Part 21 The Parker's, Maria and the children arrived at the Evans' and found that Maria's mother and Alex's parents were waiting along with the Sheriff, Kyle, Serena, Alex, Michael and Julie.

"Liz, Maria, Nancy, Jeff its great that you could come." Diane greeted them and hugged Liz and Maria.

"Thanks Mrs. Evans," Maria and Liz spoke at the same time.

"Wow, it's been ages since Liz and Maria spoke at the same time." Amy De Luca laughed.

"Oh, yes I remember." Nancy laughed. Thinking back to the days when Liz and Maria were little.

"And Alex and Kyle were so over protective of Liz and Maria. Actually Alex was over protective toward Liz. And Kyle was the same with Maria it seemed like they were brother and sisters in another life." Alex's mother pointed out also remembering.

There was a moment of uncomfortable silence.

"Aunt Lizzie, who is everyone?" Ricky piped up from behind Liz and Maria where all the children were hiding. Everyone turned to looked at him.

"Ricky, we will introduce you all later. Now, why don't you take your sister's with Isabel and Serena and wash up okay?" Liz answered and looked at Isabel as she nodded. And Isabel went over and picked up Jenny. While Serena picked up Anne.

"Liz whose children are they"? Amy DeLuca asked.

"Why don't we all sit down to eat and then the questions can be answered." Max appeared from inside the house.

"Max is right. Why don't you come with me so we can get the kids?" Liz asked Max.

"Okay, we'll be back in a minute." Max agreed and he and Liz went into the house.

+++++++++++++++++++ "Thanks, Max." Liz spoke and kissed him on his cheek

"Is that all I get?" Max joked acting hurt.

"No of course not." Liz spoke and pulled Max's head down to her and gave him a big kiss filled with passion that shocked Max.

"Well, how was that?" Liz asked when she broke the kiss.

"That was ...great." Max finally got out.

"Good now c'mon lets find the kids." Liz said as she walked away from Max.

Max took a big breath and collected his thoughts. Man, that was amazing. I have never felt that much passion before, he thought.

They all sat down for lunch and enjoyed chatting.

"That was a lovely lunch." Nancy commented. Everyone agreed.

"Why, thank you. Max and Isabel helped prepare the food and Philip did the barbecue." Diane answered and included her children who helped.

"Why don't we go inside for coffee and tea?" Philip asked everyone.

When they were all settled with drinks, and the children were siting on the floor, Max spoke.

"Everyone, we have something to tell you," he said, catching everyone's attention.

"Now, before we tell you, please hold your questions. My parents, the sheriff and Max's parent know what we are about to tell you." Liz explained. Allow me to introduce everyone. This is Michael's sister Serena." Liz pointed to her. "This is Julie, an old friend of Maria, Alex, Kyle and mine. Katie would you come over here?" Liz asked.

"Sure Lizzie," Katie answered and moved over to Liz and Max.

"This is Katie. She is mine and Max's daughter."

Ricky moved over to Maria and Michael.

"This is our son, Ricky." Maria spoke.

"What the hell... MARIA!!!!" Amy DeLuca shouted.

"MOM, would you please be quiet and wait till we have finished explaining cos there is an awful lot we need to explain." Maria told her mother.

Isabel went over to pick up Anne and sat with Alex.

"This is our daughter, Anne."

"And this is yours and Serena's daughter?" Alex's dad asked Kyle.

"Yes, this is Jenny." Kyle answered.

"Kids this is Maria's mother Amy. And these are Alex's parents." Liz introduced the parents to the kids.

"Hello" Katie and Ricky greeted them. And turned to Liz "Lizzie can we go and play while you tell the parents about who we are? "Ricky asked Liz.

"Of course you can. Mom and Mrs. Evans know the story, can you go with the children please?" Liz asked.

"Of course we can. I think we have got some of Isabel's and Max's toys that we can let them play with." Diane answered.

As soon as they left. Amy spoke up" Now, would you please tell me how my baby girl and her friends have children?"

"I am not your baby girl. I am eighteen." Maria argued with her mother.

"Ria, please we need to explain." Liz asked her best friend.

Max then decided to start the story. "Okay, now you are probably wondering how these children could possible be ours. Well, what I am about to tell you is a real true story. A long time ago, there was a King and Queen......

+++++++++++++++++++++++ In a black van outside the Evans' Two men sat in it looking at the house.

Matthew asked "Okay, how are we going to get the girl?"

Marcus thought for a minute " I can't go in someone might recognise me."

"I have got an idea" Matthew suddenly said." I could go in because they don't know I am working for the other side.

"Good idea try to get the girl. Without anyone knowing " Marcus agreed and unlocked the door.

Matthew opened the car door and spoke "I know what to do." He then closed it and went up to the path. And rang the door bell. ++++++++++++++++++ "I'll get it," Diane announced and Katie followed her.

She opened the door.

Matthew stood and smiled. "Hello, how can I help you?" She greeted warmly.

"Hi, I was wondering if I could see Liz Parker please?" Matthew spoke in his most charming voice.

"Of course. Who shall I say is calling?" Diane asked warmly.

'Tell her it's a friend," Matthew answered still smiling.

"Okay Katie, wait here please." Diane told her.

"Sure, nanna" Katie answered.

Diane smiled and went to get Liz.

"Why, hello you must be Max and Liz's daughter." Matthew greeted kneeling down to Katie's height.

"I am not supposed to talk to strangers" Katie replied, looking nervous. She did not like this man. I have got what those things that aunty ria calls. Oh yes bad vibes about him. Katie thought to herself.

"Oh but I am not a stranger I am a old friend of Liz's" Matthew reassured Katie. " I have got a puppy in the van. Would you like to see it?" Matthew asked smiling.

"I don't think so cos, mommy and daddy will be mad at me" Katie answered.

"I am sure they won't mind." Matthew tried to get Katie to change her mind.

"No, I better not." Katie stuck to her decision.

"Okay, I tried to play nicely but, if you won't co-operate. So I have to use force." Matthew said then put his hand over Katie's mouth and signalled to the car.

Katie was trembling with fright.

Marcus got out of the van and went over to Katie, grabbing her by the waist. Matthew's hand was still over Katie's mouth. She bit him and screamed for her Mommy.

They ran to the van and put Katie in the back with Matthew. Marcus ran back to the front and jumped inside. Liz came out just in time to see the van speed away.