And Love Will See Us Through (M/L CC Adult) Part 11
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:07 pm
Title: And Love Will See Us Through
Category: M/L with other CC's thrown into the mix
Disclaimer: The characters of Roswell don't belong to me; I'm just borrowing them to fill the hole in my heart that developed when the series ended.
Rating: Adult-ish
Part 11
Max couldn’t sleep. It was no longer plausible. Liz slumbered peacefully beside him, her chest slowing rising and falling in a pattern most common of a deep sleep. She was curled up next to him her petite hand resting on his bare chest. She looked so beautiful. So peaceful.
She’d been exhausted after her contact with Khivar. Liz had told them over and over again what had happened, what he’d said. Max had hidden his anger well. Though he knew Liz could tell he was extremely upset. Their connection seemed to be growing by the minute.
Max had to admit he was frightened. Afraid of losing the soul mate he'd just finally found. He knew he’d give his life to protect her and their child, but his greatest fear was that even that would not be enough.
He found his thoughts drifting to Tess. Where did she stand in all of this? He knew Michael and Isabel didn’t want to believe she could somehow be their enemy. Heck even he didn’t want to believe that someone they befriended and stuck by through the past five years… someone he dated… could really be against them. But the more he thought about it, the more he sensed that something wasn’t right when it came to Tess.
Max’s gaze traveled to Liz’s form once more. Inside of her was their child. His child. He couldn’t let anything happen to her.
With that final thought, he gently kissed her forehead, wrapped his arms around her, pulled her closer, and forced himself into a restless sleep.
* * *
Alex was exhausted. He’d been up for hours researching crashes, sightings, anything he could find that would help the Pod Squad get a heads up on Khivar. As a human, he felt helpless. Completely and utterly helpless.
He had no supernatural, alien powers to contribute. All he had was his “computer geek-ness”. And after finding nothing that would benefit the group, he felt like a failure. He knew he was missing something. Something in the story Liz and Max had told them. But what?
Sighing deeply, Alex finally laid his head down on his pillow. Sleep would do him some good.
* * *
“We don’t have much time.” The Queen’s voice rang out in Alejander and Marion’s ears. They were rushing the bodies of their closest friends, loves, and charges to a room deep in the dungeons of the castle. As their Prophets, they had failed. Tears streamed down Marion’s cheeks. Rath was forever lost to her. Alejander soothingly rubbed her back, fighting back his own tears of misery. He had to be strong for Marion.
“Forgive me your majesty, but I do not understand. How is this helping them? Why are we not aiding in the search for Khivar? Marion and I are the most qualified for such an endeavor.” Alejander addressed the queen. He did not understand the Queen’s thinking. His friends, his love, they were already dead; there was nothing they could do for them now. Why were they not hunting for the murderous Khivar. He could feel his powers bubbling inside as his anger rose. Khivar needed to pay for his deception and vicious ways.
The Queen stopped and turned to face them, a solemn look on her face.
“They may be lost to us here in this time. But we can save their spirits to live on in the future. The royal crowns of Antar and Velore are at stake. Please, no more questions, we have very little time. You will understand when the moment is right.”
Alejander and Marion nodded as they continued down through the dungeons.
Marion felt a buzz in the back of her mind, a warning of sorts. She caught the eyes of Alejander, he nodded gravely. Something was not right.
“Your majesty.” Alejander’s voice softly addressed her. She stopped, recognizing the tone of his words. “Do you feel that?” She nodded and turned to face them, her eyes growing big.
“I see that this mindwarp is of no use to me any longer as you have sensed my presence.” A feminine voice came from behind them.
“Ava!” Marion and Alejander declared simultaneously. They stepped between the Queen and Khivar’s daughter.
“I hope you don’t think you can stop me. I will have my revenge. And my father will appreciate the work I have done when he discovers I have killed not only you two, but also the Queen of Antar herself. He is already taking care of the King.” She told them maliciously. Her normally blue eyes, turning dark.
“You will not harm her majesty. We shall see to that!” Alejander declared. He could sense Marion’s power building next to him. She was unusually silent, but her love for Rath was filtering her powers into a uniquely strong phase. Ava had no idea what she was dealing with.
“Stay back your majesty.” Marion ordered softly, her eyes taking on a dark color. This twit was responsible for the loss of her love and now was threatening her Queen. She would pay a hefty price.
Alejander took hold of Marion’s hand, signaling her they were to begin. They connected at that moment, his thoughts becoming her own.
-Be weary of her Marion. Ava is as devious as her father.-
-Yes Alejander. But she will pay for what she and her father have done.-
Ava smiled devilishly.
“Shall we begin?”
Without a response, Marion sent a flash of energy at Ava, while Alejander moved to another position. Ava dodged the first blast, but that was expected, for Marion sent another, stronger beam in another direction that hit her dead on. She flew backwards and another beam from Alejander slammed into her.
“You shall not win Ava.” They both told her in unison.
Ava rose from the floor slowly.
“I already have.” She spoke just as a beam came from behind Alejander and Marion, sending them spiraling across the hall. “Thanks dad.” Ava said in a sugary sweet voice.
“Khivar.” Marion hissed. Alejander knew at that point what she was going to do. Before he could stop her from acting irrationally, she had already rose. He laid weakly, watching the events unfold, helpless to save his friend.
“Ah, the ever faithful Marion, Rath’s love toy. I hope it pleasures you to know he died screaming your name. I told him as I killed him I was coming for you next.” Khivar told her, only filtering her anger. She screamed her anger, gathering up all the power she had. She sent a beam of green and white light straight for him, only for it to reflect off his shield. Khivar lifted his arm and casually sent a bolt of red light at her head. She was sent back, hitting the wall, her body slumping to the floor. “Foolish girl.”
As he spoke those words, Marion lifted her head and with her last bit of strength, she sent another powerful bolt directly at Ava.
“Nooooooooo! Daddy!!!” Ava’s voice screamed her last words before her body disintegrated.
“For Rath.” Marion whispered before closing her eyes and the slumber of death to take over.
A tear ran down Alejander’s cheek. His closest friend, lost forever to him. He rose slowly.
Khivar stood over where his daughter’s body was supposed to be. Sadness overcame his features briefly, but was overcome with anger.
“Your turn.” He told Alejander, his eyes going black.
Alejander nodded.
“My life will end, for I have no reason to live. But yours will end tonight as well, for I will never allow you to take my queen. It shall be my final gift to Vilandra.” Khivar gazed at him with a baffled look, oblivious to the power Alejander held as a Prophet.
Alejander knew the time had come. This was the Final End. A power passed down through several generations of Prophets. It was only to be used as a final resort, for it killed the Prophet. Alejander knew this was what he had to do. He bowed to his queen.
“Send them to safety.” He told her before closing his eyes. He gathered up his energy, into a virtual ball. Focusing his power, he opened his eyes. “The Final End is upon us Khivar. You see I have formed a bond between our souls. With my death comes yours.”
Khivar could only watch in amazement as purple light surrounded Alejander. In a matter of moments, Khivar let out a final scream and disintegrated. Alejander fell lifeless to the ground.
A tear fell down the Queens cheeks just as the royal guard appeared.
“Your majesty?”
“They have saved us all. Send word that they shall be sent with the Royal Four. They have proved their love. May they find them in the future.” As she spoke, Alejander and Marion’s bodies disappeared from sight.
* * *
Maria shot up from her bed just as her phone began ringing.
“Alex.” She answered it immediately, still breathing heavily.
“You had it too.” His voice sounded over the line.
“Yes.”
* * *
Liz slammed her locker shut. She had slept amazingly the night before, but she was still exhausted. The weekend had taken its toll on her making for one horrid Monday morning.
“I hate Mondays too.” She jumped at the voice behind her. “Woah woah, take it easy. It’s just me.” She spun around meeting the mirth filled eyes of Kyle Valenti.
“Oh, hey Kyle.” Liz smiled. During her first week, she had run into Kyle quite a few times and chatted with him couple of those times. He had first seemed like an arrogant, sex obsessed football player. But in reality he was your typical nice guy.
“How’s it going? You’re rather jumpy aren’t you?” He teased. She laughed.
“Apparently. I’m just a little tired. I had a pretty exhausting weekend.” Liz replied.
“Uh huh. Well the word on the street is that Max Evans broke up with Tess Harding and you and he were seen together Saturday night after your crazy good concert. What do you have to say about that?” Kyle placed a pretend microphone in her face teasingly. “You move pretty fast Parker.” She laughed.
“Well I guess for once the word on the street is right. I guess you could say Max and I are dating.” Kyle smirked.
“Ah alas, Evans gets the girl again. You sure you’re not up for a ride on the Valenti train?” He joked. She lightly punched his shoulder.
“Ah alas, afraid not.” Max’s voice sounded from behind Liz. She turned to him and smiled, trying to read the look on his face. Kyle smiled.
“Evans. How’s it going?”
“Fine.” Max replied shortly. Awkward silence engulfed the air momentarily before Kyle spoke back up.
“Yeah… same here... just catching up with your gal here, but I should probably get to class. The last thing I need is another tardy. Catch ya later little lady.” He tipped his head in a cowboy-like fashion with a smile and walked away. Liz turned towards Max, shaking her head in disbelief at Kyle’s incredibly corny humor. Max, however, was frowning.
“What?” She asked him. He shook his head.
“Nothing, just not a fan of him, that’s all.” Max answered. Liz grinned teasingly.
“Not jealous are you?” He looked down at her, close to protesting, but instead drew her into a deep kiss, leaving Liz breathless. He smiled down at her after pulling away.
“Not even a little bit.”
Liz smiled, leaning into his embrace. “How are you feeling?” His voice asked softly against her hair.
“I’m fine. Just tired is all. Nothing a nice helping of class can’t fix.” She joked, pulling away. “Speaking of which, we’re both going to be late if we don’t get a move on.”
“Yeah, I guess so. See you at lunch?” Max asked, still holding onto her hand.
Liz smiled.
“Of course.”
* * *
It was ten minutes into lunch and Liz was still nowhere to be seen. Max closed his eyes, trying to feel for her. He got nothing.
“I wonder where Liz could be.” Isabel thought aloud, watching her brother intently. Worry was etched across his brow.
Alex and Maria were silent, both also studying Max. Their worry grew deeper as he stood up, a frown upon his face.
“Max?” Maria asked when he began pacing.
“I can’t feel her. Either she’s shut me out or….” He ran a hand through his hair. Why hadn’t he noticed it before? He felt like a failure.
Alex stood up and put a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
“I’m sure she’s fine man. Maybe she just got caught up in class. We both know how she is.” Max shook his head.
“No. It’s something else.”
Suddenly, he jerked his head up, his eyes wide. Without another word, he took off, leaving the others to watch after him curiously.
Isabel was the first to speak up.
“Should we follow him?” Maria and Alex both shook their heads, sharing a secret smile.
“No. Everything will be alright.” Maria replied, taking a bite of her sandwich like nothing had happened.
“How do you know?” Michael asked, raising his eyebrows skeptically.
“I just do. I mean if it was something horrible, Max would have said something, duh.” Maria said off handedly.
Isabel and Michael watched Maria and Alex carefully. There was something going on here.
* * *
“Liz?” Max’s soft voice engulfed the air around Liz. She was sitting with her back against the bathroom wall, a bout of morning sickness making her nauseous
“Max? What are you doing here?” She asked. She had no idea how he’d found her, she’d done her best to mask their connection so he wouldn’t feel what she was feeling. However, the last few minutes had been bad enough that she must have lost control.
Alien pregnancies were a great deal different then anything she read in books about human pregnancies. For one, the morning sickness had started a month or two early. It wasn’t your typical vomiting either. She could feel electricity sending shocks throughout her body, especially her abdomen. It was like a severe case of cramps with electric shock.
Liz closed her eyes as another pain shot through her. She bit her lip to hold back the groan of pain. Max’s form appeared immediately by her side.
“Liz, are you alright?” The look in his deep brown pools told her he was feeling what she was. She felt a tear slide down her cheek.
“I’m fi.. fine.” She replied, fighting back a sniffle. Max took her hand in his and pulled her into his lap.
“Close your eyes.” He told her. She listened and curled into his arms. Liz felt Max place his hand over her abdomen. A warm tingle engulfed her body then and she suddenly felt so much better. “There.” Max said holding her close. “Better?” Liz nodded, letting the tears fall. Max kissed her forehead. “Why did you try to close me out?” He asked her, stroking her arm.
“I didn’t want you to know I was hurting. I thought I could handle it on my own.” She sniffed. Max tilted her chin, bringing her eyes to meet his.
“Please don’t ever shut me out Liz. We are meant to go through this together.”
Category: M/L with other CC's thrown into the mix
Disclaimer: The characters of Roswell don't belong to me; I'm just borrowing them to fill the hole in my heart that developed when the series ended.
Rating: Adult-ish
Part 11
Max couldn’t sleep. It was no longer plausible. Liz slumbered peacefully beside him, her chest slowing rising and falling in a pattern most common of a deep sleep. She was curled up next to him her petite hand resting on his bare chest. She looked so beautiful. So peaceful.
She’d been exhausted after her contact with Khivar. Liz had told them over and over again what had happened, what he’d said. Max had hidden his anger well. Though he knew Liz could tell he was extremely upset. Their connection seemed to be growing by the minute.
Max had to admit he was frightened. Afraid of losing the soul mate he'd just finally found. He knew he’d give his life to protect her and their child, but his greatest fear was that even that would not be enough.
He found his thoughts drifting to Tess. Where did she stand in all of this? He knew Michael and Isabel didn’t want to believe she could somehow be their enemy. Heck even he didn’t want to believe that someone they befriended and stuck by through the past five years… someone he dated… could really be against them. But the more he thought about it, the more he sensed that something wasn’t right when it came to Tess.
Max’s gaze traveled to Liz’s form once more. Inside of her was their child. His child. He couldn’t let anything happen to her.
With that final thought, he gently kissed her forehead, wrapped his arms around her, pulled her closer, and forced himself into a restless sleep.
* * *
Alex was exhausted. He’d been up for hours researching crashes, sightings, anything he could find that would help the Pod Squad get a heads up on Khivar. As a human, he felt helpless. Completely and utterly helpless.
He had no supernatural, alien powers to contribute. All he had was his “computer geek-ness”. And after finding nothing that would benefit the group, he felt like a failure. He knew he was missing something. Something in the story Liz and Max had told them. But what?
Sighing deeply, Alex finally laid his head down on his pillow. Sleep would do him some good.
* * *
“We don’t have much time.” The Queen’s voice rang out in Alejander and Marion’s ears. They were rushing the bodies of their closest friends, loves, and charges to a room deep in the dungeons of the castle. As their Prophets, they had failed. Tears streamed down Marion’s cheeks. Rath was forever lost to her. Alejander soothingly rubbed her back, fighting back his own tears of misery. He had to be strong for Marion.
“Forgive me your majesty, but I do not understand. How is this helping them? Why are we not aiding in the search for Khivar? Marion and I are the most qualified for such an endeavor.” Alejander addressed the queen. He did not understand the Queen’s thinking. His friends, his love, they were already dead; there was nothing they could do for them now. Why were they not hunting for the murderous Khivar. He could feel his powers bubbling inside as his anger rose. Khivar needed to pay for his deception and vicious ways.
The Queen stopped and turned to face them, a solemn look on her face.
“They may be lost to us here in this time. But we can save their spirits to live on in the future. The royal crowns of Antar and Velore are at stake. Please, no more questions, we have very little time. You will understand when the moment is right.”
Alejander and Marion nodded as they continued down through the dungeons.
Marion felt a buzz in the back of her mind, a warning of sorts. She caught the eyes of Alejander, he nodded gravely. Something was not right.
“Your majesty.” Alejander’s voice softly addressed her. She stopped, recognizing the tone of his words. “Do you feel that?” She nodded and turned to face them, her eyes growing big.
“I see that this mindwarp is of no use to me any longer as you have sensed my presence.” A feminine voice came from behind them.
“Ava!” Marion and Alejander declared simultaneously. They stepped between the Queen and Khivar’s daughter.
“I hope you don’t think you can stop me. I will have my revenge. And my father will appreciate the work I have done when he discovers I have killed not only you two, but also the Queen of Antar herself. He is already taking care of the King.” She told them maliciously. Her normally blue eyes, turning dark.
“You will not harm her majesty. We shall see to that!” Alejander declared. He could sense Marion’s power building next to him. She was unusually silent, but her love for Rath was filtering her powers into a uniquely strong phase. Ava had no idea what she was dealing with.
“Stay back your majesty.” Marion ordered softly, her eyes taking on a dark color. This twit was responsible for the loss of her love and now was threatening her Queen. She would pay a hefty price.
Alejander took hold of Marion’s hand, signaling her they were to begin. They connected at that moment, his thoughts becoming her own.
-Be weary of her Marion. Ava is as devious as her father.-
-Yes Alejander. But she will pay for what she and her father have done.-
Ava smiled devilishly.
“Shall we begin?”
Without a response, Marion sent a flash of energy at Ava, while Alejander moved to another position. Ava dodged the first blast, but that was expected, for Marion sent another, stronger beam in another direction that hit her dead on. She flew backwards and another beam from Alejander slammed into her.
“You shall not win Ava.” They both told her in unison.
Ava rose from the floor slowly.
“I already have.” She spoke just as a beam came from behind Alejander and Marion, sending them spiraling across the hall. “Thanks dad.” Ava said in a sugary sweet voice.
“Khivar.” Marion hissed. Alejander knew at that point what she was going to do. Before he could stop her from acting irrationally, she had already rose. He laid weakly, watching the events unfold, helpless to save his friend.
“Ah, the ever faithful Marion, Rath’s love toy. I hope it pleasures you to know he died screaming your name. I told him as I killed him I was coming for you next.” Khivar told her, only filtering her anger. She screamed her anger, gathering up all the power she had. She sent a beam of green and white light straight for him, only for it to reflect off his shield. Khivar lifted his arm and casually sent a bolt of red light at her head. She was sent back, hitting the wall, her body slumping to the floor. “Foolish girl.”
As he spoke those words, Marion lifted her head and with her last bit of strength, she sent another powerful bolt directly at Ava.
“Nooooooooo! Daddy!!!” Ava’s voice screamed her last words before her body disintegrated.
“For Rath.” Marion whispered before closing her eyes and the slumber of death to take over.
A tear ran down Alejander’s cheek. His closest friend, lost forever to him. He rose slowly.
Khivar stood over where his daughter’s body was supposed to be. Sadness overcame his features briefly, but was overcome with anger.
“Your turn.” He told Alejander, his eyes going black.
Alejander nodded.
“My life will end, for I have no reason to live. But yours will end tonight as well, for I will never allow you to take my queen. It shall be my final gift to Vilandra.” Khivar gazed at him with a baffled look, oblivious to the power Alejander held as a Prophet.
Alejander knew the time had come. This was the Final End. A power passed down through several generations of Prophets. It was only to be used as a final resort, for it killed the Prophet. Alejander knew this was what he had to do. He bowed to his queen.
“Send them to safety.” He told her before closing his eyes. He gathered up his energy, into a virtual ball. Focusing his power, he opened his eyes. “The Final End is upon us Khivar. You see I have formed a bond between our souls. With my death comes yours.”
Khivar could only watch in amazement as purple light surrounded Alejander. In a matter of moments, Khivar let out a final scream and disintegrated. Alejander fell lifeless to the ground.
A tear fell down the Queens cheeks just as the royal guard appeared.
“Your majesty?”
“They have saved us all. Send word that they shall be sent with the Royal Four. They have proved their love. May they find them in the future.” As she spoke, Alejander and Marion’s bodies disappeared from sight.
* * *
Maria shot up from her bed just as her phone began ringing.
“Alex.” She answered it immediately, still breathing heavily.
“You had it too.” His voice sounded over the line.
“Yes.”
* * *
Liz slammed her locker shut. She had slept amazingly the night before, but she was still exhausted. The weekend had taken its toll on her making for one horrid Monday morning.
“I hate Mondays too.” She jumped at the voice behind her. “Woah woah, take it easy. It’s just me.” She spun around meeting the mirth filled eyes of Kyle Valenti.
“Oh, hey Kyle.” Liz smiled. During her first week, she had run into Kyle quite a few times and chatted with him couple of those times. He had first seemed like an arrogant, sex obsessed football player. But in reality he was your typical nice guy.
“How’s it going? You’re rather jumpy aren’t you?” He teased. She laughed.
“Apparently. I’m just a little tired. I had a pretty exhausting weekend.” Liz replied.
“Uh huh. Well the word on the street is that Max Evans broke up with Tess Harding and you and he were seen together Saturday night after your crazy good concert. What do you have to say about that?” Kyle placed a pretend microphone in her face teasingly. “You move pretty fast Parker.” She laughed.
“Well I guess for once the word on the street is right. I guess you could say Max and I are dating.” Kyle smirked.
“Ah alas, Evans gets the girl again. You sure you’re not up for a ride on the Valenti train?” He joked. She lightly punched his shoulder.
“Ah alas, afraid not.” Max’s voice sounded from behind Liz. She turned to him and smiled, trying to read the look on his face. Kyle smiled.
“Evans. How’s it going?”
“Fine.” Max replied shortly. Awkward silence engulfed the air momentarily before Kyle spoke back up.
“Yeah… same here... just catching up with your gal here, but I should probably get to class. The last thing I need is another tardy. Catch ya later little lady.” He tipped his head in a cowboy-like fashion with a smile and walked away. Liz turned towards Max, shaking her head in disbelief at Kyle’s incredibly corny humor. Max, however, was frowning.
“What?” She asked him. He shook his head.
“Nothing, just not a fan of him, that’s all.” Max answered. Liz grinned teasingly.
“Not jealous are you?” He looked down at her, close to protesting, but instead drew her into a deep kiss, leaving Liz breathless. He smiled down at her after pulling away.
“Not even a little bit.”
Liz smiled, leaning into his embrace. “How are you feeling?” His voice asked softly against her hair.
“I’m fine. Just tired is all. Nothing a nice helping of class can’t fix.” She joked, pulling away. “Speaking of which, we’re both going to be late if we don’t get a move on.”
“Yeah, I guess so. See you at lunch?” Max asked, still holding onto her hand.
Liz smiled.
“Of course.”
* * *
It was ten minutes into lunch and Liz was still nowhere to be seen. Max closed his eyes, trying to feel for her. He got nothing.
“I wonder where Liz could be.” Isabel thought aloud, watching her brother intently. Worry was etched across his brow.
Alex and Maria were silent, both also studying Max. Their worry grew deeper as he stood up, a frown upon his face.
“Max?” Maria asked when he began pacing.
“I can’t feel her. Either she’s shut me out or….” He ran a hand through his hair. Why hadn’t he noticed it before? He felt like a failure.
Alex stood up and put a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
“I’m sure she’s fine man. Maybe she just got caught up in class. We both know how she is.” Max shook his head.
“No. It’s something else.”
Suddenly, he jerked his head up, his eyes wide. Without another word, he took off, leaving the others to watch after him curiously.
Isabel was the first to speak up.
“Should we follow him?” Maria and Alex both shook their heads, sharing a secret smile.
“No. Everything will be alright.” Maria replied, taking a bite of her sandwich like nothing had happened.
“How do you know?” Michael asked, raising his eyebrows skeptically.
“I just do. I mean if it was something horrible, Max would have said something, duh.” Maria said off handedly.
Isabel and Michael watched Maria and Alex carefully. There was something going on here.
* * *
“Liz?” Max’s soft voice engulfed the air around Liz. She was sitting with her back against the bathroom wall, a bout of morning sickness making her nauseous
“Max? What are you doing here?” She asked. She had no idea how he’d found her, she’d done her best to mask their connection so he wouldn’t feel what she was feeling. However, the last few minutes had been bad enough that she must have lost control.
Alien pregnancies were a great deal different then anything she read in books about human pregnancies. For one, the morning sickness had started a month or two early. It wasn’t your typical vomiting either. She could feel electricity sending shocks throughout her body, especially her abdomen. It was like a severe case of cramps with electric shock.
Liz closed her eyes as another pain shot through her. She bit her lip to hold back the groan of pain. Max’s form appeared immediately by her side.
“Liz, are you alright?” The look in his deep brown pools told her he was feeling what she was. She felt a tear slide down her cheek.
“I’m fi.. fine.” She replied, fighting back a sniffle. Max took her hand in his and pulled her into his lap.
“Close your eyes.” He told her. She listened and curled into his arms. Liz felt Max place his hand over her abdomen. A warm tingle engulfed her body then and she suddenly felt so much better. “There.” Max said holding her close. “Better?” Liz nodded, letting the tears fall. Max kissed her forehead. “Why did you try to close me out?” He asked her, stroking her arm.
“I didn’t want you to know I was hurting. I thought I could handle it on my own.” She sniffed. Max tilted her chin, bringing her eyes to meet his.
“Please don’t ever shut me out Liz. We are meant to go through this together.”