Liz Parker woke up to the sound of her alarm clock. She reached out and turned it off. Now she had to go up, or else she would be late for her new job. She worked as an investigating journalist for the local Roswell newspaper. She hadn't been able to leave Roswell, although that had been the plan all her life. She kept thinking what if he came back? What if somehow she could have the possibility to see him again?
Liz couldn't risk not being around for that to happen.
She tried to tell herself that it would never happen. It had been five years and not as much of a sign of contact from him. But she couldn't turn of that small strim of hope that she kept in her heart. She would never be able to.
"Liz honey, you have to get up now," a man's voice said, interrupting Liz's thoughts. "You don't wanna be late the first day of a new job."
Liz turned around and looked at the man lying next to her.
"Don't worry Jack," she said. "I was just about to get up."
"Don't get me wrong honey. As much as I would love you to stay in bed with me and snuggle, I know that you want to keep this job. Right?" Jack said.
"Exactly," Liz agreed and got up.
She loved Jack, she really did. He was kind, smart, good-looking. What's not to like?
But he wasn't Max…
He's born to be a kingOf a world unknown
I must let go
For the sake of my life
But I will never
Forget about him
He's in my heart
For eternity
Liz walked home that night with a smile on her face. The new job had gone great and she already really liked all her co-workers.
She had gotten a good luck-call from Maria, who now lived in New York, pursuing her music-career. And Jack had come by to take her to lunch.
Her life seemed almost perfect right now. And that's all it could ever be. Almost perfect. Only one thing could change that and that was if Max came back to her. And her hopes of that happening had run out now. At least she told herself that. She had realised that she would never get to see him again and that he probably was married to Tess now.
Liz opened the door and called out for Jack. "Jack, I'm home!"
No answer came. She went in to the kitchen and saw a note on the fridge.
She took it and read it. `Had to make a sudden business-trip to California. Call you when I get there. Love, Jack.´
Liz sighed disappointed. She had planned a romantic dinner for the two of them and now he wasn't coming home.
She put her grocery-bags down on the table and started emptying them.
After a long bath she decided to go to bed. First she called Alex cause she felt the need to talk to someone close to her.
Just when she was about to close her eyes she heard a knock on the window.
I guess Alex decided to come over and keep me company after all, Liz thought to herself. She got out of bed and went to the window.
When she looked out she got a big chock. Her heart almost stopped, she couldn't believe what she saw.
Outside stood a man she never thought she would ever get to see again.
It was Max!
For one so quiet,
You are so strong
You keep me going,
Through good times and bad
This bond between usCan't be broken
Now you are here
Please stay
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From the day I healed
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
Now that you are back
You'll be in my heart
Liz just stood there at first, as if she was frozen. When reality hit her she quickly opened the window and moved out of the way to let Max in.
He crawled in and stood face to face with Liz, but neither made a move.
They just stood there, taking in the sight of each other. They stood as close as they could without touching and suddenly Max reached out and touched Liz's face gently.
"I can't believe it's you," Liz said quietly. Tears had formed in her eyes and Max tried to dry them away. Just like on the day he'd left.
"But it is," Max said. "You have no idea how much I've missed you Liz. It didn't go by a day without me thinking of your beautiful face."
Liz moved her hands to Max's head and slowly pulled it to hers. Just before their lips met, she stopped and looked into his eyes. She hadn't thought she would ever get to see those eyes ever again.
Then she closed her eyes and felt Max's lips touch her own.
She couldn't believe the feeling in her body, it was the most intense thing she had felt in her whole life. It was like everything else, every feeling, every thought about Jack, and every memory, just blanked out from her mind. The only thing remaining in her body and sole was the way that kiss felt.
No more words were needed, just the two of them alone in that moment.
Liz pulled Max closer to her and she could feel him wanting her as much as she wanted him. She pulled him down on the bed, on top of her and pulled of his shirt. After that, things developed in a way both of them had only dreamed of…
You are so gentle
In the way you love
We connect on every level
It's meant to be
I know we're different but,
Deep in side us
We're not that different at all
And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From the day I healed
Now and forever more
The following morning Liz awoke by a tender kiss on her forehead.
She opened her eyes and smiled when she remembered who was lying next to her.
"Morning sleepyhead," Max said and smiled.
"Morning to you to," Liz answered and placed a kiss on his lips. "Sleep alright?"
"I haven't slept this good in ages," Max answered and looked around the room. His gaze stopped at the nightstand where a picture of Jack could be seen. "So that's Jack?" he asked, his smile fading.
"How do you know about him?" Liz asked surprised.
"I actually talked to Alex. He told me where you lived and warned me of Jack, but nothing could keep me away from you."
He sighed and moved away a little from Liz.
"I couldn't just sit around and wait for you. I didn't even know if you were ever coming back," Liz defended herself.
"I never expected you to wait," Max said. "I just want you to be happy and if Jack makes you happy…" He took a break and looked at her. "Then you should be with him."
"Jack's a good man Max. And he treats me good. Really good," Liz said and avoided Max's gaze.
"Then I'm sorry if I've ruined anything. I just needed to meet you and touch you. But I won't stand in the way of your happiness," Max said and got out of the bed. He pulled on his jeans and his shirt and started walking towards the door.
"Max wait," Liz called after him. He turned around and waited for her to continue.
"It's just that I'm worried you'll leave me again," Liz said and tears started to form in her eyes once again.
"I understand Liz, you don't have to explain," Max said. "I'm sorry for barging in on your life like this. I'm leaving now."
"But Max you don't understand," Liz pleaded.
"Stay with Jack," Max interrupted. "You need stability in your life and I can't promise you that. Jack can." With that being said Max walked out of the room and left Liz alone. Again.
"Max you're wrong," Liz said, tears running down her face. "I don't need stability. I need you…"
I need you so much
My heart is aching
I wish you could see it
From my point of view
When you left
I died
When destiny rules
We must listen
It may not be good
But it can't be fought
I hope in time
That I'll find
Which road to choose
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Believe me, you'll be in my heart
I'll be there from the day I healed
Now and forever more
That night Liz got a call from Alex. Earlier Jack had called to say he would be home in two days.
"So how was it?" Alex asked.
"How was what?" Liz asked, already knowing what he meant.
"Seeing Max of course," Alex answered.
"It was…amazing," Liz answered. "At least at first," she added.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, he left thinking I'd rather be with Jack. And I didn't even get to talk to him really. We kind of just had time to…"
"Stop right there. No details thank you very much," Alex said.
Liz smiled to herself. "Let's not talk about that right now," she said and tried to block Max out of her mind. "Have you met Isabel yet?"
"Max didn't tell you? He was the only one who came back. Michael became very sick during the war on their planet and Isabel and Tess stayed behind to take care of him."
"What? But that means that…" Liz stopped herself.
"It means he came back for you," Alex finished for her. "That's how much he loves you."
"I have to talk to him," Liz said. She couldn't believe Max hadn't told her about Michael being sick and about him coming back only to be with her.
"Sure," Alex said. "Call me later okay?"
"Okay," Liz said and hung up the phone.
She grabbed her jacket and car keys and went to try and fix the most important thing in her life…
Oh, you'll be in my heart
Our love will never die
You'll be here in my heart, always
Always I am coming I am coming to be with youAlways and always
Just please say you love me
Just kiss me forever
Just never leave me
And I'll be yours
Always
Liz raced through the empty streets of Roswell. Max had told her that he was staying at the local motel in the end of the town. But when she got there he had already checked out.
Liz's hopes sunk. She couldn't believe this. What if he had left again just because he thought she was happier with Jack? She could never be truly happy with anyone except him. Didn't he know that?
She did a U-turn and started driving out of the town. She was going to find him before he left her again and tell him how she felt. Tell him how much she loved him.
The granolith only worked for one trip, but Max had gotten back somehow so Liz guessed that's how he did it.
When she reached the place in the desert she remembered the last time she'd been there. That had been the worst moment in her life. It had been the moment her life was destroyed.
She felt her hopes come back again when she saw a rented car standing near the pod-chamber. Maybe Max was here.
Liz stopped the car and opened the door and got out.
She raced to the opening in the cave, which apparently had been fixed after their last journey.
She stepped in and walked a little further inside until she saw Max sitting next to the granolith.
He turned to look at her when he heard her entrance.
"Liz," he said simply.
"I couldn't just let you leave," Liz said and took a few steps towards him.
"So you're here to say goodbye?" Max said, not looking her in the eyes.
Liz took a deep breath and prepared herself for what she was going to say.
"Actually," she said. "I'm hear to ask you something."
"I have to leave in a few minutes so whatever you have to ask just do it now," Max said. Liz couldn't believe how cold he was being. It wasn't like Max. But she guessed it was because he thought she loved Jack more than him.
"I' asking you to…" Liz said and took a short break before continuing. "I'm asking you to stay." She thought she could see a flicker of emotion in Max's eyes before he responded.
"What about Jack?" he asked.
"Max, I don't love him like I love you. Remember that's what you told me about Tess once."
"But I can't promise you a normal life," he said. "I can't promise you that I'll never have to leave again."
"Max, I don't want a normal life. I just want to be with you. I want you to stay," Liz said and took another step forward.
"You have no idea how much I wanted you to ask me that five years ago," Max said.
"And now?" Liz asked.
Max took the last steps and closed the gap between them.
"Now I want it even more," he said and took Liz in his arms. He looked at her and then kissed her, like on the day he departed. "I love you," he said into her mouth.
"And I love you," Liz responded.
Suddenly Max stopped kissing her. "We have to get out of here before it takes of," he said and took Liz's hand.
Together they ran out of the cave and didn't stop running until they were safe from the takeoff.
Liz watched as the ship left the ground and disappeared without any passengers.
She turned to Max and looked at him. "Do you think you will regret staying?" she asked.
Max looked up at the sky. The ship was now out of their sight. "I could never regret staying with you. Don't you understand that. You are my life Liz Parker," Max said and looked into her eyes. Liz felt the tears sneak back again. Only this time they were tears of joy.
"I love you so much," she said before their lips met in a passionate kiss.
She flashed on their most precious moments together and right there, right that second, she had never felt happier or more in love.
You'll be in my heart
Always
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