"This is interesting!"
Tom laughed as Liz watched the ice and Tom responded," It's different. I couldn't play this sport, I'd probably end up in the hospital."
She laughed. "That wouldn't be good."
He smiled at her as she stood there smiling at him and he never wanted that smile to disappear. The two were having a good time and going out to dinner afterwards and he hoped to get more info on why she left. It bugged him because he could tell that she was hurting and in pain and he wanted to end that pain.
For the first time in months, Liz was having an excellent time. The entire night Tom made her feel happy and the two enjoyed each other's company. She didn't even think what had gone on in the last couple of months which had occupied her mind every second of the day. Instead, she was having a great time with Tom and she hoped it would continue.
Hearing a buzzer sound and the game was over, Tom leaned down and his fingers grazed Liz's fingers and she blushed as he answered," Sorry, I was just trying to help you."
She smiled. "I appreciate it."
Still feeling the heat from his hand, she rubbed her hands together and looked at Tom. He was standing there wearing jeans and blue button up shirt that framed his broad shoulders and he looked as handsome as ever. Just being near him made her feel safe and comfortable, she didn't know how to explain it.
"So where to?"
She laughed. "Wherever Watts."
"How about I take you back to my place for a few drinks?"
"That sounds fine. I'm not very hungry."
"Me neither."
Tom smiled as he pushed open the doors for her and she smiled and remarked," What a gentlemen."
He scoffed. "Of course I am! Are you trying to say something Wakefield?"
She laughed as he pulled her close and she laid her head on his chest feeling his heartbeat as they walked to the subway. Tom looked at his companion and thought about she was still the perfect fit with his body, her arms were wrapped around his waist and his mind flashed back to the college days. He was glad she gave him another chance at being friends and maybe even more.
As she sat in his apartment, Tom poured wine as she responded," You have a nice place."
Tom smiled. "It suits me well but thanks."
"A bit bigger than mine."
He nodded. "I make due with what I have."
She nodded as he handed her a glass of white wine and he sat down on the couch while she took the love seat and she trailed her fingers on the tip of the glass while he sat there and asked," Liz, are you really doing okay?"
She didn't say anything at first and he responded," I can see your hurting. I can see it in your eyes."
Still she didn't move as he continued," You know you can tell me. I won't judge you. I don't like seeing you hurt Elizabeth."
"I can't talk about it."
Tom set his glass of wine down as she continued," I just can't."
Elizabeth's heart raced as she felt Tom's hands squeeze hers and she looked down at the floor. Tom knew it had to do with Todd, there was no other thing it could be. So what happened? What did he do?
Elizabeth looked into Tom's sincere eyes and she responded," Tom please understand, I can't talk about it."
He looked at her and he responded," I understand but you can't live your life being unhappy."
"If he only knew what happened." Liz thought to herself.
"I'm not ready to talk about it."
Tom smiled. "Whenever your ready, I'll listen."
She nodded as he responded," Even if it's painful, you got to pick yourself and be happy. Don't live your life in misery. That's not what I want and I'm sure that's not what your family would want."
"Expect for Jess and Todd." She thought to herself.
She smiled as he stroked her hand and she looked into his eyes as he responded," I won't judge you."
She nodded. "I know."
Whatever it was, she wasn't giving in to telling him and it bugged. What on earth could Todd have done to her to make her this miserable? He wasn't particularly fond of Todd and this made him even madder but he still didn't' know what it was that went on between the two. He wondered if he would ever find out.
Leaning back against her door after having drinks with Tom, Elizabeth felt something different than before. Her heart was still racing but she didn't feel like crying especially Tom brought why she left. She wanted to tell him, she really did but she wasn't sure if she could get through the story without crying. She wondered if she would ever be able to get over it.
"I can't believe her!"
Lila threw her hands up in the air as Bruce sighed listening to his wife who just came back from seeing Jessica. He sighed and asked," What'd she say?"
"She doesn't understand why her family isn't talking to her. Honestly, those two deserve each other. They don't even understand what they did, they are so blindly in love."
Bruce sighed. "They are something else. Honestly, what does Liz have to apologize for?"
"Nothing! I know she and I never agreed on anything but I can't help but take her side. Her own twin did this to her yet doesn't even see what she's done. I love Jess but sometimes she drives me nuts!"
He snorted. "You and me both."
"They honestly think Liz will come around."
Bruce sighed as Lila changed into her nightgown and Bruce kissed her shoulder as she smiled and hugged him. Bruce wrapped his strong arms around her and she responded," At least we have each other."
"True. Oh Winston called me earlier, seems like that talk helped."
"Wonderful!"
"Things are getting better with him. Wish I could say the same for the rest of us."
Lila nodded. "Maybe they will and maybe they will."
Bruce smiled. "Come on, let's relax and go to bed."
"That sounds wonderful."
For the time being, it seemed like nothing of this was going to work out in the end. Todd and Jess weren't budging and Liz wasn't going to come back to SV anytime soon. Bruce had to wonder things would ever get fixed and everyone could on living a happier life.
