Max unbeknownst to her had watched her the whole time. He gazed at her from his window hiding behind his curtains, when she had finally built enough strength to look at his window he moved back but still watched her. He could see the sadness in her eyes the longing to comfort her came but he stayed rooted to the spot unable to do anything but stare at Liz. She finally turned around and walked away not looking back. She knew that if she did nothing in the world could have kept her from going to Max. She had walked home after that and stayed on her balcony since then. She hadn't even cried. She was emotionally numb she had to be for Max's sake. After thinking about what had happened that fateful day she couldn't hold the tears any longer. They came in torrents. Liquid crystals rained down her cheek. She sat there curled up on her balcony sobbing. She couldn't stop the sadness of her loss washed through her like acid. Her heart burned. Liz Parker's heart was breaking.

Across town in his room Max suddenly felt an intense pain. He knew what it was. It was Liz she needed him. He suddenly hated destiny for not pairing him with the love of his life. She was more than just his love she was his oxygen his other half without her he could never be whole. He ran down his stairs and without a word to his bewildered parents got into his jeep and sped off. Isabel just smiled she knew where he was headed and she was happy that Max had finally taken control of his life.

Max parked his car near the Crashdown. He climbed up to Liz's balcony. She had finally fallen asleep, exhausted from crying. She was curled up in her chair the tears still wet on her face. He took one look at her and one solitary tear rolled down his cheek. She was pale and her eyes were puffy and even in sleep her expression was not peaceful. He couldn't do this to her. She stirred and woke up. Realizing where she was and that Max was looking at her she moved to wipe her tears. He gently grabbed her wrist and bent down to kiss away her tears. She wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him as if he were to go away any second. She would not let go. He disengaged himself from her arms. Thinking that he was leaving she tried to hide her disappointment and smiled when she realized that he was just taking off his jacket. He then scooped her into his arms and walked to her bed he gently placed her on the he bed and tucked her in. He then gave her a sweet kiss that made both their minds reel.