Liz

The feel of Matt's lips against hers was strange and exciting. The kiss was slowly building up as it continued. She felt feelings that she had not felt in so long. So many thoughts were flowing freely through her mind, but none them told her to stop. He pulled her tighter against him, and his hands cupped her face as he kissed her. There was passion, sparks, fire, and much more flowing between them. They finally broke away breathless. They sat there in silence, and she wondered what she should say.

She was relieved when he spoke first, "That was a much better kiss than the last one."

"Yes, I would have to agree. Um, what now?"

He looked thoughtfully at her, and touched her face again. She felt electricity shoot down to her toes as he touched her. This was a new feeling that had never been there before when he touched her. She had mixed feelings about these new experiences she was feeling.

"I am not too sure actually."

He stood up as if he were about leave. She wondered what made him want to leave so suddenly.

"Are you okay? Because it was just a kiss," she said standing up with him.

He suddenly turned around, and was kissing her again. His kisses were urgent and wanting, and she found it hard to even think straight. Again when they finally stopped they were both out of breath. It was like they forgot how to do anything while they were kissing even breath.

"Wow." He whispered pressing his forehead against hers as he ran his fingers through her hair.

She couldn't find her voice so she only nodded in agreement. She looked up at him, and couldn't help but smile. She was seeing him in a different light, and it felt different than anything she had ever felt with Jason or Lucky. It was nice and new and exciting all wrapped into one.

Matt seemed like he wanted to say more but his pager went off, "I better go. I'll see you tomorrow then."

"Yes."

He kissed her again lightly before walking out the door. She leaned against the door for she felt had no strength left to stand without help. What had just happened?

Matt

Matt stood by Elizabeth's door for a few moments thinking about what had just happened a few minutes ago. He could still feel her lips on his. He could still feel the warmth of her body against his. That had gone better than he had ever thought. She was an amazing kisser. So soft and sweet. He skin was like cashmere as he touched it. Her hair felt like silk as he ran his fingers through it. He could have kissed her all night. He knew she would want to take it slow since she had been burned so many times.

He took one last longing look at her door which lead to her, and walked to his car to go the hospital. All he could think of he drove to the hospital was what was going to happen next.

Liz

Liz had had a hard time falling asleep the night since her mind was so awake thinking about Matt. As she got ready for work in the morning she wondered if it was going to be awkward to be around him at work. Was he going to act differently towards her? Or was everything going to be like the kisses had never happened? She found herself giddy with anticipation.

She dropped the boys off at the hospital daycare, and made her to her station. Epiphany greeted her as she signed into work, and handed her a stack of charts for her to go over.

"Welcome back."

"Thanks, I think."

She began looking through the charts that she had been handed, and soon lost herself in work. She was so absorbed she didn't hear Maxie storm up to the counter until she slammed her purse down next to Liz's paperwork. Liz looked up, startled, and felt her whole mood shift.

"Are you happy now?" Maxie demanded.

"Happy with what, Maxie?"

"Matt dumping me. Have you moved in yet? Are you pregnant yet with another man's baby?"

She fought back a smile because it was obvious that Maxie was still upset about her breakup with Matt.

"Maxie, I had nothing to do with what happened between you and Matt. I just found out last night that you two broke up."

"Right. Of course you just found out about it. Because you are just so oblivious to what's going on with people. Especially when it isn't directly involving you. But this does involve you, Elizabeth."

"Actually, no, it really doesn't. I have nothing to do with this. And if you would just open your eyes to what is going on with your own relationship, you would realize that you were never there for Matt."

"This is just payback for me sleeping with Lucky."

Elizabeth scoffed and rolled her eyes, "Please, Maxie. That was years ago. I don't even care about that anymore. Get over yourself, Maxie. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have work to do."

She went to walk away and Maxie grabbed her arm forcing her to turn around. Elizabeth felt pity for what she saw in Maxie's eyes which was pure pain. She misjudged how the younger girl felt for Matt, but there was nothing she could do about it now. Matt made his own choice.

"Maxie, Let her go!" Matt demanded pulling Maxie away from her.

She had never seen him look so angry, and she quickly walked away from both of them. This was a conversation she wanted nothing to do with.

Matt

Matt saw as Maxie latched onto Elizabeth as she tried to walk away, and rushed up to defuse the situation. He was filled with anger that Maxie would actually attack Elizabeth at work.

"What is your problem, Maxie?" he demanded pulling her roughly to the side away from eager ears.

"What do you think? You dumped for that little slut! You let her come between us."

"Are you serious right now? You were always off doing whatever it was you were doing with Spinelli, or Kate, or planning some wedding. Come on, take some responsibility for this. This didn't just happen to you. It has been a long time coming. Now, leave her out of this. This really has nothing to do with her."

"So you are not seeing her?"

"What I am doing with her has nothing to do with you. Just like what you do with Spinelli has nothing to do with me. Just leave it alone, Maxie. It's not like we were serious or anything."

She looked taken back by what he said to her, and maybe he was being harsh, but she needed to back off of Elizabeth. She needed to just leave him alone. He was over it. She didn't bother saying anything else. She just turned on her six inch heels, and walked away. He stayed where was for a few moments before heading back to the nurses' station. Elizabeth was already back going through charts. She seemed to be making a real effort to ignore what had just happened between him and Maxie.

"Elizabeth," he started as he walked up to her.

"Matt, can we talk about this another time. I have a lot to catch up on, and Epiphany is riding me already after what just happened with Maxie. I get break in a couple hours. We'll talk then if you aren't busy." she interrupted before going back to her work.

He just looked at her. He hoped that what had happened with maxie didn't scare Elizabeth away. He was so sure that they were headed in the right direction after last nights amazing kiss. Again he would just have to wait and see.