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“Because he doesn’t have a roll with you, Helen, and also because Max said he’d kill me if I went for that part.” Michael shrugged.

“Wha-t.” Liz stated, “What is that supposed to mean?” She was beginning to infuriate at that very second.

“He’s... Going for Odysseus.” Michael hid behind Maria.

“Still,” Maria replied, “How’d you get the part?” She shook her head.

“Hey, I resent that.” He scowled.

“Michael.” Maria scolded.

“Alright I used my powers to cast me the part.” He admitted.

“Erg, Michael!” Maria smacked him on the back of the head.

“Ah! Maria!” Michael flinched.

“What?”

“The hair.”

“You’re an idiot.” Maria walked away, Michael trailing not to far behind.

Liz sighed. Why was Max doing this to her? Well if he was going to role-play the part for try outs the least she should do is see how he did. She walked to the back of the stage and peaked through the curtains to see Max’s portrayal of the great Odysseus.

“Dear Penelope, my love, my wife. I have been so far away from your dear loving arms for far too long. 19 years I have wept and prayed for the day we would hold each other in our arms again. I have been through so many obstacles to get here and here I am. I am Odysseus, and I’ve come back for you.” Max read from the playbook as Odysseus, taking Liz’s breath away in the process.

“Very good Max Evans!” Mrs. Martinez praised, “Now read line 324.”

Max nodded, “Have you no heart woman!” He shouted with great emotion, “Do you honestly think I would lie about being your great hero and husband Odysseus? And what of my bed that I carved from oak and had in engraved into our room? Did the suitors replace it? I would kill the one that dare remove the bed I had spent many hours shaping and crafting! I hand made each post and set that bed together myself! No help needed! Single handedly!” Max shouted, then set his book down and looked to a stunned Mrs. Martinez, “Did I get it?” He asked nervous.

“My dear boy you should really consider HOLLYWOOD!” She shouted running up on stage, “YES! Yes you have the part! Liz! Maria! Everyone! We have an Odysseus!” She shouted.

Liz was frozen solid by Max’s performance. It was as if he really feels the way Odysseus felt, the anger, the rejection, and the love.

“Liz!” Maria grabbed her and dragged her to the front stage.

“Maria what are you doing!” Liz shouted trying to smack her away.

“Oh come off it Liz!” Michael scowled as he dragged her out.

“Liz! Maria! This is our great Odysseus.” Mrs. Martinez pointed to Max.

Max smiled, a bit pleased with himself for winning the role the old fashioned way, Unlike Michael.

“Well judging by the looks you and Liz are exchanging I’m guessing you two are already acquainted?” The teacher asked curious.

“In more ways than one sister.” Maria replied, breaking the silence, and the cold stares being passed between Max and Liz.

***

“Great just great.” Liz huffed, “We already have to do this stupid science project with them and now we have to share our stage with them Maria!” Liz shouted.

“Will you take a chill pill Liz!” Maria snapped rolling her eyes, “Sniff some cedar oil.” Maria took a small vial out of her uniform pocket, “And go serve table 6, they’ve been waiting for like 15 minutes.”

“Max is over there.” Liz whispered.

“Deal.” Maria replied and shoved the order menu in her hands and pushed her out the door to the diner.

“I hate when she’s so pushy.” Liz muttered to herself.

“Me too, especially when she gets all bossy and makes you do things you know you should but don’t want to.” Michael replied from inside the kitchen.

“Oh Michael, I didn’t know you were…”