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CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE:
It had been a month since Alex, Isabel, Max, Liz, Michael, and Maria had left Roswell. They had kept moving for that entire time, driving across the country in no direction in particular. The longest they had stopped anywhere was two days, and they only did that three times. Then, it was back on the road. The road was now taking them to Knoxville, Tennessee, and the group was discussing how long to stay.
"Look, we've been cooped up in this van with each other for a whole month," said Maria. "I mean, I love you guys, but it gets tiring...sitting in this van all day. I mean, how many times can we talk about Alternative vs. Rock, or Matrix vs. Crouching Tiger."
"She's right," said Alex. "We really need some quality time as couples, away from the others for a while."
"I still don't think its safe to stay in one place for too long," said Michael.
"Oh come on, Michael," said Maria. "What are the chances that the Feds are going to be looking for us in Knoxville, Tennessee. I mean, I wouldn't look for us here. Or, is it that you don't want to be alone with me for an extended period of time. Afraid you won't be able to keep your hands off of me."
"Oh, bull," said Michael. "We're not an item. You know that, I know that. Hell, you're the one who broke it off between us."
"Ah, your mouth says one thing, but I'd bet your thinking something else," said Maria.
"Oh, shut up," said Michael.
"Don't you tell me to shut up!" said Maria.
"OKAY!!" yelled Max, who was behind the wheel of the van. "Alex, Maria, I think you're right. We've been cooped up in here too long. We'll stay here a week."
"A week!" said Michael. "What the hell are we going to do in Knoxville for a week?"
"I can think of some things," said Liz, leaning in and kissing Max's neck.
"Me, too," said Isabel, running her finger down the center of Alex's chest.
Maria and Michael looked at them and simultaneously said. "OH, PLEASE!!"
**
The group stopped at a hotel in Knoxville. This time, they sprung for a nice one, spending what used to be about twenty dollars, but became 2000 dollars thanks to Isabel's magic touch. They got a suite with a main room that branched off into two bedrooms. Michael and Maria would sleep on cots in the main room, giving the married couples the bedrooms.
Alex and Isabel, for all of their suggestive behavior in the car, did not make love when they got to the room. Instead, they took a knap, with Isabel comfortably cuddled up against Alex, her head resting on his chest, his arms wrapped around her. They slept for two hours, before they woke up and both took a shower. After getting out of the shower and getting dressed, they decided what to do next.
"Hey, let's go see a movie," said Isabel. "Then get a bite to eat."
"Sounds great," said Alex. "Something normal after all of the craziness. Hey, I know. Lets go see the new Star Wars movie. I've been DYING to see it!!"
"Star Wars?" asked Isabel. "You want to take an alien to see Star Wars?"
"Come on, you'll love it," said Alex. "I can't believe you've never seen a Star Wars movie."
"I never said that," said Isabel. "Max loved the originals when we were kids. I like them, too, I was just pointing out the irony of it."
"Max likes, Star Wars, huh?" asked Alex. "Should we ask him and Liz to go with us?"
"No, I want it to just be you and me," said Isabel. "I want you all to myself."
"Okay," said Alex. "Let's go."
When they walked through the living room of the suite, they passed Michael and Maria crashed out on the couch, Maria snuggled up against Michael.
"Ha," said Isabel. "So much for them not being an item. Who are they kidding?"
"They just have to admit it to themselves, first," said Alex. He went over to a desk, took out a pen a paper, and left a note. The desk was close to Max's and Liz's room, and he could hear moaning and panting coming from inside. Alex grimaced, not wanting to think about an image of Max and Liz having sex.
"Good thing we decided not to try and invite Max and Liz," said Alex. "Sounds like Max is already showing Liz his light saber."
Isabel had to contain her laughter. "Hey, maybe we should play a little prank on them before we go. Something really sophomoric."
"Like what?" asked Alex in a mischievous tone.
Isabel walked over to the door, put her hand against the door knob, and sealed the door. "There," said Isabel. "Max won't be able to use his powers to unseal that. It will have to be done from this side."
"Oh, you bad girl you," said Alex, walking over and putting his arms around Isabel's waist. "Remind me to give you a spanking later."
"Hmm, only if I can spank you back," said Isabel, leaning in and kissing Alex on the lips.
***
Several hours later, Alex and Isabel were coming out of the movie theatre after seeing the film. "Wow, that Yoda/Dooku light saber fight was awesome!!" said Alex.
"Everyone in the theatre was cheering!" said Isabel. "Even I was cheering!! But, it was kind of tragic in the end, you know, watching Anakin and Padme get married, knowing that he becomes Darth Vader later on."
"I know," said Alex. "Star crossed lovers. Makes for great drama."
As they walked to a nearby diner, Isabel quieted down, in sharp contrast to her enthusiasm after seeing the film. Alex looked over at her, put his arm around her.
"What's wrong?" asked Alex.
"Oh, nothing," said Isabel. "I was just thinking about star crossed lovers, wondering if we are...you know, star crossed."
"What, you think I'm going to turn evil and put on a dark mechanical suit?" asked Alex jokingly.
"NO!" said Isabel, chuckling, as she slapped him on the shoulder. "Be serious! I mean, think about all we've been through."
"Yeah, and we're still alive, and together," said Alex. "How the hell can that be star crossed? You ask me, that makes us destiny, baby."
"Oh, please, don't use that word," said Isabel. "If I had followed destiny, I would be married to Michael right now! Yuck!"
"That was someone else's idea of your destiny, Izzy," said Alex. "You and I...we've made our own destiny, together."
The couple walked arm in arm into the diner. The lady behind the counter told them to have a seat anywhere, she would be with them in a minute to take their order. They sat down at a booth in the back of the diner. The waitress came by about a minute later, and took their order. After ordering some hamburgers (and a bottle of Tabasco sauce), Alex got up and went to the bathroom. Isabel sat at the table alone, waiting for Alex to get back.
"Hi there," said a man's voice from behind her.
Isabel turned and saw a guy in a leather jacket looking at her, smiling. Isabel just nodded in reply, then turned away from him.
"Now, no need to be anti-social, baby," said the guy, who got from his seat at the counter and came over to her table. "I just wanted to talk to you."
"Yeah, well, that makes one of us," said Isabel. "I'm just waiting for my husband to get back."
"Husband?" asked the guy. "Baby, you are so fine, don't tell me you couldn't do better than that guy."
"Like who, you?" asked Isabel, with a laugh. "Please! I'd imagine most of your dates would be right at home at the pound."
"Now, that wasn't very nice," said the guy. "Too bad your such a mouthy bitch, because with your looks...mmm, baby."
"Excuse me," said Alex, who just came out of the bathroom and had seen the situation. "You mind leaving my wife alone, please."
"Sure thing," said the guy. "You know, fella, you ought to teach that mouthy bitch of yours some manners."
"Oh yeah," said Alex. "Well, your Mother should have taught you some manners. Now, back off!"
"Too bad," said the guy, as he started to move away. "I'd bet she's a wild bitch in the sack."
Alex's fist were balled up, and he moved towards the guy. "Alex," said Isabel, grabbing his arm. "No."
Isabel's touch soothed his anger. He let out a deep breath, and sat down. "You okay?" he asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine," said Isabel. "Look, forget about him. Let's just have our dinner and enjoy it."
After eating, the couple walked back to their hotel which was a few blocks away. As they walked, the couple held hands and chatted about things.
"So, you think we'll settle down somewhere soon?" asked Alex. "I mean, we can't just keep running forever."
"I don't know," said Isabel. "I hope so. I want us to try and build some kind of normal life in one place. I mean, its actually neat, seeing the country and all, but I'm going to get tired of it very soon. Besides, I've been thinking about things since we left Roswell."
"Like what?" asked Alex.
"Alex, I want us to build a family together someday," said Isabel. "I want to have children, a nice home. But we can't do that as fugitives."
"We'll find a home, Izzy," said Alex. "Don't worry. I'll build a house for you myself if it will make you happy."
"And children?" asked Isabel.
"I want them, too," said Alex. "How many would you say?"
"I don't know," said Isabel. "All I know is that I want to be a Mother. Maybe not now, but someday. And I want you to be the Father of my children. You know, its funny, but Topolsky, when she was playing guidance counselor, did those surveys. She said my profile said I would be good things like being a Mother. I crave security, stability, and want to build that as part of a family unit. Up to then, I always thought of myself as being a supermodel or something."
"Na," said Alex. "You wouldn't be a good supermodel. Supermodels are shallow, self-absorbed. That's not you. Now, being a Mother. That, I think you would be great at."
Isabel smiled. "You really think so."
"No doubt," said Alex, kissing Isabel on the cheek.
When they got back to the hotel room, they found Max and Liz sitting in front of the television. As soon as they saw Isabel and Alex, they looked at them with annoyed expressions.
"Ha, ha, you two," said Liz sarcastically. "Very funny...the door thing. Very cute."
Isabel and Alex laughed. "Sorry," said Alex. "We couldn't resist."
"Isabel, this was your idea, wasn't it?" asked Max.
"Hey, I wasn't the one making all of the moaning and groaning noises in there," she said. "I mean, you two sounded like you were making a porno film in there."
"I had to bang on the door for Michael to let us out," said Max. "It took him twenty minutes to find out what you did to that door."
"Where are Michael and Maria, anyway?" asked Alex.
"Went to the restaurant downstairs," said Liz. "You two had better be watching your backs from now on!"
"Oooh, I'm SO scared!" said Alex.
"So, what movie did you go see?" asked Max.
"The new Star Wars movie," said Alex. "Attack of the Clones."
"No WAY!" said Max. "I've been DYING to see that!!"
"Told you he loved Star Wars," said Isabel. "Looks like you two brothers-in-law have something in common!"
"Why didn't you invite us?" asked Max.
"Max!" said Liz. "They probably wanted to be alone. You know, on a date."
"Besides," said Alex laughing. "It sounded like you were showing Liz your light saber already!"
Max threw a pillow at Alex, who deftly ducked it, then picked it up and threw it back at Max. He hit Max squarely in the chest with it. Liz then picked up a pillow and sent it flying right at Alex. This time, it caught him on the shoulder. Isabel picked it up this time, and threw it back at Liz.
Michael and Maria walked in a few moments later, and found the two married couples laughing and throwing pillows at each other. They looked at each other, then back at the two couples.
"OH, PLEASE!!" they both said.
****
Later that night, Alex and Isabel were sleeping in each others arms, and didn't hear anything as Max and Liz entered their room. "Shh," said Max to Liz. Then, they set about the task they were there for, and left quietly a few moments later.
The next morning, Alex was the first one to wake up. He moved to get up to go to the bathroom, but for some reason, could not move the sheets away from him. "What the..." he began.
Alex tugged at the sheets, and then saw what the problem was. "Isabel," said Alex, shaking his sleeping wife. "Wake up."
"What?" asked Isabel, sleepily.
"Don't look now, but the Empire struck back last night," said Alex.
"What?" she asked, then found she couldn't move her sheets. "What in the world?"
"They sowed the sheets to our bed," said Alex, tugging at the sheets.
*****
A week later, the group packed up there bags and loaded them into the van. "On the road again," said Alex, in a Willie Nelson sounding accent, as he tossed in the last bag.
The week's stay in Knoxville had done them all a lot of good. They felt refreshed and ready to get back on the road, again to nowhere in particular. The feeling of freedom that came with this once again filled them with renewed energy. The week off from the journey had also done good for Michael and Maria, who were definitely back together now, even borrowing Max's and Liz's room when they and Alex and Isabel went to the movies to see Attack of the Clones...for the third time that week! Liz and Isabel were getting tired of it, but Alex and Max couldn't get enough of it. The two husbands promised their wives they would see a chick flick when the next time they stopped for more than a day.
"So, should we head north, south, east, west?" asked Alex, who got behind the wheel of the car.
"Why don't we go east?" asked Liz. "I hear Virginia's beautiful!"
"Any objections?" asked Alex. No one objected. "Fine, east to Virginia it is."
End of Chapter Twenty-three. Chapter Twenty-four coming soon.
Okay, after all of the super-serious stuff that had been happening in the previous few chapters, I decided to toss in this more lighthearted installment into the story. I wanted to give them a chance to be normal again for a little while, to have a little fun. I hope you enjoyed the chapter and got some laughs out of it. Anyhow, don't miss the next installment, because there is definitely a lot more of this story to come. In the meantime, please keep those great reviews coming. Feedback is always appreciated.
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE:
It had been a month since Alex, Isabel, Max, Liz, Michael, and Maria had left Roswell. They had kept moving for that entire time, driving across the country in no direction in particular. The longest they had stopped anywhere was two days, and they only did that three times. Then, it was back on the road. The road was now taking them to Knoxville, Tennessee, and the group was discussing how long to stay.
"Look, we've been cooped up in this van with each other for a whole month," said Maria. "I mean, I love you guys, but it gets tiring...sitting in this van all day. I mean, how many times can we talk about Alternative vs. Rock, or Matrix vs. Crouching Tiger."
"She's right," said Alex. "We really need some quality time as couples, away from the others for a while."
"I still don't think its safe to stay in one place for too long," said Michael.
"Oh come on, Michael," said Maria. "What are the chances that the Feds are going to be looking for us in Knoxville, Tennessee. I mean, I wouldn't look for us here. Or, is it that you don't want to be alone with me for an extended period of time. Afraid you won't be able to keep your hands off of me."
"Oh, bull," said Michael. "We're not an item. You know that, I know that. Hell, you're the one who broke it off between us."
"Ah, your mouth says one thing, but I'd bet your thinking something else," said Maria.
"Oh, shut up," said Michael.
"Don't you tell me to shut up!" said Maria.
"OKAY!!" yelled Max, who was behind the wheel of the van. "Alex, Maria, I think you're right. We've been cooped up in here too long. We'll stay here a week."
"A week!" said Michael. "What the hell are we going to do in Knoxville for a week?"
"I can think of some things," said Liz, leaning in and kissing Max's neck.
"Me, too," said Isabel, running her finger down the center of Alex's chest.
Maria and Michael looked at them and simultaneously said. "OH, PLEASE!!"
**
The group stopped at a hotel in Knoxville. This time, they sprung for a nice one, spending what used to be about twenty dollars, but became 2000 dollars thanks to Isabel's magic touch. They got a suite with a main room that branched off into two bedrooms. Michael and Maria would sleep on cots in the main room, giving the married couples the bedrooms.
Alex and Isabel, for all of their suggestive behavior in the car, did not make love when they got to the room. Instead, they took a knap, with Isabel comfortably cuddled up against Alex, her head resting on his chest, his arms wrapped around her. They slept for two hours, before they woke up and both took a shower. After getting out of the shower and getting dressed, they decided what to do next.
"Hey, let's go see a movie," said Isabel. "Then get a bite to eat."
"Sounds great," said Alex. "Something normal after all of the craziness. Hey, I know. Lets go see the new Star Wars movie. I've been DYING to see it!!"
"Star Wars?" asked Isabel. "You want to take an alien to see Star Wars?"
"Come on, you'll love it," said Alex. "I can't believe you've never seen a Star Wars movie."
"I never said that," said Isabel. "Max loved the originals when we were kids. I like them, too, I was just pointing out the irony of it."
"Max likes, Star Wars, huh?" asked Alex. "Should we ask him and Liz to go with us?"
"No, I want it to just be you and me," said Isabel. "I want you all to myself."
"Okay," said Alex. "Let's go."
When they walked through the living room of the suite, they passed Michael and Maria crashed out on the couch, Maria snuggled up against Michael.
"Ha," said Isabel. "So much for them not being an item. Who are they kidding?"
"They just have to admit it to themselves, first," said Alex. He went over to a desk, took out a pen a paper, and left a note. The desk was close to Max's and Liz's room, and he could hear moaning and panting coming from inside. Alex grimaced, not wanting to think about an image of Max and Liz having sex.
"Good thing we decided not to try and invite Max and Liz," said Alex. "Sounds like Max is already showing Liz his light saber."
Isabel had to contain her laughter. "Hey, maybe we should play a little prank on them before we go. Something really sophomoric."
"Like what?" asked Alex in a mischievous tone.
Isabel walked over to the door, put her hand against the door knob, and sealed the door. "There," said Isabel. "Max won't be able to use his powers to unseal that. It will have to be done from this side."
"Oh, you bad girl you," said Alex, walking over and putting his arms around Isabel's waist. "Remind me to give you a spanking later."
"Hmm, only if I can spank you back," said Isabel, leaning in and kissing Alex on the lips.
***
Several hours later, Alex and Isabel were coming out of the movie theatre after seeing the film. "Wow, that Yoda/Dooku light saber fight was awesome!!" said Alex.
"Everyone in the theatre was cheering!" said Isabel. "Even I was cheering!! But, it was kind of tragic in the end, you know, watching Anakin and Padme get married, knowing that he becomes Darth Vader later on."
"I know," said Alex. "Star crossed lovers. Makes for great drama."
As they walked to a nearby diner, Isabel quieted down, in sharp contrast to her enthusiasm after seeing the film. Alex looked over at her, put his arm around her.
"What's wrong?" asked Alex.
"Oh, nothing," said Isabel. "I was just thinking about star crossed lovers, wondering if we are...you know, star crossed."
"What, you think I'm going to turn evil and put on a dark mechanical suit?" asked Alex jokingly.
"NO!" said Isabel, chuckling, as she slapped him on the shoulder. "Be serious! I mean, think about all we've been through."
"Yeah, and we're still alive, and together," said Alex. "How the hell can that be star crossed? You ask me, that makes us destiny, baby."
"Oh, please, don't use that word," said Isabel. "If I had followed destiny, I would be married to Michael right now! Yuck!"
"That was someone else's idea of your destiny, Izzy," said Alex. "You and I...we've made our own destiny, together."
The couple walked arm in arm into the diner. The lady behind the counter told them to have a seat anywhere, she would be with them in a minute to take their order. They sat down at a booth in the back of the diner. The waitress came by about a minute later, and took their order. After ordering some hamburgers (and a bottle of Tabasco sauce), Alex got up and went to the bathroom. Isabel sat at the table alone, waiting for Alex to get back.
"Hi there," said a man's voice from behind her.
Isabel turned and saw a guy in a leather jacket looking at her, smiling. Isabel just nodded in reply, then turned away from him.
"Now, no need to be anti-social, baby," said the guy, who got from his seat at the counter and came over to her table. "I just wanted to talk to you."
"Yeah, well, that makes one of us," said Isabel. "I'm just waiting for my husband to get back."
"Husband?" asked the guy. "Baby, you are so fine, don't tell me you couldn't do better than that guy."
"Like who, you?" asked Isabel, with a laugh. "Please! I'd imagine most of your dates would be right at home at the pound."
"Now, that wasn't very nice," said the guy. "Too bad your such a mouthy bitch, because with your looks...mmm, baby."
"Excuse me," said Alex, who just came out of the bathroom and had seen the situation. "You mind leaving my wife alone, please."
"Sure thing," said the guy. "You know, fella, you ought to teach that mouthy bitch of yours some manners."
"Oh yeah," said Alex. "Well, your Mother should have taught you some manners. Now, back off!"
"Too bad," said the guy, as he started to move away. "I'd bet she's a wild bitch in the sack."
Alex's fist were balled up, and he moved towards the guy. "Alex," said Isabel, grabbing his arm. "No."
Isabel's touch soothed his anger. He let out a deep breath, and sat down. "You okay?" he asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine," said Isabel. "Look, forget about him. Let's just have our dinner and enjoy it."
After eating, the couple walked back to their hotel which was a few blocks away. As they walked, the couple held hands and chatted about things.
"So, you think we'll settle down somewhere soon?" asked Alex. "I mean, we can't just keep running forever."
"I don't know," said Isabel. "I hope so. I want us to try and build some kind of normal life in one place. I mean, its actually neat, seeing the country and all, but I'm going to get tired of it very soon. Besides, I've been thinking about things since we left Roswell."
"Like what?" asked Alex.
"Alex, I want us to build a family together someday," said Isabel. "I want to have children, a nice home. But we can't do that as fugitives."
"We'll find a home, Izzy," said Alex. "Don't worry. I'll build a house for you myself if it will make you happy."
"And children?" asked Isabel.
"I want them, too," said Alex. "How many would you say?"
"I don't know," said Isabel. "All I know is that I want to be a Mother. Maybe not now, but someday. And I want you to be the Father of my children. You know, its funny, but Topolsky, when she was playing guidance counselor, did those surveys. She said my profile said I would be good things like being a Mother. I crave security, stability, and want to build that as part of a family unit. Up to then, I always thought of myself as being a supermodel or something."
"Na," said Alex. "You wouldn't be a good supermodel. Supermodels are shallow, self-absorbed. That's not you. Now, being a Mother. That, I think you would be great at."
Isabel smiled. "You really think so."
"No doubt," said Alex, kissing Isabel on the cheek.
When they got back to the hotel room, they found Max and Liz sitting in front of the television. As soon as they saw Isabel and Alex, they looked at them with annoyed expressions.
"Ha, ha, you two," said Liz sarcastically. "Very funny...the door thing. Very cute."
Isabel and Alex laughed. "Sorry," said Alex. "We couldn't resist."
"Isabel, this was your idea, wasn't it?" asked Max.
"Hey, I wasn't the one making all of the moaning and groaning noises in there," she said. "I mean, you two sounded like you were making a porno film in there."
"I had to bang on the door for Michael to let us out," said Max. "It took him twenty minutes to find out what you did to that door."
"Where are Michael and Maria, anyway?" asked Alex.
"Went to the restaurant downstairs," said Liz. "You two had better be watching your backs from now on!"
"Oooh, I'm SO scared!" said Alex.
"So, what movie did you go see?" asked Max.
"The new Star Wars movie," said Alex. "Attack of the Clones."
"No WAY!" said Max. "I've been DYING to see that!!"
"Told you he loved Star Wars," said Isabel. "Looks like you two brothers-in-law have something in common!"
"Why didn't you invite us?" asked Max.
"Max!" said Liz. "They probably wanted to be alone. You know, on a date."
"Besides," said Alex laughing. "It sounded like you were showing Liz your light saber already!"
Max threw a pillow at Alex, who deftly ducked it, then picked it up and threw it back at Max. He hit Max squarely in the chest with it. Liz then picked up a pillow and sent it flying right at Alex. This time, it caught him on the shoulder. Isabel picked it up this time, and threw it back at Liz.
Michael and Maria walked in a few moments later, and found the two married couples laughing and throwing pillows at each other. They looked at each other, then back at the two couples.
"OH, PLEASE!!" they both said.
****
Later that night, Alex and Isabel were sleeping in each others arms, and didn't hear anything as Max and Liz entered their room. "Shh," said Max to Liz. Then, they set about the task they were there for, and left quietly a few moments later.
The next morning, Alex was the first one to wake up. He moved to get up to go to the bathroom, but for some reason, could not move the sheets away from him. "What the..." he began.
Alex tugged at the sheets, and then saw what the problem was. "Isabel," said Alex, shaking his sleeping wife. "Wake up."
"What?" asked Isabel, sleepily.
"Don't look now, but the Empire struck back last night," said Alex.
"What?" she asked, then found she couldn't move her sheets. "What in the world?"
"They sowed the sheets to our bed," said Alex, tugging at the sheets.
*****
A week later, the group packed up there bags and loaded them into the van. "On the road again," said Alex, in a Willie Nelson sounding accent, as he tossed in the last bag.
The week's stay in Knoxville had done them all a lot of good. They felt refreshed and ready to get back on the road, again to nowhere in particular. The feeling of freedom that came with this once again filled them with renewed energy. The week off from the journey had also done good for Michael and Maria, who were definitely back together now, even borrowing Max's and Liz's room when they and Alex and Isabel went to the movies to see Attack of the Clones...for the third time that week! Liz and Isabel were getting tired of it, but Alex and Max couldn't get enough of it. The two husbands promised their wives they would see a chick flick when the next time they stopped for more than a day.
"So, should we head north, south, east, west?" asked Alex, who got behind the wheel of the car.
"Why don't we go east?" asked Liz. "I hear Virginia's beautiful!"
"Any objections?" asked Alex. No one objected. "Fine, east to Virginia it is."
End of Chapter Twenty-three. Chapter Twenty-four coming soon.
Okay, after all of the super-serious stuff that had been happening in the previous few chapters, I decided to toss in this more lighthearted installment into the story. I wanted to give them a chance to be normal again for a little while, to have a little fun. I hope you enjoyed the chapter and got some laughs out of it. Anyhow, don't miss the next installment, because there is definitely a lot more of this story to come. In the meantime, please keep those great reviews coming. Feedback is always appreciated.