Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 2:24 am
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CHAPTER 28
Four weeks later
Liz wakes up when Max is halfway out the door. “Where are you going?” she asks
“I think Jazmine's hungry or she needs a new diaper” he turns towards Jazmine's room again
“Honey!”
“I'm just gonna get her”
“I know. But maybe you should put on some boxers”
Max looks down his naked body and blushes. “Oh, didn't think about that” He walks back in the room and grabs his boxer “Maybe you should put something on as well while I get our honeybee”
Max walks in with a hungry little girl. “Oh, baby. Come here” says Liz and positions her daughter for a feeding time.
“Lean forward” says Max and sits behind Liz as usual. He strokes his hands up and down Liz's arms and over Jazmine's back.
“Max. Did you talk to your dad yesterday?”
“Mmm... He asked me to keep an eye on everything tonight. I told him that I could do that as long as we stayed there and I didn't have other things to do”
“How's your mom?”
Max continues to stroke his hands but he is silent.
“Max. You must have asked”
He sighs “No, I didn't ask but dad told me anyway. She is slowly getting better but they don't know when she can come home”
Liz is silent, she knows that it's very hard for Max to talk about his mother. He feels a bit responsible but the doctors has told him that this would have happened no matter what. It was just a coincident that it happened when it happened. Philip had tried to talk to Dianne several times but after how she treated Max neither of the Evans-kids wanted to stay at home. Maybe it was the thing that pushed her over or maybe not. Nobody knows exactly what happened but she is getting treatment for a nervous breakdown. Philip had told his children that he had known that something wasn't right for many years but he had learned how to handle Dianne. Now it had gone to far and the kids got the short stick of it. It was with a heavy heart he had made the decision to have her admitted.
“Did he say when she can come home” she asks
“No, they don't know. But he didn't think it would be until the end of summer. It feels so strange to not have here there at the house. She has always been there”
“Are you okey with the pool party tonight? We don't have to go if you're not up to it”
Max kisses Liz on her shoulder “Honey-bear. We will go to this pool party. I remember the last one very well. It was a first for us in many ways” He grins at her when he sees that Liz is blushing
“Yes, that was one of the best firsts I've had. First real conversation with you. First time we made love. First time I really felt like home. And don't forget – the first time we created a wonderful child”
Max sighs “I know I'm crazy for saying this but in a way I can't wait until we feel it's the right time to create another wonderful baby. I want to be by your side the whole pregnancy and Granma told us that the next time you won't feel so sick since we will do it together all the way. I missed so much...”
“Max, it wasn't only your fault. It was several people involved and don't forget a big portion of insecurities on both sides”
“Yeah, I know. I will wait. First this little honeybee have to get bigger before she becomes a big sister.” He grins again at Liz. When he's sure he has eye contact with her “I'm not complaining. I love all the practicing we gets to make it perfect” Liz's eyes widen and she gasps. Max has to bite himself in the lip to keep from laughing out loud.
“Oh, sometimes you're just so... so... so...”
“So what honey” asks Max with a snicker
“So... I don't know” she glares at him and then sighs deep “But who am I kidding. I'm not complaining either”
Max just stares at he and then smiles “You little....” Suddenly they hear the most wonderful sound to parents. Jazmine looked up to her mommy and daddy and laughed.
“Did you hear that?” says Liz
“Yeah, lets see if she does it again” says Max with a big smile on his face.
**
When they arrive to the party it's still pretty early in the afternoon but the backyard is full of people. Max pulls out the stroller and bags from the car while Liz carries Jazmine.
“Seems like it will be a riot” says Liz “Everyone wants to celebrate the end of school”
“I hope not. I'm not gonna spend the evening babysitting a house” says Max “And after we drop honeybee at your parents it will be our night. They said that they could have her until tomorrow”
“It will be fine. I've pumped out a lot of milk so she won't go hungry” says Liz
They walk around the house to the patio. Isabel and Ava sees them first. “Max. Liz. Over here”
“Hey extended family” says Max and then looks around “Where's Zan?”
Ava points to the pool “In there with a groupie gang and he's really enjoying it I can tell you”
Liz laughs “Well that makes it one Evans that likes the attention. I remember that you hated it” she kisses Max who laughs and shrugs. “Yeah, now in hindsight I know that it was you I was waiting for so non of the other girls stood a chance” he says.
“Ahhh, how sweet” says Ava and laughs when Liz gives her Jazmine. Liz turns around and puts her arms around Max neck and kisses him hard.
“Oh god, are they at it again?” whines Michael “Come on guys. You have your own place. Can't you keep it behind locked doors?”
“Sounds like someone is jealous since he's not getting any” teases Isabel “I must say that I'm pretty happy myself” and then she grabs and kisses Alex
“Somebody shoot me. I'm in the middle of a sex addicts convention” groans Michael
Liz ends the kiss and turns to her brother “Don't be like that. Remember what we talked about last summer”
Michael stares at her and then he sneaks a glance at Maria. He looks back at Liz and shrugs his shoulders “I don't know. We'll see”
At that moment a friend of Zan walks up to Maria “Hi”
“Hi Danny” says Maria “Having fun? Isn't it great that school is over?”
“Sure” says Danny and lets his eyes roam over Marias bikini clad body. He nods “Looking good”
“Thanks, I just needs a little more tan” says Maria and glance at Michael
Michael frowns. What the hell is that guy doing? How dare he talk to Maria that way.
Max sees Michael's eyes and leans down to whisper in Liz ear “Hold on, I think something is about to erupt soon” He nods at Michael's direction.
“Sure is” whispers Liz “Lets enjoy the show” She turns around to check on Jazmine and sees that Ava has her over with Serena. Liz sits down on Max lap and waits...
Maria is giggling at something Danny said and then she touches his arm “You are so funny Danny”
“That's it” says Michael “What do you think you're doing?”
“What? Who?” asks Maria. Danny just looks at Michael “If it's me you're meaning I was talking to Maria”
“That's exactly what I mean. Why do you come over her and flirt with her when you can see she is with her friends”
Danny looks at Maria “Who is this guy? Your boyfriend?”
Maria shakes her head “No, it's Liz's oldest brother. Nothing to worry about” She then asks Danny to join her in the pool. She walks off with a wink at Liz.
Liz has to bury her head in Max chest. She knows that it will only take one look at Michael and then she will laugh her ass off. She can here Max snicker and then.
“What's with you today?” asks Max still snickering
“What's so damn funny?” grumbles Michael and glares after Maria
“Well it could be your reaction. But I'm just guessing” says Max and that does it. Isabel, Alex, Liz and Max laughs until the tears is running down their cheeks
Michael stares hard at them “What's so fucking funny? Is it funny that this Danny-boy came up here to flirt with Maria right in front of us? Is it funny that she was sucking it up? My god. Am I the only one who could see that he's no good for her”
Liz takes one look at Isabel and they laughs even harder.
“That does it” groans Michael and stomps off to the pool. They can here him yell “Maria”
Max hugs Liz harder to him and wipes his eyes. “Oh man, he's in so much trouble and he doesn't even see it”
Alex nods “It looks like it will be an eventful evening” and then he laughs again when they can hear Maria not agreeing with Michael.
**
Liz and Isabel is sharing a madras in the middle of the pool. “Is Alex staying here tonight” asks Liz
“I think so, Michael too from what I've heard” says Isabel
“Well, they know that mom and dad will have Jaz tonight so I guess they want to sleep elsewhere”
“Come on, Liz. Jazmine is the cutest baby and I think I never have heard her really cry”
“I know, but this will be the first night away from us. I can't help wondering how it will go” says Liz and bites her lip
“It will be just fine. And it's not like you are far away if there is some trouble” smiles Isabel “Remember that your mom took care of you three so I'm positive that she can manage her grandchild”
Liz nods her head, she knows that too but it's hard to leave Jazmine for the first time.
Isabel watch her friend “My guess is that this is something all parents go through. All the firsts with a baby”
Liz sighs “Mm, I guess” and her eyes search after Ava who still is over with Serena playing and talking to Jazmine.
“Shit. What the hell are they doing here” says Isabel “I hoped they wouldn't come”
“Who” says Liz and turns around. She sees them directly. Tess, Pam, Vicki, Sean, Tommy and Paulie. “What are the blond bitches doing here” she asks
Isabel frowns “My guess. To stir up trouble” she follows the blondes with her eyes and sees right away when they lay there eyes on Max and Michael “And here it starts” she hisses
Liz turns around and sees that Tess and Pam has walked up to Max, Alex and Michael who are talking. “Isabel. Do you feel like saving our brothers/boyfriends”
“Sure is. Lets go” says Isabel and swim to get out of the pool.
“Honey, can I have the towel” says Isabel and looks at Alex
“Here you go” says Alex with a smile. He can see that Isabel isn't happy about Tess and Pam being there.
Isabel dries off and turns to Tess and Pam “Oh hey. I didn't see you” she smiles “What's up?”
Liz walks up and takes her towel. She dries off a bit and sits down in the chair next to Max. “Where's Ava” she asks and search after Ava among the people.
“I think she took in Jazmine for a bit. It's cooler inside” says Max with a smile.
Tess sees this and jumps in “Oh hi Isabel, Liz. Having fun? We thought we should check out this party and the guys wanted to get in touch. It's not that easy anymore since we all go to uni” she turns to Max “I guess you know how it is. All alone over there in uni and it's so nice to come home to people you know” She strokes her hand against his arm “And it's even better when you can connect with old friends, if you know what I mean?”
Max frowns at her “I know what your talking about. That's why I moved back here and start uni here in the fall. But if I remember correct, we were never good friends”
“Well I thought that we could change that” she says and winks.
“Tess. Did you get something in your eye” asks Alex
“No, why” asks Tess with a little blush.
Pam smiles at her and says “I'm going over to the guys. Good luck”
“Not that I need it” whispers Tess to Pam “No competition here so I got him bagged and tagged before the night is over”
Liz looks up at them. She heard that and when she looks at Max she sees his grin. He heard it too. Oh boy, this will be fun. Liz leans back in her chair and leaves this to Max. She is going to enjoy watching one of the bitches being knocked down.
Tess turns to Max again and sits on his other side, she moves the chair as close as it gets and then she leans over to whisper in his ear “What do you say we ditch the kids and go somewhere fun?”
“Fun?” asks Max in a laud voice “What should we do for fun?”
“Well...” stutters Tess
“What? Cat got your tongue” asks Isabel
“And why do you care? We are having a private conversation here” snaps Tess
“Doesn't seem private to me” says Michael “Since you came up to us” he makes a hand motion to include them all “when we were talking I would say that you intruded in our private conversation”
Tess rolls her eyes “When will you ever grow up. I wonder why you still hang out with these losers” she asks Max
“Losers? I don't see any losers here. I see a group of friends” says Liz
Tess stares at Liz “And where is Zan?”
“How should I know that” frowns Liz “My guess is flirting with some girl”
Tess laughs “Couldn't keep the baby daddy, could you?”
“What are you talking about?” asks Liz
“Come on. The rumors reached even me back at uni. You had a baby and Zan is the only one you dated so he must be the daddy. So why isn't he here and where is that baby?” she looks around
Liz is getting angry and glares at Tess “For your information. If you are going to throw out accusations be sure you have all the fact right. This is exactly how rumors is created.
“So what are you saying? That you don't have a baby?” asks Tess
“No, I didn't say that. I said that you should have the facts right. You figure out the rest” says Liz
“Liz... I think someone is getting hungry” says Ava and walks up with Jazmine
“Ha” says Tess and points her finger “I was right. You have a baby”
Liz sighs and looks at Max. He holds out his arms “I can take her” he says to Ava. He turns Jazmine towards him. “Hi honeybee. Are you getting hungry? Should we take mommy inside so she can feed you?”
“Ohhh” smiles Tess “What a great uncle you are”
Max looks up at Tess “Are you stupid?” he asks “Liz has said several times that Zan's not the father so how can I be the uncle?”
Tess looks at the others “Then who is” she is getting a bit irritated here
Max doesn't say a word to her, he just shakes his head “Come on honeybee. Daddy will keep mommy company when you eat” and then he takes Liz hand “Come on honey. Our baby is hungry” and walks inside.
Tess stands there with her mouth open.
“Better shut that trap” says Michael “you can catch flies”
Isabel laughs “And by the way, Zan is the uncle”
“What the hell happened here? Why is Max calling himself daddy?” screams Tess
Alex rolls his eyes “Maybe because he is Jazmine's dad” then he shakes his head “It's kind of sad... you were the number one gossip queen and now you got it all wrong. Maybe now you won't listen to rumors”
“Wouldn't hold my breath there” says Michael “some people have such a boring life that they have to gossip about others to make it interesting. And here is a little more info.... Liz and Max lives together” he nods “Yup, now you have something to talk about and you heard it from a reliable source so when you tell your friends we know it's the truth”
“Bye now” says Isabel and waves her hand
Tess is humiliated she stomps off to her friends “Why haven't you told me that it's Max baby?” she growls
“You never asked” says Sean
Tess turns to Pam and Vicki “And you two. You are supposed to be my best friends”
“I really thought you knew” says Vicki
“Yeah, it's common knowledge here you know” says Paulie
“Did you know that they live together” asks Tess
“Sure. Everybody does. And everybody knows that Max is switching school just to be able to be with Liz and the baby” says Sean
“And why the hell didn't you tell me that before I went up there and looked like a fool” yells Tess. She is so angry that she doesn't see that almost everyone is staring at her and listening to what is said
Sean sees that and says with a smirk “Payback's the bitch. Isn't it”
Tess stares at him with wide eyes “Was this some kind of revenge?”
Sean nods “Yup” then he turns to his friends “This was fun but now on to the next party. I heard about a rave over in Hondo” and they leave.
Tess is looking after them and then she sees that everyone is staring at her. She is getting several shades of red and then she screams “Go to hell all of you” and stomps off
Isabel laughs so hard that she has to lean on Alex “That is what I call great entertainment” she gasps out. Then she looks at Ava and laughs again.
**
CHAPTER 28
Four weeks later
Liz wakes up when Max is halfway out the door. “Where are you going?” she asks
“I think Jazmine's hungry or she needs a new diaper” he turns towards Jazmine's room again
“Honey!”
“I'm just gonna get her”
“I know. But maybe you should put on some boxers”
Max looks down his naked body and blushes. “Oh, didn't think about that” He walks back in the room and grabs his boxer “Maybe you should put something on as well while I get our honeybee”
Max walks in with a hungry little girl. “Oh, baby. Come here” says Liz and positions her daughter for a feeding time.
“Lean forward” says Max and sits behind Liz as usual. He strokes his hands up and down Liz's arms and over Jazmine's back.
“Max. Did you talk to your dad yesterday?”
“Mmm... He asked me to keep an eye on everything tonight. I told him that I could do that as long as we stayed there and I didn't have other things to do”
“How's your mom?”
Max continues to stroke his hands but he is silent.
“Max. You must have asked”
He sighs “No, I didn't ask but dad told me anyway. She is slowly getting better but they don't know when she can come home”
Liz is silent, she knows that it's very hard for Max to talk about his mother. He feels a bit responsible but the doctors has told him that this would have happened no matter what. It was just a coincident that it happened when it happened. Philip had tried to talk to Dianne several times but after how she treated Max neither of the Evans-kids wanted to stay at home. Maybe it was the thing that pushed her over or maybe not. Nobody knows exactly what happened but she is getting treatment for a nervous breakdown. Philip had told his children that he had known that something wasn't right for many years but he had learned how to handle Dianne. Now it had gone to far and the kids got the short stick of it. It was with a heavy heart he had made the decision to have her admitted.
“Did he say when she can come home” she asks
“No, they don't know. But he didn't think it would be until the end of summer. It feels so strange to not have here there at the house. She has always been there”
“Are you okey with the pool party tonight? We don't have to go if you're not up to it”
Max kisses Liz on her shoulder “Honey-bear. We will go to this pool party. I remember the last one very well. It was a first for us in many ways” He grins at her when he sees that Liz is blushing
“Yes, that was one of the best firsts I've had. First real conversation with you. First time we made love. First time I really felt like home. And don't forget – the first time we created a wonderful child”
Max sighs “I know I'm crazy for saying this but in a way I can't wait until we feel it's the right time to create another wonderful baby. I want to be by your side the whole pregnancy and Granma told us that the next time you won't feel so sick since we will do it together all the way. I missed so much...”
“Max, it wasn't only your fault. It was several people involved and don't forget a big portion of insecurities on both sides”
“Yeah, I know. I will wait. First this little honeybee have to get bigger before she becomes a big sister.” He grins again at Liz. When he's sure he has eye contact with her “I'm not complaining. I love all the practicing we gets to make it perfect” Liz's eyes widen and she gasps. Max has to bite himself in the lip to keep from laughing out loud.
“Oh, sometimes you're just so... so... so...”
“So what honey” asks Max with a snicker
“So... I don't know” she glares at him and then sighs deep “But who am I kidding. I'm not complaining either”
Max just stares at he and then smiles “You little....” Suddenly they hear the most wonderful sound to parents. Jazmine looked up to her mommy and daddy and laughed.
“Did you hear that?” says Liz
“Yeah, lets see if she does it again” says Max with a big smile on his face.
**
When they arrive to the party it's still pretty early in the afternoon but the backyard is full of people. Max pulls out the stroller and bags from the car while Liz carries Jazmine.
“Seems like it will be a riot” says Liz “Everyone wants to celebrate the end of school”
“I hope not. I'm not gonna spend the evening babysitting a house” says Max “And after we drop honeybee at your parents it will be our night. They said that they could have her until tomorrow”
“It will be fine. I've pumped out a lot of milk so she won't go hungry” says Liz
They walk around the house to the patio. Isabel and Ava sees them first. “Max. Liz. Over here”
“Hey extended family” says Max and then looks around “Where's Zan?”
Ava points to the pool “In there with a groupie gang and he's really enjoying it I can tell you”
Liz laughs “Well that makes it one Evans that likes the attention. I remember that you hated it” she kisses Max who laughs and shrugs. “Yeah, now in hindsight I know that it was you I was waiting for so non of the other girls stood a chance” he says.
“Ahhh, how sweet” says Ava and laughs when Liz gives her Jazmine. Liz turns around and puts her arms around Max neck and kisses him hard.
“Oh god, are they at it again?” whines Michael “Come on guys. You have your own place. Can't you keep it behind locked doors?”
“Sounds like someone is jealous since he's not getting any” teases Isabel “I must say that I'm pretty happy myself” and then she grabs and kisses Alex
“Somebody shoot me. I'm in the middle of a sex addicts convention” groans Michael
Liz ends the kiss and turns to her brother “Don't be like that. Remember what we talked about last summer”
Michael stares at her and then he sneaks a glance at Maria. He looks back at Liz and shrugs his shoulders “I don't know. We'll see”
At that moment a friend of Zan walks up to Maria “Hi”
“Hi Danny” says Maria “Having fun? Isn't it great that school is over?”
“Sure” says Danny and lets his eyes roam over Marias bikini clad body. He nods “Looking good”
“Thanks, I just needs a little more tan” says Maria and glance at Michael
Michael frowns. What the hell is that guy doing? How dare he talk to Maria that way.
Max sees Michael's eyes and leans down to whisper in Liz ear “Hold on, I think something is about to erupt soon” He nods at Michael's direction.
“Sure is” whispers Liz “Lets enjoy the show” She turns around to check on Jazmine and sees that Ava has her over with Serena. Liz sits down on Max lap and waits...
Maria is giggling at something Danny said and then she touches his arm “You are so funny Danny”
“That's it” says Michael “What do you think you're doing?”
“What? Who?” asks Maria. Danny just looks at Michael “If it's me you're meaning I was talking to Maria”
“That's exactly what I mean. Why do you come over her and flirt with her when you can see she is with her friends”
Danny looks at Maria “Who is this guy? Your boyfriend?”
Maria shakes her head “No, it's Liz's oldest brother. Nothing to worry about” She then asks Danny to join her in the pool. She walks off with a wink at Liz.
Liz has to bury her head in Max chest. She knows that it will only take one look at Michael and then she will laugh her ass off. She can here Max snicker and then.
“What's with you today?” asks Max still snickering
“What's so damn funny?” grumbles Michael and glares after Maria
“Well it could be your reaction. But I'm just guessing” says Max and that does it. Isabel, Alex, Liz and Max laughs until the tears is running down their cheeks
Michael stares hard at them “What's so fucking funny? Is it funny that this Danny-boy came up here to flirt with Maria right in front of us? Is it funny that she was sucking it up? My god. Am I the only one who could see that he's no good for her”
Liz takes one look at Isabel and they laughs even harder.
“That does it” groans Michael and stomps off to the pool. They can here him yell “Maria”
Max hugs Liz harder to him and wipes his eyes. “Oh man, he's in so much trouble and he doesn't even see it”
Alex nods “It looks like it will be an eventful evening” and then he laughs again when they can hear Maria not agreeing with Michael.
**
Liz and Isabel is sharing a madras in the middle of the pool. “Is Alex staying here tonight” asks Liz
“I think so, Michael too from what I've heard” says Isabel
“Well, they know that mom and dad will have Jaz tonight so I guess they want to sleep elsewhere”
“Come on, Liz. Jazmine is the cutest baby and I think I never have heard her really cry”
“I know, but this will be the first night away from us. I can't help wondering how it will go” says Liz and bites her lip
“It will be just fine. And it's not like you are far away if there is some trouble” smiles Isabel “Remember that your mom took care of you three so I'm positive that she can manage her grandchild”
Liz nods her head, she knows that too but it's hard to leave Jazmine for the first time.
Isabel watch her friend “My guess is that this is something all parents go through. All the firsts with a baby”
Liz sighs “Mm, I guess” and her eyes search after Ava who still is over with Serena playing and talking to Jazmine.
“Shit. What the hell are they doing here” says Isabel “I hoped they wouldn't come”
“Who” says Liz and turns around. She sees them directly. Tess, Pam, Vicki, Sean, Tommy and Paulie. “What are the blond bitches doing here” she asks
Isabel frowns “My guess. To stir up trouble” she follows the blondes with her eyes and sees right away when they lay there eyes on Max and Michael “And here it starts” she hisses
Liz turns around and sees that Tess and Pam has walked up to Max, Alex and Michael who are talking. “Isabel. Do you feel like saving our brothers/boyfriends”
“Sure is. Lets go” says Isabel and swim to get out of the pool.
“Honey, can I have the towel” says Isabel and looks at Alex
“Here you go” says Alex with a smile. He can see that Isabel isn't happy about Tess and Pam being there.
Isabel dries off and turns to Tess and Pam “Oh hey. I didn't see you” she smiles “What's up?”
Liz walks up and takes her towel. She dries off a bit and sits down in the chair next to Max. “Where's Ava” she asks and search after Ava among the people.
“I think she took in Jazmine for a bit. It's cooler inside” says Max with a smile.
Tess sees this and jumps in “Oh hi Isabel, Liz. Having fun? We thought we should check out this party and the guys wanted to get in touch. It's not that easy anymore since we all go to uni” she turns to Max “I guess you know how it is. All alone over there in uni and it's so nice to come home to people you know” She strokes her hand against his arm “And it's even better when you can connect with old friends, if you know what I mean?”
Max frowns at her “I know what your talking about. That's why I moved back here and start uni here in the fall. But if I remember correct, we were never good friends”
“Well I thought that we could change that” she says and winks.
“Tess. Did you get something in your eye” asks Alex
“No, why” asks Tess with a little blush.
Pam smiles at her and says “I'm going over to the guys. Good luck”
“Not that I need it” whispers Tess to Pam “No competition here so I got him bagged and tagged before the night is over”
Liz looks up at them. She heard that and when she looks at Max she sees his grin. He heard it too. Oh boy, this will be fun. Liz leans back in her chair and leaves this to Max. She is going to enjoy watching one of the bitches being knocked down.
Tess turns to Max again and sits on his other side, she moves the chair as close as it gets and then she leans over to whisper in his ear “What do you say we ditch the kids and go somewhere fun?”
“Fun?” asks Max in a laud voice “What should we do for fun?”
“Well...” stutters Tess
“What? Cat got your tongue” asks Isabel
“And why do you care? We are having a private conversation here” snaps Tess
“Doesn't seem private to me” says Michael “Since you came up to us” he makes a hand motion to include them all “when we were talking I would say that you intruded in our private conversation”
Tess rolls her eyes “When will you ever grow up. I wonder why you still hang out with these losers” she asks Max
“Losers? I don't see any losers here. I see a group of friends” says Liz
Tess stares at Liz “And where is Zan?”
“How should I know that” frowns Liz “My guess is flirting with some girl”
Tess laughs “Couldn't keep the baby daddy, could you?”
“What are you talking about?” asks Liz
“Come on. The rumors reached even me back at uni. You had a baby and Zan is the only one you dated so he must be the daddy. So why isn't he here and where is that baby?” she looks around
Liz is getting angry and glares at Tess “For your information. If you are going to throw out accusations be sure you have all the fact right. This is exactly how rumors is created.
“So what are you saying? That you don't have a baby?” asks Tess
“No, I didn't say that. I said that you should have the facts right. You figure out the rest” says Liz
“Liz... I think someone is getting hungry” says Ava and walks up with Jazmine
“Ha” says Tess and points her finger “I was right. You have a baby”
Liz sighs and looks at Max. He holds out his arms “I can take her” he says to Ava. He turns Jazmine towards him. “Hi honeybee. Are you getting hungry? Should we take mommy inside so she can feed you?”
“Ohhh” smiles Tess “What a great uncle you are”
Max looks up at Tess “Are you stupid?” he asks “Liz has said several times that Zan's not the father so how can I be the uncle?”
Tess looks at the others “Then who is” she is getting a bit irritated here
Max doesn't say a word to her, he just shakes his head “Come on honeybee. Daddy will keep mommy company when you eat” and then he takes Liz hand “Come on honey. Our baby is hungry” and walks inside.
Tess stands there with her mouth open.
“Better shut that trap” says Michael “you can catch flies”
Isabel laughs “And by the way, Zan is the uncle”
“What the hell happened here? Why is Max calling himself daddy?” screams Tess
Alex rolls his eyes “Maybe because he is Jazmine's dad” then he shakes his head “It's kind of sad... you were the number one gossip queen and now you got it all wrong. Maybe now you won't listen to rumors”
“Wouldn't hold my breath there” says Michael “some people have such a boring life that they have to gossip about others to make it interesting. And here is a little more info.... Liz and Max lives together” he nods “Yup, now you have something to talk about and you heard it from a reliable source so when you tell your friends we know it's the truth”
“Bye now” says Isabel and waves her hand
Tess is humiliated she stomps off to her friends “Why haven't you told me that it's Max baby?” she growls
“You never asked” says Sean
Tess turns to Pam and Vicki “And you two. You are supposed to be my best friends”
“I really thought you knew” says Vicki
“Yeah, it's common knowledge here you know” says Paulie
“Did you know that they live together” asks Tess
“Sure. Everybody does. And everybody knows that Max is switching school just to be able to be with Liz and the baby” says Sean
“And why the hell didn't you tell me that before I went up there and looked like a fool” yells Tess. She is so angry that she doesn't see that almost everyone is staring at her and listening to what is said
Sean sees that and says with a smirk “Payback's the bitch. Isn't it”
Tess stares at him with wide eyes “Was this some kind of revenge?”
Sean nods “Yup” then he turns to his friends “This was fun but now on to the next party. I heard about a rave over in Hondo” and they leave.
Tess is looking after them and then she sees that everyone is staring at her. She is getting several shades of red and then she screams “Go to hell all of you” and stomps off
Isabel laughs so hard that she has to lean on Alex “That is what I call great entertainment” she gasps out. Then she looks at Ava and laughs again.
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