| Title: Forgive, Forget, and Accept Author: David Email: [email protected] Disclaimer: I don't own anything, it does not belong to me. I am in no way associated with the UPN, Jason Katims, or Melinda Metz. Summary: The truth behind Alex's death and Tess's betrayal is revealed. And now the Roswellians must deal with it. Rating: R Category: Alex/Tess PART 3 Once again the room fell utterly silent in response to Alex's revelation. Michael stared dumbfounded, while Maria's jaw hung open. Although she had not moved or said a word, Isabel could feel a sharp pain make its way through her chest. A look of confusion crossed Max's face before it became twisted and contorted with rage. "You're lying," Max seethed. "He's my son, give him to me." "Max, I know you think he's your son," Alex said. "And I know that for the past seven months you've been trying to find him. But he's not your son, he's mine and so help me if you try to take him away from me I will kill you." Liz was taken aback by Alex's statement. The entire time she had ever known Alex she had never once seen or heard him threaten anyone. "Max," Liz said hoping to prevent any problems. Max looked from Alex to Liz, and then the baby in Alex's arms. Slowly Max approached Alex and looked more closely at the baby. He raised his hand and gently brushed his fingers through the baby's dark hair. Max looked Alex directly in the eyes and was surprised at what he saw. He saw fear, but not the type of fear of being hurt himself, but fear of losing what he held most dear in his life. Fear of losing his son. Max lowered his head, walking past Alex and Tess he left the room. Once outside Max leaned back against a wall. His hands were trembling violently and his breathing became quick and heavy. It was all for nothing. Robbing the convenience store at the risk of being hurt or killed. Getting Liz in trouble and taking the chance of never seeing her again. Going to LA with the possibility of leaving everyone and everything he ever knew and loved. All of it for nothing. Max couldn't control his emotions and immediately collapsed to his knees. Liz was quickly by his side wrapping her arms around him. Max buried his face in her shoulder and began to sob. Liz held Max slowly rubbing his back as he poured out his frustrations. "Come on," Alex said. "I know a place where we can talk." Ten minutes later the seven of them sat around a table at a local diner. Max sat between Liz and Isabel, desperately clutching Liz's hand. Alex and Tess beside each other, the baby in Tess's arms. Michael and Maria sat to their left, while Michael was rubbing his hands up and down Maria's arms. The entire time neither Max nor Isabel had said a single word. "It's freezing," Maria shivered. "So why are you guys hiding out up here?" "We're safe here," Tess said. "Cold weather is bad for the skins, causes their husks to crack and split." "So you're not working for the skins?" Michael asked. "No," Tess said as she leaned into Alex. "Okay the suspense is killing me," Maria said. "I'm just gonna ask this and get it out of the way. Are you and Tess together?" "Yes," Alex said. Alex snuck a quick glance at Isabel, he saw a mixture of hurt and anger in her eyes. Alex had often wondered how Isabel would react when she finally learned the truth about him and Tess. It was a moment he both longed for and feared. But it was also a moment that would have to wait until everything was explained. "So what do you all want to know?" Tess asked. "What's going on?" Michael asked. "It all started last year in December," Alex began. End Part 3 |