"Marcus." Faith said as she tried to get her body guard's attention. "Yes." He rushed to her side when he was called. "I need you to find out for me where Zander goes, who he sees .. ya know." Marcus didn't ask questions, he just did what he was told. "And report back to me as soon as you find anything out." she added before taking the last swallow of her drink. "I know you're seeing someone, I just have to find out who it is." she said to herself as she poured herself another shot.

Zander's work for Faith was done for the day, so he headed up the stairs and into Kelly's. He found Elizabeth working behind the counter. "Hey, I thought you were going to be taking some time off?" he asked as he sat down on an empty stool. "Hey, I am. I'm just filling in a few hours till Bobbie gets back from the hospital." Elizabeth wiped down the counter and set down the last napkin holder before pouring Zander a cup of coffee. She tucked her hair behind her ear and poured. "So you have the night off?" Zander asked hoping she'd say yes. "As soon as Bobbie comes back, I can go. Why do you ask?" Liz was curious to hear what Zander had in mind for the evening. "How bout dinner?" Liz thought a minute before answering and then a shy smile came over her face. "Sure why not. I should be finished here in about an hour." Zander took a swallow of his coffee and then stood up from the stool. "I'll pick you up here in an hour." Liz nodded in agreement. Zander started to walk away but Liz shouted out. "Hey, where we going?" Zander turned around quickly and shrugged. "I don't know, how bout a game of pool at Jake's, burgers and fries?" Liz agreed with enthusiasm. "Okay." she added as she watched him leave. She bit her bottom lip in anticipation and smiled.

She never thought the two of them would start things back up again, but she was glad they did. Zander made her happy and she enjoyed being with him. She caressed her tummy, the ring a ling from the front door of Kelly's brought her back with a start. She noticed a familiar face walking towards her. "Hey. Could I get a cup of coffee to go, please?" he said as he stood before her in a long black wool coat, underneath a dark blue suit, and the dark blue tie she bought him for his birthday. She poured coffee in a Styrofoam cup and capped it with a plastic lid. He laid down on the counter a dollar. She slide the dollar into the cash register and thanked him with a smile. He hesitated wanting to say something to her, but taking a moment rethink what he was about to do, he didn't want to cause a fight between them again.

"Do you have plans tonight?" he asked as he held his coffee with both hands, feeling the warmth against his skin. "As a matter of fact I do, sorry." she replied certainly not disappointed that Zander had asked her out first. Ric was disappointed with her response, he wanted to spend time with her again. He wanted to make her see that he had changed and that he was ready to give their relationship another try. Elizabeth turned and walked into the kitchen, leaving him standing there watching her go. She was hoping he'd take the hint and leave her alone, but she wasn't that lucky. He followed her into the kitchen for another try at asking her out.

"How bout tomorrow night?" Liz shook her head no, but he was persistent. "Well, what about the night after that?" She was getting annoyed by his aggressiveness. "Ric, I said no. Look, the divorce was finalized quite a few weeks ago, it's time to try moving on with your life." she didn't want to hurt him anymore then she already had. She knew he still loved her, but her feelings had changed, he was no longer the focus of her life. "You're right. I'm just being silly, it's time I try to move on without you. I'm sorry." He turned and walked away from her, heading out the front door of the diner.

She turned around quickly when she heard the back door open. Bobbie was back from the hospital. "Hey thanks for sticking around a while. I'm back now, and Penny should be here soon. You can take off now if you want." Elizabeth smiled as she removed her apron. "Thanks, I will." She rushed for the stairs as Bobbie noticed the excitement in her voice. "Hey, you going somewhere tonight? You're such in a hurry." Elizabeth looked down from the stairs .. "I have a date!" She giggled as she proceeded to climb the stairs to her room.

Elizabeth entered her room and closed the door. She leaned back against it and looked down at her so pregnant form. She was only about 4 months along but she was definitely taking shape. "Well, little one .. we have to get ready. We got a date!" she scurried around the room trying to decide on what to wear. They were only going to Jake's but she wanted to look nice for Zander. She got undressed, then slipped on her terry bath robe and slippers. She grabbed her bathroom items and headed back out the door to the shower down the hall. It didn't take more then a few minutes and she was back in her room trying on clothes. She ran her hands through her wet hair frustrated that nothing she had fit her anymore. She stood in front of the full length mirror and gazed at her naked body. She stood sideways and focused her belly. She caressed her little one tenderly. "You just have to be Zander's. You just have to be." She had taken a test a few days ago to prove the father's identity, she was just waiting for the results.

She was startled by the phone ringing and she went to answer it. As she listened to the voice on the other end, a smile came across her face and she breathed a sigh of relief. She thanked the caller and hung up the phone. "Well, little one, dreams do come true." She finished getting dressed, grabbed her coat and headed down stairs to wait for Zander. She wasn't waiting long before he arrived to pick her up.

They took the long walk down the docks towards Jake's. Zander took her hand in his as they walked together, the warmth of his hand against hers felt good, she was happy to be back with him and she could feel in his touch, he felt the same way. They laughed together, the sound of giggles put a smile on his face and she hadn't seen him do that in a very long time. "It's nice to see you smile again, Zander." He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him. "It's all because of you, you make me happy, Elizabeth." She smiled warmly at him as they approached the bar.

The snow had just begun to fall lightly as they stood outside together. She looked up into the darkness as wet flakes fell upon her face, she giggled as she felt the cold sensation against her skin. He brushed a few fallen flakes from her nose as they both laughed together, he pulled her into an embrace, he reached down and lifted her chin to raise her eyes to meet his. He cupped her face with his hands and leaned in closer. She could feel the warmth of his breath against her soft lips, she closed her eyes anticipating the feeling of his lips against hers. He kissed her tenderly, his lips fell soft against hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck and drew him closer, as the kiss became deeper. He pulled from her, she still wanting more, and she pulled him back to her. The kiss deep and tender, just how he remembered them being. The feelings he once had for her all came rushing back as they stood outside in the freshly fallen snow.

She pulled from him and reached for the door. He followed her inside and through the bar room towards the stairs. His attention focused on her as she led him to the staircase. She turned into him and kissed him softly. He knew what she wanted and didn't hesitate to oblige her every need. She led the way to his room and he followed close behind, he didn't notice Faith emerge from the shadows, a cold stare overcame her as she watched the two of them caress each other before entering Zander's room. Faith stormed out of Jake's with one thing on her mind, removing the one who threatened her life with Zander, permanently.

Zander stepped inside the room and closed the door. Liz had already removed her coat and began to remove his before he turned around. He reached for her once more, but she pulled from him. "There's something I have to tell you and if I don't do it now, I'm going to lose my nerve." Liz sounded serious, so Zander sat down with her on the edge of the bed. "I got a phone call earlier with some good news. Well, it's good news for me, and I'm hoping it will be good news for you too." she took his hand in hers and held it tight. He was curious as to what she wanted to tell him, he was getting anxious. "So, what is it?" She took a deep breath and swallowed hard.

"I took some tests a few days ago at the hospital..." a worried look came over Zander's face when she mentioned tests...she noticed and caressed his face lovingly. "I had DNA tests done on the baby .... Zander, the baby .... she's yours."