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Max lied across his bed, frustrated with the conversation he just had with Michael. Everything he told Michael was the complete truth. He felt that he was really in love with Maria. She did the most craziest things to make him laugh and they had the most interesting of conversations. He also told her things that he hasn't told to anyone. Not even Liz. Sure he had feelings for Liz but he didn't thing they were soul mates. Sure he saw visions from touching or kissing her but he has been around Kyle a lot this summer and he's gotten visions from him when he's touched him. So Max figured it was just something he shared when he healed someone. He would ask Isabel about it later to see what she has to say.

Max decided to give Maria and call to see what she was up to. He dialed her number and it rung twice before she picked up. "Hello?"

"Maria. This is Max."

"Hi Max. What's up?" she smiled at Isabel who was making kisssy faces at her.

"Oh well, not much. I was just calling to see what you were doing."

"Well, I'm at the mall with Isabel. We're pretty much trying to buy the stores out."

"Hmmm. Sounds nice." He replied meaning just the opposite. Shopping was not his thing. "So what are your plans for tonight?"

"I didn't really have any plans. I was waiting for this cute guy to ask me out. You might know him. He has dark hair and these piercing brown eyes and ears like Dumbo." She laughed.

"I do not have ears like Dumbo." He sputtered. He could hear Maria and Isabel cracking up in the background.

"Okay. Okay. I'm sorry you have very cute ears." She couldn't resist one more laugh. "So what did you have in mind for tonight?"

"I was thinking we could maybe go to the Starlight tonight for dinner and dancing."

"Sure. That's a plan."

"Pick you up at seven then. Okay?"

"Yes okay I'll be ready. `Til then. Bye Max."

"Bye Ria."

Isabel looked at Maria with a huge grin. "See you have nothing to worry about. That boy has been love whipped bye the Maria Belt."

Maria laughed and grabbed Isabel's arm. "Come on let's go. You have to meet Alex in an hour and I want to get home to soak in a warm bath in preparation for my date later on."

As they were walking off Isabel said. "So you need like five hours to get ready for one date?"

"Oh shut up and come on."