***Next Morning Maria’s House*** “Mom I invited Mr. & Mrs. Evans over for coffee along with Max.” Maria told her mom “Okay Honey I’ve wanted to invite them over for along time but I haven’t had the time.” Ten minutes later there is a knock on the front door it is the Evan’s. Amy answers the door. “Welcome Philip and Diane and of course my favorite man Max.” “I won’t be for long.” Max said under his breath so no one could hear him “What was that Max hunnie?” Mrs. Evans asked “Just wondering where the lovely Maria is?” “I’m right here. Why don’t we go in the Kitchen so we can talk.” Maria suggested The parents headed into kitchen while Maria and Max held back for minute “How are you feeling this morning. Is our little one making you sick?” “No Max not this morning. I don’t think I’m ready for this. I’m scared what our parents are going to say to us. I don’t know how we are going to be able to handle this.” “Don’t worry Maria I will never leave you. It takes two for this and I’m hear for the long hall.” “Well we better get in there and get this over with.” Maria said while grabbing Max’s hand and walking into the kitchen to that Amy and the Evans we already having coffee and laughing. “Oh hey Max and Maria, do either of you want anything to eat or drink?” Amy Deluca asked “No, but Max and I have something to talk to you guys about.” Maria said taking a deep breath but before she could say anything else Max grabbed her hand in his gave her a hard squeeze. “Maria and I are going to have a baby. She is two months along and we are keeping the baby. I know this is hard to take. But we aren’t going to change our minds.” Max said with that tone that said it was final. Then look down a gave Maria one of his irrestiable smiles that last about two seconds because Mr. Evans wasn’t happy about what he just heard. “DID I JUST HEAR YOU RIGHT MAX. THAT YOU KNOCKED UP MARIA AND YOUR PLANNING ON KEEPING THIS BABY. I CAN’T BELIEVE I’M HEARING THIS. YOU TWO OUR 18 YRS OLD. YOU’RE NOT READY FOR A BABY.” “Max I thought you were dating Liz and I thought You Maria were dating Michael Guerin.” Mrs. Evans said “We were dating them up until last night when we told them I was pregnant and that It wasn’t Michael’s baby.” Maria said quietly “SO YOU ARE FUCKING MY SON AND MICHAEL. WHAT ARE YOU A SLUT. ONE CAN’T PLEASE YOU HAVE TO SCREW UP FOUR PEOPLES LIVES.” Mr. Evans said through gritted teeth. “DON’T TALK TO HER LIKE THAT DAD. WHEN MARIA AND I SLEPT TOGETHER WE WEREN’T WITH MICHAEL OR LIZ. IT’S NOT LIKE WE PLANNED TO HAVE SEX. I DON’T REGRET DOING IT EITHER. MICHAEL CAUGHTS US AT HIS APARTMENT THEN LIZ FOUND OUT THEY FORGAVE WE GOT BACK TOGETHER BUT THAT ENDED YESTERDAY. MARIA ISN’T TO BLAME FOR THIS. I ASKED HER TO MICHAEL THAT NIGHT THAT WE MADE LOVE AND MADE YOUR GRANDCHILD.” Max yell angrily at his father. “WAIT A MINUTE HERE. YOU ACTUALLY THINK I’M GOING TO HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS BABY. YOU BETTER THINK AGAIN SON. I’M TELLING YOU THIS, IF YOU KEEP THIS BABY I WANT YOU OUT MY HOUSE AND YOU ARE NO LONGER MY SON. MISS DELUCA ARE YOU GLAD THAT YOU’RE TEARING APART MAX’S FAMILY AND RUINING HIS LIFE BECAUSE YOU CAN’T KEEP YOUR LEGS CLOSED.” “THAT’S ENOUGH MR EVANS I WANT YOU OUT OF MY HOUSE NOBODY TALKS TO MY DAUGHTER LIKE THAT. IT IS JUST AS MUCH YOUR SON’S FAULT AS IT IS MY DAUGHTERS.” Ms. Deluca yell right in Mr. Evans face “STOP IT STOP IT NOW. I’M SO SORRY.” Maria yelled before she started crying. “I didn’t want to be pregnant at 18 either but I’ll never get an abortion or give my child up for an adoption. Mr. Evans I’m not trying to tear apart your family, you’re doing that yourself. I know I ruined a lot of people life when we slept together. If I could go back in time I wouldn’t change what happened that night. I have feelings for your son but we lost the ones we love. One other thing Mr. Evans Max was the first guy I ever made love to.” She finished and ran out of the house with no destination in mind just to get away from Mr. Evans accusing eyes. “DAD I HATE YOU RIGHT NOW. I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD EVER BE ABLE TO SAY THAT IN MY WHOLE LIFE.” Max then looked at his mother “I’m sorry you’ll never get to know your first grandchild mother but as long as you’re with him you can’t see my child.” Max said with tears in his eyes then turned on his heels and left to find Maria. ***Couple Hours Later at Maria’s*** Maria came home to see her mother sitting in the chair sleeping with tears running down her face. Maria walks over to her mom and wakes her up. “Mom wake up, I’m home.” Maria says lightly and sees her mom’s eyes open and the next thing she knows her mother has her wrapped in her arms. “Mom I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean for this to happen. Please say something to me yell, kick me out, please say something.” Asked while starting to cry again. “Maria Deluca I love you know matter what. I’m not happy with the situation but I’m not kicking you out either. Max is welcome to stay with us until he can find a place to live. I’ve talked to Mrs. Evans and she said that she would help out with anything that she can. She doesn’t agree with anything Philip said this morning.” “Thank you mom I love you so much. I’m sorry you had to find out that I’ve slept with Max and Michael this way. I mean I love Michael but I do love Max.” Maria as she heard someone walking out of the kitchen “I thought I heard you come in. Where were you had me so worried Maria? Don’t do that again please.” “I’m sorry Max I couldn’t take anymore I had to get away by myself. I promise I won’t go anywhere with out you knowing. I’m sorry Max about your father. I sorry I broke up your family.” “Maria Hun, you didn’t. He’s the one that is losing because he’ll never get to know he first grandchild. I’m just sorry my mother is stuck in the middle.” As Max finished his sentence there was a knock on the door so Maria went to the door to answer it. “Maria, I heard what happened with my father I’m sorry. I still can be Auntie Isabel because Max told my mom that as long as she was with my father she can’t see her grandchild. All she has done all after noon was cry.” Izzy said while pulling Maria in to a huge hug. “Isabel of course you can still be Auntie. I wouldn’t have it any other way you know that. I will let your mother get to know her grandchild but I don’t think I will ever forgive your father for what he said to me or about me this morning. He isn’t gonna make you stay away from us is he?” “I wouldn’t listen to him. You and Max will have to get a restraining order to get rid of me and then that probably wont work either.” Isabel said with a laugh, which made Maria laugh for the first time since she found out she was pregnant and it felt good. “Well come in I’m sure Max would love to see you after this afternoon.” “I wasn’t sure if Max was here or not. I have a suitcase with some cloths for him because my mother said that she talked to your mother and said that he could stay here but you know Max he doesn’t like handouts from people.” Isabel said while walking into the living room where Max and Ms. Deluca were sitting. “I heard that Isabel and it isn’t a handout I’m going to be paying Ms. Deluca rent until I find my own place. It might take awhile to find a three bedroom apartment that will rent to a high schooler.” Max said “Why do you need a three room Max?” Isabel asked with confusion “Because I want Maria and the baby to live with me. I want to be able to take care if them.” Max answered “First you get her pregnant, now your talking about living together. You are really scaring me Max Evans. What happened to you and Liz? Her and Michael? I thought you loved them.” Isabel asked “Max I don’t like that idea to well either. The last time the two of you were alone look what happened.” Ms. Deluca said. “But if you really want your own place maybe Jim will help you out. I mean you will be seeing a lot of him.” “Mom I can’t live with you forever. It’s not like were leaving the state or even the town just in to an apartment here in town. I’m not sure even if I’ll move with Max. This is the first time I’ve heard anything about it also. And yes we know that Jim would help and I also know we will be seeing a lot of the sheriff. I actually like having him around.” Maria said “I’m sorry Max, I just don’t want to lose my little girl. I can’t believe my little girl is gonna be having a baby. Maria I will be here for you, Max, and my grandchild anyway I can.” “Thanks Mom that means a lot to me. How are we gonna face the people at school. Isabel I know that your going to be part of our childs life and I’ll understand if you have nothing to do with me at school because of Michael and Liz. I don’t want your life to be tore apart because of us.” Maria said with tears in her eyes. “I better go. It’s getting late and my father will be home soon from work and I don’t want to hear his lectures about being here. I love you both and don’t forget that.” Isabel said as she was walking towards the door. “Oh yeah I’ll see you BOTH in school on Monday. TA TA for now.” “Bye Isabel, give our mother my love and tell her I’m sorry again.” Max said as Isabel walked out ***Monday at School*** Max and Maria pull into the school parking lot in Max’s jeep talking about the events of the past few days. “Max, I can’t believe this. I’m so nervous about going in there. What will I do if I see Michael or Liz?” “Maria quit panicking. We better head in a get this over with.” Max said jumping out of the jeep and waited for Maria to join him before they headed towards the school. “Okay, I’m going right to my first class I will see you at lunch. Thanks again Max.” Maria said heading towards her first class. “See you later Maria.” Max called after her then turned towards his class. “I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU SHOWED YOUR FACE IN SCHOOL TODAY. NOW EVERYONE WILL KNOW WHAT A WHORE YOU REALLY ARE. GETTING KNOCKED UP BY MAX WHILE YOU WERE WITH ME. I CAN’T BELIEVE I EVER FELT ANYTHING FOR YOU MARIA. I CAN’T STAND THE SITE OF YOUR FACE.” Michael yelled when he spotted Maria walking in the halls. “MICHAEL, WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE. HOW DARE YOU CALL ME WHORE. IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY WHEN MAX AND I SLEPT TOGETHER YOU HAD BROKEN UP WITH ME YET AGAIN BECAUSE YOU’RE TO DANGEROUS AND YOU HAVE TO BE THIS BRICKWALL.” Maria said not realizing that about twenty people had gathered around them. “I’M SORRY YOUR HURT THAT I’M PREGNANT BY MAX AND NOT YOU BUT I’M GLAD BECAUSE THIS CHILD WILL HAVE A GOOD FATHER BECAUSE IT ISN’T YOU. FUCK OFF MICHAEL. I NEVER WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN.” “YOU THINK THAT I’M HURTING BECAUSE OF YOU. I FEEL NOTHING BUT DISGUST FOR YOU. I FEEL SORRY FOR THAT BABY BECAUSE HER MOTHER IS THE WHORE OF ROSWELL.” Next thing Michael new he was lying on his back on the ground with blood coming out of his nose. He looked up to see who had hit him. The look of hatred on his face when he realized that Maria had hit him. “WHAT THE HELL, WHY THE FUCK DID YOU HIT ME YOU BITCH.” Else Where With Max “Max have you seen Maria? Wait isn’t that Michael who is yelling.” “Oh shit that was Maria we better hurry.” Max said running towards the voices when he turned the corner he saw Maria socked Michael in the nose and he went down. “Isabel you better hurry up.” Max yelled pushing his self through the crowd of people that had gathered around Michael and Maria. He stopped to quick and Isabel ran into him. “Did you see Maria hit Michael?” Max asked Isabel “No but I bet he deserved it. You better get to her before she does something else and he loses all his temper.” Back to Maria and Michael “YOU ACTUALLY HAVE THE NERVE TO ASK WHY I HIT YOU. I’M SURE ANYBODY STANDING HERE COULD TELL YOU WHY I HIT YOU.” Maria yelled. She started walking towards him but someone grabbed by her shoulders. So she turned around to find out that Alex and Max had grabbed her shoulders to stop her. “What do you think you’re doing let me go. That asshole deserves everything he gets.” Maria said to Max and Alex through gritted teeth. “Maria stop your not thinking. If a teacher comes over here, which you know will happen, you’ll get in trouble if you hit him again. Nice hit by the way.” Alex said trying to calm Maria down but it didn’t help “Alex remove your hands from me now or you might end up with my fist in your face. I’m not going to hit him again. At least I’ll try not to.” Maria said but as she was turning around she was lifted off the ground and thrown over Max’s shoulder. “YEAH YOU BETTER GET HER OUT OF HERE BECAUSE IF SHE MAN ENOUGH TO HIT ME THEN SHE IS MAN ENOUGH FOR ME TO HIT HER BACK.” Michael yelled but he didn’t expect what happened next. Max put Maria down and turned to Michael and hit him in the nose again but Michael didn’t fall like before. “YOU COME ANYWHERE NEAR HER AND MY BABY MICHAEL AND I PROMISE THAT I WILL MAKE YOU REGRET IT AND YOU KNOW I CAN. YOU ARE LOWEST OF ALL SCUM. YOU NEVER DESERVED MARIA IN THE FIRST PLACE.” Max yelled then turned grabbing Maria and walked towards the exit. But he could hear Michael yell back to him “MAX, YOU TWO DESERVE EACH OTHER. YOU ARE BOTH PIECES OF TRASH THAT KNOW ONE WANTS AROUND.” Michael yelled after them. “You know what Michael, I never knew that I would despise you. I thought you were like my brother but I don’t want a brother that acts like you. Stay away from Max and Maria or you’ll pay.” Isabel said then grabbed Alex and went after Max and Isabel. “Dammit what was I thinking?” Michael said “You were thinking that your girlfriend is pregnant by your best friend.” Liz said walking up behind Michael. “Liz! So how much did you hear and see?” “Michael I saw the whole thing. I never knew she could hit like that. I’m just glad you were the one the fist hit. You shouldn’t have made such a big scene Michael. I mean I am just as mad as you are but this was over kill on your part.” “Thanks Liz, I didn’t need to hear that right now. I know that I said that forgave them for sleeping together but she is pregnant. I think I never actually forgave them. I tried and I know that I slept with her but I never actually forgave them. I always thought that I’d be her first and be the father to her children not Maxwell.” Michael said “Michael I thought the same thing. I didn’t forgive them either. I just said I did so that are group would be back together again plus I missed them. I can’t believe what Isabel said though. This is none of her business this is between the four of us not the rest of the group.” “Isabel is just mad, I mean this is her brother and soon to be Niece or Nephew. I knew that she would always side with family but I never thought that she would tell me that she doesn’t want to be my brother anymore that hurt a little.” “Michael Guerin showing his feelings now that’s a first.” Came a voice behind them “Kyle I really don’t need your shit right now I’ve had enough of arguing over Maria Deluca and Maxwell Evans I’m outta here. I’ll see you at work later Liz.” Michael said as he walked away.” ***Later at the Crashdown*** “I can’t believe we are this busy on a Monday. Liz I thought Maria was on the schedule to work this evening?” Agnes asked “Agnes, Maria know longer works for the Crashdown Café. She called my father and told him that she can no longer work here with Michael and she would not return to work. But she didn’t bring up the fact that she is pregnant with Max’s baby either.” Liz answered “Liz foods up. I can’t believe what Maria did to your father.” Michael said angrily. “Michael calm yourself no need to get worked up again you knew this was coming. If you didn’t, then you’re stupid. She doesn’t want to be around either of us.” “Liz please come into my office I need to speak to you right away.” Mr. Parker said. “I’ll be right back Michael.” Liz said walking towards her father’s office. “Yeah dad is something wrong?” “Yes, I was wonder why Maria just up and quit because I know that her and Michael have had problems before and she never quit.” “Dad, I know the reason but it isn’t for me tell you. I think you should talk to Maria? I’m not really talking to her either.” Liz said “Oh really what happen Liz, she is your best friend. She couldn’t have done something that bad for you not to talk to her.” Said Mr. Parker “She did something that I think is bad enough but you are not going to trick me into telling you why Maria up and quit so I better go I’ve got customers waiting.” “Well with Maria gone that means I’ll have to give you more hours. I’ll spilt Maria shift between you and Anges so go back to work.” ***Maria’s House*** Maria is sitting on the couch with her knees pulled up to her chest with her head on her knees when she hears a knocking at the door. “Maria, I will get it you stay there.” Max said opening the front. “Mr. Parker what are doing here.” “Well, Max it’s nice to see you too. I’m actually here to talk to Maria about her quitting at the café. Is she here? Wait what are you doing her Max why aren’t you with Liz?” “She is in the living room. I will take you to her.” Max said avoiding the questions that Mr. Parker asked “Maria, Mr. Parker is here to talk to you. Would you like if I stayed?” “Max I think I can handle it.” Maria said looking up finally and tried smiling through her tears. Max nodded and walked into the kitchen. “Maria, are you okay?” Mr. Parker asked. “No everything is not okay. I think you should sit down before I continue.” Maria said looking at Mr. Parker through her bloodshot eyes “You know you can tell me anything Maria.” “I know Mr. Parker but I didn’t want to tell you everything over the phone. I planned on coming to the Café tomorrow to talk to you.” “Well I’m here now so go ahead and talk I’m listening.” “Okay first I should tell you that I’m two months pregnant but that isn’t the bad thing. It isn’t Michael baby but Max Evans baby. When Max and Liz were broke up Max and I slept together. Remember when I needed the couple weeks off it was because I was fighting with Michael and Liz because Michael caught us at his apartment having sex on his couch.” Maria stopped to see Mr. Parker’s face. But his face looked blank. “Well they said they forgave us about a month later but then I was late and I thought that I was only a month late and that would have made it Michael’s but the doctor said I was 2 months and that’s how I know it is Max’s baby. I wasn’t going to quit but then today in school Michael and I got into this huge argument in front of everybody in school and I punched him. I can’t even look at him without wanting to hit him. So there is the whole reason. I’m sorry Mr. Parker that I hurt Liz and you but I don’t regret anything that has happened.” Maria said which made her cry even harder. “I don’t know what to say. Why is Max here now?” “Max is living here because his father disowned him when he found out that I was pregnant. He’ll only be here until he can get enough money to get us an apartment.” Maria said “Okay, I think I should go. I don’t think you or Max should come back to restaurant. I don’t want you hurting Lizzie any worse then you already have. I’m sorry I have to say that Maria. I will mail your last check to you.” Mr. Parker said walking for the door. “I am really sorry Mr. Parker.” Maria said before she broke down sobbing. Max heard everything that had been said because he was standing at the door so when he heard her start sobbing he went to Maria and grabbed her into a big hug. “It is going to be okay Maria. I’ll make it better.” Max said with tears in his eyes. “I don’t think you can Maxwell.” Maria finally said |
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