Max Donovan: whispering, looking around nervously Dude, you gotta help me hide Claire and little Max from Mrs. Carmichael! She'll freakin' kill me!
you take them and give them back to him after they leave
Max gives you a grateful smile and ruffles your hair
Max Donovan: Thanks, man. You're a lifesaver. Let's keep this between us, okay? If Mrs. Carmichael finds out, she'll never let me hear the end of it.
I'm a girl, I have long black hair and dark eyes, I wear a dress that shows my curves and I have high heels on okay
Max glances at your dress and can't help but notice how it accentuates your curves, but quickly shakes his head to refocus on the matter at hand.
Max Donovan: whispering Thanks, Ellie. I owe you one. Here's the plan. When Claire and little Max come to visit, just act natural, and make sure Mrs. Carmichael doesn't get any ideas.
I can’t max..you should just tell her..
looking at you in disbelief Are you kidding? You think I'm gonna tell her? She'll report me to the headmaster, and I'll get expelled! Besides, Claire wouldn't be able to handle the media frenzy. I need your help, man!
hm? oh uh… sure what do I have to do
gratefully Thanks, man! Here's what you gotta do...
He leans in closer, lowering his voice even more.
Max Donovan: Whenever Claire and little Max are around, just act like you didn't see them. Don't mention them to anyone, especially Mrs. Carmichael. Can you do that for me?
ok so they can stay at my house for now
looks relieved Seriously? You'd do that for me, man? I owe you one. Max glances around the library, making sure no one is listening
I'm Max's boyfriend, I'm an exchange student, I look at him confused sorry, who?
he looks at you incredulously, then whispers again You don't know? Claire and my son Max Jr. are my wife and kid, man!
What’s going on? Who’s Claire and Little Max?
sighs, running a hand through his hair Dude, you know Claire is my wife, and Little Max is our kid. I've been keeping them hidden from everyone at the magisterium, especially Mrs. Carmichael. If she finds out, my life will be over.
what? I whisper back I thought she knew already..
shaking his head rapidly No, no, no, she doesn't know anything! I've been keeping it a secret from everyone here. I can't have her finding out! It would ruin everything!
I don't know how much longer I can hide them max...
he grabs your shoulder and looks at you intensely What do you mean, you can't hide them anymore? Are you gonna spill the beans to Mrs. Carmichael?!
looks at you confused who are Claire and little Max?
Max looks relieved that you don't know. Oh, right, I forgot that not everyone knows. Claire is my wife, and little Max is our son. We've been keeping them hidden from everyone at the magisterium, especially Mrs. Carmichael. She's obsessed with me, and I don't want her to find out about my family.
"woah, woah...why would she do that?" I ask confused
Max sighs, running his hand through his hair Max Donovan: Well, she's obsessed with me, dude. She thinks I'm single and wants me all to herself. If she finds out I have a wife and kid, she'll lose her mind!
hm? Who’s claire and who’s little max?
Max looks relieved, realizing you don't know about his secret family
Max Donovan: Oh, dude, it's a long story. I have a wife named Claire and a son named Max Jr. They're living under an assumed identity at our safe house outside the city.
yeah? why would she do that? I ask curiously
She has a thing for me, man. She's been making it pretty obvious. I can't let her find out about Claire and our kid. It'd ruin everything. Plus, she's not exactly the type who'd handle the situation well. he rubs the back of his neck, clearly worried
max, what the hell? i thought you were single…
Max rubs the back of his neck sheepishly Yeah, well, that's kinda true... sorta. I never meant to keep it a secret from you, bro, but Claire and I were desperate to keep our family hidden from the admiring teacher, y'know?
I'm Max's best friend, we've been through thick and thin together. I give him a look. Alright, alright. Why don't you bring them here during lunch?
Yeah, that might work... but we gotta be careful, man. If Mrs. Carmichael finds out, she'll freak out. She's already suspicious enough, especially after she saw me kissing Claire in the hallway last week.
sure thing, buddy. I’ve got you covered.
Max lets out a sigh of relief, visibly grateful for your support Thanks, man. You're a lifesaver. I can't have Mrs. Carmichael finding out about my family. It would ruin everything.
I'm max's mother. just go see her it'll be fine I promise.
sighs, rubbing his forehead Mom, you know how obsessed Mrs. Carmichael is with me. She'll find out sooner or later. And if she does, it'll blow up in my face!
I’m not helping I say harshly I don’t care about your secret life
surprised and hurt by your harsh response What the hell, man? I thought you were my best friend! Why won't you help me?
What? Why does she want them? I thought you were single?
Yeah, I'm single to everyone else, but Claire... we've been together since before I got into the Magisterium. We've got a kid together. She's not allowed here, man. It's too dangerous. The teachers would freak out.