The following scene was supposed to be a part of Act III but was cut because we decided we wanted the audience to be just as surprised as Max and Liz when they were caught on her balcony. We also considered using it as a flashback in Episode 118 "Don't Tell Mama", but it was cut for time.

INT. EVANS HALLWAY - NIGHT

Diane is knocking on Max's bedroom door.

DIANE Max, Honey, I know you're studying but could I have a
few minutes of your time? I'd really like to talk to you.

No response. Diane knocks again.

DIANE (cont'd) Max?

No response.

DIANE (cont'd) Max, Honey, I know you're upset,
but that's why I want to talk.

No response. Diane knocks again.

DIANE (cont'd) Max?

No response. Diane opens the door to find an empty room.

Cut to:

INT. EVANS LIVINGROOM - MOMENTS LATER

Phillip is watching TV. Diane enters from the hallway. She is upset.

DIANE Max is gone!

At Phillip's incredulous look:

DIANE (cont'd) I've searched the house; he's no where to be found.

PHILLIP (disappointed) I can't believe he'd do that. He's always been so trustworthy.

Phillip turns off the TV, and ponders for a moment.

PHILLIP (cont'd) (with resolve) We'll just have to find him. He'll think twice about sneaking
out again if his parents show up to take him home.
Call Isabel on her cell phone, she'll know where he's gone.

DIANE She and Alex went to the movies. Remember?

PHILLIP Oh, right. OK, you check outside in the yard, just in case.
In the meantime, I'll call the Parkers and see if his
partner in crime has also gone over the wall.

Diane heads outside and Phillip heads for the phone.