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CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE:
It was around closing time at the Crashdown diner, and Liz was in the backroom beginning to tally up the receipts for the day. In the nearly four years that she and the others had been back in Roswell, Liz had taken on quite a bit of responsibility in managing the Crashdown part time. She was also going to school, studying for her undergraduate degree in biology, and would finish in one more semester. Then, her parents would take over managing the Crashdown again while she went to graduate school. Her husband Max, meanwhile, had already finished his bachelors, and was starting law school in the fall term.
"Hey, Liz," said Maria, coming in from the front. She was still working at a waitress to help pay her way through college and supplement the pay her husband, Michael, received as a Sheriff's deputy. It also helped to have the extra money to take care of her's and Michael's two year old daughter, Emily. "Last customer has left, the doors are locked!"
"Awesome!" said Liz. "Max and Charlie should be by in a little bit to pick me up."
"Charlie's birthday party is at 4PM, right?" asked Maria.
"Correct," said Liz. "Gosh. I can't believe he is already going to be three."
"Yeah, and he already has Max's quiet, serious personality," said Maria. "But, he also has your smile, though."
"I hear someone mention my name," said Max.
Liz turned and saw Max and their son, Charlie, come into the room.
"Hi Mommy!" said the little dark haired boy, who let go of his Father's hand and ran straight into his mother's arms.
"Hey, you," said Liz, picking up and kissing him on the cheek. "You guys are a little early."
"Charlie was a little anxious to see you," said Max. "So, we finished our ice cream and came over."
"How many scoops did you have?" asked Liz.
"Three," said Charlie, with a guilty expression.
"Charles Maxwell Evans, did you talk your Daddy into three scoops again!" said Liz, who then turned her head towards Max.
Maria laughed, seeing the same guilty expression on both Father's and son's faces. "Well, Liz, I'll leave you to scold your husband and son. I've got to help Linda and Samantha clean up, so I can get home to Michael and Emily."
"I talked to Michael on the phone," said Max. "He said little Emily was sacked out in his lap on the couch."
Maria chuckled. "That's my little Emily," she said. "You know, its funny, how the tough guy Michael Guerin is turned to putty every time by that little girl. He dodes over that child so much."
**
Alex Whitman sat in front of the computer, working on the designs for a new software program he and a partner he went to school with in Las Cruces are working on. He and his partner, Lester MacKenzie, met in the computer science program there, and clicked immediately, finding that they could pull their collective intellectual resources to do wonders with computer programming. Using the supercomputer at the University in Las Cruces, they were able to totally revamp the system and get it to run at an even faster rate than it was designed to, for which they received recognition from the school and immediate job offers by a new software company looking to make it big. Now, Alex was working in real time computer hook up with his partner.
"Yeah, if we adjust the algorithm, it should make it work," said Alex, to his friend who's face appeared on the screen's digital display. The fancy computer was part of his considerable pay package, which allowed him to afford a nice two story house in Roswell for him and his family. He commuted to the company's offices in Las Cruces.
"Yeah, we can get Marsters working on it tomorrow,"said Lester. "The problem should be corrected by noon."
"Cool," said Alex.
Just then, the sound of screaming children came bursting into the room, as a four year old boy in pajamas was chased into the room by a four year old girl in her pajamas, carrying a toy pistol.
"Bam, bam, got you, Kevin," said the girl.
"Yeah, Lisa, well you just got lucky!" said Kevin Whitman. "Next time, the robbers win, not the cops all the time."
"That's what you always say," said Lisa Valenti.
"You guys!" said Isabel, who came into the den with a two year old girl in her arms. "Kevin, I told you not to bother your daddy, and to get ready for bed."
"Look, Alex," said a chuckling Lester on the computer. "Sounds like you've got the gunfight at the OK Corral going on there, so I'll see you in the morning."
"Good night," said Alex, pushing a button and dropping the online connection.
"Alex, I'm sorry," said Isabel.
Alex bent down and pulled both Kevin and Lisa into his lap. "That's okay," said Alex. "I don't want to miss with Sheriff Lisa, do I?"
"Kevin was a robber, Uncle Alex, and I killed him," said Lisa.
"I hope you didn't kill him too much," said Alex.
"Alex, if you can keep them occupied for a few minutes, I'll go and put little Amanda down," said Isabel, reffering to their two year old daughter.
"Not before I give her a kiss good night," said Alex, coming over and taking his daughter into his arms. "Good night, my little sweetie," he said, kissing her on both cheeks, making Amanda laugh. Alex always loved it when she smiled or laughed, because she looked so much like Isabel when she was happy.
He handed his daughter back to Isabel, and turned his attention back to Kevin and Lisa. Alex played with them for another half an hour, before Isabel rescued him and helped him put the two children to bed. They put them both in Kevin's room, kissed them good night, then went into the living room.
They both fell down on the couch with a sigh. Isabel leaned her head on Alex's shoulder. "Kyle and Tess owe us, big time," she said.
"Yeah, they get both Kevin AND Amanda when we want to be alone for an evening," said Alex. "It amazes me how one little girl, one extra kid, seems to make all the difference in the amount of energy they generate."
"You know," said Isabel. "Its funny how things change. Once, I would have never let Tess NEAR my babies. Now, she's Aunt Tess to Kevin and Amanda."
"I'm glad," said Alex. "We were right to give her a chance to proove herself. She has, with flying colors. The past belongs in the past."
"Yeah," said Isabel.
"You know," said Alex, leaning over and kissing Isabel's neck. "The children are asleep. I think this gives us an opportunity to bring back something GOOD from the past."
"Oh," said Isabel, as she captured Alex's lips in a kiss. "What DID you have in mind?"
"Remember when we used to make out on your parent's couch when they weren't there," said Alex.
"Um," said Isabel. "I remember my parents almost caught us once or twice."
"We were to slick for them," said Alex. "My parents, too. Care to make out like a couple of teenagers?"
"Bring it on," said Isabel.
She lay on her back on the couch, while Alex lay on top of her. The two of them then became caught up in their passions.
***
"So," said Tess, as she nibbled on Kyle's earlobe. "Think Lisa is running Alex and Isabel ragged?"
"Lisa and Kevin, the dynamic duo," said Kyle, as he nuzzled Tess' hair. "You bet they are. I'd bet they are playing cops and robbers."
"Ha, and you know who is playing the cop," said Tess, as she climbed on top of Kyle under the sheets of their bed.
"My baby girl, of course," said Kyle, pulling Tess closer to him.
She lay her head on Kyle's chest, and enjoyed just being in her husbands arms. "She's a daddy's girl alright," said Tess.
"Now, now, I definitely detect her Mommy's teasing personality in there," said Kyle, kissing the top of her head. "She looks so much like you, which is why she has me wrapped around her little finger."
"Oh, are you saying you can't resist me, Buddha Boy?" asked Tess, kissing Kyle on the lips.
"Damned straight," said Kyle. "But, you know, I have to get up for work in the morning. You know Dad hates it when I'm late for shift, and absolutely refuses to accept you are to blame for it when I am late."
"That's because he expects all of his deputies to be responsible enforcers of the law," said Tess, in a playfully serious voice.
"No, its because you have HIM wrapped around YOUR little finger," said Kyle. "Like Mother, like daughter. You just bat those eyes at him, and he is PUTTY! And you've seemed to teach Amy that, because she does it to him, too. I tried it, and it didn't work."
Tess laughed, then her expression turned serious as she looked into Kyle's eyes. "Kyle," she said softly. "Thank you, for making me the happiest martian on Earth. I love you."
"Ditto, from your favorite human," said Kyle.
They began to kiss, and then the passions got even more heated. "Um, what about being late to work tomorrow?" asked Tess.
"Screw it," said Kyle.
"Took the words right out of my mouth," said Tess.
****
Maria came into her apartment, closing the door quietly as she came in. Smiling, she walked over to her husband, dosing on the couch with a sleeping little girl in his arms.
She bent down, and kissed Michael on the forehead. He woke up, and smiled. "Hey, pixie," he said.
"Hey, yourself," said Maria. "You've got to work tomorrow. You should be in bed, and so should she."
"Well, I knew you would be home soon, so I figured we could stay here until you got home," said Michael.
"Yeah, I know why you didn't put her to bed," said Maria. "You just didn't want to let her go. You love having her sleep in your lap."
"Its okay," said Michael nonchalantly.
"Bull," said Maria. "You love it, you KNOW you love it."
"Yeah, well, love it or not, its time for all of us to get to bed," said Michael.
"Come on," said Maria. "I'll help you put Emily to bed. Then, I'll tuck you in, too."
"Well, don't tuck me in too much," said Michael, picking Emily up and carrying her towards her room. "I DO have to work tomorrow, you know."
End of Chapter Thirty-three. Chapter Thirty-four coming soon.
Okay, this chapter was meant to give you the set up of where they all are, four years after returning to Roswell. Them, their kids, their extended family, living happy lives in Roswell. Along with some cute and romantic moments turned in because I like being mushy once in a while. Now, next chapter-watch that happy little docile life get SHAKEN!!!!! That's right-you know I couldn't leave them content for long. More trouble, adventure, and excitement along the way, including some shocks. So, stay tuned for the next installment, please do keep those reviews coming in the meantime. Feedback is always appreciated.
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE:
It was around closing time at the Crashdown diner, and Liz was in the backroom beginning to tally up the receipts for the day. In the nearly four years that she and the others had been back in Roswell, Liz had taken on quite a bit of responsibility in managing the Crashdown part time. She was also going to school, studying for her undergraduate degree in biology, and would finish in one more semester. Then, her parents would take over managing the Crashdown again while she went to graduate school. Her husband Max, meanwhile, had already finished his bachelors, and was starting law school in the fall term.
"Hey, Liz," said Maria, coming in from the front. She was still working at a waitress to help pay her way through college and supplement the pay her husband, Michael, received as a Sheriff's deputy. It also helped to have the extra money to take care of her's and Michael's two year old daughter, Emily. "Last customer has left, the doors are locked!"
"Awesome!" said Liz. "Max and Charlie should be by in a little bit to pick me up."
"Charlie's birthday party is at 4PM, right?" asked Maria.
"Correct," said Liz. "Gosh. I can't believe he is already going to be three."
"Yeah, and he already has Max's quiet, serious personality," said Maria. "But, he also has your smile, though."
"I hear someone mention my name," said Max.
Liz turned and saw Max and their son, Charlie, come into the room.
"Hi Mommy!" said the little dark haired boy, who let go of his Father's hand and ran straight into his mother's arms.
"Hey, you," said Liz, picking up and kissing him on the cheek. "You guys are a little early."
"Charlie was a little anxious to see you," said Max. "So, we finished our ice cream and came over."
"How many scoops did you have?" asked Liz.
"Three," said Charlie, with a guilty expression.
"Charles Maxwell Evans, did you talk your Daddy into three scoops again!" said Liz, who then turned her head towards Max.
Maria laughed, seeing the same guilty expression on both Father's and son's faces. "Well, Liz, I'll leave you to scold your husband and son. I've got to help Linda and Samantha clean up, so I can get home to Michael and Emily."
"I talked to Michael on the phone," said Max. "He said little Emily was sacked out in his lap on the couch."
Maria chuckled. "That's my little Emily," she said. "You know, its funny, how the tough guy Michael Guerin is turned to putty every time by that little girl. He dodes over that child so much."
**
Alex Whitman sat in front of the computer, working on the designs for a new software program he and a partner he went to school with in Las Cruces are working on. He and his partner, Lester MacKenzie, met in the computer science program there, and clicked immediately, finding that they could pull their collective intellectual resources to do wonders with computer programming. Using the supercomputer at the University in Las Cruces, they were able to totally revamp the system and get it to run at an even faster rate than it was designed to, for which they received recognition from the school and immediate job offers by a new software company looking to make it big. Now, Alex was working in real time computer hook up with his partner.
"Yeah, if we adjust the algorithm, it should make it work," said Alex, to his friend who's face appeared on the screen's digital display. The fancy computer was part of his considerable pay package, which allowed him to afford a nice two story house in Roswell for him and his family. He commuted to the company's offices in Las Cruces.
"Yeah, we can get Marsters working on it tomorrow,"said Lester. "The problem should be corrected by noon."
"Cool," said Alex.
Just then, the sound of screaming children came bursting into the room, as a four year old boy in pajamas was chased into the room by a four year old girl in her pajamas, carrying a toy pistol.
"Bam, bam, got you, Kevin," said the girl.
"Yeah, Lisa, well you just got lucky!" said Kevin Whitman. "Next time, the robbers win, not the cops all the time."
"That's what you always say," said Lisa Valenti.
"You guys!" said Isabel, who came into the den with a two year old girl in her arms. "Kevin, I told you not to bother your daddy, and to get ready for bed."
"Look, Alex," said a chuckling Lester on the computer. "Sounds like you've got the gunfight at the OK Corral going on there, so I'll see you in the morning."
"Good night," said Alex, pushing a button and dropping the online connection.
"Alex, I'm sorry," said Isabel.
Alex bent down and pulled both Kevin and Lisa into his lap. "That's okay," said Alex. "I don't want to miss with Sheriff Lisa, do I?"
"Kevin was a robber, Uncle Alex, and I killed him," said Lisa.
"I hope you didn't kill him too much," said Alex.
"Alex, if you can keep them occupied for a few minutes, I'll go and put little Amanda down," said Isabel, reffering to their two year old daughter.
"Not before I give her a kiss good night," said Alex, coming over and taking his daughter into his arms. "Good night, my little sweetie," he said, kissing her on both cheeks, making Amanda laugh. Alex always loved it when she smiled or laughed, because she looked so much like Isabel when she was happy.
He handed his daughter back to Isabel, and turned his attention back to Kevin and Lisa. Alex played with them for another half an hour, before Isabel rescued him and helped him put the two children to bed. They put them both in Kevin's room, kissed them good night, then went into the living room.
They both fell down on the couch with a sigh. Isabel leaned her head on Alex's shoulder. "Kyle and Tess owe us, big time," she said.
"Yeah, they get both Kevin AND Amanda when we want to be alone for an evening," said Alex. "It amazes me how one little girl, one extra kid, seems to make all the difference in the amount of energy they generate."
"You know," said Isabel. "Its funny how things change. Once, I would have never let Tess NEAR my babies. Now, she's Aunt Tess to Kevin and Amanda."
"I'm glad," said Alex. "We were right to give her a chance to proove herself. She has, with flying colors. The past belongs in the past."
"Yeah," said Isabel.
"You know," said Alex, leaning over and kissing Isabel's neck. "The children are asleep. I think this gives us an opportunity to bring back something GOOD from the past."
"Oh," said Isabel, as she captured Alex's lips in a kiss. "What DID you have in mind?"
"Remember when we used to make out on your parent's couch when they weren't there," said Alex.
"Um," said Isabel. "I remember my parents almost caught us once or twice."
"We were to slick for them," said Alex. "My parents, too. Care to make out like a couple of teenagers?"
"Bring it on," said Isabel.
She lay on her back on the couch, while Alex lay on top of her. The two of them then became caught up in their passions.
***
"So," said Tess, as she nibbled on Kyle's earlobe. "Think Lisa is running Alex and Isabel ragged?"
"Lisa and Kevin, the dynamic duo," said Kyle, as he nuzzled Tess' hair. "You bet they are. I'd bet they are playing cops and robbers."
"Ha, and you know who is playing the cop," said Tess, as she climbed on top of Kyle under the sheets of their bed.
"My baby girl, of course," said Kyle, pulling Tess closer to him.
She lay her head on Kyle's chest, and enjoyed just being in her husbands arms. "She's a daddy's girl alright," said Tess.
"Now, now, I definitely detect her Mommy's teasing personality in there," said Kyle, kissing the top of her head. "She looks so much like you, which is why she has me wrapped around her little finger."
"Oh, are you saying you can't resist me, Buddha Boy?" asked Tess, kissing Kyle on the lips.
"Damned straight," said Kyle. "But, you know, I have to get up for work in the morning. You know Dad hates it when I'm late for shift, and absolutely refuses to accept you are to blame for it when I am late."
"That's because he expects all of his deputies to be responsible enforcers of the law," said Tess, in a playfully serious voice.
"No, its because you have HIM wrapped around YOUR little finger," said Kyle. "Like Mother, like daughter. You just bat those eyes at him, and he is PUTTY! And you've seemed to teach Amy that, because she does it to him, too. I tried it, and it didn't work."
Tess laughed, then her expression turned serious as she looked into Kyle's eyes. "Kyle," she said softly. "Thank you, for making me the happiest martian on Earth. I love you."
"Ditto, from your favorite human," said Kyle.
They began to kiss, and then the passions got even more heated. "Um, what about being late to work tomorrow?" asked Tess.
"Screw it," said Kyle.
"Took the words right out of my mouth," said Tess.
****
Maria came into her apartment, closing the door quietly as she came in. Smiling, she walked over to her husband, dosing on the couch with a sleeping little girl in his arms.
She bent down, and kissed Michael on the forehead. He woke up, and smiled. "Hey, pixie," he said.
"Hey, yourself," said Maria. "You've got to work tomorrow. You should be in bed, and so should she."
"Well, I knew you would be home soon, so I figured we could stay here until you got home," said Michael.
"Yeah, I know why you didn't put her to bed," said Maria. "You just didn't want to let her go. You love having her sleep in your lap."
"Its okay," said Michael nonchalantly.
"Bull," said Maria. "You love it, you KNOW you love it."
"Yeah, well, love it or not, its time for all of us to get to bed," said Michael.
"Come on," said Maria. "I'll help you put Emily to bed. Then, I'll tuck you in, too."
"Well, don't tuck me in too much," said Michael, picking Emily up and carrying her towards her room. "I DO have to work tomorrow, you know."
End of Chapter Thirty-three. Chapter Thirty-four coming soon.
Okay, this chapter was meant to give you the set up of where they all are, four years after returning to Roswell. Them, their kids, their extended family, living happy lives in Roswell. Along with some cute and romantic moments turned in because I like being mushy once in a while. Now, next chapter-watch that happy little docile life get SHAKEN!!!!! That's right-you know I couldn't leave them content for long. More trouble, adventure, and excitement along the way, including some shocks. So, stay tuned for the next installment, please do keep those reviews coming in the meantime. Feedback is always appreciated.