Roswell Fanatics

This is a max and liz story that has nothing to do with Roswell.
It is rated TEEN/MATURE
I do not own roswell
Posting on October 2,2005

Hey, I am back posting the next part. Thanks to all of you who left feedbak and to those of you who are reading this story. As you read you might catch a favorite line from the show in here;-)

Just a bit of news my sis is getting married to her long time love. Congratulations Jennie and Dave!!

Now on to the story

A little Kiss and some Memories…

Liz woke up early and made her way to the kitchen, she was surprised to find Max standing at the stove wearing an apron making pancakes. She walked over and peeked over his shoulder, “what is this?” she asked.

“I am cooking for you this morning, sit down and have some juice these flapjacks will be ready soon.” He told her.

Liz turned to go and sit at the table and laughed when she saw a half sleeping Michael sipping on some coffee. She turned back to Max just as he was about to flip the pancake, “would you like a little bit of help?”

Max shook his head, “No, I am cooking for you now go and sit down like a good girl.” He said as he turned the pancake over just barely getting it back on the grill.

Liz laughed, “are you sure you can handle this?” she asked sounding skeptical.

Max shook his head and laughed, “Yes I am sure, look I have three separate degrees on business, political science, and history, I think I can manage to read a recipe and make some pancakes.”

“Alright then, I will just sit down over here and wait with Michael.” She told him trying not to laugh as he spilled batter on the counter. “Good Morning Michael why are you up so early?” she asked as she sat down next to him.

“Your husband the chef came in just after 6:00 begging for help.” Michael explained his eyes barely open.

Max laughed, “Yeah well I just wanted to see how well those lessons Liz gave you worked out that’s all.”

“Yeah well I am getting paid for this, it’s over time, and my shift doesn’t usually begin until after 7:00.” Michael told him as he tried to keep from yawning.

Liz got up and poured Michael some more coffee, “Oh poor Michael, here have another cup it will help you to keep your eyes open today.” She said as she sat back down. Max was busy working on some sort of fruit concoction when Isabel and Alex came into the kitchen, “so this is where everyone is hiding?” she said walking over and sitting at the table while Alex poured them both a cup of coffee.

Isabel looked over and saw Max standing at the stove with an apron tide around his waist and laughed, “Oh Max what on earth are you doing?”

He glanced over his shoulder, “I am cooking breakfast what does it look like I am doing?” he said as one of the pancakes began to burn.

Isabel laughed, “Liz what ever have you done to him.”

“Don’t blame me, I got up and found him cooking this wasn’t my idea.” She laughed.

“Alright, enough all you, I wanted to make breakfast for Liz so I gave Hilda the morning off. Now here try these…” he said as he placed a large serving platter of different sized pancakes drenched in strawberries in front of them. Liz smiled and took three small pancakes on her plate as did the others. Then she reached over and used the spoon to place more of the strawberries and syrup on top. Max waited patiently as she took her first bite, “Well…what do you think?” he asked.

Liz tried not to gag as she grabbed her napkin and spit out her food then reached for her glass of juice and drank the entire glass in one gulp. “Oh Max that was …well you did use sugar for the fruit topping didn’t you?”

Max looked back over to the counter and the two containers sitting there, “Yeah, I think so why?”

“Well it taste like you used salt by mistake….” She told him trying not to laugh.

Max walked over to the counter while everyone else pushed their plate away, “Hey how about we head over to my moms for breakfast?” Alex asked.

“I’m in” Michael said as Maria walked into the room.

“In for what?” she asked. Michael grabbed her hand and pulled her along behind him, “I will explain on the way, come on.” He said as Isabel, and Alex headed for the car.

Liz walked over and stood behind Max, “So want me to fix us something or do you want to go to my moms?” She asked trying not to laugh.

Max shook his head, “I can’t believe that I mixed up salt for sugar….” He said sounding pitiful.

Liz patted him on the back, “Well …it happens.” She said trying to make him feel better.

Max turned around to face her, “So then this is a really common mistake for a first time cook?” he asked.

Liz couldn’t hold it back any longer, she busted out laughing, “No not really, I am sorry. Don’t feel bad though at least you tried.” She told him.

He pulled her into his arms and laughed, “Well I guess that makes me pretty hopeless I can’t even follow a recipe ugh?”

“Well not hopeless, just in need of some one on one instruction.” Liz said as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Max whispered softly, “Well now I like the sound of that,” then he captured her mouth with his for a very passionate kiss. Liz whished that they could continue this exchange upstairs in one of their rooms but didn’t know how to tell him that she wanted to be with him. Max was the first to pull him self away, “I guess we should go with the others to your moms since I ruined breakfast.”

Liz sighed, “Yeah I guess we should.” She agreed. Max untied the apron and pulled Liz along behind him as they made their way to the car.

It wasn’t a long drive to her parent’s house and Liz was excited to show Max where she grew up. Liz pointed out several places along the way that had special meaning to her for one reason or another. Max loved listening to her; she was so open to sharing every little detail with him. “Here we are this is where I live….I mean where I grew up.” She stopped and corrected herself.

“Its beautiful here, I can see why you were having a hard time giving it up.” He told her as they got out of the car and headed into the front of the house. Nancy Parker was so excited to see everyone and they spent all morning catching up. Max loved the close net feeling that they all shared with one another. After Liz helped with clean up she walked over and took Max’s hand into hers and pulled him along behind her, “Come on I will show you my backyard.”


Max followed Liz out the back door and on to the porch; He stopped and looked out across the beach. “This is so beautiful Lizzie; I bet it was wonderful growing up here.”

“It was I love the ocean.” She said taking in a deep breath thinking about how much she missed being home. “Want to go surfing?” she asked.

Max shook his head, “Surfing…you know how to surf?”

Liz nodded her head, “Yea, would you like me to teach you how?” she asked.

Max laughed, “You’re amazing, it seems like I learn something new about you everyday.” He told her. “Alright, let me tell James, I don’t want to make his job to difficult. I am not sure if he can shadow us while you teach me to surf.”

“Ok but this is a semi private beach, the only ones every around are some little children that come down in the summer to visit with their dad.” Liz told him as she walked over to the garage and pulled out her board and began walking down towards the water. Max called to both Michael and James, “Liz wants to go surfing; logistically how hard is that for you guys.”


“I’m good with it Max, I actually know how to surf so I can head out with the two of you just let me grab another board from the garage.” Michael told him.

“There is extra security here so we should be fine.” James explained as he positioned himself on the beach.

Isabel, Alex, and Maria made their way out to watch with Max as Liz swam out just beyond the cove then stood up and skillful maneuvered her way back into shoe with out ever loosing her balance.

Max was truly impressed as he ran out into the water to greet her. “That was so awesome.”

“Hop on the board and I will take you out with me.” She said as Max waded out to where she was and joined her on the board.

Isabel smiled, “Can you surf too?”

“Yeah, do you want to give it a try princess?” Alex asked her.

She shook her head, “I’m not sure, is it safe?”

“Absolutely, besides I wouldn’t ever do anything to put you in any kind of danger.” He whispered in her ear then went to get another board.

Michael motioned for Maria to join him but she shook her head and lay out on the beach instead. “I want to get some sun, besides your working remember.” She yelled to him.

The rest of the afternoon Liz spent trying to teach Max how to surf. By the time they finished he actually was doing pretty well. “This has been wonderful Lizzie, thanks for sharing this with me.” He said as they floated into the shore.

“I’m glad you’re having fun.” She said as he stopped and stared at the cliff next to her house, “Is something wrong Max?” she asked waiting for him to get off the board and join her on the blanket for some sun. Max didn’t say anything he hopped off the board and stuck it into the sand then walked over and stood above Liz, “I have been here before?”

Liz laughed, “What are you talking about?”

“This cliff, I have been here before, and the house…I don’t know why I didn’t recognize it before now but I have been here before?” Max said as he turned to look at the back of the house and then over towards the cliffs.

“I don’t think so Max, I have lived here my entire life, believe me if you had ever visited my house I would have known it, I mean look at how much security is out here, that’s not something you miss.” She teased him as she got to her feet and stood just behind him.

“No I know I have been here before, these cliffs over here, they lead into a small inlet right?” he asked pointing over toward the rocks that were now completely covered surrounded by water.

Liz stood up and shook her head, “Yeah, when the tide is out you can get around the ledge and into the cove but it can be tricky.” She told him.

“Yeah I know, I remember…it was just before the tide was do to come back in and there was a little…” he turned and looked at her “It was you.” He said softly.

“Me…what are you talking about?” Liz asked trying to make sense of what it was he was saying.

“You said you lived here your whole life right?” He repeated to her. Liz nodded her head yes. “You also said that this is a semi private beach not to many people ever come around right?” again Liz nodded. “Then it had to be you, I made my way out around these cliffs and I was exploring around the inlet, I got stuck some how and you came and helped me.” He told her remembering the day more clearly.

Liz smiled and looked into his eyes, “There was a boy, he said his name was Max but I had no idea that was you…is that why those men came chasing after you that day, you ran away and they were looking for you ugh?” she said.

Max pulled her into his arms and laughed, “Yeah, I did. I was always trying to take off on my own and that day I was out exploring for hours before they found me. I remember that you came and pulled my foot free and we made it back to shore just in time before the waves crashed in.” he told her.

Liz couldn’t believe what she was hearing, “That’s not all that happened.” She told him softly.

“I don’t remember too much after that, you’ll have to refresh my memory for me...” he said his mouth just inches away from hers.

Liz stared into his eyes intently, “Well you said I had the most beautiful brown eyes you had ever seen and then…” she told him.

Max pulled her closer to him and whispered softly, “I remember that, then what happened.” He said in a deep husky voice.

Liz wrapped her hands around his neck and pulled his head even closer to hers, “Then you kissed me, it was the first kiss I had ever gotten…” she told him.

Max captured her mouth with his and closed the last little bit of space in between them. He had forgotten for all these years, he had put the fantasy about the little brown eyed girl out of his mind thinking them to childish but now here he was holding her, kissing her, and she was his wife. Max pulled away just a bit and whispered softly, “It was the first kiss I had ever given…”

“Hey mister…can you help us.” A little boy shouted from down the beach a ways.

Max turned to look at the small boy and girl who where playing in the sand not to far down the beach from where they were. Liz smiled, “Oh that’s Sara and Bobby, the two kids I was telling you about, they come every summer to see their dad.” Liz explained.

“Hey can you help us build a castle…please?” Sara called out to them.

Max shook his head, “Sure.” He yelled as he walked towards them. Liz followed him. “So what seems to be the trouble here?” Max asked as he sat down in the sand next to Bobby.

“I’m not sure but I think that we are to close to the water, the sand keeps sinking.” He explained his voice sounding a bit frustrated.

“I remember you; your name is Liz ugh?” Sara said shyly.

“Yep, how are you doing Sara?” Liz asked.

“I heard you got married to the prince is that true?” she asked excited.

Liz laughed, “Yeap I did. Would you like to meet him?” she asked the little girl.

“Ugh huh.” She said simply.

“Sara…this is his royal highness Prince Maxwell Aaron Evens, this is Sara and her little brother Bobby.” Liz introduced them.

“Hey I’m not little.” Bobby protested.

“Oh I am sorry I meant her younger brother Bobby.” Liz corrected herself.

Sara turned to face Max and made a small curtsy, “Hello Your Highness, it is very nice to meet you.” She said softly.

Max smiled and shook her hand, “Well it is very nice to meet you both, but you don’t have to call me your highness... just call me Max, ok.” He said and Sara nodded her head. “Now about this castle, I think your right Bobby if we move back a few more feet away from the water we will be able to build a great sand castle.”

“As big as the one you live in?” Sara asked excitedly.

Max laughed, “Well we can try can’t we.” He said helping them move their shovels and buckets further up the beach a bit to avoid the waves. Liz watched Max as he interacted with Sara and Bobby. She was amazed at how relaxed he was with the two of them. She smiled he would make a wonderful father some day she thought. She looked back over towards Old Mans Cove and smiled, she would not have ever guessed that she and Max had meant all those years ago. She tried to picture Max as he looked that day, and realized that she did see some of the resemblance that was there. How funny she never believed in fate before but now she was beginning too. Perhaps this really was her destiny all along, to grow up and marry the man of her dreams, the man that had grown from the little boy who had given her, her first kiss. A moment she had dreamed about often. Max stood up and walked over to her, “Hey penny for your thoughts?” he whispered softly.

Liz smiled, “I was thinking about you and I meeting all those years ago…” she told him.

“I know it’s pretty remarkable that you and I would end up married, I mean I wouldn’t even be standing here if it had not been for you, you saved my life that day.” Max told her. “It’s funny when my father first showed me your picture, it was your eyes, I loved your beautiful brown eyes, it was like I knew that you were the one I was suppose to marry, like some how this was more then just a chance thing for you and I and that was why I agreed to the marriage.” He told her. “That sounds silly doesn’t it?” he whispered.

Liz shook her head, “Not at all. I thought about that helpless little boy stuck in the rocks once or twice growing up too.”

“Hey I wasn’t helpless; I probably could have gotten my ankle free eventually.” He said trying to sound tuff.

Liz laughed, “Sure you would of when the tide had come in and your head was about 3 feet under water.”

Max laughed, “Yea ok.” He agreed reluctantly.

“Hey Max, I finished the moat come on, now we can work on the tower.” Bobby told him.

“Well come on we can’t have a castle without a tower now can we?” Max said he went back over to the sand castle they had been working on. Liz followed along and sat down next to Sara and began working on the back portion of the castle.

It was almost 6:00 by the time they finished their castle and Bobby and Sara’s father called for them to come home for dinner. Max took Liz in his hand as they walked back over to her parent’s house, where Nancy had dinner all ready for them. After having firsts and seconds of her famous Chicken stuffed tacos Max and Liz sat down together on the porch swing to relax, “Thanks for having us Mrs. Parker.” Max said.

“Please Max call me Mom, we are family after all.” She insisted before heading back into the kitchen to make sure everyone else was finished eating.

“Your family is great Lizzie; I really like both your parents very much.” He told her.

“Thanks Max, I know they feel the same way about you too.” She admitted.

“So today was fun, I mean just hanging out with your family and friends here. I really enjoyed my self.” He told her.

Liz smiled, “I did too. I was a little worried that you might find it boring since it is such departure from your routine and well all the press and attention.” She said softly.

“Not at all, I mean I know I must seem like a workaholic but truth is I really would rather spend my time with you.” He told her.

Liz smiled and took his hand in hers, “Max, can I ask you a question?”

“Yes of course Lizzie, you don’t have to keep asking me first either, if there is something that you want to know please just ask me alright.” He told her as he sat back in the swing and sipped his tea.

Liz nodded her head, “Ok, I was just wondering about you and Ava…did you bring her here for vacations?”

Max’s attitude abruptly changed, “No…she didn’t like the sun at all.” He said quietly not wanting to think about her.

Liz could tell at once that he didn’t like talking about his late wife so she didn’t say anything more. Max knew that he did not handle that to well, he let out a small sigh, “Ava was not very interested in the beach, or the sun…this kind of vacation would have driven her crazy. She really loved the attention and the lime light more then I ever did.” He explained.

Liz lay her head against his shoulder, “Oh, well I am really glad that you and I get to share this with each other, being with you has been wonderful Max, I love…” she started to say but stopped when he turned to look at her directly.

“I love the ocean, and well it’s just been great sharing it with you.” She said trying to cover her almost slip.

Max smiled, “Yeah, it’s great; I had forgotten how much I enjoyed being here.” He said as Isabel came out to get Liz.

“Show me your room; I am going to be using it, if that is alright.” Isabel told her.

“Sure, come on I will show you where it is.” Liz told her then took her up to the room.
Afterwards they said good bye to Liz’s parents and made their way back to the beach house. Liz noticed the skies were getting dark as the limo pulled up in front of the house. Max stepped out and opened the door for her. “We are going to get a storm.” She told him.

“You think so, maybe it will just blow past.” Max said.

“No this one is going to hit us for sure, didn’t you notice the sky this morning?” she asked as they walked into the house.

“I guess I wasn’t paying attention what about the sky?” He asked her.

“Well it was red sky just after sunrise; there is an old sailor’s lore that goes like this “red sky at night…sailors delight. Red sky in the morning…sailors take warning.” She repeated the lore for him.

“And this means what exactly?” he asked puzzled.

Liz laughed, “It means since there was a red sky this morning that it is going to storm and sailors on board ship can prepare for it, if their was a red sky at night it’s a sailors delight, smooth sailing ahead less work to do.” She explained.

“Well aren’t you just a wealth of silly and strange knowledge.” Max teased her.

“Mock me if you will but we are going to have a storm tonight, and judging by those clouds rolling in it will be a nasty one too.” Liz told him.

Max was about to say something when Thomas walked in, “I just wanted to let you know that I secured the sail boats down on the dock sir, we are in for a nasty storm this evening.”

Max shook his head, “Well perhaps the storm will pass.” He suggested as he glanced over towards Liz.

“Oh no sir, I don’t think so the sky was brilliant red this morning, its going to storm for sure.” Thomas said and then made his way back out to the kitchen.

Liz looked over at Max and busted up laughing, “I told you so.” She said then headed to the kitchen for a snack. He watched her go as she left the room then he walked over and looked out the window. He didn’t like storms very much so he was hoping that it would just pass them. He thought about the day they had shared together, he smiled when he thought back to that day when she rescued him from the rocks all those years ago. He had always thought about going back and trying to find that beautiful little browned eyed girl some day, just to see what she was like, he remembered dreaming about her so often when he was young. It was strange how things worked to bring them together again, he smiled. The truth was if he had not left the decision to find him a new wife up to his father he may have never found Liz. He thought about what his life might belike right now with out her, he cared very much for her and wanted to make her happy, he almost thought she was going to profess that she loved him before but she had only been talking about the ocean. In a way that was a relief for him, he knew that as much as he cared for her and wanted her, he was not sure he was in love, or was he just to afraid to feel that kind of pain again, to let him self love he wondered?

See Ya
James

THis is my own little Max and Liz story that has nothing to do what so ever with Roswell. IT is however rated TEEN/MATUTRE
I do not own Roswell and that includes, the TV show, the city, the legend/myth of Roswell famous alien crash or any of subsequent sightings that have occurred since above mentioned crash whether drug induced or not

This is being posted on October the 4th at or very near the time of 1:58 in the pm of the year 2005.

Ok everyone let me put this little note out first for all of you very kind hearted people reading my story(Thank you again by the way!)...first I know some of you are going to feel like this part took to long to get to, while some are feeling like NO! Not now, and still some perhaps will be undecided not sure if this was the right time or not. Knowing all of this as I do I came to one very real conclusion, I can not make everyone happy So I am going to post this part...having thrown my heart and a considerable amount of time into it out into the huge vast inter communication highways that is the internet and hope that you enjoy


The Storm...


Max couldn’t sleep the rain was beating against the windows and the wind was hollowing. He wondered how Liz was doing and several times he went to the door that separated their rooms to open it but stopped him self. He shifted about hating the uneasy feeling that gripped him in the bottom of his stomach. He had always hated storms, and never did very well in them. He could remember when he was a small child he use to crawl in bed with his parents on nights like this, funny he thought to himself how a storm could reduce him to a small child, full of fear, the thunder and lightening making him feel so anxious. He jumped as the thunder crashed; and the electricity went out, this was one part of being by the sea that he did not like at all. He knew he probably would seem ridiculous to Liz but he just couldn’t stand being alone any longer. He opened the door and let himself into her room, “Lizzie…Lizzie are you awake?” he called out as he made his way over to the bed.

Liz shifted under the blankets and sat up struggling to see who it was in the darkness, “Max is that you…is everything alright?” she asked coming fully awake.

Max suddenly felt terrible for having disturbed her, “Yes, I just couldn’t sleep…the storm it woke me up and the power is out.” He told her as he paced back and forth.

Liz slipped out of bed and walked up to him. “Are you alright?” she asked wrapping her arms around his waist and laying her head against his shoulder. She could feel his heart pounding and she looked up trying to see his face.

Max pulled her close and held her tight feeling better at once, “I am now…I’m sorry for bothering you I just don’t do very well with storms. I have always felt unsettled by them every since I was a small boy.” He admitted feeling a little embarrassed.

Liz squeezed him tight and smiled, “Here sit down on the bed and I will light a candle.” She told him and she guided him over towards the bed then went to the dresser and began lighting the candles there. After she had several small ones going she walked back over to Max who was staring at her. She looked beautiful her small body framed by the glow of the candle light, he was suddenly very aware of the fact that she was wearing only a small thin whit lace night gown.

“I had Thomas bring these up before I came to bed; I knew this storm would make the power go out.” She said as she sat down next to him.

“I’m sorry again for bothering you…remember me telling you that when I was little I would run off by my self.” Max asked her.

“Yeah I remember.” She said.

“I guess I must have been about 4 maybe 4 and half years old, anyway I had run away from my nanny and my companions. I had slipped outside and was playing in the gardens down past the ponds when a really terrible storm came in. I was so petrified the thunder was crashing, and the lightening came flashing across the sky. I tried to make it back to the house but the wind was blowing so strong that I could barely stand in it. I remember calling for my mother over and over again, but no one came. Just as I passed a large tree lightening flashed again and hit the tree knocking off several of the larger branches. I climbed underneath the bench and hide there for quit awhile until my father came out and found me. Every since then I have really had a hard time sleeping when it is storming out. I know it’s silly, I am sorry for disturbing you.” Max whispered softly.

Liz smiled, “Please don’t be, it’s ok. These storms around here can be very frightening; I’m just used to them because I grew up here that’s all.” She told him trying to make him feel better.

Just then the thunder crashed and lightening flashed across the sky illuminating the entire room. Max jumped again, “You must think I am the biggest baby ever…I’m sorry.” He said feeling bad.

Liz smiled and leaned back against the pillows then motioned for him to join her, “Come on you can stay with me if you like.”

Max hesitated and looked around the room, “I don’t want to intrude on you Lizzie, maybe if we just talk for a bit I will feel better.”

Liz grabbed his hand and pulled him across the bed next to her, “You are not intruding, besides I like the company too.” She told him just then the thunder crashed and Max jumped, having that unsettled feeling come back he gave in. “Ok, but I’ll go back to my room as soon as the storm paces.” He told her.

Liz turned and faced him she searched his eyes and saw that he really was afraid. Her heart went out to him and she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him close to her holding him in her arms. Max laid his head down against her chest and closed his eyes; he pulled her close and held her in his arms. He couldn’t believe how wonderful she felt, “Lizzie I don’t deserve you…” he whispered out softly. Liz leaned down and kissed him. Max responded to her by pulling her gently down and turning her beneath him, he began caressing her soft skin as their kiss deepened even further. Liz pressed herself against him, her heart pounding. She knew this was meant to be, she had wanted him all night but was to afraid to show him, but now there was nothing holding her back. Max pulled away just a bit but Liz wouldn’t have it, she wrapped her hands around his neck and pulled him back down to her. She slid her hands down along his back and gently pulled his tee shirt up over his head. She couldn’t get enough of him she caressed his back, along his shoulders and his arms, kissing him all the while. Max could feel his own desire growing past the point of no return, he knew she wanted him but he had to be sure. Feeling her body pressed tightly against his own was more then he could take, he pulled back from her and looked into her dark brown eyes, he saw the same burning need the same desire he was feeling, “Lizzie…I need you to know this isn’t why I came in here.” Max told her his voice barely above a ragged whisper.

Liz stared into his eyes, “I know that Max…that’s why I want you to stay so desperately.” She told him as she pulled his head down closer to her. Max wanted her more then anything but he had to be sure he had to know with out a doubt that she was sure, “Are you sure Lizzie, are you sure this is what you want….what your ready to have happen between us?” He asked her trying to control his mounting desire.

“I want this Max…no it’s more then that, I need this.” She said softly. That was all he needed to hear as he leaned down and captured her lips with his own. He couldn’t believe how sweet she tasted as they kissed; how soft her skin was to his touch, how incredibly giving of herself she was with him. He felt his heart beat faster as they uninhibitedly explored each others bodies, each one wanting to be closer to the other. Liz could not believe how quickly she had come to find her self completely in love with her husband. She was amazed at how deeply her emotions for him were she wanted to please him, to show him just how much this first time between them meant to her. Liz returned each, kiss, each caress, each touch with the same passion that Max held for her. As their bodies became one intertwined in a passionate embrace, she felt as if her heart would explode with desire, excitement, and emotion all at the same time.

Later Max held Liz in his arms for awhile listening as her breathing relaxed and his own pounding heart began to beat at a more normal pace.

Liz looked up into his eyes and whispered softly as tears shimmered in her eyes, “I love you Max, I love you so very much.” She told him feeling content.

Max watched as the light of the candle flickered across her face, he felt strange all the sudden he knew he cared for her deeply but love, the whole concept confused him still. What they had just shared was wonderful, incredible even but was what he was feeling for Liz love, he had thought that what he had shared with Ava was real only to find out it wasn’t. Suddenly doubt was creeping in and he found himself struggling. He didn’t know what to say, “Lizzie I … I do care for you so much, but I…”

Liz put her hand up to his mouth and shook her head, “Its ok Max…its ok that your not in love with me I just really needed to say the words to you its how I feel, I didn’t mean to upset you.” She explained as a single tear slipped out of the corner of her eye.

Max searched her eyes trying to know how to express to her the conflict that he was still dealing with inside, “Lizzie I…” he started to say but she didn’t give him a chance to finish instead she pulled his head down to her and kissed him deeply, within seconds their passion was reignited all over again and neither one had any words to express what they were feeling. Max held her tight this time he was the one trembling as he gave in to his growing desire, his need to be with her once again taking over. He was amazed at the way she abandoned herself to him so freely… so lovingly. Liz didn’t care that he wasn’t in love with her, she loved him and that was all that matter to her, she had given her heart and her body to this man and there was no going back now.

Later Max lay next to Liz holding her still, he kept thinking about what she had said, how she had said it, with so much feeling and emotion behind it. For some reason it unnerved him completely to know she felt that way about him, it made him feel vulnerable in a way he couldn’t fully explain. Liz shifted her weight and snuggled even closer to him as she slept, Max thought about the way she had given herself to him so completely, holding nothing back their love making was so intense that he found himself actually unable to describe the pleasure and the passion he felt for her, it was unlike anything he had ever experienced before. The times that Ava would allow him to make love to her were more mechanical in nature and in many ways she would make him feel as if he were some how inadequate for her. He had always had the feeling that she was disappointed with him. But Lizzie was different, the way she opened her arms and accepted him when he first came to her room was so caring so wonderful, wasn’t this, the very thing he had wanted, had waited for his whole life; to have someone he could share his life with? He remembered what Alex had said to him about Liz caring about others even to the point of sacrificing her own heart so that those she cared about would be happy. That was exactly what she had done with him tonight he thought; she was so wonderful and yet he felt a part of him holding back, afraid to let go of his heart again. The pain and the confusion from his past still held him captive in more ways then he could explain. He trusted Liz but did he trust him self that was the question?


Max woke up the next morning to find himself in Liz’s bed but she was no where to be found, for a moment he thought perhaps that she had left angry by his inability to tell her that he loved her the way she had done with him, but the sound of her moving about in the bathroom soon elevated his fear. “Lizzie?” he called out her name.

Liz reappeared after a few minutes in the doorway wearing her big fury bathrobe. “Oh good morning Max.” she said rather shyly.

Max got up out of bed and walked over to her, he wrapped his arms around her and smiled, “So I missed waking up next to you, everything alright?” he asked trying to make sure she didn’t regret their lovemaking the night before.

“Yeah, I’m ok.” She whispered softly.

Max looked into her eyes trying to determine if she was really or not, “Lizzie are you sure you seem kind of quite, your not regretting last night are you?” he asked praying that she would say she wasn’t.

Liz looked down towards the floor and nodded her head, “Yes, I am just a little bit.” She said her voice just barely above a whisper.

Max felt terrible, his heart sank, “Oh Lizzie, I am sorry. I don’t know what to say…” he said.

Liz pulled away from him just a bit and slowly untied her bathrobe belt, “I was regretting that I didn’t get to wear this…I did after all buy it for you.” She said rather demurely as she allowed the robe to fall open. Max’s concern turned to a devilish smile as he stared at his gorgeous wife. She was wearing a pale green, lace teddy that barely came down to her hips and a pair of patching silk panties. He swallowed and stared at her for several seconds, she was so beautiful, he walked over and pulled her into his arms, “You are so beautiful Lizzie…I don’t even have the words to express how wonderful you have made my life.” He told her and he kissed her neck and ear softly.

Liz instantly wrapped her arms around his neck and pushed herself closer to him, “Does that mean you like this particular outfit Max or should I return it?” she whispered playfully.

Max shook his head as he continued kisses her down along her neck and the top of her shoulder, “Oh no I like it very much. Just don’t plan on being in it for very long.” He said as he scooped her up into his arms and made his way back over to the bed. He laid her down then settle himself just above her as she reached up to pull him closer she whispered softly, “Just the effect I was hoping for Your Highness.”

It was half past 9:00 when Michael began climbing the stairs, Maria caught him out of the corner of her eye, “So where are you going?” she asked putting her book down.

“I was going to go up and see if Liz and Max are still coming with us to the beach?” he said.

Maria laughed, “You really are clueless aren’t you?” she teased him.

Michael shook his head, “What is that suppose to mean?”

“Think about it Michael, neither Liz, nor Max has been down all morning…they haven’t even called down for any breakfast, what do you suppose they are up too.” She said practically spelling it out for him.

Michael didn’t say anything for several seconds then it occurred to him what she was talking about, “Oh!” he said as it dawned on him.

“So you see they probably won’t be joining us at the beach this morning, but you and I can still go unless you’re not interested in seeing me in my brand new bikini. You know the one that fits into that little tiny pouch I showed you earlier.” She said as she brushed past him.

Michael followed her up the stairs and grabbed her hand, “No I very interested in seeing that. I’m sorry if I seemed like I didn’t want to spend time alone with you, each just that well you wanted to take things slow so I have been trying to do that.”

Maria laughed and pulled his head closer to hers, “Well Michael there is slow then there is sloooooow.”

He stared into her eyes mischievously, “SO what are you saying exactly?”

“I am saying that I feel the same way about you as you do about me and I am ready if you still want to move things between us forward.” She told him softly.

Michael pulled her into his arms and carried her rest of the way up the stairs to her suite. Maria smiled at last she had found an enjoyable way to keep Michael busy and out of Liz hair.

Liz slid out of bed careful not to disturb Max as he slept. As much as she was enjoying her time in bed with him she was beginning to get very hungry. She slipped her sweat pants on and grabbed a tees shirt to but over her teddie then made her way down stairs. She glanced over at the clock it was almost noon, no wonder she was feeling hungry she thought to herself. She pulled out a tray and began filling it with cheese, crackers, fresh fruit, some deli meats and some juice. She was just about to go back upstairs and surprise Max when Maria walked in, “So your finally coming up for some air?” she asked teasing Liz.
Liz smiled, “Well yes actually that and food.” She laughed.

“I am so happy for you Liz, I had a feeling about you two yesterday.” Maria commented.

“I hope you and Michael are not to upset with us for bailing on you and not going to the beach as planned.” Liz told her.

“Are you kidding, Liz this is your vacation I am just here to keep Michael out of your hair, which has been pretty fun actually.” Maria told her with a huge smile on her face.

Liz knew by her smile that something was going on, “So tell me what is going on…” she asked.

Maria smiled, “Well I told Michael that we didn’t need to take things slow any more, I told him that I feel about him the way he does about me.” She admitted as she began fixing a platter for herself and Michael.

Liz put down her tray and hugged Maria, “Oh my gosh I am so happy for you two…see it’s the beach it brings out the romantic in everyone.”

“Yeah well it sure has in Michael…but that’s good because I am loving every minute of it.” Maria told her. “Thanks for having me along Liz, you didn’t have to.”

“Yes I did, you’re my best friend and I wanted to have you with us and I wanted you to have time with Michael too.” She told her.

“You can stop match making your work is done.” Maria teased her.

“Alright I just can’t help myself, I am so happy for you and Michael too.” Liz told her.

Maria smiled, “Thanks Liz.”

Liz grabbed her tray and headed back upstairs. Max was just waking up as she walked back into the room, “I brought food Your Highness.” She teased as she put the tray down on the table near the bed.

“Good because I am so hungry, but not for food.” he said as he grabbed her around the waist and pulled her into bed with him.

Liz laughed, “Well your going to have to settle for food for now because I am starving.” She told him.

Max smiled and kissed her softly on the nose, “Alright then, I guess I will just have to be patient and allow you something to eat, after all I want you to have lots of energy for later.” He told her suggestively.


Liz smiled, “I feel exactly the same way, so eat.” She told him handing him some cheese and crackers.

Max watched her as she fixed them a plate of food then sat down across from him. Liz felt a bit embarrassed having him stare at her so closely, “What?” she said blushing a bright red?

“I was just thinking about last night.” He said mischievously.

Liz smiled, “What about last night?”

“Well I was just thinking that I after last night I don’t mind storms as much as I used too.” Max told her causing her to blush even more.


See Ya
James


OH one last thought for you all to pnoder...Max is still holding back from Liz which is going to lead us on yet another roller coaster ride before our happy ever after?????????????????????????????????????????????

This is a Max and Liz story
It is rated TEEN/MATURE
It does not follow the show and I do not own the show.

I am posting on a friday at 3:24 in the pm on October 7, at 2005.

Hey Thanks for replying everyone
Here is the next part, hope you like it. You may notice a shift in perspectives here and in the next part as well, I hope at least that you do

Anyway it was necessary to write what Liz is dealing with to help set up the next parts after that. My sisters gave me great insights on how to write her! So I wanted to take some time and give credit where it is do

Anyway hope you like this next part and to answer some readers questions the rewrite is actually going better then I had hoped. I ended up cutting 18 pages but I tucked them away for now, just because the part didn't fit here does not mean I can't use it another time

So here is the story!

Just the girls

Liz sat in the kitchen waiting for Maria and Isabel to show up. The last few days of their vacation had been wonderful and Liz was feeling so happy. She was actually excited about having some time alone with Maria and Isabel for the afternoon so she could catch up. Isabel and Alex had stayed at her parents and Maria and Michael had been spending most of their time together since Max and Liz where relaxing and enjoying each others company at the beach house.

“So where are you girls going to be going this afternoon any way?” Max asked as he walked into the kitchen.

“Well we are going shopping and then to lunch.” Liz told him.

“What about Michael I thought he was going fishing with Alex and me?” Max reminded her.

“We are trading today…” Liz told him.

“What exactly are we trading?” Max asked puzzled by her statement.

“I get James with me today and you get Michael with you, oh and Jason will be with us to covering Isabel.” She told him.

Max laughed, “Ok and how exactly did James feel about being traded?” he asked as he poured himself a glass of juice.

“He didn’t mind at all, actually he said he had enough sun over the last few days and didn’t mind the chance to be in doors for the afternoon. Michael is looking forward to going fishing with you and Alex.” She told him.

Max gave her a kiss and then headed out the kitchen door just as Isabel and Maria came in. “Hey Liz are you ready to go?” Isabel asked then called out to Max, “Alex is waiting for you and Michael down by the dock.”

“Yeap.” She said as she grabbed her bag and followed them out to the car. Maria smiled over at Liz several times with out saying anything.

Liz finally shook her head, “What?” she asked.

“I know a secret.” She said teasingly.

“Really, what is the secret?” Liz asked smiling.

“Well I am not supposed to say just yet…” she told them.

“Well you have to now, tell us.” Isabel said joining in.

“I shouldn’t I promised really.” She said thinking twice.

“Oh come on you know you want to or you wouldn’t have brought it up.” Liz told her.

“Ok well you have to promise not to tell anyone until I give the ok.” She told them.

“Maria just tell us already.” Isabel laughed.

“No you have to promise me.” She repeated.

“Alright …alright we promise!” they both said at the same time.

“Michael has proposed and we are engaged.” She told them excitedly.

Liz jumped over next to her in the limo and hugged her tight, “Oh my gosh, this is so great!” she told her.

Isabel laughed, “Oh Maria congratulations that is so wonderful, when is the big day?”

“Well I am not sure yet we have a few things we have to work out first that is why we are not officially announcing just yet.” She explained.

Isabel smiled, “Ok but you have to promise me that I get to help plan the wedding ok.”

Maria laughed, “Of course I can use all the help I can get.” She told them.
Liz sat back and listened to Maria and Isabel discussed the details of how Michael asked her, “Ok so he was so sweet and romantic, it was early this morning, we got up to go out and watch the sun come up and he packed this wonderful picnic for us that was so yummy. Anyway we were just kind of relaxing on the beach enjoying the food, the quiet, and the view when he handed me this beautiful box, with a big bow in it. I opened it and there was a key inside. I looked at him a bit puzzled and a little disappointed because I was so hoping it was a ring, anyway he says this is the key to my heart and I want you to have it always. I was so moved, I know it’s corny but I thought it was so sweet. I told him how much I love him and then he got down on one knee and told me that key opens another small box and he handed it to me. I unlock the box and inside was the most perfect ring I have ever seen.” She told them as she held up her hand for the first time, “do you want to see?” there on her finger was a perfect diamond, surrounded by six smaller stones on a gold band.

Liz and Isabel looked it over and smiled, “Oh Maria it is so pretty.” Liz told her.

“It is truly beautiful and the way he asked you oh my gosh how sweet is that. I hope when Alex asks me it will be all romantic and sweet like that.” Isabel told them.

Liz laughed, “I think he will be really romantic Isabel, I know he likes to make out all distant and unemotional but he really is a huge lover at heart.”

“I think so too, but I don’t want to rush him.” She said smiling. “He did tell me that he is in love with me.” She admitted.

“Oh Isabel, that’s so awesome. It won’t be long before you two will be engaged and married too.” Maria told her. “Seems to me like the beach brings out the romantic lovers in these guys ugh?”

Isabel laughed, “Seems so.”

Liz didn’t say anything; she couldn’t help but think back to when Max and she first made love. The beach didn’t seem to bring out the lover in Max at least not emotionally she decided. The rest of the afternoon was spent shopping and chatting. Liz tried not to feel down but she kept thinking about Isabel and Maria and how happy they were. She was happy too but it was different, admitting her love for Max was the right thing to do but not having him saying it back did hurt. She tried not to dwell on it to much but deep down she longed to hear the words spoken. She longed to have Max take her in his arms and whisper into her ear and her heart that he loves her….

“Liz, Liz did you hear me?” Isabel asked.

“Oh no I am sorry; I was lost in my thoughts for a moment. What did you ask?” she asked.

“I was asking you if wanted to go to your moms for lunch, I am starving.” She repeated.

“Sure let’s go.” Liz said as they got back into the limo.

Max sat on the boat with Alex and Michael sipping on some beer, “So how was staying with your parents?” he asked.

“It was good, Isabel was great she was to funny when my mom asked if she minded leftover for lunch, she had no clue what they were.” Alex told them as Michael busted out laughing.

Max just shook his head and stared at them not getting the joke, “You don’t know what they are either do you Max?” Alex asked trying not to laugh.

Max shook his head, “I guess I am as funny as Isabel cause I have no clue is it some kind of food dish?” he asked.

Michael shook his head, “Yes, leftovers are when you eat the food that was left over from a pervious meal for another one the next day.” He explained trying not to laugh.

Max laughed, “Oh well I don’t think that I have ever been served leftovers.” He told them.

Alex smiled, “Anyway it was great she really enjoyed herself and put up with all my teasing her too.”

The limo pulled up in front of Liz’s mother’s restaurant and they made their way inside. There were several customers inside excited to see the surprise group of royals come in for lunch and waited in line to ask for autographs which Liz and Isabel signed. After a while they sat down and had their lunch. After a few minutes Isabel excused her self and Maria moved closer to Liz. “Is everything alright Liz you have been a little quite?” she asked.

“Yeah I am fine, it’s just, well remember in the limo when you said that the beach brings out the lovers in the guys?” Liz said.

Maria nodded her head, “Yeah.”

“Well while it has brought out the lover in Max physically it hasn’t so much emotionally. Don’t get me wrong it was amazing…it’s just when I told him that I love him he went all white like a ghost. I mean he looked terrified and I knew he wasn’t feeling the same way about me.” She admitted.

“Oh Liz I’m sorry what did you do?” Maria asked sympathetically.

“I told him it was alright that it didn’t matter but truth is it hurts. I love him so much I wished things were different for us.” She told her.
“Oh I am sorry you poor thing, I didn’t mean to go on about Michael and me.” She said feeling bad.

“No seriously Maria it is alright, I am so happy for you too, please don’t worry about it alright.” She said. Maria shook her head as Isabel came back to the table.

Liz looked over at a young man who was sitting by himself not for from the door. She noticed that he kept looking over in their direction. Not long after he received his check he approached one of the security detail and said something to him. Liz watched as Jason walked over to Isabel and handed her a piece of paper, “Your highness this gentleman would like your autograph, he asked if you could make it out to Reese?” Isabel nodded and scribbled out her autograph and handed it back to him.

“I get that all the time guys wanting my autograph but to afraid to ask themselves. One time a guy did come up and ask in front of Alex and I think it kind of bugged him because the guy was coming on really strong. I hate guys like that.” She told them.

Liz smiled, “Sometimes I think it is kind of creepy but I try to be nice. I don’t mind it though when it’s the little kids, they are so cute.” She told them.

Liz glanced over and noticed that the man was still standing there staring directly at her. He smiled just a bit then turned and left. She didn’t know why but she had the most unsettled feeling about him.

The rest of the afternoon flew by and she was really tired by the time she got back to the beach house. She was just about to go upstairs and look for Max when he came into the room and stood in the door way to the pool entrance, he was dressed in a pair of soft white pants and unbuttoned white shirt. He looked so sexy, and he had a single fiery red rose in his hand, he walked over and handed it to her, “This is for you,” he whispered softy.

Liz smiled as he took her hand in his and pulled her along behind him. Her eyes grew wide as she stepped out into the pool area. The whole place was a glow with the soft flickering of candle lights. Near the pools edge was a blanket spread out with some of the finniest china she had ever seen and the entire area had long white flowing fabric that looked like silk tide around it for privacy. It was so romantic, “Oh Max what is all this.” she asked feeling a bit breathless.

“I just wanted to show you how much I missed you today.” He told her as he led her over to sit down on the blanket.

“You did all of this for me?” She asked amazed.

“Of course, now stay right there while I serve you.” He said as he walked over behind a curtain and into the pool house only to return a few moments later with a large serving tray. He took off several of the lids to reveal some yummy looking dishes, “First we have a lovely anti pasta made by me, then some lovely grilled salmon marinade in lemon caught and also cooked by me, and finally some stemmed vegetables.” He told her.

Liz laughed as he served her food to her then fixed him self a plate, “So you made all of this?” she said hesitate to eat.

He sat down next to her and smiled, “Don’t worry I made Michael and Alex try everything first. You can eat this I promise.” He told her.

Liz took a bite and smiled, “Umm, Max this is really good.” She told him.

“Well I asked Hilda to give me some things I could make and not possible goof up. She was great with the recipes and suggestions but I did decide to leave the dessert to her, I didn’t want to chance messing up the sugar again.” He laughed and so did Liz.

“This is so wonderful Max thank you.” She told him as they ate their dinner. They talked for awhile sharing with one another more about their childhood. “My grandparents actually left Alex and me a house not real far from here. It’s further in away from the beach, not far from Hampton Lake. My dad loves the fishing there. My grandma always had the most beautiful gardens, my mom and dad spend time there and my dad keeps the gardens going. I would love to show it to you before we go back to Kennsington.” She told him.

“I would like that very much.” Max told her as they finished eating. He cleared away their things then turned on some beautiful romantic music, “Would you like to go for swim?” he asked.

Liz smiled, “Sure I need to go get changed though?” she told him softly.

Max shook his head, “No you don’t, no one is here, it’s just us, I arranged for Michael and Alex to take Isabel and Maria out for the night.” He told her as he slipped out of his shirt.

Liz blushed as she realized what he meant, “You want to go skinny dipping?” she said.

He nodded his head and then helped her take off her top. Liz slowly reached down and unbuttoned his pants as he did the same with hers. Moments later they were in the pool, “I can’t believe I am doing this.” She said her cheeks a bright red.

Max pulled her into his arms and began slowly kissing her neck and ear, “Why, your beautiful, if I had my way this is how we would spend all of our time.” He told her just before he captured her mouth with his. Liz held him close and caressed his back and shoulders. She moaned softly as he lowered his head down across her shoulder and then further still. Max wanted her; he scooped her into his arms and carried her into guest bedroom of the pool house kissing her passionately the entire way. He lay her down on the bed staring into her beautiful brown eyes as she reached up, wrapping her arms around him, and pulled him gently down on top of her. Max loved the way her body felt next to his, so soft. She was so perfect that he had to be with her to know her completely and many hours later they fell asleep in one another’s arms blissfully happy.

See Ya
James

THis is my own little Max and Liz story that has nothing to do with Roswell.It is Rated TEEN/MATURE
I do not won Roswell.
this is being posted on October the 11th at 2:43 inthe pm.

Ok I am back. I must say that the rewriting of my story has actually come along pretty nicely and I am even liking this new ending more. THanks to everyones great feed back, you guys who have written me have been awesome and it means alot. Umm this fic is close to being finished and I am trying to work on my other two but some of my class asignments are beginnig to take up some time so I will do my best
And on with the story....


Back to being Royal…

Liz smiled over at Max as the limo pulled up to the palace, a part of her wished that they didn’t have to return from their trip. She loved having Max all to herself for the past three weeks. They originally had planned to only stay for two weeks but Max extended their stay longer. Liz thoroughly enjoyed their time together and she felt as if she and Max were growing closer. He so freely talked to her about his childhood, his dreams, his desire for the future but he always seemed to hold back when ever the subject of his late wife came up. Now that they were back home she hoped that things wouldn’t change between them. She had told Max that she loved him and she truly meant it. She yawned and stretched as Max stepped out then reached in and helped her. She was a bit sleepy they had, had a long day, the flight home was a bit bumpy due to a storm that rolled in at the last minute in Rosewood. She smiled thinking about their second night at the beach house and how it had stormed. Max coming into her room was something she had not planned on but she was so deliriously happy that he had. Their first night together was perfect, she would cherish the memory always even though Max didn’t tell her that he loved her, she hoped that in time that would come and she was content for the time to just be with him and love him.

“Lizzie I am going to be in my office for while, I have several meetings that I need to prepare for so I won’t be able to join you for dinner.” Max said then kissed her softly on the cheek.

“Oh that’s alright I am actually not too hungry, I am just going to go up and take a bath I think.” She told him then headed up stairs. Liz filled the tub and then slipped in allowing the warm water to help relax her. She closed her eyes and thought about Max. She wasn’t really sure if she should stay in her room or go into his room from now on. They had spent every night together at the beach house since they made love but now that they were back she wondered if Ava’s ghost might interfere with the new closeness that they shared. She got out of the tub and slipped into her PJ’s, then headed over to Max’s room.
She climbed into bed, turned out the light and closed her eyes; moments later Max walked in flipped on the light and saw her there. “Oh Lizzie, I’m sorry I wasn’t expecting you to be here…” he said surprised.

Liz sat up suddenly feeling very awkward, “Oh…I…Oh.” Was all she said as she got up and walked towards the door. She felt so silly and tears were already forming in her eyes. Max knew he had said the wrong thing and he felt bad, “Lizzie…wait.” He said as he followed after her.

“Its no big deal my mistake, I will see you in the morning.” She mumbled trying to make it to her room before the tears came. Max caught up to her at her bedroom door and grabbed her hand, “Lizzie, wait I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings just then, please listen to me.” He said as he turned her to face him. Seeing the tears glistening in her eyes he felt terrible, “I am sorry…I was just surprised to see you in my bed and I spoke with out thinking.”

Liz shook her head, “I thought it would be our bed now, I mean since we… well since the beach house. I just thought that you and I would be sleeping in the same room together like we did at the beach house, I guess I didn’t understand how things work.” She admitted softly.

Max lifted her chin and stared into her eyes, “Lizzie, I am sorry, this will be our room from now on. I didn’t mean to make you think that I didn’t want you to be in my bed, I do, I want you there always.” He told her.

Liz smiled, “Max you don’t have to say that just because I am crying, I am a big girl its ok, really, I don’t even know why I am being so emotional over this.” She said sniffling in. “If this is the way things are done in the palace then I will deal with it…I just, I mean how will I know if you want to…I mean will you come to my room and get me or what?” she asked feeling embarrassed and confused.

Max smiled and pulled her along after him to his room, “From now on this is our bedroom, you will sleep here with me and that way anytime you want to…you know, you can just tell me and I will be more then happy to oblige you.” He told her softly.

Liz smiled and wiped her eyes, “Are you sure?” she asked.

Max wrapped her into his arms, “Yes of course. Lizzie my parents share a room, my grandparents shared a room, heck I am pretty sure that Isabel and Alex have shared a room on more then one occasion, although I don’t think my parents know that just yet, anyway the only reason I was surprised to see you was because Ava and I did not share a room, even after we were married she remained in her own bedroom each night. I did not want to force you to be in here if you were not comfortable being in here.” He told her gently.

Liz shook her head, “I told you once before I’m not Ava, of course I want to be in here with you, I love you…to me when you love someone you want to be near them and to share everything” she said simply.

Max smiled, he had not thought about that, Ava had not ever really loved him that was why she always wanted distance between them. “Will you for give me for my stupidity?” he asked.

Liz smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him closely, “Yes Max I will forgive you.” She said then she looked into his eyes, “Why didn’t you and Ava share a room?”

Max didn’t answer her instead he pulled himself free from her embrace and walked over to his dressing room. Liz followed after him waiting for an answer, Max turned to see her standing in the doorway. “Look Lizzie I really don’t want to talk about this right now…” he said as he took off his shirt and changed into his Pajama pants.

Liz stared at him intently, “But Max we never talk about it and I really think that we…” she tried to tell him.

He walked over wrapped his arms around her waist. “Lizzie that is my past it doesn’t have anything to do with you and I now, ok let’s just drop it please?” he said sounding a bit more irritated then he meant too.

Liz shook her head as Max kissed her softly on the cheek then disappeared into the bathroom. She had picked up on the tone in his voice so she let the subject drop. She walked back over to the bed and sat on the edge, “But the thing is Max it does have a lot to do with you and I and at this rate I think it always will.” She mumbled to herself sadly. “Its always going to be between us.” She sighed.

Max stood in the bathroom staring at him self in the mirror for a long time. He was upset about the ways things had gone with Liz. Of course she would assume that they would be sharing a room together now. They had spent every night in the same room since they first made love while on their vacation why would he think anything different? Because of Ave she was the reason that he questioned Liz being in his room tonight. He ran his hands through his hair in frustration, he had to stop comparing Liz’ actions with that of Ava’s. Maybe he should have just explained to her about some of the things that went on with Ava, at least this might have been a place to start he thought. Seeing the look of hurt in Liz eyes he knew she was upset, he finished brushing his teeth determined to try at least to open up and share some things with her, he would never know how she was going to react if he didn’t at least try. Max made his way back into the dark room and climbed into bed next to Liz, her eyes were closed and he could tell by the steady um of her breathing that she had already fallen into a sound sleep. He laid his head back against the pillow debating whether he should wake her up and speak with her or not. He thought about the last conversation he had with Ava over them having separate bedrooms…

“Ava we have been married for over 7 months, when are you going to start sleeping in here?” He asked as he followed her into her changing room.

“Oh Max please don’t bring this up again, I told you I can’t stand sleeping with anyone.” She told him.

“Yes I know but you haven’t even tried and I’m not just anyone I am your husband. Married couples sleep together.” He told her his voice filled with irritation.

“No they don’t my parents never slept together, and they were perfectly happy for the time they were together.” She told him sarcastically.

“Ava we never see each other, you always going to some party or event. I would like to at least have some time with you at night but you always refuse to share my bed how do you think that makes me feel.” He asked.

“Is this about sex again Max…I swear is that all you every think about ever?” She asked him.

Max shook his head, “No I am not talking about sex although that would be nice. I am talking about sharing my bed with you, holding you close, knowing your there…being there for you. I am talking about intimacy.” He said.

Ava stopped and turned to face him, “Really Max you sound so whiny again. I am sick of it…I don’t want to sleep in that room can’t you just show some understanding for me for once?” she yelled at him.

“Ava I didn’t come in here to fight, I just miss being with you.” He said softly trying to calm her down.

Ava shook her head, “I swear when are you going to grow up and start acting like a King instead of a little boy begging me to sleep with you. Next you’ll be running to mommy and daddy and crying Ava won’t sleep with me!” she snapped at him.

Max grabbed her by the arm and stared at her intently, “That’s enough, I won’t have you talking to me that way again, do you hear me. You want separate bedrooms fine…you got it.” He growled out between clinched teeth.

Ava whimpered softly and began crying, “Your hurting me Max and scaring me? I thought you loved me.” she said softly.

He stopped all angry gone, he walked away from her and ran his hand through his hair, “I’m sorry Ava…I didn’t mean to loose my temper, I just don’t like it when you speak to me like that.”

Ava stepped back and began rubbing her arm where he had grabbed her. She sniffled in several times then walked over to her bath room door, “See Max this is exactly why I have been so fearful of getting pregnant, your temper. What if we had a child and they saw you behaving like this, I just don’t understand how you can be so cruel if you really loved me.” She said wiping her eyes. “I mean it Max I thought you were going to hit me just now…”

Max felt terrible for reacting the way he did, “Ava I am sorry, please for give me. I don’t want you to be afraid of me, I would never hurt you.” He told her.

Max shook his head and let out a heavy sigh, “You always had a way of making me feel like I was the bad guy Ava.” He said to himself. Liz rolled over and curled up along side of him. He watched her sleep for awhile, Liz wanted to be near him, she wanted the same kind of intimacy that he had always longed to share that was why she was so willing to be with him, he thought to himself. He wrapped his arms around Liz and pulled her closer, “I do care for you so much…I want so much to let go of this hurt and be a better husband.” He said softly. He tried to go to sleep but thoughts of his past kept coming back to haunt him….

Liz woke up the next morning only to find that Max had already left. She smiled though when she saw a note left for her on her pillow…

Lizzie
I am sorry for last night, I know that I cut you off, forgive me please. I hope very soon to be able to speak with you and share with you about everything but for now I am asking you for patients as I struggle with laying some old ghost to rest….

Missing you today
Max

She took the note and carried it wither to her room. She opened her top drawer of her jewelry case and tucked it away with several other mementos she had kept of her and Max life together so far.


See Ya
James

Here is my Max and Liz story. This is not a story that follows the show.
Rated TEEN/MATURE
I do not own Roswell

Ok so i am back with another part. Most of this story is finished as I said so I didn't see a lot of need in making you all wait a week for me to post it. I just had to proof a few things here and well here it is

Ok I know some of you are going to be worried cause this part is defanitly setting up for something to happen and you are of course correct

Anyway thanks for the replies and for reading

on to the story




The danger of Secrets…

Max stormed into Palmer Kensit office, with out being announced. “I thought I made myself clear this was supposed to be done with!” He told him as he placed a newspaper down in front of him with the head lines, “Labor Strike All but Certain.”

“Your Highness, back form your holiday so soon?” Palmer said surprised. “This is a work associate of mine Reese Whitmore. This is his Royal Highness Prince Maxwell.”

Max glanced over in the young mans direction and shook his head politely. “Hello.”

“Nice to meet you Your Highness, well it does sound as if you have work to discuss so I will be leaving.” Reese said and closed the door behind him.

Palmer sat down at his desk, “I am sorry your highness I did not realize that you were back.” He said.

Max pointed to the newspaper, “Well I am back and I see by this morning s headline that you did not take me to seriously during our last conversation.”

“Quite the contrary Your Highness but as you are aware there was a great deal of arguing that has gone on during the last 12 months from both party’s, I can’t just all the sudden waltz in and change my point of view. If I want this to be kept quiet then I have to handle this gradually. I have set up a meeting with your father for later next week, this will show the press that I am beginning to listen and change my point of view perhaps. Then not long after that I will announce that I have seen the wisdom in signing the bill as is and that due to health reasons I will be stepping down at the end of the session.” He said trying to sound convincing.

“The only reason there has ever been any arguing or disagreement was because of your dirty underhanded attempts to make money off of the less fortunate people of this country.” Max snapped at him.

“Look Your Highness I have made some mistakes, and yes I have allowed greed to tempt me into doing things I never would have considered doing years ago, that is something that I will always have to live with, but you must at least allow me to handle this so my family and close friends don’t find out. Like you I feel a certain need to hold on to some privacy through all of this.” He said sadly. “I know you are not eager to have the press digging up the past, asking all kinds of questions about your late wife. I mean that kind of scrutiny can be hard on a new marriage…” he said calmly.

Max shook his head, “Are trying to threatening me here Palmer, you think I won’t release her journal and let those jackals you call the press eat you alive. I won’t even think twice about it!” Max told him.

“Oh I didn’t mean that your highness I simply meant that this not going public is beneficial to the both of our families that was all. Of course I will do as I have said and in a matter of a few short weeks all of this will be behind you. The labor party will have its new contract and I will be relaxing in the Caribbean with my wife whom I adore and I don’t want to have known any of this terrible business” he said. “Actually Prince Maxwell I am almost happy this worked out this way, truly it has given me a great deal of time to reflect over my life and I am glad you stopped me from throwing away a long, self sacrificing career for the people of this county because I was tempted by a beautiful woman and some dollars signs. I am sure you can relate to how persuasive Ava was when it came to getting things she wanted.” Palmer told him as he watched Max head towards the door.

“I’m not a fool Palmer, I am however being generous you have three week!” Max said then slammed the door behind him.

Palmer sat at his desk as Reese walked back in. “So what was that all about?” he asked.

“That was Prince Maxwell demanding to have his way again.” He told him.

“So what is our next move?” Reese asked.

“He gave me three weeks, which is perfect. In three weeks it’s the Queens birthday, the Royals always have a huge affair at the Bandore Hotel. Max will be there, he always is.” Palmer explained.

“Yeah well how does this party benefit us?” Reese asked.

“Simple. The royals always greet and meet people on the street before going in; it’s a kind of tradition. You will be one of the loving subjects waiting to see Prince Maxwell and well you can use your imagination from there can’t you…” Palmer told him.

“Are you sure he hasn’t told anyone about this journal of Ava’s.” Reese asked.

“Yes I am sure, he doesn’t want anyone to know what a fool she made of him. But if push came to shove he would follow through and hand over the journal to the police…once he is out of the way all our troubles will be over.” Palmer said as he poured himself a glass of scotch and leaned back in his chair. Reese smiled and sat down already planning just how he would handle this job.

Liz had gotten back into her routine of royal life. Although she very much enjoyed the time her and Max seemed to have together. She loved that he made time for her and that he was always so caring about her needs. She slipped the note back out of her jewelry case and read it again. Max had asked for time while he struggled with laying some old ghost to rest. She found the note both hopeful and confusing at the same time. She did want him to talk to her, to open up and share but the way he had written it almost gave her the impression that more was at stake then just trying to deal with unresolved feelings for a lost loved one.

“Penny for your thoughts?” Maria asked as she came into Liz room.

“Oh Maria, I was lost in thought again. I am sorry I know I am late this morning again. I have been so tired over this last week since we have gotten back. I don’t know what my problem is.” Liz told her as she put the note back and closed the drawer.

“It’s not a big deal. Are you feeling ok?” Maria asked her.

“Yeah I guess so I mean I have had a headache that won’t seem to go away but other then that I am just really tired.” Liz told her.

“Maybe it’s a flu bug or something?” Maria told her.

Liz nodded her head, “I don’t think so it’s been going on now for about a week.”

Maria laughed, “Maybe your pregnant already, that’s how it happened for my grandmother. She got pregnant on her honeymoon. She always said grandpa was a fertile son of a gun.”

Liz laughed, “Well I am pretty sure that’s not it either cause I started my cycle like I normally would two days ago.” She said.

Maria shook her head, “Well that’s it then see you’re just having a ruff month that’s all, once your cycle ends you will feel better.”

Liz walked over and sat down, “I don’t know see that’s the thing my monthly already ended. IT was actually really short so you would think I would be feeling really great.” She told her.

“I think if you’re not feeling better soon then go to the doctor.” Maria told her.

“I will, ok I guess I have been lazy long enough, lets get going.” She said as she grabbed her hand bag and they headed for the door.

Maria jumped startled by Michael coming into the room, “Maria it’s your mother, she was in a car accident, she has not regained consciousness, Rupert took the call.”

Maria’s face went ashen white as she looked over at Michael then over to Liz, “I have to go to her, I have to leave right away.” She said barely breathing her whole body trembling.

Liz shook her head, “Of course you will go…Michael call Rupert and have him arrange for the plane to fly Maria home.”

Maria looked over at Liz as tears formed in her eyes, “Could you and Michael come with me? I mean just in case she …I just don’t want to go through this alone.” She said trying to hold back the tears.

Michael pulled Maria into his arms, “I will go Maria you don’t even have to ask…Liz if you can’t come I can have John cover for me while I am away.” He explained.

Liz shook her head, “John can cover for you still so you can be there for Maria but I am going along, I can have Rupert clear my schedule. Just let me call Max and explain what is going on.” Liz said as she picked up her cell phone and used the speed dial, after several unanswered rings she left a message asking him to call right away.

Maria began crying softly as Michael held her, “Oh Michael I wanted her to be at our wedding, she was always nagging me about giving her grandchildren some day, this can’t be happening now…”

Michael held her close, “Its going to be ok, she will be at our wedding, its going to be ok, lets not panic…lets get there and talk to the doctors.” He told her.

Maria wiped her eyes and sniffled in, “Yeah ok.” She said softly.

“Ok Rupert is arranging for us to be leaving in the next hour, he said he will give John his new assignment and he is arranging for us to stay at a place called Maloney’s Ambassador Hotel, it’s close to the hospital.” Maria nodded her head as Michael took her to pack her things.

Max was furious with Palmer Kensit, he hated feeling like that man had something on him but in a way he did and Max himself had allowed it to happen. He got out of the limo and looked over to James, “I need a little privacy James…can you hang back just a bit?”

James shook his head yes, “I will wait over by the large oak tree sir.” He told him.

Max walked on towards Ava’s grave and looked down at the marker. It was actually a beautiful place with gardens and large trees surrounding the grave. Max sat down at the bench and let out a heavy sigh, “Why Ava?” Why did you do all those things?” He asked softly. The wind began to blow as some clouds filled the sky. Max shook his head, “I loved you so much I thought that you loved me too but I see now that it was all a lie. You didn’t know how to love or what the meaning of the word is, and now thanks to your betrayal I am not sure I do either any more.” He said as tears formed in his eyes. “Did I ever know the real Ava, or was everything just an illusion put on to make me think you were the kind of person I could spend my life with. When we were dating you said you wanted children that you wanted to grow old together, and I believed you. I was so happy about our finally having a child, I thought it was the one thing that would help draw us closer, but it was just another lie. When you died I let a part of myself die to, the guilt for letting you go that night was all I could think of; I had killed my wife and unborn child because I wasn’t strong enough to make you stay. The guilt and the shame gnawed at me I refused to remember any of our difficult times, I only allowed myself to remember the illusions you created not the real you, but I’m done with that now” He said as tears streamed down his face. Max sat quietly for awhile as the skies grew darker and the clouds rolled in. The wind picked up a bit and he shudder feeling a chill wash over him. “I came here today Ava to tell you that you haven’t won, I am going to get past this mess you made of my life and I am going to find a way to get past the pain. Liz is a wonderful woman and she deserves everything I can offer her.” He said as he sniffled in and wiped the tears from his eyes. As the first few drops of rain fell he made his way back to the limo.

“Sir, Rupert called and said that we should return to the palace as soon as possible. It seems that there has been an accident and …” James started to explain.

Max stopped abruptly and turned to James, “Its not Liz is it, she is alright?” he asked feeling unsettled suddenly.

“No sir, Maria mother was in a very serious car accident and the Princess is leaving with in the hour along with Maria and Michael to check on her mother.” James told him. Max shook his head; he didn’t say much the rest of the ride home. By the time he got upstairs Liz was finishing packing.

“Hello Lizzie.” He called out as he entered into her room.

“Oh Max, I am so glad you made it in time, I did not want to fly off with out letting you know what was happening.” She said some what out of breath.

Max walked over and took Liz hand in his, “So any news on how her mother is so far?” he asked softly.

Liz shook her head, “No not yet, all we know is that her car was hit by a large truck and that she has some internal injuries and that she is still not conscious.”

“I am sorry please let her know for me that I will keep her mother in my thoughts.” Max told her.

“I will that will mean a lot to her I am sure.” Liz said as she looked into his eyes. “Is everything alright, you seem upset?”

“No I am ok, I am going to miss you while you’re gone.” He told her.

Liz smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck, “It won’t be to long I promise, I would just stay but Maria is my best friend and she rally needs me right now.” Liz explained.

“I know, and I know it’s a part of who you are to love and care for those around you.” He told her as he gently brushed the hair from her cheek. The sound of the phone ringing broke the silence between them, Max walked over and picked it up, “Thank you Rupert, yes I will tell her.”

“Your limo is here and Michael and Maria are waiting.” He said simply.

“Ok then I will call you as soon as I have news ok.” She said as he walked over and pulled her into his arms. Liz stared into his eyes for several seconds then she leaned forward and kissed him softly. Max wished that she wasn’t leaving he wanted to talk with her so desperately but he knew she needed to be with Maria right now. Liz whispered softly, “Are you sure you’re ok?” she said one more time before headed to the door.

Max smiled and shook his head, “I am fine, and I will wait for your call alright.” She nodded and the closed the door behind her. He let out a heavy sigh. After a few moment Rupert knocked on the door, “Sir you and Princess Elizabeth were to attend the State Dinner for the Ambassador of Spain this evening, did you want me to cancel or will you still be going?” he asked.

Max shook his head, “I will still go. See if Isabel can fill in for Liz for me will you tell her I owe her one for it being such short notice but I hate going to these things alone.”

Max walked in and laid down thinking about the events as they unfolded. He knew if he had asked Liz she would have stayed and talked with him but he also knew that Maria was probably a mess and needed her closest friends to be with her. He closed his eyes and tried to relax but he kept thinking about Liz, he didn’t know why but he felt so unsettled.

Liz sat down in the seat and as the plane took off, Maria was holding it together with Michael’s help but just barely. She knew this was hard for her since she had already lost her dad when she was younger.

“Was Max very upset about you coming with me?” Maria asked.

“No not at all he was just sorry that this happened to your mom, he said to tell you.” Liz told her.

“Thanks so much for coming, Liz it means so much to me…besides my mom you and Michael are the only family I have.” She said softly.

Liz reached up and hugged her friend. “Well we will always be here for you.” She said.

“You know I haven’t even gotten to tell her about Michael and me being engaged yet. I didn’t want to call her while we were on vacation and then once we got back I kept putting it off because I knew she would be all excited and want to start planning right away, and now I might not ever get to tell her.” Maria said sadly.

“It’s going to be ok…” Liz told her. Maria leaned back into the seat and closed her eyes. Liz looked out the window, she kept thinking about Max and the look he had in his eyes when she left. It was almost as if he had been crying she thought to herself.


Max looked around the room, “Thanks for coming tonight Isabel; I really did not feel up to coming alone.” He told her.

“It fine Max really, Alex is away on a business trip so I wasn’t busy anyway. Have you heard from Liz yet about Maria’s mom?”

No not yet…I thought she might call to let me know they landed safely but no word yet.” He said.

“I hope her mom will be alright, I know that Maria is pretty close to her mom even though she complains about her from time to time.” Isabel told him.

“That is what Liz has said too.” Max told her.

Isabel was just about to take a sip of Champaign when someone bumped into her from behind spilling it all over her dress, “Oh great, excuse me Max I need to go clean this up.” She said as she headed for the bathroom.

Max shook his head, “have the waiter bring you some club soda it will help keep it from staining.” He told her.

“Max is that you standing here all alone?” came the familiar voice of someone he did not want to see.

“Tess.” He said as he turned to see her standing just behind him.

“Well you don’t sound very happy to see me?” she said as she walked up next to him.

Max didn’t say anything, “So where is your boyfriend?” he asked.

“Oh Kyle he is not my boyfriend silly, he is my fiancé. We are going to be getting married very soon.” She said demurely.

Max shook his head, “oh.”

Tess laughed, “Why are you so grumpy tonight, is it because that pretty little wife of yours is not here?” she asked looking for his reaction. Max didn’t say anything he started to walk away but Tess grabbed his arm. “Max darling I did not mean to upset you just then, are you alright, you and Liz aren’t fighting are you?”

Max shook his head in disbelief, “Oh you would like that wouldn’t you then you could run to all your little gossiping friends with the latest news.” He said feeling suddenly angry with her.

“Max I don’t deserve that, I have never said one unkind thing about you, I have always been your friend.” Tess protested.

Max laughed sarcastically, “Yeah right, you’re the one who spread all those lies about Liz before don’t pretend to be innocent with me. You have been snide and rude to her from day one.” He said angrily.

Tess glared at him, “If I ever said anything about you’re knew wife Maxwell its only because I know how much beneath you she is, I mean what where you thinking she is a commoner…Ava was one hundred times more….”

“More what…more of a liar, more of a cheater, more a spoiled rotten selfish, heartless person!” Max snapped at her. “Don’t you even think for one second that you have a right to say one thing against Liz she is a million times better then you or anyone from your family!” he said between clinched teeth, “Liz may be a commoner, but at least she knows what love, honestly, commitment and respect means words that I am sure are not in your vocabulary.”

“What exactly is that supposed to mean?” Tess snapped.

“Just that you and Ava are from the same family tree and I am so grateful that I am not a part of it any longer!” he told her as she stood there speechless. Max turned to leave and almost knocked Kyle down in the process, “You want some free advice about marrying Tess…Don’t!” he told him then walked away. Kyle looked at Tess and shook his head then turned and left her as she went chasing after him. “Kyle” she called out but he just kept walking.


See Ya
James

This is a max and liz story with nothing to do with the show. It is rated TEEN/MATURE
I do not own Roswell.
I am posting on October 17 2005 at 3:11 in the pm

Hey everyone. THanks for the great feed back. I am glad you are still hanging with this story. Hope your all enjoying it. I was out hiking this past weekend and just blown away by the fall colors. Everything is changing here and it looks so cool. Anyway that is why I did not get this part up before today




Max’s deadly mistake…PT 1

Liz sat down in the hospital waiting room and took out her cell phone, “Hey it’s me.” She said into the phone.

“Lizzie, I am so glad that you called, I was getting worried. How is Maria’s mom?” Max asked.

“She is still unconscious, they are afraid she is slipping into a coma. She did suffer a punctured lung and three cracked ribs. There was some internal bleeding but they were able to stabilize that; now we are just waiting for the neurologist to come and talk with us.” She explained trying not to yawn.

Max could her fatigue in her voice, “You sound tired, you should get some rest, well at least try too.”

“I will I promise, we will probably be here for a few more hours at least. Maria wants to go in and see her mom even though she is not a wake; she just wants to be near her for awhile.” Liz told him.

“Is the hotel close by so Maria can get there quickly if she needs too?” Max asked.

Liz yawned again, “Oh excuse me, I don’t know why I am so wiped out must be the time difference or something. But yeah the hotel is great, I went with John and checked us in, we are on the top floor it is a huge suite with 6 bedrooms and private bath, a sitting room, a living area, a bar, and huge balcony. Michael stayed at the hospital with Maria and I came back over as soon as I had everything settled at the hotel.” She told him.

“Who is John…I am not sure I am familiar with him?” Max asked.

“Oh he is really nice; he has worked with Michael before I came to Kennsington. He was a part of the detail that came to my parent’s house just after Whisper did that exposé on me.” Liz told him.
“Oh, ok.” Max said as he yawned.

“Now you’re the one who is feeling sleepy. I better let you go it must be late there.” Liz asked.

“No it’s alright, I like hearing your voice, it helps me relax.” He told her.

“So what your really saying is that I am so boring that listening to me helps you go to sleep.” She teased him.

Max caught the mischievous tone in her voice, “Oh no that is not what I said, I am not going to fall for that trap.” He told her laughing.

“I guess your getting wise to my ways ugh?” she said softly.

“Yep but that’s a good thing because I like getting to know you and your ways.” He told her softly.

“Why do I have the feeling that there is a double meaning in what you just said.” She asked him her face blushing a bright red.

“Because there is and if my guess is correct you’re probably blushing right about now.” He teased her.

Liz laughed, “That was just a lucky guess.” She told him.

“Hardly,” he laughed.

“Well I should go, I see the doctors with Maria so I will call you in the morning and let you know how things are?” she told him.

“Ok good night.” He told her.

“Good night Max.” she said as she hung up the phone.

Max laid his head back against the pillow and closed his eyes. He was tired it had been a long day and he was feeling the fatigue now. He rolled over he missed Liz terribly and wished she was home. He did feel better having heard her voice.

Liz walked down the hall towards Maria and the doctors. “Hello Maria, my name is Doctor Peningham, I am a neurologist and I think I have some good news for you. Your mother’s vital sings are stable, and we have stopped all the internal bleeding. But she did sustain a serious head injury so we are going to be monitoring her very closely for any swelling or signs of infection. She is still unconscious but we are hoping she will regain consciousness soon.”

“How soon exactly?” Maria asked.

“Well that’s the part we are not sure about, it may be a few days it may be longer at this point we just have no way of knowing.” He told her.

“Thank you doctor.” She said.

“I will be back in the morning to check on how she is doing and I will give you an update then alright.” He said before he left.

“Maria would should go back to the hotel and get some rest, we can come back early in the morning ok.” Liz said.

“I think Liz is right, you need to get some sleep.” Michael told her.

Maria looked exhausted and her eyes were still swollen from crying, “Ok…yea. Just let me give the nurse our hotel number so they can contact me if they need anything.”

“I already gave them my cell phone number and the hotel number ok.” Michael told her.

“Thank you Michael for taking such good care of me.” She said as fresh tears threatened to fall. Michael pulled her into his arms and kissed her softly on the top of the head, “I will always take care of you, and now you need to get some food in you.”

Maria smiled and wiped her eyes, “Ok. I am feeling a little hungry.” They headed back to the hotel and order room service before heading to bed. Liz was exhausted too; she fell into a deep sleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.

The next several days seemed to go by so slowly for Max. He kept himself busy but his thoughts always seemed to go back to Liz. Even though she called him daily he missed her terribly and was very glad to hear that Maria’s mother had finally regained consciousness.

“Hey, so did you get my message?” Liz asked into the phone.

“I did, sorry I was unable to take your call directly. So when will you be coming home?” he asked.

“I will be leaving this afternoon, Michael is coming with me. Maria is going to stay a few extra days so she can help her mom get settled at home.” She told him.

“I am so glad that she is alright, but I have missed you very much and I am glad you’re finally coming home.” He told her softly. “Mother will be delighted to hear that you will be here for her party tomorrow evening.”

“Well I didn’t want you to have to go alone.” She told him.

“Rupert said that you had him arrange for a doctors appointment, are you still not feeling well?” he asked her, his voiced filled with concern.

“Yes, I am so tired and just over the last few days my stomach has been a little unsettled but I am sure it is nothing to worry about.” She told him.

“You are probably fighting a flu bug but I had Rupert clear your schedule for you so that you can catch up on your rest when you get back.” He told her. “Besides I want to have some time with you all to myself.”

“That sounds nice.” She told him before she hung up. She glanced down at her watch one more time before Michael came in to tell her the car was waiting, “I think we are going to end up being delayed at the airport because of this storm but we should go anyway just in case we get lucky.” He told her.

“Ok, did you let Maria know we are leaving?” Liz asked as they headed for the door.

“Yes, she said she will call to let us know when she is leaving so I can be at the airport to pick her up.” Michael explained.

“Oh it will be nice for her to have a few days with her mom.” Liz said

Max woke up to see his gorgeous wife snuggled up in bed next to him, he wanted very much to stay there in bed with her but he had so much work to finish up so that he could have the next few days off to be with her. He brushed the hair away from her face and kissed her softly on the head before leaving. Liz stretched and yawned as she forced her eyes to open. She was still very tired but she knew she had to get up. She headed down stairs; and grabbed a glass of juice then sat at the table waiting for Michael to come down. She had hoped to speak with Max but her flight arrived so late that she actually fell asleep in the car on the way home. Max was wonderful and so considerate helping her into bed. She was looking forward to spending some time with him over the next few days. They had not had a chance to catch up since she had been gone. It was not long before Rupert appeared with his little black binder in hand.

“Hello Miss, still not feeling very well?” He asked taking note of the fact that she looked a bit tired.

“I just don’t feel very hungry, and I am tired, so I am going to keep that doctor’s appointment you set up for me this morning. What else is on my schedule for today?” She asked hoping that there wasn’t anything to important that she could not get out of.

“You are schedule to have lunch with Princess Isabel after your appointment at the Gardens Gateway. And of course there is the Queen’s ball this evening.” Rupert informed her as he read from his book.

“Yes of course, I had almost forgotten. Did Chard get my dress sent over?” she asked yawning again.

“Yes Miss it arrived two days ago.” He told her.

“Ok…. I will call you if anything changes after my appointment otherwise I will still plan on having lunch with Isabel.” Liz told him as she got to her feet and went upstairs to finish getting ready for the day. She had just finished fixing her hair when a knock at her door startled her, “Yes come in.” She called out.

“Liz, Rupert asked me to let you know that Jones has pulled the car to the front for you.” Michael told her.

“Thank you Michael, I will be right down. Oh did you hear from Maria yet this morning?” She asked him.

“Yes, she called; she said her mother got all settled in at home and she will be leaving there on Friday.” Michael told her.

The room seemed to spin as she got to her feet, she also most passed out. Michael was across the room in a matter of seconds, “Are you alright?” He asked with a look of concern on his face as he held her up.

“Yea, I just felt a little dizzy for a moment. I am alright now really.” Liz explained trying not to sound so unsure.

“Maybe I should notify Max?” He asked his voice filled with concern.

“No its fine really, I am on my way to the doctor anyway so there is no need to worry Max I probably just have a flu bug.” Liz told him. Michael agreed not to say anything as they left for the doctor’s office.

Liz stood in the doctor’s office looking out the window. She was not very comfortable she had never really been sick in her life so this was all making her feel uneasy. She was a little surprised at all the test that the doctor had done, she figure that he would look her over and suggest she get a bit more rest, that she was probably fighting off a bug of some kind. She glanced down at her watch; it was half past 11:00. She was supposed to meet with Isabel for lunch at noon; she hoped the doctor would not take too much longer.

“Princess Elizabeth, I am sorry this took so long this morning but I wanted to be very sure before I gave you the news.” Dr. Willis explained as he came into the office and sat down behind his large desk.

Liz walked over and sat down, “Is everything alright Dr. Willis?”

“Oh yes, everything is fine, you are very healthy, the reason your feeling so fatigued with no appetite is that you are pregnant.” He explained.

Liz could hardly believe her ears, “Pregnant, are you sure. I mean I had my monthly cycle although it was not as heavy as usual?” Liz said as what he was telling her sunk in.

“Oh that is not at all uncommon; many of my patients will experience a small amount of bleeding during the first trimester of their pregnancies, sometimes its just old blood that the body discharges but with your busy lifestyle you assume that you’re just having a lighter then normal cycle. I promise you though you are pregnant. Your Urine test came back positive so we did a blood test to confirm it is positive. I calculate by your last normal cycle that you are about 5 and half weeks along. You will need to start taking pre natal vitamins right away and Ruthie will call Mr. Rupert to schedule your prenatal appointments for you.” The doctor explained as he handed her a prescription.

“Oh please have her wait until after tomorrow to call, I want to be able to go home and surprise the Prince with this news myself.” Liz explained her heart still pounding at the news.

“Oh of course, I will instruct her to wait a few days. Now you must get plenty of rest and try to eat little meals at a time, have small snacks through out the day. It is not good for you or the baby for you to be skipping meals. You need to gain some weight at least 26 pounds by the end of the pregnancy alright.” The doctor explained. Liz listened carefully trying to remember everything that was being said. She was so excited; she thanked the doctor again as she left and once in the limo she called Max right away. Much to her disappointment he did not pick up it was his answering service. She thought about what the doctor has said that she was five and half weeks pregnant that sounded right to her. She smiled, that meant she probably got pregnant that first night they were together at the beach house she thought to herself.

“Do you want to go straight to the restaurant Miss?” Jones asked from the front. Liz glanced at her watch she was already late as it was, “Yes, thank you.”

She decided to call Rupert to find out where the Prince was, “Hello Rupert…Oh I am fine thank you. The doctor said everything is just fine, is the Prince available though I do need to speak with him... Oh no it is not an emergency I do not want to interrupt his meeting…I will speak with him later then…thank you Rupert.” Liz didn’t hide the disappointment that filled her eyes, oh well it will just have to wait she thought as she let out a heavy sigh. Michael looked over at her, “Is everything alright?”

“Oh I am fine Michael thank you, just wanting to speak with Max and as usual schedules conflict.” She smiled. The rest of the afternoon went by rather quickly. Lunch with Isabel was so difficult; she had to resist every temptation to tell her about the baby. She did force herself to have a small lunch as the doctor had suggested and it did actually make her feel a bit better. She and Isabel spent most of the afternoon shopping and again she had to resist the temptation to say anything about her exciting news.
Liz was glad to see James sitting at the table as she walked into the kitchen finally getting back home for the day. She decided to get some fruit to snack on, as the doctor had instructed her. “Hello James, is the prince in his office?”

“Yes Miss, I think he and Rupert are going over the last of the articles to be donated to the museum.” He told her.

“Oh ok.” Liz explained as she finished her grapes and drank a glass of milk before she headed off to Max office.


“Will you want me to send over the last of these things to the museum then sir?” Rupert asked.

“Yes Rupert, and please take my rings, and Ava’s as well and send them to the museum.” Max said then added under his breath, “They mean nothing to me and I don’t want them any longer.”

“Yes sir,” Rupert answered. King William walked into the room just as Rupert was leaving. Seeing the look in his son’s eyes he felt motivated to ask him how things were going. “Finishing up with the last of Ava’s things?”

“Yes, that was the last box actually and Rupert is sending them over this afternoon.” Max said as he sat down at his desk. “It has brought up a lot of mixed emotions as well as a number of memories but not quite in the way that I would have expected.”

“What do you mean?” The King asked.

“Well you and mother know that I read Ava’s journal, it was very difficult to do, some of the things that I found out where…well lets just say they were hard for me to take at first.” Max explained. “The entire time that Ava and I were married she was taking birth control pills, and didn’t want children…she saw them as an obligation that she had to fulfill.”

The king shook his head, “I was not positive but I did suspect that. I am sorry Max that you had to find out these things.”

“I had no idea she felt that way until I read her journal. She and I always talked about having children; she said she wanted them as much as I did. That’s not the only thing; she was keeping other secrets from me. She was deceitful in every aspect of our marriage. I guess I have just been too embarrassed and ashamed to admit it to you and mother.” Max said.

“I am sorry Max.” His father said his voice filled with understanding. Neither Max nor his father noticed that Liz had come to the partly open office door. She was about to knock and go in when she heard their conversation and stopped.

“I was so in love with her, to me she was the most perfect woman in the world. I always thought no one could ever come close to holding the place in my heart that Ava did.” Max said. “This is all so complicated knowing what I know now, what I feel for Liz is different, I know it is not what I felt for Ava. I had always wanted a baby with Ava so badly and now…” Max tried to find the words to express what he was feeling. Liz had heard enough; her heart was broken, tears filled her eyes as she back away quietly from the door. Listening to Max talk to his father about Ava was like a knife to her heart.
She ran up the stairs to her room and lay down across the bed crying. “Now, I guess I am just so thankful that we didn’t have children, it would have been disastrous. And the truth is I may not have even been the father if she had become pregnant.” Max said.

“She was having an affair?” He asked seeing the hurt that flashed across Max’s eyes.

Max stood up and ran his hands through his hair, “yes with her personal companion.” He said.

“Oh I had no idea, I am sorry Max. That must have been very difficult to deal with.” His father said to him

“It was at first but not as much now. “ Max told him “I do know that the more I look at what I thought I shared with Ava the more I realize that she was not the person I thought her to be. Lizzie is so different. I can trust her and depend on her, she relies on me and asks for my opinions and cares about what I think. I enjoy being with her and I think about her all the time when we are apart. This last two weeks having her gone has been so hard. I missed her even though we talked daily. I know it sounds crazy but what I feel for her is so much deeper and real to me then what I shared with Ava. Ava always kept a part of herself from me, but Lizzie opens her self up completely to me; I feel this connection to her that I did not realize was possible.”

“Have you told her yet how much you love her?” the king asked.

Max shook his head, “No, that’s a part of the problem really, I thought I was so in love with Ava and now I realize that I did not even really know her at all, not the real her. I am not even sure if I understand what love is at this point.”

King William walked over and placed his hand on his sons shoulder, “Don’t confuse Liz with Ava, you said yourself that she is so much more open with you then Ava was. She has let you in, she has allowed you to get close, remember that. I can tell you this Max sharing your life with someone is about being there for them, caring for them enough to be honest with them no matter what. It sounds to me like that is what you are beginning to have with Liz, don’t sell that short. Talk to her about Ava, tell her what you told me, give her a chance to help you work through this.”

“Thanks, it has helped having this talk with you. I am planning on talking with Liz tomorrow after mother’s ball. I had Rupert clear both our schedules.” Max explained. The king smiled and the two walked out to the kitchen together. Max was surprised to see Michael sitting at the table with James having coffee, “Hey Michael, I did not know that you and Liz were home already.”

James looked over at the prince, “Princess Elizabeth has been home for awhile now. She spoke with me over an hour ago and mentioned that she needed to speak with you.”

“I was in my office the entire afternoon, she did not come by.” Max said puzzled.

“Perhaps she is in her room sir; she did mention that she had to get ready still for the party this evening.” James offered. Max shook his head and excused himself. He was more then a little concerned; he knew that Liz had gone to the doctor this morning. She had been feeling tired and having trouble with her appetite. He hoped everything was alright as he entered into their sitting room and then in their bedroom. Liz was not there, he called out her name as he headed over to her bedroom. Perhaps she was getting dressed; she still kept all of her clothes and personal things in her old bathroom. “Lizzie…” Max called out as he opened the door. She was just coming out of the bathroom, “Oh hi.” She said trying to hide the emotion that was just bubbling under the surface.

Max could since that something was wrong, “Hey you… James said that you needed to talk to me earlier is everything alright?” He asked as he walked over and pulled her into his arms.

Liz faked a smile, “Oh yea, well I knew you were busy and it was not anything important at all so I just thought that I would wait.”

“Are you sure, you seem upset and you look like you have been crying?” Max asked as he kissed her on the cheek and held her close. Liz tried to relax and keep from crying again. “What did the doctor have to say, you’re alright aren’t you?” He asked her.

“Yes, I am fine really just a bit run down. I just need to get a little rest that’s all. I will be fine.” Liz told him trying not to look directly into his eyes.

Max leaned down and brushed her lips lightly with his own kissing her softly. “I hope you know you can talk to me, about anything at anytime, ok, you said before that you did not want to bother me, I just want you to know that you could never bother me, ever. I missed you while you were away; it was nice having you back last night. I slept much better with you there.”

Liz could not help herself tears filled her eyes, “I missed you too.” She said softly then added. “I am going to get ready for the party now.”

“Are you sure you want to go this evening, if you need rest we could stay here.” He told her.

Liz shook her head, “No its fine it’s your mothers birthday, I don’t want to miss this. I will be fine really.” She told him.

He looked at her for a moment and then reluctantly let her go and left to get ready for the party. Liz held her emotions in just long enough to hear Max shut the door. She walked over and stared out the window, what was she going to do, she was pregnant and her husband was still desperately in love with his late wife. She knew that Max cared for her, he was so gentle and caring with her all the time but he had not once told her that he loved her, it was that thought that bothered her the most, her child was not conceived in love and she almost felt like she would have to share her baby with the ghost of Max’s lost love. She leaned her head against the window pane as fresh tears rolled down her cheeks. She loved Max more then anything, she had told him so the night they first made love but it still stung not having him profess anything more then deep caring for her. She had thought that perhaps she could learn to live with the fact that Max did not love her that his heart still belonging to his late wife did not bother her but now it was time to face the truth, she longed to hear the words to know that it was her that filled his thoughts when they made love and not a ghostly vision of another woman.


See Ya
James

This is a story all about Max and Liz except it does not center around Roswell.
rating is TEEN/MATURE
I do not own roswell
I am posting on October 19 2005 at 1:31 in the pm

Ok first thanks to everyone for leaving feed back. I will be honest I have been nervous about posting this next part for awhile, but for better or worse it is what it is. This is a hard part I am not going to lie to you, my sister said she was crying through most of it but then she can be emotional at times. Then again like I said it is a hard part to take so with out giving to much away....read on!!



PTB
Max waited for Liz to finish dressing for the ball. He smiled as she came through the door in the most elegant gold gown that made her beautiful brown eyes stand out. He walked over and took her hand in his, “Are you sure you’re up for this?” he asked still concerned for her.

“Yeah I am sure…” she told him softly.

“You look so beautiful; I really missed you while you were away. I am glad your home now. I haven’t said anything to you about this but I am hoping to have some time for the two of us to talk. I have some things that I want to share with you that I should have said to you long before now.” He told her.

“Alright Max.” she said softly as he escorted her to the car. The limo ride was quite; Liz didn’t say much she had finally pulled herself together enough to make it through the night. She kept telling herself not to over react just to get through the night and then she and Max could talk but it was difficult. As the limo pulled up to the curb Max got out and held the door for her. She let out a small sigh and smiled as the crowds of people cheered and cameras flashed. Max took her hand in his and led her towards the entryway when someone called out for Liz, “Princess Elizabeth here, over here!” She stopped and turned to see an older gentleman holding a young girl in his arms, waving at them. Liz smiled and waved back and was just about to continue on when she saw a man towards the back of the crowd with a gun pointing towards Max. She screamed, then lunged forward and yelled for James pointing in the direction of the crowd when the gun was fired. Max turned towards her as she slumped lifeless into his arms, in the next several minutes all hell broke loose. Michael was by his side in a second along with several other security detail covering both Max and Liz like a human shield. James ran towards the crowd as another shot rang out and he was blown backwards from the force of the bullet. The crowd scattered as shouts and screams filled the air. Max reached for Liz trying to see if she was hurt, he pulled his hand away it was covered in blood. He yelled for Michael, “She’s been shot…get help now!”

“Lizzie, can you hear me?” He cried out. She didn’t respond. Max’s heart sank. “Please Lizzie, don’t leave me….please I should have told you before now, I’m so sorry I didn’t, I love you.” he whispered softly into her ear. The area was cleared as the police made room for the ambulance, the shooter had gotten away. Max held Liz’s hand tightly as they placed her on a gurney and then transported her to the ambulance. He was just about to get in with her when Michael grabbed him and pulled him back, “I’m so sorry Max, but it is protocol I have to go with her just in case there is another attempt. The limo is waiting to follow the ambulance over to the hospital John will be with you.” He told him as he climbed in with Liz. Max watched as they shut the doors and the ambulance sped off, his whole world was crashing down around him. Tears filled his eyes as he stood there in shock.

“Your highness, this way please.” The security officer said to him as he escorted him to the limo. “The area is secure but you really shouldn’t be standing out here in the open like this.

Max shook his head dazed, “where is James?” he asked as the man climbed into the limo next to him.

“I am sorry sir he was also hit. I don’t have any word on his condition. My name is John…” he explained. Max laid his head back against the seat and tried to comprehend what had just happened. The police sirens screeched as the limo and the ambulance made its way to the hospital. Max reached up and touched his head it suddenly was throbbing terribly. When he brought his hand back down there was fresh blood. He must have hit his head when he was tackled to the ground by the security he thought to him self.

“Has my father been notified?” Max asked weakly.

“Yes sir, the royal family was escorted from the party to a safe location and will be on their way to the hospital along with your sister and the princess’s brother.” John told him.

Max didn’t say anything else; he just kept thinking about the pale lifeless look that Liz had as they placed her in the ambulance. What was he going to, if he lost her now…he forced the thoughts from his mind. A few moments later the limo stopped in front of the hospital and he was being rushed inside along with Liz and Michael. The nurse in the emergency room pushed them towards the waiting room, “Your Highness I know you’re upset but you can’t go in there with her now. I need you to stay in here and the doctors will be out to talk to you as soon as they can, alright?” she told him. Max nodded feebly then watched as she ran back down the hall and into the ER room Liz had been taking too.

“Max come on sit down.” Michael told him as he guided him towards the couch.

“Max… Max, we got here as quickly as we could.” His mother said as she wrapped him in her arms. He looked over to see his father standing just behind her.

“Dad I don’t know what happened, one minute everything was fine then the next she was lying in my arms, bleeding, and she was unconscious…” He said as he struggled to fight back the tears.

“Its going to be ok, listen to me Max, Liz is a strong woman, she is a fighter. She is going to be ok.” His mother tried to encourage him.

Isabel led her mother over to the sofa while King William talked with Max, “Max you should know that James was shot too. The bullet is very near his heart they took him over to Mercy hospital because there is a heart specialist on staff that has worked miracles before, but at this point we just don’t know for sure if he will make it.” King William told him.

“Why dad, why did this happen? What the hell is going on?” Max asked tears threatening to fall.

“I don’t have all the details yet but we are pretty sure the attempt was actually meant for you and Liz just got in the way.” He told him softly fighting back his own tears. “I have ordered the security be doubled and sent a detail over to monitor things with James as well.”


Palmer Kensit turned off the television and threw the remote, “What the hell happened tonight, you were supposed to shoot the Prince not is wife!” he yelled.

Reese got to his feet, “Look I told you already, she saw me…we made eye contact, she saw the gun what the hell was I suppose to do. I tried to take a second shot for him but his body guard took the bullet.”

“I expected better of you, I expected you not to make any mistakes!” He told him coldly as he paced back and forth behind his desk. “You said she saw you is there any chance she could ID you if she pulls through?”

“No doubts about it I told you we made eye contact, I will head over when things quite down and make sure she doesn’t live.” He said calmly as he pulled out a cigarette.

Palmer threw his hands up in the air, “You think it’s that easy do you. Your just going to waltz over to City General and walk in to Princess Elizabeth’s room and pull the plug on her and no one is going to be the wiser is that it?” he shook his head.

“Yea if I have to that is exactly what I will do!” Reese yelled.

“You’re an idiot…that hospital will be locked down. They already have more security then the President of the United States does; there is no way you will be able to get to her.” Palmer said running his hands through his hair. “No we wait, if she comes too you will quietly leave the country and I will distance myself from this whole night, after all Max has no clue we were involved. We will get some patsy involved, Mr. Welch he will do nicely….get to work make it look like he is the one behind this. Max already has his name from the journal so he will believe it. I will wait a few days and go to him personally; I will tell him that I have reason to believe that Mr. Welch arranged for the whole assassination attempt because he was angered at the loss of his job and reputation. This still may work to our advantage….plant the gun in his apartment so the police can find it there.”

“Alright but what about the Prince, he is still going to have the journal and he is going to expect you to step down. What about my money I was promised.” Reese asked his teeth clinched in anger.

“You will get your money, I haven’t come this far to let it all fall apart now. Go back to your apartment and wait for me, if she lives we put our plan into effect if she dies we wait there will be other opportunities to take out the Prince, they can’t keep him hidden forever besides he will be busy grieving for his dead wife.” Palmer told him coldly.

Reese got up and headed for the door, “Fine but just remember Palmer if I go down you are going with me and that includes that little number we did on Princess Ava’s car.” He said then slammed the door behind him.


Max was just about to say something when the doctor came back out, “Prince Maxwell, my name is Dr. Willis. I saw the Princess this morning and came over as soon as I heard the news, I have already talked to the doctors and I wanted to bring you up to speed. First the princess was shot and the bullet is lodged just beneath the rib cage on her left side. IT does not appear that it hit any major organs but she has lost a great deal of blood. We are going to operate to try and get the bullet out but you need to know there is a risk here to both your wife and to the fetus.”

Max shook his head as he cleared his throat, “I didn’t hear you correctly, did you say fetus…what, what are you talking about.” He asked shocked.

“I’m sorry Prince Maxwell I thought perhaps she may have told you already; your wife is pregnant about 5 weeks. That is why she came into my office this morning. We just don’t know how the anesthesia and the loss of blood are going to affect the pregnancy at this point. I am sorry to have to give you this kind of news but we are going to do out best and I will come back and talk to you as soon as the surgery is over alright.” He said.

Max was stunned he didn’t know what to say as the realization of what was said hit him fully he turned to his father tears falling down his cheek, “ dad what am I going to do…this can’t be happening…please don’t let this be happening!” he cried as his father held him close. The thought of loosing Liz and their unborn child was more then he could take.

Max sat down and waited with the rest of the family for some kind of news. It seemed like an eternity had past and he still had heard nothing. Looking around the waiting room at his parents, Isabel, Alex, Michael as well as Liz parents he felt so helpless. He wished he could do something; he wished he could go back in time and change everything. The one thing he would do differently is tell Liz how much he loved her, how deeply he cared for her. He loved everything about her, he only hoped now that he would have the chance to tell her and show her for the rest of their lives. He now realized that he had been afraid to show her just how much she did mean to him afraid that it might all be a lie as it was with Ava. He had allowed his past to fog his judgment and keep him from seeing the truth that was always right there in front of him. He closed his eyes and prayed, “Please Lord don’t take her or the baby away from me. I need them so desperately, please let her be ok. I have been such a fool and I don’t deserve another chance but I am here asking for one…please” He whispered softly. Max got to his feet and walked toward the chapel. He went inside and sat down and continued to pray. It was the sound of someone’s voice from behind him that got his attention.

“Prince Maxwell sir?” a soft frail voice spoke from behind him.

Max turned around to see an elderly man with graying hair standing in the door way with Michael, “Yes.” He said wiping his eyes.

“Your Highness…you probably don’t remember me.” He said as he walked closer to Max.

Max shook his head trying to think, “No I’m sorry I don’t.”

“My name is Jim, Jim Anthrop. I use to work for Palmer Kensit…I was his driver for a number of years.” He explained.

Max wiped his eyes again and sniffled in, “Oh yes of course…” he said softly.

“Sir he says he has information about tonight’s events so I brought him in.” Michael explained.

Max shook his head, “It’s alright Michael, thank you.”

“It was him Your Highness, I am sure of it. I knew it as soon as I saw Reese; I knew Palmer Kensit was up to no good again.” Jimmy told him.

Max shook his head trying to understand, “I’m sorry, I don’t think I am fallowing you.”

“It was Palmer Kensit that did this tonight. I know it as sure as I am standing here.” Jimmy said as tears filled his eyes.

Max motioned for the older gentleman to sit down next to him, “Are you sure about this, do you have any proof?” he asked.

“Yes sir I do…I use to work for Palmer Kensit until about 2 years ago. I quite after your first wife died. You see your highness Princess Ava’s death was no accident. It was Palmer Kensit, he had her killed; he had that fellow of his Reese cut her brake line. I know because I saw him do it myself after he and Palmer was talking about getting rid of her so that he could take over some plan of theirs on his own, he was saying they didn’t need her being in control that there would be more money in it for him. I tried to stop her from leaving in her limo that night sir, I did but she wouldn’t listen to me. Afterwards I was afraid of what Mr. Kensit would do to me and my family if he found out I knew so I quite, I told him I was ready to retire and I never said anything to anybody about what I saw until now.” Jimmy explained.

Max was shocked, he knew Palmer Kensit was a scum bag but capable of murder, he didn’t expect that of him, “You’re telling me that he ordered someone to have Ave killed?” Max asked still unable to believe it.

“Yes sir I am and he is behind this nightmare that happened tonight too.” Jimmy said.

Max shook his head, “Are you sure?”

“Yes sir I am. I was there tonight with my grand daughter, she just loves the princess and wanted to see her so I brought her down. That was my grand daughter that the Princess stopped to say hello to. When Princess Elizabeth screamed and pointed I saw him, it was Reese, and he was the same one who cut the brakes on your first wife’s car. I had to come down, seeing your beautiful wife lying there like that tonight, seeing the look of horror on my grand daughters face, I just couldn’t stay away. I couldn’t be a coward no more and let that horrible man get away with this.” Jimmy explained.

Max stood up and began pacing back and forth, “Of course it all made sense, the bullet wasn’t meant for Liz it was meant for me. Palmer was trying to cover his tracks, if he killed me the odds were Ava’s journal would never have surfaced.” He thought to him self.

“Jimmy you mentioned that you worked for Palmer what did you do for him, what was your job?” Max asked trying to take everything in.

“I was his personal driver sir, for years I sat and listened while he made under handed deals and double crossed people and turned a blind eye to it all but I just can’t anymore he is pure evil and he needs to be stopped before anyone else gets hurt.” He told him.

“You’re positive that you recognized this guy Reese, and that he is the same guy who cut Ava’s brakes?” Max asked running his hands though his hair.

“Yes sir I am sure.” He told him.

“Will you come with me to the police, I have proof of Palmers Kensit’s dirty business deals but with your added testimony we can lock him away for ever.” Max told him.

“I will do what ever you want me too, I owe your lovely wife that much, she wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for my being a coward.” Jimmy told him wiping the tears from his eyes.

“Your not to blame for this Jimmy, I am.” He said feeling the weight of this news heavy on his heart.

“Max the doctors are back and they are looking for you?” Isabel said softly as she came into the room.

Max turned to leave but then stopped, “Would you please stay here, I want you to tell my father what you just told me.” Jimmy nodded yes.

Michael leaned over to Max and whispered, “Max if this is all true I think we need to double the security detail and have a quite bulletin circulated among the detail here to watch for Palmer Kensit as well.”

Max shook his head, “I agree, make it happen, then come back here and stay with him tell I get back with my father.”

Michael nodded and got on his cell phone as Max and Isabel made their way back to the waiting room.

“Prince Maxwell, the surgery went well, your wife is in recovery and then we will be taking her to a private room in the new wing of the hospital to monitor her more closely. She looks good but the bullet was closer to the spine then we realized that is why the surgery went for so long. She is still unconscious and she did loose a great deal of blood so we will need to watch her for several days, as well as have her on high does of antibiotics to make sure no infections set in.” he explained to Max.

“Can I see her?” he asked.

“Of course, she is not awake yet but you may go in and see her if you like.” the doctor told him.

Max wiped tears away from his eyes, “The baby, Dr. Willis said that Liz is pregnant…how is the baby?” he asked.

The doctor let out a heavy sigh, “Only time will tell us. For now we did do an internal ultrasound and everything looks good, and she is not having any contraction which is another good sign but we have to monitor her for now.” The doctor said. “The nurse will take you to the recover room as I said she is not awake yet though.” He told him as he left.

Max wiped his eyes and then turned to his family, “She made it through the surgery. She is in recovery, the doctor said she needs to be monitored because of the loss of blood and possibilities of infection, but she is alive.” He said with obvious relief in his voice.

“And the baby, what about the Baby?” Nancy Parker asked relieved that her daughter was out of the woods.

Max held back some fresh tears that he choked back as he spoke, “We don’t know yet. The doctor says for now everything seems ok but she lost so much blood he does not know if it will cause a miscarriage or not at this point.” Max told them. He followed the nurse to the nearby recover room and stepped inside. Liz was there alone; she had all kinds of tubes and wires hooked up to her. The nurse followed him over. “She is still unconscious sir but you may talk to her if you like, I will be just over at the desk if you need anything.” She said.

Max stared at her as she lay in the bed, she was so pale. He walked over and took her hand in his then leaned down, “Lizzie, I’m here…I just wanted to tell you I am sorry, so very sorry.” He said softly into her ear. He watched hoping she might open her eyes but she didn’t move. He reached up and gently brushed her hair from her face, “I don’t know if you can hear me or not but I need you to know, I need you to know how very much I love you.” He whispered, “I should have told you along time ago. I’m so sorry.” He said as tears rolled down his cheek. He laid her hand gently down at her side and then walked back out of the room to find his father.

Once back in the waiting room Max pulled his father aside, “Come with me.” He took him back to the chapel to meet with Jimmy. “Dad there was more to Ava’s journal that I didn’t tell you.” He told him.

After hearing everything his father shook his head in frustration, “Max, you should have come to me. This whole night might have been avoided. This was too important I could have helped you trying to deal with Palmer on your own was a huge gamble and one you should not have made.”

“I know that, believe me I know that better then anyone what my foolish stupid pride has caused; Liz, the baby, and James, all there lives are in jeopardy because of me.” Max said looking over at Michael, knowing the close relationship he and James shared as well. “I’m so sorry…I wasn’t thinking I just felt so stupid after I read Ava’s journal I wanted to prove that I could handled things on my own. I wanted to prove I wasn’t all the tings she said I was and in the end all I did was hurt everyone around me that I love.” Max said feeling the weight of the night’s events on his heart.

“Max the one thing that makes a great leader great, is knowing when to reach out to others for help and advice. Even being the King is not a solo job.” His father told him as he paced back and forth, “Alright by now Palmer knows that his plan to kill you has failed so he is probably trying to think of what to do next. He knows that he can’t get to the journal to destroy it because of security so what is he going to do?” the king said thinking out loud. He looked over at Jimmy, “He doesn’t know that you know about Ava’s death does he?”

“No sir, I have not spoken to him since I left his employment.” Jimmy told them.

“Ok good this works to our advantage, Michael I want you to get chief Hanks on the phone and the head of our Federal Investigation Agency too, I want this handled by the top law enforcement people we have, I don’t want there to be even the slightest chance that Palmer Kensit can slip away this time. Oh and I want round the clock protection over at this mans family home right now.” King William said.

“Yes sir, I will get on it.” Michael told him.

“Max you’re going to have to turn over Ava’s journal…I know that will be hard but it is the only evidence that backs up Jimmy’s statements.” His father told him.

Max nodded his head, “It’s in my safe. I will get it and turn it over to Chief Hanks after Liz wakes up and I see her.” He said.

“Max I know you want to talk to her, to know that she is really alright but this has to happen now, if Palmer suspects anything is out of the ordinary at all he will run and that puts your and Liz’s lives back in danger. I know you need to talk to her about Ava, about the past but we can’t afford not to deal with this now.” King William told him.

Max shook his head reluctantly agreeing to go. Michael followed him out to the limo as King William explained that they must leave to his wife. “Stay with the Parkers will you, we will be back as soon as we can.”

“Can you at least give me some idea what is going on?” The Queen asked feeling frustrated.

“IT has to do with Ava’s journal and tonight’s assassination attempt, Max has to speak with the authorities right away. I will explain later just trust me please.” He pleaded kissing his wife good bye and making his way to the waiting limo.

Nancy waited until after the king left then asked the Queen directly, “Is everything alright, it’s not Liz is it?” she asked worried for her daughter.

Queen Diana hugged her close and shook her head, “Oh no, Elizabeth is going to be fine. Max had to leave, something about needing to retrieve something that Ava left and speaking with the police. I am not sure but William will fill us all in later I am sure of that.” She explained as they sat back down to wait for the nurse to come and get them.

After awhile the OR nurse appeared in the door way, “One of you may come up with me now, the doctor does not want to overwhelm her with to many visitors all at once but the Princess is awake finally.” The nurse said then turned to the Queen, “Your highness the hospital as arranged to have a special waiting area set up for you and your family on the top floor near.” She added.


“Nancy you go to her, she will want to see you I am sure and then when Max gets back we will send him in alright.” Queen Diana told her. Nancy smiled and followed the nurse while the rest of the family went to the waiting room. Alex wrapped his arm around Isabel and walked with her upstairs, “You look exhausted, do you want me to take you back to the Palace for the night, I can drop you home before coming back.” He asked.

“NO I am ok, we can stay awhile longer, I know you need to see her to know she is alright and I want to stay here with you.” Isabel told him.

“Alex….wait.” Maria called and waved to them from down the hall. Alex walked over and explained to the security who she was. “Oh my gosh I heard on the news, Rupert got me a flight but it took for ever. How is Liz, is she going to make it?” she asked her eyes swollen from crying.

“She is ok, they have her in a private room for now and my mom is with her, Michael is with Max and King William, they had to leave I am not really sure why something to do with the police.” Alex explained as they all made their way to the waiting area.


Maria sniffled in, “What about Michael he is ok?” she asked worried. “I have been trying to reach him all night, they said one of the security detail was shot too.” She told them.

“James was hit, the bullet lodged near his heart and he was taken Mercy hospital. He came through surgery, but they said it was touch and go. He is in intensive care right now, and they are watching him.” Alex told her.

Liz opened her eyes, the room was strange and she didn’t know where she was. “Mom…mom are you here?” she said then panic filled her as she remembered what happened, “Max…where is Max?”

“It’s alright honey, I am here.” Nancy reassured her daughter.

“Mom where is Max, what happened?” she said feeling the pain in her side as she tried to sit up.

“Now Liz don’t move, you just came out of surgery and well you have lost a lot of blood.” She told her pushing her daughter back down.

Liz cringed in pain as she lay back down, “Mom where is Max, what happened? I remember seeing a man with a gun.”

“You were shot trying to warn Max, they were aiming at him but you got in the way.” Her mom told her as tears filled her eyes.

“Is Max alright?” she asked as tears welled up in her eyes.

“Yes dear he is fine…” Nancy said as an alarm went off on one of the monitors. Moments later the nurse came running in, to check the machine. She leaned over and felt Liz abdomen.

“What is it what’s the matter?” Liz asked feeling afraid.

“Well I am not sure I am going to call the doctor, tell me sweetie are you feeling any kind of contractions, any lower abdomen pain at all?” the nurse asked.

Liz shook her head no, ‘the baby! Is the baby alright?” she cried.

The nurse smiled, “Well so far sweetie but I think we need to call the doctor your uterus is contracting and we need to see what he has to say ok.”

Liz started crying harder, “Am I miscarrying, am I loosing my baby?” she asked her voice filled with panic.

The nurse held her hand, “I don’t know sweetie let me go get the doctor ok. Try to be calm I will be right back.” She said.

Liz looked over to her mom, “Mom please go get Max tell him I need him please.” She pleaded.

“I’m sorry Liz he isn’t here….he had to leave after he spoke with the doctor.” Nancy told her told.

Liz shook her head feeling confused, “I don’t understand, why did he have to leave he is alright isn’t he…Max is ok right?” she cried. “Mom tell me the truth, where is he?”

Nancy took her daughters hand in hers and patted in gently, “Listen to me Liz Max is fine, I wouldn’t lie to you, he had some business to tend to, something to do with Ava’s …”

“Ava….Max left because of Ava?” She said interrupting her mother.

“Well yes, it was something to do with her journal…” She tried to explain but Liz was not listening. She laid back and closed her eyes, as tears slid down her cheek. She couldn’t do this any longer, the one time she needed him the most and he wasn’t there for her, or their baby. She sniffled in as the doctor came in to examine her.

“Listen Liz I am not going to lie to you, you’re having mild contractions, now we did expect that this would happen so we are going to give you some medication to stop the contractions from happening but we need to watch them closely ok.” He told her then turned to the nurse and gave her the orders.

Liz nodded her head and then closed her eyes. She was feeling sleeping again. She waited for the doctor and nurse to leave before she talked to her mother, “I don’t want to see Max, when he comes back to the hospital I don’t want to see him.” she said bitterly

“Elizabeth, what on earth, of course you will see him, he has been worried…” she protested only to have Liz interrupt her.

“No mother! I mean it, I don’t want to see him right now…you heard what the doctor said about the baby, seeing Max will only upset me more please just do as I ask.” She told her then turned her head away as fresh tears rolled down her cheeks.

Nancy didn’t know what to do, “Alright Elizabeth. I will tell him.” She said confused. She leaned over and gently kissed her daughter on the cheek then quietly slipped out of the room. She was just about to go and speak with her husband when Max came walking up.

“They said that Liz is awake and that she started having contractions is everything alright?” He asked worried.

Nancy smiled, “Max she is alright but she is upset and she said she doesn’t want to see you, at least not right now.” She told him.

Max shook his head, “What? Why?” he asked feeling confused and hurt.

“I don’t know she won’t tell me, she just said she doesn’t want to see you.” Nancy told him softly.

“This doesn’t make any since just let me go in and speak with her for a few minutes, this has to be a mistake…you must have misunderstood her?” Max said his voice filled with disbelief.

“NO Max she made it very clear, now I know this is hard but she has been through a lot give her a little time, I am sure she will change her mind.” Nancy tried to reassure him.

“No Liz is my wife and I am going to see her.” He said determined as he tried to push past her.

“Max listen to me….the doctor said that she needs to rest and to be calm or she could loose this baby. You don’t want that to happen so let it go for now. Please for the baby’s sake do as I ask.” She pleaded with him.

“Max she is right, Liz is probably exhausted and confused, she is worried about the baby and in shock over what happened, let her sleep for now. We should all just go home and wait until the morning to speak with her again.” His mother told him trying to hide the anxiety in her voice.

“You can go if you want to but I am staying here until I can see my wife period.” Max said with tears in his eyes. He shook his head, he felt like all the wind had been knocked out of him. Why would Liz react this way, she needed him now more then ever and he needed to be with her to tell her how much he loved her. He walked over and sat down on the waiting room chair and ran his hands through his hair. Tears sprang to his eyes as he stared out the window.


See Ya
James

A thought...
We all make regrettable decisions in life, so what if time travel were possible what choices would we go back and change; and how many good things would be undone in the process??????

This is a Max and Liz story not based onthe show.
It is rated TEEN/MATURE
I do not own Roswell
Posting on October 20 2005 at 8:42 in the am.

I know that last part made a few readers unhappy, but I hope this next makes up for it in some small way. Thanks for the feedback its really helpful as always to read you thoughts. I will tell you I already turned this project in and am hearing really great things from my fellow students and my professor.

ANyway hope you like


Father Knows Best…

Jeffery Parker patted his daughter on the hand, “Well you are look a bit better this morning.” He said.

“Thanks daddy, the contractions have stopped completely too, although the medication made my heart feel jittery.” She told him as she carefully sat up in bed just a bit.

“Yes that is what the doctor told us.” He said.

“I have a wonderful OBGYN who came and saw me yesterday. He went over all the risks with me and explained that they took every possible precaution they could to ensure that the baby would be alright. Even the antibiotics they have me on and the pain medicine was chosen with the baby in mind, so hopefully everything will be alright.” She explained to him.

“We are all praying for you and for the baby.” He told her.

“I think I will be here for a few more days, maybe another week then I want to come home with you and mom.” She told him sadly.

Jeff pulled up a chair and sat down next to her bed, “Your mother said that was what you were planning.” He said softly. “Are you sure you want to do that though with out speaking to your husband first?” he added.

Liz shook her head, “daddy, I already said I don’t want to talk about this…”

“Elizabeth you are being stubborn, now I love you dearly you know that and if you tell me that Max has mistreated you or abused you in some way then I will pack your bags for you and personally serve him the divorce papers but if this is a misunderstanding that can be cleared up by just giving him a chance to speak to you then you owe him the courtesy of listening.” Her father told her.

Liz didn’t say anything at first she just stared out the window, “Its not that easy…” she mumbled.

“Its not easy raising a child on your own either…” he said.

“Daddy he doesn’t love me…I heard him say so. He is still in love with Ava and I just can’t keep pretending that it doesn’t hurt knowing that.” She told him finally as tears filled her eyes.

Jeff shook his head, “Well Liz that just doesn’t make to much sense at all because he sure acts like a man in love.” He told her. “I mean he has been sitting out in that waiting room for the past two days, not eating, barely sleeping, just waiting for you to speak with him. He only left for a short time and that was so he could speak with the authorities and give his statement so the men that were responsible for this would be arrested.”

Liz wiped her eyes, “He has?” she asked.

“Yeap, he hasn’t even changed his clothes, he has just been sitting there waiting for some news that you have changed your mind and will see him.” He said as he stood up and walked to the door. “Sure doesn’t sound like the actions of a man who is in love with someone else now does it?” he said as he closed the door behind him.

Max was exhausted having not slept much in the last two days. No matter what anyone said he couldn’t bring himself to leave the waiting room. He struggled with wanting to go in and see Liz and knowing that what his mother-in-law said was right. Several times he had to resists the temptation to force his way into the room but then he knew that would only cause more heart ache and he couldn’t chance her loosing the baby either. He jumped startled by someone’s hand shaking him. He turned to see his father-in-law standing just behind him, “Come with me son.” He said softly.

Max shook his head, “No I told the others I am not leaving here until I have spoken with Liz and I meant it.” He said.

“I know, but I think you need to get cleaned up a bit before that happens.” Jeffery told him.

‘What do you mean, I don’t understand are you saying that Liz is agreed to see me?” Max asked hopeful.

Jeff shook his head, “No I am not saying that, what I am saying is that you need to get cleaned up and then I am taking you in to see your wife.” He told him.

Max stopped, “What about the baby, if she is upset the contractions may start again.” He said.

“Then don’t upset her.” Jeff told him then added, “Look you love my daughter don’t you?”

“More then anything?” Max told him.

“Then tell her that and don’t upset her and I know everything will be just fine.” He told him as he led Max down the hall into an empty room. “Now I had Rupert send you over some fresh clothes cause those are beginning to smell pretty bad, so you get a shower, shave and then I am going to take you in to see your wife.” He told him.

“Why are you doing this for me, it’s my fault Liz was shot in the first place.” Max said.

“No Max its not your fault that Liz got shot, that man Reese is to blame for that, you made some foolish decisions but then everybody makes foolish choices at some point in their life.” Jeff told him. “Guilt and blame will eat you up if you let it, don’t let it…instead of feeling guilty over this happening use it as a tool, let it gently remind you to never take for granted the gift of love that you share with Liz, know that it is fragile and it needs to be cared for…like a garden.”

Max shook his head and smiled, “Thank you sir, I will do that every day for the rest of my life.” He said then went into the bathroom to take a shower.

Jeff walked back out into the hallway to find his wife waiting for him, “Jeff I am not so sure this is a good idea?” she said her voice filled with concern.

“Really and why is that?” he said smiling as he walked over and wrapped his arms around her.

“Because Liz does not want to see Max and forcing the issue may do more harm then good.” She told him.

“Liz has been talking to you, and to me and to Maria and probably just about anyone else that would listen but she hasn’t talked to her own husband and I think it is about time that changed. Two people that are in love the way they are should be talking to each other. Now they never really learned the art of communicating because they married as strangers, but they are going to learn it now even if I do have to push them into it. Besides Liz is fine, the baby is doing fine, having this misunderstanding between her and Max resolved will be the best thing for the both of them and that grandchild of mine.” He told her.

“I hope your right because if your not she might just never forgive you.” Nancy told him.

Jeff laughed, “I know I am right, besides father knows best. Yours did and so do I.” he told her.

“What is that suppose to mean?” she asked puzzled.

“Well remember that little misunderstanding we had about Susie Mills two weeks before our wedding and you ran off and refused to see me?” he reminded her.

Nancy shook her head yes.

Jeff smiled, “Well who do you think it was that told me where you were?”

She stared at him in disbelief, “My father…my father told you where I was?” she repeated.

“He not only told me, he drove me up to the house and dropped me off.” Jeff explained to her.

“But I thought you said that you figured out where I was on your own?” she told him.

“Yes well I did not want you to be angry with your dad for telling me.” He said kissing her on the cheek.

Nancy smiled, “Alright then I will trust you and pray for the best.” She told him as he walked her back down the hall.


Max stood by the door. He looked into her eyes and tried to hold back the tears that were forming in his own eyes, “Lizzie, listen to me please.” He said “I know that you’re upset with me I don’t blame you… but please I don’t want to loose you let me just speak with you, we need to talk.” He pleaded with her.

Liz wiped her eyes and shook her head, “Max, this whole marriage was just a mistake. You weren’t ready for it that’s all, it’s not anyone’s fault really its just the way things are. I have just finally realized it that’s why I want a divorce.” She said feeling more sad then angry.

“Lizzie you can’t mean that, I know I have made so many mistakes please I don’t want to make any more. Is this because of what happened do you blame me, I know I should have turned over that journal, it was stupid foolish pride and I am so sorry…if I had known that Palmer Kensit was capable of such evil I would have done more I swear. .” Max told her as he walked over to the bed. “I’m sorry I let you down.”

Liz shook her head in confusion as tears rolled down her cheeks, “Max I don’t know what you’re talking about. I don’t blame you for the shooting. I just finally realized how foolish I have been to think that you’re going to ever love me. I tried to think it didn’t matter I tried to pretend that it didn’t hurt that you were still in love with her but I just can’t keep doing it any more. How is this child going to feel growing up knowing that his father doesn’t love his mother? I just can’t do it, I can’t share my baby with Ava, it’s been too hard to share you with her.” She whispered softly as fresh tears rolled down her cheeks.

Max put his hand up to her face and gently wiped away her tears, “Oh Lizzie is that what this is about? You think I don’t love you…” he asked.

Liz looked away, “You have not once ever told me other wise and I heard you the day of the shooting. I came to see you in your office and you were talking with your father about Ava.”

“I didn’t see you; you didn’t come by my office.” Max insisted.

Liz shook her head, “Yes I did and I over heard you tell your father that you loved Ava and that no other women would ever hold a place in your heart like she did…you said you wanted to have a baby with her Max.” she said as fresh pain flashed across her face.

Max pulled her gently into his arms, “Oh Lizzie, I was talking in the past tense, I told him those things but I also said that I was thankful that she and I did not have children that it would have been disastrous.” He whispered into her ear. “I love you….”

Liz pulled back and searched his eyes for confirmation of what he was saying, “You love me…your not just saying this to me now because of what happened, because of the baby?” she asked still unsure.

Max smiled then pulled her towards him until there foreheads touched, “I love you Elizabeth Parker Evans, I think I have ever since you first rescued me from drowning at old mans cove all those years ago and I have been an idiot not to tell you sooner.”

“But what about Ava, what about what you said?” Liz asked him feeling confused. Max stood up and walked over to the window. He could see that clouds were forming, as the skies grew darker. He let out a heavy sigh and turned back to Liz, “I don’t even know where to start.” He told her feeling a bit overwhelmed.

“Start at the beginning Max.” she said softly.

He looked into her eyes and suddenly felt at ease, he loved her so much, and he knew he could trust her not to judge him or belittle him, “ when I first agreed to marry you, I held back because I thought I was in love with Ava still and because I felt guilty.”

“About marrying me?” Liz asked softly.

“Partly but more because I believed Ava to be pregnant at the time of her death and she and I had fought just before she left that evening; she had said that if anything bad happened to her or the baby that I would be responsible.” Max told her.

“That’s awful Max, I’m so sorry.” Liz told him feeling his pain.

“Well as it turned out she wasn’t really pregnant at all it was all a lie. Seems my entire marriage to her was one big lie after another,” Max told her. Liz listened as he went on, “Shortly before you and I were married I found a journal that Ava kept, it was hidden in her jewelry case and I didn’t know about it until that day. When I left on that business trip to Geneva I read through her journal for the first time. She had written about her lying to me, her cheating on me with her personal company, and even the fact that she was pretending to be pregnant in order to control me to get what she wanted. She wasn’t the person I thought she was and to be honest at first I was devastated.” Max explained as he walked back over to her and sat on the edge of the bed.


Liz took Max’s hand in hers and held it tight, “OH Max I am sorry, that must have been so horrible.”

“It was but the worst thing about it was that I allowed it to cloud my judgment where you were concerned and that is when I accused you of having an affair with Michael.” Max told her.

“Why didn’t you tell me any of this?” Liz asked trying to take it all in.

“I guess because I was embarrassed, and ashamed. I was such a fool where she was concerned, I played into her manipulations and her deceit like a school boy and I guess I was afraid you might think less of me some how.” Max admitted.

“Why would I think less of you? She was the one who lied and cheated not you.” Liz told him.

Max smiled, “I guess I just didn’t know you well enough then. When I met Ava I was still struggling with feeling awkward with women, the press made me out to be this big ladies man but the truth is that I hadn’t really dated until I met Ava. She was the first woman I was ever intimate with I thought I was in love with her.” Max told her.

Liz shook her head, “But Max you didn’t know what she was up to it wasn’t your fault.”

“Lizzie I never even questioned anything with her, don’t you see I walked around like a little puppy dog and did what ever she wanted. Truth is I don’t even know who I was when I was with her, everything just seemed to happen so fast and it all seems like such a blur to me now. But after you and I began to get closer I was just afraid, to give my heart away again, to trust you or my own judgment for that matter. After we made love for the first time it was so incredible I was so overwhelmed in a good way; and then when you told me you loved me I felt panicked, I knew that I should open up and talk to you but I held back afraid that I would loose you some how. It wasn’t until I held you in my arms after that scum shot you that I realized just how vitally important you are too me, how very much I love you, how meaningless and empty my life would be with out you. I am so sorry for keeping secrets from you for not telling you sooner. It kills me to know that I hurt you so much with my selfish behavior I only hope you can for give me yet again.” He asked her.

Liz leaned over and wrapped her arms around Max’s neck, “I love you too Max, and I forgive you, when two people are in love that’s what they do they forgive each other.” She said then she kissed him softly on the lips. “Something else they do is share one another’s burdens, promise you will talk to me from now on that you won’t let fear or anything else stop you from talking to me…and I will do the same.” She told him.

Max shook his head, “I promise I will always talk to you and not hold back ever again.” He told her as he held her in his arms, “I’m so glad you’re alright, I was so afraid that I had lost you and then Jimmy Anthrop showed up. He was Palmer Kensit old driver. He told me how Palmer was involved with killing Ava and that he was responsible for hurting you. The thought that he might come back to finish the job he started and take you from me was more then I could stand. I swear I only left the hospital to get the journal so that I could turn it over to the authorities and give my statement. My only thought was to do what ever I could to protect you and keep you safe. I need you to know that leaving here was the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life.” He told her in soft whisper.

“Oh Max, it’s my fault too, I thought you left because you couldn’t handle the memories of loosing Ava, I thought you were unhappy about the baby, everyone tried to tell me otherwise but I was being so foolish and wouldn’t listen.” Liz admitted.

“I could never be unhappy about our child, I want this baby so much, I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am.” He told her as he kissed her again.

Liz smiled at him and then yawned. “You look exhausted.” He said softly.

“I am very tired actually.” She told him.

“I should go and let you get some rest.” He said as he got up to leave. Liz grabbed his hand and pulled him back, “Don’t go Max, please….you look tired too, come lay down with me.” She said as she moved herself over so he could lie down next to her. Max lay down and pulled her close to him, then he slid his hand down over her abdomen protectively and whispered in her ear, “I love you Lizzie.”

“I love you to Max so much.” She said softly.


“Thank you.” He whispered.

Liz laughed a little as she yawned, “For what?”

“For saving my life again, you really are my angel. You saved me from drowning all those years ago, you saved me from being shot, and you rescued me from myself…if it hadn’t been for you I would have ended up a lonely bitter old man. You taught me how to love Lizzie and it’s the most beautiful gift I have ever been given.” He whispered softly in her ear as she drifted off to sleep. Max closed his eyes and in a short time he too drifted off to sleep. Jeff opened the door just a bit and peaked in, seeing the two of them holding each other sleeping he smiled, “Well my dear wife I think all is well and we can head back to the palace.” He said as he closed the door quietly.

“They are alright, no fighting?” she asked hopeful.

He smiled as he wrapped his arms around her, “They are perfect as happy as can be.” He told her.

“A happy ending?” she said. He smiled and nodded, “It would seem so.”


See Ya
James

OK that wasn't really where it ends
P.S.
So would you read a story if it was a fairytale. What if Max was a young human Prince that had been bestowed a special gift by Elizabeth, who was half human and half fairy. And it is her destiny to rescue him before her evil aunt and cousin Tess have their way in destroying him and taking over both the human world and the fairly world. Suppose she had to battle the forces of evil using only the weapon of true love and the help of her dearest friend a twelve inch tall pixie named Maria??? Imagine the brave warrior Prince Michael coming to the aid of the beautiful Elizabeth and her feisty pixie friend Maria as they work together to break the spell that holds the handsome Prince Maxwell captive. Will the fair Elizabeth be reunited with her one true love forever or will the evil forces of darkness Triumph??? What do you think?? Is anyone intrigued at all?

this is a story about Max and Liz that does not follow the show.
The is rated TEEN/MATURE
I do not own Roswell
I am posting on October 30, 2005

Hey everyone, sorry for not getting back to post sooner but life has been busy! Anyway I had some time tonight so here I am
hope you like this next part. On another note the tree's have all changed color and it is so awesome out right now, the bright orange, golds and reds make every tree a master piece to behold!. I really love the fall!

A boy or a girl…

Max walked into his bed chamber to find his very pregnant wife lying on their bed. She sat up and greeted him with a smiled, “Oh I see you decided to take an early flight home?”

“As if I had any choice, it was not very nice to refuse to give me any information over the phone.” he said as he pulled her into his arms and kissed her gently.

Liz pulled her head back and smiled, “Oh well I was speaking with your mother and she said I shouldn’t tell you anything at all since you didn’t come to the ultrasound with me.” She teased him.

Max shook his head, “That is so not fair, I told you I would cancel this meeting and stay with you, you’re the one who insisted that I go.” He reminded her.

Liz pulled herself free and sat back down on the bed, “Oh you would have cancelled ugh? You were just going to have Rupert call the President of the United States and say, sorry sir the prince is unable to attend your summit on fighting world terrorisms because his wife is having an ultrasound done and well he really has to be there.” She laughed.

“Ok, well maybe your right I couldn’t have gotten out of it but still that’s no reason to punish me, tell me what you found out?” He said pleadingly.

Liz was just about to give in and tell him when the sound of little feet and someone’s voice came from up behind them, “Daddy…your home!” the young prince screeched as he leaped into his fathers open arms.

“Hey Brayden, I missed you so much!” he said as he hugged and kissed him. “Were you a good boy for your mom?”

“I was and I did just like you told me I took care of mommy and I made sure she got lots of sleep.” He told him.

“I knew you would.” Max said as he put his son back down.

Liz had gotten to her feet, “OK let me see those teeth mister.” She said as she examined the job he had done brushing. “Ok looks pretty good, I guess you are a big enough boy to clean your own teeth after all.” She said as she kissed him on the forehead.

Brayden smiled, “I told you mommy I am all growing up!”

Max glanced at his watch, “Alright its bed time, do you want a story tonight?” he asked as Brayden slipped his hand into his dads and the other into his moms.

“Yes, I want a story… I want the story of how the prince is rescued by the princess.” Brayden said as they entered Liz old room that was now a converted nursery play room.

“Oh not that one, I always tell you that one.” Max told him teasingly.

Brayden jumped up on his bed and laughed, “Please dad, I love that story, and mom does too, ugh mommy.” He said excitedly.

Liz laughed, “I sure do.” She said as she helped Max tuck their son in then lay down on the bed with him nestled in between them both.

Max smiled, “Alright then well lets see it all began, when the young prince Maxwell had decided to go on a grand adventure searching for buried pirate treasure. He had made his way out into Old Mans Cove and was just about to enter into the secret caves when his foot was sucked down into the sand by a magic pirate curse, and he was trapped beneath a huge boulder.”

“How huge daddy, was the boulder bigger then I am?” Brayden asked.

Max shook his head yes and then caught the look that Liz gave him he added, “It was so huge that the Prince could not free himself so he called out for help.”

“And that is when the beautiful browned eyed girl came to rescue him?” he asked.

“Yeap that is what happened, she came out just in the nick of time because the waves where coming in and the young prince was just about to drown.” Max told him.

“The waves that were almost 10 feet tall would have washed the prince out to see ugh?” Brayden said as he listened.

“That’s right they would have carried him right out and he would have been lost forever, so the beautiful brown eyed girl used all her strength and was able to free the young prince from the magic pirate curse that held him captive.” Max told him.

“How did she break the curse?” Brayden asked captivated by the tale.

Max smiled and winked over at Liz, “Well she had a very special heart that was filled with love for the young prince and that love was the only thing strong enough to break the curse.” Max explained and then continued on with the story. “Once his foot was free the young prince and the little girl ran as fast as they could to the shore before the waves crashed in and drowned them both!” Max told him.

Braydens eyes where huge, “They made it to shore just before the enormous man eating sharks got there ugh daddy!” he said his voice filled with excitement.

“That’s right although the young prince knew that if he had to he could have fought off the man eating sharks and saved them both.” Max said as Liz shook her head trying not to laugh. He smiled and continued on with the story, “Once on shore the little prince thanked the little girl and he gave her a kiss to show her how much he loved her.”

“And then they got married ugh?” Brayden asked.

“Well not right away because they were both very young but they remembered each other all the rest of their lives and when they were all grown up then they got married and had a new little prince love and cherish together.” Max finished the story.

Brayden smiled, “And his name was Brayden just like me!” he added happily.

“That’s right; his name was Brayden just like you.” Liz told him as she kissed him goodnight, “Now off to sleep we have a busy day tomorrow.”

“Good night Mommy, good night daddy.” He said softly before closing his eyes to sleep.

Liz watched Brayden as he drifted off to sleep. He looked just like Max with his soft dark hair and bright hazel colored eyes. She smiled to herself hardly able to believe he was already three and half years old. She placed her hand over her stomach and turned to follow Max back to their room. She laughed as she climbed into bed, “So those rocks and waves keep getting bigger and bigger in that story don’t they?” she said teasingly.

Max took off his neck tie and shirt and headed into his dressing closet, “Well you know you have to make the story a little more interesting.” He told her.

“Oh and the man eating sharks I don’t think I remember them being there that day?” she reminded him.

Max came back out ready for bed, “Well he is a boy and they like that kind of thing, and besides it adds excitement.” He told her as he pulled her into his arms.

Liz smiled, “I guess I will be telling the story to our knew little ones then.” She said softly.

“Really, why is that?” Max asked her as he began gently kisses the corner of her mouth.

“Well because little girls don’t care much for sharks, they tend to like the kissing parts more.” She whispered.

Max stared into her eyes, “A girl we are having a girl this time?” he repeated his voice filled with joy.

Liz shook her head, “Actually we are going to have girls. The ultra sound confirmed that I am having twins” she told him. Max captured her mouth with his and kissed her. She reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer. He pulled back gently and continued kissing her mouth softly, “I love you so much Lizzie. You make my life more incredibly happy each day that I am with you.” He whispered softly. Liz didn’t say anything instead she pulled him back down towards her and kissed him. She wanted him to know just how much she loved him and how happy she was too. As he gently caressed her back, and nibbled at her ear leaving a trail of kisses down her neck and lower still she moaned softly. As their passion ignited and their bodies intertwined to become one, Max couldn’t believe how incredible this woman was that he held in his arms. Each time they made love he was more in awe of her beauty and passion that he counted himself the luckiest man alive to have her.

Later as Max lay sleeping Liz smiled has he held her close, her thoughts centered on him. She loved him so much, he was not only her husband and lover but her very best friend and they would have a life time to grow old together facing life’s journeys. She closed her eyes and smiled, in that moment she decided that fairytales really did exist if you were willing to work at them and had a whole lot of faith they could even come true!


ok that was not the end of this story either I have a bit more to add!

See Ya
James

This is my Max and Liz story that has nothing to do with the show!
I do not own Roswell
this is Rated TEEN/MATURE
I am posting this on November 11,2005 at 10:55 in the am

Well here we are at our last chapter! I can tell you I have mixed feelings here, I really have gotten into writing about these people and parting is kinds tuff As your reading this next part take note that everything written in ( ) is a memory of Liz'z
I wanted to say thanks to everyone for reading this story and for leavig all the feedback, you guys are great and truely awesome!


Dear Friend,

I just thought I would write a note to you and share what has been happening. As you know Max and I are going to be having twins in the fall, baby girls. We are so excited about the new additions to our family. I think we have settled on Renee Danielle and Eden Ann for their names. Max is so excited for their arrival. It wasn’t that long ago that we were at the hospital me heavy in labor and Max telling me to breathe. I did pretty well for the first few hours but by the time the contractions were 5 minutes apart I pretty much begged for an epidural. (Ok Lizzie that's it now take a deep cleansing breath.” Max whispered gently into her ear. “The contractions are over try and relax." Max reassured Liz.

"Oh Max I am so sorry I didn't mean to ruin your birthday party by going into labor!" Liz told him between deep breaths.

"You haven't ruined my birthday; in fact this is the best gift I could have ever gotten." He smiled at her as he wiped away the sweat from her forehead.

"Oh Max I feel like I have to push… I have to push right now!” Liz gritted out the words between clinched teeth.

Max smiled, “Its ok, its normal, right doctor?” he told her his voice filled with excitement.

Dr. Wilks gently checked her cervix and shook his head, “Yeap it sure is. Ok Liz this is it, I want you to begin pushing with the next contractions ok.” He told her. "Ok you’re fully dilated, I can see the babies head, give me another really strong push and we will be half way there..." He assured her as she pushed with each contraction.

“Oh Lizzie, your doing great I love you so much!” Max told her.

Liz moaned as the next contraction started and the pressure grew in intensity. The doctor stepped aside and motioned for Max to come over, “Alright Max its time come and meet your son.” Max positioned himself just at the end of the bed as the baby emerged and he held his son for the first time. “Oh Lizzie he is so beautiful, and he is just perfect, ten fingers and ten toes!” Max said as the doctor helped clear the nose and mouth which caused the new young prince to scream in protest. Liz laughed as she lay back exhausted from the 12 hours of labor, “Oh Max we did it!” she breathed out softly.

After cleaning the baby and wrapping him in a blanket Max carried his new son over to meet his mother, “Hey little guy, say hi to mommy.” He whispered softly.

Liz smiled as she took her new son into her arms; he was so beautiful, so perfect. “Oh Max he looks just like you.”

Max smiled, “OH I see a bit of you in there too.” He said as tears filled his eyes.
Liz smiled as he leaned over and gently kissed her, “You are amazing Elizabeth Parker, you know what you just did?” he whispered into her ear.

“What?” she asked as she stared into his eyes.

“You just made all my dreams come true.” He said then kissed her again. Then he pulled a chair up and watched in awe as his precious son ate for the first time at his mother’s breast.) Thinking about it now I will admit I sometimes worry about having two but Max will be there and I know everything will be ok.

On to some exciting news! Maria is so happy she and Michael just found out that they are expecting too. She is hoping for a girl but I think Michael secretly wants a boy. I know if they do have a boy they will call him James in honor of his uncle; who has happily married and settled in Rosewood not far from Charles Thompson house. It seems that just yesterday we were at Maria and Michael’s wedding, me as big as a house pregnant with Brayden; and Maria a bundle of nerves that everything would fall apart at the last minute. Of course she worried for nothing since her mom and Isabel planned the entire thing to perfection. The East garden down by the pond was the ideal place for the ceremony and all the autumn colors only enhanced the beauty of the occasion. Maria insisted that Michael wear a tux and he looked very nice in his. Max and Alex stood up for him and I must say that Max was so sexy in his tux, he took my breath away. Of course Isabel and I stood up for Maria who was the most beautiful blushing bride in a spectacular dress that she designed herself. I think Chard was a bit jealous so Maria let him design my and Isabel’s dresses, we wore the most beautiful deep red satin dress, while Maria’s dress was a soft cream color with a gorgeous soft pearl brocade in the front. Between you and me, Maria dress was a knock out and she has real talent for clothing design. I keep telling her she is wasting her time working for me but she said she is happy doing the clothing design on the side. She has actually created several wonderful maternity outfits for me and I give her credit with the press at every chance I can. When asked I tell them the outfit was done by Maria of “Designs by Maria”. Secretly I would have to admit I would be lost without her though if she ever did quite.

On to Alex, my dear sweet brother, well he and Isabel are finally engaged. It only took him four years to get around to it. It was so funny Isabel had been dropping hints for months about getting married and he was oblivious to every one of them. I finally took her aside and told her to just sit the boy down and lay it all out for him in black and white. I told her to tell him that she wanted to get married but that she wasn’t going to wait for ever, that if he didn’t want to spend the rest of his life with her then she was better off moving on and finding someone who did. Isabel was a bit apprehensive at first to go along with my little plan but I assured her that Alex would not let her go. Of course Alex was in near panic at the thought of loosing her so that night he called me and the next morning we were off to the jewelry store to purchase one very beautiful diamond ring. He was so sweet, he waited until the entire family was together for dinner and then in front of everyone he got down on one knee and asked for her hand in marriage; declaring that he loved her and even though he knew he was unworthy he hoped she would do him the honor of spending all the rest of their days together as husband and wife. Isabel was crying crocodile tears and of course immediately said yes. Everyone was so happy, I had to smile and wink at Isabel; our little plan worked perfectly. Max asked if I felt guilty that I practically tricked by brother into marrying his sister, I told him not at all. Sometimes a sister knows what is best for her brother even if he does tend to have his head buried in the sand some of the time. Anyway, little push in the right direction never hurt anyone. Isabel did promise to have the ceremony after I deliver the twins and have my figure back, besides she said she needs at least 9 months to really plan her wedding. I have a feeling this next wedding will be huge!

Oh yes I must tell you, the funniest thing happened a few days ago, we got a thank you card from Kyle Valante. I had not seen him in years, so it was strange to suddenly hear from him. The card was from him and his new wife. I thought the message was so funny, it read,

Prince Maxwell,
I wanted to take a moment and sincerely thank you for the advice you gave me that night. I am happy to send you this announcement of my marriage to the very lovely and wonderful Sara Twiggins. We were surrounded by family and friends as we said our vows this past spring. As you are the only other man who could possibly understand, I wanted to say thank you for helping me to avoid a very near miss!
Regards;
Kyle Valante

When I showed it to Max he smiled mischievously but did not say anything further about it. Curiosity got the better of me and I had Rupert nose about to find out who Miss Twiggins is, I found out that she comes from a very lovely traditional family in England, and that she is a pediatrician. It seems that she worked her way through school and now spends many hours doing volunteer work with handicapped children. I thought she sounded wonderful, I remember Kyle being a kind and sweet gentleman who deserved someone special. Anyway I hope he and Sara will be very happy and I am glad he did not end up with that horrible woman Tess. Last I had read about her she was moving back to live with her Aunt.

As I sit here writing this I was thinking about the first time Max saw me writing to you in my little journal. It was a bit of a struggle for him at first because of Ava but he came around. I was careful not to hide you from him, and to make sure he knew he was free to read you at anytime he wanted. It’s so funny because we were at Palmore Manor for a weekend getaway. Mom and Dad had Brayden and it was just the two of us. I remember it very fondly, it was chilly afternoon, the light snow storm we were expecting turned into a major blizzard and we really couldn’t go out riding as we had planned. I was sitting by the fire sipping my tea and had just finished writing my entry when Max wondered into the bedroom. He was still struggling with the whole idea of me keeping a journal so I sat him down by the fireplace on a huge bear skin rug and began reading to him from one of my first entries…

Dear Friend,

It’s been a while since I came home from the hospital. Life has been a bit crazed. Palmer Kensit was indicted on a number of different charges including conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder and high treason for the assassination plot against Max. The trial was swift, and he was convicted by a unanimous jury. He will be spending the rest of his life behind bars. I did feel sorry for his wife though, she looked so heart broken. I honestly do not think the poor woman had a clue as to what her husband was up too. Something Max said he could sympathize with. Reese was convicted also and will be sent to a maximum security prison with out the possibility of parole. I was able to testify against him as the gunmen and so was James. Jimmy was given a medal for his bravery in coming forward with his testimony concerning Ava as well. The King held a beautiful ceremony in his honor and his wonderful granddaughter attended. I was happy to meet her and she seemed to be a precious little girl who I am glad was not scarred by the events of that horrible night. James is also doing much better now, and recovering from his injuries. He has decided to retire and allow John to replace him since the doctors said he will never quite be able to manage the physical aspect of the job any longer. As for the now famous journal; some of the press did run the more salacious entries in Ava’s journal but after two weeks of low sales they dropped the story altogether, seemed most of the people in our dear country just didn’t want to read all the gossip and filth magazines like Whisper wanted to pedal out. I myself was overwhelmed by the show of love and support the people gave me, as I recovered in the hospital. One morning when I was filling a bit down Max told me to cover my eyes and carefully led me down the hall to another room in the hospital, as I opened my eyes I couldn’t hold back the tears, it was filled with flowers, cards, and baby gifts from the people of our country. Max wrapped his arms around me and whispered softly, “Seems you have made a good impression on our subjects, they love you very much, just like me.” I can’t remember ever feeling so much warmth and concern.

Max has been wonderful, taking care of me all while I was at the hospital. He had another bed brought into the room and stayed the entire time right there by my side. I often am amazed at how much this man means to me. It’s funny because it’s not even the things that most women would find attractive that draws me to him, it’s the silly things, like the fact that he doesn’t know what leftovers are, that he is afraid of thunder storms and loves to cuddle during them, and the way he will go for long walks in the rain with me just so I can hash things out. Its how he always knows when I am feeling nervous or afraid and he takes my hand in his and gives it a gently reassuring squeeze letting me know that I don’t have to be brave because he is there for me. I love him because tears sprang to his eyes when we heard our baby’s heart beating for the first time and we finally knew he was going to be alright. I love the way he holds me in his arms after we make love and whispers in my ear how empty his life would be with out me because it’s the exact same way I feel about him. For these and a thousand other small tiny insignificant reasons I love him….dated November 1, 2005

After I finished reading the entry he didn’t say anything, he took the journal from my hands and gently laid me back staring intently into my eyes, he lowed his head near to mine and captured my mouth in the most romantic kiss. At once I felt myself melt in his embrace. We held each other close caressing and exploring one another as if it were the first time all over again, and then when neither of us could wait a moment longer we made love, with such passion, such intensity, such emotion that there could never be any doubt of our mutual love for one another. I am sure that the twins were conceived that afternoon!

And now dear friend in case you are wondering, I am happy, and so very content to be….a princess! Dated July 30th, 2009


See YA
James