***Six Months Later*** “Max do you have all your stuff packed today is moving day.”  Maria asked “Yes Maria I have all our stuff packed.  I don’t want you lifting anything Alex, Kyle and I will carry everything to the car.  Isabel and Tess should be here soon to take to our place and help you up the stairs.” “Aren’t you funny with that stair crack.  I can’t help that I’m so huge, there is two babies in there.”  Maria said with a smile “Sweetie I know that.  It’s just I couldn’t help myself.”  Max said laughing. “Max what are you laughing at?  I hope your not making cracks about how big she is because then I’ll have to hurt you.”  Isabel said coming in the front door. “Well dear sister of mine that is exactly what I was doing.  So what are you going to do about?”  Max asked with a smirk on his face. “Just this.”  Isabel said with a wave of her hand and down went Max’s boxers and pants.  Which made everybody crack up. “That was good Isabel, I don’t think I’ve laughed that hard in a long time.”  Maria said with tears running down her face from laughing so hard. “You thought that was funny.”  Max said walking up behind Maria and putting his arms around her to tickle her huge belly. “Oh isn’t that sweet.  Mommy and Daddy looking happy.”  Kyle said walking down the stairs with his arms full of boxes. “Shut up Kyle.  At least now you’ll have an extra room to put your Buddha stuff in.  Wait know you wont because you actually get your own room instead of the couch or floor.”  Maria joked “I still can’t believe that Max and Tess got a room before I did.  I mean your mother and my father were married and the two who aren’t family got rooms.”  Kyle complained “Well Kyle I did live here before you did.”  Max said with a laugh. “HAHA Maxwell.”  Kyle said with a smile.  “Well that’s because you knocked my sister up.” “Well this is weird.”  Came a voice from the kitchen door.  When everyone heard it they all looked to the voice. “Liz, what a nice surprise.”  Max said sarcastically.  Which got him an elbow in the stomach. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know everyone would be here I came to talk to Kyle about something.”  Liz said back “Liz, I thought I told you that this weekend wasn’t good to talk.”  Kyle said finishing his way down the stairs. “It is okay we were just on our way out.”  Max said while turning to Kyle.  “Just put that in your car and bring it to the house when you're done talking.  You do remember how to get there?” “Yes Max, I’ve only lived there my hole life.”  Kyle said laughing “Okay see you there.”  Everyone said together which made them laugh again. “So Liz what is it you need to talk about.” “Nothing actually, I just wanted to see everyone.  I didn’t know that Maria was so big.  How is she gonna fit into the desk at school?” “Well, Maria is carrying twins.  She isn’t sure if she is gonna be able to start school next week.  The Principal doesn’t want her to come until after the babies are born.  But I shouldn’t be telling you all this.  So if there isn’t anything you wanna talk about I have to go help Max and Maria settled in at their new place.” “One more question Kyle then I’ll leave.  Are they dating each other or just friends?” “Liz, that is really none of your business or mine but I will tell you this that we’ve gotten really close to each other over the summer.” “Who is we?” “Well Max, Alex, and I are in separable.  Never thought that you would hear that did you.  That Max Evans and Kyle Valenti are best friends.  Isabel, Tess and Maria they are the same way.  After Max was kicked out of his home Isabel spent most of her time with Maria.  Then my dad adopted Maria after the wedding in May.  So basically we’ve all lived together all summer.  Plus we built another room on at my old house so that there would be four rooms.” “Well, I will leave now I’m due to work today.  I’ve been working a lot of extra hours because we are short a waitress and my dad will not hire some else.  See next week at school.  Bye” “Liz, did you know that your dad came over to see Maria the day she quit?” “No, he never told me.  I knew he left but he said he had to go meet someone for the Café.” “Well he came and saw Maria, she told him everything then he told her that it would be a good idea if Max and her not come back to the café.  That is why you haven’t seen any of us.  We weren’t ignoring you, well at least Alex, Tess, and I aren’t.  I think that you need to talk to Max and Maria and get things straighten out because you’re gonna miss out on the twins life.  I’ve got to go or Maria will throw me down the stairs if she can catch me.  It was nice seeing you Liz Bye.”  With that said Kyle picked up the box let Liz go out and left to go to his sister house. ***Max and Maria’s House*** Everyone except Kyle is sitting in the living room waiting for Kyle to get there to start unpacking and moving things around. “Where is he?  I’m going to have to hurt him if he doesn’t get here soon.  I still can’t believe she actually came over to our house without calling or whatever.”  Tess said “Tess she has the right to talk to Kyle anytime she wants but I agree she shouldn’t have just showed up like that.”  Max said “Yeah but Kyle did tell her that this wasn’t a good weekend because he was busy but she still showed up like that.  Maria are you all right?”  Isabel asked “Yeah, I’m fine.  I thought it would have been weird seeing her especially the way Max and I were standing but it wasn’t.  I was just glad that everyone was there.  I wonder what she had to talk to Kyle about?”  Maria said “Well she really didn’t want to talk to me about anything important.  She asked if you and Max were dating and I told her it wasn’t any of her business but I did tell that the six of us did get a lot closer over the summer.  She was shocked to her that Max and I are best friends.”  Kyle said walking through the door.  “I also asked if she knew that her dad came by to talk to you and she said she didn’t know anything about it but I told her what happen.  Maria also thought that you would like to know that Mr. Parker hasn’t filled your position and Liz said that he wont either.” “Well, that’s good I guess but I’ll never be able to go back there and work as long as Michael is still working there.  I mean once they find out that Max and I are dating they will hate us again.  I never thought that I would be able to say that I’m actually over Michael Guerin.”  Maria said “I know what you mean.  Liz will always be my first love but when I saw her today I thought that my old feelings would come back.  They didn’t but I can tell you that I got a pain in my stomach when I saw her.”  Max said “You got a pain, like a longing pain?  You want her back.”  Maria said on the verge of tears “I didn’t say that all I said was I got a pain in my stomach.  The pain was you elbowing me.”  Max said with a huge smile on his face. “You jerk I can’t believe you.  That wasn’t even funny.”  Maria said while turn to face Max.  “I thought that you were gonna leave me and our babies.” “I will never do that I promise you that.” “Enough you two, you’re going to make me puke up my lunch.”  Kyle said with a laugh. “We better get to work or we are never gonna get this done.”  Alex said.  Then every one got busy put boxes back to where they have to go. ***First Day of School*** Max, Maria, Isabel, and Alex drove to school together because Alex and Isabel stayed at Max and Maria new house. “Maria I can’t believe that you are actually coming to school.  You were tossing and turning all night long.”  Max said.  “I should know I have bruises all over my legs from the kicks.” “I’m sorry Max, I was having some weird dreams.  I make up for it later.”  Maria said leaning in and giving him a kiss. “Well, Maria we have the same first class.”  Isabel said “Actually Isabel we have our first three classes together and I have my last three with Max.  I think Alex and I have two classes together and we all have the same lunch.”  Maria said happily. “I think Tess and Kyle have lunch with us too.”  Max said “Okay we are just making conversation so we don’t have to face everybody in there.”  Isabel said “I think I’m waiting because I know the principal is gonna yell when he see my stomach.  I mean my stomach does stick out 2 miles ahead of me.”  Maria joked “Maria, stop you still look beautiful.”  Max said with a huge smile.  “Okay lets go.” Isabel, Alex, and Max jumped out of the jeep while Maria tried not to fall out. “Could someone please help me out of this Jeep?”  Maria asked “Sorry, We are coming.”  Isabel said. Finally Maria got out of the jeep and they started walking towards school and you see Max grabbed Maria’s hand while Alex grabbed Isabel’s hand.  Once they got inside the school everybody started staring and talking about Maria and Max. “I don’t think I can handle this Max.  I knew people would stare, I look like a fucking building but they are talking about me.  I swear I just heard someone say that I was a slut because I was sleeping with best friends.  I mean most people know the whole story because of last year.”  Maria said gripping Max’s hand harder. “Maria Hun, please loosen your grip or you might break it.”  Max said in pain. “Oh Sorry didn’t realize what I was doing just a little to much stress.”  Maria said.  “Well here is my locker, Max are you gonna use it?” “Yes I am.”  Max said while bending down and kissing Maria passionately.  After they broke apart. “Wow, what was that for?”  Maria said with a huge smile. “Aren’t I allowed to kiss my girlfriend and the mother of my children.”  Max said “Okay I’ve seen enough, Max get going.  You can’t be late for your first class.  Plus I have to wait for Maria to waddle to class.  That could take us awhile.”  Isabel joked.  Which made them all laugh. “Okay I’ll go but if something happens you come get me you have my schedule.  I love you Maria.”  Max said then kissed her again “I know to get you, both Isabel and I have your schedule.  I love you to Maxwell.”  Maria said with a smile. “Bye Alex see you later.”  Maria said.  While turning to go to class.  “Are you coming Isabel?” “I’m coming, It’s okay for you and Max to kiss goodbye but not me and Alex.”  Isabel joked while following Maria to class. “What are you doing after school today?  Max has to work so he can pay our bills.” “Well, I have to go with my mom some where but after that I can come over.” “Sounds good to me.  Well here is our class let’s go in.”  Maria and Isabel walk in but Maria stops dead in her tracks when she saw who was sitting in the class.  But she forgot Isabel was coming in behind her until Isabel ran into her and made her fall down on to her hands and knees. “Omigod Maria I’m so sorry.  Are you okay?  Why did you stop like that?  Did I hurt you.”  Isabel asked “Isabel calm down I’m fine.  I’m sorry I stopped like that but would you just help me up I can’t do it on my own.”  Maria said “Do you need some help?”  Came Michael’s gruff voice. “No Michael, Isabel and I have it.  Sorry I didn’t mean to make such a scene.”  Maria said “Maria Deluca, I was told you wouldn’t be joining our lovely class until a later time.  I think you should come with me to see the principal.  You to Mr. Guerin I’m sure they told you that you being the father that you would have to help Ms. Deluca.” “Mr. Porter he isn’t the father of my babies, Max Evans is plus my name isn’t Deluca anymore it is Valenti as in Sheriff Valenti.  I have two people that will be helping me.  Max is one and Isabel is the other.  Why do I have to see the principal I didn’t do anything wrong.”  Maria said “I didn’t expect to hear that about Mr. Evans he always seemed so responsible unlike Mr. Guerin.”  Mr. Porter said “Mr. Porter first off it is none your business who the father of my babies are.  Max is responsible but so is Michael in his life.  Please take me to the Principal I’m sure he’d love to hear what you think of your students.  I’m sure I know what you think of me but I could careless because I’ve never been happier then I am now.  I’m sorry class about my disruption it won’t happen again.  Now I must go get kicked out of school because I’m pregnant but not like all of you weren’t talking about that this morning when I walk into school with my huge belly.”  Maria said with anger in her voice “I’ll take Maria.  I sorry about pushing you.”  Isabel said feeling guilty “Don’t worry about it.  I can’t believe what Mr. Porter said back there.  I know I shouldn’t have said anything the way I did but I lost my patience with everyone talking and staring at me like that.” “I’m more shocked that you stood up for Michael.  I figured you would have agreed with Mr. Porter.” “I can’t believe I said that either.  I mean I’m not in love with Michael anymore.  I’m in love with Max.  Now that sounds weird coming from me.  I don’t even know what I feel for Michael anymore.  I mean I feel bad about what happened but I’m glad that it happened this way because I’ve never been happier then I am now.  I have the greatest boyfriend, 2 best friends that I don’t know what I’d do if they weren’t around, I have the best brother, and then there is Alex that I just love.” “I know what you mean.  I’m not happy that Max and my dad can’t stand each other but I’ve never been closer to anyone like I am to the five of you.  If you had asked me last year if I’d be best friends with you and Tess, and actually like Kyle I would have laughed in your face.  I mean we were friends but not like we are now.”  Isabel said.  “Well here we are at the principals office.  I’ll leave to go get Max so he can do his thing to keep you in school.” “OK see you in a few.” “Ms. Deluca I’ve been waiting for you.  I thought I told you that I didn’t want you to attend your classes till after you had your baby.”  Said Principal Harris “First, my last name is Valenti not Deluca.  Second, I’m having twins so that would be babies.  Plus you can’t tell me I can’t attend my classes because I’m pregnant.  I can sue the school if the denies me my education and guess what I will because what you are doing is called bull shit.” “Ms. Valenti please watch your language.  I can because you will be causing problems with other students in this school such as Mr. Guerin and Ms. Parker.  I already talked to Mr. Porter and he told me you already caused a scene in his class.” “Yes I did because he assumed Michael was the father of my babies so when I told him that Michael wasn’t and Max was he had the nerve to say that he thought Max was the responsible one and Michael was not.  So I brang it to his attention that both Max and Michael are both responsible for there own thing.  I told the class I was sorry for the disruption but like they haven’t talked and stared at me all morning anyways.  I’m sure the school board would love to hear what you and Mr. Porter think of Max, Michael, and I.” “That is enough Ms. Valenti.  I have the right to suspend you for disobedience and that’s just what I’m going to do.  The maximum time for that is four weeks and that is what I’m going to do.” “Whatever Mr. Harris, I could care less what you do to me.  I have people who care enough that will help me pass my classes even if I’m not here.  You know what since I’m already suspend for four weeks why don’t I tell you what I think of you and Mr. Porter.” “Maria, stop it right now.”  Max said walking up behind her and grabbing her hand. “Mr. Evans nice of you to show up.  I think you should take Maria home before she causes any more trouble.” “Well Mr. Harris if I heard everything right it would be Mr. Porter who started all this trouble in the first place so if Maria is being suspend then what is Mr. Porter going to get for saying rude things about his student.  I mean he could have shown some respect and not said these thing in front of one the students then said the other to the guys sister and pregnant girlfriend.  I’m sure the school board will love to her this consider Maria dad is Sheriff Valenti.  I’m sure he will help us.  Mr. Harris it was nice talking to you.”  Max said turning with Maria and walking out of the office. ***Lunch with Michael & Liz*** Michael sees Liz sitting at there usually table except the only other person there is Alex.  So Michael walks over and sits down. “Hey Liz, what’s up?  Can I talk to you for a few minutes?”  Michael asked “Sure, what is the problem?”  Liz asked “Well I have to go.  Talk to you later Liz.”  Alex said as he walked off. “Liz, why does Maria keep saying babies?  I mean she like went off at Mr. Porter and kept saying that the father of her babies is Max Evans.” “Michael, Maria is going to have twins.  That is why her stomach is so large.  Did you hear that she was suspended today for disruption?  Alex told me that Isabel and Max were both in the office when it happened.  Max went off on Principal Harris.” “Yeah, I heard.” “I think I’m going to talk to Maria and Max, I really miss them.  I want them back in my life.”  Liz said “I’m not sure I’m ready for that but I hope that everything works out for you.  Well I better go I’ll talk to at work.”  Michael said as he turned and left. ***After School at Max and Maria’s House*** Max, Isabel, Maria, Alex, Kyle, and Tess are sitting in the kitchen discussing the events of the day when they hear a knock on the front door. “I’ll get it.”  Tess said as she got up and went for the front door. “I wonder who is here I mean everyone we hang out with is here.”  Alex said “Max, Maria could you come into the living room please by yourselves.”  Tess yelled “Well be back.  Don’t leave until we do.”  Maria said grabbing Max’s hand and walking to the living room but when they got to the kitchen door open Max turned Maria to him and gave her a passionate kiss without realizing that everyone in the kitchen and living room could see him. “Um you two that is enough.”  Tess said giving Liz a sympathetic smile because she saw the look on her face when Max kissed Maria. “Why Tess you’ve seen us…” Maria let her sentence trail off when she saw Liz standing in their living room.  “Liz what are you doing here?” “I..ah…came to talk to the both of you but I think it is a bad time.  I better go.”  Liz said while turning to leave. “Liz don’t go we do need to talk.  Tess could you leave us, everyone is still in the kitchen.”  Maria said but as Tess was walking by Maria leaned in a whispered “Don’t ease drop because Max does have power to move our kitchen door.” “Okay I won’t promise.”  Tess said rolling her eyes. “So Liz what exactly do you want to talk about.”  Max asked casually. “I actually came to tell Maria I was sorry about her getting suspended.  I thought that it was wrong that it happened.  Plus I wanted to tell you both that I’ve missed you and that I have forgiven you both.” “I’m glad to hear that you have forgiven us Liz.  That means a lot to us.  I know we’ve both missed you and as you saw earlier that things have changed in the past six months.  I’m in love with Maria.  We are expecting parents and I have the best friends that I’ve always wanted.”  Max said “I’ve wanted to come talked to the both of you for awhile now but I couldn’t get up the nerve.  I was gonna try the other day at Maria’s old house but then you weren’t the friendliest so I lied.  I asked Kyle if the two of you we dating but he told me that it was none of my business.  I always thought that when we got passed this that I would be able to get my best friend and boyfriend back but I see that I can’t have both because I screwed that up six months ago.”  Liz said on the verge of tears.  “Liz I’m sorry that you had to find about Max and I the way you did.  But I’m not sorry, I’ve never been happier then I’ve been the last six months with Max.  I will always love Michael but I’ve fallen out love with him.”  Maria said.  “ Also we understand if you still can’t be our friend.  I would like you to be in our babies lives.”  Maria said with tears running down her face.  When Max saw the tears he pulled her into a hug. “I’m also sorry about being rude the other day.  I was just shocked to see you.  I’m sorry that you had to find about Maria and I the way you did but I knew that Michael and you were both going to find out one way or the other.  I miss our friendship but Liz I’m not in love with you anymore.  I’m sorry I hurt you so bad.  I never meant to but like Maria said I’ve never been happier.”  Max said giving Maria another squeeze.  “Also I would like to be the one who tells Michael about Maria and I.  I don’t want him to take it out on anyone but me.” “Max and Maria, I’m glad that you to have found happiness together.  I would also like to work on our friendships.  I know it will take me awhile to get use to people calling you guys a couple but I miss you both.  Plus I don’t want to miss out on the babies lives.  Max I give you the pleasure to tell Michael just make sure no sharp objects are around because I know that he hasn’t forgiven you both yet but I know he still loves Maria with his heart and soul because he told me.”  Liz said with the tears now flowing down her cheeks. “Liz come here and give me, Fatty, a hug.”  Maria said while walking towards Liz.  When Liz was close enough Maria gave a big hug.  “I’ve missed Liz.” “I’ve missed you too.”  Liz said “Liz, I want a friendship but I don’t think we’ll ever be as close because I have Isabel and Tess and you’ve missed the last six months of my life and they have been there.  I just don’t want no friendship with you.”  Maria said walking back over to Max. “Well, I’ve got to get back to work.  Oh yeah, I’m sorry about what my father told you about not coming back to the Café.  I’ll talk to him about that when I get back because it would be nice to see everyone back at the Café.”  Liz said while walking towards the front door.  “Oh yeah Michael closes tonight by himself.  So if Max wants to go talk him I will make sure I’m gone by the time he gets there.” “I have to see how Maria is tonight.  Maybe I will get Isabel or Tess to stay with her tonight.”  Max said “Bye you two, I’ll see you soon.  Promise that if something happens and these babies come soon to give me a call.” “WE promise.”  Max and Maria said at the same time.  “Later Liz.”  They said as they closed their front door and walking back to the kitchen. “Max, are you going to talk to Michael tonight?  I think you should because a lot of people saw you kiss me in the halls at school today plus I feel bad that Liz has to  keep this to herself.  I mean if Michael know she can talk to him.” “I promise I’ll go if Izzy or Tess will stay with you while I’m gone.”  Max said while walking into the kitchen. “We will both stay so you can talk to Michael.”  Isabel said before they could ask. “Tess I thought I told not to ease drop.”  Maria said annoyed. “I didn’t ease drop Izzy did.  We try to get her to stop but you know how she can be.”  Tess said with a smile. “Aren’t you two so funny.  That’s okay now I don’t have to explain what happen since you guys already know.”  Maria said with a smile “I can’t believe she found about the two of you the way she did.  I’m shocked she stayed and talked like she did.”  Alex said “Max, so what exactly are you going to say to Michael.  I mean he isn’t going to be happy.  If he would have been Liz would have told him herself but she was happy about letting you tell him.”  Kyle said “I haven’t figured that out yet but I know he won’t be happy.  I figure it will safer if I tell him.”  Max said “Max, Could I tell him?”  Maria asked all of a sudden. “Excuse me what did you just say.  You want to tell him, I don’t think so Maria.”  Max said “Max, I think he would take it best from me.  He isn’t gonna hurt me Max.  I believe it would be best.”  Maria said “Max, I hate to say it but I think Maria is right.”  Isabel said inching away from Max as she said it. “Isabel are you crazy, you know how crazy he can get when he is pissed.  He still doesn’t have all his control over his powers when he is mad.” “I just think that it would be better that way.” “Fine I’ll take Maria to talk to Michael and keep an eye on her from across the street at the UFO Center.”  Max said finally giving in. “Thank you Maxwell, that is why I love you so much.”  Maria said walking over to Max and pulling him down for a passionate kiss. “Get a room already.  OOPS it’s already to late for that.”  Alex said with a smirk on his face. “SHUT UP ALEX.”  Max and Maria said at the same time. “Fine we go to the Crashdown after it closes like Liz said.”

Part 4