A/N: What an update within 24 hours? Yes. Yes it is.

"Elizabeth, wait!" A voice called just as the four was leaving the station, Ella kept walking while the other three stopped.

"Elizabeth stop." A man said grabbing Ella's hand, she stopped and frowned looking back at him

"Excuse me, I don't know who you are but do not put your hands on her." Regina said pulling Ella towards her, not caring that this man looked like an officer, he had blonde flippy hair, and super light brown eyes.

"I apologize ma'am." He said, "I am officer Bryan, a friend of Ella's." he said reaching out his hand to shake hers, Regina shook his hand hesitantly.

"Regina Mills." Regina said, "Now what is it that you want with her sir?"

"I just need a moment with her, it will be quick, please Elizabeth." He spoke softly

"Fine you have 2 minutes." Ella said, she walked out the door, officer Bryan following her they sat on a bench, Regina, Tink and Kenzi went to sit in the Mercedes benz watching the two.

"Do you know who that is?" Regina asked Kenzi, "what's their relationship?"

"Well I know his name is Liam, Liam Bryan, I think Ella might have helped him back in the day, he's Jax's age was held back in high school for a while because he was raising a little boy I believe that's about it. That subject is very touchy for Ella. Besides Jax it was only him." Kenzi spoke

"She's never mentioned this to me before and we've had quite the discussions lately." Regina said, one hand on the steering wheel while gazing intently at the two.

"Thanks, Liam." Ella mumbled staring at her hands folded across her lap

"I only did this because of you, your friends could be sitting in prison you know assault isn't a joke Ella, what were they thinking?" Liam spoke

"They were protecting me, okay." Ella spat back

"From what?" Liam asked, "That navy man has a black eye and can't see out of it, I was informed that he was being deployed today." Liam spoke sternly

"I can't do this right now." Ella said getting up, Liam grabbed her hand again

"Quit running Elizabeth." He spoke softly

"It's Ella, Liam. Quit with the Elizabeth." She said her voice full of emotion, "What is it that you want from me?"

"Ella, I just want you to make better decisions." Liam said

"No, you aren't my father, you sure as hell aren't my boyfriend so stop Liam before the same thing happens, go back to your perfect life with your adoring girlfriend okay?" Ella said tears sliding down her cheek, "I don't need this right now I've been through so much to do this again, this isn't high school anymore, just because I was there for you at the time with Austin doesn't mean anything alright, so thanks for breaking the law for me but this will be the last favor I ask of you so if you don't need anything from me then I'm leaving." Ella said with her chest heaving and arms crossed

"Jeez who pissed in your cheerios?" he asked with an arched brow, Ella stood there in disbelief there he was making a joke in a serious situation

"Are you kidding me Liam?" Ella said she felt her neck bloom with heat

"Okay, okay I'm sorry I couldn't help it, I get it. I'm sorry, I just want to be friends again at least, Austin is six now, the same age as Roland, he remembers you, I just want you to meet him again, his mother left us." Liam said, Ella shifted her eyes reflecting hesitation, "Look Ella I'm not asking you to marry me or start something I just want Austin to be able to put a face to a name, that's it." Liam said, Ella sighed, she had a soft spot for kids, but this was crazy, fate or destiny or whatever was screwing up her emotions and it was pissing her off.

"I don't know Liam, I've been through hell today and I can't right now."

"I understand, listen there's a little show that the school is putting on today, Roland is going to be in it and Austin too, I'll see you there okay?" Liam spoke

"Okay." Ella said, "Thanks again."

"Of course, have a nice day alright." Liam said he flashed his dazzling smile complete with dimples and headed back into the station, Ella composted herself and made her way towards the Mercedes benz and got in the car.

"Soooooo." Tink said as Regina began to drive

"What happened bub?" Kenzi asked staring at her friend intently

"I think I need a drink." Ella mumbled closing her eyes, she rested her head in her eyes

"No drink dear." Regina spoke while driving

"Fuck." Ella mumbled, "A shot, a cigarette, a blunt. You gotta give me something to work with here."

"No Ella." Regina said sternly, Ella closed her eyes, she was literally about to cry it wasn't just about being denied the things she needed to cope it was more than that, she gazed out the window and saw that they were passing a park.

"Stop the car." Ella said

"What? No I'm not going to-" Regina started to say as she slowed down at a red light, Ella got out and ran towards the huge park

"What the hell Ella!" Kenzi screamed watching her run.

"Jesus Christ." Regina said pulling over, she got out and ran after Ella in heels.

"Holy shit." Tink said she and Kenzi locked up the car and followed Regina.

Ella ran and kept running she heard Regina behind, curse that woman for caring so much, there was no way she'd be able to keep this up she was so out of shape, so like any rational person she looked for the most climbable tree and started climbing trying to get away from the only person in the moment who cared about her and was chasing her. She climbed a little ways up and sat on a large branch with her back against the main trunk of it she hugged her knees and began to sob.

"Are you serious." Regina said looking up at Ella from the ground, Tink and Kenzi stood next to her breathless

"God damn, I feel like I could give birth right now." Tink said breathing heavily

"Please don't." Kenzi said breathing just as hard, Regina rolled her eyes and took off her heels, she was wearing a skin tight pencil skirt and a nice blouse, wishing she dressed more casual she began to climb the tree

"Holy shit." Tink said, "Regina what the hell be careful."

"Mind your mouth dear." Regina said, she kept climbing

"I can see up your skirt ya know." Kenzi yelled, her and Tink giggled

"Perverts." Regina said almost reaching Ella

"Sorry, couldn't help it." Kenzi said

"Listen we're going to go sit on that bench over there like normal people by the water, okay!" Tink yelled

"Got it." Regina said breathing harder from climbing

"Okay bye." Kenzi said walking with Tink towards the bench, Regina finally reached Ella and adjusted herself so she wouldn't fall, she had her legs dangling over the branch spread on both sides looking at Ella who continued to sob. She placed her hand on Ella's knee.

"I can't believe the things I do for you." Regina began

A/N: I know what you all are thinking, seriously another dude problem and walks into her life, why yes this is exactly what happened. Anyways I updated quickly because of reviews, hence, if you review i'll update quicker!

Xoxo, RM