve was sitting at her desk, partly looking at photos at her baby boy who she thought was dead and partly looking at Chad's DNA records (since she was helping him look for his parents) and they matched hers, she then pieced everything together and figured out she was his mother and her son hadn't died after all.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door which irritated her because she was not really in the mood for any company at the moment. “Come in” She growled, she knew that while working she had to put on a professional front. The door slowly opened and Sheridan stepped inside. “Am i interrupting something because i can come back another time if you are too busy or something” Eve shaked her head, smiling.

“No, Not at all, please come in and close the door make yourself comfortable oh my now i remember we have an appointment this morning. I'm sorry it nearly slipped my mind” Sheridan half smiled, closed the door behind her and sat in the chair provided in front of the desk so that she was facing Eve. “Right! that we do thats one of the reasons im here today” Eve saw a _expression on Sheridan's face that concerned her, that maybe something had happened.

“Sheridan, you look as though something is wrong what is it? Are you concerned for your child because im sure the baby is fine your in your early stages apart from the morning sickness you are fine so is that it?” Eve inquired curiously. Sheridan bit her bit her bottom lip ready to tell her the problem. “Well the thing is i need answers and you are the only one who can give them to me.

I went to the mansion and when i went into Julian's office, i overhead him on the phone with my father, seems like he was playing a tape for Julian. Apparently it was from the hypnosis you did for my so long ago, to rid of my past and as father puts it “ my confession” to the murder of Martin Lopez-Fitzgerald” Eve's mouth dropped open in shock. “Oh my” Sheridan then continued on.

“Well then i demanded them to tell me why there was a confession that i don't remember saying, i thought that those nightmares was the cause of my guilt over my mothers death but thats not true is it? Now Eve i need to know the truth, i deserve to know” Her words were so emotional and dramatic, her heard began to pound a thousand times over and over. “Okay Sheridan, Your right you deserve to know the truth, just hope you are prepared to hear it.

I lied, the confession on the tape is true you did confess to his murder, you may have killed him but i don't think that i have a gut feeling there is more to this than we know. So i wanted to protect you and Luis from the truth for now until i get more proof i have a feeling that your father are brother are involved and that you were only a innocent bystander and just witnessed it and nothing more because you were a child and had no reason to do anything like that but they just made like you did.”

Sheridan nearly fell from her chair at Eve's announcement. “My father? If this is true.. How the hell can he let me go through all that, he has no emotions, no feelings, loves no one but himself how could he make me believe i did that when he knew the truth” She said under her breath stunned. Beth walked and sat down waiting for Tony to fill her in. “Well i was thinking and i have the greatest idea. I say we get out of here and be on our own , i have this idea , what do you think of moving to Los Angeles, or wherever you like to start over just the two of us?”

Beth grinned , excitedly and jumped into his arms. “Yes, Yes, Yes i would love that, Lets do it as soon as possible anywhere with you i would love and being by ourselves is more the better” Tony smiled and nodded in agreement, wrapped his arms around her waist and planted a huge lovingly passionate kiss on her red, full lips.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 19:

Eve stood up and looked over at Sheridan. “I know, Alistair is of a different kind, a beast with no feelings or emotions and doesn't care about anyone but himself” She spoke softly, her voice becoming cold remembering her situation with her past with Julian and all her anger builds up once again. Sheridan wiped her tears from her eyes and straightened herself up.

“Yes you are right, but i don't care anymore what he thinks, all im going to do is look ahead towards the future and take care of my child.” Eve then nodded and smiled. “That's the spirit, now, I'm going to send you down to the nurse around the corner and she is going to take some blood work , for some tests-standard procedure” She then called the Nurse on the phone and Sheridan thanked Eve for everything, then she walks out of the door.

A few days later Antonio and Beth packed up everything they had, told their friends and family about their plans, they were just so happy for them even if they would miss them . Luis, Sheridan, Pilar, Dana(Beth's Mom), Charity, Miguel, Theresa, Ethan and the rest of their friends and family held a going away party/celebration for them on the day they were leaving.

While beth and Tony were out running errands last minute things ready for their move, the others had gone to the house decorated it with Balloons, Streamers, flowers everywhere inside the spacious living room, followed by a huge colorful banner(made by Theresa) that says “We'll miss you when your gone”. Lots of presents were laid out on the table which was situated in the middle of the room, they were in a mound of a pyramid.

Beth and Tony were really surprised when they cam home to a roomful of people yelling “ surprise” popping up from everywhere, before they had come through the door everyone had hid and turned off the lights so they were none of the wiser and didn't suspect anything. As the party was in full swing, Luis stepped forward toward Tony to offer his congratulations. “I wish you the best of Luck, and im happy you have found happiness like Sheridan and i, i know we have had our problems and all but you are still my brother and i love ya and i always will nothing will ever change that, i hope you two have a wonderful life.. and don't forget to invite us for the big wedding”

Tony nodded and smiled. Luis extended his hand toward him but then Tony pulled him into a embrace. Sheridan and Beth made peace and promise to visit each other and keep in touch. Just as the party ends, Beth and Tony thank everyone for the most best present they would ever get a party thrown for them from their friends and Family nothing more precious than that. They packed up everything in the car, said ciao to the historical town of Harmony, looking back at the sign that says “ you are leaving Harmony, come back soon” “Goodbye Harmony, Goodbye” Tony says to himself softly.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 20:

Sheridan and Luis held hands while they walked through the park, down the sidewalk near the river and toward their house that was situated on the far end of the beach. Luis decided to stop at a park bench on the way home so they could talk for a little bit. Sheridan sat down next to Luis, the look on his face she knew there was something he wanted to talk to her about.

“I just wanted to stop here before heading home, i just wanted to express how deeply i love you and the bundle of joy that is growing inside you and that you made me so happy the other day." He places a hand on her bulging stomach, Sheridan then flashed back to the previous day.

FLASHBACK

Sheridan was visiting Ethan and Theresa who were planning their wedding, when she received a phone call from Eve who wanted to discuss the results of the tests that Sheridan had done a few days before and that she would like Sheridan to come right away to see her at the hospital, that she had news on her unborn child's paternity. Fifteen minutes later she strolled into Eve's office and she notices that Eve was looking over some files that was on her desk sprawled out everywhere, guess a doctors day is never done .

“Eve, you wanted to see me about the results of the tests i had done the last time i was in here?” She asked her. Eve nodded then took Sheridan's results from the folder and opened it. “Yes Sheridan i thought you would like to know the results from your tests thats why i asked you to come in here, well everything is fine with your baby , things seem to be progressing nicely along with your pregnancy.

But you may want to sit down for what i have to tell you next regarding the father of the baby is.. weather it is Luis or Antonio is the Five million dollar question here” Sheridan looked like her heart was going to jump out of her body. She took a seat while Eve asked her if she was ready to hear the news. “Well there is no time like the present, its now or never” She proceeded Eve to continue.

“Well you should be happy to hear that your unborn baby's Father is Luis just as you had hoped it would be and i have something else to tell you, would you like to know the sex of the child because i can tell you if you like?” Sheridan was now deliriously happy and excited and so happy about the news about Luis being the Father, this was just the best news ever. Wait til she tells Luis, he is going to be over the moon. she thought.

“Yes, Yes, Yes, Please tell em i am dying to know” She spilled out quickly. Eve Laughed at Sheridan's excitement. “Im glad your happy i knew you would be and your child is going to be a baby girl i bet she will look just like you” Sheridan's mouth opened in surprise, a huge smile forming.

“ A girl, OMG thank you Eve, your the best doctor in the world” Later that day Sheridan went home and announced to Luis the news and he was so overjoyed, she never had seen him this happy that it had put a smile on both of their faces.

END OF FLASHBACK

Sheridan kissed him on the lips , pulled from the embrace and smiled. “Well it made me just as happy as it did you” They stood up from the bench, taking in the cool summer night, stars shining brightly.

“I love you Sheridan” She looked lovingly into his deep brown eyes, they also made her feel warm and safe inside. “I love you too Luis always and forever til death do us part just like our vows says, im never going anywhere” She whispered to him, they then walked back home hand in hand . finally happy again this time it is forever.

~*~Epilogue~*~

Months pass as Sheridan and Luis look forward to their new arrival. While one night Luis had gone out with some of the guys and Theresa had organized a baby shower for Sheridan those that attended were Gwen, Pilar, Kay, Jessica, Charity, Simone, Whitney, Eve , Grace. The girls were crowded around Sheridan's Living room which was filled with baby gifts given to her by her friends and family, food on the table in the middle of the room and soft music playing in the background.

One minutes Sheridan was laughing over something Theresa had said then the next moment something happened. "Uh Oh" She shrieked, horrified. Theresa sat on the floor concerned . "Sheridan what's wrong?" She asked. Sheridan looked up at her. "I think my water just broke can you please take me to the hospital i think i might be in labor" Theresa nodded and helped Sheridan stand, she got her keys and walked her out toward her car.

"We'll follow" Pilar said. A few minutes later Theresa parked her car in the hospital parking lot, she helped Sheridan out of the car and through the revolving doors. Sheridan sat down in one of the chairs while Theresa looked for Dr. Russell. "Dr. Russell, Dr. Russell" She called out through the hospital hallways. Eve quickly walked toward Theresa. "Theresa, what is it?" She took a deep breath, nearly exhausted from all the running around.

"It's Sheridan, her water just broke" She then rushed over to where Sheridan was sitting, called to a nurse to come and check her into a room. "Eve, I'm going to try call Luis and get him to get down here" The doctor nodded, as she left to walk into the room the nurse took Sheridan into. Theresa grabs out her cell phone from her bag and dials Luis's number. She lets it ring five times before hanging up and calling again but no answer. "I wonder where he is?" She pondered to herself.

She then decided to go look for him herself because this is something he needs to be here for its a important day in anyone's life. She then takes off to where she thinks Luis and the guys could have gone , she checks the Youth center no sign of them there. She looks in the bars around town , nothing there either so she then decided to try her luck one last time and look down at the Pool Hall and surprise that's where they were.

"Luis, Luis" She called out as she opened the door and walked toward the table that they were sitting at. Luis looked at his sister, confused as to why she would leave the shower and come all the way down here. "Theresa, what is it?" She gave him a "don't give me that" Look. "It's Sheridan, she's at the hospital...she in Labor as we speak" She blurted out quickly. Luis looked concerned. "Oh my, she is? I need to be there" He said.

The guys said they would be right behind them since their girlfriend's were at the shower and most likely they would be heading to the hospital. "We're right behind you buddy" Chad commented. Ethan said he would come with Luis and Theresa since Sheridan and he were so close and he wanted to be there as well. So the trio headed off for the hospital.

They then arrived at the hospital then sees Sheridan screaming for some drugs for the pain just as she was being brought into the delivery room for the birth. Eve said she was fully dilated which means the baby wanted to come out right NOW!. "This is all your fault! I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you!"

She screamed out at him as he held her hand beside her in the room. Julie , the nurse that is looking after Sheridan walks forward. "Mr, Lopez-Fitzgerald...don't take any notice of that, its her emotions and the drugs taking effect" Luis nods and rubs Sheridan's back. "Hey, what did i say? Back off would you..don't touch me!"

She demanded harshly. Luis then backed off. "Aghhhhhh, Ouchhhhh" She yelled at the top of her lungs. Eve then announced for her to start pushing. "On the count on three..push Sheridan, okay can you do that? now one.. two.. three PUSH NOW" She said as she knelt in between Sheridan ready for the birth. Sheridan then began screaming which was completely normal. "Aghhhhhhhh" She pushed the hardest she could muster up.

Sweat was pouring from her forehead her face red and hot. "Your nearly there, Just one more Sheridan , think you can do it?" She puffed and puffed, nodded her head and gave one last hard push with all her strength. "wahhh" Was the sound of her baby crying which was a good sign. Eve was all smiles. "And you have a beautiful Baby Girl" She announced to them both.

Sheridan then relaxed, her breathing slowing down to a normal heart rate as Luis cuts the umbilical Cord. Eve then checks the baby over, wraps her in a pink blanket and puts her in her mother's arms. "She's so beautiful..we did good..after all the pain and everything it's all worth it" She replied. Luis kissed the forehead of both Mother and Child. "So have you two figured a name for this gorgeous one..yet?"

Eve asked them both and they nodded in agreeing. "Yes we have. we have discussed it and we like the name Kelly-Katherine Lopez-Fitzgerald. Eve smiled delightfully. "Ah..Just perfect for a perfect child" Their family and friends came in next and saw the bundle of joy there in Sheridan arms. They then offered their congratulations and fussed over who gets to hold the child next everyone wanted to be around her, she was the most amazing gift God had brought into their lives.

THE END