Ok So your reviews were right, I couldnt leave Maureen looking like the bad person so I just whipped this together to close it off nicely!

Enjoy...

Family is Chaotic Pt 2

Later that evening Elizabeth was sat out on the porch chair swing alone. She had politely asked to be excused and told Henry she just wanted five minutes alone. She looked around her; taking in the beauty of the world that surrounded her. She inhaled deeply.

'Penny for those' a voice came from the side of her

'Maureen...Hi' Elizabeth shifted in her seat, as her gaze fell to Henry's sister.

'May I?' She asked, and Elizabeth shuffled up, giving Maureen room to sit next to her. The two women sat in silence, the chair slightly rocking beneath them.

'I know why you did it' Elizabeth was the first to break the silence

'You Do?'

'Henry hasn't been home for at least 5 months, the time before that when he did come home you were not around, so that must mean you haven't seen him for what, a little over a year. He is useless with his phone so he doesn't call you, or text you, you had a recent relationship break down and I bet you haven't heard anything from your brother and then he shows up with his new girlfriend who was sat in your seat at the dining room table. You felt very much replaced' Elizabeth explained.

She recalled Henry's mother calling him telling him about Maureen's recent relationship break up. Henry had often spoken about how close he and Maureen were growing up, until he decided to head to UVA, causing a drift in their relationship, a void between them. One that Maureen appeared to miss more than Henry. Elizabeth had spent several hours with Henry one night looking through photos of his family; she noted how everyone had a 'seat' at the table. It wasn't the same seat but they always sat next to the same person, Maureen always next to Henry.

'Wow you're good' Maureen laughed awkwardly

'Reading people is kind of my thing'

'I am sorry I took it out on you, I just miss my brother. He was my go to guy. I am ashamed to say I am jealous of you' Maureen dipped her head

'But there is no need, you're Henry's sister, I am his girlfriend. Maureen they are two separate things, he can have a relationship with us both. You need to tell Henry how you feel'

'He wouldn't understand' Maureen dismissed it

'Well we will make him; together' Elizabeth nudged her playfully

'I am sorry I slapped you'

'It's fine, it meant I got more ice cream for dessert so it wasn't all bad' Elizabeth laughed.

'It wasn't ok, I am really sorry'

'Apology accepted' Elizabeth smiled and stood up

'Wait here' she asked Maureen as she disappeared into the house, returning moments later with a confused Henry

'Maureen what the hell, Elizabeth are you ok, did she hurt you again?' Henry immediately saw red

'Henry, just sit and listen, please' Elizabeth pointed to the space where she once sat. She watched as Henry slowly shifted his feet forward and took a seat.

'Maureen I'll leave this part to you' she smiled and left them both alone.

'I am sorry Henry' she whispered

'Not me you should be apologising too'

'Well Elizabeth and I have spoken, Henry I miss you' Maureen sobbed and continued to tell Henry her thoughts and feelings.

Elizabeth looked on through the living room window. She was desperate for Henry to drop his anger and pull his tearful sister in for a hug, which thankfully he eventually did. She smiled at the scene in front of her, her heart burning in her chest as she found herself missing her brother, just as much as Maureen missed hers. Perhaps that's why she understood why Maureen attacked her.

Elizabeth watched as Henry and Maureen stood and entered the house. Maureen nodded towards Elizabeth as an acknowledgment of what she had done for her. Henry returned to the side of his women. He snaked his hands around her waist and planted a soft kiss on her lips

'You are one incredible women do you know that'

'Henry' she squirmed embarrassed

'No one has ever gotten a McCord to apologise or admit to their true feelings, you amaze me everyday Elizabeth Adams'

'Well Henry I need to learn how to break through the McCord's otherwise how am I going to help our kids one day' she smirked as a smile spread across Henry's face

'Amazed, again, you are the women of my dreams'

'You're ok too, but I dream about Ice cream sometimes' She laughed and kissed him tenderly on the lips before resting her head on his shoulder, feeling safe in his embrace.