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Author's Note: Hey guys, sorry for the delay but I've been really busy with finals, work, and a serious case of writer's block. Like I Promised, here is the rest of the gang, with the exception of Kyle. I would just like to thank my readers and reviewers who have been really kind in their reviews. Thanks and please keep it up! Well, without further delay, here it is...

In the Banquet Hall…

Isabel was rushing around carrying everything from flower displays to dishes and barking out orders to anyone who was standing around. There were only a few days before the wedding and in her mind, they were nowhere near ready.

"Michael, so help me God if I have to ask you one more time to get over here and help me move this table I will…" she screamed at Michael but was cut off by his annoyed reply.

"Is, look I've done everything you've asked today and excuse me if I am tired of moving the same table to the spot that I just moved it from a minute ago," he replied.

"Guys, can we just try to get along? In a few days, our two best friends are going to be starting their own little family and I think we owe it to them to not only give them the wedding of their dreams but still be friends by the time the damn event rolls around," Maria shouted at both of them. She had become quite annoyed with their incessant bickering since it had started earlier this morning. She couldn't wait for Liz and Andrew to get back so she would have someone else to talk to.

Isabel just looked at Maria as if she was insane. Then she turned to Michael and pinned him with a look of death. With that, Michael sighed out of annoyance and began moving the table Isabel had requested to be moved. Isabel had a pleased smirk on her face which quickly disappeared as she looked to the door and saw Alex walk in followed by the one person she had missed beyond reason these past two years: her brother.

Apparently she wasn't the only one to see him walk in, because as soon as she realized it was Max, she heard the clatter of dishes shattering on the floor as Maria dropped all the dishes she was carrying at the sight of Max. Michael just starred at Max in disbelief as if trying to decide if he was in fact here.

Alex was the first to speak.

"Hey guys, guess who I found at the park when I went to pick up Liz and Andrew," he said, his voice trying to sound enthusiastic but failing miserably.

"Max," Isabel asked. She couldn't believe after all this time he was really here. Where had he been? Why didn't he tell her? Why didn't he take her with?

"Hey Is," Max replied smiling. He had missed his sister desperately these past two years. He hoped she wasn't too upset with him for what he had done.

Michael just continued to glare at Max. His face was unreadable as he stood solid like a stone wall. This was just typical Michael Max thought. Max didn't know what Michael was thinking. Was he pissed at him? He wouldn't be able to tell until Michael spoke.

However, Max could always count on Maria to tell him exactly how she and everyone else felt.

"Where the hell have you been? You ever hear of leaving a note? My God Max, we have been wondering where the hell you were for two years. Did you even consider how all of us would feel about you just picking up and leaving without a word? Did you think about us, any of us? Sure you probably thought about Isabel and Michael, but what about the rest of us? Did you think about how Liz might take it? Did you even think about her, before you left her alone and pregnant? I can't even look at you right now you selfish bastard," Maria shouted. She stormed out the back door with tears in her eyes.

Max's eyes fell to the floor. Her words, while true, still hurt like hell. Of course he thought of them, all of them, especially Liz. He thought he was protecting them, keeping her safe by leaving her. If he had known she was pregnant he would have never left. But he didn't stay around long enough to find out. Instead he had made his decision quickly without consulting anyone and now he was left to deal with the consequences.

Max looked up to catch Michael's stare. His face was still unreadable but his words were undeniable.

"Welcome home Maximillion," he stated in a low, angered voice just before he turned to follow Maria. Obviously Michael was not thrilled with Max at the moment.

So Max turned to his final hope, his sister. She looked at him with tears in her eyes. She could see the devastation in his weary face at Michael's words. While he had made a mistake he was still her brother and she had missed him like crazy these past two years. Without a second thought, Isabel ran into Max's arms and held onto him as though he might disappear. He hugged her back with a fierce hug as they both held each other and cried. Liz might be the other half of his soul but Isabel was still his sister and he had missed her so much. He needed her too.

Alex stood back and watched the sight before him. While he was happy that Isabel was thrilled with Max's return he was proud of Maria for voicing what everyone in the group had been feeling these past two years. If he were a bigger guy, he probably would beat the crap out of Max but that wasn't Alex. Alex merely made sarcastic comments and was there if anyone needed comfort.

At that moment, Liz, Andrew, and Claudia strolled in looking like a family. Andrew and Liz were holding hands while Claudia giggled in Andrew's arms. Andrew was smiling at Claudia, thrilled that she had not turned away from him like before in the park. However Liz's face was anything but smiling. She looked lost and confused. She remained silent as the three of them walked in to the banquet hall and were confronted with the embracing Max and Isabel.

Andrew was the first to speak.

"Where is everyone," he asked as Max and Isabel pulled apart quickly brushing the tears out of their eyes.

"Michael and Maria just went for a walk. Thank God you two are here," she replied. She was back in 'Wedding Nazi' mode in seconds and began barking out orders to everyone. Liz and Claudia were sent to their last fitting while Andrew was sent to pick up some more of the flower arrangements. Max and Alex were left to move around the remaining tables.

The atmosphere surrounding them could only be described as intense and uptight. No one knew how to act around the other. Max knew he deserved this, but longed for everything to go back to the way it was before he left. Above all, he wanted to be the one about to marry Liz not Andrew. He was her soul mate not Andrew. He just had to prove to her that he wasn't going to sit around and watch her make a huge mistake. He knew she still loved him and wanted to be with him. He had to make her see that. He just hoped that he was right.

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