Trying to get Liz's Attention.

[Max]

"I love you." Max said running his fingers through Liz's soft brown hair. "I know you feel the same way." He said and kissed her.

[Liz]

Liz closd her eyes, clinging to Max before she even knew what she was doing.
Oh my god.. i'm kissing max.. bad Liz!
Her eyes snapping open, she squeaked and pulled back, taking a few steps away from him and turning her back, running her fingers through her hair.
"Max... I.." She sighed and looked back at him, frowning. "its not that... I love you. But we've been through this and now you're a father?" She sat on her bed heavily.
"What happens when you get your son back? What then, Max?"

[Max]

Max looked at the floor, uncertain. "I.. don't know," He said, and sat down next to her on the bed. "But I don't care. I want you, Liz. I... If I get my son back--," He looked at her sharply. "When I get my son back... Would you want to... I mean.." He trailed off, not sure how to say the words. He wanted Liz to be the mother, so, so badly.

[Liz]

Liz bit her lip, looking at him.
"Max... I..." She sighed and fiddled with the edge of her apron. "I didn't really plan to be a mother until... " she clenched her teeth. "I mean, I wanted to have my own children-- after college.." She fumbled over her words, bringing her legs up and resting her chin on her knees. "I just.. I--," She paused, frowning. "I just wish that... you had chosen me... instead of Tess."

[Max]

Max looked at her-- he could see the tears begin to well up, and it broke his heart that what he had done had hurt her so much. Pulling her to him, he hugged her silently, stroking her back as he did so.
"Liz.. I did choose you. I thought you hadn't chosen me." He sighed and tipped her chin up to kiss her softly. "Did... Why did you do the thing-- with Kyle? Why did you pretend to sleep with him?"

[Liz]

She sighed, closing her eyes as he kissed her.
"Because.. you had to fall out of love with me." She rolled her eyes. "Apparently it didn't work, though.."

[Max]

"No," he said smiling. I love you Liz. "Who was that guy you were talking to anyway," Max said.

[Liz]

"Ummm.." Lix grinned a little bemusedly. "I don't actually know his name. But I've got a date with him... in.." She looked at her watch. "About half an hour..."

[Max]

"Wouldn't you rather spend the time with me?" Max said smiling. He reached out to kiss her to remind her how much he loved her so that she would ditch him.

[Liz]

Liz sighed, evading his kiss.
"Yes," She said, truthfully. "I would rather spend the time with you. But," She said, and looked at him sharply. "He asked me out, I said yes-- so I'm going."
Standing up, Liz opened her wardrobe and began flitting through her clothes. "Now, help me pick something to wear..." She said, not looking at him.

[Max]

"Liz," he said pleadingly. "Are you going to ditch the guy after the date or just drag it out?" Max said jokingly. "If you need help on what to wear, don't ask me." He said rubbing his hand through her hair.

[Liz]

Liz turned when he touched her, looking at him sadly. She smiled suddenly.
"I'm going to drag it out-- hey, maybe even kiss him!" She sighed. "I will take many many pictures and stick them on your window so thats what you'll see when you wake up in the morning."
She was really only kidding, but she knew what she was saying was hurtful to max-- still, she couldn't stop herself.

[Max]

How could she say it. I know she didn't mean it. Max thought as he left her room without saying a word.

[Liz]

Liz turned back around after a few moments, realizing Max hadn't said anything. She opened her mouth, baout to apologize when she realised he was gone. Frowning, she threw on some comfortable cothes and headed downstairs to meet Ian.