A morning breeze filtered through the room and light seeped through the curtains and fell upon Max's body. He began to stir and slowly opened his eyes to the harness of the light. He turned towards his clock which read 8 am. He rubbed his eyes and wondered why he was awake so early when it was summer. He threw on a tee-shirt and some shorts and decided to go take a run. He picked up his cd player and grabbed a water bottle from the fridge and started off. Max's father, who was getting ready for work, looked surprised to see his son up so early and what looked to be going to go run. He sighed and headed to the kitchen to make himself some breakfast. Running along the shoreline Max gazed out onto the ocean and smiled. It was such a beautiful day; it seemed so fitting after such a wonderful night with Liz. He looked out at the vastness of the water and knew that one day he wanted to explore the world with Liz by his side, but for now he'd stay at the water's edge. Max wasn't paying attention to what was in front of him as he ran and bumped into someone. Max didn't get a glimpse of the person's face, but as he ran he shouted over his shoulder "Sorry!" The figure looked at Max as he ran away and glared. "Oh you'll be sorry; that I am sure of." Max was getting tired and saw that the Oceanside Café was just ahead. Max slowed down his pace and looked at the store next to him and saw a teddy bear sitting in the window. Max smiled and headed into the store. Liz was cleaning up a table and bringing the dishes to the kitchen when she saw Max come into the café. He was a bit sweaty, panting, and holding something behind his back. Liz smiled and walked over to him and gave him a good morning kiss. "I have something for you my love. I was out on a jog and I saw this." Max said as he pulled the teddy bear from behind his back and handed it to Liz. Liz was ecstatic and thanked Max. She pulled him into a passionate kiss and then pulled away when she heard a coughing sound. "Earth to Liz, we do have costumers; this is a crowded café you know." Maria announced. "Besides, if your parents catch you making out with lover boy instead of waitressing then you will deep trouble chica." Liz frowned at Maria's comment because she knew she was right. "Don't worry I understand, I can see where I'm not wanted." Max teased playfully. "I know you are busy today, but how about you and I go stargazing tonight? I'll come steal you away around say, 11?" Max asked praying she would say yes. Liz thought about it for a second and agreed happily. She gave Max a quick peck and went over to one of the tables to get their order. Max smiled at her and was about to leave when he heard Maria say, "You are so whipped." Max just nodded and replied, "More than you know." He left the café and headed back to the house. Max grabbed the blanket out of his closet and snuck down the hall to see if his parents were asleep. Satisfied to hear snoring, he slowly and quietly made his way down the stairs and out the door. Before getting into his car he looked up at the stars and was pleased to see that there wasn't a cloud in the sky. Max arrived at Liz's house and looked up to see her sneaking out of her window and shimming down the tree next to her house. Liz made her way over to Max's car and hopped in. "You know you scare the living daylights out of me every time you do that." Max said with a concerned look. "Don't worry I've been doing that since I was a little girl and besides I only broke my arm once!" Liz assured. "Yeah, you are just lucky that wasn't your neck or back." Max mumbled. Max drove down the street and parked the car. He grabbed the blanket out of the back and grabbed Liz's hand and they walked together down to the beach. Max laid out the blanket and they both sat down looking out at the reflection of the stars on the calm ocean. The both laid down deciding it would be more comfortable. Liz snuggled up to Max's body and they looked out at the vast universe. "Max? What are we going to do once school starts? I mean I'm going to Framingham State and you will be a couple hours away UMASS Amherst. I know its not like you are across the country, but we might as well be; we won't ever see each other!" Liz said on the brink of tears. "Calm down my love, I know it is going to be tough, but I know we will get through this. I love you and I would wait forever for you. Can you wait for me?" Max asked with nervous eyes. "Of course I can. I am just scared that this will break us apart." Liz replied and snuggled closer to Max. Max didn't say anything for a moment because he knew that life is uncertain and she had a point. He replied with determination, "Nothing will break up apart." and kissed her on the top of her head. "You know how I was waitressing today? Well I was going to go refill some drinks when I heard your ex Tess telling Pam that you still loved her and that it was only a matter of time when you would dump me and go crawling back to her." Liz said with sad eyes. "She said what?? Liz you have nothing to worry about, I'd never ever dump you for Tess I promise you that. Secondly, I never loved her I may have thought I did for a brief time when I was dating her, but after dating you I know now for sure that was not love; what we have between us is pure love." Max said trying to reassure Liz. Liz half smiled and snuggled up closer to Max trying to ignore the worried thoughts in her head. She just had this bad feeling that something was going to happen soon; something really bad.