OUR SINS
Author: Googi a.k.a Mady
Pairing: M/L, L/S, M/M, A/I, K/?
Rating: Mature/Adult
Disclaimer: The characters of "Roswell" belong to Jason Katims, Melinda Metz, WB, and UPN. They are not mine and no infringement is intended.
Summary: Sooner or later the mistakes that we make in the past come back to hunt us. If you want to know the rest… well you have to read the story…lol.
A/N: I hope that you guys like and as always your fb is greatly appreciated.
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Present time…
I’m so glad that you are here with me.
Yeah, me too, I still can’t believe that they sent me back here to do my first assignment. I mean at all the places they could’ve sent me… well I’m not complaining.
Well, mom is very happy about it. As for the rest of us we feel the same way including dad. He can’t wait to see you.
So tell me, how is everybody doing these days?
Let’s see… Alex and Isabel are still together and to be honest I still can’t believe that they are still together I mean they are completely different.
That’s why it works Michael. They complement each other.
Kyle is now teaching at West Roswell.
You’re kidding?
Nope, I swear I still can’t believe it myself. He is doing great.
Dating anybody?
Not at the moment that I know.
And Maria, how is she doing?
Ah… my pixie. Well, she drives me crazy every day but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Good.
And you Max? What’s been going on with you?
Not much you know, studying to become a priest was the best decision that I’ve could’ve made. I’m very happy with it. I feel at peace you know and I get to help others.
You could’ve helped a lot of people without becoming a priest Max. I still don’t understand why all of the sudden after graduation you took that decision.
It was what I wanted Michael. I know that you never approved of my decision but I’m happy Michael.
If you say so, but if you ever change your mind and decide to leave that life… you know that I will never judge you… right?
I know and I appreciate that even though you didn’t approve of my decision you stood behind me.
Hey what are brothers for… huh? Besides I still have hope that you will wake up and will come back to the real world since you are not a real priest yet.
Michael, I know that all of you think that this is not what I really want to do but trust me this is what is good for me.
If you say so, anyway, are you going to be able to come to the house and spend time with us?
Sure, I will visit every chance I get. I’ve miss you guys a lot and I’m planning on taking advantage while I’m in Roswell. This assignment is not permanent and they can send me to another place at any time.
I see, so what do you want to do first?
I’m going to get my self settle in my parish and then I’m going to go visit mom and dad as soon as I get the chance.
They will love that.
Michael…
Yeah?
Have you heard from Liz?
Yes, of course.
How is she doing?
She’s doing pretty well.
Good.
Look we’re here.
They came to the town entrance and Max right away look outside the window and went deep into thought remembering his childhood and the last time that his relationship with Liz was normal…
Come on Max, I want to get to the lake and take a dive. It’s very hot today.
I’m coming. Jeez… what’s the hurry?
I told you, it’s really hot and I want to take a swim.
Look we’re here, are you happy now?
Very, so tell Max… what are you doing this summer?
Well… I wanted to talk to you about that.
Why? What’s wrong?
My parents are sending us to camp.
Oh… so when are you leaving? She looked a little disappointed.
The week after school ends. I really don’t want to go Liz.
Why?
I want to stay with you. We always spend the summer together. That is our special time.
Max, I know we have a great time during summer, but you are getting the chance to get out of here and have some real fun.
Liz, I have real fun when I’m with you.
I know that, but you know what I mean. I wish I could go with you.
Me too, I really don’t want to leave you alone Liz. You are my best friend and we always do everything together.
Yeah we do, but look at it this way, when you come back you are going to have a lot of stories to tell me.
I know…
What’s wrong?
I don’t know Liz; I just have this weird feeling inside me. It’s like something is telling me not to go.
Why is that?
I don’t know.
Come on Max, you can tell me.
Have you ever had a feeling that something is going to change and you know it and… I don’t know how to explain it.
Max I’m loosing you here, tell me what is that you think is going to change?
You… me…
What are you talking about? Max you have been my best friend since we met in the first grade. Nothing is going to change that.
I know I just don’t know how to explain it… maybe I’m just going crazy.
That my friend I can agree to. You are definitely crazy, but then again that’s why I love you so much.
I love you too Liz…can promise me that you are going to be here waiting for me when I get back?
You are definitely crazy…
Liz, please I’m serious. Please promise me.
Okay if it makes you happy… I promise, now can we just go for a swim?
Sure.
Last one in the water is a moron…
Max? MAX!
Huh? What is it?
We are here. Jeez, where the hell did you go?
Sorry, I was just remembering when we where kids.
Oh, well, here we are. Do you want me to help you with your luggage?
Thanks, but I can take care of it myself.
When can we see each other again?
I’ll give you a call and let you know, like I said, I have to get settled and see what Father Maurice has in store for me.
Okay, so I’ll leave you to it. Call me.
I will and Michael thanks you for picking me up.
My pleasure and Max…
It’s good to have you back.
Thanks. See you soon.
Max watched Michael go and went inside the church. Father Maurice was inside waiting for him.
Father Maurice?
Yes, ah… you must be Maxwell.
Yes I am. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you. I heard a lot about you at the seminar.
It’s nice to meet you too and I hope that all you heard about me where good things.
All good Father.
So, tell me about yourself Maxwell.
Father, you can call me Max and well, I was born and raised here in Roswell, New Mexico. I lived here until I decided to go to seminar, I have a brother and a sister and my whole family still lives here.
Now I get it… you are Phillip and Diane Evans son…
Yes.
Well, that is just great. I know your whole family. They are great people. Your mother and your sister volunteer at the community center on weekends and you father is always very generous to the church.
Yeah, they are good people.
I guess that I don’t have to show you around then?
No Father, I know this town like the palm of my hand.
That’s good… then you are not going to need my help to move around town without my help then.
I guess not.
Good, come with me I want to show you your room.
Thanks.
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At the Evan’s house…
Hey mom, I’m back.
How is he? Is he coming to visit soon? How does he look?
Mom… Mom… take it easy.
I’m sorry, it’s just I miss him so much and we haven’t seen him in almost two years and…
Mom… Mom… take a deep breath and I’ll tell you… okay?
Okay.
Mom, Max its fine. He looks well and he said that he will come to visit as soon as he is settled.
He didn’t say when?
Mom…
I’m sorry. Did he ask about us?
Of course, he asks about everybody.
Everybody?
Yes mom, everybody.
You mean?
Yes mom, he asked about her too.
And what did you tell him?
The truth.
What?
Mom can you please calm down. He asked if she was okay and I told him yes.
Nothing else?
No nothing else. I don’t understand what the big deal is. I mean she was his best friend.
Michael you know better.
Yes I do that’s why I don’t see what the big deal is. I mean she wasn’t even here when he decided to leave for seminar.
I know that, I just don’t want to see him hurt.
How is seeing her is going to hurt him.
Do I have to answer that?
What do you think?
Look Michael, when you guys finish school, Liz and Max were not in good terms, I don’t really know what happened between them, but Liz and Max drifted away after you guys came from camp. I know that you guys still hung up together but I noticed that it wasn’t the same. Max was very hurt about it. I guess I just don’t want him getting upset… that’s all.
Well mom, I hate to break it to you, but how exactly are you planning on avoid this encounter between Max and Liz, since they live now in the same town?
It’s not that I don’t want Max to see Liz. I just want him to get settle first and then…
Then what, let him find out that his family have been lying to him about the whereabouts of Liz for almost six years?
That is not what I mean and you know that we never lied to him, we just omitted the truth.
How convenient, anyway, I’m going to go see Maria and let me tell you mom, you better tell him soon, because he is not going to be happy if he finds out for himself.
I know that. I will tell him when he comes for diner.
I’m out of here. Don’t wait for me tonight for diner. I’m taking Maria out.
Okay, I’ll see you later.
Bye Mom.
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It’s not much…
It’s okay Father. It’s more than enough.
I’ll leave you to get settle. Call me if you need anything.
Thank you.
Max, if you want to go and visit your parents today, it’s okay with me.
I appreciate the offer, but it was a long trip. I think I’ll stay and rest. Maybe I can go tomorrow if that’s okay with you.
Yes, it’s not problem. Just let me know when you leave.
I will and thanks again.
You’re welcome. I’ll see you later for supper.
Father Maurice left Max to get settled and once again Max immersed in his thoughts…
Max came back from camp and was very excited. He was dying to see Liz and tell her everything about his time at camp. He knocked at the Parker’s house and Nancy opens the door…
Hi Mrs. Parker, is Liz home?
No she is not. I think she said something about the lake.
Okay, I’ll go there to see her.
If you see her tell her not come home too later. She knows that her father gets very upset when she does that.
I will. See you later Mrs. Parker.
Max ran to the lake. He was really dying to see her and couldn’t wait. When he got there he saw her sitting on top of the big rock next to the lake. She was just sitting there staring at nothing…
Hey…
God Max, you scared me. What are you doing here?
What? No hello, how are you?
Hello, what are you doing here?
Jeez Liz, what the hell is wrong with you? I thought that you were going to be happy to see me.
Max you went away for a few weeks it’s not like you were gone for a few years.
What’s wrong with you?
Nothing is wrong with me. What are you doing here?
I came to see you. We just came back and I wanted to say hello.
Well hello to you too. Now can you just go away and leave me alone.
Did I do something wrong?
No you didn’t, but I just want to be alone.
Why? Didn’t you miss me?
God Max, what is it with you?
What? What is it with me? Hell, what the hell is wrong with you?
Nothing I told you. I just want to be by myself. Now, will you please just leave? We’ll see each other another time.
What happened to you while I was gone? This is not like you Liz.
Can’t a girl want to have some time alone? Do I need your permission to do that?
Please Liz… tell me what’s wrong? Is it something I did because if I did something to hurt you…
Max look, you didn’t do anything. I’m just not good company right now, okay. Please now leave. We’ll talk some other time. I promise.
I can’t believe this. I came here to see you and this is the way you treat me? I was dying to see you and you didn’t even seem to miss me at all. I don’t know who you are. My best friend would’ve never treated me this way.
Stop been so tragic Max, it’s not the end of the world.
I’m so stupid. I’m so fucking stupid. Max turned and took a deep breath. He reached into his pocket and took a small box out of his pants. Here, this if for you. I hope you like it. Call me when you feel like talking. You know where to find me.
And with that said he turned and left Liz alone like she requested. He had a million thoughts running through his head. He knew before he left for camp that something was going to happen but he ignored it and now he knew that he was right. He was going to give her time. He was hoping that she was going to come to him and work things out like they always did, but it still broke his heart that she didn’t even show any sign of being happy that he was back. He missed her so much during the time that he was away and now… now he didn’t know where did they really stood in their friendship.
Liz sat there staring at the small box that Max left for her. With trembling hand she opened it and tears came into her eyes. Inside was a beautiful bracelet with an inscription that read… Liz & Max... friends 4 ever! She broke down in tears and took one last look to where she last saw Max standing and in between sobs she said… I’m sorry Max... I’m sorry… but it’s for the best.
Max came out of his thoughts and finish putting his clothes and personal belongings away. It had been a very long day and he was starting to feel the effects of it. He felt tired and hungry, so he decided to go take a shower and go have diner with Father Maurice and hopefully go to sleep early.
Well, I guess that tomorrow it’s going to be another day.
What do you think… should I keep going?
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OURSINS CHAPTER 2 7/20/06
Hey guys, I was going to post this chapter two days ago, but after I finish typing it I lost it in the "fckng" computer and I had to type it again. I hope you like it!
pandas2001 - wait and see!...lol
L-J-L 76 - you will have to wait for the answer to your questions.
begonia9508 - keep in mind that he is still a seminarist... not a "full" priest and anything can happen... lol
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Chapter 2
The next morning Max got up early and after helping Father Maurice with mass he went to see his family…
Anybody home?
Max? Is that you honey?
Yes Mom… is me.
Oh my God, Max, I’m so happy to see you. How are you? Are you okay? Are you hungry? Can I get you…?
Mom… Mom! One thing at a time.
I’m sorry honey, I’m just so happy to see you again. I’ve miss you so much.
I know Mom, I’ve miss you tool.
Max!
Hey Izzie.
It’s good to see you. You look good.
It’s good to see you too. How are you?
Good.
Michael told me that you are still dating Alex.
Yeah, who knew, huh?
Well let’s state the obvious; the guy has been in love with you since we were kids. I’m just glad that you gave him a chance.
Me too. He makes me so happy.
I’m glad. So Mom, where’s Dad?
I’m sorry honey; he already left for work with Michael.
I guess I’ll se him in my next visit then.
Do you think that you can come to have diner with us tonight?
I will have to check with Father Maurice.
Okay, so tell me Max, how are you… really?
I’m good mom. Stop worrying.
I can’t do that Max, I’m your mother and as a mother that is my job. I will never stop worrying about any of you. I’m so glad they sent you here.
Me too, I was really missing this place.
I know what you mean.
Why do you say that Izzie?
You remember when all of us used to say that we couldn’t wait to go to college so we could get out of here?
Yeah, I remember.
Well, after we all graduated we all came back here. Kyle became a teacher at WRH; Maria went into business with her mother and now they own a small store in town, which is doing pretty good; Michael is working with Dad; Alex is going to be teaching computer programming at UNM; Tess is a secretary at Dad’s law firm and L…
Max! his mother yelled catching Max and Isabel’s attention.
Are you okay Mom?
I’m sorry I didn’t mean to startle you. You both were so into your conversation that I guess my voice was a little loud. Do you want something to drink?
Yeah, sure.
Isabel, can you come and help me?
But mom…
Please?
All right. I’ll be right back.
In the kitchen…
Jeez Mom, what the hell was with the yelling out there? You almost gave me a heart attack.
I’m sorry I just don’t think it’s a good idea to tell him that she is living in town again.
Why not? It’s not like he is not going to find out?
That maybe so, but he just got back and… and… just please Isabel?
All right, but for the record, I think this is a bad idea.
They were so involved in their conversation that neither of them noticed when Max came in the kitchen…
Can I help?
Honey… you scared me.
I’m sorry Mom. Is something wrong?
What? Of course not, I just needed Isabel to help me get some of those cookies that you love so much. They are on top of the refrigerator.
You could’ve asked me.
Nonsense, you are here visiting. You just sit down and relax.
Okay, so Isabel, who else is around?
Nobody.
Really, you sounded like you were going to say something else before?
Nothing really I was just going to say that… that I think that Michael is finally going to propose to Maria.
He didn’t mention anything to me.
You know how Michael is. It probably skips his mind.
Okay then, I’ll ask him the next time I see him. Mom?
Yeah honey?
Is it okay if I go to my old room some books that I left there?
Max, this is you home. You don’t need permission to move around.
I’m sorry Mom; I guess is the force of habit.
You go ahead honey while I get your snack ready.
Thanks.
He went into his room and took a look around. So many memories in this room and most of them were about her. Here in this little space he lived most of the best times of his life. He went and sat on the side of the bed and took the photo that was on his night stand. It was his favorite photo. It was of him and Liz. Liz was getting a piggy back ride and they were laughing neither of them noticing that Maria was taking their photo until a few days later when Maria showed it to them. They were both laughing and they looked so happy that at times Max wished that time had stopped at that particular moment. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn’t hear Isabel come in…
Taking a trip to memory lane?
Yeah, you can say that. Do you remember when this photo was taken?
Of course I do, it was the last day of summer the year before our parents started to send us to camp.
We had a great time growing up… didn’t we?
Yeah… the best.
Did you find the books that you were looking for?
Yes, they were exactly where I left them.
I’m not surprise. When Mom cleans your room she tries to put everything back were you left it.
I see.
Now come on before Mom barges in here and make another scene.
Let’s go.
After spending some time with his mother and sister he returned to church where Father Maurice was waiting for him.
How is your Mom?
Happy now that I’m back in town. You know Father; I still don’t understand why they sent me here. Don’t get me wrong I’m very happy about it, but still?
Max, you know better than anybody that God works in mysterious ways. There is a reason why you were sent here and when the time comes… you’ll know.
I guess. Is there anything that you want me to do this afternoon?
Actually, you have a meeting with Principal Harding at WRH at 1:00. He will give you your curriculum and will show you were you are going to be teaching your classes.
Great, I guess I better get change. I don’t want to be late.
An hour later Max was sitting in the waiting room at WRH for his appointment with Principal Harding…
You must be Father Evans?
Yes, nice to meet you.
I’m Ed Harding. It’s a please to meet you.
Father Maurice sent me to get ready for my classes.
You’ll be teaching Geometry and Religion.
Okay.
Come with me, I’ll show you to your class room.
Lead the way.
You’ll have three sessions a day. Two of them for Geometry and one for religion.
Great, I can’t wait to start. Can I ask you a question?
Sure.
Is Kyle Valenti here today?
You know him?
Yes, we grew up together.
So that means that you were a student here?
Yes I was. I spent some of the best years of my life here.
Great so that means that you are familiar with the school and I don’t have to worry about you getting lost?
Not at all.
Good, Valenti’s classroom is in the same floor as your.
That’s great.
After taking a look at his classroom he asked the Principal if he could have a few minutes to go and say hello to Kyle…
Valenti’s classroom is at the end of the hall. Stop by my office before you leave so I can give you schedule and class material.
I’ll be there soon.
Max walked down the hall and inside the last class room he saw his friend. He couldn’t help the smile that came to his face. He still couldn’t believe that Kyle was a teacher…
Professor there's somebody at the door.
Thanks… Oh my God. Max? Max Evans is that you?
Hey Kyle!
It’s great to see you again man.
You too!
What are you doing here?
It seems that we are going to be neighbors. I’m going to be teaching here too.
That’s great.
I know. I start tomorrow.
We have to meet for diner or something. We have some catching up to do.
Yes we do.
Hey Professor? Who is the hunk?
Katherine! Show some respect. Students this is an old friend of mine. This is Father Maxwell Evans. He’ll be teaching here starting tomorrow.
Well, whatever he is teaching… I’m taking.
Katherine, show some respect he is a priest.
What a waste!
Okay, that’s enough.
Look Kyle, I have to go. I guess I’ll see you tomorrow?
Yeah, I’ll see you tomorrow… and Max?
Yes?
It’s really nice seeing you again.
Same here!
He left Kyle and was on his way to the Principal’s office. He was thinking about the times that he spent here with his friends and the good and the bad things that he lived there. He was so lost in his thoughts that he almost stepped on someone…
I’m sorry.
It’s okay.
Are you sure you are okay?
Yes, I’m fine.
Are you here by yourself?
No, I’m here with my mommy.
Good. What’s your name?
She looked at him but didn’t say anything right away… I’m not supposed to talk to strangers.
That is very wise. I’m Father Evans. Nice too meet you. He extended his hand hoping that the little girl would take it.
I’m Maxine Eliza De Luca. Are you a priest?
Yes I am.
What are you doing here? This is not a church.
I know I’m going to be a teacher here.
You’re a priest and a teacher?
Yes I am.
Wow! You must be very smart, huh?
I guess. Tomorrow is going to be my first day teaching.
Maybe I can come and visit you.
I don’t think that your mom will bring you here just to see me in class.
It’s okay. I come here every day after school to wait for my mom. She is a teacher here too.
Really?
Yes, she is very smart like you.
Are you related to Maria De Luca?
Of course silly, she is my aunt. You know her?
Yes I do. She is one of my best friends.
Wow! Do you know my father too?
What is your father’s name?
His name is Sean… Sean De Luca.
pandas2001 - wait and see!...lol
L-J-L 76 - you will have to wait for the answer to your questions.
begonia9508 - keep in mind that he is still a seminarist... not a "full" priest and anything can happen... lol
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Chapter 2
The next morning Max got up early and after helping Father Maurice with mass he went to see his family…
Anybody home?
Max? Is that you honey?
Yes Mom… is me.
Oh my God, Max, I’m so happy to see you. How are you? Are you okay? Are you hungry? Can I get you…?
Mom… Mom! One thing at a time.
I’m sorry honey, I’m just so happy to see you again. I’ve miss you so much.
I know Mom, I’ve miss you tool.
Max!
Hey Izzie.
It’s good to see you. You look good.
It’s good to see you too. How are you?
Good.
Michael told me that you are still dating Alex.
Yeah, who knew, huh?
Well let’s state the obvious; the guy has been in love with you since we were kids. I’m just glad that you gave him a chance.
Me too. He makes me so happy.
I’m glad. So Mom, where’s Dad?
I’m sorry honey; he already left for work with Michael.
I guess I’ll se him in my next visit then.
Do you think that you can come to have diner with us tonight?
I will have to check with Father Maurice.
Okay, so tell me Max, how are you… really?
I’m good mom. Stop worrying.
I can’t do that Max, I’m your mother and as a mother that is my job. I will never stop worrying about any of you. I’m so glad they sent you here.
Me too, I was really missing this place.
I know what you mean.
Why do you say that Izzie?
You remember when all of us used to say that we couldn’t wait to go to college so we could get out of here?
Yeah, I remember.
Well, after we all graduated we all came back here. Kyle became a teacher at WRH; Maria went into business with her mother and now they own a small store in town, which is doing pretty good; Michael is working with Dad; Alex is going to be teaching computer programming at UNM; Tess is a secretary at Dad’s law firm and L…
Max! his mother yelled catching Max and Isabel’s attention.
Are you okay Mom?
I’m sorry I didn’t mean to startle you. You both were so into your conversation that I guess my voice was a little loud. Do you want something to drink?
Yeah, sure.
Isabel, can you come and help me?
But mom…
Please?
All right. I’ll be right back.
In the kitchen…
Jeez Mom, what the hell was with the yelling out there? You almost gave me a heart attack.
I’m sorry I just don’t think it’s a good idea to tell him that she is living in town again.
Why not? It’s not like he is not going to find out?
That maybe so, but he just got back and… and… just please Isabel?
All right, but for the record, I think this is a bad idea.
They were so involved in their conversation that neither of them noticed when Max came in the kitchen…
Can I help?
Honey… you scared me.
I’m sorry Mom. Is something wrong?
What? Of course not, I just needed Isabel to help me get some of those cookies that you love so much. They are on top of the refrigerator.
You could’ve asked me.
Nonsense, you are here visiting. You just sit down and relax.
Okay, so Isabel, who else is around?
Nobody.
Really, you sounded like you were going to say something else before?
Nothing really I was just going to say that… that I think that Michael is finally going to propose to Maria.
He didn’t mention anything to me.
You know how Michael is. It probably skips his mind.
Okay then, I’ll ask him the next time I see him. Mom?
Yeah honey?
Is it okay if I go to my old room some books that I left there?
Max, this is you home. You don’t need permission to move around.
I’m sorry Mom; I guess is the force of habit.
You go ahead honey while I get your snack ready.
Thanks.
He went into his room and took a look around. So many memories in this room and most of them were about her. Here in this little space he lived most of the best times of his life. He went and sat on the side of the bed and took the photo that was on his night stand. It was his favorite photo. It was of him and Liz. Liz was getting a piggy back ride and they were laughing neither of them noticing that Maria was taking their photo until a few days later when Maria showed it to them. They were both laughing and they looked so happy that at times Max wished that time had stopped at that particular moment. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn’t hear Isabel come in…
Taking a trip to memory lane?
Yeah, you can say that. Do you remember when this photo was taken?
Of course I do, it was the last day of summer the year before our parents started to send us to camp.
We had a great time growing up… didn’t we?
Yeah… the best.
Did you find the books that you were looking for?
Yes, they were exactly where I left them.
I’m not surprise. When Mom cleans your room she tries to put everything back were you left it.
I see.
Now come on before Mom barges in here and make another scene.
Let’s go.
After spending some time with his mother and sister he returned to church where Father Maurice was waiting for him.
How is your Mom?
Happy now that I’m back in town. You know Father; I still don’t understand why they sent me here. Don’t get me wrong I’m very happy about it, but still?
Max, you know better than anybody that God works in mysterious ways. There is a reason why you were sent here and when the time comes… you’ll know.
I guess. Is there anything that you want me to do this afternoon?
Actually, you have a meeting with Principal Harding at WRH at 1:00. He will give you your curriculum and will show you were you are going to be teaching your classes.
Great, I guess I better get change. I don’t want to be late.
An hour later Max was sitting in the waiting room at WRH for his appointment with Principal Harding…
You must be Father Evans?
Yes, nice to meet you.
I’m Ed Harding. It’s a please to meet you.
Father Maurice sent me to get ready for my classes.
You’ll be teaching Geometry and Religion.
Okay.
Come with me, I’ll show you to your class room.
Lead the way.
You’ll have three sessions a day. Two of them for Geometry and one for religion.
Great, I can’t wait to start. Can I ask you a question?
Sure.
Is Kyle Valenti here today?
You know him?
Yes, we grew up together.
So that means that you were a student here?
Yes I was. I spent some of the best years of my life here.
Great so that means that you are familiar with the school and I don’t have to worry about you getting lost?
Not at all.
Good, Valenti’s classroom is in the same floor as your.
That’s great.
After taking a look at his classroom he asked the Principal if he could have a few minutes to go and say hello to Kyle…
Valenti’s classroom is at the end of the hall. Stop by my office before you leave so I can give you schedule and class material.
I’ll be there soon.
Max walked down the hall and inside the last class room he saw his friend. He couldn’t help the smile that came to his face. He still couldn’t believe that Kyle was a teacher…
Professor there's somebody at the door.
Thanks… Oh my God. Max? Max Evans is that you?
Hey Kyle!
It’s great to see you again man.
You too!
What are you doing here?
It seems that we are going to be neighbors. I’m going to be teaching here too.
That’s great.
I know. I start tomorrow.
We have to meet for diner or something. We have some catching up to do.
Yes we do.
Hey Professor? Who is the hunk?
Katherine! Show some respect. Students this is an old friend of mine. This is Father Maxwell Evans. He’ll be teaching here starting tomorrow.
Well, whatever he is teaching… I’m taking.
Katherine, show some respect he is a priest.
What a waste!
Okay, that’s enough.
Look Kyle, I have to go. I guess I’ll see you tomorrow?
Yeah, I’ll see you tomorrow… and Max?
Yes?
It’s really nice seeing you again.
Same here!
He left Kyle and was on his way to the Principal’s office. He was thinking about the times that he spent here with his friends and the good and the bad things that he lived there. He was so lost in his thoughts that he almost stepped on someone…
I’m sorry.
It’s okay.
Are you sure you are okay?
Yes, I’m fine.
Are you here by yourself?
No, I’m here with my mommy.
Good. What’s your name?
She looked at him but didn’t say anything right away… I’m not supposed to talk to strangers.
That is very wise. I’m Father Evans. Nice too meet you. He extended his hand hoping that the little girl would take it.
I’m Maxine Eliza De Luca. Are you a priest?
Yes I am.
What are you doing here? This is not a church.
I know I’m going to be a teacher here.
You’re a priest and a teacher?
Yes I am.
Wow! You must be very smart, huh?
I guess. Tomorrow is going to be my first day teaching.
Maybe I can come and visit you.
I don’t think that your mom will bring you here just to see me in class.
It’s okay. I come here every day after school to wait for my mom. She is a teacher here too.
Really?
Yes, she is very smart like you.
Are you related to Maria De Luca?
Of course silly, she is my aunt. You know her?
Yes I do. She is one of my best friends.
Wow! Do you know my father too?
What is your father’s name?
His name is Sean… Sean De Luca.
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Are you related to Maria De Luca?
Of course silly, she is my aunt. You know her?
Yes I do. She is one of my best friends.
Wow! Do you know my father too?
What is your father’s name?
His name is Sean… Sean De Luca.
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Chapter 3
Yes, I know him.
Is my dad your friend too?
No, not really, but I know him. You don’t look like him.
People say that I look like my mommy.
Then your mom must be very pretty if you look like her.
Yeah… my mommy is very pretty.
Well Maxine, it was very nice meeting you but I have to go. Maybe I’ll see you another time.
Bye Father.
You know what? Since we are already friends why don’t you call me Max?
Maxine burst into a fit of laughter and Max was very confused…
What’s so funny?
It’s just that my mom calls me Max sometimes.
I see. That is very funny.
Bye Max.
As he walked away he felt like somehow Maxine looked very familiar. Her long brown hair, her eyes and that smile… he knew that there was something very familiar about her.
After finishing at school he returned to church…
How did it go?
Principal Harding was very kind and helped me with everything. I also saw an old friend of mine.
Can I ask who?
Kyle Valenti, you know him?
Of course, he is the Sheriff’s son.
We grew up together.
He’s a good kid just like his father.
That he is. Father can I ask you a question?
Sure.
How long have you been in this church?
Close to five years.
So you started here right after I left.
It seems so, now come on let’s go and get ready for mass and then we can have diner.
Actually Father, would it be too much to ask if I can go and have diner with my family? I didn’t get a chance to see my father this morning and I would really like to see him today.
Sure Max, its okay.
Later that night at the Evans’ house…
I’m so glad you came back. Mom won’t stop talking about you and it’s driving me crazy.
I’m sorry. Is Dad home?
Yes, he is in the study. Go right ahead.
I’m going to see him. Please tell mom that I’m here for diner.
Sure… go!
Max was a little nervous about seeing his father again. His father was not very happy when he gave them the news about what he wanted to do with his life and even though he didn’t agreed with his decision he supported him anyway…
Can I come in?
Sure.
Hi Dad! How are you?
I’m good Max… you?
I’m well, thanks.
Have you come to tell me that you change your mind?
Dad, we’ve been through this before.
I know, I’m sorry, it’s just I still don’t get your decision Max. Deep down in my heart I know that this is not what you really wanted for your life.
I know that this is hard for you to accept, but this is what I really want to do. Can’t you just respect that?
I would if I knew that you were one hundred percent sure; that this is what you really wanted to do since you were a kid, but this nonsense came the day after graduation out of no where. I just wish you would tell me what happened to you that made you change your life so drastically.
Nothing happened. I was thinking about for a while and went for it, that’s all. Dad, this is what I really want to do.
So this has nothing to do with Liz.
What? No.
Right!
Dad, can’t you just be happy to see me?
I’m very happy to see you Max. I just don’t like to see you wasting your life away on something that I know it’s not you.
I’m not wasting my life Dad.
All right, but if you ever change your mind, we’ll be here for you.
Thanks.
Now come on before your mother comes in here and makes a scene.
It was like old times at the Evans’ house. They were having a great time eating and catching up on the events of the last four years.
So you’re going to be a teacher now?
Pretty much Michael and when I was at school I saw Kyle.
Yeah, who knew, Kyle Valenti a teacher?
Yeah, tell me about it. Oh, I also saw Maria’s niece at school.
All of the sudden there was silence at the table…
I think her name is Maxine. She is very beautiful. She reminded me of someone but I can’t put my finger on it.
Yeah, she sure is beautiful.
So Max, what other things are you going to be doing?
I’ll be working at the community center on weekends.
We volunteer there.
Father Maurice told me.
Good, now we can do it together.
Sure mom.
Maybe I can stop by and help on something if you need any help.
That would be great Michael. Hey, Iz where is Alex? I haven’t seeing him yet.
He’s been busy but maybe we can all meet you at the community center this weekend. It will be like old times. What do you say?
That would be great. Well, mom diner was great but I have to go I have to get up early tomorrow for mass.
It’s all right honey. It was great having you back here having diner with us.
Thanks mom. I’ll see you all son guys. Night Dad.
Good night son.
Once Max was out the door…
What’s going on?
What are you talking about?
Why did you change the subject when Max mentioned Maxine?
No reason.
Don’t lie to me Diane.
Dad…
I want to know what the hell is going on and I want to know now!
Nothing is going on.
So, if nothing is going on can any of you explain to me why Max doesn’t know that Maxine is Liz’s daughter?
I…
You what Diane? Now all of you listen to me… I know that you all want to protect Max, but he is bound to find out sooner or later. He should know that Liz is here and that she is married.
I know honey, but he just got back and we didn’t want him to feel uncomfortable.
I’m going to call him and ask him to meet me in my office tomorrow afternoon. If he’s going to find out I prefer that he hears it from one of us.
When Max got to the church Father Maurice was waiting for him…
Did you have a good time with your family?
Yes, it was like old times.
Good. Max apparently your father forgot to tell you something important because he just called and ask if you could meet him in his office tomorrow afternoon.
Okay.
Are you ready to start school tomorrow?
Yes Father, I can’t wait.
Now go get some rest. You’ll need it.
Good night Father Maurice.
Good night Max.
Max went to his room and while changing he was thinking about the events of the day. It was like being back in his old life. His family… his friends and all of the sudden the image of Maxine came into his mind again. He couldn’t understand why that little girl got to him so much. She definitely reminded him of someone but he couldn’t think of whom. As he got ready for bed the same thought kept bugging him he got too exhausted and fell a sleep.
Dream…
You look very handsome Max.
Thanks Iz, you don’t look bad yourself.
So who is the lucky lady?
Nobody. I’m going by myself.
You didn’t ask Liz?
No, she already had a date.
Who?
Sean.
Maria’s cousin?
Yes, that’s the one.
But he’s not even a student.
That was her choice Isabel.
I’m sorry Max.
For what?
For everything.
It’s okay. Come on let’s go and have a great time. Besides, going by myself will give me a chance to dance with anyone I want. Come on Alex is waiting for you downstairs.
The whole gang made their way to the prom…
Well guys. I’ll see you all in a little while. I’m going to look around and see what’s going on.
Okay.
Max left the group and started walking around. He started to look around to see if Liz was already there. He made a few rounds but she was not where in sight. He thought that maybe she changed her mind and decided not to come. He decided that if he didn’t see her come in he would go to her house. As he made his way back to the table he notice that all his friends were looking at the entrance and he decided to look and see what was it that all of them were looking at and that’s when he saw her… a gasp escaped his throat, she looked more beautiful than ever. She was wearing a spaghetti strap black dress that fit her body to perfection, her hair was softly curled hanging below her shoulders and her face had very little make up that made her look like an angel. He noticed that she was walking to their table…
Hi everybody.
Hey Liz.
Looking good Parker.
Thanks. I see that almost everybody is here. Where is Max?
He’s around. He’ll be here back later.
Oh… okay.
Let’s go dance.
See you guys later.
He saw her walk to the dance floor and once there he saw Sean put his hand on her hips and he just wanted to go there and rip his hand out of her body, but he knew that he couldn’t do that. They were only friends and she was free to do and see whom ever she wanted. Even thought thing between them were still strained he still felt very protective of her.
He looked from afar and his heart was just breaking. It should’ve been him dancing with her tonight. It should’ve been him holding her in his arms… not him. To this day he couldn’t understand what made her change so much since that summer. After he came back things were never the same between them and he missed her. He misses what they once had, so much… he misses her.
He kept watching her dance from afar and felt like he was suffocating. He needed to get out of there or he was going to go insane.
Guys, I’m going outside for a few minutes. I’ll be back.
Don’t go out yet Max. They are going to announce the king and queen of the prom.
Maria, I don’t care about that stuff.
Hey! Don’t’ you want to see your sister get the crown? I mean who else can be queen in this room?
May I have your attention please… thank you. I’m going to announce this year king and queen of the prom… this year prom queen is… Elizabeth… Elizabeth Parker.
Everybody was in shock except for Max. He was smiling. To him nobody deserved it more. He saw the socking expression that she had in her face while making her way to the stage.
I’m sorry Iz.
And this year prom kings is Maxwell Evans.
What?
Go ahead Max. At least one of us gets to wear the crown. Go on!
As he made his way to the stage he never took his eyes off of her…
Ladies and Gentlemen… your king and queen, Max lead your queen to the dance floor.
He extended his hand and Liz took it. He led her to the dance floor as their favorite song started playing…”I Shall Believe”. He was so nervous that his hands were sweating.
Relax Max, it’s just a dance.
For you… maybe.
What do you mean?
Nothing, let’s get this over with so you can go back to your date and I can get out of here.
You’re leaving? Won’t your date be upset?
Don't worry Liz, that’s not going to happen.
Why not?
Because... I came by myself.
They stared dancing and the whole room erupted in applause. As they kept dancing Liz felt more relaxed and laid her head on his shoulder. Max couldn’t resist and smelled her hair. She always smelled like strawberries and vanilla and he loved it.
Max?
Yes?
Why did you come alone? You couldn’t find a date?
No. The girl that I wanted to ask to come to the prom with me already had a date.
I’m sorry. She’s a very stupid girl for not waiting for you to ask her.
Actually, she’s very smart but I guess it wasn’t meant to be.
I’m sorry.
Don’t be. So Sean huh?
Yeah. Who did you wanted to ask to the prom Max?
It doesn’t matter anymore. Don’t worry.
Can you believe that we got picked? I mean, we are not the most popular people in school.
Yeah, I guess we were wrong. Besides, I can complain. You are here dancing with me right now.
I guess. What are you going to do after graduation?
I haven’t decided yet. I got accepted to a couple of universities but I don’t which one I’m going to pick yet. How about you?
I got accepted at Harvard and I got a scholarship.
I’m happy for you Liz.
Thank you.
I’m going to miss you Liz… so much.
Come on Max, it’s not like we are close friends anymore.
To me at least… you still are my best friend and you are always going to be. Nothing is ever going to change that.
Max…
Its okay Liz, I know you don’t feel the same way about me.
Max, I…
Excuse me, but it seems that you are monopolizing my girl’s time.
Sean!
It’s okay Liz. Sean is right. Liz, thank you for the dance and Sean… you are a very lucky guy. Bye Liz.
Max took one last look at her and made his way to the table where their friends were waiting…
Well guys, I’m leaving. Have a great time.
You are leaving already?
Yeah Michael, I’m kind of tired.
Come on Max, it’s early. Don’t leave.
It’s okay Izzie. I’ll see you tomorrow guys.
He made his way to the door and before leaving he took one last look in her direction. She was still in the dance floor in Sean’s arms.
It was too early to go home so he decided to go to his favorite place for a while…
It was a beautiful night outside. He took a blanket from his car and opened it then he lay down and started looking to the start and started to think about how wonderful the little time that he had her in his arms felt. There was no denying it anymore. He loved her… he loved her with everything that he was and that was never going to change.
He was so lost in his thoughts that time flew by and he didn’t even noticed…
A penny for your thoughts.
Liz?
Hey.
What are you doing here?
Last time I checked you didn’t own this place.
I know I’m sorry; it’s just that… what are you doing here? Why aren’t you with Sean?
The party is over Max and as for Sean well let’s say that he had too much to drink so I drove him home. As for what I’m doing here, well I don’t know if you remember, but this is my favorite place too.
What time is it?
It’s almost one o’clock in the morning. How long have you been here?
I came here after I finish dancing with you.
Did you fell a sleep or something because that was almost four hours ago?
No, I was just thinking.
Thinking… about what?
A little bit of everything, but mostly about us.
About us?
Yes.
And what were you thinking?
For the last three years I’ve been trying to figure out what is it that I did that was so bad that you pulled away from me. I just can’t figure it out. Tell me Liz, what is because I honestly can’t figure it out.
You didn’t do anything Max.
Then why… why? We were so close Liz. That year I told you that I didn’t want to go to that stupid camp but you begged me to go so I did. I did it for you and when I came back… when I came back you just pushed me out of your life.
Max, you have to let it go.
I can’t.
Why not?
Because…
Because what?
Because… I love you.
You what?
I love you. I’ve been in love with you for so long. You mean everything to me.
Max…
Don’t you see you are everything that I ever wanted?
Max you are confusing the friendship that we once had with something else.
No Liz, I’m not. I’ve been in love with you ever since I can remember. I just settled by having you as a friend.
You know Max, you don’t know what you’re saying. I came here to relax but I see that it’s not going to happen so I’m leaving.
Why do you always run away from me? Why can you just trust me? What are you so afraid of?
I’m not afraid of anything Max.
Yes you are. God Liz, I know you. I know that you’re hiding something from me.
Good night Max.
She turned to leave but he stopped her…
Liz, I’m begging you, talk to me. I’m here. I’m not going to hurt you. I could never hurt you.
Let me go.
Not until you talk to me. What happened to you? Why did you pulled away from me? Please Liz… tell me.
Nothing happened okay. I just changed. People change. Why can’t you accept that and move on.
Because I can’t! Do you know how hard it’s been for me not to be able to be close to you all these years? Do you? I’ve seen you grow up and become the beautiful woman that you are today and it kills me to see you act so hard like you don’t care about anything anymore. That’s not you Liz. I know you and this not you.
You don’t know nothing about me anymore Max. You think you do but you don’t. If you really knew me you would walk away from me.
That is never going to happen.
Those are just pretty words Max, but in reality they mean nothing.
Liz, why can you believe me when I say that I love you, that I will never turn away from you? Why?
Because that is the way it is Max. The people that are supposed to love you and protect you are the ones who hurt you the most.
I would never do that Liz. Why don’t you believe me?
Because…
Because what Liz?
I can’t.
Please Liz… tell me.
Because if your father hurt you the way mine did, then what can you expect from the rest… huh?
What are you talking about?
You really want to know? You really want to know so you can walk away from me too? Do you?
Yes.
That summer that you went away to camp my uncle came to visit us. Everything was fine until one night. It was the night of my father’s birthday. They threw him this huge party and by the end of the night most of the adults were drunk including my uncle. Everybody went home and my mother and father were so drunk that they passed out. I was sleeping in my bed when all of the sudden I heard someone come into my room. I thought it was my father checking up on me but when I opened my eyes I saw it was my uncle. I asked him what he was doing in my room and he just started touching me and telling me how much he loved me and how pretty I was. I told him to stop but he kept touching me so I started crying and screaming and calling for my dad but he didn’t come, so I started screaming louder but he kept hurting me. It was so painful and… and then I remember you and I started calling for you to come and help me but you never came. When it was all over he left my room and before leaving he told me not to tell anybody because nobody was going to believe me. The next day I told my father and he confronted his brother and he denied everything, of course, and my father believed him. He believed him over me. My own father, he is the one person that is supposed to protect me from everything and he didn’t… he didn’t Max. Do you any idea how much that hurt me? That hurt me more than what my uncle did to me. After that things were never the same in my house until one day my dad just left. So now you see, if my father left me for something that I didn’t have any fault in, what can you expect from the rest… huh? Now you understand why I never told you or anybody else for that matter. I just took care of myself the best way I could.
I’m so sorry Liz. I’m so sorry. I wish you would’ve told me sooner. I would’ve been there for you.
Sure, you say that now, but…
But what? Don’t you know me by now? Don’t you see that no matter what you’ve done to push me away I’m still here? I’ll always be here Liz. I’m not leaving you.
Why Max?
I already told you, because I love you. I love you more than anything is this world Liz.
She broke down in tears and Max took her in his arms and held her while she let go of all the pain that she was holding inside for the past three years.
It’s going to be okay Liz. I won’t let anybody hurt you again… ever. You have me and I’m never going to leave you.
I needed you so much… so much and you weren’t there Max…
I know and I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.
I’m not blaming you Max, it’s just…
I know… I know you don’t have to say anything.
But I do. I’m sorry that I hurt you all this time pushing you away. I’m sorry that I let all this pain get the best of me and… and I’m sorry that I didn’t trust you enough to be there for me but I was just so afraid that you were going to turn away from once you knew the truth and I just couldn’t face that Max… I just couldn’t… not from you. So I pushed you away first.
It’s going to be okay. I understand now why you did it. We’ll get through this together. I promise. You are not alone and I’m not going anywhere.
Oh Max…
Shhh… Its okay... let it out… let it all out. Tomorrow it’s going to be a new day and I’ll be there with you.
They stayed like that for a long time holding each other until she finally stopped crying.
Thank you Max.
For what?
For being here... for not leaving me.
You don’t have to thank me Liz. I want you to know that whenever you need me I’ll be here. I’ll always be here.
Thank You.
Max woke up sweating and with tears in his eyes. He couldn’t understand why all those memories were coming back to him now. He always thought about her but he didn’t have dreams about her until now. He was getting out of bed when he heard a knock at the door.
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Are you related to Maria De Luca?
Of course silly, she is my aunt. You know her?
Yes I do. She is one of my best friends.
Wow! Do you know my father too?
What is your father’s name?
His name is Sean… Sean De Luca.
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Chapter 3
Yes, I know him.
Is my dad your friend too?
No, not really, but I know him. You don’t look like him.
People say that I look like my mommy.
Then your mom must be very pretty if you look like her.
Yeah… my mommy is very pretty.
Well Maxine, it was very nice meeting you but I have to go. Maybe I’ll see you another time.
Bye Father.
You know what? Since we are already friends why don’t you call me Max?
Maxine burst into a fit of laughter and Max was very confused…
What’s so funny?
It’s just that my mom calls me Max sometimes.
I see. That is very funny.
Bye Max.
As he walked away he felt like somehow Maxine looked very familiar. Her long brown hair, her eyes and that smile… he knew that there was something very familiar about her.
After finishing at school he returned to church…
How did it go?
Principal Harding was very kind and helped me with everything. I also saw an old friend of mine.
Can I ask who?
Kyle Valenti, you know him?
Of course, he is the Sheriff’s son.
We grew up together.
He’s a good kid just like his father.
That he is. Father can I ask you a question?
Sure.
How long have you been in this church?
Close to five years.
So you started here right after I left.
It seems so, now come on let’s go and get ready for mass and then we can have diner.
Actually Father, would it be too much to ask if I can go and have diner with my family? I didn’t get a chance to see my father this morning and I would really like to see him today.
Sure Max, its okay.
Later that night at the Evans’ house…
I’m so glad you came back. Mom won’t stop talking about you and it’s driving me crazy.
I’m sorry. Is Dad home?
Yes, he is in the study. Go right ahead.
I’m going to see him. Please tell mom that I’m here for diner.
Sure… go!
Max was a little nervous about seeing his father again. His father was not very happy when he gave them the news about what he wanted to do with his life and even though he didn’t agreed with his decision he supported him anyway…
Can I come in?
Sure.
Hi Dad! How are you?
I’m good Max… you?
I’m well, thanks.
Have you come to tell me that you change your mind?
Dad, we’ve been through this before.
I know, I’m sorry, it’s just I still don’t get your decision Max. Deep down in my heart I know that this is not what you really wanted for your life.
I know that this is hard for you to accept, but this is what I really want to do. Can’t you just respect that?
I would if I knew that you were one hundred percent sure; that this is what you really wanted to do since you were a kid, but this nonsense came the day after graduation out of no where. I just wish you would tell me what happened to you that made you change your life so drastically.
Nothing happened. I was thinking about for a while and went for it, that’s all. Dad, this is what I really want to do.
So this has nothing to do with Liz.
What? No.
Right!
Dad, can’t you just be happy to see me?
I’m very happy to see you Max. I just don’t like to see you wasting your life away on something that I know it’s not you.
I’m not wasting my life Dad.
All right, but if you ever change your mind, we’ll be here for you.
Thanks.
Now come on before your mother comes in here and makes a scene.
It was like old times at the Evans’ house. They were having a great time eating and catching up on the events of the last four years.
So you’re going to be a teacher now?
Pretty much Michael and when I was at school I saw Kyle.
Yeah, who knew, Kyle Valenti a teacher?
Yeah, tell me about it. Oh, I also saw Maria’s niece at school.
All of the sudden there was silence at the table…
I think her name is Maxine. She is very beautiful. She reminded me of someone but I can’t put my finger on it.
Yeah, she sure is beautiful.
So Max, what other things are you going to be doing?
I’ll be working at the community center on weekends.
We volunteer there.
Father Maurice told me.
Good, now we can do it together.
Sure mom.
Maybe I can stop by and help on something if you need any help.
That would be great Michael. Hey, Iz where is Alex? I haven’t seeing him yet.
He’s been busy but maybe we can all meet you at the community center this weekend. It will be like old times. What do you say?
That would be great. Well, mom diner was great but I have to go I have to get up early tomorrow for mass.
It’s all right honey. It was great having you back here having diner with us.
Thanks mom. I’ll see you all son guys. Night Dad.
Good night son.
Once Max was out the door…
What’s going on?
What are you talking about?
Why did you change the subject when Max mentioned Maxine?
No reason.
Don’t lie to me Diane.
Dad…
I want to know what the hell is going on and I want to know now!
Nothing is going on.
So, if nothing is going on can any of you explain to me why Max doesn’t know that Maxine is Liz’s daughter?
I…
You what Diane? Now all of you listen to me… I know that you all want to protect Max, but he is bound to find out sooner or later. He should know that Liz is here and that she is married.
I know honey, but he just got back and we didn’t want him to feel uncomfortable.
I’m going to call him and ask him to meet me in my office tomorrow afternoon. If he’s going to find out I prefer that he hears it from one of us.
When Max got to the church Father Maurice was waiting for him…
Did you have a good time with your family?
Yes, it was like old times.
Good. Max apparently your father forgot to tell you something important because he just called and ask if you could meet him in his office tomorrow afternoon.
Okay.
Are you ready to start school tomorrow?
Yes Father, I can’t wait.
Now go get some rest. You’ll need it.
Good night Father Maurice.
Good night Max.
Max went to his room and while changing he was thinking about the events of the day. It was like being back in his old life. His family… his friends and all of the sudden the image of Maxine came into his mind again. He couldn’t understand why that little girl got to him so much. She definitely reminded him of someone but he couldn’t think of whom. As he got ready for bed the same thought kept bugging him he got too exhausted and fell a sleep.
Dream…
You look very handsome Max.
Thanks Iz, you don’t look bad yourself.
So who is the lucky lady?
Nobody. I’m going by myself.
You didn’t ask Liz?
No, she already had a date.
Who?
Sean.
Maria’s cousin?
Yes, that’s the one.
But he’s not even a student.
That was her choice Isabel.
I’m sorry Max.
For what?
For everything.
It’s okay. Come on let’s go and have a great time. Besides, going by myself will give me a chance to dance with anyone I want. Come on Alex is waiting for you downstairs.
The whole gang made their way to the prom…
Well guys. I’ll see you all in a little while. I’m going to look around and see what’s going on.
Okay.
Max left the group and started walking around. He started to look around to see if Liz was already there. He made a few rounds but she was not where in sight. He thought that maybe she changed her mind and decided not to come. He decided that if he didn’t see her come in he would go to her house. As he made his way back to the table he notice that all his friends were looking at the entrance and he decided to look and see what was it that all of them were looking at and that’s when he saw her… a gasp escaped his throat, she looked more beautiful than ever. She was wearing a spaghetti strap black dress that fit her body to perfection, her hair was softly curled hanging below her shoulders and her face had very little make up that made her look like an angel. He noticed that she was walking to their table…
Hi everybody.
Hey Liz.
Looking good Parker.
Thanks. I see that almost everybody is here. Where is Max?
He’s around. He’ll be here back later.
Oh… okay.
Let’s go dance.
See you guys later.
He saw her walk to the dance floor and once there he saw Sean put his hand on her hips and he just wanted to go there and rip his hand out of her body, but he knew that he couldn’t do that. They were only friends and she was free to do and see whom ever she wanted. Even thought thing between them were still strained he still felt very protective of her.
He looked from afar and his heart was just breaking. It should’ve been him dancing with her tonight. It should’ve been him holding her in his arms… not him. To this day he couldn’t understand what made her change so much since that summer. After he came back things were never the same between them and he missed her. He misses what they once had, so much… he misses her.
He kept watching her dance from afar and felt like he was suffocating. He needed to get out of there or he was going to go insane.
Guys, I’m going outside for a few minutes. I’ll be back.
Don’t go out yet Max. They are going to announce the king and queen of the prom.
Maria, I don’t care about that stuff.
Hey! Don’t’ you want to see your sister get the crown? I mean who else can be queen in this room?
May I have your attention please… thank you. I’m going to announce this year king and queen of the prom… this year prom queen is… Elizabeth… Elizabeth Parker.
Everybody was in shock except for Max. He was smiling. To him nobody deserved it more. He saw the socking expression that she had in her face while making her way to the stage.
I’m sorry Iz.
And this year prom kings is Maxwell Evans.
What?
Go ahead Max. At least one of us gets to wear the crown. Go on!
As he made his way to the stage he never took his eyes off of her…
Ladies and Gentlemen… your king and queen, Max lead your queen to the dance floor.
He extended his hand and Liz took it. He led her to the dance floor as their favorite song started playing…”I Shall Believe”. He was so nervous that his hands were sweating.
Relax Max, it’s just a dance.
For you… maybe.
What do you mean?
Nothing, let’s get this over with so you can go back to your date and I can get out of here.
You’re leaving? Won’t your date be upset?
Don't worry Liz, that’s not going to happen.
Why not?
Because... I came by myself.
They stared dancing and the whole room erupted in applause. As they kept dancing Liz felt more relaxed and laid her head on his shoulder. Max couldn’t resist and smelled her hair. She always smelled like strawberries and vanilla and he loved it.
Max?
Yes?
Why did you come alone? You couldn’t find a date?
No. The girl that I wanted to ask to come to the prom with me already had a date.
I’m sorry. She’s a very stupid girl for not waiting for you to ask her.
Actually, she’s very smart but I guess it wasn’t meant to be.
I’m sorry.
Don’t be. So Sean huh?
Yeah. Who did you wanted to ask to the prom Max?
It doesn’t matter anymore. Don’t worry.
Can you believe that we got picked? I mean, we are not the most popular people in school.
Yeah, I guess we were wrong. Besides, I can complain. You are here dancing with me right now.
I guess. What are you going to do after graduation?
I haven’t decided yet. I got accepted to a couple of universities but I don’t which one I’m going to pick yet. How about you?
I got accepted at Harvard and I got a scholarship.
I’m happy for you Liz.
Thank you.
I’m going to miss you Liz… so much.
Come on Max, it’s not like we are close friends anymore.
To me at least… you still are my best friend and you are always going to be. Nothing is ever going to change that.
Max…
Its okay Liz, I know you don’t feel the same way about me.
Max, I…
Excuse me, but it seems that you are monopolizing my girl’s time.
Sean!
It’s okay Liz. Sean is right. Liz, thank you for the dance and Sean… you are a very lucky guy. Bye Liz.
Max took one last look at her and made his way to the table where their friends were waiting…
Well guys, I’m leaving. Have a great time.
You are leaving already?
Yeah Michael, I’m kind of tired.
Come on Max, it’s early. Don’t leave.
It’s okay Izzie. I’ll see you tomorrow guys.
He made his way to the door and before leaving he took one last look in her direction. She was still in the dance floor in Sean’s arms.
It was too early to go home so he decided to go to his favorite place for a while…
It was a beautiful night outside. He took a blanket from his car and opened it then he lay down and started looking to the start and started to think about how wonderful the little time that he had her in his arms felt. There was no denying it anymore. He loved her… he loved her with everything that he was and that was never going to change.
He was so lost in his thoughts that time flew by and he didn’t even noticed…
A penny for your thoughts.
Liz?
Hey.
What are you doing here?
Last time I checked you didn’t own this place.
I know I’m sorry; it’s just that… what are you doing here? Why aren’t you with Sean?
The party is over Max and as for Sean well let’s say that he had too much to drink so I drove him home. As for what I’m doing here, well I don’t know if you remember, but this is my favorite place too.
What time is it?
It’s almost one o’clock in the morning. How long have you been here?
I came here after I finish dancing with you.
Did you fell a sleep or something because that was almost four hours ago?
No, I was just thinking.
Thinking… about what?
A little bit of everything, but mostly about us.
About us?
Yes.
And what were you thinking?
For the last three years I’ve been trying to figure out what is it that I did that was so bad that you pulled away from me. I just can’t figure it out. Tell me Liz, what is because I honestly can’t figure it out.
You didn’t do anything Max.
Then why… why? We were so close Liz. That year I told you that I didn’t want to go to that stupid camp but you begged me to go so I did. I did it for you and when I came back… when I came back you just pushed me out of your life.
Max, you have to let it go.
I can’t.
Why not?
Because…
Because what?
Because… I love you.
You what?
I love you. I’ve been in love with you for so long. You mean everything to me.
Max…
Don’t you see you are everything that I ever wanted?
Max you are confusing the friendship that we once had with something else.
No Liz, I’m not. I’ve been in love with you ever since I can remember. I just settled by having you as a friend.
You know Max, you don’t know what you’re saying. I came here to relax but I see that it’s not going to happen so I’m leaving.
Why do you always run away from me? Why can you just trust me? What are you so afraid of?
I’m not afraid of anything Max.
Yes you are. God Liz, I know you. I know that you’re hiding something from me.
Good night Max.
She turned to leave but he stopped her…
Liz, I’m begging you, talk to me. I’m here. I’m not going to hurt you. I could never hurt you.
Let me go.
Not until you talk to me. What happened to you? Why did you pulled away from me? Please Liz… tell me.
Nothing happened okay. I just changed. People change. Why can’t you accept that and move on.
Because I can’t! Do you know how hard it’s been for me not to be able to be close to you all these years? Do you? I’ve seen you grow up and become the beautiful woman that you are today and it kills me to see you act so hard like you don’t care about anything anymore. That’s not you Liz. I know you and this not you.
You don’t know nothing about me anymore Max. You think you do but you don’t. If you really knew me you would walk away from me.
That is never going to happen.
Those are just pretty words Max, but in reality they mean nothing.
Liz, why can you believe me when I say that I love you, that I will never turn away from you? Why?
Because that is the way it is Max. The people that are supposed to love you and protect you are the ones who hurt you the most.
I would never do that Liz. Why don’t you believe me?
Because…
Because what Liz?
I can’t.
Please Liz… tell me.
Because if your father hurt you the way mine did, then what can you expect from the rest… huh?
What are you talking about?
You really want to know? You really want to know so you can walk away from me too? Do you?
Yes.
That summer that you went away to camp my uncle came to visit us. Everything was fine until one night. It was the night of my father’s birthday. They threw him this huge party and by the end of the night most of the adults were drunk including my uncle. Everybody went home and my mother and father were so drunk that they passed out. I was sleeping in my bed when all of the sudden I heard someone come into my room. I thought it was my father checking up on me but when I opened my eyes I saw it was my uncle. I asked him what he was doing in my room and he just started touching me and telling me how much he loved me and how pretty I was. I told him to stop but he kept touching me so I started crying and screaming and calling for my dad but he didn’t come, so I started screaming louder but he kept hurting me. It was so painful and… and then I remember you and I started calling for you to come and help me but you never came. When it was all over he left my room and before leaving he told me not to tell anybody because nobody was going to believe me. The next day I told my father and he confronted his brother and he denied everything, of course, and my father believed him. He believed him over me. My own father, he is the one person that is supposed to protect me from everything and he didn’t… he didn’t Max. Do you any idea how much that hurt me? That hurt me more than what my uncle did to me. After that things were never the same in my house until one day my dad just left. So now you see, if my father left me for something that I didn’t have any fault in, what can you expect from the rest… huh? Now you understand why I never told you or anybody else for that matter. I just took care of myself the best way I could.
I’m so sorry Liz. I’m so sorry. I wish you would’ve told me sooner. I would’ve been there for you.
Sure, you say that now, but…
But what? Don’t you know me by now? Don’t you see that no matter what you’ve done to push me away I’m still here? I’ll always be here Liz. I’m not leaving you.
Why Max?
I already told you, because I love you. I love you more than anything is this world Liz.
She broke down in tears and Max took her in his arms and held her while she let go of all the pain that she was holding inside for the past three years.
It’s going to be okay Liz. I won’t let anybody hurt you again… ever. You have me and I’m never going to leave you.
I needed you so much… so much and you weren’t there Max…
I know and I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.
I’m not blaming you Max, it’s just…
I know… I know you don’t have to say anything.
But I do. I’m sorry that I hurt you all this time pushing you away. I’m sorry that I let all this pain get the best of me and… and I’m sorry that I didn’t trust you enough to be there for me but I was just so afraid that you were going to turn away from once you knew the truth and I just couldn’t face that Max… I just couldn’t… not from you. So I pushed you away first.
It’s going to be okay. I understand now why you did it. We’ll get through this together. I promise. You are not alone and I’m not going anywhere.
Oh Max…
Shhh… Its okay... let it out… let it all out. Tomorrow it’s going to be a new day and I’ll be there with you.
They stayed like that for a long time holding each other until she finally stopped crying.
Thank you Max.
For what?
For being here... for not leaving me.
You don’t have to thank me Liz. I want you to know that whenever you need me I’ll be here. I’ll always be here.
Thank You.
Max woke up sweating and with tears in his eyes. He couldn’t understand why all those memories were coming back to him now. He always thought about her but he didn’t have dreams about her until now. He was getting out of bed when he heard a knock at the door.
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Chapter 4
Thank you Max.
For what?
For being here... for not leaving me.
You don’t have to thank me Liz. I want you to know that whenever you need me I’ll be here. I’ll always be here.
Thank You.
Max woke up sweating and with tears in his eyes. He couldn’t understand why all those memories were coming back to him now. He always thought about her but he didn’t have dreams about her until now. He was getting out of bed when he heard a knock at the door.
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Are you up?
Yes Father.
Good, I’ll see you in a few minutes.
Mat got dress and went to help Father Maurice with the morning service. After that he got everything ready for his first day at school. He was very excited about it. He was ready to leave the church when Father Maurice told him that he had a phone call…
Hello?
Hi son.
Dad, what’s wrong?
Nothing, I just wanted to check if you were going to come to my office today?
Yes, Father Maurice gave the message yesterday when I came in.
Good. I’ll see you later today then.
Dad, is something wrong?
No, I just forgot to tell you something last night and I think it’s better if I tell you in person and that way I get to see you again.
Okay, I’ll be there after my classes.
Sure, see you later.
Bye Dad.
He was a little concerned about it but since his father sounded normal he thought it was probably nothing important. He went to school and spoke with Kyle for a little while before his classes and then went to teach them.
He started feeling a little uneasy and he thought that it was maybe because of his impending conversation with his father but he knew that there was something else. He was almost finished with his last class when he received a visitor.
Hi Max.
Hi Maxine.
Can I come in?
Sure, how are you today?
I’m good.
Does your mom know that you came here to visit me?
Yes, but I can’t stay long. I just wanted to say hello.
I’m almost finished here. Hold on a minute and I’ll walk you back.
Okay.
Well class, that’s all for today. Tomorrow will be discussing chapters 2 and 3 of the text book.
Okay Maxine, are you ready to go?
Yes.
So tell me, how was school today?
It was all right.
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
No, it’s just me, my mom and my dad. Do you have any brothers and sisters?
Yes, I do. Maybe you know them. My brother’s name is Michael and my sister is Isabel.
Of course I know them silly, they are my uncle Michael and Titi Izzy.
I see, silly me.
Does that mean that you are my uncle too?
If you want me to…
Of course I do.
Great, then from now on I’m your uncle Max. What do you say?
I say yeah!
Good, well Maxi, here we are.
Come with me. I want you to meet my mommy.
Okay.
Mommy… mommy, look, I want you to meet Uncle Max…
Everything felt like it was happening in slow motion. Max was in complete shock. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing…
Liz?
Max?
I can’t believe this. Is it really you?
Yes, it’s me.
You know my mommy?
Yes I do.
Isn’t it great?
Yeah it is. So Liz… how are you?
I’m good… you?
Good… I didn’t know that you were living here in town.
Yes, I moved back a few years back.
Really, that’s good.
I didn’t know that you were back in town.
I asked my family not to tell, I just wanted to surprise everybody. I guess that surprised one was me.
I see.
So you married Sean.
Yes I did. We’ve been marries for almost five years.
I see, so you married him after graduation.
A little after that, yes.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I would like to stay and talk but my father is waiting for me. Maybe we can talk some other time. You know catch up some.
Sure, that’ll be great.
See you tomorrow Maxi.
Bye Uncle Max.
Uncle Max?
He is Uncle Michael and Titi Izzy’s brother mommy.
Of course, how silly of me.
Bye Liz… it was nice seeing you again. Bye Maxi.
Max was dying to get out of there. He felt like he was going to pass out if he didn’t. Why? Why didn’t his family tell him that she was here… that she was here and married to Sean?
God… why? Why are you doing this to me? Please give me the strength to confront this situation… please God.
Half an hour later he was at his father’s office…
Hi Max, it’s so good to see you.
Hi Tess.
Are you all right? You look a little pale.
I’m fine. Is my father here?
Yes, go ahead. He is waiting for you.
Thanks.
Max, I’m so glad you could make it. As soon as his father looked at him he knew… he knew that he was too late, that his son already knew…
You saw her… didn’t you?
Who?
Liz.
How do you know?
Max you are my son, I know you better than anybody in this world and is there anybody in this world that can make you show any kind of emotion that is Liz. You saw her didn’t you?
Yes, why didn’t you guys tell me that she was living here in town? Why?
I thought you already knew, but I found out last night right after you left that you didn’t.
Why would they keep something like that from me? I mean, Liz was my best friend. I don’t see why?
Max she wasn’t just your best friend.
What are you talking about?
Max, she was more than your best friend. You were in love with her.
Even if I was, why they didn’t tell me? That was a long time ago.
Because they were afraid that they will hurt you, that by telling you that she was here married and with a daughter they were hurting you.
I would’ve preferred is they told me.
I know son. That’s why I asked you to come here today. I was going to tell you but I guess I’m a little too late. I’m sorry.
It’s not your fault.
How are you feeling?
I can’t deny that it was a shock to see her again, but I’m okay.
And her?
I guess she was as shocked I was.
Are you going to see her again?
I guess so. We live in the same town dad.
You know what I mean son.
I don’t know but if she wants to see me I guess I can’t say no. No matter what I felt for her, she is still my best friend and if she ever needs me, I’ll be there for her.
I can’t forbid you from seeing her again, but can I ask you a favor?
Sure Dad.
Be careful. I don’t want to see you getting hurt again.
I can take care of myself dad.
I know that, but just be careful… okay?
Okay. Look dad, I would love to stay and talk to you some more but it’s getting late and Father Maurice must be waiting for me to help him with tonight’s service.
Max, if you need me… call me.
I will dad. Thanks.
You’re welcome and Max…
Yes dad?
I love you.
I love you too Dad.
By the time Max made it to the church and finish with the rest of his day he was completely exhausted. He went to his room and before going to bed he prayed with all his heart…
God please, give me the strength to face her. You know how hard it was for me in the beginning. I don’t know why this is happening but I’m asking you to help me get through this. I want to keep on the path that I am and serve you. Please help me get through this. In the name of the father, the son and the holly spirit… Amen.
He was so mentally exhausted that when he hit the pillow he fell right a sleep…
Dream…
Are you feeling any better?
Yes, thank you.
Liz, you don’t have to feel guilty about anything that happened. It wasn’t your fault. None of it was your fault.
I don’t know about that.
What do you mean?
I mean if I would’ve kept my mouth shut maybe my father will still be here with us…
No Liz… you did the right thing by telling him what happened. I’m just sorry that he didn’t do the right thing.
It’s not your fault.
I just wish that I would’ve been there for you… you know?
Me too but it was my own fault. I pushed you away again and again. Every time that you try I just kept pushing. I’m sorry I hurt you so much.
It doesn’t matter. I just hate that you’ve been going through all this alone.
He pulls a little away from her and took her face in his hands…
I’ll always be here Liz… from now on I’ll be here.
She could see the truth of his words in his eyes… I know Max… I know.
They stood there looking at each other’s eyes for a long time and without thinking it twice she moved forward and kissed him very softly in the lips. Max was caught by surprise…
What are you doing?
Shhh… kiss me Max…
Liz, I don’t want you to…
She put her fingers on his lips… please?
He dreamed of kissing her for years and now that she was asking him for it he was afraid… scared…
Don’t you love me Max?
With all my heart.
Then show me, kiss me.
He kissed her very softly and could believe the feeling of it. It was better than he had ever imagined it would be. She tasted like heaven. The kiss grew more intense and he panicked. He didn’t want to push her… not after what she’s been through. He very slowly pulled back and when he opened his eyes… to him she never looked more beautiful. Her eyes were still closed and her lips were red and puffy and she looked so peaceful. Very slowly she opened her eyes…
Why did you stop?
I don’t want things to get out of hand.
Caressing his face very softly… but what if I want them to get out of hand?
Liz, you’re been through so much and I don’t want you to feel used or…
Kissing his face… I know, but you the only person that makes me feel safe… you are the only person that makes me feel at all Max… don’t you want me?
God Liz, I want you more than I ever wanted anything in my life, but I don’t want this to happen like this. You deserve better.
Kissing his neck… what more special can I ask for Max? You’re here… we are on our special place. It’s just you… me… and the stars…
I love you so much Liz. Are you sure this is what you want? I don’t want to loose you again…
Opening his shirt… You will never loose me Max… I will always be a part of you like you are always going to be a part of mine… I’ve always known that… don’t you feel it Max?
Yes…
Then Max please… Show me how much you love me. Show me what it feels like to be really loved… please…
He couldn’t take the torture anymore and he gave in. He took her in his arms and kissed her. He kissed her like he needed her to live… like she was his salvation. To have her in his arms was like a dream come true. She tasted so sweet and he couldn’t get enough of her. He always dreamed about this day but he always thought that it was never going to come true… and now here he was holding her… kissing her… and it felt just… right. He couldn’t stop touching her kissing her. He could hear her little moans and the small whispers of his name and it excited him more than he ever dreamed of.
Make love to me Max…
Are you sure?
I’ve never been more sure about anything in my life. I want this Max… I want you.
She looked so beautiful. He started to remove her clothes and with every new piece of skin that was revealed to him it was like a piece of heaven revealed to him. When he finished removing the last of her clothing he just gasped. Her beauty was beyond his wildest dreams…
God you are you beautiful.
She felt a little self conscious and moved her hand to cover herself but he stopped her…
Don’t Liz; you have no idea how incredible beautiful and perfect you are. There are no words to describe it.
She relaxed a little and helped him remove his clothes.
Let’s what’s inside those clothes… hum… I love unwrapping presents… don’t you?
Oh yeah, if all my presents are like you then I’ll have to agree.
She removed his shirt and when she took a real look at his toned body she was in awe. Next she moved to remove his shoes and sox’s and told him to get up to help her remove his pants. She unbuckled his belt and very seductively unbuttoned his pants. She then moved her hand to the zipper and very slowly and without breaking eye contact with him started to lower it… she knew that he was very aroused… she could feel it through the pressure of his hard member against her hand and it was exciting her. She finish lowering the zipper and grabbing his pant and briefs in one swift move she removed them both at the same time and when he was finally exposed she felt herself get more wet than she already was. He was beautiful… inside and out. A thought came into her mind and she was happy that her “first” real experience with a man it was going to be him.
He couldn’t hold any longer and took her in his arms and kissed her with all the passion that he felt for her. He started caressing her every part of skin that he could put his hand to and she felt like silk in his hand…
You feel so soft…
He started kissing her neck and very softly he grabbed her breast in his hand. They felt perfect… the perfect size. Since it was his first time he didn’t know if what he was doing was right but when he heard her softly moan his name he knew that he was in the right path. He wanted to please her; he wanted to make her feel loved and wanted from head to toe. He started rubbing her breast and felt how she arched into his body and how her peaks became hard under his touch. He couldn’t wait any longer and without breaking contact with her skin he lowered his head until his mouth was on her breast. The first touch of it was like heaven. He could hear Liz moaning louder and he knew that she was enjoying everything that he was doing to her. He felt her hands come to his head and pushed him harder against her breast. He paid equal attention to each of them and couldn’t get enough of how it was exciting him with just giving her pleasure.
Max… I need…
What Liz? What do you need?
I need… I don’t know…
Tell me baby… tell me what you want and it’s yours…
I need you…
He moved on top of her and for one last time he asked…
Are you sure that this is what you want? I can stop if you want me to.
No Max… please I want to feel you inside me. I want you to complete me.
With one last look into her eyes he took his engorged member in his hand and very softly rubbed it against her wet lips. He positioned it at her entrance and he felt like electric shocks were sent through his body. He very slowly started to push inside her… inch by inch and the feelings and sensations that he was feeling were like nothing that he ever felt before. He felt a little resistance and stopped.
What’s wrong? Why are you stopping?
I just don’t want to hurt you.
Its okay, you won’t. Please Max…
He looked into her eyes and pushed inside her with one final thrust until he was completely inside her. He gave her time to get used to him and when she started moving underneath him he knew that she was ready.
Oh Max…
I know… Oh Liz… you feel better than I ever imagine…
You too Max… God, you too… please don’t stop…
I won’t baby… I won’t…
Harder Max… harder…
Like this… he pushed harder and harder. He felt with every thrust that like he was getting deeper and deeper inside her.
Oh Max… I… I…
Let go baby… come for me…
Oh Max… Max…
That’s it baby… I got you…
Oh yes… yes… yes… OH MAX!
Oh Liz… he felt her wall contract around him and he couldn’t hold it any more and let go spilling his seed deep inside her. After giving her everything that he had inside him he collapsed on to of her trying to catch his breath…
Wow! That was…
Amazing…
Yeah, than you Max.
For what?
For everything but most of all for this special moment.
I am the one who should be thanking you.
You thank me, for what?
For making my dreams come true. For making my first time a dream come true.
She moved to look at him in disbelief…
Max… you’ve never been with a girl before?
Nope.
But I thought that you and Tess...?
No Liz. She wanted to be more than friends but I couldn’t do that. My heart was already taken. I had always belonged to you and nobody else. I waited for you.
Oh Max… I’m sorry.
Don’t be. We’re here now and that’s what matters.
I’m a little tired.
Sleep, I’ll watch your sleep.
Okay.
He saw her close her eyes and in a matter of minutes she was sleeping. She looked so peaceful. He couldn’t believe all the events of this night. It was without a doubt the best night of his life. He stayed awake looking at her sleeping for a while until he was too tired to keep his eyes open. He fell a sleep holding her very close to him and the feeling was a very peaceful one.
When he opened his eyes he felt a little disoriented about his surroundings and then he remembered where he was and the events that took place the night before. He extended his hand looking for Liz but when he couldn’t reach her sat up looking around for her. He got up and went to the edge to the lake to see if she went for a swim but she wasn’t there. He looked around but couldn’t see her. He started calling her but she didn’t respond that’s when he realized that she was gone.
Liz… Liz… LIZ!
He woke up sweating and calling her name. He heard a knock at the door and got up to see who it was…
Are you okay? I heard you screaming.
I’m fine. I think I had a nightmare.
Do you want to talk about it?
I don’t even remember what it was about.
All right, but if you need to talk… you know where to find me.
Thank you Father.
I’ll leave you to get ready. I’ll see you downstairs in a few minutes.
Okay.
Max took a deep breath and tried to control him self.
Why God? Please help me. Why is everything coming back to hunt me? It’s been five almost five years… five years and now she is here… and everything is coming back… and I don’t know if I’m strong enough to deal with all of this again. Please help me get through this… please… please…
He pulled himself together, got dressed and left his room to confront another day with the uncertainty of what’s to come…
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Chapter 4
Thank you Max.
For what?
For being here... for not leaving me.
You don’t have to thank me Liz. I want you to know that whenever you need me I’ll be here. I’ll always be here.
Thank You.
Max woke up sweating and with tears in his eyes. He couldn’t understand why all those memories were coming back to him now. He always thought about her but he didn’t have dreams about her until now. He was getting out of bed when he heard a knock at the door.
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Are you up?
Yes Father.
Good, I’ll see you in a few minutes.
Mat got dress and went to help Father Maurice with the morning service. After that he got everything ready for his first day at school. He was very excited about it. He was ready to leave the church when Father Maurice told him that he had a phone call…
Hello?
Hi son.
Dad, what’s wrong?
Nothing, I just wanted to check if you were going to come to my office today?
Yes, Father Maurice gave the message yesterday when I came in.
Good. I’ll see you later today then.
Dad, is something wrong?
No, I just forgot to tell you something last night and I think it’s better if I tell you in person and that way I get to see you again.
Okay, I’ll be there after my classes.
Sure, see you later.
Bye Dad.
He was a little concerned about it but since his father sounded normal he thought it was probably nothing important. He went to school and spoke with Kyle for a little while before his classes and then went to teach them.
He started feeling a little uneasy and he thought that it was maybe because of his impending conversation with his father but he knew that there was something else. He was almost finished with his last class when he received a visitor.
Hi Max.
Hi Maxine.
Can I come in?
Sure, how are you today?
I’m good.
Does your mom know that you came here to visit me?
Yes, but I can’t stay long. I just wanted to say hello.
I’m almost finished here. Hold on a minute and I’ll walk you back.
Okay.
Well class, that’s all for today. Tomorrow will be discussing chapters 2 and 3 of the text book.
Okay Maxine, are you ready to go?
Yes.
So tell me, how was school today?
It was all right.
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
No, it’s just me, my mom and my dad. Do you have any brothers and sisters?
Yes, I do. Maybe you know them. My brother’s name is Michael and my sister is Isabel.
Of course I know them silly, they are my uncle Michael and Titi Izzy.
I see, silly me.
Does that mean that you are my uncle too?
If you want me to…
Of course I do.
Great, then from now on I’m your uncle Max. What do you say?
I say yeah!
Good, well Maxi, here we are.
Come with me. I want you to meet my mommy.
Okay.
Mommy… mommy, look, I want you to meet Uncle Max…
Everything felt like it was happening in slow motion. Max was in complete shock. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing…
Liz?
Max?
I can’t believe this. Is it really you?
Yes, it’s me.
You know my mommy?
Yes I do.
Isn’t it great?
Yeah it is. So Liz… how are you?
I’m good… you?
Good… I didn’t know that you were living here in town.
Yes, I moved back a few years back.
Really, that’s good.
I didn’t know that you were back in town.
I asked my family not to tell, I just wanted to surprise everybody. I guess that surprised one was me.
I see.
So you married Sean.
Yes I did. We’ve been marries for almost five years.
I see, so you married him after graduation.
A little after that, yes.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I would like to stay and talk but my father is waiting for me. Maybe we can talk some other time. You know catch up some.
Sure, that’ll be great.
See you tomorrow Maxi.
Bye Uncle Max.
Uncle Max?
He is Uncle Michael and Titi Izzy’s brother mommy.
Of course, how silly of me.
Bye Liz… it was nice seeing you again. Bye Maxi.
Max was dying to get out of there. He felt like he was going to pass out if he didn’t. Why? Why didn’t his family tell him that she was here… that she was here and married to Sean?
God… why? Why are you doing this to me? Please give me the strength to confront this situation… please God.
Half an hour later he was at his father’s office…
Hi Max, it’s so good to see you.
Hi Tess.
Are you all right? You look a little pale.
I’m fine. Is my father here?
Yes, go ahead. He is waiting for you.
Thanks.
Max, I’m so glad you could make it. As soon as his father looked at him he knew… he knew that he was too late, that his son already knew…
You saw her… didn’t you?
Who?
Liz.
How do you know?
Max you are my son, I know you better than anybody in this world and is there anybody in this world that can make you show any kind of emotion that is Liz. You saw her didn’t you?
Yes, why didn’t you guys tell me that she was living here in town? Why?
I thought you already knew, but I found out last night right after you left that you didn’t.
Why would they keep something like that from me? I mean, Liz was my best friend. I don’t see why?
Max she wasn’t just your best friend.
What are you talking about?
Max, she was more than your best friend. You were in love with her.
Even if I was, why they didn’t tell me? That was a long time ago.
Because they were afraid that they will hurt you, that by telling you that she was here married and with a daughter they were hurting you.
I would’ve preferred is they told me.
I know son. That’s why I asked you to come here today. I was going to tell you but I guess I’m a little too late. I’m sorry.
It’s not your fault.
How are you feeling?
I can’t deny that it was a shock to see her again, but I’m okay.
And her?
I guess she was as shocked I was.
Are you going to see her again?
I guess so. We live in the same town dad.
You know what I mean son.
I don’t know but if she wants to see me I guess I can’t say no. No matter what I felt for her, she is still my best friend and if she ever needs me, I’ll be there for her.
I can’t forbid you from seeing her again, but can I ask you a favor?
Sure Dad.
Be careful. I don’t want to see you getting hurt again.
I can take care of myself dad.
I know that, but just be careful… okay?
Okay. Look dad, I would love to stay and talk to you some more but it’s getting late and Father Maurice must be waiting for me to help him with tonight’s service.
Max, if you need me… call me.
I will dad. Thanks.
You’re welcome and Max…
Yes dad?
I love you.
I love you too Dad.
By the time Max made it to the church and finish with the rest of his day he was completely exhausted. He went to his room and before going to bed he prayed with all his heart…
God please, give me the strength to face her. You know how hard it was for me in the beginning. I don’t know why this is happening but I’m asking you to help me get through this. I want to keep on the path that I am and serve you. Please help me get through this. In the name of the father, the son and the holly spirit… Amen.
He was so mentally exhausted that when he hit the pillow he fell right a sleep…
Dream…
Are you feeling any better?
Yes, thank you.
Liz, you don’t have to feel guilty about anything that happened. It wasn’t your fault. None of it was your fault.
I don’t know about that.
What do you mean?
I mean if I would’ve kept my mouth shut maybe my father will still be here with us…
No Liz… you did the right thing by telling him what happened. I’m just sorry that he didn’t do the right thing.
It’s not your fault.
I just wish that I would’ve been there for you… you know?
Me too but it was my own fault. I pushed you away again and again. Every time that you try I just kept pushing. I’m sorry I hurt you so much.
It doesn’t matter. I just hate that you’ve been going through all this alone.
He pulls a little away from her and took her face in his hands…
I’ll always be here Liz… from now on I’ll be here.
She could see the truth of his words in his eyes… I know Max… I know.
They stood there looking at each other’s eyes for a long time and without thinking it twice she moved forward and kissed him very softly in the lips. Max was caught by surprise…
What are you doing?
Shhh… kiss me Max…
Liz, I don’t want you to…
She put her fingers on his lips… please?
He dreamed of kissing her for years and now that she was asking him for it he was afraid… scared…
Don’t you love me Max?
With all my heart.
Then show me, kiss me.
He kissed her very softly and could believe the feeling of it. It was better than he had ever imagined it would be. She tasted like heaven. The kiss grew more intense and he panicked. He didn’t want to push her… not after what she’s been through. He very slowly pulled back and when he opened his eyes… to him she never looked more beautiful. Her eyes were still closed and her lips were red and puffy and she looked so peaceful. Very slowly she opened her eyes…
Why did you stop?
I don’t want things to get out of hand.
Caressing his face very softly… but what if I want them to get out of hand?
Liz, you’re been through so much and I don’t want you to feel used or…
Kissing his face… I know, but you the only person that makes me feel safe… you are the only person that makes me feel at all Max… don’t you want me?
God Liz, I want you more than I ever wanted anything in my life, but I don’t want this to happen like this. You deserve better.
Kissing his neck… what more special can I ask for Max? You’re here… we are on our special place. It’s just you… me… and the stars…
I love you so much Liz. Are you sure this is what you want? I don’t want to loose you again…
Opening his shirt… You will never loose me Max… I will always be a part of you like you are always going to be a part of mine… I’ve always known that… don’t you feel it Max?
Yes…
Then Max please… Show me how much you love me. Show me what it feels like to be really loved… please…
He couldn’t take the torture anymore and he gave in. He took her in his arms and kissed her. He kissed her like he needed her to live… like she was his salvation. To have her in his arms was like a dream come true. She tasted so sweet and he couldn’t get enough of her. He always dreamed about this day but he always thought that it was never going to come true… and now here he was holding her… kissing her… and it felt just… right. He couldn’t stop touching her kissing her. He could hear her little moans and the small whispers of his name and it excited him more than he ever dreamed of.
Make love to me Max…
Are you sure?
I’ve never been more sure about anything in my life. I want this Max… I want you.
She looked so beautiful. He started to remove her clothes and with every new piece of skin that was revealed to him it was like a piece of heaven revealed to him. When he finished removing the last of her clothing he just gasped. Her beauty was beyond his wildest dreams…
God you are you beautiful.
She felt a little self conscious and moved her hand to cover herself but he stopped her…
Don’t Liz; you have no idea how incredible beautiful and perfect you are. There are no words to describe it.
She relaxed a little and helped him remove his clothes.
Let’s what’s inside those clothes… hum… I love unwrapping presents… don’t you?
Oh yeah, if all my presents are like you then I’ll have to agree.
She removed his shirt and when she took a real look at his toned body she was in awe. Next she moved to remove his shoes and sox’s and told him to get up to help her remove his pants. She unbuckled his belt and very seductively unbuttoned his pants. She then moved her hand to the zipper and very slowly and without breaking eye contact with him started to lower it… she knew that he was very aroused… she could feel it through the pressure of his hard member against her hand and it was exciting her. She finish lowering the zipper and grabbing his pant and briefs in one swift move she removed them both at the same time and when he was finally exposed she felt herself get more wet than she already was. He was beautiful… inside and out. A thought came into her mind and she was happy that her “first” real experience with a man it was going to be him.
He couldn’t hold any longer and took her in his arms and kissed her with all the passion that he felt for her. He started caressing her every part of skin that he could put his hand to and she felt like silk in his hand…
You feel so soft…
He started kissing her neck and very softly he grabbed her breast in his hand. They felt perfect… the perfect size. Since it was his first time he didn’t know if what he was doing was right but when he heard her softly moan his name he knew that he was in the right path. He wanted to please her; he wanted to make her feel loved and wanted from head to toe. He started rubbing her breast and felt how she arched into his body and how her peaks became hard under his touch. He couldn’t wait any longer and without breaking contact with her skin he lowered his head until his mouth was on her breast. The first touch of it was like heaven. He could hear Liz moaning louder and he knew that she was enjoying everything that he was doing to her. He felt her hands come to his head and pushed him harder against her breast. He paid equal attention to each of them and couldn’t get enough of how it was exciting him with just giving her pleasure.
Max… I need…
What Liz? What do you need?
I need… I don’t know…
Tell me baby… tell me what you want and it’s yours…
I need you…
He moved on top of her and for one last time he asked…
Are you sure that this is what you want? I can stop if you want me to.
No Max… please I want to feel you inside me. I want you to complete me.
With one last look into her eyes he took his engorged member in his hand and very softly rubbed it against her wet lips. He positioned it at her entrance and he felt like electric shocks were sent through his body. He very slowly started to push inside her… inch by inch and the feelings and sensations that he was feeling were like nothing that he ever felt before. He felt a little resistance and stopped.
What’s wrong? Why are you stopping?
I just don’t want to hurt you.
Its okay, you won’t. Please Max…
He looked into her eyes and pushed inside her with one final thrust until he was completely inside her. He gave her time to get used to him and when she started moving underneath him he knew that she was ready.
Oh Max…
I know… Oh Liz… you feel better than I ever imagine…
You too Max… God, you too… please don’t stop…
I won’t baby… I won’t…
Harder Max… harder…
Like this… he pushed harder and harder. He felt with every thrust that like he was getting deeper and deeper inside her.
Oh Max… I… I…
Let go baby… come for me…
Oh Max… Max…
That’s it baby… I got you…
Oh yes… yes… yes… OH MAX!
Oh Liz… he felt her wall contract around him and he couldn’t hold it any more and let go spilling his seed deep inside her. After giving her everything that he had inside him he collapsed on to of her trying to catch his breath…
Wow! That was…
Amazing…
Yeah, than you Max.
For what?
For everything but most of all for this special moment.
I am the one who should be thanking you.
You thank me, for what?
For making my dreams come true. For making my first time a dream come true.
She moved to look at him in disbelief…
Max… you’ve never been with a girl before?
Nope.
But I thought that you and Tess...?
No Liz. She wanted to be more than friends but I couldn’t do that. My heart was already taken. I had always belonged to you and nobody else. I waited for you.
Oh Max… I’m sorry.
Don’t be. We’re here now and that’s what matters.
I’m a little tired.
Sleep, I’ll watch your sleep.
Okay.
He saw her close her eyes and in a matter of minutes she was sleeping. She looked so peaceful. He couldn’t believe all the events of this night. It was without a doubt the best night of his life. He stayed awake looking at her sleeping for a while until he was too tired to keep his eyes open. He fell a sleep holding her very close to him and the feeling was a very peaceful one.
When he opened his eyes he felt a little disoriented about his surroundings and then he remembered where he was and the events that took place the night before. He extended his hand looking for Liz but when he couldn’t reach her sat up looking around for her. He got up and went to the edge to the lake to see if she went for a swim but she wasn’t there. He looked around but couldn’t see her. He started calling her but she didn’t respond that’s when he realized that she was gone.
Liz… Liz… LIZ!
He woke up sweating and calling her name. He heard a knock at the door and got up to see who it was…
Are you okay? I heard you screaming.
I’m fine. I think I had a nightmare.
Do you want to talk about it?
I don’t even remember what it was about.
All right, but if you need to talk… you know where to find me.
Thank you Father.
I’ll leave you to get ready. I’ll see you downstairs in a few minutes.
Okay.
Max took a deep breath and tried to control him self.
Why God? Please help me. Why is everything coming back to hunt me? It’s been five almost five years… five years and now she is here… and everything is coming back… and I don’t know if I’m strong enough to deal with all of this again. Please help me get through this… please… please…
He pulled himself together, got dressed and left his room to confront another day with the uncertainty of what’s to come…
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Why God? Please help me. Why is everything coming back to hunt me? It’s been five almost five years… five years and now she is here… and everything is coming back… and I don’t know if I’m strong enough to deal with all of this again. Please help me get through this… please… please…
He pulled himself together, got dressed and left his room to confront another day with the uncertainty of what’s to come…
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Chapter 5
How was your first day at school yesterday? I didn’t have the chance to ask you.
It was really good.
Since tomorrow is Saturday I was thinking that you can go to the community center and be with the kids for a while so they can get familiar with you.
That’s a great idea. My friends are going to be there tomorrow and maybe they can help me make two teams and have them play a game.
That’s a great idea.
So what do you want me to do today?
First we are going to prepare for mass. There are several people that want to do confession before it. You can do that while I start mass.
Okay father…
Max went to church and started listening to the confessions…
Say three Hail Mary’s and try not to do it again. You can leave now… may God be with you.
Bless me father for I have sinned…
When was your last confession?
More than eight years ago.
Why so long?
You see father… I don’t believe in God anymore.
Why do you say that?
Trust me father… I have my reasons.
Then why are you here? How can I help you?
I just needed someone to listen.
All right, what’s bothering you?
My past father.
What about your past?
Everything. I hurt someone in the past and because of that he closed himself from the world. He left his family and friends and didn’t follow his dreams. He just stopped living and it’s my entire fault and now after all these years he is back in my life and I don’t know what to do.
Have you tried talking to him?
I don’t know if I can. I don’t know if he’ll forgive me.
What’s really stopping you?
A lot of things. There are things that I haven’t told anyone that if they come to light they will hurt him more and other people too.
If you talk to him you will feel a lot better. The truth is always the best medicine.
I don’t know what to do…
If this man loves you… he will forgive you.
My life is more complicated than that… I can’t just go and talk to him… I’m married.
Oh… I see.
What I’m I going to do father? I saw him yesterday for the first time in five years and it was like going back in time.
Max just gasped… he thought that it couldn’t be… it couldn’t be Liz. She was talking about him. All of the sudden he felt like he was intruding in her privacy. He wanted to hear more but the honest part of him told him that he need to let her know that it was him at the other side of the confessionary…
Father… are you still there?
Liz… is that you?
Oh my God! Max?
It’s okay Liz. You can talk to me.
I have to go. This was a mistake.
Please Liz… Liz?
He saw her getting up and heard the door open.
She ran, he tried to stop her but by the time he was completely out of the confessionary booth she was gone.
Max was more confused than ever. What was she talking about? She sounded like she was as confused as he was and then more. What hurt him the most about listening to her was the fact that she confirmed what he already knew... She was married to Sean.
God, can my life get any more complicated?
Max knew that he needed to talk to Liz but the question was when are where…
At the Evans’ house…
Did you tell him?
I didn’t have to.
Why?
He saw her.
Oh God… how did he react? Is he mad?
A little disappointed but he was okay.
You were right. We should’ve told him
Yes we should have, but it’s too late now.
I just wanted to protect him.
Listen to me, all of you; Max is not a child anymore. We are his family and we should be honest with him no matter what. We can’t protect him forever. If we that are his family can’t be honest with… what can’t he expect from the rest?
I’m sorry honey. I won’t do it again. I promise.
Yeah Dad, we wanted to tell him but mom…
I know. I’m going to by to see him later to see how he’s doing today.
Maybe I should go and apologize.
Give him a couple of days, okay?
Okay.
As the day went by Max tried to forget for a while about the events of the last few days. He threw himself in his class and was doing a great job when in the middle of his last class Maxi appeared at his door with a very sad expression on her face…
Hi Uncle Max. Can I come in?
Of course, how are you today? Is something wrong?
I’m okay, but I’m a little sad.
Let me finish with my class and then you can tell me why you are so sad… okay?
Okay.
Max sent the students home and sat to talk to Maxi…
Do you want to tell me why you are sad?
It’s my mom.
What wrong with you mom?
I heard her crying last night.
Really? Maybe she wasn’t feeling well and that’s why she was crying.
I don’t think so.
Why do you say that?
Because I’ve seen her crying before. She usually cries when dad is not home. He travels a lot.
Maybe she misses him.
I don’t know. I guess, but my mom, she’s always sad and that makes me sad.
I’m sorry. Is there anything I ca do to help?
Maybe you can talk to her.
I don’t know if that is a good idea.
You are her friend right?
Of course.
Then maybe she’ll tell you why she is sad. I asked her but she always tells me that is nothing.
I won’t promise anything but I’ll try.
You are the best Uncle Max.
Maxi… we have to go.
Okay, goodbye Uncle Max, I’ll see you Monday and don’t forget, okay?
Okay. Bye Maxi.
Mom? Can I say goodbye to Uncle Kyle before we go?
We have to go honey.
Please…
Okay, but hurry up.
Hi Liz.
Hello Max.
Liz… about this morning…
Don’t Max… just forget it, okay?
I won’t push you because everything you said to me this morning was under secret of confession but we still need to talk.
There’s nothing to talk about.
Are you sure? Liz I know that you have something that is really bothering you. Why don’t you trust me? I’m here. I’m not going anywhere. I’m still your friend.
That’s all I am to you Max… “A friend”?
I’m not going to stand here and deny that you were more to me than a friend once upon a time, but besides that I still consider you my best friend and I’m sorry that I made it sound other wise…
Why are you like this Max? Why?
Like what?
Like nothing really bothers you. Like nothing really hurts you. Like no matter what people do to you… you keep forgiving them and move on like nothing happened.
Because that’s what you do when you love them.
Why did you have to come back? Why? Why now?
Liz I’m back because this is where the church thought that I was needed. I don’t have control over my destiny anymore.
God must really hate me.
Don’t say that.
Why not? It’s the truth.
If you don’t believe in God, then why did you came to church this morning?
I told you, I needed someone to talk to, but it never occurred to me that it was going to be you.
Why don’t you trust those around you? You have a husband… friends…
A husband… now that’s a real joke.
Liz, whatever is troubling you is affecting those around you including your daughter.
My daughter?
Yes Liz, your daughter. Do you know that she’s worried about you?
What are you talking about?
Right before you came here she was telling me that she was sad because she heard you crying. She’s worried about you because you are always sad.
Oh God… I tried so hard to be happy around her. I try to make her happy.
She is smarter than you think Liz. She really sees what’s going on around her and is affecting her.
I have to go.
My offer still stand Liz… if you need me, you know where to find me.
She turned and left. Max took a good look during his conversation with her. She still was beautiful but her eyes looked so empty. She looked so lost. It broke his heart to see that in her.
Another exhausting day came to an end and he couldn’t wait to go to his room and rest. Even though he was tired he couldn’t close his eyes. He thought about last night’s dream and what happened after he woke up that day and the events that changed his life forever…
Dream…
Liz... Liz? Where are you?
When he couldn’t find her anywhere he got dress and went to her house looking for her…
Hey Mrs. Parker. Can I talk to Liz?
I’m sorry Max but she’s not here. She called me last night and said that she was going to spend the night in Maria’s house.
Oh… can you tell her when she comes home that I’m looking for her?
Sure.
He went home and found his father already awake…
Don’t you think that it’s a little late to get home?
I’m sorry Dad. I just went to the lake and fell a sleep.
Don’t let it happen again. We were worried about you.
I’m sorry. It won’t happen again. I promise.
Okay.
I’m going to my room.
Once there he removed his clothes and laid in his bed thinking about her with a smile on his face. It was definitely the best night of his life but he couldn’t understand why was she gone before he woke up. What could’ve happened? He was so exhausted and fell a sleep and by the time he woke up it was almost three o’clock in the afternoon. He got up took a bath and went to the kitchen to get something to eat before go and see Liz…
Well, well, well… look who is up!
Shut up Michael.
So Maxwell, where were you last night? I mean you left the party early and didn’t make it home until this morning.
I went to the lake and fell a sleep.
Really?
Yeah, really.
Were you alone?
Of course.
If you were alone Maxwell, where did you get that hickey?
What hickey?
That one on your neck you moron.
He went to the bathroom and checks himself and saw it… a smile crept to his face thinking about her again…
Sooo… who was she?
Nobody.
Then who was he?
Shut up.
Come on Max… you can tell me. Who was she?
You’ll never know and you know what? I have to go. See you later.
He left the house and went to see her…
Hey Max, you’re back.
Yeah, I really need to talk to Liz. Is she back yet?
Actually Max, she came back but she gone.
What do you mean she’s gone?
She didn’t need to stay for graduation so she decided to leave a few days early to start looking for a job and settle down before she starts her classes.
Did you tell her that I was looking for her?
Yes I did. She left a letter for you.
He took the letter and went back to the lake. He wanted to be alone. Once there he sat near the spot where he spent the night with her and opened the envelope…
Dear Max:
By the time you read this I’ll be long gone. I want to you to understand that what I’m doing is for both of us. You deserve to someone that can make you happy and I’m not the person. Don’t think that I regret what happened last night between us because I don’t. Last night was the most beautiful night of my life and I will never forget it. Last night for the first time in my life I felt what it really means to be loved. You showed me real way to love. I will always treasure that.
I want you to know that I never wanted to hurt you but I know now that I did and for that I’m very sorry. Max, I want you to understand that I’m really doing this for us. If I stay until graduation you would’ve tried to really change our relationship and I couldn’t let that happen. You are an amazing human being and you deserve someone as amazing as you. As you know now I have a lot of baggage and it’s not fair for you to have to deal with that. You really deserve better than that.
Please don’t hate for what I’m doing Max, it’s for the best. Go into the world and live your life and forget about me. Don’t try to come looking for me because I don’t want to hurt you anymore. I’m begging you please don’t.
I wish that you have a wonderful life. You deserve that and more. Take care of yourself Max and be happy. I only hope that one day we can see each other again and pick up our friendship where left off.
Please Max, stop dreaming about what can never be… us. There could never be an us. It’s time for you to live your life to the fullest and the only way for you to that is if I’m out of it, so that’s what I’m doing. I’m getting myself out of your life so you can move on with yours. Be happy Max.
I wish you only the best in life…
Your best friend,
LIZ
By the time he finished reading the letter he was crying openly. He was heart broken. How could she leave him? How could she leave him after everything they shared? Didn’t she know that all he ever wanted was her? That she meant the world to him? That without her in his life there were no dreams or hope or happiness? How?
Why Liz? Why did you leave me? How can you do that to me? I loved you with all my heart and you left me… you left me and now I don’t know how to go on without you… God… it hurts… it hurts so much… There is nothing left for me in this town. I need to get out of here. I need to go somewhere where I can find peace and I can’t do that going to school. Where I’m I going to go? What I’m I going to do? Now that my only reason for living is gone… where?
He stayed by the lake for hours sobbing and trying to figure out what to do with was left of his life. By the time he got home it was diner time and his family was waiting for him…
Finally, your home. Diner is ready.
I’m not hungry Mom.
Are you okay? You look a little pale and your eyes are red…
I’m fine; maybe I’m coming down with something. I’m going to my room ad lay down. If I get hungry I’ll get something later, okay?
Okay, I’ll go check on you later.
Thanks mom. Night.
Where is Max?
He wasn’t feeling good so he went to bed.
Max lay down on his bed and started crying again. He went from being the happiest he ever been to the saddest and unhappier that he ever been in one day. He just felt like he was dying inside.
Max… Max!
What?
Are you all right?
Yes, I’m sorry.
Do you want to talk about it?
No Father, it’s nothing.
Can I ask you something?
Sure Father?
Is everything all right?
Yes, why do you ask?
I don’t know you look like something is really bothering you.
I guess it’s just that been back here has been a little over whelming.
Maybe, but I thought it was all good for you when you were growing up here?
It was but like everybody else not everything was perfect. We all go through things in our lives that we don’t want to remember.
Maybe.
Why were you looking for me?
It may be Saturday but we still have to prepare for mass and after that we have to go to the community center.
I’ll be ready in a few minutes.
I’ll wait for you and Max…
Yes Father?
The offer still stands… if you need to talk, I’m here for you.
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Chapter 6
After getting ready Max picked up the phone and called his brother…
Hello?
Hi Michael.
Hey Max, why are you calling so early?
Sorry about that. I just wanted to check if you were going to come to the community center today to help me out with the kids.
Sure.
Good, I’m headed there right now.
Okay, I’ll meet you there in an hour or so.
Great, I’ll see you later then.
Who was that on the phone?
Max.
How is he?
Okay, I’m going to meet him at the community center.
Maybe I’ll stop by later and help too.
I think he’ll like that mom.
At the community center later that morning…
Max, I have a meeting with some members of the community center. Do you think that you can manage on your own until I get back?
I’ll be all right, besides my brother is coming to help me with the kids.
Great. I’ll see you later.
Max was having a great time talking and playing with the kids at the community center. For a little while at least he wasn’t thinking and was really having a good time…
Hi Uncle Max.
Hey Maxi. What are you doing here?
I take ballet classes here silly.
Oh I see. Maybe I’ll stop by later and see you dance.
Really?
Yes.
That’s great.
Hi Liz.
Hi Max. Come on Maxi or you are going to be late. See you later Max.
Bye Liz.
Max was watching them together and couldn’t help but smile… Maxi was a small version of Liz. That’s why that little girl looked so familiar to him when he first saw her. Now he understood the familiar look the first time he saw her.
Is this how you work?
Hey, you made it.
Told you I was coming and I brought some company too.
He Max. Long time no see.
Alex… Maria…
Hey Max.
It’s good to see you again Max.
Same here. You guys look almost the same.
You don’t look so bad yourself.
No matter how long it has been I still can’t get used to see you dress like that.
What can I say Maria… I always looked good in black.
Oh the horror. A vain priest.
Just kidding. I may dress different but I’m still the same under this clothes.
Are you?
What do you mean Maria?
Nothing.
So Max, what do you want us to do?
I was thinking that maybe we can split in two groups. The girls can help with the arts and kraft and you guys can help me with the boys.
Are you implying that we are not good at sports?
That’s not what I said Isabel.
Just kidding. I know, come on Maria lets leave the guys to do “the manly” stuff.
Maybe Liz can help you.
I’m sorry… what did you said?
Liz is here?
Sure, she brought Maxine for her ballet class.
Right, I completely forgot about that.
Look guys, it’s okay, I’m okay. Liz is my friend too. You don’t have to feel like you have to keep and eye on me, okay?
After the air was cleared they all went to do their shores. By mid morning they were having a good time. The guys felt like they were back in time having a great time spending time together and they were happy about it.
Okay kids, let go have lunch and we’ll continue this later.
I’m starving.
I see that some things never change.
Hey, I recent that. I’m still developing you know.
Sure Alex, whatever you say.
Come on, let’s get the girls and go eat.
They all sat at the table and it was like old times…
Where are Liz and Maxi?
I saw them sitting at the kids table.
Why don’t you guys start, I’ll be right back.
Hey there.
Hey Uncle Max. What are you doing here?
I came to invite you guys to have lunch with us.
Who us?
Uncle Michael, Titi Izzy, Titi Maria, Uncle Alex and Uncle Kyle.
Yey.
I don’t think that is a good idea.
Why not mommy?
Because Max needs to spend time with his friends and we shouldn’t intrude.
You are not intruding Liz, besides you are part of the group too. Now come on… please.
Yes mommy, please…
All right.
Thanks mommy. She was so excited that she jumped on top of Max catching him by surprise almost sending him to the floor.
Well princess, let’s go.
Can you give me a piggy back ride Uncle Max?
Maxine!
It’s okay Liz. Of course princes… hop in.
You know Uncle Max… I’m not a princess.
To me you are, now let’s go because I’m hungry. How about you?
Starving…
On their way to the table the rest of the gang were looking at Max and Maxine. It looked so natural to see them together. Michael was very shocked when he took a real good look at Max and Maxine. He noticed that Max and Maxine’s eyes were the same.
Hey Maxine. How is my favorite niece?
Hi Titi Maria.
How was dance class today?
It was great.
What I don’t get a kiss?
Of course Uncle Kyle.
How is my girl today?
Good, Uncle Max gave me a piggy back ride.
Yeah, I saw.
So Liz, when is Sean coming back?
He’ll be back next week.
Tell me guys, what are you been up to since I left?
Not much really. You know the usual. School, jobs, hanging out.
We should all get together and go to the lake.
That a great idea Michael. I’ll check with Father Maurice and I’ll let you know when I can be available.
I’ can’t wait. It’s going to be like old times.
Max noticed that Liz was very quiet and she looked very uncomfortable…
Are you going to come with us Liz?
I don’t know. We’ll see.
Oh come on Liz, it’s going to be awesome.
We’ll see Maria. Let me know and let’s see if I can make it.
Can I come too?
Sure princess, if you mom says yes, of course.
Can we mommy? Please?
We’ll se honey, okay?
Okay.
They spent the rest of their lunch talking and laughing remembering the old times. It definitely felt like old times. They felt like teenagers again. By the end of their lunch Michael brought out prom night…
Yeah I remember that night. I still can’t believe that these two were king and queen of the prom.
Yeah, I still can’t believe it myself. I mean if an Evans was going to get the crown it was supposed to be me, not Max.
Well that will show you that it’s not about been popular.
Yeah I guess. I remember that after you dance with Liz you left. By the way, where did you go that night because when we got home you were not there?
I went to the lake.
Yeah and you guys are not going to believe this one…
What?
He was with a girl.
You are kidding?
Michael!
What? Come on Max, it was hilarious. When he got up the next afternoon he didn’t even noticed that he had a big hickey on his neck.
Shut up! For real? Max Evan had a hickey and we didn’t know about it?
Michael! By now Max was getting very upset about the whole situation. He noticed that Liz was getting very upset too and the conversation was getting out of hand. He didn’t want Liz to think that he came home and told everybody about their night together. Guys, please, Maxine is here… okay?
Sorry, I forgot.
Its okay Michael, we have to go anyways, Maxi’s class is going to start soon and I don’t want her to be later. I’ll see you guys later.
Bye everybody.
Bye princess. Once Max saw that they were gone he turned to Michael… I can’t believe you Michael. How could you?
I’m sorry; I completely forgot that Maxi was at the table.
Forget it.
So Evans, who was the lucky lady?
That is none of your business.
Oh come on.
I said it’s none of your business. I hope that you guys respect that.
Okay Max, don’t get mad.
You know what? Let’s change the subject okay?
When do you guys want to go to the lake?
How about tomorrow afternoon? Do you think that you can come Max?
Like I said I have to talk to Father Maurice, but I’ll let you know.
Okay then, let me know and I’ll let the gang know.
Come on guys let’s get back. The kids are probably waiting for us.
The rest of the day was uneventful and Max got to talk to Father Maurice and he gave Max the afternoon free the next day so he could go with his friends. He called Michael and told him to get everything ready for their day at the lake.
When Max got there he felt a mixture of emotions running through his body. He was happy to be back at his special place but at the same time he felt a rush of sadness because here he spent the happiest days of his life… but also he felt some sadness for the things that happened the last time he was there.
He left the group getting everything together and went to the place where for once in his life he was completely happy. He sat there and closed his eyes…
A penny for your thoughts…
A sense of déjà vu ran through his body at hearing her words. He turned and saw her standing there… Liz?
Hey.
You came.
Yeah well I couldn’t say no to my best friend, now could I?
I’m glad you came. Where is Maxi?
She is with the gang.
Good.
What are you doing sitting here all by yourself?
Thinking about the past.
What were you thinking about it?
Nothing special.
Tell me.
You know… this is the place where my life changed. This is the place that I was when I decided to become a priest.
Here? Why in this place?
Because in this place I lived the happiest moments of my life, Because this is the place where I used to come to think… you know this is my special place… our special place, remember?
Yes I do.
Sometimes I wish that I could turn back time you know?
Why?
Because I will like to go back and change things.
What are the things that you want to change?
Us.
Us… Oh!
Liz, you were my best friend and I loved having you in my life more than anything. Then that horrible thing happened to you and I lost you. The night of the prom you found your way back to me and after what happened between us I lost you again.
I see that you regret what happened between us…
That’s not what I said. I can never regret anything that happened between us… never but if that didn’t happened maybe we could’ve still be closed friends like we used to.
Max… can I ask you something?
You can ask me anything.
That night… that night you said that you loved me. Was that true?
Yes, at that time in my life I did. I loved you more than anything in this world. You were everything to me.
And now?
Now what?
Do you still have feeling for me?
Of course I do. I still love you but not in the same way. At that point in our lives even though you didn’t feel the same way about me I never blamed you for anything. I understood that I was the one in love and that what you always wanted from me was friendship so I learned to separate them and yes I still love you as my friend… my best friend. Nobody can ever take that away from you Liz… nobody.
I’m sorry Max. I never wanted to hurt you. I was so messed up back then.
I know and its okay you have nothing to be sorry about.
But I do Max. I just hope that some day you can forgive me for what I did and that you won’t hate me.
I could never hate you Liz… never.
I hope so. I’m glad that you are back. I really I’m.
Me too. So Liz, how come you end up being a teacher? I thought that you were going to study molecular biology at Harvard?
I don’t know, I guess sometimes your dreams are more different than the reality that is your life.
What do you mean?
I don’t know how to really explain it. I pictured my life a lot different than it is. Yes it’s true that I wanted to study molecular biology and become a famous scientist but when I got to college I found out that I was pregnant with Maxine and well my plans changed.
I see… do you regret it?
No, I don’t. I will live my life exactly the same way if it will mean that I will have Maxine in my life.
She’s a very special little girl.
In more ways than you think.
Now it’s my turn. Can I ask you something?
Go ahead.
Are you happy?
I guess. You?
Yes.
I’m glad. You deserve to be happy Max.
You too Liz… you too.
Well I’m going to head back. Maxine is probably looking for me.
Sure, go ahead. I’ll be there in a few minutes.
He watched her go and couldn’t tear his eyes off her. He knew it was wrong for him to look at her that way or to think of her in other way other than friendship but he couldn’t help it. She was still a part of him… a part of him that he could not get rid of even though he tried.
Uncle Max… there you are.
Hello Princess.
I was looking for you.
You were?
Yes. Do you want to go to the water with me?
Sure. Just give me a few minutes so I can go change, okay?
Okay, I’m going to wait here with mommy.
A few minutes later Max came back and Maxi started laughing at him…
All right, what’s so funny now?
You are silly. You look very white Uncle Max.
I see, now you are going to make fun of me.
I’m sorry Uncle Max, but you really look very funny. She burst in a fit of giggles…
That’s it… I’m going to get you… Max started running after her and she was laughing and screaming to their other uncles to come and save her but they all look and laugh watching her and Max running around. They saw Max picked her up and run to the water with her screaming at Max to put her down.
Put me down Uncle Max… I promise I won’t laugh at you again.
Oh no princess now is my turn.
Please Uncle Max… Don’t take me in the water.
Why not?
I don’t know how to swim.
I can teach you if you want.
Really?
Really, what do you say?
Okay.
After spending time with some time teaching her he was very proud of her progress. She was a faster learner.
Let’s take a break.
Good, because I’m hungry.
Me too.
Mom… I’m hungry and Uncle Max too.
Do you guys want a hamburger or a hot dog?
They both said at the same time… Hot dog! And burst into a fit of giggles.
Here. What do you want to drink?
Once again… Cherry Coke…
What are you two twins now?
What are twins mommy?
You know when mommies have a baby?
Yeah…
Well when mommies have two babies at the same time those are twins and they look and behave the same. Do you understand?
I guess, but mommy… Uncle Max and I are not twins.
I know that baby. That was just a saying.
But…
You know what? I give up. Max she is all yours.
You know guys; Dad’s birthday is next week. Maybe we can throw him a party here, you know like a picnic kind of thing. What do you guys think?
I say… Oh my God, my Spaceboy finally got a brain…
Very funny Maria.
I’m sorry honey; I think that is a great idea. Guys?
I can talk to mom and help with the arrangements.
How about you Max, do you think that you can come?
I’ll talk to Father Maurice; I don’t think it’s going to be a problem. I’ll invite him too.
Can I come too?
Of course Princess, if your mommy says it’s okay.
Can we mommy, please.
We’ll see what daddy says first okay?
Okay.
Isabel, let me know if you need me to bring anything okay?
They sat there for a while planning Phillip’s party and after everything was settled they played and hanged out until it was time to go…
Guys, thank you for doing this, I had a great time. It really felt like old times.
I know what you mean Maxwell. So, well see you next week.
Next week? How about tomorrow? Aren’t you guys coming tomorrow to church?
I… well…
Come on Michael. It’s not going to kill you to go to church once in a while.
Yeah Michael… listen to your brother.
Yeah Michael.
I’m talking to you too Kyle and you too Alex…
All right, we’ll be there tomorrow, but don’t get used to it, okay.
Okay, I won’t push it. See you all tomorrow.
You guys rock.
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Why God? Please help me. Why is everything coming back to hunt me? It’s been five almost five years… five years and now she is here… and everything is coming back… and I don’t know if I’m strong enough to deal with all of this again. Please help me get through this… please… please…
He pulled himself together, got dressed and left his room to confront another day with the uncertainty of what’s to come…
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Chapter 5
How was your first day at school yesterday? I didn’t have the chance to ask you.
It was really good.
Since tomorrow is Saturday I was thinking that you can go to the community center and be with the kids for a while so they can get familiar with you.
That’s a great idea. My friends are going to be there tomorrow and maybe they can help me make two teams and have them play a game.
That’s a great idea.
So what do you want me to do today?
First we are going to prepare for mass. There are several people that want to do confession before it. You can do that while I start mass.
Okay father…
Max went to church and started listening to the confessions…
Say three Hail Mary’s and try not to do it again. You can leave now… may God be with you.
Bless me father for I have sinned…
When was your last confession?
More than eight years ago.
Why so long?
You see father… I don’t believe in God anymore.
Why do you say that?
Trust me father… I have my reasons.
Then why are you here? How can I help you?
I just needed someone to listen.
All right, what’s bothering you?
My past father.
What about your past?
Everything. I hurt someone in the past and because of that he closed himself from the world. He left his family and friends and didn’t follow his dreams. He just stopped living and it’s my entire fault and now after all these years he is back in my life and I don’t know what to do.
Have you tried talking to him?
I don’t know if I can. I don’t know if he’ll forgive me.
What’s really stopping you?
A lot of things. There are things that I haven’t told anyone that if they come to light they will hurt him more and other people too.
If you talk to him you will feel a lot better. The truth is always the best medicine.
I don’t know what to do…
If this man loves you… he will forgive you.
My life is more complicated than that… I can’t just go and talk to him… I’m married.
Oh… I see.
What I’m I going to do father? I saw him yesterday for the first time in five years and it was like going back in time.
Max just gasped… he thought that it couldn’t be… it couldn’t be Liz. She was talking about him. All of the sudden he felt like he was intruding in her privacy. He wanted to hear more but the honest part of him told him that he need to let her know that it was him at the other side of the confessionary…
Father… are you still there?
Liz… is that you?
Oh my God! Max?
It’s okay Liz. You can talk to me.
I have to go. This was a mistake.
Please Liz… Liz?
He saw her getting up and heard the door open.
She ran, he tried to stop her but by the time he was completely out of the confessionary booth she was gone.
Max was more confused than ever. What was she talking about? She sounded like she was as confused as he was and then more. What hurt him the most about listening to her was the fact that she confirmed what he already knew... She was married to Sean.
God, can my life get any more complicated?
Max knew that he needed to talk to Liz but the question was when are where…
At the Evans’ house…
Did you tell him?
I didn’t have to.
Why?
He saw her.
Oh God… how did he react? Is he mad?
A little disappointed but he was okay.
You were right. We should’ve told him
Yes we should have, but it’s too late now.
I just wanted to protect him.
Listen to me, all of you; Max is not a child anymore. We are his family and we should be honest with him no matter what. We can’t protect him forever. If we that are his family can’t be honest with… what can’t he expect from the rest?
I’m sorry honey. I won’t do it again. I promise.
Yeah Dad, we wanted to tell him but mom…
I know. I’m going to by to see him later to see how he’s doing today.
Maybe I should go and apologize.
Give him a couple of days, okay?
Okay.
As the day went by Max tried to forget for a while about the events of the last few days. He threw himself in his class and was doing a great job when in the middle of his last class Maxi appeared at his door with a very sad expression on her face…
Hi Uncle Max. Can I come in?
Of course, how are you today? Is something wrong?
I’m okay, but I’m a little sad.
Let me finish with my class and then you can tell me why you are so sad… okay?
Okay.
Max sent the students home and sat to talk to Maxi…
Do you want to tell me why you are sad?
It’s my mom.
What wrong with you mom?
I heard her crying last night.
Really? Maybe she wasn’t feeling well and that’s why she was crying.
I don’t think so.
Why do you say that?
Because I’ve seen her crying before. She usually cries when dad is not home. He travels a lot.
Maybe she misses him.
I don’t know. I guess, but my mom, she’s always sad and that makes me sad.
I’m sorry. Is there anything I ca do to help?
Maybe you can talk to her.
I don’t know if that is a good idea.
You are her friend right?
Of course.
Then maybe she’ll tell you why she is sad. I asked her but she always tells me that is nothing.
I won’t promise anything but I’ll try.
You are the best Uncle Max.
Maxi… we have to go.
Okay, goodbye Uncle Max, I’ll see you Monday and don’t forget, okay?
Okay. Bye Maxi.
Mom? Can I say goodbye to Uncle Kyle before we go?
We have to go honey.
Please…
Okay, but hurry up.
Hi Liz.
Hello Max.
Liz… about this morning…
Don’t Max… just forget it, okay?
I won’t push you because everything you said to me this morning was under secret of confession but we still need to talk.
There’s nothing to talk about.
Are you sure? Liz I know that you have something that is really bothering you. Why don’t you trust me? I’m here. I’m not going anywhere. I’m still your friend.
That’s all I am to you Max… “A friend”?
I’m not going to stand here and deny that you were more to me than a friend once upon a time, but besides that I still consider you my best friend and I’m sorry that I made it sound other wise…
Why are you like this Max? Why?
Like what?
Like nothing really bothers you. Like nothing really hurts you. Like no matter what people do to you… you keep forgiving them and move on like nothing happened.
Because that’s what you do when you love them.
Why did you have to come back? Why? Why now?
Liz I’m back because this is where the church thought that I was needed. I don’t have control over my destiny anymore.
God must really hate me.
Don’t say that.
Why not? It’s the truth.
If you don’t believe in God, then why did you came to church this morning?
I told you, I needed someone to talk to, but it never occurred to me that it was going to be you.
Why don’t you trust those around you? You have a husband… friends…
A husband… now that’s a real joke.
Liz, whatever is troubling you is affecting those around you including your daughter.
My daughter?
Yes Liz, your daughter. Do you know that she’s worried about you?
What are you talking about?
Right before you came here she was telling me that she was sad because she heard you crying. She’s worried about you because you are always sad.
Oh God… I tried so hard to be happy around her. I try to make her happy.
She is smarter than you think Liz. She really sees what’s going on around her and is affecting her.
I have to go.
My offer still stand Liz… if you need me, you know where to find me.
She turned and left. Max took a good look during his conversation with her. She still was beautiful but her eyes looked so empty. She looked so lost. It broke his heart to see that in her.
Another exhausting day came to an end and he couldn’t wait to go to his room and rest. Even though he was tired he couldn’t close his eyes. He thought about last night’s dream and what happened after he woke up that day and the events that changed his life forever…
Dream…
Liz... Liz? Where are you?
When he couldn’t find her anywhere he got dress and went to her house looking for her…
Hey Mrs. Parker. Can I talk to Liz?
I’m sorry Max but she’s not here. She called me last night and said that she was going to spend the night in Maria’s house.
Oh… can you tell her when she comes home that I’m looking for her?
Sure.
He went home and found his father already awake…
Don’t you think that it’s a little late to get home?
I’m sorry Dad. I just went to the lake and fell a sleep.
Don’t let it happen again. We were worried about you.
I’m sorry. It won’t happen again. I promise.
Okay.
I’m going to my room.
Once there he removed his clothes and laid in his bed thinking about her with a smile on his face. It was definitely the best night of his life but he couldn’t understand why was she gone before he woke up. What could’ve happened? He was so exhausted and fell a sleep and by the time he woke up it was almost three o’clock in the afternoon. He got up took a bath and went to the kitchen to get something to eat before go and see Liz…
Well, well, well… look who is up!
Shut up Michael.
So Maxwell, where were you last night? I mean you left the party early and didn’t make it home until this morning.
I went to the lake and fell a sleep.
Really?
Yeah, really.
Were you alone?
Of course.
If you were alone Maxwell, where did you get that hickey?
What hickey?
That one on your neck you moron.
He went to the bathroom and checks himself and saw it… a smile crept to his face thinking about her again…
Sooo… who was she?
Nobody.
Then who was he?
Shut up.
Come on Max… you can tell me. Who was she?
You’ll never know and you know what? I have to go. See you later.
He left the house and went to see her…
Hey Max, you’re back.
Yeah, I really need to talk to Liz. Is she back yet?
Actually Max, she came back but she gone.
What do you mean she’s gone?
She didn’t need to stay for graduation so she decided to leave a few days early to start looking for a job and settle down before she starts her classes.
Did you tell her that I was looking for her?
Yes I did. She left a letter for you.
He took the letter and went back to the lake. He wanted to be alone. Once there he sat near the spot where he spent the night with her and opened the envelope…
Dear Max:
By the time you read this I’ll be long gone. I want to you to understand that what I’m doing is for both of us. You deserve to someone that can make you happy and I’m not the person. Don’t think that I regret what happened last night between us because I don’t. Last night was the most beautiful night of my life and I will never forget it. Last night for the first time in my life I felt what it really means to be loved. You showed me real way to love. I will always treasure that.
I want you to know that I never wanted to hurt you but I know now that I did and for that I’m very sorry. Max, I want you to understand that I’m really doing this for us. If I stay until graduation you would’ve tried to really change our relationship and I couldn’t let that happen. You are an amazing human being and you deserve someone as amazing as you. As you know now I have a lot of baggage and it’s not fair for you to have to deal with that. You really deserve better than that.
Please don’t hate for what I’m doing Max, it’s for the best. Go into the world and live your life and forget about me. Don’t try to come looking for me because I don’t want to hurt you anymore. I’m begging you please don’t.
I wish that you have a wonderful life. You deserve that and more. Take care of yourself Max and be happy. I only hope that one day we can see each other again and pick up our friendship where left off.
Please Max, stop dreaming about what can never be… us. There could never be an us. It’s time for you to live your life to the fullest and the only way for you to that is if I’m out of it, so that’s what I’m doing. I’m getting myself out of your life so you can move on with yours. Be happy Max.
I wish you only the best in life…
Your best friend,
LIZ
By the time he finished reading the letter he was crying openly. He was heart broken. How could she leave him? How could she leave him after everything they shared? Didn’t she know that all he ever wanted was her? That she meant the world to him? That without her in his life there were no dreams or hope or happiness? How?
Why Liz? Why did you leave me? How can you do that to me? I loved you with all my heart and you left me… you left me and now I don’t know how to go on without you… God… it hurts… it hurts so much… There is nothing left for me in this town. I need to get out of here. I need to go somewhere where I can find peace and I can’t do that going to school. Where I’m I going to go? What I’m I going to do? Now that my only reason for living is gone… where?
He stayed by the lake for hours sobbing and trying to figure out what to do with was left of his life. By the time he got home it was diner time and his family was waiting for him…
Finally, your home. Diner is ready.
I’m not hungry Mom.
Are you okay? You look a little pale and your eyes are red…
I’m fine; maybe I’m coming down with something. I’m going to my room ad lay down. If I get hungry I’ll get something later, okay?
Okay, I’ll go check on you later.
Thanks mom. Night.
Where is Max?
He wasn’t feeling good so he went to bed.
Max lay down on his bed and started crying again. He went from being the happiest he ever been to the saddest and unhappier that he ever been in one day. He just felt like he was dying inside.
Max… Max!
What?
Are you all right?
Yes, I’m sorry.
Do you want to talk about it?
No Father, it’s nothing.
Can I ask you something?
Sure Father?
Is everything all right?
Yes, why do you ask?
I don’t know you look like something is really bothering you.
I guess it’s just that been back here has been a little over whelming.
Maybe, but I thought it was all good for you when you were growing up here?
It was but like everybody else not everything was perfect. We all go through things in our lives that we don’t want to remember.
Maybe.
Why were you looking for me?
It may be Saturday but we still have to prepare for mass and after that we have to go to the community center.
I’ll be ready in a few minutes.
I’ll wait for you and Max…
Yes Father?
The offer still stands… if you need to talk, I’m here for you.
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Chapter 6
After getting ready Max picked up the phone and called his brother…
Hello?
Hi Michael.
Hey Max, why are you calling so early?
Sorry about that. I just wanted to check if you were going to come to the community center today to help me out with the kids.
Sure.
Good, I’m headed there right now.
Okay, I’ll meet you there in an hour or so.
Great, I’ll see you later then.
Who was that on the phone?
Max.
How is he?
Okay, I’m going to meet him at the community center.
Maybe I’ll stop by later and help too.
I think he’ll like that mom.
At the community center later that morning…
Max, I have a meeting with some members of the community center. Do you think that you can manage on your own until I get back?
I’ll be all right, besides my brother is coming to help me with the kids.
Great. I’ll see you later.
Max was having a great time talking and playing with the kids at the community center. For a little while at least he wasn’t thinking and was really having a good time…
Hi Uncle Max.
Hey Maxi. What are you doing here?
I take ballet classes here silly.
Oh I see. Maybe I’ll stop by later and see you dance.
Really?
Yes.
That’s great.
Hi Liz.
Hi Max. Come on Maxi or you are going to be late. See you later Max.
Bye Liz.
Max was watching them together and couldn’t help but smile… Maxi was a small version of Liz. That’s why that little girl looked so familiar to him when he first saw her. Now he understood the familiar look the first time he saw her.
Is this how you work?
Hey, you made it.
Told you I was coming and I brought some company too.
He Max. Long time no see.
Alex… Maria…
Hey Max.
It’s good to see you again Max.
Same here. You guys look almost the same.
You don’t look so bad yourself.
No matter how long it has been I still can’t get used to see you dress like that.
What can I say Maria… I always looked good in black.
Oh the horror. A vain priest.
Just kidding. I may dress different but I’m still the same under this clothes.
Are you?
What do you mean Maria?
Nothing.
So Max, what do you want us to do?
I was thinking that maybe we can split in two groups. The girls can help with the arts and kraft and you guys can help me with the boys.
Are you implying that we are not good at sports?
That’s not what I said Isabel.
Just kidding. I know, come on Maria lets leave the guys to do “the manly” stuff.
Maybe Liz can help you.
I’m sorry… what did you said?
Liz is here?
Sure, she brought Maxine for her ballet class.
Right, I completely forgot about that.
Look guys, it’s okay, I’m okay. Liz is my friend too. You don’t have to feel like you have to keep and eye on me, okay?
After the air was cleared they all went to do their shores. By mid morning they were having a good time. The guys felt like they were back in time having a great time spending time together and they were happy about it.
Okay kids, let go have lunch and we’ll continue this later.
I’m starving.
I see that some things never change.
Hey, I recent that. I’m still developing you know.
Sure Alex, whatever you say.
Come on, let’s get the girls and go eat.
They all sat at the table and it was like old times…
Where are Liz and Maxi?
I saw them sitting at the kids table.
Why don’t you guys start, I’ll be right back.
Hey there.
Hey Uncle Max. What are you doing here?
I came to invite you guys to have lunch with us.
Who us?
Uncle Michael, Titi Izzy, Titi Maria, Uncle Alex and Uncle Kyle.
Yey.
I don’t think that is a good idea.
Why not mommy?
Because Max needs to spend time with his friends and we shouldn’t intrude.
You are not intruding Liz, besides you are part of the group too. Now come on… please.
Yes mommy, please…
All right.
Thanks mommy. She was so excited that she jumped on top of Max catching him by surprise almost sending him to the floor.
Well princess, let’s go.
Can you give me a piggy back ride Uncle Max?
Maxine!
It’s okay Liz. Of course princes… hop in.
You know Uncle Max… I’m not a princess.
To me you are, now let’s go because I’m hungry. How about you?
Starving…
On their way to the table the rest of the gang were looking at Max and Maxine. It looked so natural to see them together. Michael was very shocked when he took a real good look at Max and Maxine. He noticed that Max and Maxine’s eyes were the same.
Hey Maxine. How is my favorite niece?
Hi Titi Maria.
How was dance class today?
It was great.
What I don’t get a kiss?
Of course Uncle Kyle.
How is my girl today?
Good, Uncle Max gave me a piggy back ride.
Yeah, I saw.
So Liz, when is Sean coming back?
He’ll be back next week.
Tell me guys, what are you been up to since I left?
Not much really. You know the usual. School, jobs, hanging out.
We should all get together and go to the lake.
That a great idea Michael. I’ll check with Father Maurice and I’ll let you know when I can be available.
I’ can’t wait. It’s going to be like old times.
Max noticed that Liz was very quiet and she looked very uncomfortable…
Are you going to come with us Liz?
I don’t know. We’ll see.
Oh come on Liz, it’s going to be awesome.
We’ll see Maria. Let me know and let’s see if I can make it.
Can I come too?
Sure princess, if you mom says yes, of course.
Can we mommy? Please?
We’ll se honey, okay?
Okay.
They spent the rest of their lunch talking and laughing remembering the old times. It definitely felt like old times. They felt like teenagers again. By the end of their lunch Michael brought out prom night…
Yeah I remember that night. I still can’t believe that these two were king and queen of the prom.
Yeah, I still can’t believe it myself. I mean if an Evans was going to get the crown it was supposed to be me, not Max.
Well that will show you that it’s not about been popular.
Yeah I guess. I remember that after you dance with Liz you left. By the way, where did you go that night because when we got home you were not there?
I went to the lake.
Yeah and you guys are not going to believe this one…
What?
He was with a girl.
You are kidding?
Michael!
What? Come on Max, it was hilarious. When he got up the next afternoon he didn’t even noticed that he had a big hickey on his neck.
Shut up! For real? Max Evan had a hickey and we didn’t know about it?
Michael! By now Max was getting very upset about the whole situation. He noticed that Liz was getting very upset too and the conversation was getting out of hand. He didn’t want Liz to think that he came home and told everybody about their night together. Guys, please, Maxine is here… okay?
Sorry, I forgot.
Its okay Michael, we have to go anyways, Maxi’s class is going to start soon and I don’t want her to be later. I’ll see you guys later.
Bye everybody.
Bye princess. Once Max saw that they were gone he turned to Michael… I can’t believe you Michael. How could you?
I’m sorry; I completely forgot that Maxi was at the table.
Forget it.
So Evans, who was the lucky lady?
That is none of your business.
Oh come on.
I said it’s none of your business. I hope that you guys respect that.
Okay Max, don’t get mad.
You know what? Let’s change the subject okay?
When do you guys want to go to the lake?
How about tomorrow afternoon? Do you think that you can come Max?
Like I said I have to talk to Father Maurice, but I’ll let you know.
Okay then, let me know and I’ll let the gang know.
Come on guys let’s get back. The kids are probably waiting for us.
The rest of the day was uneventful and Max got to talk to Father Maurice and he gave Max the afternoon free the next day so he could go with his friends. He called Michael and told him to get everything ready for their day at the lake.
When Max got there he felt a mixture of emotions running through his body. He was happy to be back at his special place but at the same time he felt a rush of sadness because here he spent the happiest days of his life… but also he felt some sadness for the things that happened the last time he was there.
He left the group getting everything together and went to the place where for once in his life he was completely happy. He sat there and closed his eyes…
A penny for your thoughts…
A sense of déjà vu ran through his body at hearing her words. He turned and saw her standing there… Liz?
Hey.
You came.
Yeah well I couldn’t say no to my best friend, now could I?
I’m glad you came. Where is Maxi?
She is with the gang.
Good.
What are you doing sitting here all by yourself?
Thinking about the past.
What were you thinking about it?
Nothing special.
Tell me.
You know… this is the place where my life changed. This is the place that I was when I decided to become a priest.
Here? Why in this place?
Because in this place I lived the happiest moments of my life, Because this is the place where I used to come to think… you know this is my special place… our special place, remember?
Yes I do.
Sometimes I wish that I could turn back time you know?
Why?
Because I will like to go back and change things.
What are the things that you want to change?
Us.
Us… Oh!
Liz, you were my best friend and I loved having you in my life more than anything. Then that horrible thing happened to you and I lost you. The night of the prom you found your way back to me and after what happened between us I lost you again.
I see that you regret what happened between us…
That’s not what I said. I can never regret anything that happened between us… never but if that didn’t happened maybe we could’ve still be closed friends like we used to.
Max… can I ask you something?
You can ask me anything.
That night… that night you said that you loved me. Was that true?
Yes, at that time in my life I did. I loved you more than anything in this world. You were everything to me.
And now?
Now what?
Do you still have feeling for me?
Of course I do. I still love you but not in the same way. At that point in our lives even though you didn’t feel the same way about me I never blamed you for anything. I understood that I was the one in love and that what you always wanted from me was friendship so I learned to separate them and yes I still love you as my friend… my best friend. Nobody can ever take that away from you Liz… nobody.
I’m sorry Max. I never wanted to hurt you. I was so messed up back then.
I know and its okay you have nothing to be sorry about.
But I do Max. I just hope that some day you can forgive me for what I did and that you won’t hate me.
I could never hate you Liz… never.
I hope so. I’m glad that you are back. I really I’m.
Me too. So Liz, how come you end up being a teacher? I thought that you were going to study molecular biology at Harvard?
I don’t know, I guess sometimes your dreams are more different than the reality that is your life.
What do you mean?
I don’t know how to really explain it. I pictured my life a lot different than it is. Yes it’s true that I wanted to study molecular biology and become a famous scientist but when I got to college I found out that I was pregnant with Maxine and well my plans changed.
I see… do you regret it?
No, I don’t. I will live my life exactly the same way if it will mean that I will have Maxine in my life.
She’s a very special little girl.
In more ways than you think.
Now it’s my turn. Can I ask you something?
Go ahead.
Are you happy?
I guess. You?
Yes.
I’m glad. You deserve to be happy Max.
You too Liz… you too.
Well I’m going to head back. Maxine is probably looking for me.
Sure, go ahead. I’ll be there in a few minutes.
He watched her go and couldn’t tear his eyes off her. He knew it was wrong for him to look at her that way or to think of her in other way other than friendship but he couldn’t help it. She was still a part of him… a part of him that he could not get rid of even though he tried.
Uncle Max… there you are.
Hello Princess.
I was looking for you.
You were?
Yes. Do you want to go to the water with me?
Sure. Just give me a few minutes so I can go change, okay?
Okay, I’m going to wait here with mommy.
A few minutes later Max came back and Maxi started laughing at him…
All right, what’s so funny now?
You are silly. You look very white Uncle Max.
I see, now you are going to make fun of me.
I’m sorry Uncle Max, but you really look very funny. She burst in a fit of giggles…
That’s it… I’m going to get you… Max started running after her and she was laughing and screaming to their other uncles to come and save her but they all look and laugh watching her and Max running around. They saw Max picked her up and run to the water with her screaming at Max to put her down.
Put me down Uncle Max… I promise I won’t laugh at you again.
Oh no princess now is my turn.
Please Uncle Max… Don’t take me in the water.
Why not?
I don’t know how to swim.
I can teach you if you want.
Really?
Really, what do you say?
Okay.
After spending time with some time teaching her he was very proud of her progress. She was a faster learner.
Let’s take a break.
Good, because I’m hungry.
Me too.
Mom… I’m hungry and Uncle Max too.
Do you guys want a hamburger or a hot dog?
They both said at the same time… Hot dog! And burst into a fit of giggles.
Here. What do you want to drink?
Once again… Cherry Coke…
What are you two twins now?
What are twins mommy?
You know when mommies have a baby?
Yeah…
Well when mommies have two babies at the same time those are twins and they look and behave the same. Do you understand?
I guess, but mommy… Uncle Max and I are not twins.
I know that baby. That was just a saying.
But…
You know what? I give up. Max she is all yours.
You know guys; Dad’s birthday is next week. Maybe we can throw him a party here, you know like a picnic kind of thing. What do you guys think?
I say… Oh my God, my Spaceboy finally got a brain…
Very funny Maria.
I’m sorry honey; I think that is a great idea. Guys?
I can talk to mom and help with the arrangements.
How about you Max, do you think that you can come?
I’ll talk to Father Maurice; I don’t think it’s going to be a problem. I’ll invite him too.
Can I come too?
Of course Princess, if your mommy says it’s okay.
Can we mommy, please.
We’ll see what daddy says first okay?
Okay.
Isabel, let me know if you need me to bring anything okay?
They sat there for a while planning Phillip’s party and after everything was settled they played and hanged out until it was time to go…
Guys, thank you for doing this, I had a great time. It really felt like old times.
I know what you mean Maxwell. So, well see you next week.
Next week? How about tomorrow? Aren’t you guys coming tomorrow to church?
I… well…
Come on Michael. It’s not going to kill you to go to church once in a while.
Yeah Michael… listen to your brother.
Yeah Michael.
I’m talking to you too Kyle and you too Alex…
All right, we’ll be there tomorrow, but don’t get used to it, okay.
Okay, I won’t push it. See you all tomorrow.
MADY
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I know what you mean Maxwell. So, well see you next week.
Next week? How about tomorrow? Aren’t you guys coming tomorrow to church?
I… well…
Come on Michael. It’s not going to kill you to go to church once in a while.
Yeah Michael, listen to your brother.
Yeah Michael…
I’m talking to you too Kyle and you too Alex…
All right, we’ll be there tomorrow, but don’t get used to it, okay.
Okay, I won’t push it. See you all tomorrow.
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Chapter 7
The next morning as promised almost the whole gang was sitting in church listening to mass. They didn’t look too happy, but they were there nonetheless and that made Max very happy. He also felt a pang of sadness not seeing Liz there with the rest of them but he understood that Liz still some issues to work on before she could make peace with God.
The rest of the week was more or less uneventful and Max kept busy between school and church. He saw Maxi and Liz at least twice that week but barely had time to talk to either one of them. Sunday came too soon and deep down Max knew that today was going to be a very interesting and defining day in his life…
Are you ready Max?
I’ll be there in a minute Max. Are you sure that your family won’t mind me been there?
Of course Father. It’s only a few family and friends, besides you can say that you are already part of the family.
Thank you son, now let’s go. I don’t want you to get there late because of me.
It will be fine. We have plenty of time.
They were in the car and Father Maurice was curious about Max. He had been meaning to talk to him in the last few days but they have both being busy and didn’t have the time to talk so he decided that now a good time as any…
Tell me Max, why did you decide to become a priest?
After I finished high school I wasn’t really sure about what I wanted to do with my life. I felt lost and after graduation I was sitting in church listening to Father Sorenson’s sermon and it was like he was talking to me so I thought about it really good and the rest is history.
You know Max, I find hard to believe that you didn’t know what to do with your life at that time…
What do you mean?
Let me give you an example… me for example I always knew that I wanted to be a priest. It’s all I ever wanted to be and by the time I finished high school I knew what my path in life was going to be. You on the other hand decide to become a priest after school. See my point? To you it was a different choice. What happened to you that made you change your plans in life?
How do you know that I had other plans?
Your mother came to see me, and I asked her about you and she said that you were ready to go to college after graduation and that you wanted to become a lawyer like your father.
I just changed my mind. I wanted to live my life helping other and I wanted to serve God.
I see that you don’t trust me enough to tell me what happened… huh?
It’s not that Father.
Then what is it Max? You know it’s not good to keep all that inside you. Sooner or later we all have to deal with our demons you know?
I know father. I just want to be a good priest and serve the people around me the best way I can.
You don’t want to confide in me… fine. I just want you to know that I’m here when you are ready.
Thank you Father.
A few minutes later they were at the lake and everybody was there…
Max… you made it.
Happy Birthday Dad!
It is now. How are you son?
I’m well… you?
Good. Hello Father Maurice?
Congratulations Phillip.
Thank you Father Maurice. I’m so glad that you decided to come.
Me to and thank you for inviting me.
Don’t mention it.
Hey Max, come on the whole gang is here.
I’ll be there in a minute Michael. Let me say hello to Mom and Dad.
After expending a few minutes with his parent Max sat with the gang…
Hey at what time are we eating?
Alex please, you can’t be hungry again?
And I thought I was a pig…
Shut up Kyle, you are as bad as I am the only difference is that I have the guts to say it, besides I am hungry.
So, where are Liz and Maxine?
They’re not here yet. I don’t know if they are coming for sure.
Oh… I thought…
I know but you know my cousin, he was never into gatherings.
Yeah I remember.
After having a snack they all went swimming and spent some time playing around like old times. It really felt like time had never passed.
Max was really getting impatient. He wanted to see Liz and Maxi. He really loved to spend time with them. He looked at the top of the hill where he saw them. His heart skipped a beat at the sight of them but also he felt a pang of sadness when he saw Sean with them. He knew that it was wrong of him to think that way but he was only human.
Uncle Max!
Hey princess.
Hi Max said Liz without even really looking at her.
Hello Sean. Max extended his hand in a friendly way which Sean took but not without giving Max a dirty look.
Hello.
I’m glad you guys made it. Come on everybody else is here.
Uncle Max, we brought a gift for Uncle Phillip.
You did?
Yep. Are you going in the water with me today?
Yes, sure, that is if your parents are okay with it.
Can I go in the water with Uncle Max, please daddy… please?
Sure, why not.
The day was going great. Maxi was growing very attached to Max and for some reason this was bothering Sean and he didn’t like the fact that he was drinking a lot. He saw Liz get up to get something from one of the tables and decided to go and talk to her.
Hey.
Hey Max.
Everything all right?
Sure, why do you ask?
I don’t know but it seems that Sean doesn’t like too much that Maxi is been spending a lot of time with me.
Why would you say that?
By the way that he is been looking at me. Liz I don’t want to create any problem for you or Maxi.
It’s all right Max. Sean is just not used to be around family gatherings, it’s all.
Are you sure?
Yes, I’m sure.
He touched her arm by mistake and she clinged in pain.
Are you all right? What happened to your arm?
Nothing Max, I wasn’t looking where I was going and hit myself against the door. It’s nothing… really.
Sean noticed how close Max was to Liz and that he was touching her arm and that’s all it took for him to explode…
Get your hands off my wife!
Sean, please.
Not! What’s the matter Max? Can’t get you own woman so you are trying to take mine?
You don’t know what you are talking about. You’re drunk.
I may be drunk but I know you want her. I can see it every time you look at her.
Sean please, I’m begging you.
Shut up Liz!
Don’t talk to her like that!
I talk to her any way I want, she is my wife!
Sean, please… come on… let’s go home.
You are right… she is your wife but that doesn’t give you the right to treat her like that.
Really? Gee Max, I didn’t know that you were such an expert in relationships.
No, I don’t have any experience in relationships but I do know how to treat a lady.
Wow, you really are more naïve than I thought. Some women deserve to be treated like that and your precious Liz here is one of them.
Sean… I’m begging you, let’s go home.
This is all your fault Max. You couldn’t stay away… couldn’t you?
Sean, if we leave now I promise you that I’ll never see him again, but please let’s go home.
Liz you shouldn’t have to promise that to him. I don’t know what his problem is but you shouldn’t have to make promises like that. You shouldn’t have to give up your friends.
Friends, is that a joke? You are such a hypocrite for a priest you know that?
Why do you say that? What have I ever done to you for you to hate me this much?
You were her first! That’s why. You were her fucking first and there is not way to measure to that.
Sean, shut up!
Don’t tell me to shut up you bitch!
Max saw how Sean lifted his hand and slapped her across the face and he couldn’t hold himself back anymore and lost it. Without looking back he charge against Sean and punched him straight in the face sending him to the floor bleeding through his nose and that’s when everybody else notice the commotion and came to them.
You fucking bastard. Kyle and Alex were holding Sean while Michael and Phillip were holding Max.
You touch her again and I will…
You what? What are you going to do?
Touch her and you will find out.
What the hell is going on here?
Why don’t you ask you son? He is the one that started all of this.
Max?
Dad nothing, I was just talking to Liz and he just came here and started saying all kinds of things.
Yes they were Sean, what is your problem man… said Kyle while trying to hold him back.
Just talking… yeah right.
That’s it Sean. Shut up. I can’t believe what you just did. How could you? I don’t even know how the hell we are even related.
Like I said Maria, he started it. He should’ve stayed away from my wife.
Sean in case you have forgotten, Max and Liz have been friends since they were kids.
I know that, but he wants her. I know that he’s always been in love with her. That’s why he became a priest… because he couldn’t handle the fact that she left him.
That’s enough! Sean I want you to leave said Phillip.
All right, I’ll leave, but I’m taking my family with me.
Max looked at Liz and saw the fear in her eyes.
Liz, you don’t have to leave with him.
Yes I do Max. Mr. Evans, I’m really sorry about all of this.
Don’t worry it, it wasn’t your fault… and Liz?
Yes Mr. Evans?
Max is right… you don’t have to leave with him if you don’t want to.
I know, but I want to.
Liz please, don’t do this. I know you’re scared but you don’t have to be. You are not alone. You have all of us. We can help you.
I know but it’s going to be okay. Thanks.
See Max… she is coming with me… with me!
Daddy, what’s wrong? Why is you nose bleeding and why are Uncle Kyle and Uncle Alex holding you?
It’s nothing sweetheart, daddy just fell and they are just helping him.
Why did daddy fell?
He was playing.
Can I play too?
No honey, you can’t we are leaving.
Why? We haven’t had any cake yet.
I know and I’m sorry. It’s just that I don’t feel good.
Are you sick?
It’s nothing bad, I just want to go home and lay down.
Can I stay with Uncle Max?
NO! You are coming home with us now.
Why are you yelling at me daddy? What did I do?
Nothing! Liz… get Maxi and let’s go… NOW!
Mr. Evans… I’m really sorry. Thank you for inviting us.
Don’t worry. Call me if you need anything… okay?
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I know what you mean Maxwell. So, well see you next week.
Next week? How about tomorrow? Aren’t you guys coming tomorrow to church?
I… well…
Come on Michael. It’s not going to kill you to go to church once in a while.
Yeah Michael, listen to your brother.
Yeah Michael…
I’m talking to you too Kyle and you too Alex…
All right, we’ll be there tomorrow, but don’t get used to it, okay.
Okay, I won’t push it. See you all tomorrow.
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Chapter 7
The next morning as promised almost the whole gang was sitting in church listening to mass. They didn’t look too happy, but they were there nonetheless and that made Max very happy. He also felt a pang of sadness not seeing Liz there with the rest of them but he understood that Liz still some issues to work on before she could make peace with God.
The rest of the week was more or less uneventful and Max kept busy between school and church. He saw Maxi and Liz at least twice that week but barely had time to talk to either one of them. Sunday came too soon and deep down Max knew that today was going to be a very interesting and defining day in his life…
Are you ready Max?
I’ll be there in a minute Max. Are you sure that your family won’t mind me been there?
Of course Father. It’s only a few family and friends, besides you can say that you are already part of the family.
Thank you son, now let’s go. I don’t want you to get there late because of me.
It will be fine. We have plenty of time.
They were in the car and Father Maurice was curious about Max. He had been meaning to talk to him in the last few days but they have both being busy and didn’t have the time to talk so he decided that now a good time as any…
Tell me Max, why did you decide to become a priest?
After I finished high school I wasn’t really sure about what I wanted to do with my life. I felt lost and after graduation I was sitting in church listening to Father Sorenson’s sermon and it was like he was talking to me so I thought about it really good and the rest is history.
You know Max, I find hard to believe that you didn’t know what to do with your life at that time…
What do you mean?
Let me give you an example… me for example I always knew that I wanted to be a priest. It’s all I ever wanted to be and by the time I finished high school I knew what my path in life was going to be. You on the other hand decide to become a priest after school. See my point? To you it was a different choice. What happened to you that made you change your plans in life?
How do you know that I had other plans?
Your mother came to see me, and I asked her about you and she said that you were ready to go to college after graduation and that you wanted to become a lawyer like your father.
I just changed my mind. I wanted to live my life helping other and I wanted to serve God.
I see that you don’t trust me enough to tell me what happened… huh?
It’s not that Father.
Then what is it Max? You know it’s not good to keep all that inside you. Sooner or later we all have to deal with our demons you know?
I know father. I just want to be a good priest and serve the people around me the best way I can.
You don’t want to confide in me… fine. I just want you to know that I’m here when you are ready.
Thank you Father.
A few minutes later they were at the lake and everybody was there…
Max… you made it.
Happy Birthday Dad!
It is now. How are you son?
I’m well… you?
Good. Hello Father Maurice?
Congratulations Phillip.
Thank you Father Maurice. I’m so glad that you decided to come.
Me to and thank you for inviting me.
Don’t mention it.
Hey Max, come on the whole gang is here.
I’ll be there in a minute Michael. Let me say hello to Mom and Dad.
After expending a few minutes with his parent Max sat with the gang…
Hey at what time are we eating?
Alex please, you can’t be hungry again?
And I thought I was a pig…
Shut up Kyle, you are as bad as I am the only difference is that I have the guts to say it, besides I am hungry.
So, where are Liz and Maxine?
They’re not here yet. I don’t know if they are coming for sure.
Oh… I thought…
I know but you know my cousin, he was never into gatherings.
Yeah I remember.
After having a snack they all went swimming and spent some time playing around like old times. It really felt like time had never passed.
Max was really getting impatient. He wanted to see Liz and Maxi. He really loved to spend time with them. He looked at the top of the hill where he saw them. His heart skipped a beat at the sight of them but also he felt a pang of sadness when he saw Sean with them. He knew that it was wrong of him to think that way but he was only human.
Uncle Max!
Hey princess.
Hi Max said Liz without even really looking at her.
Hello Sean. Max extended his hand in a friendly way which Sean took but not without giving Max a dirty look.
Hello.
I’m glad you guys made it. Come on everybody else is here.
Uncle Max, we brought a gift for Uncle Phillip.
You did?
Yep. Are you going in the water with me today?
Yes, sure, that is if your parents are okay with it.
Can I go in the water with Uncle Max, please daddy… please?
Sure, why not.
The day was going great. Maxi was growing very attached to Max and for some reason this was bothering Sean and he didn’t like the fact that he was drinking a lot. He saw Liz get up to get something from one of the tables and decided to go and talk to her.
Hey.
Hey Max.
Everything all right?
Sure, why do you ask?
I don’t know but it seems that Sean doesn’t like too much that Maxi is been spending a lot of time with me.
Why would you say that?
By the way that he is been looking at me. Liz I don’t want to create any problem for you or Maxi.
It’s all right Max. Sean is just not used to be around family gatherings, it’s all.
Are you sure?
Yes, I’m sure.
He touched her arm by mistake and she clinged in pain.
Are you all right? What happened to your arm?
Nothing Max, I wasn’t looking where I was going and hit myself against the door. It’s nothing… really.
Sean noticed how close Max was to Liz and that he was touching her arm and that’s all it took for him to explode…
Get your hands off my wife!
Sean, please.
Not! What’s the matter Max? Can’t get you own woman so you are trying to take mine?
You don’t know what you are talking about. You’re drunk.
I may be drunk but I know you want her. I can see it every time you look at her.
Sean please, I’m begging you.
Shut up Liz!
Don’t talk to her like that!
I talk to her any way I want, she is my wife!
Sean, please… come on… let’s go home.
You are right… she is your wife but that doesn’t give you the right to treat her like that.
Really? Gee Max, I didn’t know that you were such an expert in relationships.
No, I don’t have any experience in relationships but I do know how to treat a lady.
Wow, you really are more naïve than I thought. Some women deserve to be treated like that and your precious Liz here is one of them.
Sean… I’m begging you, let’s go home.
This is all your fault Max. You couldn’t stay away… couldn’t you?
Sean, if we leave now I promise you that I’ll never see him again, but please let’s go home.
Liz you shouldn’t have to promise that to him. I don’t know what his problem is but you shouldn’t have to make promises like that. You shouldn’t have to give up your friends.
Friends, is that a joke? You are such a hypocrite for a priest you know that?
Why do you say that? What have I ever done to you for you to hate me this much?
You were her first! That’s why. You were her fucking first and there is not way to measure to that.
Sean, shut up!
Don’t tell me to shut up you bitch!
Max saw how Sean lifted his hand and slapped her across the face and he couldn’t hold himself back anymore and lost it. Without looking back he charge against Sean and punched him straight in the face sending him to the floor bleeding through his nose and that’s when everybody else notice the commotion and came to them.
You fucking bastard. Kyle and Alex were holding Sean while Michael and Phillip were holding Max.
You touch her again and I will…
You what? What are you going to do?
Touch her and you will find out.
What the hell is going on here?
Why don’t you ask you son? He is the one that started all of this.
Max?
Dad nothing, I was just talking to Liz and he just came here and started saying all kinds of things.
Yes they were Sean, what is your problem man… said Kyle while trying to hold him back.
Just talking… yeah right.
That’s it Sean. Shut up. I can’t believe what you just did. How could you? I don’t even know how the hell we are even related.
Like I said Maria, he started it. He should’ve stayed away from my wife.
Sean in case you have forgotten, Max and Liz have been friends since they were kids.
I know that, but he wants her. I know that he’s always been in love with her. That’s why he became a priest… because he couldn’t handle the fact that she left him.
That’s enough! Sean I want you to leave said Phillip.
All right, I’ll leave, but I’m taking my family with me.
Max looked at Liz and saw the fear in her eyes.
Liz, you don’t have to leave with him.
Yes I do Max. Mr. Evans, I’m really sorry about all of this.
Don’t worry it, it wasn’t your fault… and Liz?
Yes Mr. Evans?
Max is right… you don’t have to leave with him if you don’t want to.
I know, but I want to.
Liz please, don’t do this. I know you’re scared but you don’t have to be. You are not alone. You have all of us. We can help you.
I know but it’s going to be okay. Thanks.
See Max… she is coming with me… with me!
Daddy, what’s wrong? Why is you nose bleeding and why are Uncle Kyle and Uncle Alex holding you?
It’s nothing sweetheart, daddy just fell and they are just helping him.
Why did daddy fell?
He was playing.
Can I play too?
No honey, you can’t we are leaving.
Why? We haven’t had any cake yet.
I know and I’m sorry. It’s just that I don’t feel good.
Are you sick?
It’s nothing bad, I just want to go home and lay down.
Can I stay with Uncle Max?
NO! You are coming home with us now.
Why are you yelling at me daddy? What did I do?
Nothing! Liz… get Maxi and let’s go… NOW!
Mr. Evans… I’m really sorry. Thank you for inviting us.
Don’t worry. Call me if you need anything… okay?
Okay, thanks.
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Previously…
Why are you yelling at me daddy? What did I do?
Nothing! Liz… get Maxi and let’s go… NOW!
Mr. Evans… I’m really sorry. Thank you for inviting us.
Don’t worry. Call me if you need anything… okay?
Okay, thanks.
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Chapter 8
Max watched as Liz and Maxi left with Sean. He couldn’t shake the feeling that thing were going to get worst for them but the worst part was that he didn’t really know why Sean hated him so much and why Liz was taking all his anger without fighting him.
Max… Max!
Sorry Dad.
What happened?
I was talking to Liz and I noticed that she had a bruise in her arm, I tried to check you know to see how bad it was and I guess Sean saw that and the rest well you saw what happened.
What kind of bruise did she have?
I don’t know. I didn’t get a real chance to look at it. She said that she wasn’t looking were she was going and hit herself but I think different.
Why do you say that?
Because I know Liz, I noticed how nervous she got when I asked her and after seeing the way that he behaved.
So you think that he is been hitting her?
Yes… no… I don’t know Dad. He slapped her right here in front of me.
He did what?
Yes Dad he did. When I saw him hitting her I just lost it.
I understand son but she is not yours to protect.
What? How can you say that? She is my friend.
Was Max.
To me she still is. She will always be and I’ll will be there to protect her… always.
Father Maurice watched the whole interaction between father and son from afar and he now understood why Max so closed up.
Sorry to interrupt but Max… can I talk to you for a few minutes?
Sure father.
Let’s take a walk.
I’ll be back soon Dad.
Go right ahead.
Dad?
Yes son?
I’m sorry.
Don’t worry about it. It wasn’t your fault. Go ahead, we’ll talk before you leave.
A few minutes later…
What do you wanted to talk to me about Father? If this is about what happened?
No Max, I saw what happened and even though I don’t agree with the way you handled the situation I have to say that I understand why you did it.
Father I…
I’m going to ask you a question but this time I want you to be really honest with me.
Okay.
Why did you become a priest Max?
I already told you why.
No Max, you told me what you wanted me to hear, now I’m asking you to tell me real reason why.
He looked a Father Maurice and he knew that it was time to be honest with himself and those around him.
I became a priest because…
Why Max?
Because… I wanted to escape. I wanted to have some peace in my life.
What were you escaping from Max? Why couldn’t you be at peace here?
Because everything here hurt me Father.
Hurt you?
Yes Father.
Max? Were you in love with someone when you made your decision to become a priest?
Yes Father.
I see.
Father I know that what I did was wrong at that time but I don’t regret it.
Maybe but you are still in love Max. You are still in love with Liz.
What?
You are still in love with her.
How do you know it was Liz?
I have eyes Max. What I saw today wasn’t a priest defending a girl… today I saw a man defending the love of his life with everything he had.
I’ve tried so hard not to feel this way about her Father. I just can’t help it. I was doing fine until I saw her again and all those feelings that I had for her so many years ago came on crashing back and I don’t want to feel this way anymore.
Max, you are a good priest, but to be honest I don’t thing that you have the vocation to be one.
I don’t regret my decision Father.
I know you don’t but I think that it’s time for you to really reflect on what is that you really want to do with your life.
I know what I want. I want to stay being a priest.
Let me ask you another question.
Okay.
If Liz would’ve stayed here all those years ago, would you had become a priest?
No.
I thought so.
But Father I…
Look Max, you don’t become a priest to escape from your problems and to hide from the world.
I know that Father. I know that I became a priest for the wrong reasons but thought out the years I have become a good one.
Maybe but you still hiding Max.
No Father. Not anymore.
Yes you are Max. Look at what happened today.
But Father, he hit her right in front of me what was I supposed to do? Huh?
You should’ve talked to him calmly.
I did Father.
No Max, you confronted him. That is not the same, besides you can’t get involved.
Why not?
Because they are married.
So that gives him the right to hit her whenever he feels like?
I didn’t say that.
Then what?
Where you like it or not they are married. There has to be something good between them that has kept them together all these years. For what I heard Sean know how important you were for Liz. He probably felt threatened by you.
That’s ridiculous.
You think? Do you really thing that what I’m saying is not true? Put yourself in his place and tell me.
I don’t know what to think anymore Father. I’m so confused.
I know you are.
What I’m I supposed to do now?
Nothing.
Nothing?
Yes, nothing. I’m going to talk to Sean. I’m going to take care of the situation. I don’t want you to interfere, do you hear me?
Yes father, as you wish.
Now, let’s go back. Your family is probably worrying about you after everything that happened.
Okay and thank you Father.
For what?
For understanding… for not judging me.
Any time Max. Now come on.
Can you give me a few minutes?
Sure.
Max sat at his favorite spot and started thinking about the events of the last few days. How can things got so complicated so fast. He never thought that his return to Roswell was going to be so hard for him and those around him, specially for Liz.
Can I sit down?
Sure Michael.
Are you okay?
Yeah… I guess.
What are you going to do?
I don’t know but I have to find out what is really going on with Liz and Sean.
Max, I don’t thing that’s a good idea. I think you should stay away from her.
Father Maurice said the same thing.
Then you should listen to him.
Why Michael? How can you say that? I need to know if he’s being really hurting her. If he is I swear Michael I’m going to fucking kill him. I going to make him wish that he never laid a hand on her.
Listen to yourself Max.
What?
You are even cursing. What is it with you and Liz, huh? Why is it that she has this power over you?
Michael she is my friend how can I not be worried about her?
Bullshit! Friend my ass Max. You are still in love with aren’t you?
The way I feel about her has nothing to do with this. This is about her and her daughter being safe. What if he is really hurting her?
Max, she chose her life. Liz is not stupid. She can leave him any time she wants but she is staying. Maybe she really loves him.
I don’t think so Michael. I don’t think that is the reason she is staying with him.
How do you know?
Because I know her Michael.
No Max, you knew her. The Liz that you knew no longer exist.
She is still the same. I know she is hurting. Michael I need you to do me a big favor.
If I can sure.
I need you to ask Maria to talk to Liz and ask her to come to see me at the church.
No Max.
Please Michael, I just want to talk to her. I need to find out what’s going on.
All right but I still thing that this is a very bad idea.
Thank you Michael.
Don’t thank me yet. So, it was Liz huh?
It was Liz what?
The night of the Prom, she was the girl that you spent the night with, right?
Yes.
I should’ve known.
Why?
Because she was the only girl in your life Max… the only one.
Yes she was.
Come on, Dad is probably sending a search party to look for us.
They made it back to the party and besides the situation occurred the rest of the afternoon went without a hitch. They laugh and enjoyed being in each others company and it really felt like old times.
Max and Father Maurice were the first to leave since Father Maurice had to perform the Sunday night mass. It was a really long day and by the time that Max finally made it to bed he was so physically and mentally exhausted that he fell right to sleep. It was later that night around midnight when he heard Father Maurice knocking at his bedroom door…
Max… Max… wake up.
One moment… what is it Father? What’s wrong?
You have a phone call.
Who is it?
It’s your brother Michael.
Oh God. He rushed and picked up the phone… Michael? What’s wrong? Is something wrong?
Max I need you to come to Roswell Memorial.
Why? Are Mom and Dad okay?
Yes Max, they’re fine. Then what is it?
Max…
What Michael… what’s wrong!
Max… it’s Liz.
As soon as he heard her name he knew that his worst fears were confirmed and he felt like he failed her again. A long time ago he promised her that he would not let anything bad happen to her again and here he was… failing her once more.
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Chapter 9
Max… Max… are you still there?
Yes I’m here. Michael tell me… tell me what happened.
Maxine called Maria like half an hour ago. She said that she heard Sean and Liz arguing when all of the sudden she heard her mother scream so she got out of bed and saw her mother on the floor bleeding. She said that she tried to wake her but she wasn’t responding so went all called Maria.
Is she okay?
I don’t know Max. We just got to the hospital. They are working on her right now.
I’ll be there soon.
Max, I called you to let you know what’s going on. I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to come here. I will call you and keep you posted of what’s going on.
No Michael. I’m going. I’ll see you soon. He hanged up the phone and turned to Father Maurice. I have to go to the hospital.
What’s wrong?
It’s Liz.
I see, do you want me to go with you?
No Father thanks, besides you have to give mass early in the morning.
Okay, call me if you need anything.
I will Father.
By the time Max arrived at the hospital the whole gang and his parents were already there waiting for him.
How is she?
We don’t know yet Max.
What do you mean you don’t know yet?
Max, calm down, we’re waiting for the doctor to come and talk to us, okay?
But dad…
Max please.
Okay. Where is Maxine?
We don’t know.
What do you mean you don’t know?
After she called me I went to their house as fast as I could but when I got there both Maxine and Sean were gone.
What?
Yes Max.
Did you call the police?
We did, they are looking for them.
Max they’re doing everything they can to find them.
I’m going to kill him. I’m going to fucking kill that bastard.
Max calm down.
No, I’m not going to calm down. How could he do this to her? How… and Maxine… he took her and God knows what he’ll do to her.
Max listen to yourself. You shouldn’t be talking like that.
Why not Dad, look at what he did to her.
Max, you are not going to aggravate the situation. Right there is enough going on around for you to create more trouble. Let the law handle the situation. I promise you that I will make sure that he pays for what he did to her and Maxine, but I need you to calm down.
I’m sorry Dad, I’m just so worried about the both of them specially Liz. She’s been through so much already. I need to find Maxine for her.
Max, listen to me you are not going to do that.
But…
No buts Max. Now let’s go see if we can find out anything about Liz.
Okay.
Excuse me, can you tell me if there are any news on Elizabeth Parker?
She is still in surgery.
Surgery?
Yes Father, they’re trying to relieve some of the pressure on her brain.
On her brain?
Yes Father. She was hit very hard in the head and her brain was getting very swollen so the doctor thought the best option at this moment is to operate to try to relieve some of the pressure.
Is she going to be okay?
It’s too early to tell.
But…
At this point the only thing you can do is pray Father.
Can you come and tell us when the doctor comes out?
Sure Mr. Evans, now if you excuse me.
Sure.
I have to go somewhere, I’ll be back.
Where are you going Max?
To Pray.
Two hours later the doctor came out to give them an update.
Are you Mrs. Parker’s relatives?
Yes we are doctor.
How is she?
Well… she is in pretty bad shape Father.
What do you mean?
The head injury was pretty severe. We were able to relieve some of the pressure on the brain but we still don’t know how severe the damage really is until she wakes up.
What do you mean by that?
We won’t know the extent of the injury until she wakes up. For now we have her in a medically induced comma.
What?
That will help with the swell of the brain. Once the swell goes down we will stop the medication and see is she wakes up on her own.
How long will that take?
We don’t really know. It could take days, months or even years. We really can say.
This is not happening. Dad, tell me this is not happening.
It’s going to be okay Max. You’ll see, she’s very strong, she is a fighter, she is going to make it out of this.
It’s not fair Dad.
I know it’s not.
Can we see her?
Later, right now they are working on her. I’ll send somebody to get you once she is ready.
Thank you doctor.
Dad… Dad I… He couldn’t hold it anymore and broke down in his father’s arm like a child. He felt so much pain that he thought that he would stop breathing.
It’s going to be okay son.
God Dad, why? Why would he do that to her? This is all my fault.
What are you talking about?
If I wasn’t here… if I didn’t come here none of this would’ve happened.
That’s ridiculous Max and you know it.
You saw what happened this afternoon and that was in front of us can you imagine…
Don’t even say it. Max she needs you and all of us more than ever now. You have to pull yourself together to help her.
I’m sorry Dad it’s just hurts so much to see her like that. It hurts so much to know that she is so much pain and that I can’t do anything to help her.
Just be there for her Max, she is going to need all of us to get through this.
I know but I still feel so helpless you know?
I know son, I know that you are hurting because you love her. You always have and you will always will. I always supported you in everything that you’ve done in you life but it’s time that you stop hiding and fight for what you really want.
What are you talking about?
For years I have kept my mouth shut and let you waste your life.
I have not wasted my life Dad.
Look me in the eyes and tell me that she didn’t have anything to do with your decision to become a priest.
Dad…
See, you can even do that. Max if you love her, fight for her. Stop being a coward for once in your life and get what’s yours.
Dad stop.
No, I will not sit back anymore and watch you do this to yourself.
There is nothing I can do Dad, she is married now and she has a daughter. How can you even think that?
Please Max look at what that marriage have done to her.
It doesn’t matter if she leaves Sean Dad.
Why not?
Because she doesn’t love okay!
What are you talking about? Of course she does. I never told you this before but a few months after you left for seminar she came back looking for you.
What?
Yes, she came looking for you and when I told her where you went she looked so heart broken. I told her that I would get in touch with you to let you know that she was looking for you but she begged me not to. She said it didn’t matter anymore and it was the that could’ve happened because she wasn’t good enough for you anyway.
Oh Dad, what have I done? I should’ve gone looking for her but you are right, I was a coward. I was so afraid that if I went looking for her she was going to reject me… I just couldn’t deal with that so I hid…
Mr. Evans?
Yes?
You can see her now.
Go on Max, you go first.
Max took a deep breath and try to calm himself. When he finally made it to her room and got a first look at her his heart broke at the sight of her.
You can talk to her.
Okay, can you give me a moment alone with her?
Sure, I’ll be back in a little while. If you need me press the button next to the bed.
Thanks.
He stood there looking at her for a few minutes and he just wanted to take her in his arms and never let her go again. He grabbed a chair and sat next to her.
Liz… it’s me, Max. I don’t know if you can hear me but I just want you to know that I’m here. I’m going to be here for you, I won’t leave you, not again, I promise. God, I wish that I could take your pain away. It kills me to see you like this. I love you Liz. I love you so much. I never stop loving you. I’m sorry that I didn’t have the courage to go after you all those years ago. I was so afraid that you will reject me, so I did what I do best, I hid. I hid from you and from the world. I thought that by doing what I did I was going to find a way to stop loving you but it didn’t work. I love you more today than I ever did. Please baby, wake… wake soon. I need you and I promise that I will do whatever you want me to do, but please wake up baby. I need you… Maxine needs you too.
Max, you have to come outside. The others want to see her too.
Look at her Dad. How can he do this to her? How?
I don’t know son, but as soon as we find him we’ll find out what really went on, I promise you that.
I’m afraid for Maxine Dad. I don’t know if he will hurt her too. If he does I know that will kill Liz.
I know, we’ll find them, now come on and let the others see her too.
Liz, I’m going outside but I’ll be back. I promise.
He kissed her in the forehead and went outside to find a couple of police officers waiting for them.
What’s going on?
We found them.
Where? Where is Maxi? Is she all right?
She’s fine. She’s being examined by one of the doctor in the emergency room right now.
I want to see her.
Go right ahead.
As soon as Maxi saw Max she jumped into his arms…
Are you okay?
Uncle Max, where is my mommy?
She’s here in the hospital. They are taking good care of her.
Is she going to be okay?
Of course she is.
I want to see her.
Not right now sweetheart but I promise you that you will see her as soon as the doctor says that is okay.
Princess, can you tell me what happened?
My daddy was yelling at my mommy really loud. He was saying that he was going to kill her if she eve told you the truth about me and my mommy told him that you needed to know that I was yours then he started hitting her and I ask him to stop but he wouldn’t and … and…
Shh… it’s okay princes. It’s okay.
But why did my daddy said that I was yours? I don’t understand?
Don’t worry about that princess. When mommy gets better she is going to be able to explain it you herself. For now I want you to try to calm down okay. Mommy is going to need both of us when she gets better.
Uncle Max?
Yes Princess?
I don’t want to see my daddy anymore. He hurt my mommy. Please don’t let them take to see him… please…
Don’t worry princess, you don’t have to see him if you don’t want to.
Promise?
I promise.
Uncle Max, where I’m I going to stay?
You are going to stay with me.
Really?
Really. Are you hungry?
A little bit.
I’ll tell Uncle Michael to get you something to eat okay?
Okay. Max moved to the door and she started crying again…
Don’t leave me… please don’t leave me.
Oh Princess I’m not leaving you, I’m just going outside for a moment to talk to Uncle Michael okay? I’ll be right back.
Promise?
I promise.
Outside the room…
How is she?
Scared… sad…
I can imagine.
Michael can you go get her something to eat?
Sure, what should I get her?
Ask Maria, she should have an idea of what she likes.
I’ll be back soon.
Dad I need you to do me a favor.
Sure.
I need you to do whatever you have to do to make sure that I take Maxine with me tonight.
Max that’s going to be a little complicated.
Dad I don’t care what you do, but I’m telling you right now I’m taking her with me.
Max you have to be reasonable, there are certain guidelines and regulations in this kind of cases…
Dad… she is my daughter.Previously…
I need you to do whatever you have to do to make sure that I take Maxine with me tonight.
Max that’s going to be a little complicated.
Dad I don’t care what you do, but I’m telling you right now I’m taking her with me.
Max you have to be reasonable, there are certain guidelines and regulations in this kind of cases…
Dad… she is my daughter.
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Chapter 10
What did you just said?
Maxine told me briefly about what happened and the reason why Sean was hitting Liz was because she wanted to tell me that Maxine was mine.
But…
That’s why she came looking for me all those years ago Dad, she wanted to tell me. We’ll talk about this later Dad, right now I just want to get her out of here as soon as possible.
Okay, let me see what I can do.
After Phillip pulled a few strings he got permission for Max to take Maxine with him. The doctor came in to check on her on last time…
How is the little angel doing?
Tired, I want to go home.
You’ll go home in a few minutes.
Uncle Max?
Yes Princess?
Can we go see mommy before we leave?
Not today baby but I promise we will see her soon okay?
Okay, where are we going?
To my parent’s house.
We’re going to stay with Uncle Michael and Titi Izzy?
Yes, is that okay with you?
Yeah.
They left the hospital a few minutes later after Max went and said good night to Liz.
Hey Mom.
Hi Max… Maxine?
Princess, do you want to go with Titi Izzy so you can take and bath and get ready to bed?
Okay, but what I’m I going to wear? I don’t have any clothes here.
Titi Izzy will find something for you to wear.
Where I’m I going to sleep?
You are going to sleep in my old room.
Really?
Yeah, you like that?
Yeah.
Come on munchkin let’s get you ready for bed.
Once Maxi was out of the room Diane started asking questions…
What’s going on? How is Liz? What is Maxine doing here?
Diane calm down okay. As soon as Maxi goes to bed we can sit and we will answer all of your questions.
But…
Mom please, I promise that we will tell you anything you want to know but right now I have to go call Father Maurice and put Maxi to bed. Then we will talk, I promise.
Okay.
Hello?
Father, it’s me Max.
Hi Max, how is Liz?
She is in pretty bad shape Father.
I’m sorry to hear that.
Father, I’m calling to tell you that I’m staying at my parent’s house tonight.
How so?
I have Liz’s daughter with me and I thought it would be better is she stayed here.
I understand. I’ll try to stop by the hospital tomorrow.
Thank you Father.
Good night Max.
Good night Father.
Is everything okay?
Yeah Dad.
Uncle Max, I’m ready to go to bed. Titi Izzy gave me one of her t-shirts to sleep.
Well, you look beautiful princess. Are you ready?
Yep! I’m tired.
I know you are baby. Say good night to everybody and I’ll take you to bed.
Good night Titi Izzy.
Uncle Michael…
Yeah, yeah… go to bed. I’ll see in the morning munchkin.
You’re silly!
Good night Uncle Phillip.
Good night princess. Can I have a hug?
Sure.
I love you princess, everything is going to be okay, I promise.
Good night Titi Di.
Good night beautiful. By the way, what do you want me to make you for breakfast tomorrow?
I love pancakes with lots and lots of syrup. Can you make some like mommy?
Sure sweetheart.
Come on princess, time for bed.
Is this your room?
Yes, you like it?
Yep, it’s really cool. Look…a picture of you and my mommy.
That photo was taken when we were in high school.
Uncle Max?
Yes princess?
Why did my daddy hurt my mommy? I don’t understand?
I really don’t know princess. I wish I can tell you for sure the reason but I don’t really know myself.
Is he going to hurt her again?
No. I promise you that he will never hurt her again.
When is mommy coming home?
I don’t for sure. Now tell me what story do you want me to read for you?
Do you have the one with the three little pigs?
Yes I do, hop in be while I look for the book.
Okay.
Maxi hoped in bed and when Max came back he started reading to her. About ten minutes of Max reading to her she was fast a sleep. He stayed there with her for a few minutes just looking at her… his daughter. Now he really understood why he felt so drawn to her since the first time that he saw her. She was so beautiful. She had her mother’s beauty and hair and of course height but her eyes were definitely his. He had so many questions going through his mind right now that it was over whealming, but he knew that those questions have to wait because right the most important thing to him was to make sure that Liz and Maxi were safe. When Max came out of the room almost an hour later his whole family was waiting for him in the living room…
How is she?
She fell a sleep right away. She was really tired.
Good, now can you tell me what’s going on? Why is Maxi here?
Max looked at his father and knew that this was going to be bad. Maxi is here because she needed to be with her family while Liz is in the hospital.
What about Amy and Maria they are Sean’s closest relatives. They are her family.
Mom, I am her family too.
What do you mean?
Mom… there is not easy way to say this but… Maxine is my daughter.
What? What are you talking about?
Mom, calm down okay, I don’t want to wake up Maxine.
I’m sorry, but what are you talking about?
I found out today that she is my daughter.
Why didn’t Liz tell you before?
I don’t know mom, but I’m pretty sure that she wanted to tell me when she found out that she was pregnant.
How can you be so sure that she even tried?
A few months after Max left she came looking for him.
But she could’ve told us.
Mom, I know this is hard but we’ll have to wait until Liz is out of the hospital to find out what really happened.
How can she do that to you… to us?
Mom please.
Max she deprived you all those years of your own flesh and blood.
I know Mom but I can be mad at her. I don’t even know what she went through when she found out that she was pregnant, besides this is all my fault.
What? Your fault.
Yes Mom, my fault. When she left Roswell I couldn’t deal with it so I hid. I hid from her and from the world. I have loved her all my like Mom. Not a day gone by that I haven’t thought of her. If I had the courage to go after her then maybe not of this would’ve happened.
I can’t believe this. Now you are going to defend her and take the blame for what she did?
No Mom, I’m telling you the truth and you know it. I was a coward and look at what happened.
Unbelievable.
Diane I understand that you are upset but you know as well as me that what he is saying is true. We knew that he didn’t had the vocation to become a priest but we went along with it because we wanted to be supportive and look at the consequences. We knew that he was hurting and instead of helping deal with the pain we also took the easy way out and let him made the biggest mistake of his like so if you think about it we are to blame too. We failed him and there is nothing we can do about that.
Dad…
No Max, we should’ve stopped you, we should’ve stopped you then but we didn’t.
It doesn’t matter anymore Dad. What is done is done. What we have to do now is think about what are we going to do next.
What’s going to happen with Maxi?
I don’t know Mom, but I want to wait and talk to Liz before I make any decisions.
What about Sean son?
That’s another story Dad, I think that it’s a little more complicated.
Max, I have listened to all of you talk and I know that the whole situation is complicated but we can’t let Sean get close to either one of them again. I mean look at what happened when he thought that you didn’t know the truth, can you imagine what he going to do when he finds out that you know… that everybody knows?
I know that Michael and it scares me to death. Right now I know that Maxi is scared about what happened to her mother but Sean has been her father for all these years.
I think that the first think that we need to do is to try and find some professional help for Maxi. What she went through was too much for a child her age and it can affect her if it’s not taken care off right away. We don’t really know how bad it really was and how bad this is going to affect her.
I think that is a great idea. Can you find someone?
Yes, I know the right person for that.
Good, now Mom I know that this is too much to take in but I’m going to need your help too.
Of course sweetheart, just tell me what do you want me to do.
Tomorrow morning I’m going to go and see Liz. I’m going to leave maxi here with you while I’m at the hospital.
Sure, I’ll take care of her.
I know mom but I don’t want you to tell her anything. She will know everything when the doctor says that its okay for her to know not before.
I wouldn’t…
Diane I know you. Right now you are angry and hurt but you have to put those feelings aside. Maxi is going to need all of us to get through this. If you really want to help do as we say. Once we have all of the answers then you can do and say what you want.
Phillip I would never…
Mom can you do that… please.
All right.
I’ll stay home with her tomorrow. Besides Maxi doesn’t have clothes here so I’ll take her shopping.
Thank you Isabel.
Michael I need… Max couldn’t finish his sentence because all of the sudden he heard Maxine crying and screaming. He bolted out of the living room and ran to his room to find her tossing and turning in her sleep…
No daddy… don’t hurt mommy… please daddy… I’ll be good I promise…
Princess… wake up… it’s me. He tried to wake her but couldn’t.
No… please… She kept tossing and turning.
Wake up baby… it’s me Max. Max was getting desperate. He couldn’t bear seeing his baby in such pain. Finally she woke up screaming and crying jumping into his arms…
Shh… it’s okay princess. I’m here, it was just a dream. It was just a bad dream.
I asked him to stop Uncle Max… I did… but… but… he kept hitting mommy.
I know princess, but it’s over. He is not going to hurt her ever again. I promise.
I don’t understand why Uncle Max… Why did he hurt mommy… was it because of me? Was it because I was a bad girl?
Max felt his heart break hearing her words. He couldn’t comprehend why she was feeling guilty. Oh baby, this was not your fault okay. You have to believe me. It was not your fault.
I miss my mommy… I want to see my mommy.
I know baby… you will see her soon baby… I promise, okay.
The rest of the family was standing at the door watching the scene unfold in front of them. The all had tears in their eyes including Michael. They all watched at Max and how he was being so loving and careful with her like he had always been with her. It was natural.
Do you want to go back to sleep?
NO! I don’t want to go back to sleep. I’m scared.
I’ll stay with you okay?
Promise?
I promise. Now let’s get you comfortable.
Can I have some water Uncle Max?
Sure. Let me go get it. He tried to put her back in bed but she attached herself harder to Max.
No… please don’t leave me.
Stay with her Max, I’ll go get her water.
Thank you Isabel. Why don’t you all go to sleep, we’ll finish talking tomorrow.
Good night son, wake me up if you need anything.
Thanks Dad. Good night everybody.
Here you go, see you tomorrow munchkin.
Thank you Titi Izzy.
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Previously…
Why are you yelling at me daddy? What did I do?
Nothing! Liz… get Maxi and let’s go… NOW!
Mr. Evans… I’m really sorry. Thank you for inviting us.
Don’t worry. Call me if you need anything… okay?
Okay, thanks.
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Chapter 8
Max watched as Liz and Maxi left with Sean. He couldn’t shake the feeling that thing were going to get worst for them but the worst part was that he didn’t really know why Sean hated him so much and why Liz was taking all his anger without fighting him.
Max… Max!
Sorry Dad.
What happened?
I was talking to Liz and I noticed that she had a bruise in her arm, I tried to check you know to see how bad it was and I guess Sean saw that and the rest well you saw what happened.
What kind of bruise did she have?
I don’t know. I didn’t get a real chance to look at it. She said that she wasn’t looking were she was going and hit herself but I think different.
Why do you say that?
Because I know Liz, I noticed how nervous she got when I asked her and after seeing the way that he behaved.
So you think that he is been hitting her?
Yes… no… I don’t know Dad. He slapped her right here in front of me.
He did what?
Yes Dad he did. When I saw him hitting her I just lost it.
I understand son but she is not yours to protect.
What? How can you say that? She is my friend.
Was Max.
To me she still is. She will always be and I’ll will be there to protect her… always.
Father Maurice watched the whole interaction between father and son from afar and he now understood why Max so closed up.
Sorry to interrupt but Max… can I talk to you for a few minutes?
Sure father.
Let’s take a walk.
I’ll be back soon Dad.
Go right ahead.
Dad?
Yes son?
I’m sorry.
Don’t worry about it. It wasn’t your fault. Go ahead, we’ll talk before you leave.
A few minutes later…
What do you wanted to talk to me about Father? If this is about what happened?
No Max, I saw what happened and even though I don’t agree with the way you handled the situation I have to say that I understand why you did it.
Father I…
I’m going to ask you a question but this time I want you to be really honest with me.
Okay.
Why did you become a priest Max?
I already told you why.
No Max, you told me what you wanted me to hear, now I’m asking you to tell me real reason why.
He looked a Father Maurice and he knew that it was time to be honest with himself and those around him.
I became a priest because…
Why Max?
Because… I wanted to escape. I wanted to have some peace in my life.
What were you escaping from Max? Why couldn’t you be at peace here?
Because everything here hurt me Father.
Hurt you?
Yes Father.
Max? Were you in love with someone when you made your decision to become a priest?
Yes Father.
I see.
Father I know that what I did was wrong at that time but I don’t regret it.
Maybe but you are still in love Max. You are still in love with Liz.
What?
You are still in love with her.
How do you know it was Liz?
I have eyes Max. What I saw today wasn’t a priest defending a girl… today I saw a man defending the love of his life with everything he had.
I’ve tried so hard not to feel this way about her Father. I just can’t help it. I was doing fine until I saw her again and all those feelings that I had for her so many years ago came on crashing back and I don’t want to feel this way anymore.
Max, you are a good priest, but to be honest I don’t thing that you have the vocation to be one.
I don’t regret my decision Father.
I know you don’t but I think that it’s time for you to really reflect on what is that you really want to do with your life.
I know what I want. I want to stay being a priest.
Let me ask you another question.
Okay.
If Liz would’ve stayed here all those years ago, would you had become a priest?
No.
I thought so.
But Father I…
Look Max, you don’t become a priest to escape from your problems and to hide from the world.
I know that Father. I know that I became a priest for the wrong reasons but thought out the years I have become a good one.
Maybe but you still hiding Max.
No Father. Not anymore.
Yes you are Max. Look at what happened today.
But Father, he hit her right in front of me what was I supposed to do? Huh?
You should’ve talked to him calmly.
I did Father.
No Max, you confronted him. That is not the same, besides you can’t get involved.
Why not?
Because they are married.
So that gives him the right to hit her whenever he feels like?
I didn’t say that.
Then what?
Where you like it or not they are married. There has to be something good between them that has kept them together all these years. For what I heard Sean know how important you were for Liz. He probably felt threatened by you.
That’s ridiculous.
You think? Do you really thing that what I’m saying is not true? Put yourself in his place and tell me.
I don’t know what to think anymore Father. I’m so confused.
I know you are.
What I’m I supposed to do now?
Nothing.
Nothing?
Yes, nothing. I’m going to talk to Sean. I’m going to take care of the situation. I don’t want you to interfere, do you hear me?
Yes father, as you wish.
Now, let’s go back. Your family is probably worrying about you after everything that happened.
Okay and thank you Father.
For what?
For understanding… for not judging me.
Any time Max. Now come on.
Can you give me a few minutes?
Sure.
Max sat at his favorite spot and started thinking about the events of the last few days. How can things got so complicated so fast. He never thought that his return to Roswell was going to be so hard for him and those around him, specially for Liz.
Can I sit down?
Sure Michael.
Are you okay?
Yeah… I guess.
What are you going to do?
I don’t know but I have to find out what is really going on with Liz and Sean.
Max, I don’t thing that’s a good idea. I think you should stay away from her.
Father Maurice said the same thing.
Then you should listen to him.
Why Michael? How can you say that? I need to know if he’s being really hurting her. If he is I swear Michael I’m going to fucking kill him. I going to make him wish that he never laid a hand on her.
Listen to yourself Max.
What?
You are even cursing. What is it with you and Liz, huh? Why is it that she has this power over you?
Michael she is my friend how can I not be worried about her?
Bullshit! Friend my ass Max. You are still in love with aren’t you?
The way I feel about her has nothing to do with this. This is about her and her daughter being safe. What if he is really hurting her?
Max, she chose her life. Liz is not stupid. She can leave him any time she wants but she is staying. Maybe she really loves him.
I don’t think so Michael. I don’t think that is the reason she is staying with him.
How do you know?
Because I know her Michael.
No Max, you knew her. The Liz that you knew no longer exist.
She is still the same. I know she is hurting. Michael I need you to do me a big favor.
If I can sure.
I need you to ask Maria to talk to Liz and ask her to come to see me at the church.
No Max.
Please Michael, I just want to talk to her. I need to find out what’s going on.
All right but I still thing that this is a very bad idea.
Thank you Michael.
Don’t thank me yet. So, it was Liz huh?
It was Liz what?
The night of the Prom, she was the girl that you spent the night with, right?
Yes.
I should’ve known.
Why?
Because she was the only girl in your life Max… the only one.
Yes she was.
Come on, Dad is probably sending a search party to look for us.
They made it back to the party and besides the situation occurred the rest of the afternoon went without a hitch. They laugh and enjoyed being in each others company and it really felt like old times.
Max and Father Maurice were the first to leave since Father Maurice had to perform the Sunday night mass. It was a really long day and by the time that Max finally made it to bed he was so physically and mentally exhausted that he fell right to sleep. It was later that night around midnight when he heard Father Maurice knocking at his bedroom door…
Max… Max… wake up.
One moment… what is it Father? What’s wrong?
You have a phone call.
Who is it?
It’s your brother Michael.
Oh God. He rushed and picked up the phone… Michael? What’s wrong? Is something wrong?
Max I need you to come to Roswell Memorial.
Why? Are Mom and Dad okay?
Yes Max, they’re fine. Then what is it?
Max…
What Michael… what’s wrong!
Max… it’s Liz.
As soon as he heard her name he knew that his worst fears were confirmed and he felt like he failed her again. A long time ago he promised her that he would not let anything bad happen to her again and here he was… failing her once more.
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Chapter 9
Max… Max… are you still there?
Yes I’m here. Michael tell me… tell me what happened.
Maxine called Maria like half an hour ago. She said that she heard Sean and Liz arguing when all of the sudden she heard her mother scream so she got out of bed and saw her mother on the floor bleeding. She said that she tried to wake her but she wasn’t responding so went all called Maria.
Is she okay?
I don’t know Max. We just got to the hospital. They are working on her right now.
I’ll be there soon.
Max, I called you to let you know what’s going on. I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to come here. I will call you and keep you posted of what’s going on.
No Michael. I’m going. I’ll see you soon. He hanged up the phone and turned to Father Maurice. I have to go to the hospital.
What’s wrong?
It’s Liz.
I see, do you want me to go with you?
No Father thanks, besides you have to give mass early in the morning.
Okay, call me if you need anything.
I will Father.
By the time Max arrived at the hospital the whole gang and his parents were already there waiting for him.
How is she?
We don’t know yet Max.
What do you mean you don’t know yet?
Max, calm down, we’re waiting for the doctor to come and talk to us, okay?
But dad…
Max please.
Okay. Where is Maxine?
We don’t know.
What do you mean you don’t know?
After she called me I went to their house as fast as I could but when I got there both Maxine and Sean were gone.
What?
Yes Max.
Did you call the police?
We did, they are looking for them.
Max they’re doing everything they can to find them.
I’m going to kill him. I’m going to fucking kill that bastard.
Max calm down.
No, I’m not going to calm down. How could he do this to her? How… and Maxine… he took her and God knows what he’ll do to her.
Max listen to yourself. You shouldn’t be talking like that.
Why not Dad, look at what he did to her.
Max, you are not going to aggravate the situation. Right there is enough going on around for you to create more trouble. Let the law handle the situation. I promise you that I will make sure that he pays for what he did to her and Maxine, but I need you to calm down.
I’m sorry Dad, I’m just so worried about the both of them specially Liz. She’s been through so much already. I need to find Maxine for her.
Max, listen to me you are not going to do that.
But…
No buts Max. Now let’s go see if we can find out anything about Liz.
Okay.
Excuse me, can you tell me if there are any news on Elizabeth Parker?
She is still in surgery.
Surgery?
Yes Father, they’re trying to relieve some of the pressure on her brain.
On her brain?
Yes Father. She was hit very hard in the head and her brain was getting very swollen so the doctor thought the best option at this moment is to operate to try to relieve some of the pressure.
Is she going to be okay?
It’s too early to tell.
But…
At this point the only thing you can do is pray Father.
Can you come and tell us when the doctor comes out?
Sure Mr. Evans, now if you excuse me.
Sure.
I have to go somewhere, I’ll be back.
Where are you going Max?
To Pray.
Two hours later the doctor came out to give them an update.
Are you Mrs. Parker’s relatives?
Yes we are doctor.
How is she?
Well… she is in pretty bad shape Father.
What do you mean?
The head injury was pretty severe. We were able to relieve some of the pressure on the brain but we still don’t know how severe the damage really is until she wakes up.
What do you mean by that?
We won’t know the extent of the injury until she wakes up. For now we have her in a medically induced comma.
What?
That will help with the swell of the brain. Once the swell goes down we will stop the medication and see is she wakes up on her own.
How long will that take?
We don’t really know. It could take days, months or even years. We really can say.
This is not happening. Dad, tell me this is not happening.
It’s going to be okay Max. You’ll see, she’s very strong, she is a fighter, she is going to make it out of this.
It’s not fair Dad.
I know it’s not.
Can we see her?
Later, right now they are working on her. I’ll send somebody to get you once she is ready.
Thank you doctor.
Dad… Dad I… He couldn’t hold it anymore and broke down in his father’s arm like a child. He felt so much pain that he thought that he would stop breathing.
It’s going to be okay son.
God Dad, why? Why would he do that to her? This is all my fault.
What are you talking about?
If I wasn’t here… if I didn’t come here none of this would’ve happened.
That’s ridiculous Max and you know it.
You saw what happened this afternoon and that was in front of us can you imagine…
Don’t even say it. Max she needs you and all of us more than ever now. You have to pull yourself together to help her.
I’m sorry Dad it’s just hurts so much to see her like that. It hurts so much to know that she is so much pain and that I can’t do anything to help her.
Just be there for her Max, she is going to need all of us to get through this.
I know but I still feel so helpless you know?
I know son, I know that you are hurting because you love her. You always have and you will always will. I always supported you in everything that you’ve done in you life but it’s time that you stop hiding and fight for what you really want.
What are you talking about?
For years I have kept my mouth shut and let you waste your life.
I have not wasted my life Dad.
Look me in the eyes and tell me that she didn’t have anything to do with your decision to become a priest.
Dad…
See, you can even do that. Max if you love her, fight for her. Stop being a coward for once in your life and get what’s yours.
Dad stop.
No, I will not sit back anymore and watch you do this to yourself.
There is nothing I can do Dad, she is married now and she has a daughter. How can you even think that?
Please Max look at what that marriage have done to her.
It doesn’t matter if she leaves Sean Dad.
Why not?
Because she doesn’t love okay!
What are you talking about? Of course she does. I never told you this before but a few months after you left for seminar she came back looking for you.
What?
Yes, she came looking for you and when I told her where you went she looked so heart broken. I told her that I would get in touch with you to let you know that she was looking for you but she begged me not to. She said it didn’t matter anymore and it was the that could’ve happened because she wasn’t good enough for you anyway.
Oh Dad, what have I done? I should’ve gone looking for her but you are right, I was a coward. I was so afraid that if I went looking for her she was going to reject me… I just couldn’t deal with that so I hid…
Mr. Evans?
Yes?
You can see her now.
Go on Max, you go first.
Max took a deep breath and try to calm himself. When he finally made it to her room and got a first look at her his heart broke at the sight of her.
You can talk to her.
Okay, can you give me a moment alone with her?
Sure, I’ll be back in a little while. If you need me press the button next to the bed.
Thanks.
He stood there looking at her for a few minutes and he just wanted to take her in his arms and never let her go again. He grabbed a chair and sat next to her.
Liz… it’s me, Max. I don’t know if you can hear me but I just want you to know that I’m here. I’m going to be here for you, I won’t leave you, not again, I promise. God, I wish that I could take your pain away. It kills me to see you like this. I love you Liz. I love you so much. I never stop loving you. I’m sorry that I didn’t have the courage to go after you all those years ago. I was so afraid that you will reject me, so I did what I do best, I hid. I hid from you and from the world. I thought that by doing what I did I was going to find a way to stop loving you but it didn’t work. I love you more today than I ever did. Please baby, wake… wake soon. I need you and I promise that I will do whatever you want me to do, but please wake up baby. I need you… Maxine needs you too.
Max, you have to come outside. The others want to see her too.
Look at her Dad. How can he do this to her? How?
I don’t know son, but as soon as we find him we’ll find out what really went on, I promise you that.
I’m afraid for Maxine Dad. I don’t know if he will hurt her too. If he does I know that will kill Liz.
I know, we’ll find them, now come on and let the others see her too.
Liz, I’m going outside but I’ll be back. I promise.
He kissed her in the forehead and went outside to find a couple of police officers waiting for them.
What’s going on?
We found them.
Where? Where is Maxi? Is she all right?
She’s fine. She’s being examined by one of the doctor in the emergency room right now.
I want to see her.
Go right ahead.
As soon as Maxi saw Max she jumped into his arms…
Are you okay?
Uncle Max, where is my mommy?
She’s here in the hospital. They are taking good care of her.
Is she going to be okay?
Of course she is.
I want to see her.
Not right now sweetheart but I promise you that you will see her as soon as the doctor says that is okay.
Princess, can you tell me what happened?
My daddy was yelling at my mommy really loud. He was saying that he was going to kill her if she eve told you the truth about me and my mommy told him that you needed to know that I was yours then he started hitting her and I ask him to stop but he wouldn’t and … and…
Shh… it’s okay princes. It’s okay.
But why did my daddy said that I was yours? I don’t understand?
Don’t worry about that princess. When mommy gets better she is going to be able to explain it you herself. For now I want you to try to calm down okay. Mommy is going to need both of us when she gets better.
Uncle Max?
Yes Princess?
I don’t want to see my daddy anymore. He hurt my mommy. Please don’t let them take to see him… please…
Don’t worry princess, you don’t have to see him if you don’t want to.
Promise?
I promise.
Uncle Max, where I’m I going to stay?
You are going to stay with me.
Really?
Really. Are you hungry?
A little bit.
I’ll tell Uncle Michael to get you something to eat okay?
Okay. Max moved to the door and she started crying again…
Don’t leave me… please don’t leave me.
Oh Princess I’m not leaving you, I’m just going outside for a moment to talk to Uncle Michael okay? I’ll be right back.
Promise?
I promise.
Outside the room…
How is she?
Scared… sad…
I can imagine.
Michael can you go get her something to eat?
Sure, what should I get her?
Ask Maria, she should have an idea of what she likes.
I’ll be back soon.
Dad I need you to do me a favor.
Sure.
I need you to do whatever you have to do to make sure that I take Maxine with me tonight.
Max that’s going to be a little complicated.
Dad I don’t care what you do, but I’m telling you right now I’m taking her with me.
Max you have to be reasonable, there are certain guidelines and regulations in this kind of cases…
Dad… she is my daughter.Previously…
I need you to do whatever you have to do to make sure that I take Maxine with me tonight.
Max that’s going to be a little complicated.
Dad I don’t care what you do, but I’m telling you right now I’m taking her with me.
Max you have to be reasonable, there are certain guidelines and regulations in this kind of cases…
Dad… she is my daughter.
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Chapter 10
What did you just said?
Maxine told me briefly about what happened and the reason why Sean was hitting Liz was because she wanted to tell me that Maxine was mine.
But…
That’s why she came looking for me all those years ago Dad, she wanted to tell me. We’ll talk about this later Dad, right now I just want to get her out of here as soon as possible.
Okay, let me see what I can do.
After Phillip pulled a few strings he got permission for Max to take Maxine with him. The doctor came in to check on her on last time…
How is the little angel doing?
Tired, I want to go home.
You’ll go home in a few minutes.
Uncle Max?
Yes Princess?
Can we go see mommy before we leave?
Not today baby but I promise we will see her soon okay?
Okay, where are we going?
To my parent’s house.
We’re going to stay with Uncle Michael and Titi Izzy?
Yes, is that okay with you?
Yeah.
They left the hospital a few minutes later after Max went and said good night to Liz.
Hey Mom.
Hi Max… Maxine?
Princess, do you want to go with Titi Izzy so you can take and bath and get ready to bed?
Okay, but what I’m I going to wear? I don’t have any clothes here.
Titi Izzy will find something for you to wear.
Where I’m I going to sleep?
You are going to sleep in my old room.
Really?
Yeah, you like that?
Yeah.
Come on munchkin let’s get you ready for bed.
Once Maxi was out of the room Diane started asking questions…
What’s going on? How is Liz? What is Maxine doing here?
Diane calm down okay. As soon as Maxi goes to bed we can sit and we will answer all of your questions.
But…
Mom please, I promise that we will tell you anything you want to know but right now I have to go call Father Maurice and put Maxi to bed. Then we will talk, I promise.
Okay.
Hello?
Father, it’s me Max.
Hi Max, how is Liz?
She is in pretty bad shape Father.
I’m sorry to hear that.
Father, I’m calling to tell you that I’m staying at my parent’s house tonight.
How so?
I have Liz’s daughter with me and I thought it would be better is she stayed here.
I understand. I’ll try to stop by the hospital tomorrow.
Thank you Father.
Good night Max.
Good night Father.
Is everything okay?
Yeah Dad.
Uncle Max, I’m ready to go to bed. Titi Izzy gave me one of her t-shirts to sleep.
Well, you look beautiful princess. Are you ready?
Yep! I’m tired.
I know you are baby. Say good night to everybody and I’ll take you to bed.
Good night Titi Izzy.
Uncle Michael…
Yeah, yeah… go to bed. I’ll see in the morning munchkin.
You’re silly!
Good night Uncle Phillip.
Good night princess. Can I have a hug?
Sure.
I love you princess, everything is going to be okay, I promise.
Good night Titi Di.
Good night beautiful. By the way, what do you want me to make you for breakfast tomorrow?
I love pancakes with lots and lots of syrup. Can you make some like mommy?
Sure sweetheart.
Come on princess, time for bed.
Is this your room?
Yes, you like it?
Yep, it’s really cool. Look…a picture of you and my mommy.
That photo was taken when we were in high school.
Uncle Max?
Yes princess?
Why did my daddy hurt my mommy? I don’t understand?
I really don’t know princess. I wish I can tell you for sure the reason but I don’t really know myself.
Is he going to hurt her again?
No. I promise you that he will never hurt her again.
When is mommy coming home?
I don’t for sure. Now tell me what story do you want me to read for you?
Do you have the one with the three little pigs?
Yes I do, hop in be while I look for the book.
Okay.
Maxi hoped in bed and when Max came back he started reading to her. About ten minutes of Max reading to her she was fast a sleep. He stayed there with her for a few minutes just looking at her… his daughter. Now he really understood why he felt so drawn to her since the first time that he saw her. She was so beautiful. She had her mother’s beauty and hair and of course height but her eyes were definitely his. He had so many questions going through his mind right now that it was over whealming, but he knew that those questions have to wait because right the most important thing to him was to make sure that Liz and Maxi were safe. When Max came out of the room almost an hour later his whole family was waiting for him in the living room…
How is she?
She fell a sleep right away. She was really tired.
Good, now can you tell me what’s going on? Why is Maxi here?
Max looked at his father and knew that this was going to be bad. Maxi is here because she needed to be with her family while Liz is in the hospital.
What about Amy and Maria they are Sean’s closest relatives. They are her family.
Mom, I am her family too.
What do you mean?
Mom… there is not easy way to say this but… Maxine is my daughter.
What? What are you talking about?
Mom, calm down okay, I don’t want to wake up Maxine.
I’m sorry, but what are you talking about?
I found out today that she is my daughter.
Why didn’t Liz tell you before?
I don’t know mom, but I’m pretty sure that she wanted to tell me when she found out that she was pregnant.
How can you be so sure that she even tried?
A few months after Max left she came looking for him.
But she could’ve told us.
Mom, I know this is hard but we’ll have to wait until Liz is out of the hospital to find out what really happened.
How can she do that to you… to us?
Mom please.
Max she deprived you all those years of your own flesh and blood.
I know Mom but I can be mad at her. I don’t even know what she went through when she found out that she was pregnant, besides this is all my fault.
What? Your fault.
Yes Mom, my fault. When she left Roswell I couldn’t deal with it so I hid. I hid from her and from the world. I have loved her all my like Mom. Not a day gone by that I haven’t thought of her. If I had the courage to go after her then maybe not of this would’ve happened.
I can’t believe this. Now you are going to defend her and take the blame for what she did?
No Mom, I’m telling you the truth and you know it. I was a coward and look at what happened.
Unbelievable.
Diane I understand that you are upset but you know as well as me that what he is saying is true. We knew that he didn’t had the vocation to become a priest but we went along with it because we wanted to be supportive and look at the consequences. We knew that he was hurting and instead of helping deal with the pain we also took the easy way out and let him made the biggest mistake of his like so if you think about it we are to blame too. We failed him and there is nothing we can do about that.
Dad…
No Max, we should’ve stopped you, we should’ve stopped you then but we didn’t.
It doesn’t matter anymore Dad. What is done is done. What we have to do now is think about what are we going to do next.
What’s going to happen with Maxi?
I don’t know Mom, but I want to wait and talk to Liz before I make any decisions.
What about Sean son?
That’s another story Dad, I think that it’s a little more complicated.
Max, I have listened to all of you talk and I know that the whole situation is complicated but we can’t let Sean get close to either one of them again. I mean look at what happened when he thought that you didn’t know the truth, can you imagine what he going to do when he finds out that you know… that everybody knows?
I know that Michael and it scares me to death. Right now I know that Maxi is scared about what happened to her mother but Sean has been her father for all these years.
I think that the first think that we need to do is to try and find some professional help for Maxi. What she went through was too much for a child her age and it can affect her if it’s not taken care off right away. We don’t really know how bad it really was and how bad this is going to affect her.
I think that is a great idea. Can you find someone?
Yes, I know the right person for that.
Good, now Mom I know that this is too much to take in but I’m going to need your help too.
Of course sweetheart, just tell me what do you want me to do.
Tomorrow morning I’m going to go and see Liz. I’m going to leave maxi here with you while I’m at the hospital.
Sure, I’ll take care of her.
I know mom but I don’t want you to tell her anything. She will know everything when the doctor says that its okay for her to know not before.
I wouldn’t…
Diane I know you. Right now you are angry and hurt but you have to put those feelings aside. Maxi is going to need all of us to get through this. If you really want to help do as we say. Once we have all of the answers then you can do and say what you want.
Phillip I would never…
Mom can you do that… please.
All right.
I’ll stay home with her tomorrow. Besides Maxi doesn’t have clothes here so I’ll take her shopping.
Thank you Isabel.
Michael I need… Max couldn’t finish his sentence because all of the sudden he heard Maxine crying and screaming. He bolted out of the living room and ran to his room to find her tossing and turning in her sleep…
No daddy… don’t hurt mommy… please daddy… I’ll be good I promise…
Princess… wake up… it’s me. He tried to wake her but couldn’t.
No… please… She kept tossing and turning.
Wake up baby… it’s me Max. Max was getting desperate. He couldn’t bear seeing his baby in such pain. Finally she woke up screaming and crying jumping into his arms…
Shh… it’s okay princess. I’m here, it was just a dream. It was just a bad dream.
I asked him to stop Uncle Max… I did… but… but… he kept hitting mommy.
I know princess, but it’s over. He is not going to hurt her ever again. I promise.
I don’t understand why Uncle Max… Why did he hurt mommy… was it because of me? Was it because I was a bad girl?
Max felt his heart break hearing her words. He couldn’t comprehend why she was feeling guilty. Oh baby, this was not your fault okay. You have to believe me. It was not your fault.
I miss my mommy… I want to see my mommy.
I know baby… you will see her soon baby… I promise, okay.
The rest of the family was standing at the door watching the scene unfold in front of them. The all had tears in their eyes including Michael. They all watched at Max and how he was being so loving and careful with her like he had always been with her. It was natural.
Do you want to go back to sleep?
NO! I don’t want to go back to sleep. I’m scared.
I’ll stay with you okay?
Promise?
I promise. Now let’s get you comfortable.
Can I have some water Uncle Max?
Sure. Let me go get it. He tried to put her back in bed but she attached herself harder to Max.
No… please don’t leave me.
Stay with her Max, I’ll go get her water.
Thank you Isabel. Why don’t you all go to sleep, we’ll finish talking tomorrow.
Good night son, wake me up if you need anything.
Thanks Dad. Good night everybody.
Here you go, see you tomorrow munchkin.
Thank you Titi Izzy.
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Previously…
Do you want to go back to sleep?
NO! I don’t want to go back to sleep. I’m scared.
I’ll stay with you okay?
Promise?
I promise. Now let’s get you comfortable.
Can I have some water Uncle Max?
Sure. Let me go get it. He tried to put her back in bed but she attached herself harder to Max.
No… please don’t leave me.
Stay with her Max, I’ll go get her water.
Thank you Isabel. Why don’t you all go to sleep, we’ll finish talking tomorrow.
Good night son, wake me up if you need anything.
Thanks Dad. Good night everybody.
Here you go, see you tomorrow munchkin.
Thank you Titi Izzy.
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Chapter 11
After his family left him alone in the room he got himself ready for bed and laid next to Maxi. He still couldn’t believe that this little girl was his… his and Liz’. He felt so much love for her even though he only knew the truth for only a few hours, but deep down he knew that she was something special. He knew that since the first day that me met her at the hallways of his old high school. It made his hear swell just to think that the love that he felt for Liz created something so beautiful and amazing. A little piece of him and Liz…
Okay princess, let’s go to sleep.
I don’t want to go back to sleep. I’m scared Uncle Max.
Its okay princess, you don’t have to be scared. I’m going to be here with you the rest of the night. Do you want me to read you some more?
Yeah.
After a few more minutes Maxi finally fell a sleep again. He laid there next to her watching her sleep and it amazed him just the thought that she was his. She was as beautiful as her mother. Looking at her he promised himself that he would do whatever it takes to keep her and her mother safe even if it meant that Maxi would never know that he is her father…
Early the next morning Diane came to wake up Max and the scene that waited for her there brought tears to her eyes. Max was fast a sleep on his back with Maxine curled really closed to him holding his shirt while Max’s arm surrounding her in a protective mode. It was just the most beautiful scene she had ever seen. She felt bad for disrupting the moment between father and daughter but she needed to wake up Max so very quietly she approached his side of the bed…
Max, honey… wake up.
Huh…
Wake up honey.
What time is it?
It’s almost eight o’clock. Your father told me to wake you up and get yourself ready to go to the hospital.
Okay, I’ll be downstairs soon.
She’s so beautiful Max.
Yes she is.
Max tried to move from the bed without disturbing Maxi but to no avail. As soon as she felt him move she woke up…
Uncle Max? Where are you going?
Good morning princess.
Is it morning all ready?
Yes, I have to get ready to go to the hospital.
Can I go with you?
Not today princess.
Why not?
Because we have to wait for the doctor to say that it’s okay for you to see your mommy.
Why?
Look princess, I know that you want to see your mommy and that you miss her a lot but I also know that you want her to get better soon, right?
Yeah.
So you see in order for the doctors to make you mommy better soon, they need to work on her a lot and if you are there you are going to distract them because you are so beautiful and smart and sweet and they are not going to be doing the job that they are supposed to. They will want just to be paying attention to you and then they won’t be getting your mommy better faster. Do you understand what I’m trying to say?
Yeah.
So, now let’s get out of this bed and go get breakfast.
If you are going to the hospital Uncle Max who is going to stay with me?
My mom and Titi Izzy are going to stay with you. They are going to take you shopping.
Really?
Yes princess. I’ll come back later tonight okay?
Okay, but will you come back to have diner with me?
I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
Uncle Max?
Yes baby?
Can you tell my mommy that I love her very much and that I miss her?
Of course.
Later that morning at the hospital…
Good morning doctor. How is she doing today?
Good morning Mr. Evans, she’s almost the same no real changes.
Can I see her?
Go right ahead Father.
Please call me Max.
Sure go right ahead Max.
When he entered the room his heart broke once again. She looked worst than the day before. Now that a few hours had passed all the bruises in her face were more noticeable and if it wasn’t for the fact that he knew it was Liz laying in that bed he would’ve never recognized her.
Hey Liz, its me Max. I don’t know if you can really hear me but I want you to know that Maxi is safe. She’s staying with me now. I promise you that I will protect her with my life so you don’t have to worry about that. She wanted me to tell you that she loves you very much and that she misses you and that she wants you to come home soon. I miss you too Liz. Please Liz, open your eyes… please. I need you baby… I love you so much Liz. I’m sorry that I was a coward Liz. I’m sorry that you had to raise Maxi by yourself. I’m so sorry. Please Liz, wake up. I need you Liz… please…
Outside the room…
Michael I’m going to talk to the doctor for a few minutes. Go tell Max that I’m going later to the police precint and ask him if he wants to come with us.
Okay Dad.
When Michael went inside the room he almost cried at the scene in front of him. There was his brother holding Liz’ hand and sobbing like a child.
Hey… sorry to interrupt but Dad wanted me to tell you something.
Look at her Michael. Look at what that bastard did to her.
It’s going to be okay Max. He will never hurt her again.
She didn’t deserve this.
No she didn’t and we’ll make sure that it doesn’t happen again. Dad is going to the police precint and he want to know if you wanted to come.
Yes I want to go. I want to see him. I want to see the bastard.
Max you have to control yourself. You can’t go in there and create a scene. It won’t help the situation.
I just want to ask him why Michael? Why did he do this to her… why?
Come on. Dad is probably waiting for us.
I’ll be out in a minute.
I’ll be outside.
Where is Max? Is he coming?
Yes he is. He said to give him a minute. Dad, do you think that is a good idea to take Max with us?
This is bound to happen sooner or later and I prefer to be there when it happens.
I don’t think he is ready for this Dad.
He is trust me. He’ll be fine besides he needs to do this and the sooner he do it the better.
Inside the room…
Liz… I’m going out for little while but I’ll be back later okay. I have to take care of some things but I’ll be back. I love you Liz.
Later that morning at the police precint…
Do you think that he is going to agree to see us?
I don’t know son but even if he doesn’t there are things that we need to do around here anyway so it’s not going to be a waste of time.
What are we doing here?
Well for starters I need to file the petition for the parternity test across the street.
Dad I don’t want to put Maxi through any more stress at least not now.
Max if we don’t do this now they can order to put Maxi in a foster home until the situation is resolved. Is that what you want?
God no Dad!
Then it has to be done. She can remain with us at least until the results are back. That will buys us some time.
I see. What’s going to happen with Sean?
For now he’s been charged with assault and battery…
What? That’s it? He almost killed her Dad.
I know son, but you have to calm down. I have to talk to the DA and see what they are planning to do.
He needs to be put away for a long time for what he did to her. He needs to be put in jail for the rest of his life.
Max that is not going to happen. The only way that they can put him away for life if is Liz…
If Liz what?
If she dies.
No! It’s not going to happen. That is not going to happen.
Max calm down. Nobody is saying that she is I’m just telling you the options.
Mr. Evans?
Yes... said Phillip.
You can come with me now.
I’ll be there in a minute.
Sure Sir.
Max… look at me. You have to promise me that you are going to behave in there.
I will I promise.
Come on, let’s get this over with.
Inside the room Sean was sitting handcuffed to the table with a police officer standing right behind him. As soon as the door open a smirk came into his face and Phillip knew that it was going to be a bad confrontation…
Well… well… well. If it isn’t Father Maxwell Evans paying me a visit.
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Do you want to go back to sleep?
NO! I don’t want to go back to sleep. I’m scared.
I’ll stay with you okay?
Promise?
I promise. Now let’s get you comfortable.
Can I have some water Uncle Max?
Sure. Let me go get it. He tried to put her back in bed but she attached herself harder to Max.
No… please don’t leave me.
Stay with her Max, I’ll go get her water.
Thank you Isabel. Why don’t you all go to sleep, we’ll finish talking tomorrow.
Good night son, wake me up if you need anything.
Thanks Dad. Good night everybody.
Here you go, see you tomorrow munchkin.
Thank you Titi Izzy.
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Chapter 11
After his family left him alone in the room he got himself ready for bed and laid next to Maxi. He still couldn’t believe that this little girl was his… his and Liz’. He felt so much love for her even though he only knew the truth for only a few hours, but deep down he knew that she was something special. He knew that since the first day that me met her at the hallways of his old high school. It made his hear swell just to think that the love that he felt for Liz created something so beautiful and amazing. A little piece of him and Liz…
Okay princess, let’s go to sleep.
I don’t want to go back to sleep. I’m scared Uncle Max.
Its okay princess, you don’t have to be scared. I’m going to be here with you the rest of the night. Do you want me to read you some more?
Yeah.
After a few more minutes Maxi finally fell a sleep again. He laid there next to her watching her sleep and it amazed him just the thought that she was his. She was as beautiful as her mother. Looking at her he promised himself that he would do whatever it takes to keep her and her mother safe even if it meant that Maxi would never know that he is her father…
Early the next morning Diane came to wake up Max and the scene that waited for her there brought tears to her eyes. Max was fast a sleep on his back with Maxine curled really closed to him holding his shirt while Max’s arm surrounding her in a protective mode. It was just the most beautiful scene she had ever seen. She felt bad for disrupting the moment between father and daughter but she needed to wake up Max so very quietly she approached his side of the bed…
Max, honey… wake up.
Huh…
Wake up honey.
What time is it?
It’s almost eight o’clock. Your father told me to wake you up and get yourself ready to go to the hospital.
Okay, I’ll be downstairs soon.
She’s so beautiful Max.
Yes she is.
Max tried to move from the bed without disturbing Maxi but to no avail. As soon as she felt him move she woke up…
Uncle Max? Where are you going?
Good morning princess.
Is it morning all ready?
Yes, I have to get ready to go to the hospital.
Can I go with you?
Not today princess.
Why not?
Because we have to wait for the doctor to say that it’s okay for you to see your mommy.
Why?
Look princess, I know that you want to see your mommy and that you miss her a lot but I also know that you want her to get better soon, right?
Yeah.
So you see in order for the doctors to make you mommy better soon, they need to work on her a lot and if you are there you are going to distract them because you are so beautiful and smart and sweet and they are not going to be doing the job that they are supposed to. They will want just to be paying attention to you and then they won’t be getting your mommy better faster. Do you understand what I’m trying to say?
Yeah.
So, now let’s get out of this bed and go get breakfast.
If you are going to the hospital Uncle Max who is going to stay with me?
My mom and Titi Izzy are going to stay with you. They are going to take you shopping.
Really?
Yes princess. I’ll come back later tonight okay?
Okay, but will you come back to have diner with me?
I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
Uncle Max?
Yes baby?
Can you tell my mommy that I love her very much and that I miss her?
Of course.
Later that morning at the hospital…
Good morning doctor. How is she doing today?
Good morning Mr. Evans, she’s almost the same no real changes.
Can I see her?
Go right ahead Father.
Please call me Max.
Sure go right ahead Max.
When he entered the room his heart broke once again. She looked worst than the day before. Now that a few hours had passed all the bruises in her face were more noticeable and if it wasn’t for the fact that he knew it was Liz laying in that bed he would’ve never recognized her.
Hey Liz, its me Max. I don’t know if you can really hear me but I want you to know that Maxi is safe. She’s staying with me now. I promise you that I will protect her with my life so you don’t have to worry about that. She wanted me to tell you that she loves you very much and that she misses you and that she wants you to come home soon. I miss you too Liz. Please Liz, open your eyes… please. I need you baby… I love you so much Liz. I’m sorry that I was a coward Liz. I’m sorry that you had to raise Maxi by yourself. I’m so sorry. Please Liz, wake up. I need you Liz… please…
Outside the room…
Michael I’m going to talk to the doctor for a few minutes. Go tell Max that I’m going later to the police precint and ask him if he wants to come with us.
Okay Dad.
When Michael went inside the room he almost cried at the scene in front of him. There was his brother holding Liz’ hand and sobbing like a child.
Hey… sorry to interrupt but Dad wanted me to tell you something.
Look at her Michael. Look at what that bastard did to her.
It’s going to be okay Max. He will never hurt her again.
She didn’t deserve this.
No she didn’t and we’ll make sure that it doesn’t happen again. Dad is going to the police precint and he want to know if you wanted to come.
Yes I want to go. I want to see him. I want to see the bastard.
Max you have to control yourself. You can’t go in there and create a scene. It won’t help the situation.
I just want to ask him why Michael? Why did he do this to her… why?
Come on. Dad is probably waiting for us.
I’ll be out in a minute.
I’ll be outside.
Where is Max? Is he coming?
Yes he is. He said to give him a minute. Dad, do you think that is a good idea to take Max with us?
This is bound to happen sooner or later and I prefer to be there when it happens.
I don’t think he is ready for this Dad.
He is trust me. He’ll be fine besides he needs to do this and the sooner he do it the better.
Inside the room…
Liz… I’m going out for little while but I’ll be back later okay. I have to take care of some things but I’ll be back. I love you Liz.
Later that morning at the police precint…
Do you think that he is going to agree to see us?
I don’t know son but even if he doesn’t there are things that we need to do around here anyway so it’s not going to be a waste of time.
What are we doing here?
Well for starters I need to file the petition for the parternity test across the street.
Dad I don’t want to put Maxi through any more stress at least not now.
Max if we don’t do this now they can order to put Maxi in a foster home until the situation is resolved. Is that what you want?
God no Dad!
Then it has to be done. She can remain with us at least until the results are back. That will buys us some time.
I see. What’s going to happen with Sean?
For now he’s been charged with assault and battery…
What? That’s it? He almost killed her Dad.
I know son, but you have to calm down. I have to talk to the DA and see what they are planning to do.
He needs to be put away for a long time for what he did to her. He needs to be put in jail for the rest of his life.
Max that is not going to happen. The only way that they can put him away for life if is Liz…
If Liz what?
If she dies.
No! It’s not going to happen. That is not going to happen.
Max calm down. Nobody is saying that she is I’m just telling you the options.
Mr. Evans?
Yes... said Phillip.
You can come with me now.
I’ll be there in a minute.
Sure Sir.
Max… look at me. You have to promise me that you are going to behave in there.
I will I promise.
Come on, let’s get this over with.
Inside the room Sean was sitting handcuffed to the table with a police officer standing right behind him. As soon as the door open a smirk came into his face and Phillip knew that it was going to be a bad confrontation…
Well… well… well. If it isn’t Father Maxwell Evans paying me a visit.
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Max… look at me. You have to promise me that you are going to behave in there.
I will I promise.
Come on, let’s get this over with.
Inside the room Sean was sitting handcuff to the table with a police office standing right behind him. As soon as the door open a smirk came into his face and Phillip knew that it was going to be a bad confrontation…
Well… well… well. If it isn’t Father Max Evans paying me a visit.
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Sean we are here to talk to you.
Sorry Mr. Evans but I don’t want to talk to you… looking directly at Max… I want to talk to him.
Good because I want to talk to you too.
Great, why don’t you begin by telling me how our lovely Liz is doing. Is she still around?
Max jumped out of his chair to try to grab Sean but Phillip and Michael grabbed him… you bastard!
Max! Don’t fall into his game. The last thing you need right now is to get in trouble yourself.
What game Mr. Evans? Do you think this is a game? Well let me tell you it isn’t.
Why Sean?
Why what Father Evans?
Why did you hurt her like that?
Hum… let’s see, where do you want me to start?
How about you start by telling me why did you hit her in the first place?
I’m sorry to break it you Father Evans but his is not the first time that it happened.
What are you talking about?
Do you know how it feels to love someone so much that it hurts and to realize that that person doesn’t love you back?
Yes I do.
Tsk… tsk… tsk… now Father Evans isn’t a sin to lie like that?
I’m not lying. I loved her all my life but she never loved me back. So yes, I do know how it feels.
How can you be so blind? Don’t you see that she always loved you? You are the only man that she ever loved. I tried really hard to try and make her fall in love with me… I even took care of her child but still that wasn’t enough. You were always there. Maxi was the reminder of that. I loved the kid like it was my own thinking that maybe seeing the way I was treating her child she would learn to love me but no matter what I did it was never enough. I tried so hard some times that it made me angry… I just couldn’t help myself. I wanted to hurt her like I was hurting.
You bastard!
Now… now Father Evans what kind of language is that? I don’t think the church will approve of that.
If you wanted to hurt somebody why didn’t you come after me?
Ah… you see when she told me that were back in Roswell… that was the first thought that cross my mind but Liz told me that there wasn’t anything going on between the two of you so I let it go for the moment but when I saw the way that you were looking at her at your father’s party… I knew… I knew that you two still have feelings for each other. I knew that the best way to hurt you was by hurting her and I was right. Seeing your face right now it’s good enough for me.
You fucking bastard, how could you?
Max, calm down don’t you see that this is what he wants?
Bud Dad…
Oh… what the matter Father Evans, you can’t fight your own battles? You need Daddy to do it for you?
I don’t need anybody to fight for me. Why did you take Maxi with you?
Because dear Father she is my daughter. She may not be my blood but she is in the eyes of the law. She is mine and there is nothing that you can do about it.
That’s were you are wrong.
What are you talking about?
You see dear Sean… I asked the Court for a paternity test and once the results are back and it proves that I’m her real father, I’m filing a petition with the Court to have your rights terminated and you will never see her again. Do you hear me? Never!
You can’t do that!
Yes I can and while all of this is resolved she is staying with me.
No! I won’t allow it. I will fight you. I will fight you in Court besides… she loves me. I’m the only father that she knows.
That may be so but after what you did to her mother… God and right in front of her… I doubt that she will ever see you the same way again.
She will listen to me. I will explain to her why I did it…
You are really sick Sean. You don’t know how to love anybody. You only love yourself. I feel sorry for you.
I don’t need your pity.
No you don’t but I still feel sorry for you. You had everything that I’ve ever wanted and you just threw it all away. How sad is that?
This isn’t over Max.
Sean, you wanted a fight well you are going to have one. I’m taking back what is mine.
I will kill you before I’ll let that happen.
You had everything and threw it away now you have to live with the consequences of your actions. Like I said Sean, I’m taking my life back. I never expected it to be this way but I’m taking what’s been put right in front of me… my daughter and hopefully Liz!
That’s never going to happen. Liz will never take you back. She may love you but I don’t think that she can trust you to be there for her and Maxi. She needs a man that’s not going to hide at the first sign of trouble and you my friend ... you are not that man. You are just a coward.
I admit that I was coward but now I’m going to do whatever I have to do to get my life back.
Max got up and started walking out of the room but stop all of the sudden to look at Sean one last time…
This isn’t over Evans. I will kill you before I let you get near her again!
You should be more careful what you say Mr. Deluca. I don’t think that it’s going to help your case to go around threatening people like that specially when there so many witnesses around said Max's father with a smile on his face.
Mr. Evans I appreciate if you stay out of this. This is between your son and me.
My father is right Sean, it seems that you keep digging a deeper grave for yourself. Goodbye Sean. I’ll be seeing you in Court. And with that he left the room leaving a very angry Sean staring back at him.
A few minutes later…
Are you okay son?
Yeah Dad… Dad, you got to help me. I can’t let Sean get near Maxi or Liz ever again. I’m afraid that he will hurt them. I’m so afraid for them Dad.
I know son and I promise you that I will do everything I can to help you.
Thanks Dad. Even if I can’t be with Liz at least I need to know that she is safe.
What do you want to do next?
I need to stop by the church and talk to Father Maurice.
I’ll have Michael drop you there. I still have a few things that I need to do here. I’ll meet you at the house later.
Okay.
Michael, take him to see Father Maurice and don’t leave him alone.
Sure Dad. Come on Max.
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I’ll wait for you out here.
I won’t be long. I still need to stop at the hospital before going home.
Go ahead. I’ll wait for you.
Hey Father.
Hello Max. How are you? How is everything?
Where do you want me to start?
That is up to you son.
Well, Maxi is not doing to great. She is having terrible nightmares. Liz is still not responding and today I went to see Sean.
I see.
Father I’m so confused. My heart is telling me to do something but my head is telling the opposite. I don’t know what to do anymore.
I understand. Max, the next few weeks are going to be extremely difficult for you. You will have think about what you really want to do with your life and I mean really do with your life. I want you to know that no matter what you decide I’m going to be with you no matter what.
I know father and I really appreciate it. Everything is just so hard right now.
I understand Max. Go ahead and take care of everything.
Thank you. I will call and keep you posted.
I appreciate that very much.
Later that afternoon Max made it back to the hospital where he met with his father…
How did it go with Father Maurice?
Pretty good actually, he told me to take all the time that I need to deal with this situation.
Good, have you seen Liz yet?
No, we just got here, how about you?
Same, I need to go and see the doctor and get an update on Liz’s condition and I also have to stop by the lab to pick up the results of the paternity test. Do you want to come with me?
No, I’ll wait here for you, besides I want to see Liz.
Okay, I’ll see you in a few minutes.
Michael, are you coming in?
Not right now, I have to go outside and call Maria, she left me a message.
Okay, come right in when you get back.
Sure.
He opened the door and saw her sleeping peacefully in her bed. She looked so small and fragile. It broke his heart to see that she still had some of the cut and scrapes but he knew that they looked much better than the first few days. Maybe it was time to bring Maxi to visit her so she could see that her mother was indeed better. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn’t notice that Liz was awake and looking at him too…
A penny for your thoughts…
Hey, how are you feeling?
Much better, how is Maxi?
She is doing pretty good… actually. She is an amazing little girl Liz you’ve done a great job raising her.
Thanks.
It’s true… she is so smart and loving. I wish I was there to see… as soon as the words started leaving his mouth he regretted them. It’s not that he wanted to throw it out in her face that she took that away from him but at the same time it’s what he was really thinking. He would’ve loved to see Maxine grow and even though Liz didn’t do it to hurt him, she certainly did but he understood that now was not the moment for them to sort all that out. Liz… I’m sorry I didn’t mean it like that.
Its okay Max, you can finish what you were going to say. I know that I took that away from you. I know that I took your right to see her growing up and seeing her take her first foot steps, her first tooth… her first words but I swear that I didn’t do it with the intention to hurt you. I never wanted to hurt you but I did. I hurt you in the worst possible way and for that I will never forgive myself.
Liz, I know that we need to talk about all of this and about the role that I will take in Maxi’s life in the future, but now it’s not the time. Once you get better and you are out of here we will talk and sort everything out but for now just concentrate in getting better. By now she was sobbing and it broke his heart to see her like that. He knew that she never wanted to hurt him and he knew that it was killing her, the fact that she indeed did… but he couldn’t see her cry. It was always his biggest weakness. Shhh… Liz please don’t cry. I don’t like to see you cry.
I’m sorry Max… I’m so sorry. I don’t know what I’m going to do. My life is a complete mess and I made a mess out yours too in the process. I wouldn’t be surprise if you hate me. I wouldn’t be surprise if you don’t even want to be my friend after this.
Liz, I want you to understand something there is nothing that you can do that can make me hate you… do you understand? Yes it’s true that I am mad at you but I could never hate Liz, never.
Why Max when you have every right to do so. I’ve been pushing you around for years and you just keep forgiving me. Once upon a time I would’ve understood because I knew that you loved me, but now I don’t understand. I just can’t understand why you don’t hate me. I’ve hurt you so much in the last few years and to top it all off I took away your right to be there to see your daughter grow up. I know that my reasons to me were valid at that time, but now that I look back I know that I made the biggest mistake of my life.
Liz my reasons are still the same.
What do you mean?
What I mean is that no mater what happen today, tomorrow or years from now you will always be a special part of my life. I love you Liz it may not be same way that I did years ago but I still do. You will always be the first and only girl that I loved in my life. You are also my friend… my best friend. Nobody can take that place in my life. I know that you had a hard life and that maybe because of that you made the decisions that you made but we’ll work everything out. I promise you… we’ll work it out.
I hope so Max. I missed you all that time that you were out of my life. I miss having you in my life.
Me too Liz… me to more than you’ll ever know…
Max... I'm I interrupting something?
No Dad... come in.
Actually can you come outside for a minute?
Sure. He looked at Liz with an apologetic look... do you mind if I step out for a few minutes?
Go right ahead Max.
Okay, I'll be right back.
Once outside...
What is it Dad?
I have the results. Do you want to take a look at them?
Max looked at the envelope and with very shaky hands took it from his father. He opened the envelope and started reading it and by the time he finish reading it he was crying.
What's wrong son?
I'm... I'm really her father Dad... Maxine is really my daughter Dad. I knew that she was but to see it in writing... it's just... just amazing. By now he was sobbing and his father threw his arms aroung him.
I know Max... I know...
My daughter Dad... my beautiful baby girl.
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Max… look at me. You have to promise me that you are going to behave in there.
I will I promise.
Come on, let’s get this over with.
Inside the room Sean was sitting handcuff to the table with a police office standing right behind him. As soon as the door open a smirk came into his face and Phillip knew that it was going to be a bad confrontation…
Well… well… well. If it isn’t Father Max Evans paying me a visit.
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Sean we are here to talk to you.
Sorry Mr. Evans but I don’t want to talk to you… looking directly at Max… I want to talk to him.
Good because I want to talk to you too.
Great, why don’t you begin by telling me how our lovely Liz is doing. Is she still around?
Max jumped out of his chair to try to grab Sean but Phillip and Michael grabbed him… you bastard!
Max! Don’t fall into his game. The last thing you need right now is to get in trouble yourself.
What game Mr. Evans? Do you think this is a game? Well let me tell you it isn’t.
Why Sean?
Why what Father Evans?
Why did you hurt her like that?
Hum… let’s see, where do you want me to start?
How about you start by telling me why did you hit her in the first place?
I’m sorry to break it you Father Evans but his is not the first time that it happened.
What are you talking about?
Do you know how it feels to love someone so much that it hurts and to realize that that person doesn’t love you back?
Yes I do.
Tsk… tsk… tsk… now Father Evans isn’t a sin to lie like that?
I’m not lying. I loved her all my life but she never loved me back. So yes, I do know how it feels.
How can you be so blind? Don’t you see that she always loved you? You are the only man that she ever loved. I tried really hard to try and make her fall in love with me… I even took care of her child but still that wasn’t enough. You were always there. Maxi was the reminder of that. I loved the kid like it was my own thinking that maybe seeing the way I was treating her child she would learn to love me but no matter what I did it was never enough. I tried so hard some times that it made me angry… I just couldn’t help myself. I wanted to hurt her like I was hurting.
You bastard!
Now… now Father Evans what kind of language is that? I don’t think the church will approve of that.
If you wanted to hurt somebody why didn’t you come after me?
Ah… you see when she told me that were back in Roswell… that was the first thought that cross my mind but Liz told me that there wasn’t anything going on between the two of you so I let it go for the moment but when I saw the way that you were looking at her at your father’s party… I knew… I knew that you two still have feelings for each other. I knew that the best way to hurt you was by hurting her and I was right. Seeing your face right now it’s good enough for me.
You fucking bastard, how could you?
Max, calm down don’t you see that this is what he wants?
Bud Dad…
Oh… what the matter Father Evans, you can’t fight your own battles? You need Daddy to do it for you?
I don’t need anybody to fight for me. Why did you take Maxi with you?
Because dear Father she is my daughter. She may not be my blood but she is in the eyes of the law. She is mine and there is nothing that you can do about it.
That’s were you are wrong.
What are you talking about?
You see dear Sean… I asked the Court for a paternity test and once the results are back and it proves that I’m her real father, I’m filing a petition with the Court to have your rights terminated and you will never see her again. Do you hear me? Never!
You can’t do that!
Yes I can and while all of this is resolved she is staying with me.
No! I won’t allow it. I will fight you. I will fight you in Court besides… she loves me. I’m the only father that she knows.
That may be so but after what you did to her mother… God and right in front of her… I doubt that she will ever see you the same way again.
She will listen to me. I will explain to her why I did it…
You are really sick Sean. You don’t know how to love anybody. You only love yourself. I feel sorry for you.
I don’t need your pity.
No you don’t but I still feel sorry for you. You had everything that I’ve ever wanted and you just threw it all away. How sad is that?
This isn’t over Max.
Sean, you wanted a fight well you are going to have one. I’m taking back what is mine.
I will kill you before I’ll let that happen.
You had everything and threw it away now you have to live with the consequences of your actions. Like I said Sean, I’m taking my life back. I never expected it to be this way but I’m taking what’s been put right in front of me… my daughter and hopefully Liz!
That’s never going to happen. Liz will never take you back. She may love you but I don’t think that she can trust you to be there for her and Maxi. She needs a man that’s not going to hide at the first sign of trouble and you my friend ... you are not that man. You are just a coward.
I admit that I was coward but now I’m going to do whatever I have to do to get my life back.
Max got up and started walking out of the room but stop all of the sudden to look at Sean one last time…
This isn’t over Evans. I will kill you before I let you get near her again!
You should be more careful what you say Mr. Deluca. I don’t think that it’s going to help your case to go around threatening people like that specially when there so many witnesses around said Max's father with a smile on his face.
Mr. Evans I appreciate if you stay out of this. This is between your son and me.
My father is right Sean, it seems that you keep digging a deeper grave for yourself. Goodbye Sean. I’ll be seeing you in Court. And with that he left the room leaving a very angry Sean staring back at him.
A few minutes later…
Are you okay son?
Yeah Dad… Dad, you got to help me. I can’t let Sean get near Maxi or Liz ever again. I’m afraid that he will hurt them. I’m so afraid for them Dad.
I know son and I promise you that I will do everything I can to help you.
Thanks Dad. Even if I can’t be with Liz at least I need to know that she is safe.
What do you want to do next?
I need to stop by the church and talk to Father Maurice.
I’ll have Michael drop you there. I still have a few things that I need to do here. I’ll meet you at the house later.
Okay.
Michael, take him to see Father Maurice and don’t leave him alone.
Sure Dad. Come on Max.
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I’ll wait for you out here.
I won’t be long. I still need to stop at the hospital before going home.
Go ahead. I’ll wait for you.
Hey Father.
Hello Max. How are you? How is everything?
Where do you want me to start?
That is up to you son.
Well, Maxi is not doing to great. She is having terrible nightmares. Liz is still not responding and today I went to see Sean.
I see.
Father I’m so confused. My heart is telling me to do something but my head is telling the opposite. I don’t know what to do anymore.
I understand. Max, the next few weeks are going to be extremely difficult for you. You will have think about what you really want to do with your life and I mean really do with your life. I want you to know that no matter what you decide I’m going to be with you no matter what.
I know father and I really appreciate it. Everything is just so hard right now.
I understand Max. Go ahead and take care of everything.
Thank you. I will call and keep you posted.
I appreciate that very much.
Later that afternoon Max made it back to the hospital where he met with his father…
How did it go with Father Maurice?
Pretty good actually, he told me to take all the time that I need to deal with this situation.
Good, have you seen Liz yet?
No, we just got here, how about you?
Same, I need to go and see the doctor and get an update on Liz’s condition and I also have to stop by the lab to pick up the results of the paternity test. Do you want to come with me?
No, I’ll wait here for you, besides I want to see Liz.
Okay, I’ll see you in a few minutes.
Michael, are you coming in?
Not right now, I have to go outside and call Maria, she left me a message.
Okay, come right in when you get back.
Sure.
He opened the door and saw her sleeping peacefully in her bed. She looked so small and fragile. It broke his heart to see that she still had some of the cut and scrapes but he knew that they looked much better than the first few days. Maybe it was time to bring Maxi to visit her so she could see that her mother was indeed better. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn’t notice that Liz was awake and looking at him too…
A penny for your thoughts…
Hey, how are you feeling?
Much better, how is Maxi?
She is doing pretty good… actually. She is an amazing little girl Liz you’ve done a great job raising her.
Thanks.
It’s true… she is so smart and loving. I wish I was there to see… as soon as the words started leaving his mouth he regretted them. It’s not that he wanted to throw it out in her face that she took that away from him but at the same time it’s what he was really thinking. He would’ve loved to see Maxine grow and even though Liz didn’t do it to hurt him, she certainly did but he understood that now was not the moment for them to sort all that out. Liz… I’m sorry I didn’t mean it like that.
Its okay Max, you can finish what you were going to say. I know that I took that away from you. I know that I took your right to see her growing up and seeing her take her first foot steps, her first tooth… her first words but I swear that I didn’t do it with the intention to hurt you. I never wanted to hurt you but I did. I hurt you in the worst possible way and for that I will never forgive myself.
Liz, I know that we need to talk about all of this and about the role that I will take in Maxi’s life in the future, but now it’s not the time. Once you get better and you are out of here we will talk and sort everything out but for now just concentrate in getting better. By now she was sobbing and it broke his heart to see her like that. He knew that she never wanted to hurt him and he knew that it was killing her, the fact that she indeed did… but he couldn’t see her cry. It was always his biggest weakness. Shhh… Liz please don’t cry. I don’t like to see you cry.
I’m sorry Max… I’m so sorry. I don’t know what I’m going to do. My life is a complete mess and I made a mess out yours too in the process. I wouldn’t be surprise if you hate me. I wouldn’t be surprise if you don’t even want to be my friend after this.
Liz, I want you to understand something there is nothing that you can do that can make me hate you… do you understand? Yes it’s true that I am mad at you but I could never hate Liz, never.
Why Max when you have every right to do so. I’ve been pushing you around for years and you just keep forgiving me. Once upon a time I would’ve understood because I knew that you loved me, but now I don’t understand. I just can’t understand why you don’t hate me. I’ve hurt you so much in the last few years and to top it all off I took away your right to be there to see your daughter grow up. I know that my reasons to me were valid at that time, but now that I look back I know that I made the biggest mistake of my life.
Liz my reasons are still the same.
What do you mean?
What I mean is that no mater what happen today, tomorrow or years from now you will always be a special part of my life. I love you Liz it may not be same way that I did years ago but I still do. You will always be the first and only girl that I loved in my life. You are also my friend… my best friend. Nobody can take that place in my life. I know that you had a hard life and that maybe because of that you made the decisions that you made but we’ll work everything out. I promise you… we’ll work it out.
I hope so Max. I missed you all that time that you were out of my life. I miss having you in my life.
Me too Liz… me to more than you’ll ever know…
Max... I'm I interrupting something?
No Dad... come in.
Actually can you come outside for a minute?
Sure. He looked at Liz with an apologetic look... do you mind if I step out for a few minutes?
Go right ahead Max.
Okay, I'll be right back.
Once outside...
What is it Dad?
I have the results. Do you want to take a look at them?
Max looked at the envelope and with very shaky hands took it from his father. He opened the envelope and started reading it and by the time he finish reading it he was crying.
What's wrong son?
I'm... I'm really her father Dad... Maxine is really my daughter Dad. I knew that she was but to see it in writing... it's just... just amazing. By now he was sobbing and his father threw his arms aroung him.
I know Max... I know...
My daughter Dad... my beautiful baby girl.
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OUR SINS M/L CHAPTERS 13 & 14 MATURE/ADULT 7/31/07
Hi guys! Once again I apologize for taking a long time posting a new chapter but like I said before... real life sucks...lol. So... I took advantage last week on my way to Puerto Rico for vacation and typed two new chapter wich I'm posting right now. I have the next chapter half way so "maybe" I will have it ready to post it next week. Again, thank you for your patience.
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CHAPTER 13
Previously…
What is it Dad?
I have the results. Do you want to take a look at them?
Max looked at the envelope and with very shaky hands took it from his father. He opened the envelope and started reading it and by the time he finish reading it he was crying.
What's wrong son?
I'm... I'm really her father Dad... Maxine is really my daughter Dad. I knew that she was but to see it in writing... it's just... just amazing. By now he was sobbing and his father threw his arms around him.
I know Max... I know...
My daughter Dad... my beautiful baby girl.
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When he made it home Maxie was waiting for him like the last few nights and it made Max soar with happiness. He intently watched her as she told him about her day and about the things that she was going to d when she went to see her mother the next day and it made him realize how much he really had missed out of her life. He knew that Liz never intended for this to happen to begin with but it did nonetheless and it hurt more than he was admitting.
He knew that things will never were going to be the same for him ever again because if he was certain of something right now in his life was the fact that he wanted to be a part of his daughter’s life from now on and he promised himself that he would not miss any more of if.
And then Aunty Izzy helped me with my home work.
Really?
Uncle Max? Are you okay?
Of course why do you ask?
I don’t know cause you look like you are going to cry. Did I do something wrong? Are you mad at me?
Oh sweetheart of course I’m not mad at you. I guess I’m just a little tired. Don’t worry okay. Now tell me, are you excited about seeing mommy tomorrow?
Oh yeah. I even have my clothes ready too. Do you want to see them? I really want to look really pretty so when mommy sees me she gets happy.
Okay, let me see.
She went into his closet and pulled the dress and shoes that she was going to wear and ran back to Max. Do you like them?
They are beautiful sweetheart and you know what?
What?
Your mother is going to think that you are the most beautiful little girl in the world.
Really? Because I want mommy to be happy you know Uncle Max.
I know. Maxie can you come and sit with me here so we can talk a little about something very important?
Okay, let me put this back cause I don’t want it to get dirty or wrinkly okay?
Two minutes later Max was sitting in his bed with Maxie sitting next to him and he knew that it was going to be hard to talk to her about it but he knew that it was necessary. Sweetheart you know why mommy is in the hospital right?
Yeah, cause daddy… she didn’t get to finish the sentence because she started crying.
Oh sweetheart. I know that this is hard but we have to talk about it.
Why Uncle Max… why did daddy hit mommy like that? I don’t understand. Daddies are not supposed to do that right? Then why daddy hit mommy?
Because he is sick sweetheart and because it was hard for him to control his anger towards you mother.
But why? Mommy is a good mommy really Uncle Max she is so then why daddy do that to her?
To be completely honest I don’t think I will ever completely understand why he did it but one thing is for sure none of what happened was either your mother’s or your fault. Do you understand what I’m trying to tell you?
I think so. Uncle Max?
Yes sweetheart?
Is daddy ever coming back home to live with us?
I don’t think so. Why? Do you want him to come back?
NO… I don’t want him to come back. I don’t want him to hurt mommy again.
Don’t worry sweetheart I will do whatever I can to make sure that he never comes near you or Liz again.
Do you promise?
I promise. Maxie I want you to understand that tomorrow when we go to see you mommy that when you see her it may shock you to see her.
Why?
I want you to understand that because she was hurt she still look bruised and she is hooked to several instruments that are helping her get better.
Is she really going to be okay?
Yes honey she is but I wanted to tell you today before we go there so you won’t be shocked when you see her okay. That way you won’t worry your mommy that much.
Are you going to be there with me all the time that I’m going to stay to see mommy?
Of course, why do you ask?
Because I don’t want to be alone with her cause if you are there then you can help me not to be afraid and that way mommy won’t be sad.
Don’t worry honey I will be there with you.
Uncle Max?
Yes honey?
I love you.
He pulled her into his lap and hugged her tightly to him… I love you too sweetheart… I love you too.
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The next few days came and went better than Max expected. Maxine’s visit to her mother in the hospital went great and it seems to help both mother and daughter. Max’s father still worked really hard to get Max recognized as Maxine’s father and with the help of Liz’s statement it made it a little easier in Court. As for Sean’s case well, that was another story. His mother got him a very prominent lawyer to help him with his case and it was very probable that Sean was going to be able to get a hearing to try and set up bail to be free until his case came for trial. This was really bothering Max because he knew that if Sean was out he was going to be trouble. He knew that Sean was going to try and find a way to get close to Liz and Maxine to hurt them again and that was something that he was not going to let happen, not if he could help it and he was willing to do whatever it take to prevent that.
Today Liz was being released from the hospital and Max wanted to ask Liz to come and stay in his family’s house. He already spoke to his parent’s and they were more than happy to do so. Besides they wanted Maxine close to them and for his part Phillip felt more comfortable having them where he could keep and eye on them. The big problem it was going to be to convince Liz to stay there and that’s where Max was right now…
Are you ready to go?
Yeah, I can’t wait to get out of here. I’m dying for a home cooked meal. It’s true what they say that hospital food can kill you.
Liz... I want to talk to you about something.
All right what is it Max?
Liz, I want you to come and stay at my parent’s house until Sean’s trial is over.
I can’t Max. I can’t stay at your parent’s house.
Why not?
Max, I really appreciate everything that you and your family have done for me and Maxie but I can’t stay in their house.
Why not?
Max, think about it. I know that they are probably mad at me for what I did to you.
Liz, I’m not going to lie and say that they weren’t mad at first but now they understand. They love you Liz… the love you and they want you to be safe.
Max, I’m going to stay with Maria and her mother. I’m pretty sure that it’s going to be safe there.
Are you really? Liz Sean’s mother hired a very prominent attorney and it’s very probable that he is going to be out on bail until his trial.
What… but…
Liz, if Sean’s make bail I don’t know what’s going to happen and if you stay with his family it’s very probable that he is going to try to get in touch with you or Maxie.
Oh my God… Max it can’t be. I thought that he was going to be there until the trial but if he comes out… if he comes out… then… by then she was crying and shaking and in an instant Max was at her side.
Shhh... Liz calm down. Don’t cry. It’s going to be okay. I won’t let anything happen to you or Maxine. I promise but please stop crying. I don’t like to see you crying.
How can this be happening? I don’t understand what went wrong with him. I know that he was angry with me but for him to get so violent…
Liz you have to stop blaming yourself for the way Sean behaved. It’s not your fault. None of what happened is your fault. I know that you feel guilty because you couldn’t return Sean’s feeling but that didn’t give him the right to behave towards you the way he did. There were other ways that he could’ve deal with the situation but he chose the coward way.
I know Max, but… it’s still hard. I loved him you know. I know that I wasn’t in love with him but I tried really hard to be a good wife to him and make the marriage work. I never gave him a reason to be mad or angry at me.
I know you did, but you are not responsible for his insecurities. That was his biggest problem Liz, his not yours. You can’t blame yourself for the things that you can’t control and that’s one of them.
Okay then…
Okay what?
I’ll stay with your family until all of this gets settled.
Thank you Liz, you won’t regret it.
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CHAPTER 14
Liz’s reception at the Evan’s house went better that she thought it would be. Her major fear was the way that Diane was going to behave towards her and it surprised her when Diane received her with open arms and offer to be there for her no matter what. She knew that sooner or later they will have to have a private conversation but deep down now that didn’t scare as much as it did before. Max was great. He helped her and Maxine adjust quickly and he was there whenever they needed him. It scared her the way that she and Max were getting close again, but at the same time it was very comforting. It’s been a while since she felt this way and she was going to enjoy it while it lasted.
Today was a very crucial day. Today was Sean’s bail hearing and Liz was going to be in Court to try to persuade the Judge to deny it. She was scared but with the support of family and friend she felt strong enough to face Sean…
I’m nervous.
Don’t be, we are here for you. He is not going to get close to you.
I know, but it still nerve wracking.
All raise, the Honorable Judge Harding preceding.
Now you all can be seated. Today’s case The State of New Mexico v. Sean Deluca.
Are the parties present?
We are you Honor.
Very well, Counselor proceeds.
Your Honor, we are here today to request the Court to set bail for Mr. Deluca. Mr. Deluca prior to this incident never had any runs with the law not even a parking ticket. I’m not excusing him for his action of September 29th of this year. He will face those facts when the time comes, but we think that it’s unfair to my client to keep him in jail until the day of his trial. Mr. Deluca has been in jail awaiting trial for over two months now. He regrets his actions of said date and he promised to stay away from his wife and daughter until this whole situation is resolved.
Does the District Attorney have anything to add?
Yes your Honor.
Proceed…
Your Honor, we believe that Mr. Deluca has no intention to stay away from Ms. Parker at all. We believe that he still represents a danger to his family and that he will try and hurt them again if he gets a chance. He made several threats that can be confirmed by very reliable resources and that this bail hearing is nothing but a trick of the defense to get their client released without really considering the real repercussions of their client’s future actions. I have several signed affidavits from our sources that we would like to present as exhibits in order for his Honor to review before determining your decision.
I object your Honor, this is only a hearing not a trial and…
Objection denied Counselor. I will allow that DA to present those affidavits. Before I make my decision I will like to have all of the facts due to the severity Mr. Deluca’s actions. Not only did he almost kill his wife, but he did it in front of his daughter and then took of with her leaving her mother to die. He may had been a model citizen in the past, but that is that the past, now Mr. Deluca chose to brake the law and that is why he is here now.
Your Honor…
Listen Counselor, I agree to this hearing because it is part of the procedures, but I will make my decision based on the facts and on the laws involved. I will review your petition and the new documents provided and I will have my decision in an hour. This Court will take a recess and will convey with the action in one hour. Until then this Court dismissed.
As soon as the Judge dismissed the action Liz and the rest of the group was ready to leave to Courtroom when Liz heard her name called. She knew that it was Sean but she chose to ignore him. Once outside she breaded in relief.
Are you okay?
Yes Max, I just want all of this to be over so I can go back to my life.
I know what you mean.
Max, can you excuse me for a second; I want to talk to your father for a minute.
Sure go ahead I’ll be here.
Mr. Evans, can I talk to you for a minute?
Sure Liz and its Phillip.
What do you think is going to happen? Do you think that the Judge will grant the bail?
To be honest I really don’t know. I know that it seems that by the way that he was talking that he is more than likely to deny Sean bail, but I know Judge Harding and he is a very honest and honorable man and he always goes by the law no matter what he as person feels is right and wrong. We just have to have faith that once he reviews the affidavits from the guards that he will see that Sean still a danger to you and your daughter.
I hope so I don’t know what I’m I going to do if he gets out.
Liz, no matter what happens in there in the next hour I promise you that we will do all we can to protect you both. You are family and I want you to know that we are not leaving you alone to deal with this situation.
Mr… Phillip, I still don’t know how you can be this nice to me after what I did… but I want you to know that I’m really sorry and that I never intended to hurt anybody.
I know Liz. I know that you didn’t do it with the intention to hurt anybody but the reality of the situation is that you did even if it was involuntary but that is in the past. From now on together we will make sure that Maxine will have the future that she deserves… and that you deserve. Liz, you were always a part of our family. I know that something really bad happened to make you change but I hope that someday you will have the confidence and come and talk to us. That will help you heal and help you move on with your life. Sometimes we tend to bury the things that hurt us the most instead of dealing with them. We all have been through that at one point or another. The key to make things better is to learn to deal with them.
Thank you Phillip, I really appreciated everything that you always did and done for me. I will never forget all the help that you have given me and I promise you here today that someday we will have that talk, but not now… okay?
Okay. Now go and talk to Max he looks like he is about to pass out.
An hour later the Court renews the action.
After a careful review of the evidence submitted by both parties I’ve decided to… deny bail.
Sean was behaving like a saint until he heard the decision and decided to show his true colors…
What? How can you do that to me? What have I done to you?
Counselor… control your client.
Sean…
Shut up, it’s my turn to talk. He turned to look directly at Liz… This is your entire fault you slut! It’s your fault that I’m in this mess. This isn’t over Liz I promise you. This isn’t over. I’m going to get out of here one day and you and I will have our day.
Officers, remove the prisoner.
No… this is not fair.
Sean calm down. You are not helping your case by behaving this way.
You know what you shut up. My mother is paying you a whole lot of money for what? You can’t even get me out on bail. You’re fired.
Officers…
Once Sean was removed from the Judge addressed the Court.
This case is adjourned until trial. Trial is set for February 28th. This Court is dismissed.
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CHAPTER 13
Previously…
What is it Dad?
I have the results. Do you want to take a look at them?
Max looked at the envelope and with very shaky hands took it from his father. He opened the envelope and started reading it and by the time he finish reading it he was crying.
What's wrong son?
I'm... I'm really her father Dad... Maxine is really my daughter Dad. I knew that she was but to see it in writing... it's just... just amazing. By now he was sobbing and his father threw his arms around him.
I know Max... I know...
My daughter Dad... my beautiful baby girl.
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When he made it home Maxie was waiting for him like the last few nights and it made Max soar with happiness. He intently watched her as she told him about her day and about the things that she was going to d when she went to see her mother the next day and it made him realize how much he really had missed out of her life. He knew that Liz never intended for this to happen to begin with but it did nonetheless and it hurt more than he was admitting.
He knew that things will never were going to be the same for him ever again because if he was certain of something right now in his life was the fact that he wanted to be a part of his daughter’s life from now on and he promised himself that he would not miss any more of if.
And then Aunty Izzy helped me with my home work.
Really?
Uncle Max? Are you okay?
Of course why do you ask?
I don’t know cause you look like you are going to cry. Did I do something wrong? Are you mad at me?
Oh sweetheart of course I’m not mad at you. I guess I’m just a little tired. Don’t worry okay. Now tell me, are you excited about seeing mommy tomorrow?
Oh yeah. I even have my clothes ready too. Do you want to see them? I really want to look really pretty so when mommy sees me she gets happy.
Okay, let me see.
She went into his closet and pulled the dress and shoes that she was going to wear and ran back to Max. Do you like them?
They are beautiful sweetheart and you know what?
What?
Your mother is going to think that you are the most beautiful little girl in the world.
Really? Because I want mommy to be happy you know Uncle Max.
I know. Maxie can you come and sit with me here so we can talk a little about something very important?
Okay, let me put this back cause I don’t want it to get dirty or wrinkly okay?
Two minutes later Max was sitting in his bed with Maxie sitting next to him and he knew that it was going to be hard to talk to her about it but he knew that it was necessary. Sweetheart you know why mommy is in the hospital right?
Yeah, cause daddy… she didn’t get to finish the sentence because she started crying.
Oh sweetheart. I know that this is hard but we have to talk about it.
Why Uncle Max… why did daddy hit mommy like that? I don’t understand. Daddies are not supposed to do that right? Then why daddy hit mommy?
Because he is sick sweetheart and because it was hard for him to control his anger towards you mother.
But why? Mommy is a good mommy really Uncle Max she is so then why daddy do that to her?
To be completely honest I don’t think I will ever completely understand why he did it but one thing is for sure none of what happened was either your mother’s or your fault. Do you understand what I’m trying to tell you?
I think so. Uncle Max?
Yes sweetheart?
Is daddy ever coming back home to live with us?
I don’t think so. Why? Do you want him to come back?
NO… I don’t want him to come back. I don’t want him to hurt mommy again.
Don’t worry sweetheart I will do whatever I can to make sure that he never comes near you or Liz again.
Do you promise?
I promise. Maxie I want you to understand that tomorrow when we go to see you mommy that when you see her it may shock you to see her.
Why?
I want you to understand that because she was hurt she still look bruised and she is hooked to several instruments that are helping her get better.
Is she really going to be okay?
Yes honey she is but I wanted to tell you today before we go there so you won’t be shocked when you see her okay. That way you won’t worry your mommy that much.
Are you going to be there with me all the time that I’m going to stay to see mommy?
Of course, why do you ask?
Because I don’t want to be alone with her cause if you are there then you can help me not to be afraid and that way mommy won’t be sad.
Don’t worry honey I will be there with you.
Uncle Max?
Yes honey?
I love you.
He pulled her into his lap and hugged her tightly to him… I love you too sweetheart… I love you too.
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The next few days came and went better than Max expected. Maxine’s visit to her mother in the hospital went great and it seems to help both mother and daughter. Max’s father still worked really hard to get Max recognized as Maxine’s father and with the help of Liz’s statement it made it a little easier in Court. As for Sean’s case well, that was another story. His mother got him a very prominent lawyer to help him with his case and it was very probable that Sean was going to be able to get a hearing to try and set up bail to be free until his case came for trial. This was really bothering Max because he knew that if Sean was out he was going to be trouble. He knew that Sean was going to try and find a way to get close to Liz and Maxine to hurt them again and that was something that he was not going to let happen, not if he could help it and he was willing to do whatever it take to prevent that.
Today Liz was being released from the hospital and Max wanted to ask Liz to come and stay in his family’s house. He already spoke to his parent’s and they were more than happy to do so. Besides they wanted Maxine close to them and for his part Phillip felt more comfortable having them where he could keep and eye on them. The big problem it was going to be to convince Liz to stay there and that’s where Max was right now…
Are you ready to go?
Yeah, I can’t wait to get out of here. I’m dying for a home cooked meal. It’s true what they say that hospital food can kill you.
Liz... I want to talk to you about something.
All right what is it Max?
Liz, I want you to come and stay at my parent’s house until Sean’s trial is over.
I can’t Max. I can’t stay at your parent’s house.
Why not?
Max, I really appreciate everything that you and your family have done for me and Maxie but I can’t stay in their house.
Why not?
Max, think about it. I know that they are probably mad at me for what I did to you.
Liz, I’m not going to lie and say that they weren’t mad at first but now they understand. They love you Liz… the love you and they want you to be safe.
Max, I’m going to stay with Maria and her mother. I’m pretty sure that it’s going to be safe there.
Are you really? Liz Sean’s mother hired a very prominent attorney and it’s very probable that he is going to be out on bail until his trial.
What… but…
Liz, if Sean’s make bail I don’t know what’s going to happen and if you stay with his family it’s very probable that he is going to try to get in touch with you or Maxie.
Oh my God… Max it can’t be. I thought that he was going to be there until the trial but if he comes out… if he comes out… then… by then she was crying and shaking and in an instant Max was at her side.
Shhh... Liz calm down. Don’t cry. It’s going to be okay. I won’t let anything happen to you or Maxine. I promise but please stop crying. I don’t like to see you crying.
How can this be happening? I don’t understand what went wrong with him. I know that he was angry with me but for him to get so violent…
Liz you have to stop blaming yourself for the way Sean behaved. It’s not your fault. None of what happened is your fault. I know that you feel guilty because you couldn’t return Sean’s feeling but that didn’t give him the right to behave towards you the way he did. There were other ways that he could’ve deal with the situation but he chose the coward way.
I know Max, but… it’s still hard. I loved him you know. I know that I wasn’t in love with him but I tried really hard to be a good wife to him and make the marriage work. I never gave him a reason to be mad or angry at me.
I know you did, but you are not responsible for his insecurities. That was his biggest problem Liz, his not yours. You can’t blame yourself for the things that you can’t control and that’s one of them.
Okay then…
Okay what?
I’ll stay with your family until all of this gets settled.
Thank you Liz, you won’t regret it.
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CHAPTER 14
Liz’s reception at the Evan’s house went better that she thought it would be. Her major fear was the way that Diane was going to behave towards her and it surprised her when Diane received her with open arms and offer to be there for her no matter what. She knew that sooner or later they will have to have a private conversation but deep down now that didn’t scare as much as it did before. Max was great. He helped her and Maxine adjust quickly and he was there whenever they needed him. It scared her the way that she and Max were getting close again, but at the same time it was very comforting. It’s been a while since she felt this way and she was going to enjoy it while it lasted.
Today was a very crucial day. Today was Sean’s bail hearing and Liz was going to be in Court to try to persuade the Judge to deny it. She was scared but with the support of family and friend she felt strong enough to face Sean…
I’m nervous.
Don’t be, we are here for you. He is not going to get close to you.
I know, but it still nerve wracking.
All raise, the Honorable Judge Harding preceding.
Now you all can be seated. Today’s case The State of New Mexico v. Sean Deluca.
Are the parties present?
We are you Honor.
Very well, Counselor proceeds.
Your Honor, we are here today to request the Court to set bail for Mr. Deluca. Mr. Deluca prior to this incident never had any runs with the law not even a parking ticket. I’m not excusing him for his action of September 29th of this year. He will face those facts when the time comes, but we think that it’s unfair to my client to keep him in jail until the day of his trial. Mr. Deluca has been in jail awaiting trial for over two months now. He regrets his actions of said date and he promised to stay away from his wife and daughter until this whole situation is resolved.
Does the District Attorney have anything to add?
Yes your Honor.
Proceed…
Your Honor, we believe that Mr. Deluca has no intention to stay away from Ms. Parker at all. We believe that he still represents a danger to his family and that he will try and hurt them again if he gets a chance. He made several threats that can be confirmed by very reliable resources and that this bail hearing is nothing but a trick of the defense to get their client released without really considering the real repercussions of their client’s future actions. I have several signed affidavits from our sources that we would like to present as exhibits in order for his Honor to review before determining your decision.
I object your Honor, this is only a hearing not a trial and…
Objection denied Counselor. I will allow that DA to present those affidavits. Before I make my decision I will like to have all of the facts due to the severity Mr. Deluca’s actions. Not only did he almost kill his wife, but he did it in front of his daughter and then took of with her leaving her mother to die. He may had been a model citizen in the past, but that is that the past, now Mr. Deluca chose to brake the law and that is why he is here now.
Your Honor…
Listen Counselor, I agree to this hearing because it is part of the procedures, but I will make my decision based on the facts and on the laws involved. I will review your petition and the new documents provided and I will have my decision in an hour. This Court will take a recess and will convey with the action in one hour. Until then this Court dismissed.
As soon as the Judge dismissed the action Liz and the rest of the group was ready to leave to Courtroom when Liz heard her name called. She knew that it was Sean but she chose to ignore him. Once outside she breaded in relief.
Are you okay?
Yes Max, I just want all of this to be over so I can go back to my life.
I know what you mean.
Max, can you excuse me for a second; I want to talk to your father for a minute.
Sure go ahead I’ll be here.
Mr. Evans, can I talk to you for a minute?
Sure Liz and its Phillip.
What do you think is going to happen? Do you think that the Judge will grant the bail?
To be honest I really don’t know. I know that it seems that by the way that he was talking that he is more than likely to deny Sean bail, but I know Judge Harding and he is a very honest and honorable man and he always goes by the law no matter what he as person feels is right and wrong. We just have to have faith that once he reviews the affidavits from the guards that he will see that Sean still a danger to you and your daughter.
I hope so I don’t know what I’m I going to do if he gets out.
Liz, no matter what happens in there in the next hour I promise you that we will do all we can to protect you both. You are family and I want you to know that we are not leaving you alone to deal with this situation.
Mr… Phillip, I still don’t know how you can be this nice to me after what I did… but I want you to know that I’m really sorry and that I never intended to hurt anybody.
I know Liz. I know that you didn’t do it with the intention to hurt anybody but the reality of the situation is that you did even if it was involuntary but that is in the past. From now on together we will make sure that Maxine will have the future that she deserves… and that you deserve. Liz, you were always a part of our family. I know that something really bad happened to make you change but I hope that someday you will have the confidence and come and talk to us. That will help you heal and help you move on with your life. Sometimes we tend to bury the things that hurt us the most instead of dealing with them. We all have been through that at one point or another. The key to make things better is to learn to deal with them.
Thank you Phillip, I really appreciated everything that you always did and done for me. I will never forget all the help that you have given me and I promise you here today that someday we will have that talk, but not now… okay?
Okay. Now go and talk to Max he looks like he is about to pass out.
An hour later the Court renews the action.
After a careful review of the evidence submitted by both parties I’ve decided to… deny bail.
Sean was behaving like a saint until he heard the decision and decided to show his true colors…
What? How can you do that to me? What have I done to you?
Counselor… control your client.
Sean…
Shut up, it’s my turn to talk. He turned to look directly at Liz… This is your entire fault you slut! It’s your fault that I’m in this mess. This isn’t over Liz I promise you. This isn’t over. I’m going to get out of here one day and you and I will have our day.
Officers, remove the prisoner.
No… this is not fair.
Sean calm down. You are not helping your case by behaving this way.
You know what you shut up. My mother is paying you a whole lot of money for what? You can’t even get me out on bail. You’re fired.
Officers…
Once Sean was removed from the Judge addressed the Court.
This case is adjourned until trial. Trial is set for February 28th. This Court is dismissed.
MADY