Double Trouble(AU M/L MATURE) New A/N 4/7/06 [WIP]

[Roswell 10/2/00]

Hi Everyone,
Today as is my 23rd Birthday (April 4th) so as a Birthday present to myself and to all of you here is my new chapter! Enjoy!
Love,
Erin aka Roswell 10/2/00
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Breathe the pressure
Come play my game I'll test ya.
Psycho somatic addict insane.
Come play my game.
Inhale inhale you're the victim.
Come play my game.~Prodigy

Chapter Thirty

"Cut that’s enough for today." Dawson said as he turned off his camera. "So what time should we be here tomorrow?" Pacey asked as he looked at Dawson. "I want all of Blackwell’s workers, and singers here tomorrow to go over the opening scene." Dawson sighed as he looked over his notes.

"Ok see you then Dawson." Joey said as she and everyone started to gather their things.

Dawson then went up to Isabel "hey Isabel I heard what happened. I am so sorry. Look if it makes you feel better I decided to put Todd on editing. This way you won't be around each other and Michael will replace his part." Dawson said as he smiled at her.

Word had gotten to Dawson through the grape vine as to what happened to Isabel so he decided this would be the best decision for everyone working on the film especially for Isabel.

"Thanks Dawson you really didn't have to but I appreciate it." Isabel said as she slightly smiled as Dawson patted her on the back.

"If you need any thing let me know." He said before walking over to Max and Liz. "So are you guys ready to start?" Dawson said looking at them.

"Yeah let’s get this over with." Max said as he looked over his script before putting it down.

Max and Liz then walked over to the pier where Dawson was filming.

"Ok when ever you guys are ready." Dawson said as he turned his camera on.

(Yvonna White and James Blane meet for the first time)

James: "Miss White could I have a few words with you. James Blane FBI."

(Shows badge and flips open his note book)

Yvonna:"Of course"

James:” How long have you know Rick Blackwell?"

Yvonna: "About three months. He is my boss at Blackwell’s club."
(James starts to take notes.)

James:” Notice anything unusual about his behavior lately? Anything out of the ordinary shortness in temper, agiated?"

Yvonna:"No nothing look Mr.Blane what is this about?"

James:” About 3 weeks ago there was a murder at Blackwell’s. We still think the murder might be out there. It's protocol that we question everyone who was there that night."

(James looks over his notes and then looks up)

James:” Were you aware of Blackwell’s involvement with the Mob?"

Yvonna:" Are you saying that Rick is involved with the murder?"

James:" It seems only natural after all there was blood on his hands and a gun in his jacket pocket. There is rumor for suspicion that is why I am here to show that he is innocent. Ever hear of the name Nathanial Fox?"

Yvonna:" Fox what does he have to do with anything? He and Rick were partners a while back."

James:” Does he still keep in touch with him?"

Yvonna:" Yes he came as soon as he heard what happened at the Club. Oh but Mr. Blane Nathanial is a good man he would never hurt anyone."

James:” Are you and this National Fox close?"

(James looks her straight in the eye)

Yvonna:" Look if you want answers to your questions then go and ask him.

(James flips his notebook closed and looks at her)

James:" Thank you for your time Miss White. I am sure this won't be the last time we see each other.

"Cut" Dawson said as Liz and Max looked at him. Dawson then walked up to them he defiantly could feel the tension between them as he watched the scene. "Ok that was great but I need you to be less intense." Dawson said as he read through the script.

"I need you Max to be more intrigued with Yvonna there is a sense of mystery about her that has captivated you. Out of all the people you have questioned she is the one you find the most interesting through you can't figure out why." Dawson said as he tried to lay out the scene.

"And Liz I need you to be more curious, you are cautious and reserved when it comes to his questions, however you find James different from any of the other people you have encountered as a result of the tragedy." Dawson said as he looked at Liz.

"Oh and I need you guys to feel more I felt the scene was too flat. Look I don't know what is going on between you two but just try to focus on the characters at hand and forget about your lives for once." Dawson said smiling as he went back to his director’s chair and turned his camera on.

"And action" He said as the scene started again.

Liz looked out on to the pier as she watches the wave’s crash against the dock beams.

"Miss White could I have a few words with you. James Blane FBI." Max said as he approached her and showed her his badge.

Liz looked up at him slightly startled "Of course" she said as Max flips open his note pad and grabs his pen ready to take notes.

Max then looks up at her.” How long have you known Rick Blackwell?"

"About three months. He is my boss at Blackwell’s club." Liz said as she looked at the strange man in front of her.

Max nodded his head as he wrote a few things and then looked at her.

"Notice anything unusual about his behavior lately? Anything out of the ordinary shortness in temper, agiated?" Max said as he tried to get some information out of her.

Liz looked at him a little taken aback. "No nothing. Look Mr.Blane what is this about?" she said as she looked into his eyes.

Max sighes"About 3 weeks ago there was a murder at Blackwell’s. We still think the murder might be out there. It's protocol that we question everyone who was there that night."

He then glanced out at the ocean and the back at Liz.

"Were you aware of Blackwell’s involvement with the Mob?"

"Are you saying that Rick is involved with the murder?" Liz cried in defense as she looked at him.

"It seems only natural after all there was blood on his hands and a gun in his jacket pocket. There is rumor for suspicion that is why I am here to show that he is innocent. Ever hear of the name Nathanial Fox?" Max said as he tried to explain what his motives were.

Liz looked up surprise hearing the name. "Fox what does he have to do with anything? He and Rick were partners a while back."

Max wrote in his note pad and then looked up at her” Does he still keep in touch with him?"

"Yes he came as soon as he heard what happened at the Club. Oh but Mr. Blane Nathanial is a good man he would never hurt anyone." Liz said as she tried to recall the events of the murder and who Fox was as a person.


"Are you and this Nathanial Fox close?" Max said as he looked deep into her eyes.

Liz hesitated and then said in a firm voice "Look if you want answerers to your questions then go and ask him.

Max then closed his notepad and sighed. He was about to say his last line however Liz cut Max off.

"Tell me Mr. Blane why are you really here?" Liz said as she walked up to Max.

Dawson just kept on rolling he knew it wasn't in the script but liked where the scene was going.

Max was a little surprised by that Liz decided to change the script a little but played along as he watched her move closer to him.

"Looks to me like you only want to cause more trouble. I figure you’re used to getting what you want. So tell me detective who do you really think the victim is here?" Liz said in a low voice as she looked deep into Max's eyes.

Max looked into her eyes and saw a slight spark of innocence and desire flash in them. However he knew he had to be strong.

"Thank you for your time Miss White. I am sure this won't be the last time we see each other. Max said as he moved away from Liz and slowly walked away.

"Cut" Dawson said. "That was amazing! I loved how you added to the scene. Just a great job. I can't wait to re-watch it. Thanks you guys are free to leave." Dawson said as he smiled and shut off his camera as he gathered up his equipment.

"There is my girl." Chris beamed as he engulfed Liz in a kiss right in front of his brother as they walked off set.

"So are we still on for tonight?' He said as he wrapped his arm around her.

"Of course" Liz said smiling as they walked hand in hand.

Max felt his heart arch but there was nothing he could do. Liz was Chris's and nothing was going to change that. He wasn't going to play there games any more. So instead of getting angry he was going to make the best of it for Dawson’s and everyone else’s sake.

He wasn't going to let Dawson down with his film and was going to try his best to smooth things out with Liz even if her heart belonged to someone else.
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"Hey Isabel" Todd said as he walked up to her as she walked down town.

"Don't talk to me!" She cried as she hurried faster. "Oh come on Isabel I didn't mean to hurt you. I was drunk." Todd pleaded as Isabel stopped and spun around.

"You know Todd I thought that love meant trying to please the other person even if it meant getting hurt. I realize now that it doesn't work that way. I don't care if you are rich. You are so poor in other ways that you know what I don't need your money and I don't need you anymore." Isabel said as she turned around and continued walking and left Todd to his thoughts.
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Isabel entered her room and sat down at her desk. She then took a book called a collection of poems by Robert Frost and opened it up to a certain page. There was a letter with her name on it. It was the letter Alex had given her with the purple rose. She finally opened it up and began to read.

Dear Isabel,
I know you are probably wounding why I gave you a purple rose well a little bird told me it was your favorite color and that it means love at first sight. How fitting because I really believed I met an angel who I have fallen in love with.

I know crazy being I hardly know you. Well despite what people say about the Ice Princess I believe that behind all that ice lies a heart full of warmth. If only you would melt the ice a little and show that side people would be shocked with what they would find inside of you.

I honestly believe that you are a good person. I don't know why you are so cold I am sure you have your reasons but please give me a change. Look you can throw out this letter or even rip it up if you want but just know that no matter what I care. I will always be here if you want to talk.

You will always have a friend in me just like a shinning star I will always be here watching you from a far but close enough so if you ever feel lost or lose your way I will be here to listen.

You have a beautiful soul Isabel Evans. I just wish you would let it shine more.

Your star,
Alex

Isabel wiped the tears from her eyes and smiled. Her life had been so hard. It was mostly full of darkness and emptiness and now for the first time she believed that there was finally a light at the end of the tunnel.

Isabel then walked down stairs holding the letter in her hand. She saw Alex outside looking up at the night sky. “Isabel are you ok?” Alex said as he saw tears streaming down her face.

She then hugged him and whispered “Thank you.”

[Roswell 10/2/00]

Chapter Thirty

Isabel smiled through teary eyes as Alex smiled as they broke from their hug.

"I read your letter it was beautiful" Isabel sighed as she looked at Alex.

"I meant every word. It came from the heart." Alex said grinning.

"Todd and I broke up. You see he never appreciated me. For most of my life no one ever appreciated me. My parents were too busy with their own lives to care about me and my brothers. You’re the first person Alex to see me for who I am and that’s ok. Thank you" Isabel said smiling.

"Look Isabel I know how hard your life is but I am glad I met you." Alex said softly.

"Me too. So where does that leave us?" Isabel said as she searched for the answers she had some many questions to as to where she and Alex stood.

"How about we start as friends and see where it takes us." Alex said looking into her eyes.

"Friends I can deal with that." Isabel said smiling.

"Ok so in honor of the start of our friendship we should celebrate by going bowling" Alex beamed.

"Bowling?" Isabel said puzzled as she looked at him.

"Yeah you see it's a time honored tradition between my friends Maria and Liz and I went there all the time. It's how we bonded. Every Friday night we used to go and sometimes we would go lane walking." Alex grinned.

"Dawson’s movie night Roswell's bowling." Isabel said laughing.

"Bowling I think I can do." Isabel said smiling.

"Ok besides you need a night out. I have a feeling this is going to be the start of a beautiful friendship." Alex said smiling.

"OK just as long as you don't start calling me Louis from Casablanca" Isabel said as the two of them laughed as started to get ready for a night of bowling.
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"Chris this is incredible" Liz said as they walked along the decorated boat as the cruise ship sailed along the ocean.

"Never underestimate a Drue Valentine Boat cruise party." Chris said smirking as he wrapped his arm around Liz.

"Wow it's just beautiful" Liz said as she looked up at the Christmas lights covering the boat.

"So are you" Chris said as he kissed her.

"Oh my god Chris Wolf Evans is that you!" a tall girl with blond hair said as she walked up to Chris.

"Hi Kristy" Chris said smiling as he held Liz's hand.

"Kristy Livingstone this is Liz Parker." Chris said as the two girls greeted each other.

"Kristy and I went to Capeside together. You still into Cheerleading?" Chris asked as Kristy smiled.

"Yeah you know me I mean after being senior Caption of the Capeside squad how could I give up the sport. Of course I must say Duke has way better uniforms then Capeside" Kristy as her and Chris laughed.

"Oh god those things were hideous. You looked more like hooker then Cheerleaders. I am surprised Pacy's brother didn't arrest you at one of the games." Chris said as Kristy laughed.

"Yeah I was a Capeside slut and damn proud of it" Kristy laughed.

"So you’re a Blue Devil now. Look out Capeside for the devil with the blue dress on." Chris said grinning as he waved his hands back and forth in front of him.

"Funny Wolf. So Liz where are you from?" Kristy asked as she ignored Chris's antics.

"I am from Roswell New Mexico but I go to Harvard in Boston. I am here visiting Chris's sister Isabel who is roommates with my friend Maria." Liz said smiling.

"That’s great. Harvard that’s impressive. But that’s a very hard and demanding school. I am sure it can be stressful at times." Kristy said smiling at Liz.

"Yeah but I love it. So I guess you know The Creekers, you know Dawson, Pacey..."

"Oh my god Pacey Whitter" Kristy said cutting Liz off. "He is the sweetest man. I will never meet a man like Pacy Whitter for as long as I live. He is definitely a unique and special one." Kristy beamed.

"That he is." Liz said smiling.

"So how long have you known Chris?" Kristy asked intrigued.

"Since May. We are dating." Chris said as he held Liz close to him.

"Wow you two are dating. That’s great. Congratulations. Take good care of this one Chris." Kristy said grinning.

"Oh don't worry I plan to." Chris said as he kissed Liz.

"Well it was great seeing you Chris. Nice meeting you Liz. I hope to see you guys soon." Kristy said as she walked away.
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"How did you bowl a 170? That’s amazing!" Alex cried as Isabel and him entered the house.

"I know I surprised myself. I am horrible at bowling so this is a once in a life time thing for me." Isabel said laughing.

'What are you two so happy about?" Maria said as she looked up from her book as she lay on the couch.

"Oh Alex took me bowling." Isabel said glowing.

"Aw yes the honored Roswell tradition. Glad you two had fun. Next thing you know Isabel Alex will be introducing you to his world of sci-fi movies and computer websites." Maria said laughing.

"Thanks Maria make me more of a geek then I already am" Alex said laughing.

"Aw I love Geeks" Isabel laughed as he ruffled Alex hair as he blushed.

"Well I am going to get some sleep. You guys coming?" Maria asked as she looked at them.

"No actually we were going to watch some Alias. I have all three seasons on DVD so we can have a little marathon." Isabel said beaming as Alex grinned. "Aw Sweet! Maria are you in?" Alex said as he looked at her.

Maria jumped off the couch. "Oh god not you too Isabel this is too much I can handle in one night. I am going to bed!" Maria cried as she walked up the stairs annoyed as Alex and Isabel laughed.
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Chris and Liz entered the hall way and made their way upstairs.

"Chris thanks for a great time. I had so much fun." Liz smiled as she looked into Chris's eyes.

"I'm glad" He whispered as he kissed her. "Well good night Liz. Sweet Dreams." Chris said softy as they kissed on last time before Liz closed her bed room door.
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Liz slept soundly until she heard a soft rattling. "Chris" She said as she rubbed her eyes and sat up. When her eyes focused to the dim light she saw Max by her window putting the finishing touches on a stand that held a telescope.

"Max what are you doing?" Liz said sleepily as she blinked her eyes and stared at him.

He then smiled and sat down on her bed. "Well I saw how much you took a liking to my telescope and so I though you might want to try it out and see a different view from your window." Max said as he looked at her.

She smiled slightly. "Thank you"

"Consider it as a truce between you and me. Now I could go on and tell you why my brother is not good for you and the type of person that he is. But I am not going to do that. You guys are going out now and I have to learn to respect that.

Instead I came here to start over. We are going to be working together and I don't want there to always be tension between us. It's not fair to you or me or to Dawson and his film. We both made a promise to be ourselves around each other so can we at least be friends?" Max said looking at Liz.

She was beautiful as he looked at her in the moon light. It broke his heart to know that she wasn't his but he had to learn to accept that as he looked into her eyes and waited for her answer.

"Of course we can be friends. Look I have been doing a lot of thinking and I am sorry for how I acted the other night with Chris. It was selfish. I am so sorry what happened to your sister. She is really lucky to have a brother like you." Liz said softly.

Max smiled slightly. "Look you might have to focus the telescope. The knob is to the right. When you get it crystal clear the sight is really beautiful." He said softly as he looked deep into her eyes.

"I'm sure it is. Thank you. I look forward to seeing it. “Liz said as she looked into his eyes.

"Well good night Liz. May you have peaceful dreams" Max said softly as Liz snuggled down under the covers.

"You too" she said as she smiled at him before she closed her eyes. He looked at her one last time sleeping in the moon light before he left her room.
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A/N Hi Everyone Tomorrow I am going to see Maroon 5 in concert in NYC at Radio City with my friend Kerry (who is another Roswellian). She is staying over the weekend. I can't wait for the concert it should be a blast! So my new part should be up by Friday or Saturday depending. Enjoy!

[Roswell 10/2/00]

Hi Everyone,

The Maroon 5 concert in NYC at Radio City was amazing!!! The Donnas opened up which were great and Maroon was amazing they had the place rocking!!!! My friend Kerry and I had a blast!!!

We even got a chance to meet up with Jennifer aka Dreamer 4 Ever for coffee at Starbucks before heading to the show! It was great.We had so much fun!

Over all it was a great night in the city!

Thank you everyone for all of the feedback it means the world to me!!

Strawberry Shortcake 17 I am so happy you enjoy how I write Pacey. I love him!!! Pacey Whitter was my favorite character on Dawson Creek and so I am glad I am portraying his character really well. I wanted to capture the essence of the Whitter. Your comment made my day!!!

Over all thank you all for your feedback and support in writing this story. From the bottom of my heart it really means the world to me.

Anyway sit back relax and enjoy!
Love,
Erin aka Roswell 10/2/00
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Chapter Thirty Two

In the morning Chris arrived at Jen's house as early morning rays shinned in the blue sky.

"Hey Chris right on time. Are you ready to do an easy 7 miles?" she said grinning.

"Linely you are going to be the death of me" Chris groaned.

"That’s my job." Jen said grinning as they stretched before heading out on the empty streets.

"So Liz and I are dating." Chris beamed as he ran along side of Jen.

"Really so is she like a long term thing or is this going to be another flavor of the week?" Jen said looking at him as they jogged along the docks.

"Oh this is long term. My parents fell in love with her last weekend at the Historical Ball." Chris beamed.

"Wow that’s impressive. It takes a lot to win over the Evans." Jen said surprised as she picked up speed.

"Well they never meet Liz Parker." Chris said as he ran to catch up with her.

"Wow you really love her. I haven't seen you like this since Abby!" Jen said in shock.

"She's unlike anyone I have even met that for sure." Chris said as they crossed a busy intersection.

"So I am guessing you two haven't..." Jen said looking at him as she nodded her head to the side.

"No Jen I haven't slept with Liz. Oh believe me I want to." Chris smirked.

"But she won't let you?" Jen said as they ran up a steep hill.

"Um yeah something like that." Chris said as he tried to keep up with Jen.

"Now Chris don't take this the wrong way but that's really good! Maybe for the first time you will actually have a real relationship for once." Jen said as she reached the top of the hill as Chris panted after her.

"Wow a relationship. That's new to me." Chris said as he stop with Jen on the hill as they caught their breath.

"Yeah well its better then a random hook up with no attachments. Believe me Pacey and I tried that once and it didn't work because we were already friends." Jen said as she stretched.

"Oh" Chris said looking at her as he wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Oh I am not saying that you two will never sleep with each other it's just better to wait until you are in love. It makes it better because you really know the person and are willing to give yourself to them unconditionally. Believe me sex can complicate things but if you hold out for the right one it's worth it." Jen said smiling at Chris.

"Really better when I slept with you." Chris said looking at Jen as he tried to comprehend what she said.

"Yes Chris I was a one night stand. It changes when you are in love and you my friend are." Jen said grinning as Chris smiled.

"Well I guess it's all down hill from here." Chris said as he and Jen started to run down the hill.
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Liz woke up and snuggled back into her bed. She didn't want to leave. She wanted to stay in her warm bed all day however she knew there was something she had to do as she got up out of bed.

She got dressed and in an hour was walking along the streets of capeside.

"Oh morning Liz" a voice said as Liz turned to see Tess walking up to her.

"Hi Tess. How are you?" Liz said smiling at the curly blond hair girl in front of her.

"I am great. I am off to get some coffee if you want to join me." She said sweetly.

"Sure I would love some. But first could I pick up some flowers." Liz said as her and Tess walked into the florist shop.

After buying a bouquet of purple roses Liz and Tess went to get coffee.

"So it seems like you are fitting well nicely here." Tess said as her and Liz sat down on a huge red couch as they drank their coffee.

"Yes Capeside is so different from Roswell." Liz said smiling.

"Yeah I am sure the Alien Capital of the World lacks the feel of the ocean beach scenery." Tess said as he and Liz laughed.

"Yeah but I bet you don't get any weird people like we do."

"Oh you would be surprised. You have Aliens we have tourists." Tess said as her and Liz burst out laughing.

"Well at least for 9 months out of the year I can spend my time in Boston and get away from the little green men." Liz said grinning as she looked at Tess.

"Right Harvard girl. But I am sure that those Harvard smart paints men can get boring after a while. I mean I'd take a little green man any day." Tess said as she took a sip of her coffee.

"Really?" Liz said as she looked at Tess strange.

"Oh yeah little green men are so much better. Besides I hear they do it better. They can beam me up anytime." Tess said in a sexy voice as she burst out laughing.

"They can abduct me I don't mind. I need to fine me one of those." Liz said laughing.

"Well you know Max spent some time in New Mexico. If aliens look that good then take me to your leader." Tess said as she nudged Liz and wiggled her eye brows.

"Ha ha funny Tess." Liz said as she blushed. "So the rumor is that you and Chris are going out?" Tess said as she looked at Liz.

"What how do you know that?" Liz said shocked.

"Word travels fast here. Look all I am saying is just be careful with Chris. The Evans have secrets." Tess said in a low voice.

"Secrets what do you mean?" Liz said as she looked deep into Tess's piercing blue eyes.

"I'm not sure. Just don't get into deep ok." Tess said in a concerned voice as she touched Liz's hand.

"I don't understand Tess?" Liz said puzzled as she looked at her.

Tess smiled slightly. "Look I know you are staying at the Evans and I have known them a long time. I know when not to get involved. Like I said they have secrets." Tess said as she let go of Liz's hand.

"Did they do something to you?" Liz said in a low voice.

"No but they will try to destroy you. Isabel tried to do that with Kyle and I. You see Kyle and Isabel were dating for a while back in high school. The relationship didn't last long and so then Kyle and I started going out.

Well it killed her because Kyle was going to be her date to the homecoming dance. Isabel and I were competing for home coming queen and well I got it. So after that she broke off the friendship with me. That was our senior year. Isabel was never one to let go of grudges that is why she is so cold to me after 4 years. She thinks I stole everything from her." Tess said in a low voice.

"I see. I am really sorry." Liz said softly as she looked at Tess.

"Don't be. Not everyone in that family is bad just be careful." Tess said as she looked at the sweet innocent girl in front of her.

"I really should go. I am late for work. If you see Isabel tell her I hope she is feeling better." Tess said as she got up from the couch.

"I will" Liz said as she rose with her.

"Nice to see you again Liz." Tess said as she smiled knowing that Max was right she was different and his ideal dream girl she just hoped she would see that and not break his heart.

"You too Tess." Liz said as they left the coffee shop.
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Liz walked into Isabel’s room holding a bouquet of purple roses.

"These are for you." Liz said as she handed her the roses and sat down on the bed.

"They are so beautiful. Liz you should of." Isabel smiled.

"Isabel I am so sorry about what happened at the Ball. It was so selfish. You can hate me if you want. I would after what I did." Liz said softly.

"If there is anyone to hate it is Todd. I don't blame you. I blame him. I wish no one to ever go through what I went through." Isabel said softly.

"Your eye looks better how is your arm?" Liz asked concerned.

"Better my wounds are healing both on the outside and inside. Liz your friend Alex has been amazing through out this whole thing. I am really lucky Maria invited you and Alex to Capeside." Isabel said smiling as she smelled the roses.

"I am glad you invited us. Oh Tess says hi and hopes you are feeling better. I ran into her this morning and we got coffee." Liz said as she looked at Isabel.

Isabel’s mind drifted as her eyes wondered to the roses as she smiled. "Tess how is she?" Isabel said as she looked up at Liz.

"She is good. She misses you as a friend." Liz said as she looked at Isabel.

"Well I am glad she is doing well." Isabel sighed.

"Here" Liz said as she pulled out her cell phone.

"She would love to hear from you." Liz said as she gave Isabel her phone.

Liz then got up from the bed and placed the roses on her dresser as Isabel stared at the phone.

"Liz" She called as Isabel looked up at her. She was so pure and innocent as she looked into her deep brown eyes.

"Yes"

"Thank you" Isabel said softly as Liz nodded as Isabel dialed the number.

She held it up to her ear as it rang.

"Hello" a sweet voice said on the other end.

Isabel’s eyes started to tear up hearing the familiar voice. She then took a deep breath as she said in a slightly shacking smiling voice.

"Hi Tess...It's Isabel"

[Roswell 10/2/00]

Chapter Thirity Three

"Isabel your display at the Historical Ball was appauling. I had to spend all weekend explainging to the Valentines why you acted that way and how sorry I was for my own daughters behavior" Mrs. Evans cried as she looked at Isabel.

"Look Mother I am sorry I spolied your percious little party. You certainly didn't seem the care about what happened to me." Isabel hissed as she looked at her mom.

"I spoke to Todds parents today. They said that you two broke up. Where would they get a crazy idea like that." Mrs. Evans sighed as she looked up from her newspaper.

"Because I broke up with Todd." Isabel said coldly as she looked at her mother.

"You most certainly didn't. Now I ask you to go over to Todd's house and clear this whole thing up" Mrs. Evans said as she took a sip of her coffee.

"No mother." Isabel said firmly.

"What did you say" Mrs. Evans said as she looked up at her daughter in shock.

"I said no"

"Isabel Todd is a good man. Your acting foolish." Mrs. Evans said firmly.

"Really was I acting foolish when he hit me. Don't deny it mother you see the burses the marks." Isabel cried as she held out her arm as tears picked her eyes.

"You tore your dress that is all. Look I am not about to see you wast your life away with that... that boy." Mrs. Evans spat as she waved her arm.

"You mean Alex?" Isabel said as she looked at her mom.

"You spent too long to get to where you are today. I am not about to see you waste your furture away on some boy from New Mexico. Now get this silly crush out of your system and start acting like the Evans you were rasied to be. Todd is what is best for you." Mrs. Evans said said sofly as she paced her arms on her daughters shoulders.

"How would you know what is best for me. You don't even know me." Isabel said firmly.

Diana then slapped her daughter as Isabel winced in pain as she held her cheek.

"You ungreatful spoiled brat! How dare you talk to me that way after everything your father and I sacrificed for you to give you this life." Diana hissed.

"I always thought you were the smarter one outside of the twins. It seems your brother Chris fianlly got it right. If you know what is best you will open your eyes and see that Todd is the right one for you. Just like Chris is the right one for Liz." Diana said as she started to rub Isabels arm.

"Don't touch me" Isabel spat pulling her arm way.

"Honey" Mrs. Evans said sweetly as she walked closer to her daughter.

"You know mother you are the one who is blind. Your family is falling apart right in frount of your eyes but you refuse to see it. Your right mother I did tear my dress. But I refuse to be another one of your pawns in your twisted game. I pity you!" Isabel hissed as she stormed out of the room.
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Isabel reached her fathers office where she saw Chris reading an account book.

"Just brushing up on the family credit history. Tell me how much do you want when the estate is ours?" Chris beamed as he looked at Isabel.

"I don't want it" Isabel said firmly as she looked at Chris.

"What!" Chris cried in shock as he closed the book.

Isabel sighed "I don't want it" she said agian as Chris laughed.

"Isabel I swear I think Todd knocked some sense out of you." Chris smirked as he placed the book down.

"HOW DARE YOU! YOU DIDN'T EVEN TRY TO STOP HIM. YOU LET ME LET ME LIE THERE. YOU SAW IT HAPPEN AND YOU DID NOTHING!" Isabel yelled as tears filled her eyes.

"Look Isabel you know what the plan was for me to get with Liz and get in good graces with mom and dad. I say it went over smoothly." Chris said as he looked at her.

Isabel tried to control the rage that was boling up inside of her. "Oh so you would of risked being with Liz over saving you own sister!" Isabel cried getting all flustered.

"Calm down Isabel. Your making a big deal out of nothing. Todd is a good guy." Chris said as he tried to calm his sister down.

"Your starting to sound like mom" Isabel hissed as she satired at him

"Mom?What are you talking about?" Chirs said puzzled as he looked at her.

"Nothing. Look Chris the pack the plan it's over." Isabel said firmly.

"Over? But what about the estate? getting back at our brother?" Chris said in shock.

"I have just been doing a lot of thinking and what we are doing is worng." Isabel said as she looked deep into her brothers eyes.

Chris smirked as if an light blub just went off in his head. "I see what this is. The good twin vs. the bad twin. Max saves you and now you think you owe him." Chris said grinning as he slightly chuckled.

"Get your head out of the clouds Isabel! How quickly you forget all the times through out the years how he stole everything from us." Chris said firmly as he shook his head and smiled.

"But he couldn't steal Liz Parker" Chris said as his eyes gleamed over his triumph.

"Chris were destroying an innocent life. This has to stop." Isabel said as she pleaded with him.

"Well, well, well it seem the tabels have turned now your begging to me." Chris laughed at Isabels display.

"Chris I don't care about the money or about getting back at Max. But Liz she is not a part of this. Why should she be dragged into this she is innocent. It has nothing to do with Max." Isabel cried hoping her brother would believe her.

"Aw but she does. You see Max and I are both in love with her" Chris said smiling.

"Fine Chris your in love with her. Just don't use her. Promise me you won't. As far as I am concerned you might actually already have the estate after the talk I had with mom. Your in her good graces and she was praising you the whole time. So as far as I am concerned the pack or plan we had is finished. Your free to do what you want.

Just please Chris if you really truly love her then don't get her involved with the family matters. Love her for her and don't treat her as some prize possession." Isabel said distressed as she looked deep into Chris eyes.

Chris looked into his sisters eyes he never saw her so volunerable or more innocent. She was right he already had everything he wanted and it was unfair to Liz.

Normally he would keep to the plan to get the estate but for Liz's sake he would give it all up if it ment to be with her. Liz had this power over him he never felt before and so he decided to let go of his dream of inhearting the Evans estate and focus on his dream of Liz.

Chris closed his eyes and sighed before opening them. "Your right Isabel I vow to you that the pack between us is broken. Liz is more important." Chris said as he saw the joy in hsi sisters face as she smiled.

"Thank you" she whispered as she left the room.

[Roswell 10/2/00]

Chapter Thirty Four

Liz finished looking over her script when Maria barged into her room.

"OK we have to talk" she cried as Liz stared at her as if she had just turned into a monster.

"Ok" Liz said surprised.

"Not here. Let’s go to the creek." Maria said as her and Liz left the room.

In a half an hour they were at the creek and sitting on the docks.

"OK so talk." Liz said as she looked at Maria.

"It's about you and Chris." Maria sighed as she looked at her best friend.

"What about me and Chris?" Liz asked surprised.

"Look Liz I know that Isabel and I in the beginning wanted to set the two of you up. We were thrilled to find out that you two liked each other. But now you guys are dating and well..." Maria hesitated as she tried to find the words.

"So you don't want me to be happy. Is that it?" Liz said abruptly as she looked at Maria.

"No Liz of course I want you to be happy. It's just that after seeing Isabel and what happened to her I just can't help but wonder why Chris didn’t help her. Liz you are a sweet person I just don't want to see you get hurt." Maria said concerned.

"I see what you are trying to do Maria and I am tired of it. I am not a child. I don't need people telling me what to do. I am old enough to make my own decisions." Liz said coldly.

"I know you are Liz. But you are a smart girl I don't see why you are still with Chris after what happened." Maria said as she looked at Liz.

"I have my reasons Maria" Liz said smiling as she looked at Maria.

"What reasons are those the ones in your head or the ones felt with your heart? Look just be careful with Chris. Ok. I worry about you." Maria said as she looked at Liz.

"Maria if you are concerned that I am going to let what happen to Isabel happen to me your wrong. Ok." Liz said as she squeezed Maria's hand.

"I know. I just had to say it. You know me being the over protected friend that I am." Maria said smiling as she looked at Liz.

"That’s why I love you." Liz said as she hugged her.

"OK so lets go and hit the town I am in the mood for some ice cream what do you say?" Maria beamed as she got up from the docks.

"Sounds great" Liz smiled.
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"Ok guys rehearsal today is going to be about 2 hours sorry I had to cut it short but my parents need help at the restaurant a critic is coming so they are really stressed." Dawson said as he addressed the cast.

"Sounds good to me. I could use a little R & R your killing me Dawson. I mean you are one brutal director" Pacey said teasing his best friend.

"Well I promise there won't be any dead bodies here tonight well maybe some fake ones" Dawson said as everyone laughed.

"I hate working props. A night at the Morag just what I wanted just call me the grave digger" Jen said sarcastically.

"Aw come on Jen your grams would be proud. You could give them there last rights" Jack smirked.

"Funny Jack real funny" Jen said staring at him.

"Ok can we just start so we can finish by 8" Andy said as she looked at her watch.

"Alright lets get started I want everyone in costumes as usual. So get ready I will call you when you are up" Dawson said as he looked over his notes.
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A tall blond girl entered the rehearsal as she smiled.

"Kristy Livenstone what did I do to deserve the honor? Pacey said as he came up and hugged her. "Pacey Whitter It's been a while. Glad to see you haven't lost your charm" Kristy said smiling as she greeted him.

"Kristy how are you?" Joey said as she hugged her. "I am really well. Where is Dawson?" Kristy said as she looked around.

"Over there in the directors chair of course" Joey said nodding her head in the direction Dawson was in. "Oh great see you guys later." Kristy beamed as she headed over to Dawson.
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Dawson greeted Kristy as they talked and went over some notes before Kristy headed over to the tables set up in the back.

"Kristy Livenstone? What are you doing here?" a voice said in shock.

"Max Evans! It's been too long." Kristy said as she hugged him.

"How are you?" Kristy said smiling as she looked up at the tall attractive man in front of her.

"I am good. Staring in Dawson's play if you couldn't tell." Max said as he looked down at the suit he was wearing as he placed his detective hat on.

"You look good" Kristy said laughing. "So how are you? Why are you here?" Max said looking at her. "Oh I am here to help Dawson out on makeup. He needed a few extra hands for tonight to work on everyone. So I was more then willing to put my stills to good use. Being I am studying to be a makeup artist." Kristy said smiling.

The two of them stood there catching up on old times as everyone got ready for filming.

"Joey who is that?"

"Who?"

"That girl with Max?" Liz said as she watched the two of them talk and laugh.

"Oh that’s Kristy Livenstone. We went to Capeside high with her back in the day. Sweet girl, caption of the cheerleading squad, and the dream girl of our school practically every guy wanted to be with her. Pacey being one of them.

It was like he lived out his fantasy the night he danced with her in the hallway our sophomore year at the capeside homecoming dance." Joey said as she looked at Kristy burst into laugher.

"Oh why is she here?" Liz asked curious.

"Oh I think she is helping with makeup." Joey said as she finished putting on her black silk gloves and walked over to Pacey.

Liz stared at Max and Kristy talking and laughing away until two arms wrapped around her waist breaking her stair. "Hey Doll do you know how sexy you look in that dress." Chris whispered as he kissed Liz's cheek.

She slightly smiled as she looked at Max one last time before turning to face Chris. "You look great" She said as she kissed him.

"Oh hey Liz" Kristy said as Chris and Liz broke from their kiss. "Oh Kristy nice to see you again." Liz smiled as she looked at her and Max.

"Chris good to see you." Kristy said as she hugged him. "I am helping out with makeup tonight. It turned out Dawson needed an extra hand." Kristy said beaming.

"Really?" Liz said as she looked up at the tall blond in front of her. "Well then I am sure you won't mind helping me with mine. For some reason I can't quite seem to get my eye liner right." Liz said as she looked at Kristy.

"But Liz it looks fine." Chris piped in. "No I really need help. I almost poked my eye out." Liz smiled as she batted her eyes innocently.

"Yeah well your hands are shacking so it's no wonder." Chris said laughing.

"Sure Liz I will be more then happy to help you. Besides that would be ashamed you have beautiful eyes." Kristy said smiling.

"So I'm told" Liz said smiling sweetly as she gave a quick glance at Max before she looked up at Chis as her and Kristy left.
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"So I was thinking for Boston we go to Fenway catch the game and then go bar hopping" Kyle smiled as he looked at Tess, Jack, Alex, and Isabel.

"I'm in" Jack beamed. "Is that all you think about is going to the bar!" Isabel groaned as she looked at them.

"You mean the bAr's" Alex said in a Boston accent as everyone laughed. "OK we will go to the bAr's" Isabel said rolling her eyes.

"I could probably look on line to see if I can get Red Sox tickets" Tess said as she looked at them. "Yeah we have yet to show this Yankee fan what true baseball is all about" Kyle said as he slapped Alex on the back.

"Yeah wow I haven't been to a game with you guys in the longest time." Isabel said as she looked at Tess and Kyle.

Isabel and Tess had talked long into the night the day Liz had given Isabel her cell phone. Tess and Isabel had forgiven on another and decided to be friends again. Tess was more then happy to hear from her and it felt like they never stopped being friends when they talked.

"Yeah it is going to be great to have our Izzy back with our Sox Crew" Tess beamed as the group chatted until it was time to start filming.
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Filming lasted long into the night however Dawson promised that they would be out by 8 and he stuck to his promise. "Great job everyone. I would especially like t thank my long time friend for helping me out last minute. Kristy I don't know what I would have done with out you. Amazing job" Dawson said as everyone applauded.

"It was my pleasure Dawson. I hear academy award in the future." Kristy said smiling.

The group then got changed and started to leave. "Hey Max if your not busy do you want to go and get some coffee or something?" Kristy said as she walked up to him.

"Sure I would love to catch up." Max said as he gathered up his things.

"OK I will see you out side." Kristy said as she left the dance hall.

Max then saw Liz putting her costume back on the hanger as he walked up to her.

"Great job tonight." Max beamed as he placed his costume next to hers.

"Oh thanks you too. I can't wait to see how it turns out." Liz said slightly smiling as she gathered up her things.

"Well I better go Chris is waiting." Liz sighed as she grabbed her bag. "Where are you going?" Max asked as they walked together.

"Oh a party at Drue's club." Liz said as she slightly smiled.

"Wow looks like your living the life." Max said as he looked at her.

"Yeah I guess I am." Liz sighed as she looked down at the floor and then up at him.

"Well have fun." Max said as he looked at her. Liz looked up into his eyes and bit her lower lip as she smiled.

"Thanks. See you later Max" Liz said as she meet up with Chris. Chris wrapped his arm around her as they headed towards his car.

Max looked at her one last time before heading over to Kristy.

"So you ready to go?" Kristy said as she opened her car door.

"Yeah."

"Get in I'm driving" Kristy said as Max climbed into her car as they drove off into the night.

[Roswell 10/2/00]

Chapter Thirty Five

"So Max how’s life been treating you?" Kristy said as she shipped her coffee. "Same old same old." Max sighed as he shrugged his shoulders as he and Kristy sat at the local coffee shop.

"Let me guess your money spending parents are off out of town again while your spoiled sister and brother rule the house. I mean don't get me wrong I love Isabel and Chris but sometimes they can be too much." Kristy sighed as she looked at Max.

"Yeah that pretty much sums it up." Max said as he took a sip of his coffee.

"I have to say thought I never saw your sister so happy with that guy Alex wow she it felt like the old Isabel was back." Kristy said smiling.

"Yeah you can say that again Alex has been a blessing. He is a really amazing guy. I am happy for them." Max beamed as he drank his coffee.

"So how's your boyfriend Ian?" Max asked as he looked at her. "Oh Ian is doing really well. Busy with medical school but doing really well. He is actually coming to visit me from Rhode Island this weekend." Kristy beamed as Max smiled.

"That’s great. Tell him I say hi."

"Will do. So Max anyone special in your life?" Kristy said as she took a sip of her coffee.

"Yeah you meet her tonight." Max sighed hopelessly.

"Liz?"

"Yeah how did you know?" Max said surprised as he looked at her.

"I had a feeling." Kristy said tilting her head slightly.

"Yeah anyway it doesn’t matter she is dating Chris." Max said hopelessly.

"Take it from a girl perspective. She likes you." Kristy said laughing.

"What!" Max said in shock.

"Oh you’re meaning to tell me that I was the only one who saw the green eyed monster came out tonight" Kristy laughed.

"If looks could kill I would have been a dead. She was giving me this look the whole time when I was with you as if to say 'he's mine'. I’m lucky she didn’t grab the eye pencil from my hand and gouge my eyes out when I was doing her makeup!" Kristy sighed as she chuckled.

"What you kidding!" Max said intrigued.

"I'm not! The looks she was throwing at you all night could have melted the strongest iron. You my friend have nothing to worry about." Kristy said as she pointed her fingerer towards Max.

"So what do I do?" Max asked as he slightly smiled.

"Just keep doing what you’re doing and be yourself. She'll come around." Kristy said grinning.

"Thanks Kristy." Max grinned happily.

"Any time. It's nice to catch up. So tell me is Michael still as obsessed with Metallica as when I knew him in high school?" Kristy said as she laughed.

"Oh my god it's gotten worse" Max groaned. As Kristy looked at him in shock as Max started to tell all about Michaels ever growing obsession.
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"So I hear you guys are taking a road trip to Boston for the 4th?" Drue said as he sipped his drink.

"Yeah should be fun. We are going to The Purple Shamrock to hear Jen's friend Charlie’s band play. Liz said excitedly as Chris smiled as he wrapped his arm around her.

They were at a party at Drues Club and everyone was dressed to the nines enjoying the music and summer night.

"Too bad I was going to throw a party at my house. But I am sure Boston will be more exciting." Drue said grinning.

"yeah I can't wait we are going sight seeing, maybe catch a red sox game, go to Quincy Market, and do the freedom trail" Liz said as she smiled at Chris.

"There is no way we are doing the Freedom Trail. I am not walking close to 2 hours around Boston on that stupid red line to see some boring historical sights" Chris said abruptly as Liz looked at him disappointed as she kept quite.

"Well it was just a suggestion" She said in a low voice.

"You know what you should do is a cruise around the harbor" Drue said as he took a sip of his drink.

"Now you’re talking my language." Chris said as his eyes lit up.

"Yeah my parents had a party on one a few months ago. It was great." Drue said smiling.

"We will have to look into it. Come on Liz" Chris said as he dragged Liz outside.
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Max arrived home after Kristy dropped him off. He made his way towards upstairs until he heard a voice from his father’s office.

"Maxwell we have to talk" Mr. Evans said as Max looked at him. Phillip Evans was sitting in his huge leather chair drinking a small amount of amber liquid in a short glass.

Max knew right away that something major was bothering his father. He would only drink stoch when something important was on his mind.

"Sure Dad" Max sighed as he entered the room.

"Sit down son. Care for a drink?" His father said gesturing towards the bar in the back.

"No thanks." Max said shacking his head. He learned over the years never drink when Dad was drinking it only caused more problems.

His father took a sip of his drink and then began. "Maxwell you mother and I are concerned about you. Your 22 years old and are graduating this year from college and yet you haven't any significant other." Mr. Evans said as he sighed and looked at Max.

Max laughed "Dad I am going on to medical school. What’s your hurry for me to find someone? I will find someone when the time is right." Max said looking at his father.

"I'm sorry but your display at the Historical Ball was just not acceptable. Showing up alone it was embarrassing to me and to your mother." Phillip said as he took another sip of his drink.

"Dad what do you care if I show up with a date or not I was there wasn't I." Max sighed.

Phillip downed his drink and poured him self another glass. "It's called image Maxwell. It doesn't look right if two out of the three Evans children have dates while the one who is air to the estate doesn't. How are you going to carry on the Evans name?" Philip said getting hysterical.

"Calm down dad. Don't you think you are getting way ahead of yourself? I mean I don't plan on having kids for a while." Max said in shock.

"You know we had it all figured out. You all would marry wealthy respectable people in our socialite circle. Your sister on the other hand decided to be stubborn and go out with someone who won't even be able to provide her the life we worked so hard to give her. One day she will see and will come crawling back when the money isn't there." Phillip spat as he looked at Max.

"Money that is all you care about. Oh Isabel might have had money with Todd but at what cost to be in an abusive relationship. Don't deny it Dad you see the way Todd treats her." Max hissed.

"How dare you. You don't even date how would you understand what is right for Isabel." Mr. Evans yelled at his son.

"I know that her being with Alex is right. At least she won't have to cover her burses with makeup and look like a caked up clown as she did with Todd." Max said coldly.

"You know Maxwell I thought you were the smart one in the family. It looks like Chris finally got it right. And here I thought Chris was the bad twin. He just might be the saving grace of this family. That Elizabeth Parker is quite the little firecracker." Phillip said as he smirked and started laughing.

"Your sick and twisted" Max yelled as he watched his fathers display.

"I am ashamed to be apart of this family" Max said as he clenched his hands into fists as raged filled his body.

"No Maxwell I am assumed that you are apart of this family. I had such high hopes for you. You the aspiring doctor while Chris thinks he is going to be an actor what kind of career is that." Phillip laughed as he drank more of the amber liquid.

"Your drunk Dad. I am not taking to you when you are in this state. Whether you like it or not Me, Isabel and Chris are your children we are as much apart of this family as you are. The way you talk about Chris makes me sick. I mean Chris is your son for god sakes." Max cried as he looked at his father in his drunken state.

"I'm sorry for running your pathetic life. Oh I know about image Dad because when you die the only image people will see is one of a bitter old man who didn't care about his family. He only cared about money and himself." Max spat.

"GET OUT!" Phillip cried as he threw his glass.

The glass almost hit Max as it crashed against the wall and shattered as Max left leaving the broken pieces of glass along the floor.
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Max ran outside feeling the cold summer air on his face as tears slowly fell from his eyes. The crash of his father’s glass felt like his life shattering in front of him only to be hurt by the sharp pieces of broken glass that pierced his heart.

There was a time when his life was normal. It wasn't always like this he was happy his family was happy and actually felt loved. And then he remembered the day when it all felt apart and a black cloud descended on his family cocking the life out of them.

"Why did you have to die" he whispered as he sat on the near by bench by the pier and watched the tied roll in and out along the docks.

He then looked up at the sky and said a silent payer. He knew he wouldn’t have wanted this life for his family.

The day his Grandfather Zander Evans died. He was a beloved man with a heart of gold. When Maxwell and Chris were born they were each given the names of someone important in the family. Chris got Wolf after his Grandma maiden name on his mom's side. Max got Zander after his Grandpa Evans.

The names never really meant anything to them when they were growing up. That is until the day they got the fateful phone call that rainy night saying how Zander Evans had been killed in a fatal car crash coming home from vacationing in Main.

When they got the Will it read that it was tradition for anyone who had the name Zander to automatically get the estate. There was nothing Max or his parents could do about it. He and Chris didn't find this out until they were 16.

It was after that that things changed Chirs and his sister resented Max for inheriting the fortion. They were still very young and would make fun of Max and gang up on him for being the perfect twin while Chris would faultier. His parents started to become less involved in their lives with the money they had gain in the Will that was left to them.

Then Abby Morgan died and Max never thought his brother Chris would recover. He was shattered by the lose and was heart broken. He didn't mean to but he blamed Abby's death on Max thinking he had apart in making her die and taking everything from him.

Isabel on the other hand was never seen for who she was in the eyes of her parents and blamed Max for that saying how if she had inherited grandpa's state and was as perfect as him then maybe things would be different between her and her parents.

Over the years it had gotten more out of control and tonight was a perfect example of that. Max wiped the tears from his eyes wishing he could go back and take away all of the hurt and pain caused over the years. Max sometimes felt it was his fault that his grandpa died and that he was the cause for his family's bitterness. He now knew that wasn't the case.

If only his grandpa was alive he would have been hurt and disappointed to see how much his death destroyed his family.
Max then wrapped his arms around his chest and started to cry feeling like his world was closing around him as he tried to breath.

"Max"

He heard a voice call his name as he looked up to see who it was.

The figure approached him slowly and cautiously "Max are you alright?" the soft voice said full of fear as she approached him.

"Liz" He said softly as he wiped his tears seeing her in the moon light.

"I um couldn't sleep after Chris and I came home from Drue's party so I felt like going for a walk." She said hesitantly trying to make conversation as she slowly sat down on the bench next to him.

The two of them sat in silence as they heard the lapping of the ocean current crashing against the docks.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Liz asked softly as she looked at Max.

"No" Max said as he looked down at the pavement.

"Then I am going to sit here with you." Liz said softly as Max nodded his head.

"Thank you" he whispered.

Liz then looked up at the night sky.” Did you ever look at the moon? I mean it's so beautiful so full of light. It's a shame it's among such a dark sky many people tend to miss it. Especially when it hides during it's phases or when a dark cold passes over it.” Liz said as she looked at the moon.

"It's a shame because I bet if more people took a closer look at it they could see the Man in it. And see how beautiful the moon truly is." Liz said as she stopped looked up at the moon and looked at Max.

Max then closed his eyes and sighed before he opened his eyes and looked up at the moon.

"My Grandpa Zander Evans died when I was very young." Max said softly as he started to tell Liz his life story.

[Roswell 10/2/00]

"You make me real
You make me real
Strong as I feel
You make me real

Lately I just can't seem to believe
Discard my friends to change the scenery
It meant the world to hold a bruising faith
But now it's just a matter of grace

A summer storm graces all of me
Highway warm sing silent poetry
I could bring you the light
And take you home into the night"
~Smashing Pumpkins

Chapter Thirty Six

Max finished his story as Liz looked at him in the moonlight.

"I don't know what to say. Now I understand why Chris and Isabel treat you the way they do. I'm so sorry" Liz sighed in disbelief after hearing about Max's life.

"Don't be. I know I am better then what my mom or dad think." Max sighed.

Liz looked at Max as she placed her hand on his shoulder. "So what are you going to do now?" She said softly seeing the hurt and pain in his eyes.

"I can't go home tonight not after what happened between me and my dad. So I think I am just going to crash at Michaels." he said getting up off the bench.

Liz looked up at him and bit her lower lip she was worried about him and wanted to make sure he was alright.

"Could I come with you" Liz said hesitantly as she got up from the bench.

"Sure" Max said as the two of them started walking down the dimly lit street.
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Michael slept soundly until he was woken up by a tap on his window. He slowly got up and made his way towards the window and opened it.

"Maxwell what are you doing here?" Michael said rubbing his eyes as he saw his friend through the open window.

"Can I crash here tonight?" Max said as Michael nodded "Sure you know where the sleeping bag is." Michael said making his way towards his bed as Max and Liz climbed in.

"Another bad night with your family." Michael said as he got the sleeping bag out from under his bed.

"Yeah"

"Whoa wait a second Maxwell I didn't say you could have visitors. This is not the love shack you two will have to go some where else." Michael said seeing Max was not alone.

"Michael it's not what you think. Liz decided to crash here as well if that’s ok with you." Max said embarrassed as he scratched behind his ear nervously.

Liz's eyes darted back and forth between Michael and Max to make sure it was ok for her to stay.

"Oh sorry Liz didn't see you there. Sure you can stay." Michael yawned as he unrolled the sleeping bag.

"Liz you can have the bed." Michael smiled as he looked at her. "Oh are you sure?" Liz said feeling guilty.

"It's ok I am used to sleeping on the floor." Michael said as he crawled into his sleeping bag.

"Wait Michael where am I going to sleep?" Max said as he looked at his friend inside his sleeping bag.

"You can either have the bed or if you want the cold hardwood floor be my guest." Michael said as he snuggled into his pillow.

"Michael some host you are." Max said in shock.

"What do you think this is Maxwell the Holiday Inn?" Michael said as he fixed his pillow and closed his eyes.

"Fine I am taking the bed." Maxwell sighed.

"OK but if I hear any noise at all coming from my bed. I am kicking the two of you out." Michael threatened as he rolled onto his back and closed his eyes.

"Sorry" Liz said feeling out of place and feeling like she was the cause of trouble between Max and Michael.

"Forget him. Michael always gets like this if he is woken up from a deep sleep. Just ignore him." Max said as he slightly smiled which ease Liz's fears.

They then took off their shoes and climbed into the huge bed. The two of them lay in the darkness as the warmth of the sheets covered them.

"Are you sure you’re ok?" Liz said softly as she looked at Max.

"I'm fine" he whispered. "Well good night Max" Liz said softly as she rolled on to her side. "Night Liz" Max said as he lay in the darkness.

Sleep for Max did not come as easy as it did for Liz and Michael as his mind wondered to the events that had happened during the day. He sighed feeling the coolness of the sheets around him. It felt good escape for a while as he looked out the window.

A light rain had fallen and a same rumble was heard in the distance and Max knew that meant only one thing a storm was coming. But a least for now he only felt the calmness before the storm as he started to relax. He then turned to his side as he watched Liz sleeping in the moonlight.

Her back was facing him and her long hair flowed down her back as her chest rose slightly with each breath. Max then smiled as he inched closer to her and slowly threaded his fingers through her hair.

Who was this Liz Parker that captivated his heart a month ago. He barely knew her and yet he felt he had known her his whole life. After tonight he saw a different side to her. The side that was pure and innocent and deeply caring. Maybe his Grandpa had sent Liz to Max to help him heal. He wasn't sure only thing he knew was that he loved her.

Max then leaned up and kissed Liz's temple. "I love you Liz" He whispered softly into her ear.

"Max" Liz sighed softly as Max froze was she awake had she heard. He thought as he looked at her. Liz then snuggled into the covers as she murmured softly. Max sighed in relief seeing she was asleep.

And then a huge smiled graced his face when he realized she was dreaming about him as he sank underneath the covers and closed his eyes entering into his world of dreams.
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So close no matter how far
Couldn't be much more form the heart
Forever trusting who we are and nothing else matters

Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters

Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters

A radio went off as Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters started to play.

"Michael you need help who wakes up to Metallica" Max groaned as he closed his eyes and tried to fall back to sleep.

"You just don't appreciate good music Maxwell." Michael smiled as he hummed along to the song.

"I do just not at 6 o'clock in the morning" Max sighed as he turned to his side.

"What’s all that noise" Liz groaned as she opened up her eyes.

"You two are pathetic. It's just Metallica." Michael smiled as he stretched.

"Yeah well can you and Metallica go some where else and let us sleep." Max sighed as he looked at Michael.

"Alright, alright. I will leave you two in peace but you’re going to miss the boys when they are gone." Michael said as he turned off his radio and placed his CD into his CD player as he turned it on and placed the head phones over his ears.

"Bye Maxwell. See you later Liz. I am off to pound the pavement." Michael said leaving Max and Liz alone in the dark room.

"I am really sorry about that. Michael can get carried away at times." Max sighed as he looked at Liz.

"It's ok" She yawned. "You look tired you should get some sleep." Max sighed sleepily. "You should go and get some sleep as well." Liz smiled sleepily as she closed her eyes.

"Liz" Max said as he looked at her. "Yeah" Liz said opening her eyes.

"Thanks for staying with me." Max said as he smiled.

"Anytime" Liz said as she closed her eyes as the two of them fell asleep.

[Roswell 10/2/00]

Chapter Thirty Seven

It was 9:30 in the morning when Max and Liz finally woke up.

"Well looks like Sleeping Beauty and Prince Charming are finally up" Michael chuckled as he looked at the two of them.

"I never thought you two would wake up. Oh and lets not get started with the two of you talking in your sleep. That was the funniest thing I have heard in years." Michael said laughing as Max looked at him embarrassed.

"What are you talking about Michael?" Max said feeling his cheeks turn red.

"You tell me. Don't worry Maxwell I won't tell anyone that you have a thing for Audrey Hepburn" Michael said laughing as Max looked at him in shock.

"Audrey Hepburn hmm.... Interesting" Liz said laughing. "Oh like you should talk. It turns out that little miss innocent is not that innocent after all." Michael laughed as Liz's jaw dropped in shock.

"What did you hear?" She cried feeling her cheeks turn red as she bit her lower lip nervously.

"Something about an Alien blast and explosions oh and I heard moaning at one point" Michael said smiling as Liz berried her head under the covers mortified.

"Leave her alone Michael. It's bad enough she had to wake up to Metallica this morning." Max said coming to Liz's defense as Liz lifted her head from the covers still blushing.

"Alright. Well in that case let me make it up to you with a classic Micky G breakfast." Michael said smiling.

"Sounds great." Max said as he smiled at him.

"Alright see you two in the kitchen." Michael said as he left the room.

"I am really sorry about that. You must hate Michael now." Max said looking at Liz.

"No he is hysterical if truth be known I so could get him back." Liz said looking up at Max.

"You mean like Blackmail?" Max said raising an eyebrow.

"Oh yeah. Last night I heard him say something like Aw MUD stupid pie. Come here Blondie I'll give you pie." Liz said laughing as Max burst out laughing.

"Oh my god that’s classic." Max said still laughing.

"Yeah so we are not the only ones who talk in our sleep." Liz said smiling.

"Sounds like that was some dream you were having." Max said looking at her.

"Yeah it was out of this world. That’s for sure." Liz said blushing.

"Lucky marshion." Max said looking at her.

"Oh it wasn't a marshion. He was quite human." Liz said looking at him as she slightly blushed and bit her lower lip thinking back to her dream.

"Anyway we should go and see what Michael is up to." Liz said as she quickly got out of the bed.

"Wait that’s unfair you know Audrey Hepburn was in my dream who was in yours?" Max said looking at her standing in front of him.

"Come on Michael will be wonder were we are" Liz said as she looked at Max and then quickly left the room as Max followed her downstairs.
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"Wow this is amazing." Liz said as she finished off the last of her pancakes as Michael smiled.

"Thanks I learned a lot about cooking from Pacey. I help him out sometimes at Dawson's restaurant." Michael said as he poured himself another cup of coffee.

"Well they are really lucky to have you. You are amazing." Liz said as she drank the rest of her coffee.

"I wouldn't go that far Liz." Max said looked at her.

"Why not any guy who can cook this good is a definite keeper in my book." Liz said as she smiled at Michael.

"I can cook to" Max cried as he looked at Liz and Michael.

"Yeah but you don't have the Guerin touch." Michael said laughing as he looked at Max.

"Oh I have the touch." Max said looking at Michael in defense.

Liz then learned her elbow up on the table and placed her hand under her chin. "Well why don't you cook for me sometime and I will see whose touch I like better." Liz said cloyingly as she looked at Max as Max nearly choked on his coffee.

Michael smirked as he watched his friends reaction seeing how Max acted around Liz was just too funny and he couldn't help but laugh as to how hopeless his friend was. Liz Parker sure was something else and Michael just hoped Max would be able to handle her as he watched the two of them. Some how though he felt Max finally met his match and would be more then up for the challenge.

"So Michael do you have any of that MUD Pie you were talking about last night. I would love to have a piece." Liz said smirking as she looked at Michael.

"Alright that’s it both of you out" Michael said as he quickly got up from the table as Liz and Max laughed.

"Must of been some good pie" Max said to Liz as they got up from the table laughing as Michael sighed in frustration.

"See you later Michael thanks for breakfast and for letting us stay." Max said as he and Liz made there way towards the front door.

"Yes thank you." Liz said as Michael showed them out. "Anytime. See you guy’s later bye." Michael said as he closed the door behind him.
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"Liz where the hell have you been? I left like 4 messages on your cell phone!" Chris cried as Liz rushed to filming.

"I am so sorry Chris. I was running late and Max was nice enough to give me a ride." Liz sighed.

"Fine just don't let it happen again." Chris said as he kissed her. "I won't" Liz said as she looked up at him.

"That’s my girl" Chris said as he wrapped his arm around her.

"Ok guys one you are dressed we will start filming." Dawson said looking over his notes.

Everyone got dressed and soon were ready when Dawson called them to start.

"OK this scene I need all three of you for. It’s just like we rehearsed the other day. And action" Dawson said as the camera rolled as the scene began.

(Nathanial Fox and Yvonne White after the show later that night in Yvonna's dressing room)

Nathanial: "You were amazing tonight. You blew them away. Stick with me doll and I will make you a star."

Yvonne: "You think. I mean it was so exciting being up there with all of the lights and the way the crowd accepted me I felt like I was a little kid on Christmas full of excitement all over again.

Nathanial: "Blackwell won’t admit this but you are better then the other singers. And he knows it. However he is too afraid maybe a little convincing will change his mind. Stick with me Miss White and I will make you a star.

Yvonna: "Nathanial I don't know what to say. You have been so amazing. I am forever in your dept."

Nathanial:" I was hoping you would say that. I got you a little something."

(Nathanial hands a box to Yvonna she opens the box to reveal a stunning necklace.)

Yvonna: "This is too much I can't accept this."

Nathanial:” Nothing is ever too much for you. I'd give you the world if you asked me too."

(Nathanial then places the necklace around Yvonne’s neck and kisses her on her shoulder as he whispered into her ear)

Nathanial:" You’re so beautiful"

(Yvonna turns and kisses him)

Liz turned and kissed Chris as he placed his arm around her waist and held her close to his chest as they kissed.

Nathanial:” Meet me tonight in my penthouse at 8."

Yvonna:"Ok"

Nathanial:” See you then Doll"

Chris then walked up to Liz and held her close as he passionately kissed her.

(Nathanial kisses her one last time before leaving her in her dressing room)

Chris then walked away leaving Liz sitting in the dressing room as she looked at her reflection in the mirror.

(James Blane walks in to Yvonna Whites dressing room)

Yvonna: "Mr. Blane you startled me. What are you doing here?"

James:” I saw the show tonight. You were good."

Yvonna: "Thanks"

James:” But you could do better."

Yvonna:" What do you mean? Backwells club is the best in the state."

James:" I mean with Fox. Yvonna he is in the Mob. Do you have any idea what he could do to you?"

Yvonna:" I don't care if he is in the mob. He told me he could make me a star. And I believe he can make me dream come true."

James:” Is that all you care about. I mean look at you he is already making you into another one of your prize trophies your better then that."

Yvonna:" So I wear a little bit more makeup and dress in the cloths they give me. I am willing to do what ever it takes to make my dreams come true."

James:" You’re losing yourself Yvonna. Soon they will take everything away from you."

Yvonna:"I have my reasons"

(James walks over to Yvonna)

Max walked up to Liz who's hair was pinned up into a high bun.

James:” This is not you"

Max undoes Liz's bun as her hair falls framing her face as his hand touches her cheek.

James:” This is you"

Max looked deep into Liz's eyes as she started to slightly tremble.

Yvonna:"I think you should go. Good night Mr. Blane"

Liz then moved away as she looked at the floor.

James:” Night Miss White

Max said as he tipped his hat slight and left the room leaving Liz to her thoughts.

"And cut" Dawson said as he stopped his camera. "That was amazing. I am really pleased with how this is coming along." Dawson beamed as he looked at Chris, Liz, and Max.

"Thanks. I can't wait to see the final cut" Liz beamed. "Oh it is going to be amazing. I never had a more electrifying cast like I have in this film." Dawson said as he beamed with pride.

"Well with Liz as the leading lady how can sparks not fly. She’s so hot" Chris said as he wrapped Liz in his arms and kissed her.

"Chris stop it" Liz laughed as she tried to push Chris off of her. "Oh come on I was only having a little fun. Now get dressed we are expected at Todd’s in an hour." Chris said as they all went to change.

Liz finished putting away her costume and walked up to Chris. "Look Chris about tonight. I don't want to go. I mean after what Todd did to Isabel it's not right." Liz said as she looked at him.

"Liz I already told him we were going I can't back out of it. Besides Todd is a good guy." Chris said as he tried to convince her.

"Chris I don't thinks it's a good idea. Can't we just go somewhere just the two of us for once." Liz said as she pleaded looking into Chris's eyes.

"OK we will go to Todd’s for a little while and then after that I am all yours" Chris grinned as Liz sighed. "Fine" she said quietly as Chris wrapped his arm around her and kissed her on the cheek.

"That’s my girl" Chris said as Liz smiled slightly.

"Oh Chris I forgot my bag I will be right back." Liz said. "Ok but hurry up we are going to be late." Chris grumbled as Liz hurried into the back get her bag.

"Liz" Max smiled when he saw her. "I forgot my bag" Liz said as she grabbed her purse on the counter.

"You’re going out tonight?" Max said looking at her.

"Um yeah there is a party at Todd’s and..."

"Wait your going to Todd’s after what he did to my sister!" Max said in shock as he looked at her.

"Well Chris and I are only going for a little bit. I tried to get out of it but Chris insisted." Liz said trying to defined herself.

"You can not go." Max said looking at her.

"I know I um...I tried to get out of it but Chris... well you know how Chris can be. I promise I will be careful." Liz said trying to ease his fears.

Max looked at her. He was going to tell her that she was being stubborn and was only thinking about herself however he knew she was better that that. He had seen it last night when she stayed with him.

"Why are you so quick to take Chris's side? Liz you’re a smart woman you know this relationship is not right. I am only telling you this because I am your friend." Max sighed as he looked at her.

"Thank you I appreciate your advice but I have my reasons and I will do what I think is best for this relationship." Liz said as she sighed.

"I know. Anyway thanks again for last night." Max said as he smiled down at her.

"Anytime. Oh and don't worry I won't tell your brother that I slept with you." Liz smiled as Max grinned. "Yeah and in Michaels house no less." Max said as they laughed.

"You’re alright Liz Parker." Max beamed as he smiled at her.

"You’re not so bad yourself Max Evans." Liz said as she leaned up and quickly kissed him on the cheek.

"LIZ" Liz heard Chris calling her name in the distance.

"I have to go. See you later Max." Liz said as she turned to leave.

"Liz" Max said as he watched her go.

"Yes" she said spinning around and looked at him.

"Look up at the moon for me" Max said softly.

"I will" Liz sighed and smiled as she looked at him one last time before she turned and walked out of the dance studio.

[Roswell 10/2/00]

Hi everyone Happy Earth Day!!

I hope all is well. Thank you all for your amazing feedback. I enjoy it so much it brings a smile to my face and really makes my day. I am so happy you are enjoying this story.

I thought you guys might like to see some pics from the Maroon 5 concert I went to with my friend Kerry (a fellow Roswellian as well) We also got to see Dreamer 4 Ever aka Jen before the concert which was awesome.

So now you can put a picture to my face. Enjoy!

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(L to R Dreamer 4 Ever and me notice the maroon shirt)
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(L to R Kerry and me the one in the khakis before the concert)

I hope all is well enjoy and keep on reading.

Love,
Erin aka Roswell 10/2/00
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Chapter Thirty Eight

Max made his way into his house. He spotted Isabel outside looking up at the night sky.

"Hey Isabel where are mom and dad?" Max said as he walked up to his sister.

"They are gone" Isabel sighed as she started to cry. "Isabel?" Max said as he knelt down beside her.

"They left Max. They just left like they always do. Dad started yelling once you left last night and they said some nasty things about this family and then this morning they just left. No note, not even a phone call. They just left!" Isabel said as she busted into tears.

"Why Max Why!" Isabel said between sobs. Max then hugged his sister as she cried. "I don't know why Izz. I don't know how… how our family fell apart." Max said softly as he rubbed her back.

"You remember when things were different why can't we go back to that. I wish we could go back why can't we go back." Isabel said softly as tears fell down her cheeks.

"I wish we could go back as well. I wish that so much but we are here now and we can't change that but the only thing that doesn’t change is that we have each other." Max said as he wiped his sisters tears away.

Isabel hugged him tighter. "Max I may have done some horrible things to you in the past but I love you. I love you so much." She whispered.

"Isabel I know you do. I love you too." Max said as he hugged his sister. "Come on lets go inside its cold out here." Max said softly s his sister nodded. "Ok" she said as she wiped her eyes as the two of them went inside.
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Chris and Liz drove down a winding path as Chris made a left hand turn onto a different street from the one they were on. "Chris I thought we were going to Todds?" Liz said surprised by his actions.

"I changed my mind." Chris said as they drove until they reached the open beach. He parked the car and the two of them got out.

"Chris why are we here?" Liz said as she looked up at him.

"It's a surprise." he whispered as Chris wrapped his hands around Liz's eyes. They walked along the beach until Chris removed his hands from Liz's eyes.

"Surprise" he said as Liz looked down at a blanket surrounded by candles as they glowed in the night.

"Chris what is this?" Liz said looking at him. "I wanted to do something special for you." Chris said grinning as he sat down on the blanket and gestured her to sit down next to him.

Liz sat down as Chris wrapped his arms around her. "Being here with you is so much better then Todd's" Chris whispered as he kissed Liz.

"Chris I don't know what to say thank you." Liz smiled as she kissed him as she sighed.

"This is for you." Chris said giving Liz a velvet box. Liz slowly opened the box and saw a diamond heart looking up at her as it sparkled in the moon light.

"Chris it's beautiful. I don't know what to say?" Liz said looking up at him.

"You don’t have to say anything. I wanted you to have it." Chris said as he placed the necklace around her. "There now you have my heart." Chris whispered as he kissed her.

Liz touched the necklace and smiled. "Thank you" she said as she kissed him back.

"Liz since you came into my life about a month ago. I never felt so alive. You make me feel things I never felt before." Chris said looking deep into her eyes.

"Chris"

"Let me finish. Liz you are an amazing beautiful woman. You captivated me from the moment I saw you. What I am trying to say is I...I love you Liz." Chris said softly as he kissed her.

Liz then pulled away. "No you don't. You only have known me for a month. You hardly know me how can you be in love with me?" Liz said as she got up from the blanket.

"But I am Liz. I know you are too. I can feel it." Chris said as he placed his hand on her cheek.

"Look Chris I am not falling for you game. If this is your way to get me to sleep with you. Then it's not going to work." Liz said as she pulled away.

"Sleep with you. Liz I am pouring my heart out to you and you think it is my way of trying to sleep with you!" Chris cried.

"Well you slept with others in the past so I have my reasons to be cautious." Liz said trying to make him understand.

"Liz you’re different from any other girl I have ever met. For the first time I feel what love really is. So just know that I truly love you. Liz parker I am in love with you." Chris said softly as he looked at her.

Liz turned around so that her back was facing him and wrapped her arms around her as if a cold wind had filled the air as she looked down at the sand.

"Liz say something please?" Chris begged as tears started to fill his eyes.

Liz then looked up at the moon and sighed as she turned to face Chris.

"Look Chris I like you I really do. I just don't love you. Maybe what we have could turn into love but as of right now I can't give that to you." Liz said softly as she looked into his eyes.

Chris looked at her and nodded "Ok I respect that. I just wanted you to know how I feel." Chris said as he slightly smiled.

"I am glad you were honest with me. Thank you." Liz said as she squeezed Chris's hand before letting go of it and walked back to the blanket.

Chris followed her and sat down next to her as they looked up at the moon with their arms wrapped around each other. Chris then kissed Liz's temple and sighed. "So do you still want to go to Todd's party?" Chris asked as he looked at her.

"No but you know what we could do we could do is go for a drive along the shore and watch the ocean at night." Liz smiled.

"Ok sounds good to me." Chris said as he blew out the candles and wrapped then up in the blanket as they walked back to his car.

They then drove around the long street enjoyed the beautiful scenery as the wind blew past their faces. They talked and laughed for a while as they drove around town until they reached Chris’s house.

"Chris thank you for tonight. The necklace and everything is just beautiful." Liz said as she kissed him.

They then walked inside to find Max and Isabel asleep on the couch. Chris and Liz made their way upstairs.

Chris then passionately kissed Liz and he held her close. "Good night Liz." he whispered.

"Good night Chris." Liz said as she smiled and closed her door. Once the door was closed Liz sat down on her bed and started to cry as she placed Chris's necklace on her dresser. She then got undressed.

Once she was dressed for bed she wrote a little bit in her journal and then placed in inside her dresser.

She sighed looking around her room. It felt cold and dark. She hated to be back in the familiar setting and longed to be in the unfamiliar setting she had be the night before.

She then walked towards her large window and looked out at the ocean. She sighed as she watched the wave’s crash along the shore. She then turned and bumped into an object next to her. It was Max's telescope.

She smiled seeing it and walked over to the eye piece and focused it. The sight she saw was beautiful as a thousand bright stars twinkled back at her. They looked like diamonds as she saw then shine with such beauty and wonder. She could see Venus burning bright as she twinkled in the darken sky making her present known among the stars.

The planet Venus names after the goddess of love. Liz always took comfort in knowing Venus was always shinning down on her where ever she went. Love was always there. It always comforted her when she was back in the desert in Roswell New Mexico and would see her shinning brightly.

When she was feeling alone at Harvard and missing home while in Boston she would always look to the sky and Venus always would be there shinning with her love among the stars.

It felt like home seeing Venus in the sky as Liz smiled as tears filled her eyes as she turned and climbed into bed as the falling of her tears lulled her to sleep.

[Roswell 10/2/00]

Hi Everyone,

Well I am finally done with classes now all I have to do is worry about finals and some last minute papers. But it's all good because now I have some more time to relax.

So I give you my new part as promised there will be 2 chapters being I was gone for so long. So Chapter 39 and 40 will be up today so look out for them.

Anyway I give you my new chapter enjoy!

Love,
Erin aka Roswell 10/2/00
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Chapter Thirty Nine

Liz woke the next morning feeling confused but hopeful at the same time. She figured that she had already told Chris her feelings and that was all she could do at lest he knew where she stood in there relationship.

She then got dressed and got ready for the day. It was then that her cell phone rang. "Hello" she said picking up her phone.

"Hi Liz its Joey. How are you?" Joey said in a cheerful voice.

"Oh hi Joey I am great thanks. How are you?" Liz said smiling.

"Great listen Pacey and I were wondering if you would like to come to my house for dinner tonight that is if you are not busy."

"Oh I would love to. Are you sure I mean I wouldn't be in the way would I?" Liz said knowing that Pacey and Joey might want some alone time.

"No not at all. Besides Jen and Jack are coming as well. Andy and Dawson couldn't make it they have filming tonight. So we would love to have you." Joey said sweetly easing Liz's hesitation.

"Oh thanks that's great considering Alex, Isabel, Chris, and Maria are going to be with Dawson all night I would have been going crazy." Liz said smiling.

"Great we will see you at seven at my house.Pacey is cooking so you’re in luck!" Joey said excitedly.

"OK great see you then." Liz said as she clicked off her phone.
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"Hey Liz your up. Did you dream about me?" Chris said as he kissed her good morning. "Wouldn't you like to know?" Liz said as she nudged Chris and smiled.

"Liz look I am sorry if I came off so strong last night. I just wanted to let you know how I felt." He said softly. "It's ok Chris you were just telling me how you felt there is nothing wrong with that." Liz smiled slightly.

"Thanks. You’re not wearing your necklace. You don't like it?" Chris said feeling hurt.

Liz placed her hand over her chest. "No Chris I love it. I just left it upstairs." Liz said as she kissed him and quickly ran up the stairs to retrieve her necklace.

Liz quickly put the heart shaped pendent necklace on and returned downstairs. Chris smiled when he saw her. "Much better." he smiled as he kissed her.

"Look Liz I am going to be gone all day. Dawson has me in filming all day. I wish I could go out with you tonight but I can't. Sorry." Chris said looking up into her eyes.

"Oh that’s ok. I am actually going over to Joeys' for dinner." Liz said smiling.

"Oh that’s great. Have fun. Well I have to go see you later." Chris said as he glanced up at the clock and kissed Liz goodbye.
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For the rest of the day Liz was pretty much on her own. She did a little summer reading and wrote in her journal. Afterward she walked into town and explored the different shops of Capside. Before she went home and got ready for dinner.

"Why if it isn't the fine and every so lovely Elizabeth Parker." Pacey said as he greeted Liz at the door. "Hey Pacey this is for you and Joey. Thanks for inviting me." Liz said as she handed Pacey a bottle of merlot as she entered into the house.

"Thanks Liz I am sure Jo and I will put good use to this." Pacey said as they entered the living room.

"Liz you made it." Joey said as she hugged her. "Hi Liz come sit by us." Jen said as her and Jack greeted her.

"Thanks." Liz said as she sat down next to them. "Can I get you anything to drink?" Joey said as she looked at Liz.

"Um I guess what ever everyone else is drinking is fine." Liz said looking at her. "OK." Joey said as she left the room. She then emerged with a glass of wine for her.

"Here you go." Joey said as she gave Liz her drink. "Pacey said that the kitchen is off limits for me so I am going to hang out with you guys." Joey smiled as she sat down in one of the near by chairs.

"What is he making this time?" Jack said looking up at Joey. "No idea another Whiter specialty for all I know." Joey sighed.

"Oh no you know what happened last time Pacey cooked for everyone!" Jen said laughing.

"How could I forget. He tried so hard but dinner was a disaster in every sense of the word. It was the first time my roommate Audrey met my friends over Christmas break. So we went to Jen's Grams house in Boston. You see at the time there was some drama in our group." Joey said looking at Liz.

"Dawson and I had started dating. And to top it all off my ex boyfriend Charlie shows up at the house. He is the one you are going to meet in Boston." Jen said shacking her head.

"Yeah I mean he is a nice enough guy just at the time he was acting like a jerk towards Jen and tried to make up with her." Jack said laughing.

"Yeah great timing for him to do it. It was so awkward. So like every five minutes Audrey was dropping things and staining her cloths on purpose to break the tension and talk to me. Audrey is very dramatic at times it's hysterical to watch." Joey said laughing.

"Yeah not to mention that someone drove the car into the house." Jen said laughing.

"Yeah I forget exactly what happened but remember something about a car I think it might have been Charlie or Audrey I don't remember I was so gone at that point." Jack said as he burst into laugher.

"Wow and I thought the most excitement I experienced was an Alex Whittman striptease. There really is never a dull moment with you guys." Liz said laughing.

"Well what can I say danger is our middle name. On that note dinner is served" Pacey said entering the room smiling as he took off his chief apron. The group then made there way to the dining room table where it was decorated beautiful as blue candles burned bright.

"Wow Pace this is amazing." Joey said smiling as Pacey pulled her chair out for her. "Nothing but the best for my guests." Pacey said as he kissed her.

Pacey then poured the wine Liz had brought and served the chicken with pasta and thick tomato sauce.

Pacey then stood at the head of the table and clinked his glass before he raised it up high. "First I would like to thank you for all coming tonight. I love it when we all can get together. You guys mean the world to me.

Second to Liz whose presence graces us tonight. It had been a pleasure having you here in Capeside and I hope you are enjoying your stay as much as we are enjoying having you here." Pacey said as Liz smiled at the group and at Pacey's kind words.

"And lastly to the bonds of friendship that hold us together. Oh and how could I forget for Miss Josephine Potter. Whose love makes me feel so lucky to be alive. What I did to deserve you I have no idea but I am so grateful to have you in my life." Pacey said looking deep in Joey's eyes as she smiled back at him.

"Cheers everyone." Pacey said as he raised his glass before sitting down as they all clinked their glasses and began to eat.

"Pacey that was wonderful" Jen said as she finished the last of her wine.

"Yes you are an amazing cook. I can see were Michael gets it from." Liz said smiling.

"Thanks it means a lot to me. I am glad you all enjoyed it. But we are not finished yet. I still have dessert for you." Pacey said smiling.

"Don't you will spoil us." Jen said laughing. "It's what I do best." Pacey said smiling as everyone helped clear off the table.
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Dessert consisted of chocolate cake and coffee as everyone relaxed and enjoyed the rest of the night.

"Wow Pacey it was a pleasure as always. I will see you in Boston next Saturday." Jack said as he hugged Pacey, Joey, and Liz goodbye.

"Thanks again for everything. See you guys later." Jen said as she hugged them all and bid them good night.
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Once everyone had gone Liz was left by herself at the table. "Liz you are more then welcome to stay." Pacey said smiling at her. "Thanks." Liz said as she poured herself another cup of coffee.

Joey came out of the kitchen then as Pacey excused himself to clean up the kitchen.

"So Liz how are you?" Joey said as she sat down at the table. "I am alright I guess. Thank you for tonight it's just what I needed." Liz said smiling.

"No problem. I am glad you came. I love your necklace. Is that new?" Joey said a she admired Liz's diamond heart necklace.

"Oh Chris got this for me." Liz said as she touched her necklace and then went back to drinking her coffee.

"Wow that’s really nice." Joey said looking at her. "Yes. It was" Liz said as her thoughts wondered.

"Joey can I ask you a question. How did you know that Pacey was the one?" Liz sighed as she looked at her.

"Too be honest with you I don't know." Joey said as she slightly smiled and sighed. "Let’s see there was Dawson. For years I was secretly in love with him. I mean we grew up together. So from a young age it was always Joey and Dawson. Everyone thought we would end up together. Only problem was Dawson never knew how I felt.

Then Jen came to town from New York. I never felt so jealous in my life. I felt like she was taking my best friend away from me. And it made me mad the way Dawson would look at Jen. He would never look at me that way.

Eventually the two of them went out. They broke up and then we started to go out. It was a dream come true me and Dawson. But things changed and we drifted apart." Joey said looking down into her coffee cup. She then smiled and looked up at Liz.

"Then there was Pacey. Dawson’s best friend. We all grew up together however the relationship that Pacey and I had was so different from the one that Dawson and I had. We hated each other and would bug each other all the time. Pacey was the cut up in school while I was the A student.

I was furious when I had to help him with his science project about snail’s freshman year because he failed it. We spent the whole day together. It actually wasn't that bad until Pacey kissed me that night. It was so out of the blue. Now I never admitted this until years later but I actually liked it." Joey said smiling as she took a sip of her coffee.

Eventually Pacey and I went out our junior year of high school." Joey said looking at Liz.

"Wow you’re lucky. I bet Dawson was happy." Liz said looking at her.

"Happy oh please when it comes to the classic love triangle I practically wrote the book. Dawson was furious that we went behind his back. In a way it was wrong. However we all grew and got over it over the years. I never meant to hurt any of them. I always wanted Dawson and Pacey to be friends." Joey said smiling.

"Wow you are really lucky it worked out in the end." Liz said as she slight smiled.

"Yes I was. Both Dawson and Pacey are amazing people who taught me a lot about life. I couldn't picture my life with out them. However Pacey was always there for me. No matter what he was there. He pushed me and challenged me. It scared me because with Dawson I was playing it safe but with Pacey the feeling I had for him they scared me.

As a result my first response was to run and I ran away from him time and time again. It was until I realized that I wasn't running away from him I was running away from myself. Once I knew that I didn't have to be scared or afraid anymore.

Dawson was my past but Pacey he is my past present and future. I guess that when I knew Pacey was the one because when I look into his eyes I see our future together. I see him and he sees me. So that’s how I know." Joey said smiling as she squeezed Liz's hand.

"I think I understand what you mean." Liz said as she tried to comprehend what Joey had said to her.

"Oh hey Jo I got that book for you." Pacey said as he walked into the dining room and handed Joey a book as her face lit up into a huge smile.

"You didn't. The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen first edition! Where did you find this!" Joey cried as Pacey smiled.

"I found it in an old used book store when I was in Main last weekend." Pacey said as Joey held the book in her hands like it was the most precious thing in the world.

"Thank you. Can you read it to me?" Joey said smiling. "Of course for you Miss Potter it would be my pleasure." Pacey said as he and Joey kissed.

Liz watched the scene in front of her. Joey was right her and Pacey were perfect for each other. She could see it in the way they looked at one another. She slightly smiled and got up form the table.

"Well I really should go. Thank you for everything." Liz said as she grabbed her bag.

Joey and Pacey walked her out. "Pleasure always having you Liz. You are always welcome." Pacey said as he hugged her. "It was so nice to have you over. We will see you next week in Boston." Joey said smiling as they hugged and said their goodbyes.

"Well I say we had a very successful evening." Pacey said as he kissed Joey. "I think so too." She said smiling. "Now about that book." Pacey said smiling.

Soon the two of them were snuggled up on the couch with a blanket wrapped around them as Pacey started to read.

"The little mermaid can not take her eyes from the ship, or from the beautiful Prince. The color of lanterns had been extinguished. No more rockets rose in the air and the cannon had ceased firing."

Pacey continued to read as Joey then looked up at him and smiled up at him as he paused from reading.

"I love you" Joey said looking up at Pacey as he smiled. "I love you to Jo." He said as she snuggled close to him.

"After awhile, the sails became very quickly unfurled… and the noble ship continued her passage. But soon, the waves rose high, the clouds darkened the sky and lightning appeared in the distance. A dreadful storm approaching.

Once more the sails were reefed and the great ship pursued her flying course over the raging sea. To the little mermaid, this appeared pleasant sport. Not so for the sailors."

Pacey read as his voice echoed in the quite of the night.
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A/N Ch 40 will be up either tonight or tomorrow. Boston here we come!

Oh just a side note the quotes from the Little Mermaid are not my own. I did a little research. I have to give credit where credit is deserved.