Pre-Season 3, Liz compares her relationship to Michael and Maria's.

Michael Guerin is going nowhere in life, and he'll be the first to admit it. Ever the reckless, undisciplined teenager, Michael soon unknowingly finds himself thrust into a new chapter of his life, a chapter in which he'll have the chance to turn out differently, to be better. But is he ready for the twists and turns life has in store for him? Is he ready to BE someone?

Maria DeLuca and Tess Harding are best friends, but the two constantly clash when it comes to Tess's boyfriend, the ruthless and self-absorbed Max Evans. When wild-child Maria moves out of their apartment and in with their responsible, introverted friend Michael Guerin, everything changes.

Set in Season 2, after Tess moves in. Kyle wants her.