Hey everyone thanks for the reviews. Anyway I have dilemma…. this story is taking on a mind of its own. I had this whole story written out, but when I typed it, it turned into something totally different. I had Tess to forgive everyone immediately, and then I thought about it…why should she?? So the Max/Tess action will take a little longer, cause I have to write a totally different story. Anyway on with the fic….

Tess smirked as she made her way to the CrashDown. She'd been on earth for two weeks, and she hadn't once seen Max. She kept in touch with Isabelle and Maria by phone, and occasionally received a call from Michael. They all said that Max missed her and the baby; Tess couldn't bring herself to care. As much as Max had hurt her and her son, he deserved to feel a little anguish. Again Tess smirked, she hadn't been idle in these last two weeks, she decorated her home, enrolled in Roswell U and, got a new wardrobe. What everyone didn't know is that Nasedo left her access to a couple of million dollars (just in case).

Tess looked down at her new clothes, liking the way her low-rise boot-cut jeans skimmed her figure, the way the tiny navy blue tank top hugged her breast, and the strappy leather sandals fit her feet. 'Nothing like new clothes to make a girl feel good' thought Tess to herself. Several guys turned and watched her progress into the diner. 'Yeah, I still got it' she thought. Tess adjusted Andre in her arms. Her little man looked to be about three months old, but he was actually closer to six. The first person to notice Tess was Maria. She gave Tess a small wave and smile. Isabelle sat at a booth with Max and Michael. Liz was across the room waiting on another table.

Max's eyes lit up at the sight of them. Tess gave everyone a polite smile. Isabelle immediately reached for Andre. His eyes were wide open and Isabelle noticed how they exactly matched his mothers'. Max gazed at Tess hesitating to talk to her. "It is okay to speak to me Max," said Tess. He blushed and asked her how she had been. "I've been great, Andre and I are settling in to our new home, and I start Roswell U next week" answered Tess. "Hey I wonder if we have any classes together?" cried Isabelle. "What's your major?"asked Tess. "Philosophy with a minor in History" she said. "I don't think we'll have any classes together, I'm a Business major" answered Tess. "Aww shoot. Maybe you'll have a class with Michael or Maria…he's a History major and she's an Music major" said Isabelle.

Tess noticed that she skipped Max and Liz. "What about you Max, what's your major?" she asked. Max cleared his throat. "I don't attend Roswell U, Liz wanted to attend school in New York and there's a waiting list…so we were going to try again next year" he said. Tess raised one golden eyebrow. "So…let me get this straight. You threw a fit when Isabelle wanted to leave, and you actually thought about commanding me to stay…and you and Ms. Perfect are going to New York?" demanded Tess. "No…I mean that was the plan, but I can't leave now. I finally have you…I mean I have Andre back in my life" he said. By then, Liz and Maria had made there way over to the table.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN?" cried Liz? "I …I finally have my son back, you can't expect me to leave him" answered Max. "We'll take him with us" said Liz. Everyone looked at her as if she lost her mind. Tess actually laughed. "I don't think so Elizabeth" smirked Tess. The group was so focused on Tess and Liz, that no one noticed when Phillip and Diane Evans walked into the diner. "Hello Max, Izzzy" said Phillip. Tess noticed him stare at her and Andre, but he said nothing. Isabelle and Max jumped guiltily. "Mom, Dad…Hi" said Isabelle.

"Mom, Dad there's someone I want you to meet," said Max as he took Andre from Isabelle. "This is Andreas Alexander Harding-Evans," he said presenting the baby to them. A shocked silence greeted his words. "He's….he's…"was all Diane could get out. "My son" finished Max. "Oh my god" said Diane. Phillip gazed at Andre's crystal blue eyes and again stared at Tess. "You must be Tess…and from those big baby blues I'm assuming that you're this little guys mother" he said.

Tess was shocked that he knew her name; she assumed the other never mentioned her once she was gone. "Yes, I'm Tess and you are correct to assume that Andre is my son" she answered. "Max come we need to talk" said Phillip. Max was about to hand Andre to Tess, when Phillip interrupted. "You and Andreas must join us Tess" he said. Tess gave Max a frown…she ruled an entire planet…who was this person to order her around. Tess was about to refuse, when she caught sight of Liz's angry face. Tess gave her a sugary sweet smile, "Whatever you say Mr. Evans" she said. When they were outside, Max's parents demanded to know everything.

Tess gave Max free reign to answer his parents. Max told them that he and Tess had gotten together while he and Liz were on a break. He loved her; otherwise he never would have slept with her. At this Tess' eyes got wide. Max continued with his little tale, and it wasn't until he glossed over what made Tess leave that she interrupted. "Hold up a second Max aren't you going to tell your parents why I left?" she demanded. Max turned to her in horror. "You weren't going to tell them? You want them to think that I was being selfish keeping my son to myself? Go ahead and tell them Max…tell them how Liz accused me of cheating on you. Tell them how you believed her. And when I told you I was pregnant you told me to get out of your life; you didn't believe me when I told you I was innocent. You wanted nothing to do with us. Even when I told you I was having complications with my pregnancy and had to go back east, you just wanted me out of your sight so that you and your precious Liz could be together" ranted Tess.

She was shocked at how much venom came out in her words. She meant to let Max do all the talking, but all of her emotions surged out of control. Max turned gray. His parents looked shocked and appalled. "Is that true Maxwell?" cried his mother. 'What are you doing??' Max cried with his mind. 'What? You did believe that I betrayed you. I couldn't very well say that you thought that I was a murderer could I. So I substituted one betrayal for another' thought Tess. Resigned Max turned to his parents. "Yes, it's all true. I did betray Tess' trust and love" said Max.

"I'm so disappointed in you Maxwell" said Diane. "I know and I'm sorry. I'm so grateful that Tess came back and is letting me know my son" said Max looking at Tess. She dropped her gaze to her son. "Well…this is a bit much to take in at once. The reason I stopped by today is that I wanted to invite everyone to my housewarming party. Mr. And Mrs. Evans, you are more than welcome to come, I'll leave the directions with Max" said Tess. She took her son into her arms and went back inside. When she resumed her seat, she along with the others watched as Max got chewed out by his parents.

When he came back inside he looked less that thrilled. Without a word Tess handed Andre to him. Max received a great deal of comfort from looking into his son's big baby blue eyes. "So, did you mean it, you're having a housewarming party?" he asked. "Yes, and you're all invited" answered Tess. Liz perked up. "Don't even think about darkening my door Elizabeth" said Tess. Liz was about to protest, when Max silenced her. "We will respect your wishes Tess"  he said.

And I'm leaving it here for now. The party scene will be next. Enjoy…and don't forget to review.