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Jo No Kim has no excuses.
Carolyn It is very understandable that Liz doesn't want to be called "Lizzie" any more. Yes Liz is admitting how she feels about Max.
L-J-L 76 You might be right that Brian is the guardian angel
Part 27
Liz and Kim headed back to Kim's car after leaving the support group. Kim was unlocking the doors when she heard someone call her name.
"Kimberly?"
Kim turned to see a man that stood just over six feet tall with soft blue eyes and short light brown hair. She smiled when she recognized him. He had filled out nicely since she had last seen him. Gone was the skiny lanky teenager. Instead a strong muscular man stood before her. He had changed a lot but she had never forgotten those eyes.
"Brian Larson." Said Kim
"Hello Liz." Said Brian
"Hi." Said Liz
"How are you Kim?" Asked Brian
"OK. The trial was really hard. But I am doing ok." Said Kim
"Good. What about you Liz? That night I got called to your apartment you were in really bad shape." Said Brian
"Well I have healed physically. But emotionally it's taking more time." Said Liz
"I can understand that. I want you to know that when I saw you laying on the floor unconscious and not moving covered in bruises and bleeding I wanted to snap that bastard's neck." Said Brian
"In a way I wish you had. But I am also glad you didn't. We need good men like you out here keeping us safe." Said Liz
"Liz is right we need more people like you Brian." Said Kim
"Thanks. Kim, uh I don't know how long you are in town for now that the trial is over. But I was wondering if maybe you would like to have dinner with me?"
"Brian, I don't know. I have a daughter and I don't know if my sister can babysit." Said Kim
"Brian are you off Friday night?" Asked Liz
"Yeah."
"Kim, will go out with you Friday. Kim, bring Beth over to my house. Between, Serena, Alex, Sarah and me she will be in good hands." Said Liz
"OK." Said Kim
"Great!" Said Brian
They exchanged numbers and then Liz and Kim went to pick up Beth before heading back to Liz's for the party. Liz followed Kim up to her parent's front door. The door opened and they were both face to face with Kimberly's father.
"Kimberly, I believe I told you that bastard child of yours was not welcome here." Said Mr. Peters
"Jess, was just babysitting for a little bit." Said Kim
"Next time it better be at your place. Now get the brat and get out of here." Said Mr. Peters
Kim went into the house to get Beth. Liz looked at the man in front of her and couldn't believe that this man was treating his own daughter this way.
"Mr. Peters, how can you treat Kim like this! What happened to her wasn't her fault!" Said Liz
"What your stepfather did wasn't her fault. I understand her not wanting to kill an innocent life. All she had to do was give that kid up for adoption."
"That is your granddaughter you are talking about!"
"It's a reminder that my daughter fucked up her life."
"She didn't mess up her life. Kim, is a strong loving person. I am glad to have her as my friend."
Just then Kim came back to the door with Beth carrying a drawing, and Jessica following.
"Aunt Liz!" Yelled Beth
Liz smiled and bent down and hugged the little girl.
"Hi Beth." Said Liz
"This is for you. Mommy said today is your birthday." Said Beth hand the drawing to Liz.
Liz took the drawing and saw two stick figures holding hands and smiling. One she could tell was a girl with long brown hair with a purple skirt on and pink shirt. The other was a boy with darker hair with blue pants and green shirt. The names "Liz and Max" written neatly under them. She knew Jess had to have written it for Beth.
"Thank you Beth. I love it." Said Liz
Liz, Kim and Beth headed out of the house. Jessica followed.
"Kim, remember just cause dad doesn't want Beth around, doesn't mean I don't. I love both of you." Said Jess giving Kim a hug.
"Thanks Jess." Said Kim
"Liz, if you need anything, let me know." Said Jess
"Thanks."
TBC