L-J-L 76 Well Tess might not go to jail. She just might be locked away in mental hospital, she is crazy!
Natalie36 Yes thank goodness!
Carolyn Yes stupid crazy Tess! Oh yes Max was asking for his dreamgirl!
Eve Do you really want to find out what is going on in Tess's head? That might be a very scary place!

Did you really think that I would have Max die before he and Liz get together?
Part 36
Liz walked into the room Max was in. He was laying in the bed his left arm in a sling across his chest. He wasn't wearing a shirt and his shoulder was bandaged. She had to admit he really did have a nice body.
"You going to stand there staring or are you going to come over here and give me a get well kiss?" Asked Max
Liz walked over to him and gave him a kiss.
"Max, I was so scared." Said Liz
"Liz, everything is going to be OK. It's not as bad as it looks. I will be fine."
"I know. It was just that there was a lot of blood."
Max look a good look at Liz and saw the blood on her clothes.
"Liz were you hurt?"
"No it's your blood."
"Do they know who did this?"
"Yeah it was Tess Harding. She was trying to shoot me. But hit you instead."
Max looked at Liz and knew that if Tess had hit Liz. Liz would more then likely be dead. Because if the shot had been at the same angle the bullet would have hit her in the head. But on him it was his shoulder.
"God Liz!"
"I know. If she had hit me there is a good chance that I would be dead."
"I am so glad you are OK. Uh there is something we need to talk about."
"Yeah I know. But not right now OK? You need your rest. Once you are home I promise that we will talk about it then."
"Just answer this did you mean what you said?"
"What are you referring to?"
"Well, I do want to know about everything. But for now, that you love me."
Liz smiled and leaned in close.
"Max Evans, I love you with my whole heart. You make me happier then I have been in a very long time. Until you came into my life I never believed that there was love. You healed the one thing I never thought could be healed my heart."
"I love you Liz Parker."
Max took Liz's hand with his good one and kissed it.
"As much as I would love to stay here with you. I know your family wants to see you." Said Liz
"OK sweetie. Now I want you to go home and get some rest."
"I will. I promise. I will call you tomorrow ok?"
"Yeah. Goodnight Liz."
"Goodnight Max."
Liz leaned over and gave Max a kiss then left the room.
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Liz walked out to find that Sarah had arrived while she was in with Max. Sarah pulled her into a hug after seeing that sdhe was really OK.
"I'm fine Sarah." Said Liz
"I was so scared when Serena called and told me what happened."
"Sarah, you know that I didn't want this to happen."
"I know honery. But you aren't to blame. Tess is a very sick girl."
"She want to kill me! If Max hadn't been with me then he wouldn't have been hurt."
"Liz, if Max hadn't been with you, you might be dead! I can't lose my best friend! You have no idea how much it hurt when you pushed me away. But I will be damned if I let you feel guilty for something you had no control over. Tess, has been unstable for a while. Maybe now she will get the help she needs." Said Serena
"Serena, is right. Go home and get some rest. If anything happens we will call you." Said Diane
"OK. Night everyone."
Serena and Sarah led Liz from the hospital.
TBC