Deja Vu

Warm, Max was so warm, she didn't even want to open her eyes. She snuggled into Chloe feeling her arms wrapped all around her and sighed contently before slowly opening her eyes. The entire scene was so surreal, like the best dream she could imagine. Chloe was snoring softly holding her, sunlight streaming through the window of her old room. They were curled up on her bed it was all a dream of course and Max knew it but it was a wonderful dream. She was going to enjoy it as long as she could.

" Wakey wakey eggs and bakey. " She heard Joice call up the stairs and Chloe's eyes instantly shot open. She looked around them in utter confusion finally leaping up out of the bed and dashing down the stairs, leaving Max to abruptly realize this was not a dream. She got dressed and quickly followed her out the door just in time to nearly burst into tears. Chloe had hit her mom in a full out run and was holding onto her for all she was worth. " I love you mom.. I love you so much. "

She heard Chloe saying with so much emotion in her voice. When she got to the bottom of the stairs all three of them were just standing there tears streaming down their faces. " Chloe I love you too honey what's all this about?"

There was a silence for a minute as Chloe struggled with what she wanted to say. Max checked her phone, October 12th. One day after the storm. Wherever they were the storm had never happened. She remembered the words Samuel had spoken before and chose to save her girlfriend from stumbling over a story. She stepped forward and spun her around kissing her on the lips The astounding way Joice's jaw reached for the floor almost amusing her. " Chloe and I are dating. " She said trying to sound as confident as she could.

Then it happened, they heard a grocery bag hit the floor and turned to see David just staring at them silently. Finally though in his own way Max supposed he actually saved them both. "I suppose it's better than that Jason Bowers kid.. " He said before grabbing the grocery bag and carrying it into the kitchen adeptly changing the subject. "Breakfast smells great hun." He commented as he made his way to the table and sat down.

Jason .. Bowers … Jase… That guy was … Franks son ? The other Chloe had dated him.. no wonder he was a mess. Max thought off handedly as she struggled to digest the thought that in this world something had actually reproduced with Frank. Chloe for her part had remained nicely stunned for several minutes and now just nodded her head. "Yeah I was trying to find the right way to tell you.. I thought you would freak out. " She said to her mom who just shook her head and hugged them both. " If that's what makes you happy honey then I am glad for you.. maybe Max can get you to go back to school." She said offhandedly.

Max was just about to make a comment when Chloe's phone went off. Max leaned over and just stared for a minute. On the screen was a picture of her and that Jase guy. She had her arms wrapped around his neck and they seemed so happy. Chloe was just staring at it something almost like pity on her face now. She finally opened it up and read a text message that ironically enough was from him.

You: I love you.. don't come after me.

Jase: Blackwell parking lot .. thirty minutes don't be late..

They both winced at the text message before his last one wondering if it had been the last one the Chloe in this time line had ever sent. Chloe fired a quick one back as she started toward the door.

You: Got it don't try anything.

" We gotta go mom I am sorry Max volunteered me to help with cleaning up after that awful party last night. " She said dragging her out the front door before much could be said. Max sighed as they made their way out the front door. Being back here seeing everything just the way it had been before was eerie in a way. The world as they had known it no longer existed. Now it was this strange place composed of two worlds trying to find balance. For now though she could just be happy that Chloe had her mom and David back and she didn't have to see that sad look in her eye's anymore.

Chloe climbed in her truck and Max jumped in on the passenger side. Ironically it was Chloe who spoke first. "It's crazy it's like I am taking over this dead girl's life I am not sure how to deal with it .. but we will make it work. Least now I know why Mr tough guy hates me.. " She said grimacing at her phone.." It's got to be killing him to look at me. . " Max just smiled softly and put her hand on Chloe's leg of course Chloe would feel sympathetic . She knew all too well how he felt .. and at least she hadn't had to watch Rachel hang all over someone afterward.

She laughed punching Chloe in the arm. " Just don't go getting any idea's I am not into threesomes. " She said which brought a mischievous smirk to Chloe's face. " Oh come on Caulfield got to expand those horizon's " She laughed as they pulled out onto the road.

They pulled into the parking lot a few minutes later to find Jase sitting on the curb looking horribly bored. He looked up and sighed as they walked toward him pushing himself wearily to his feet. " I guess I have to baby sit you two and fill in the differences. Oh fucking joy " he said walking toward the school.

He talked as he walked but it was almost like he was on auto pilot. His dark eyes just seeming as if he were half asleep. " I dunno how it was before .. but stay the hell away from Nathan Prescott he's a creep. The new photography teacher should be starting today.. Hopefully he's better than the last one.. Don't leave the school until.. I come to pick you up… and for the love of god .. keep Victoria away from me… "He didn't offer much of an explanation instead stopping and pointing at Chloe. " I have a fucking restraining order against me that keeps me from going passed here. You are coming with me .. I have a lot of shit to tell you and not a lot of time to do it.. " That said before Max could say much of anything he was dragging Chloe off.

He better not try anything .. That's my Chloe. She thought suddenly feeling more than a little possessive.

( Sorry for the delay guys I came down with a really bad flue. Here is the next chapter I hope to do a lot more this weekend. )