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about Max & Liz, they will be together, I promise… but in my story now, Liz doesn't want to be with him or see him right now. She's afraid that he'll break her heart. She's afraid that he might do something if he finds out that she's carrying his baby. Liz knows that Max already is having a hard time with his career and Jack so she doesn't want to burden him as well. She's keeping mum about her pregnancy cos she's afraid and also doesn't wanna burden him… but I promise they will be together soon…

Chapter 10

At the hospital, the doctor just finished checking on Liz so he came out to allow Naima to go in. "Is she alright? Is the baby alright?" Naima asked in a concerned tone. "She's fine, the baby's fine. You don't have to worry. If all's well, she can go home tomorrow." The doctor said. "What happened to her? I was just going to class and I saw her just faint when she saw her ex-boyfriend." Naima commented. "She's got a shock. Together with the heat of summer as well as overworking herself, it caused her to faint when she got a huge shock like you said she did. But she's fine, just make sure she doesn't overwork or pressure herself too much," the doctor replied. "Thanks. Oh, and if Max Evans, the movie guy, comes in, don't ever tell him that Liz is pregnant. I'm sorry but he's not supposed to know, you see," Naima said. "Sure, you can have my word on that," the doctor said as he walked to put his report on Liz at the nurses' station.

Naima went into the room where Liz was lying on the bed. "Hey girl," Liz said. "What happened just now? I woke up and found myself here," "You gave me a huge scare! You saw Max at the end of the corridor and just fainted like that. You've been overworking yourself, haven't you? That's what the doctor told me," Naima said. "Max was here? Oh my goodness. I don't want to see him right now. I don't want him to be here. Does he know about the baby? I'm so screwed right now," Liz said. "Don't worry; he doesn't know anything except that you fainted when you saw him, that's all. He's not going to know, I won't let him find out. Don't worry, ok?" Naima said, reaching out to give Liz a hug.

Later that afternoon, Max came over to the hospital. 'What is he doing here?" Liz asked. "What? He's here?" Naima looked out the window and saw Max standing outside the room. "Well, I don't know how he knew you were here. But Liz, you guys should talk, really. You don't have to tell him about the baby or anything. Just maybe tell him why you broke it off with him?" Naima told her. "I don't know, I don't think I can face him." Liz said. "You're a strong person, Liz. You can do this. I have to go now; I got a date with Josh tonight." Naima said, letting a smile creep up her face. "Josh? Max's minder?" Liz asked, shocked. "Yeah, but I won't say a thing, I promise. I'll come by tomorrow, ok? Take care girlfriend, and take care of this little one too," Naima said, giving Liz a huge hug and a pat on her stomach. Liz watched Naima go and wondered what she'll say to Max now.

"You better not do anything to her," Naima warned Max before leaving. Max went into the room and saw the love of his life on the bed. He wanted to hold her, kiss her and comfort her. He wanted to tell her he was sorry, ask her to take him back but he had to restrain himself. "Hey, are you ok? You gave me a shock when you fainted out of the blue just now," Max said, looking at the gorgeous brown eyes he never forgot. "I'm fine, thank you. Now will you tell me what you're doing coming back to Roswell?" Liz asked. "I wanted to see you. I wanted to ask you so many questions. I thought we were getting along just fine and then you broke it off. Liz, did I do anything wrong?" Max asked softly. "Look, I've gotten over this whole thing, ok? I just want to live my own life and see where it takes me. I'm really sorry for hurting you, Max. I just can't take living in some fairytale where I'm dating this movie star guy. I'm sorry. Just, just leave me alone and don't come find me again. Please, do this for me. Just let me live." Liz said, tears falling down her cheeks. Max wanted to wipe those tears off her cheek, he wanted to comfort her so badly. But he had to face the truth: Liz never wants to see him again. "Well, I hope you have a good life then. I'll never forget you, Liz Parker," Max said, then turning his back and granting Liz's wish. Liz watched him go, and then she broke down and cried uncontrollably. She cried for losing the love of her life, and she cried for her baby that it will never know its father.

Josh picked Naima up at Northwestern right on time. "Hey," Naima said. "Hey, you look so gorgeous today," Josh told her. "Thanks," Naima said. Josh brought her to a beautiful restaurant for dinner. Over dinner, they chatted about themselves, the things they do and about their own lives. Josh loved how Naima was ever so caring about her best friends Liz and Maria. Naima liked the way Josh was always so thoughtful of other people. At the end of the night, Josh took Naima all the way back to her room. "Thanks for tonight," Naima said. "I never had such a fun time with any guy before." "Thanks to you too," Josh said. Then he leaned in and gave Naima a kiss. "Call me tomorrow morning at about 9. I'll meet you for lunch," Naima said, handing her number to Josh and then kissing him before going into her hostel room.

A few months had passed rather quickly. Liz, Naima and Maria were doing their Christmas shopping together at the local mall. Over the months, Alex & Isabel had announced their engagement, much to the delight of everyone. Michael & Maria were keeping their long-distance relationship rather well as Michael loved come down to Roswell just to surprise the heck out of Maria. Naima and Josh were together, both working at their relationship. Josh even sent Naima a plane ticket on his birthday so she could go to New York for the day. Max and Liz never talked since that day. Max missed Liz a lot but knew that she didn't want to see him again. He never dated anyone since, and spent most of his free time looking after Jack and taking him out. Liz was really upset since Max left. She missed him so much. Liz too hasn't dated anyone since. She's no longer at Northwestern right now. She's currently working at the Crashdown Café where her parents take care of their now six-and-a-half-months pregnant daughter.

At the mall, Naima and Maria were picking out presents for their boyfriends who were coming down for Christmas while Liz was looking at the baby section. "Hey guys, do you think Michael will like this?" Maria asked, holding up a gorgeous blue sports bag. "Yeah, it looks like his style," Liz replied. "Yeah, I think he'll like this. Hey, what about this for Josh?" Naima asked, holding up a black shirt. "Sure, it looks really cool," Maria said. Both Maria and Naima purchased the presents, and then joined Liz at the baby section. "So, should we be getting stuff for him or her?" Naima asked, dying to know the sex of Liz's baby. "Why don't you guess?" Liz said, loving the fact that Naima and Maria were kept in suspense. "I say we should get stuff for a girl," Maria said confidently. "How did you know" Liz asked, surprised at Maria's answer. "I know you well enough, Liz," Maria said, as they burst out in giggles while choosing a few pink baby items.

At the annual Christmas party held at the Crashdown café, everyone was having fun giving and receiving presents. Josh and Michael arrived two hours late due to their flight being delayed cos of the snow. "Hey honey, I missed you," Michael said, as he kissed Maria. Josh went finding for Naima. "Naima, baby," Josh said as they both burst out in smiles and kissed. "Hey Liz," Michael said. "What's up Liz?" Josh asked. "Hey guys, it's nice to have the two New-Yorkers finally here!" Liz chirped. Josh looked carefully at Liz and got the shock of his life. "Liz, tell me honestly, are you pregnant?" Josh asked Liz point-blank.