Title: Secrets
Author: Gaudicia
E-mail: acussing_crane@hotmail.com
ICQ: 101624726
IM: Gaudy831
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Roswell character except David.
Category: Liz/Max
Rating: PG
Summary: Liz has a secret no one knows. Its short, but I don't want to give much away.
Distribution: Just ask. This is so I know where to send the other chapters.
Author notes: You all have to thank Julie and Lacy, my beta reader. Lacy does a wonderful job and most important puts up with me.
Authors note 2: The time line will be a bit different I will be changing something like when Nasedo show up and Liz meet Maria and Alex when she was 8 years old and Max first saw her at that age also. (I wanted to clear this up)
Authors note 3: Please bear with me if I take long with sending out the chapters. This is my first fic, so I'm new at this. I hope you enjoy.
Feedback: You know the drill. Please, send your comments good or bad.


Chapter 6


Liz had forgotten that Maria would be the one to open the cash register. "I know that there is some money missing." Liz knew the consequences of taking the money now she had to face them, "I took the money."

"Why?" Maria was at a loss for words. Liz had never done anything like that.

"I needed it. Don't worry. I will tell Dad about it." Liz felt guilty about taking the money. 'There was no other way.' But that thought didn't seem to make it better. David felt and saw her guilt. He knew it was his fault. He squeezed her hand trying to reassure her that everything was going to be okay.

Everyone was in shock, that Liz would do something so not like her. Max, who was controlling his rage when he saw David squeeze her hand, said, "Liz, why didn't you come to me, or any of us? We would have helped you."

"It wasn't your problem." They were taken aback with Liz's response. She had been there for them and vice-versa. She had argued with them when they wouldn't let her or Maria in on what was going on; and now that she was the one that needed help, she wouldn't let them in.

"Liz, I know we haven't been the best of friends, but you know you can count on us, right?" Isabel wanted her to know that she could count on them.

"I know." Liz didn't say anymore, and the booth was overcome by silence.

Maria excused herself and went to work. She didn't know what to think of Liz's behavior. None of them knew what to think of her behavior. They left, leaving Liz and David alone.

"Why didn't you tell me where you got the money?" David didn't want to cause any trouble between Liz and their 'parents'.

"I was tired and I kind of forgot."

"You should have told me." David gave her a stern look.

"I know." Liz changed the subject, "Come on, we have to get to the Evans' house." They got up from their booth and went towards their destination.
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Max and Isabel were going to drop Michael off. Max was silent during the ride. He was thinking, about how could they found out why Liz asked their father help.

When they parked in front of Michael apartments, Max thought it would be a good time to voice his thoughts. "Iz, Michael, I have an idea as to how we can find out what our dad has done to help Liz." This got both Michael's and Isabel's attention.

"How is that?" Michael gave into his curiosity.

"Well, as you know, Dad keeps some of his files in the house. So, when no one's home we could look around and see if we find anything about Liz."

"Max, if Dad ever finds out--we are in trouble. We could lose his trust, and as a matter of fact we could also lose Liz's trust." Isabel didn't like the idea of going through her parent's things.

"We can be careful." Max said, trying to ease Isabel.

"What if the papers aren't there?" Michael said, thinking that most of his files were in his office.

"Well, Michael that's where you come in. You can go to his office."

Isabel is worried. Max would have never gone to this extreme. "Max, are you sure this is what you want?"

"Yeah. We have to help her and I have a feeling there are things that I don't know about her." Max was desperate. He loves Liz with his whole heart, body and soul. 'I love her, but I can't help this feeling that she has been keeping secrets.'

Michael had a smirk as he thought about the possibilities of Max's course of action. He couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure that's it, or the fact that the new guy, David, was all over her?"

Max ignored Michael. Max knew he was right. He couldn't help it, he felt like killing the guy. When he told Liz he wanted to take a step back. He hadn't thought how this would have affected her. He just thought about himself. He was scared at how much he cared for Liz. He thought that when he decided he wanted to go back to her she would be there waiting, and now it seems it won't be that way. He had taken her for granted and now he was paying the consequences.

Isabel smiled at Michael's question, but stayed at the matter at hand. "Max, since you are sure this is what you want. When do we do it?"

Max was brought out of his thoughts by Isabel's question. "We do it today. Since Mom and Dad have a meeting tonight. " Max turned his attention towards Michael, "Are you up to sleeping over?"
"Okay."

They got into the jeep again and headed towards their home. When they got there they saw their parents were still there.

Michael looked at Max and Isabel, "What are we going to do now?"

Isabel seeing Max frustrated looked answered, "Lets wait and see if they go."

Mrs. Evans saw them. "What are you doing outside? Come on in. We have visitors."

Max was the one to answer. "In a minute, Mom!" "Come on. Lets go in."

When they entered, the first thing they saw was Liz and David were there.

Isabel was the first to recover. "Liz, weren't your parents getting back, today?"

Liz was setting the table. "They called and said they would get back, tonight."

Mrs. Evans remembered that they didn't know David. "Michael, Iz, Max this is David. David, Iz and Max are my kids and Michael is like one of my kids also." Mrs. Evans looked affectionately at Michael. Making him uncomfortable in the process.

"We met him this morning." Max sent David a glare.

Mrs. Evans seeing this chuckled. His jealousy was so obvious. 'If he only knew.' Mrs. Evans was one of the other people who knew Liz secrets. Mr. and Mrs. Evans, the Parkers for obvious reason and the people David stayed with, were the only one's who knew besides Liz and David.

"Great! He will be staying with us for a while." After Mrs. Evans informed them, they proceeded to have dinner.

Mrs. Evans sensed the tension between the children and thought that maybe a polite conversation was in order. "David, how is Sarah doing?"

Liz paid close attention to David also wanting to know the answer to it.

David dropped his gaze, "Sarah, well, she hasn't been okay." Liz saw how difficult it was to David to talk about her so she grab and squeeze his hand. This gave David a bit of strength to continue, "After Hector died, she went into depression and started drinking and turned into an alcoholic. I tried taking her to the doctors, but she wouldn't have it. She kicked me out." David finished with a sigh.

Liz had tears in her eyes, "Why didn't you tell me?"

David was depressed, "I wrote to you and I said what had been happening in the letters."

Liz was confused, "David, I never got any letters!" She was devastated. She hadn't been there for him, when he needed her. She wondered, why she hadn't felt it through their bond?

"Liz, forget about it. It's in the past." David didn't want her to feel bad.

Liz saw something in his eyes, but couldn't figured out what it was. Suddenly she noticed that she hadn't felt any of his feelings, and knew why she hadn't felt his despair when he was going through those hard times. "David, I just know how much you cared for your godparents. They raised you. They were practically your parents and I wanted to be there when you needed me."

The Evans didn't dare to intrude; they felt out of place. It seemed Liz and David had forgotten they had company. Isabel, Michael and Max were surprise by the tightness that could be seen between them. It was as if Liz could feel his pain.

Max not being able to handle the affection they were so openly showing--cleared his throat, bringing Liz and David out of their private world. Mrs. Evans heard him and glared at Max and said before Max could said anything stupid, "I'm sorry, David. I hadn't heard anything."

"It's okay, Sarah talked a lot about you and your high school days."

"She did? I hope it wasn't the embarrassing moments." Mrs. Evans joyful laugh filled the room.

Mr. Evans came into the room. Hearing his wife's joyful laugh. He asked, "What did I miss? Sorry, I'm late. I got held up with a case."

"It's okay, sweetheart. David was just telling me that Sarah used to tell him story about when we were in high school."

"Those were great times." And that's how it went they talk about they're time in high school, about Sarah and Hector. Max, Isabel, Michael, David and Liz listened attentively, not wanting to miss a thing. Max, Michael and Isabel listened, because they wanted to know all they could about David and the people who raised him. Liz and David listened because they heard of the happy times their parents had.

They talked until Liz said, "I'm sorry, Mrs. Evans, but I have to go. It's late and my parents are probably already home. Thanks for taking David in. He can be a handful."

"Dear, it's okay. Remember you can come here any time and we'll be here to help you." Mrs. Evans gave her a hug. While Mr. Evans nodded his agreement.

Liz turned to David and hugged him. "Behave and don't do anything I wouldn't do!" Liz scolded David.

"Yes, mother." David teased Liz.

Liz looked at Michael, Max and Isabel, "See you at school tomorrow."

Max was moving towards Liz to accompany her to the door, but David made it first. Max stormed out of the room towards his bedroom.

Mrs. Evans wanted to laugh out loud. She knew what David was trying to do. 'I think it's working very well. If Max only knew David was Liz's brother.'

"David follow me, you'll have the guest room." Mrs. Evans said as she opened the bedroom door, "I'll leave you, so you can settle in."

David went straight to bed and instantly fell asleep.
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Isabel and Michael went to Max bedroom.

Isabel sat on the edge of the bed. "When are we going to look through Dad's files?"

"Tonight. Everyone will be distracted by the fact that we have a 'guest'." Max said bitterly.

Michael let out a chuckle. He couldn't help it. He had never seen Max act so childlike. 'It's so obvious Max is jealous.'

"What are you laughing about?" Max asked exasperatedly.

They were interrupted by a knock. Mr. Evans had come to check up on them. "It's late. We are going to sleep. So keep it down and don't stay up too late."

"How long do we wait until we can go downstairs?" Michael ignored Max previous question.

"Let's get some sleep and around 2:00a.m., we'll head to his office." Max gave Michael a sleeping bag and Isabel head towards her room.

At 2:00a.m they were up already. Isabel came to Max room and from there the sneak down towards their fathers office.

Michael and Max were searching through Mr. Evans things. When Isabel knocked the lamp off the desk, sending it crashing to the floor.

Mr. Evans had come down to look for something in the kitchen. When he heard a loud crash coming from his office. When he went to his office and turned on the light. He saw Max, Michael and Isabel going through his files.

"What are you doing!?"

To be continue…