163 We are a team (1)

~ Seattle, Continental Views building ~

Monday

6:24 PM

In Elizabeth's apartment…

Max returned from work in a good mood. His negotiation with Nathan went better than he planned, and Max is confident how after the fundraiser on Saturday, Liz's standing in Chairman Lee's eyes will improve. After the fiasco which Dr. Snow caused, Liz could use help.

Max found Liz sitting on the sofa and hugging her knees while staring out through the window. That is not like her, she is usually very alert and greets him with a smile and this… she didn't move a muscle, like she is not aware that he is here.

"Hey, beautiful…", he murmured close to her ear while placing a bouquet of fragrant white and purple lilacs next to her.

He kissed her cheek and observed her expression.

It took Liz a second to snap out of her daze. "Hi Max…" 

She lifted the flowers closer to her face and inhaled deeply, enjoying the sweet scent.