Hello ALL!! Just wanted to warn you that I will be posting again but the end of the weekend because I want to catch this story and First Daughter up with Communications so enjoy!!
Also, I know I've said this already, but this is not the end of the friends reactions...or the parents for that much. This is only the beginning.
LoveIsForever wrote:I've been waiting all week for their ex's and friends to find out and let me tell ya you pulled it off great. I do feel sorry for Kyle and Tess yes they married each other but they were drunk and in all fairness that did go to Vegas to get married that just married the wrong person lol.
I was glad to see Max and Liz didn't fall apart seeing their ex's.
Can't wait to really see their friends reactions once they learn that Max and Liz are really married.
Thanks! I'm really happy you are liking it...let's hope you enjoy this chapter as well!!
taressa05 wrote:You know, I actually felt kind of sorry for Kyle and Tess. I know that they're the ones that got drunk, married, and slept together, but not without some help from Maria and Michael. But still, to have your fiances come and announce that they're married in front of everyone with no warning, it just made me feel a little bad for them. But I guess that's how Liz and Max felt when they walked in on them together. Ok, I guess everyone can go ahead and roast me for feeling sympathy for Kyle and Tess.

I give you permission because I sort of feel like blasting myself on that one.
I just have to say that I love Max and Liz though. But I can totally see how their friends would be shocked at their sudden turnabout. Look forward to more reactions. I bet the parents are gonna piss their pants when they find out.
Great update Jen, and sorry that your best friend went adios. Hopefully she's not too far away and y'all can still visit. Otherwise there's always the miracle of technology, as long as it doesn't keep shutting down on you.
~Dani
Thanks Dani you aren't the only one who feels sorry for Tess and Kyle so you won't be alone on the roaster
Lol, yeah you know all to well my history with that damn technology...how many times during our convo's have either you or I been kicked off lol.
RASaero611 wrote:aww Max and Liz are so cute together. I really don't care about any of their friends reactions towards them...once they see what they are like with each other, like what Isabel and Maria saw them on plane together, maybe they'll back off.
I feel bad for Kyle because he seems to really care about Liz, but Tess, all she seemed to care about herself and if she was pregnant. Regardless, that is something important, but she wasn't worried about Max at all.
Well, I'm glad that Max and Liz are happy together and want to stay together, even now that they are out of Vegas. Kind of disproves the whole theory of 'what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas'
great update
post more soon please
Lol I agree with you. Kyle really cares about Liz. They may not seem like it now, but Max and Liz still care a lot for Tess and Kyle but they are trying to make their marriage work.
anonymousarfan wrote:That was fantastic!!! I loved it!!!!
The girls speculating what happened and Tess and Kyle thinking if the others knew!!
It was great and I loved it!!!
Now I can't wait for the to land and start the explaining!!!!!!!!!
Please post more soon!!!!!!!!! Please!!!!!
Lol they won't start the explainng yet...but it is coming!!
Earth2Mama wrote:EVIL! Leaving it there....
Kyle and Tess have to the be the most stupid in America! Hello?! Of course they know about. Idiots
I'm glad that Max and Liz want to make it work. I hope that it does. Well, now for the parent reactions. This should be fun
Post more soon

Lol Yes the parents reactions are strange..he he he. Enjoy!!
LegalAlien wrote:WOW!!!!
I just found this story and it's really amazing!
I'm glad that Max and Liz are going to make their marriage work though I wonder what their parents will say...
So, please update soon! Curiousity is killing me!

WELCOME TO THE STORY!! I'm so glad you are liking this story! I'm back just like I promised in the PM and the next part will be here by the end of the weekend so enjoy and let me know what you think!
AppleJacks wrote:great new part I can not wait for the reaction from everyone!!
Lol thank you!
hazz wrote:I cant wait for the explainations. Break their hearts guys! Great part
Haley
Lol great way to put it!
behrlyliz wrote:“Max…Max.” Liz called to him. She smiled when he grunted on her chest and fell back to sleep. “Hey…you got to get up.”
“Five more minutes mom…I’ll skip first period.” Max mumbled.
“Ok…one I’m definitely not your mother…and two…we aren’t in high school anymore.” Liz said and she giggled when Max’s facial hair tickled her neck as he moved
and
“Did they just say they got married? To each other?” Alex said as he tried to understand what was going on.
“Man…there must be something in the water here.” Isabelle said as she headed towards the gate.
First of all, I was LMFAO. Those two parts were hilarious. Secondly, even though it seems that Kyle genuinely loves Liz and regrets what has happened between he and Tess, I still can't feel sorry for them. I know they were inebriated when they married but they weren't too drunk to make it to the chapel and get married as well as head back to their room to consummate their marriage. I just feel that on some level, despite being drunk, they knew perfectly well what they were doing. And I'm glad they did because Max and Liz are too cute together and deserve to be together.
Anyway, loved the update and I can't wait for more. Also, you are so

for leaving it there

.
Lol sorry but I had too leave it some place! I'm back though!!
su-lyn wrote:I'm still on cloud nine, Jennifer. Nice work for putting me there. All the gestures in front of their friends should tell them that Max and Liz are really in love and not pretending just to get back at Tess and Kyle.
You're are so great with the lovemaking scene. It really showcase them as newlyweds, young adult exploring the wonders of a married life. You nailed it to a tee. Excellent.
It seems Kyle is more in love with Liz than Tess was with Max. But then he doesn't have to worry about the prospect of pregnancy. I actually expected Maria to be in rambling mode following the announcement of Max and Liz's marriage.
Wonderful part and please try to come back sooner.

Thank you for your kind words I really appreciate it! I agree with you, Kyle loves Liz more than Tess loves Max.
begonia9508 wrote:Great part!
But I don't understand something: if they were always in love with each other, why did they play this charade being with others?
EVE

Because it is part of the challenge lol. No seriously, I don't think they realized they loved each other. They were best friends and just assumed that their feelings wee that...best friends. But as soon as they kissed they both realized that it was love....explain it?
Emz80m wrote:great part chica
I didnt expect Max and LIz to be so smug about it.
But are Tess and Kyle stupid or what? i mean wouldnt you have worked out that you were busted by now when your partners take off for days at a time and dont come back?
cant wait for more
Lol Yeah..Tess and Kyle are stupid.
DramastarOF06 wrote:But are Tess and Kyle stupid or what? i mean wouldnt you have worked out that you were busted by now when your partners take off for days at a time and dont come back?
I agree with Emz80m, I mean, did they think that all this time they were off playing the slots or something?
Great part, I loved how Max and Liz want to work at being married. I wonder what their parents are going to say. Hurry back with more soon.
You find out about the parents in this one...enjoy
Sweet Liz wrote:Love this fic!! Thank you

No, thank you!!!
martine wrote:I stop lurking on that fic cause I've a question or 2: Max was certainly in love with his best friend since long and I understand that he's more than eager to marry her, but Liz? she seemed to love Kyle, how could she pass from Kyle to Max so easily? and she's in love with Max too.
although I like you fic very much, I think that Liz changed her mind very quickly even if she saw Kyle with Tess in bed.
great fic, I'm looking forward for the next chapters.

Ok first WELCOME TO THE STORY...or atleast to the feedbacking part.
Now your questions: I don't think Max loves Liz more than she loves him. Even though they don't show it...they are both still hurt from having their hearts broken...it will be explained a little later...so I don't want to reuin it...but Max and Liz will talk about it.
roswell3053 wrote:AWESOME!!!!!
This was a great part. I love the fact that they were just so carefree and loving towards eachother in front of everyone. Can't wait for another update!
Thank you!!
rigel wrote:Max and Liz are great.
it will get ugly from here right? I think their friends haven't realize Liz and Max is serious. I can just imagine whats their reaction when they realize Max and Liz are going to continue their marriage. not to mention the parents reaction (waiting patiently

)
I feel a little sorry for Kyle and Tess but only a tiny bit

and I think it's normal for Tess to worried about pregnancy.
can't wait

I think it is normal for Tess to worry as well, and it won't get too ugly...just a little dirty.
adreamer wrote:Great Update!!! The way Kyle and Tess reacted when they found out that Max and Liz got married that sore of mades me feel sorry for them but they were the one that were unfateful to Max and Liz so they deserve it. Can't wait for more!!!!

Lol I agree with you and thank you!!
Topy458 wrote:What a great part!! I felt like I've been waiting for a new part for so long, but the new chapter you gave us was well worth the wait. I was excited to see how the newlyweds would break the news to their friends, and you did a great job of it. I can't wait until you continue this awesome story!!
Thanks,
Jenna
Lol thank you! I'm glad you liked it and remember there are going to be 2 parts by the end of the weekend he he he. Enjoy!!
imnotlc wrote:Awesome and wonderful hehehehehe
i'm glad that they decided to make a go oif it! and hey i hope Tess is pregnant that will teach them. please post more soon....L.
HA HA HA...so you don't like Tess I can see. Enjoy!!
BehrObsession wrote:That was a great update! I've been waiting for the confrontation. Loved how Max and Liz just gave them the bare facts and asked for it to be dropped until they get home. I can't feel too sorry for Kyle or Tess because we all know that Max & Liz belong together. I think there was more to their relationship all along, but it was buried under the best friend relationship. That, sometimes, keeps you from realizing the extent of your feelings for a person. I've got to wonder how the parents are going to take the news. Can't wait for more.
Yes you got it!! Max and Liz always felt for each other but it was hidden....perfect explanation!
Gunther0925 wrote:Update soon I love your stories!!!
Amanda
Thanks Amanda!!
Spicy trini1 wrote:I have been lurking around on this fic and I decided that I had to tell you what a wonderful job you're doing. I can't wait to see what happens when they get back to New Mexico.Now on the subject of Tess and Kyle it seems that Tess was more worried that Max would find out that she had sex with Kyle while Kyle was more worried about what happened to Liz.
Update soon!
WELCOME TO THE STORY!! Lol I agree..Tess is selfish in this fic (and many others) while Kyle is truly worried about Liz. Thanks for your feedback!!
Chapter 6
“What do you mean you got married?” Maria asked as soon as they stepped out of the gate. She wanted to know what really happened between her two best friends.
“Exactly what we said. We got married Maria, do you want to see the papers?” Liz said. She knew she was being mean…but she didn't want to deal with this.
“Liz. Baby, they are only trying to understand.” Max said as he gently squeezed Liz's hand. He knew she was frustrated…but their friends weren't the only ones they would need to deal with.
“Sorry.” Liz said and Max quickly dropped their bags he was holding to give her a hug when he heard her cry.
“It's ok Liz…I'm here for you. I'll never leave you.” Max promised as he kissed his wife's head.
“Like you left Tess?” Kyle asked suddenly. He was quiet the whole flight because he tried to not vomit every time he saw Max kiss Liz. He felt like his heart was breaking in two every time Liz looked at Max with love in her eyes…she was supposed to do that to him.
“Kyle.” Alex scolded him. He knew where Kyle was coming from, but they were standing in the middle of the airport.
“No, don't 'Kyle' me! We looked everywhere for them and they were off getting married. Liz is my fiancée!” Kyle yelled and he ran a hand through his hair.
“Was.” Liz whispered and when she looked up and saw everybody looking at her confused she continued. “I was your fiancée Kyle. I'm not anymore. I'm Max's wife.”
“Liz…how could you do this to me?” Kyle asked as Liz and Max started to walk away but Liz stopped and turned to him. “I love you.”
“No, I loved you Kyle.” Liz said and she glanced at Max and saw all his support before she continued. “But you didn't love me. If you did…you wouldn't have married Tess.” And all their friends gasped as Max and Liz walked away hand in hand.
“They know? How did they know? I thought no one talked to them!” Tess screeched as she turned and looked at her friends for the answers.
“No one heard from them…honest.” Isabelle said as she watched Tess break down and cry. If Isabelle was honest with herself, she would say that she has never seen her brother or Liz as happy as they are now…but she still didn't understand how this could have happened.
“I don't care what the hell is going on…but I'm getting my fiancée back.” Kyle said before he headed off trying to figure out a plan to break up the happy couple.
“I have a feeling this is going to get a lot worse, before it gets any better.” Michael said as he pushed his hand through his hair.
“Should we tell Max and Liz what really happened?” Maria asked her boyfriend.
“I don’t know.” Michael sighed. “I personally have never seen Max that happy before.”
“Liz either.” Maria commented.
“Do you wanna be the one who ruins your best friends’ happiness?” Michael asked and Maria shrugged.
“We gotta do something…they deserve to know the truth.”
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“I can't believe you were so stupid Liz!” Jeff Parker said as he paced in front of his daughter. He couldn’t believe that after telling his daughter that she couldn't get married before she went off to college, that she went to Vegas and got married…to different man!
“Jeff!” Nancy scolded her husband. She was just as furious with Liz for doing this…but Liz seemed happy and there was no way out of the marriage.
“Daddy, I know you’re disappointed in me--” Liz tried to say but her father interrupted her.
“Disappointed? Disappointed doesn't even begin to cover how I feel right now.” Jeff said as he glared at Max. “Max, your dad's a lawyer right? He can fix this situation.”
“Um…yes sir, my dad is a lawyer but I don't know how he can fix anything.” Max said. He knew the parents would react badly…but Mr. Parker was throwing daggers at Max.
“He can annul the marriage. You two were drinking that night and you didn't know what you were doing. The fact that Liz is engaged to another guy is evidence that you didn't plan this!” Jeff said. He didn't want Liz to stay married and regret it for the rest of her life; he was only trying to protect her.
“Daddy, we weren't drinking and we don't want to get an annulment. We want to stay married.” Liz explained and she knew it was going to get bad when her father turned quickly and stared at her. Liz had never understood the phrase steam coming out of someone's ears but she did now.
“Elizabeth Parker you will not destroy your life by staying married to this guy. You weren't even engaged!!” Jeff said as he stared at his only child. He knew she was angry at him for telling her she couldn't marry Kyle right away…but for her to go off and marry Max was not like her at all.
“Ok…first off it’s Parker-Evans now and secondly, Max isn't any guy, he's my husband and we are going to stay married. If you can't accept that, then I don't want you in our lives!” Liz said as she ran up stairs to her bedroom.
“Max, I'm so sorry. I know you didn't plan this…I'm trying my best to get her to end this mockery of a marriage…you're dating the blonde right? Tess?” Jeff asked once Liz left the room.
“Yes sir, I was dating Tess, but I'm married to Liz now…and we want to make this work.” Max explained and he continued before Jeff could yell again. “You have to understand, Liz is my best friend. I would do anything for her and I want to make her happy by being the best husband I can be to her.”
“Max, you're only 18 years old. You don't even know anything about the world. How can you sit here and promise to make Liz happy?” Nancy finally said. She wanted to make Liz happy and from what she could see her daughter was happy with Max. But she also didn't want them to go into a marriage blindly, it was a huge decision that they made at the flip of a coin.
Max thought about it for a few minutes before he answered. “Because I love Liz. We may not know anything about the world, but we are going to do our best to learn together.”
“Max, you're ruining your lives.” Jeff said as he looked at the young man who married his daughter. “If you two really love each other then end this and start dating for a few years…after college start your lives together…you don't need to do it now.”
“Daddy.” Liz said once she re-entered the room. “What I said before…about you not being happy for us…I meant it. If you can't support my decision to stay married to my husband, then I don't want you in my life.” Liz took a deep breath. “What do you say? Can you accept my marriage?”
“I'm sorry Liz…I can't. I think it is a mistake.” Jeff said as he stared at his little girl. How did this happen? One day she was bouncing on his knee…and now she was married and standing up for her husband.
“Then this is good-bye.” Liz said as she walked over and hugged her mother. “I love you Mom.” Liz then turned to her father; she made no move to hug him. “I just want you to know that I do love you daddy…but I'm sorry that you're forcing me to do this.”
“Liz?” Max asked as he watched her pick up a couple suitcases from the bottom of the stairs.
“Let’s go Max…I'm moving out.” Liz said as she walked towards the door. Her father’s voice stopped her.
“I'm sorry Liz…I'm sorry.” Jeff said. He was sorry he couldn't accept this…he loved Liz too much to watch her do this.
“I am too.” Liz said as she turned towards her husband. “Ready?”
Max just stared between Jeff and Liz and then grabbed a suitcase and the couple headed to his jeep. Once they put her bags in her car Max grabbed Liz and pulled her into a hug. “I am so sorry Liz…I don't want to come between you and your parents…maybe we should end this.”
“Do you want to end it?” Liz asked Max hurt.
“Honestly, no…but maybe your dad's right. We can start over…date and get to know each other.” Max suggested. He wanted to stay married to Liz…but if Liz was fighting with her parents and he wanted her to be happy…he knew the only way that would happen is if they ended it. He still wanted to date Liz though…now that he'd been with Liz, he couldn't imagine being without her.
“Max, I already know you. And you’re not coming between my parents and me…my dad did that all by himself.” Liz assured Max and when he nodded she leaned up and kissed him. “So…do I go get a hotel room…or do we try your parents and see if they will let me stay there?”
“Let’s try my parents first. They might not understand…but they will help us if we tell them we are serious about making this work.” Max said as he caressed Liz's cheek. “And if they don't agree…we’ll already be at the house to pick my stuff up and then we can go to the hotel together.”
“Sounds good.” Liz said as she was about to get in the jeep when Max pulled her back into his arms and kissed her breathless.
“This is forever for me Liz.” Max said once he pulled away from her lips. “I just wanted you to know that. No matter what happens…I'm here to stay.”
“Me too Max.” Liz shook her head and corrected herself. “We're here to stay…forever.” The couple got into the jeep without noticing the couple watching them from the window.
“Do you think we did the right thing Jeff?” Nancy asked her husband. She had to admit that watching the way that Max took care of Liz was really convincing…she could easily tell that Max loved her daughter. Nancy was happy for Liz…she may not agree but she would support her daughter, now she just had to get her husband to support her as well.
“Nancy…she's 18 years old…it’s not that I don't like Max, or that they don't love each other…it’s just why does it have to be now? Can't they wait until after college? She's worked so hard to get to Harvard…I'm scared she will blow it all for him.” Jeff explained. He looked around their home and his eyes caught a picture of Liz. She was 5 years old and dressed in her mothers wedding veil. “I didn't even get to give her away Nan…my baby got married and I wasn't even there.”
“Oh Jeff.” Nancy said as she grabbed her husband and held him as he cried for his lost daughter.
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“Are you two sure about this?” Philip said as he looked at his son and his new bride. “Because if you want this marriage to have never happened we need to act now…if we don’t, it will have to be a divorce.”
Max looked at Liz before answering his father and when Liz nodded her head he spoke. “We’re sure about this dad. We want to stay married and make this work.”
“Ok…I just want you to be sure. I am disappointed and although I don’t agree with your choice…you’re 18 and it’s your choice, I am supporting you on that.” Philip said as he handed back his son’s legal marriage license.
“Thank you Dad. Thank you.” Max said as he stood up and shook his fathers hand and then turned to his wife. “We did it Baby!” Max said before he kissed his wife.
“And about the living situation Max? Is it correct to assume that Liz no longer lives at home?” Diane asked the young couple. She always liked Tess…but she knew it was Liz who had her son’s heart.
“That’s right. My parents…they aren’t as accepting as you.” Liz explained and Max wrapped his arms around her and kissed her temple.
“We were hoping that we can live here…temporarily until we get a budget together and then find a place that we can afford close to school.” Max explained he hoped his parents would approve…but having their support was enough for him. They only needed a place to stay until they moved to Boston for school since they both were going to Harvard. They had actually planned on living in the dorms for a few semesters and eventually getting an apartment together, but now that they were married they would have to live off campus.
“I think we need to talk about this…can you excuse us for a few minutes” Diane said as she and her husband went to their office to discuss the decision.
“What do you think Phil?” Diane asked. She would give her opinion, but it the end it was her husband’s decision.
“I don’t want to lose my son Diane.” Philip said as he ran a hand through his hair. “As much as I hate that he was immature and went off to get married…he is showing the maturity he needs by asking us, and even preparing for the future by making a budget.”
“I agree with you. But do we want them to live together?” Diane asked…she really didn’t want her son to be sexually active at 18.
“Honey…they got married on Friday, and from what I’ve heard…they spent most of Saturday and Sunday in the honeymoon suite…I think it’s a little late to protect their virtue.” Philip chuckled. “They are married and are going to do what married people do…we can’t stop them.”
“Ok…but we are taking in an extra mouth…make them pay rent?” Diane suggested. They didn’t want the couple to feel like they were getting away with murder…besides it would help them to budget the fact that they would have to pay rent.
“I agree…200 a month?” Philip suggested.
“Sounds good.”
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After Diane and Philip explained their decision to Max and Liz the couple quickly agreed since paying $200 dollars a month would be a lot cheaper then spending $49.99 a night at a hotel. After they talked Liz and Max went to their new room.
“I still can’t believe this.” Liz said as she started to unpack. She was lucky, Max had a huge closest and he didn’t even use that much space with his clothes so she had plenty of room for her stuff.
“I know…it still feels like a dream.” Max said as he leaned on his elbow on his bed. He loved watching her move…it was even more special since they were in his room. It wasn’t like she had never been in his room before…but now they were married and she was his forever.
“Yeah.” Liz said as she hung up her last shirt and then threw her suitcases in the closet before closing the door. She turned and watched Max laying on his bed. Although they had been intimate before…this was new territory living together. “So…”
“Are you nervous?” Max chuckled and when Liz blushed he called her to him. He sat up and pulled Liz so she was standing in-between his legs. “It’s just us Liz. Just you and me.”
“Ok.” Liz said as she leaned down and kissed Max’s lips. As soon as she felt his lips on hers she wrapped her hands around his neck to pull him closer.
Max moaned when he felt Liz’s tongue touch his lips and he eagerly opened for her exploration. He wanted more, so he wrapped his arms around Liz and placed his hands on her butt pulling her closer. That’s exactly how Isabelle found them when she walked in with out knocking a few minutes later
“Max, I just wanted to at-- OH GOSH!! SORRY!! I DIDN’T KNOW YOU WEREN’T ALONE!” Isabelle said as she quickly turned around and covered her eyes.
“It’s ok Izzy.” Liz said as she wiped her mouth and stepped away from Max.
Max frowned when she stepped away and he quickly grabbed her hand and pulled her to sit in his lap. “What’s up Iz?”
“I just wanted to talk to you…but it can wait until Liz leaves.” Isabelle said as she headed to the door but she stopped when Max responded.
“Well you’ll be waiting awhile because she isn’t leaving.” Max stated and he kissed Liz’s nose to assure her that he was happy about that.
“What? What do you mean she isn’t leaving?” Isabelle asked confused. She just walked in on her brother and his “wife” who just told him that she wasn’t leaving.
“Well, Isabelle I live here now.” Liz explained and she decided to let Max and Isabelle handle this so she made her way to the bathroom to get ready for bed.
“Are you crazy Max? I know you have this delusion to play house…but Mom and Dad are going to freak when they find out!” Isabelle exclaimed once Liz left the room.
“It’s fine. Mom and Dad know and are ok with this as long as we pay rent.” Max explained and he waited for his sister’s question that he knew was coming.
“Max…how did this all happen? I mean one minute you’re planning on marrying Tess and the next you’re married to Liz…what happened to cause this?” Isabelle asked as she sat down next to her brother. Her friends and her had sat down and tried to find any reason they could…but they came up empty handed and they voted that since Isabelle lived with Max that she would be the one to get the information and then share it.
“Look…I really don’t want to get into this…but Liz and I decided we wanted to be together…so we got married. End of story. Now we are trying to make our lives work.” Max explained as he started to turn down the bed to get ready for Liz.
“What about Liz’s parents? What do they think about all this?” Isabelle asked. She knew they didn’t approve of Liz marrying Kyle at such a young age…but at least they knew about that…this was a complete shock.
“As you can obviously guess, they weren’t happy and Liz moved out. We came here and explained our plans to Mom and Dad. They agreed to let us live here for a while until we find a place of our own as long as we help out and pay rent.” Max explained and he looked up when he saw Liz standing at the doorway. “Hey.”
“Hey, I hope I’m not interrupting.” Liz said shyly as she glanced between the siblings.
“Not at all, this is your house too.” Max said with a smile as he held his hand out for Liz to take. She quickly crossed the room and into his arms. “If you don’t mind Isabelle, my beautiful wife and I are going to turn in…so I’ll talk to you in the morning ok?”
“Yeah sure. Night Max.” Isabelle said as she headed towards the door. She stopped and turned around. “Night Liz. Welcome to the family.”
“Thanks Isabelle. Night.” Liz said and she smiled at her sister-in-law. Although she probably didn’t understand or approve…Liz knew that Isabelle was accepting their marriage and Liz couldn’t have been happier.
“Well, my beautiful wife…I’m beat…you ready for bed?” Max said as he raised his eyebrows suggestively at Liz and she chuckled.
“Max…do you ever get enough?” Liz laughed as she got into the bed and under the covers. She held back a laugh when she saw Max’s hurt expression.
“Well…I don’t…I mean…” Max began stuttering and Liz started to laugh. “You were messing with me weren’t you?”
“Of course.” Liz said as she sat up and pulled off her nightshirt. “Now get over here and make love to your wife.”
“Gladly!” Max said as he dove at Liz which caused her to giggle and they both put their fingers to their mouths signaling them to be quiet…they’d have to learn to be quiet now that they were living with Max’s parents and sister.
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Hours later Liz woke up startled that she wasn’t in her room, but she quickly remembered the events of the last couple days and she smiled as she snuggled closer to Max who was spooned behind her. They had quietly made love for hours and finally passed out. Liz was exhausted and the only reason she was awake right now was because she was thirsty. After glancing around Max’s room to see if he had a glass of water somewhere Liz carefully slid out of bed. Max mumbled and grunted when she moved but Liz just ran a soothing hand through his hair and kissed his forehead causing him to calm down, she grabbed Max’s boxers and white t-shirt off the ground and put them on before she headed down stairs.
Liz sat down at the kitchen table with her glass of water for a few minutes before a shuffling sound informed Liz of someone else’s presence and she looked towards the kitchen door.
“Liz sweetie? What are you doing up?” Diane asked as she entered the kitchen and found the young girl sitting alone, she glanced at the clock. “It’s 3:30 in the morning, is everything ok?”
“Yeah, everything is fine. I was just thirsty and couldn’t sleep.” Liz explained and Diane nodded before she sat down across from her at the table.
“I remember the first few nights after Philip and I got married. I couldn’t sleep…no, I wouldn’t sleep. I was so scared I’d wake up and he wouldn’t be there, that it was all a dream.” Diane explained as she thought back to all those years ago. “It’s hard, sleeping next to someone. Your whole life you had this huge bed all to yourself, and then one day there is another person sleeping there, who is used to having the bed all to themselves. You have to get used to their sleeping patterns. I remember lying awake at night…just listening to Philip breathing and wishing that I had a bed to myself, funny thing is that the nights that he was out of town and I had my own bed…I couldn't sleep without him”
“I’m not worried about that. Max is a gentle sleeper. He rarely moves and he doesn’t snore.” Liz explained and she blushed as she realized that she was talking to her mother-in-law about sleeping with her son.
“It’s ok Liz. I know that you and Max used to sleep together…innocently.” Diane explained and she continued when she saw Liz blush. “I always knew that of all Max’s friends, you two were the closest. It was almost like every night we ate dinner with you because everything Max talked about was you.” Diane said which caused her and Liz to laugh.
Meanwhile upstairs.
Max stirred in his sleep and woke up then he frowned when he realized Liz wasn’t beside him. Max sat up and looked around the room, after finding she wasn’t there he got up to go look for her. Max looked on the ground and realized that Liz stole his boxers so he went to his dresser and pulled out a pair of pajama bottoms sans shirt.
Max quietly walked across the hall and saw that the bathroom was empty so he headed down stairs. As he walked down the hall towards the kitchen he heard his mother and his wife laughing and he decided to see what they were talking about, so Max quietly stood next to the door and listened to the women’s conversation.
“Not that I’m not grateful or anything…because if it wasn’t for you and Mr. Evans…I’d be sleeping in a hotel right now…but why are you ok with this? With our marriage? Most mothers would hate me for stealing their son from them.” Liz asked. She really did want to know…most importantly she wanted to know why it was ok for Max…but not for her. She wanted to know why her parents couldn’t accept her marriage like the Evans did.
“Well, to be honest. I do feel like you stole my son away.” Diane explained and she felt bad when Liz hung her head. Diane reached across the table and lifted the girl’s face and saw the tears. “But I don’t hate you. I could never hate you Liz, and even if I don’t agree with yours and Max’s decision…it’s your decision and I’m going to let you two make it. I’d rather accept your decision and be apart of your lives so that I can guide you along your way than never get to see you two grow into the amazing adults I know you two will become.”
“Thank you…I don’t regret getting married for a second…I just wish my parents felt like you.” Liz said as she wiped away her tears.
''Liz, you have to understand. With you it’s different…you're a girl. If Isabelle pulled the stunt that you and Max did…I honestly don't know how Philip would have reacted. Your dad loves you…and he's trying to protect you. Dads treasure the moment that they get to walk their daughters down the aisle…you essentially robbed him of that…in time your parents will approve.” Diane assured the girl.
“I hope so, I really wanted to share this with them…Max is lucky that he has such caring parents…we both are.” Liz said as she smiled at her mother-in-law. Liz always saw Diane as a second mother because she was so close to Max and Liz was happy that it was actually true now.
“Liz, do you want to know why I'm happy that it was you that Max married?” Diane asked and she continued when Liz's head jumped up and she nodded. “Because it was you.”
“I don't understand…” Liz said as she shook her head.
“I remember the first day Max met you. He came home and said he had found new friends. He described all of you and then while he was leaving he turned back to me and said that he found his soul mate, or as Max called it back in the 3rd grade his “dream girl” and that he was going to marry her. He never told me her name…but after meeting you all the next week, and watching you two grow closer…I knew it was you. When Max started to date Tess I was a little upset because I knew she would never mean to him what you do…I always knew it was going to be you Liz…so when you two showed up last night and said you got married…I was jumping for joy that my son married his dream girl…what more could a mother ask for?” Diane explained and she smiled when Liz wiped away her tears.
“Thanks Mrs. Evans.” Liz said once she found her voice. She was so moved by the love and acceptance that she found in Max's family.
“None of that. It’s Diane dear…you are Mrs. Evans now.” Diane said and Liz's whole face brightened. “Now, I'm going to go back to bed with my husband, I suggest you do the same.”
“I will, thanks again Diane…for everything.” Liz said.
“Just love him Liz…and all will be even.” Diane said as she exited the kitchen and ran straight into her son. “Max…what are you doing up?” Diane whispered as she glanced back to make sure Liz didn't hear them.
“I couldn't sleep after Liz left…so I went to find her.” Max whispered.
“You listened didn't you?” Diane asked and she smirked when Max hung his head and nodded. “Well, I suggest you get back up to bed before your wife realizes you were ever missing.”
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A few minutes later Liz crept silently back into her bedroom. She sighed when she saw Max still sleeping exactly how she left him. She slid into bed and she smiled when Max's arms automatically curled around her waist. She looked up into his face and placed a kiss on his forehead. “You're my dream guy Max.” She whispered before she laid her head under his chin and fell asleep. Liz never saw Max open his eyes at her confession or the huge smile he wore as he fell back to sleep with his wife in his arms.
TBC...ok so I really loved that chapter...I really did, but now I want to know how you felt about it?
Also remember I will be posting again before Monday...so see you then!!