Roswell Fanatics

~Michael~


"No, you just sound like you're sure of what you're doing, unlike me," Maria had told me with a smile, "Sometimes I don't think that I'm going where I want in life." I'd simply nodded before waiting for her to answer my questioned about her relationship.

"We've been dating nearly four months now," She says and I watch as she seems to go into a thoughful expression. Was there trouble in paradise? I couldn't help but wonder, but it wasn't really my place to care.

Still, I found myself commenting, "Well, I certainly wish you happiness in the future with him. He better realize what a gem he has with you." I smile at her before sipping my gin. My gaze going out the window for a moment to see whether we were low enough for me to recognize New York beneath us. Then, my gaze turned back to her and I knew I'd never see her again, so it didn't really matter what I said. In less then an hour I'd be in a limo on my way back to my oriental suite in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel located in Central Park. I'd be climbing into my large marble soaking tub with scented oils watching the flat screen television, before going to check on Serena, Seth and Alex.

"How long have you been away from home for this business trip of yours?" I decided to follow up with asking, sipping my gin again as I looked back at her.

(ooc: sorry for the short post)
~~~~~ISABEL~~~~~
"Don’t you live with Serena?”
I sigh. "Yes, but between my job and hers I practicallty never see her." I explain again. "Like my brothers. When Im in, theres generally no one else in"

I wish I did see them more often, then maybe I wouldn't feel so alone all the time. I sigh mentally.

Thanks to the wonderful Storm, we now have a Max and Kyle. Yay!

And I'm going to go ahead and up the rating of the roleplay since no one has voiced any objections.

Hugs,

Ruby

ALEX

“Zan and I are so not ready for a addition to the relationship and why would I need one of my own when I can look after Seth to my heart’s content.”

I raise my eyebrows at Max's elephant ears comment - like his aren't big too. Or mine for that matter. But at least I know now that the guy can speak!

"Alright, just don't try to spoil the poor kid too much or I'll forever be the big bad daddy." I say. Who knows, spending time with Seth might get her to wish for a kid herself! I look to where Seth is sleeping. "He should be waking up soon anyway. Have to tell him to not be too loud or your Zan might think he missed something and is already a dad himself with a kid running around here."

~Max~

Standing in the kitchen, finishing up making my breakfast before preparing to head to the office. I can't help but think over the way things are in my life at the moment. I'm looking forward to my girlfriend returning, yet there's been this seperation lately that I haven't quite understood. I've tried not to let Maria feel like I don't want her, tried to make certain she was happy. I just didn't know what to do at the moment. I don't want anyone to be hurt and I care about her, but there seems to be something missing and I've been trying to work out just what it could be.

As I stand, waiting for the timer to go off, I look over a disposition for one of my current cases. A murder case, never one of my favorites, but since I'm prosecuting I aim to make certain the case is won and the nut goes to prison for life. New York doesn't have the death penalty otherwise I'd be going for that. I guess part of my problem stems from all the darkness I see in my line of work and how many times I see cases where the perp ends up getting away from the system.

Finally, the timer runs out and I move to sit at the table with my food and my coffee. Sipping from the mug, I hear footsteps and glance up to see some guy entere with Serena and see the guy smile. This must be her cousin she'd mentioned. “Max, I want to introduce you to my favorite cousin in the whole world, Alex.”

I give a slight nod, my thoughts right. “Alex, this is Max, Zan’s twin brother and probably one of the best lawyers in NYC.”

"Nice to meet you Max." The man says and reaches out a hand, which I take with a mild nod. I know it's not vert friendly, but I'm just not too interested in talking. His handshake was firm and he obviously had this nice guy thing.

"You too." I say simply and glance back down at my disposition. My thoughts began whirling over the case and I began eating, not even tasting the food or even the coffee.

When I have finished, I snap back to the conversation when I hear Alex asking Serena, "You look forward to baby sit? Are you getting ready to nest and start a family of your own? I’m sure that you are going to be a fantastic mother, Serena. Seriously."

I look up to see Serena clamping a hand over the guy's mouth and shake my head. “Don’t mention the ‘M’ word. Zan gets seriously nervous every time those sort of words are mentioned and I know that he is a sleep right now but these walls can be seriously thin at times.” I vaguely hear her whisper.

“She’s right,” I can't help but murmur as I stand, putting the dishes in the sink and rinsing them before putting them in the dishwasher. “And Zan has ears like a elephant.”

“Zan and I are so not ready for a addition to the relationship,” I hear Serena say and I don't say anything. “And why would I need one of my own when I can look after Seth to my heart’s content.”

"Serena, I'm off to the office. I'll be back in the afternoon. I've got a few files I need to grab in order to get more prepared for the case we're trying on Monday. I believe I'll be going to the club tonight. I'm planning on taking a break since everyone keeps telling me I need to and when Maria get's in I know we'll plan on going somewhere."

I break off with a sigh before looking at Alex, "Sorry I wasn't more polite at the greeting, minds on work a great deal lately. Welcome to the Big Apple. Look forward to getting to know you." I turn and look at Serena, "When you go see Tess to see if she needs help, give her a hello for me." Exiting the kitchen, I head for my room and get my jacket and briefcase before leaving the apartment. It's Saturday, I don't have to be in the office, but as I'm often told, I take my work home with me and this case is even touchier then most. I haven't even talked about the case with anyone close to me. I want to protect them from as much of the details of this case as I can.

SERENA

"Serena, I'm off to the office.” Max says, “I'll be back in the afternoon. I've got a few files I need to grab in order to get more prepared for the case we're trying on Monday. I believe I'll be going to the club tonight. I'm planning on taking a break since everyone keeps telling me I need to and when Maria get's in I know we'll plan on going somewhere."

I nod as Max talks about heading to the club tonight but as soon as his attention is on Alex, I can’t help but roll my eyes. I wonder if Max actually needs to go into the office. It is Saturday after all and even lawyers get the day off. But this is Max. He’s so involved with his work that sometimes it seems like he is dating it instead of Maria.

Maybe that is a little harsh of me. Max’s job is important to him. But its almost as if he is trying to save the world one step at a time by putting away as many criminals as possible. I can’t even begin to imagine what his job is like though so maybe I’m wrong. He really doesn’t like to talk about his work.

He says something to Alex before turning back to me, “When you go see Tess to see if she needs help, give her a hello for me.”

“Okay, see you later. Don’t work too hard,” I say as Max leaves the kitchen. That’s reminds me, I wonder how Tess is getting on across the hall. Liz should have arrived by now. Hopefully, Tess remembered that Liz is actually coming today and that she hasn’t got caught up shopping.

"Seth is the only child I need in my life at the moment," I state because it is the truth, isn't it?

"Alright, just don't try to spoil the poor kid too much or I'll forever be the big bad daddy." Alex says

“I’m not making any promises, I‘ve got so much time to make up for” I reply as I pull my hair back into a ponytail. “And come on Alex, I doubt that Seth will ever think that you’re the big bad daddy. Well, until he becomes a teenager. As soon as he hits thirteen you’re be public enemy number one.”

Alex rolls his eyes and changes the subject. "He should be waking up soon anyway. Have to tell him to not be too loud or your Zan might think he missed something and is already a dad himself with a kid running around here."

“Ha, ha, ha. Very funny,” I say, rolling my eyes. Last time I checked, conventional baby making involved actually seeing the other person, actually it involves a whole lot of seeing and touching and kissing and well, I think you get the drift.

“Anyway,” I start with a sigh, “I told Zan that you and Seth would be coming over today so I‘m sure that he wouldn‘t be too surprised to hear a child in the apartment. Not that a shouting child could wake Zan up at the moment. He worked the nightshift last night so he will be out for the rest of the day.”

I rest my chin on the palm of my hand and try not to sigh again. I know that I must come across as the most selfish person in the world when it comes to my relationship with Zan but is it so wrong to want to spend some time with the man I love? I know that I should be supporting Zan instead of whining but I just miss him so damn much.

I look at Alex and suddenly feel guilty and awful because of my thoughts. How can I be bitching because I don’t get to see my boyfriend when Alex lost the love of his life? God, I’m such a crappy person.

“On the bright side, I get to hang out with you and Seth all by myself.” I say with a grin. “And we are going to have fun, fun, fun.”

*Liz*

“Sometime in the next couple of hours,” she assures me while dragging my suitcase down the hall with a look that can be best described as one of disgust.

“This is your room,” the cute blonde announces with a formal sweep of the hand. I survey the blank room with a little apprehension. She must have noticed because she smiles,

“Free feel to decorated it anyway you like. I will be more than happy to take you shopping for anything you might need.”

Hmmm there does seem to be a air of tranquility in the place. Maybe this is just the enviroment I need to get over this pesky writers block. There are no curtains but there is a lovely bed sheet. The room smells of a gentle lavender. Must be some of Maria's smeely good creations. I'm actually looking forward to a relaxing enviroment.

“Once you’ve unpacked and done whatever you needed to do, I thought we could go across the hall and introduce you to the neighbors.” she offers while tucking a stray hair behind her ear nervously. I study her face to find that she's really anxious about something. I'm usually pretty good at reading people. I wonder what her deal is.

“Serena is probably dying to meet you. And Max, Maria’s boyfriend, will most likely be around somewhere.” Her eyes dart around the room coming to rest on my ratty old suitcase. She really hates this old thing.

I give it a quick tap. "I'd actually like to go ahead and meet everyone name if that's okay." I state hoping this makes her feel better.

"I'll have a lot of work to do later and I don't want to appear rude if I hide out for a while." I admit while biting my lip. Tess seems really sweet. I hope that we don't just see each other when rents due. I'd actually like to get to know her. See what makes her tick.

ALEX

“On the bright side, I get to hang out with you and Seth all by myself. And we are going to have fun, fun, fun.”

Poor Serena! Her boyfriend ditching on her. But maybe when she will spent some time with me and Seth instead of Zan, he'll realize how much he needs her and wants her around. Maybe.

"If you want to, you can wake him up." I suggest. "He won't be very sleepy tonight if he sleeps for too long now."

OOC: Baby_Bre is bringing a new character to the mix and I've added her profile to the first post.

TESS

“Oooh, have you decided what your new book is going to be about yet?” I ask when Liz mentions that she is planning to work this evening. I wonder if there is anyway I could convince her to come to The Wreak instead, after all, it is her first night here and we should do something fun to mark the occasion.

“I actually haven’t had a chance to read your first book yet,” I say, blushing slightly. Maybe I should have put some effect into reading it. “I’ve been so busy with work at the law firm and…” I break off, realizing that adding the word Shopping to the end of that sentence might not be a good idea. “…and other stuff but I’ve heard only good things about it. You must be so happy and proud.”

I’m walking through the apartment as I’m talking, making sure that the oven is now turned off and that nothing that could burn down the apartment is left on. Once I know the apartment is the way it should be, I lead the way across the hall and knock the door. Normally, I would just let myself in but last time I did that I caught Zan and Serena in a interesting situation and I’ve been over careful ever since.

SERENA

“Hold that thought,” I say when there is a knock at the door.

Damn, just when Alex agrees to wake Seth up someone has to come a knocking at my door. I wonder what made Alex change his mind. I hope that it doesn’t have anything to do with the way I was talking about Zan. I really don’t want Alex pitying me or thinking that I’m not happy. I’m happy. Somewhere, deep down. I am happy.

Walking down the hall to the front door, I can’t help but try and guess who is going to be there on the other side. Its actually a lot harder to guess then you would think. Nobody I know actually knocks anymore. Maybe its Max or Isabel. They might have forgotten their keys but it is so unlikely that I don’t even consider it for more than a second.

I smile when I hear the muffled sound of Tess’s voice through the door. Ah, I forgot that Tess was doing the whole knocking thing. A unfamiliar voice follows Tess’s, which I assume that it belongs to Liz, the new roommate.

Opening the door, I‘m greeted with a huge smile from Tess as she walks past me and into the apartment. “Hey Serena, are you busy? I thought that we could hang out for a little while.” She turns back to the brunette. “This is Serena, by the way. Are the others home yet?”

I shake my head, “Hey Tess and you must be Liz, right? Its nice to meet you. Welcome to the madness of New York,”