The POdsters and the Slayerettes

Spoilers

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1/31/02 - Ep. 14 spoilers

2/25/02 - Rest of the season spoilers

Season 3
John Doe's (Jeff Parker) song "Totally Yours," from "Freedom Is..." will be featured in the Jan. 8 "Roswell," playing at the end of an episode in which one of the show's couples breaks up.  
Liz's parents will make good on their promise to ship young Ms. Parker off to Winnaman Academy -- a Vermont boarding school.
Liz is paired with a pothead roommate named Eileen Burrows. Eileen will give Liz her first taste of marijuana.
Liz tells Eileen to call her "Beth," and claims to be from Anaheim, Calif. She also claims to have not left a boyfriend behind. At first.
While chatting in the Winnaman dean's office, Liz begins to exhibit telekinetic superpowers!
Maria will hit the road. She'll visit "first-kiss" Billy Darden in Manhattan, and follow up with a visit to Liz in Vermont.
Meta-Chem, Michael's new employer, will mortally wound one of Michael's security-guard buddies ­ in an effort to force Michael to use his "healing powers." Trouble is, Meta-Chem doesn't realize that Michael has no healing powers; only Max does. Michael's pal Monk does not survive the episode.
Max will heal a mortally-wounded Jim Valenti (which I guess means Roswell's former sheriff will probably be getting superpowers too).
The Meta-Chem folks catch Max healing Valenti. We learn Meta-Chem learned about the "healer" via reports of Liz taking a bullet in the diner (Meta-Chem has her ketchup-stained Crashdown uniform, among other things) and the remarkable recovery of a ward full of cancer kids a little over a year ago.
Meta-Chem, it turns out, has been searching for "the healer" on behalf of a 92-year-old billionaire.  

Episode 14

Title: Chant Down Babylon

We learn that Max really isn't dead but that his spirit has been absorbed into Clayton s body as a result of Max's healing in the previous episode - more than that, Clayton now looks like Max but he s dueling to keep Max s spirit from taking over. Believing that ridding Liz s presence within his mind will help free him, Clayton (who looks like Max now) goes to Vermont to find and kill Liz. Meanwhile, Liz and Maria learn of Max s death and are in a state of mourning. When Clayton/Max shows, Liz eventually comes to believe she must kill this Max/Clayton person, and in her play to do so, she actually brings Max back to life, killing Clayton in the process. Meanwhile, Isabel is fatally wounded in the fight to save Max at the lab, and in Michael and Jesse s efforts to save her, Jesse is told the truth about her alien identity.

Highlights: Max isn't dead - he is now inhabiting the body of Clayton (who now looks like Max) but must battle Clayton for control of the body to ultimately save himself as well as Liz. Jesse is finally told the truth about Isabel's alien identity

Go to wildfeed for more info. 
Episode 15

Episode 315 - Who Died and made you Boss

Max, Liz and Maria are back at West Roswell High.

Max is back in his body.  Transfer or whatever must of happened at the end of #14.
It's not that bad.  It's kind of sad.  Jesse wants to run off with Isabel and put their marriage first.  But she can't put herself ahead of her family.  She has to stay to take care of her brothers.
Max and Liz are eating lunch together. Talking about how there is only 3 month left of school (or maybe their contracts).  I don't know if they are "together".

Maria is having a hard time at school.  A kid teases her because she was supposed to be opening up for O-Town.
Phillip Evans comments that Liz's little adventure was a high priced 2 weeks for Jeff.
Kyle is around.  He actually has some lines in this episode.  He has a heart-to-heart with Jesse and he watches the Men In Black drive off with Jesse.  He skips off and tells the others.

When Jesse sees the Shrink, the Shrink keeps a patient file, session notes on Jesse, etc. When Jesse leaves the office, Michael gets a bright idea and decides to steal the file.  When the Shrink sees that his office has been broken into he calls the FBI, thinking that the Mafia is now after him.

Reposted by Taffy, Originally from the OTO Covina thread on FF (Filming Spoilers):

OK some things from Covina shoot today and they are out and about in
LA area tomorrow filming.

Scenes being filmed from info today and tomorrow.

Filming Episode 15

Kyle and Jesse garage scenes

Jesse and Max talk

Jesse gets picked up by Burns who is a agent.
Shown a file during interogation of Max, Isabel, Michael.

Isabel runs towards sounds of gunshots

Jesse and others dispose of Burns body

 

Tomorrow out and around LA area filming

Michael and Maria inside the Jette

It said Michael reveals his DARK side to Maria

Michael throws Maria out of the car

Max and Liz Collect Maria and Liz theorizes

Max and Liz scene alone playing at a minature
golf place DISCUSS RELATIONSHIP  

Episode 16

Episode 316 - Crash

Liz: What are you doing?

Max: Landing on Mars.
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Liz: I need a tuna melt, grilled cheese, fries on both and two malts and â¤" (looking at the â¤cookâ¤?) I cannot get used to the hat.

Max works the grill.  In an apron.  And paper hat.

Max: Just doing my part.

Liz uses her BRAIN and comes up with the idea to get the Army van and the uniforms of the two guys by playing damsels in distress.  I got the fell LIz was in charge at that point.  She signals the guys and tells them when to act.  She uses her MIND but as far as the Aliens are concerned that is  Super Power.  LOL

Yes the second Major shoots the Major in the head.  These were the same guy who were gonna kill Colonel Ted, Connie, break Michael's fingers.  I don't think Max and Michael knew he was going to get shot in the head.  They just put him there for a live body to replace Colonel Ted, so people wouldn't get suspicious right away.

NO mention of the Alien Pilot ONLY the cargo.  That's our Pod Squad why the HELL ask questions.

Diane is afraid because Phillip has her convinced they killed Tess.  She thinks her children murdered a pregnant woman in cold blood.

Yes we are down to 18.

Max and Liz seem VERY happy.  In fact SOMETHING happened in Who died and Chant down that made them closer.  He isn't treating her like shit.  They even share a look in this one at the end .  They work together as a team again.  Which worries the hell out of me not to get my hopes up for the last 2.  Destiny and HOM are still VERY fresh in my mind

Michael and Maria still seem wierd. Like not together but S1 together and at the end I think they are S2 together.

BTW Michael and Connie share a kiss.  Thought all the Candies would just LOVE that.

 

One thing to look forward to: Amy Deluca has 2 lines.

Amy is around to sell her crap for the UFO festival.

This episode, IMO, is a Michael-centric episode.

Jeff and Max are building a relationship.  He lets Max work the grill while Michael is AWOL.

Jesse goes on his FIRST business trip out of town since he's been married. (Maybe TPTB didn't watch the New Years episode?)

This episode revolves around a military crash.  I do not like the way the military is protrayed in this episode.  And I will absolutely not be watching this episode, especially when Soldiers and Sailors are dying so KHo can have freedoms.

DREAMER SCENE!!!!!!!!

A GOOD ONE!!!!!!!!!!

Max crosses over to Liz

MAX:  We'll meet at Michael's Hurry up.

Liz: Be careful.  If there is a ship there.........
Please don't get on it.

Max:  Not a chance in HELL!

Then they kiss

MAx and Michael disguise themselves with Alien Masks to invade the Military  LMAO  

And disguise their voice by taking hits of baloons.

The special cargo fits into a duffle bag.... So I don't think it's Tess or their son.

For the Candies:
Maria watches as Michael steps up.
MICHAEL: Sorry for suggesting you'd be better off dead.
Maria eyes him. Kisses him.  Leaves him stunned.
MARIA: Go.  Do a good thing.
MICHAEL: Yes.  I think I will.

Our Dream couple are VERY considerate and APPRECIATIVE of each other

I wish there was only enough left of Tess to fit in a duffel bag.  But sadly no the "cargo" isn't Tess.

It ends with the Father and daughter riding off into the sunset and Max/Liz and Maria/Michael having a light shipper moment... and they have the cargo.

Why was Michael fired?  Because he missed work AGAIN.  
IT is during the Crashfestival/UFO Convention, the place is packed.
Jeff is fed up.
He let's Max fill in.

NEVER said Tess was the pilot.

What Diane saw "I'm positive PHillip.  I don't know how she did it unless she walked through the wall and that's impossible."

Phillip : Yeah it is.  What about Max?

Diane: Isabel says he's spending ALL his time with Liz.

Phillip: Is that true?

Isabel(comming out of the restraunt): I'll take care of him.

Diane (frightened) : Who? Your father?

Isabel: huh?  The Valet, Mom.  I'll get the tip.

Isabel steps out of the frame leaving Diane SPOOKED.

Kyle's still on the show?????
Nope no Kyle  OR Valenti before someone asks

 

Tidbits in Order

ACT ONE
A Military Jet crashed into a UFO
THE CRASHFEST IS BACK!!!!!!  (One CHAD cleared up)
Amy is selling Alien dodads at the Crashdown
Max is cooking at the crash.
Micheal is fired.
Jeff is warming up to Max.
Max is using his powers to make food.
Michael shows up and begs for his job back.
Until he hers there is a conference about the crash and then her runs away.
Isawhore is watching the press conference on TV
Diane shows up and Isaho isn't happy
She jokes with her mom about her great sex life
(YICK)
Press conference.
Military coverup.  It was just an experimental plane...
They haul the pilot's grown daughter out and procalim him a hero
Michael asks the wrong questions and they run away
but we find out that the pilot ejected safely from the crash because Michael found his helmet.

END ACT ONE

ACT TWO
Connie (the pilot's daughter.  She's in the military too) is sittin gin a dingy hotel room.  Staring at a pic of her and her dad.
Micheal broke in and tells her her father is alive shows heer the helmet and that he saw that the chair was ejected and her father was alive at least long enough to eject and get out.
She says she is a trained killer, and she could kick his ass and GET OUT, but the qeustions are now on her mind.
Jesse is having his FIRST out of town business trip (ONe chad closes another begins)
Phillip and Diane on cell phones.  Diane saw Isawhore use her powers.  She is with Phillip that they are hiding something.
Connie goes to the military and askes them about the helmet and gives it to them.
They tell her that her father was a traitor.
She leaves.
They decide she must be killed.

ACT THREE
Amy and Maria talking about Amy not being able to get more supplies for her Alien busniess. (No clue why that's in there)
Two army Major's go to the Crashdown and talk abotu breaking Michael's fingers to shut him up.
Maria is their waitress.
While they are there, Michael, Max Liz and Connie show up.  ANd grab Maira to help Get Connie's father out.
Max and Michael get on grey clothes and get Alien Masks form Amy's stand and talk with helium from baloons.  They threaten to kill the Colonel and Take one of the Major's from the Crashdown and terrorize him with their powers
THe Major cracks and tell's them where they are holding the pilot.

ACT FOUR

Liz Maira and Connie play damsel in distress beside Max's car in the desert on the road to the base.
They lure two military dudes over to think they are "gonna get some"
Liz signals and Max and Michael take out the soldiers
They break into the base.  Drive through the gate.
Dreamer and Candie dialogue insert here.
Colonel Ted Griffin is the pilot that hit the UFO.
The Major come into a locked room to expalin to Ted they intend to kill him.
Max talks his way past the guards.
Ted is all tied up with a bag over his head.
Michael is off getting the "cargo" they heard about.
Max gets Ted away.
The Major comes in to kill Colonel Ted
Max, Michael, and Colonel Ted haul ASS out of the base.
The One Major shoots "Ted" in the head,
BUT Max switched him for the MAjor they questions as Aliens.
Max, Michael, and Ted meet up at Michael's apartment with Liz, Maria, and Connie
BIG REUNION
Happy ending Father and Daughter take the soldier's vehicle MAx and Michael stole and ride off into the sunset.  (After the Aliens change the color that is)
Max & Liz - Maria & Michael  a very happy and close group.

Episode 17

Episode 317 - Four Aliens and a Baby spoilers
CAMERA FOLLOWS the officer as he pulls on his hood and passes two armed MP's. HE pushes through the plastic and gives us our first unimpeded view of it.

THE CRASHED UFO

Twisted, scorched metal supported by scaffolding and surrounded by a bank of lights.  It's a surreal scene as six SCIENTISTS in bio-hazard suits swarm the vehicle like flies on a carcass.

AIR FORCE OFFICER
Any signs of a door?  Or a cockpit?

The scientist shakes his head.  A buzz saw digs into the metal with a sickening WHIR.

AIR FORCE OFFICER
Hey be careful with that!  WE still want to reverse engineer this thing --

Another scientist calls out

SCIENTIST
Think I've got something

All of the scientists leave their areas and congregate around the cockpit portion of the crashed UFO They hammer, hammer, hammer as the tiny opening, trying to crack it open.

Suddenly, the UFO HUMS to life.  The surprised scientists back away slowly.  A CRUNCHING sound and a pneumatic HISS as a pressurized seal breaks, and a hatch slowly slides open.

A bright light emits from the UFO's opening, washing over the scientists faces.  The anticipation grows.  The group leans in closer to see

AIR FORCER OFFICER
Oh my god.

REVERSE TO REVEAL

The ships only occupant

A TINY, HUMAN INFANT

Frail. Cooing. Swaddled in a fine white silk.

The AIR FORCE OFFICER

Reaches inside the craft for the baby.  But just before he touches it, A LOUD BANG rings out.  Heads whip in time to see another portion of the ship clang to the floor.

AIR FORCE OFFICER
What the hell was that?

Suddenly something erupts towards the men with a horrible SHRIEK and we slam cut to:

OUTSIDE THE PLASTIC SHEETS
As a sickening spray of blood EXPLODES onto the plastic.  The scientists scramble, screaming in panic as they attempt to scatter.  But a monstrous shape whips through the plastic enclosure at blinding speeding mowing them down.

THE ARMED MP'S

Rush in, guns blazing

BACK INSIDE. CAMERA HOLDS ON THE BABY

Kicking his legs, oblivious to the chaos.  Blood curdling screams come in bunches.  AN otherworldly SCREECH accompanies the brutal attack.  Gun shots ring out.  Lights EXPLODE and SPARK, casting an eerie glow.  Finally it's over.  All is quiet.

THE BABY

Kick. Looks around.  Then something FLASHES past frame. Moving too fast to see.  And the baby is gone.

WIDER

Overhead shot reveals the extent of the carnage.  Bodies and blood everywhere.  Nothing moves.  And in the middle of the maelstrom sits the cracked UFO.  Conspicuously devoid of passengers.

END OF TEASER

 

OK this brings out ALOT of thing in my mind.  
#1 What ever the HELL Tess needs back there she could have gotten after she killed everyone.  Everyone was dead she had time to grab a few things if she needed it and run.  Hell she had just killed the entire building's worth of people.

#2 When did Tess forget to mind warp?  I already HEARD the she was just protecting her child.  BUT last TIME I heard she could mind warp entire rooms of people.  WHouldn;t that be easer implanting the memory it was empty and then her and the baby just walk out of there NOT WANTED MASS MURDERS??????

#3 WHY was Tess not on the ship with the baby. SCript says ONLY PASSENGER.

Anyway I think this part is VERY telling. THey are setting her up as EVIL right fromt he bat.

Gwen  

Tess SHOWS UP IN ROSWELL WITH SPOT

The Pod Squad treat her buddy buddy

Kyle asks if she breast feeds
Max is protective
Michael uses his powers to save her ass.

I meant Max Michael and Kyle.

Sorry I'm trying to rescue the forums I don't have up yet and work at the same time. Don't know how much sense I'm gonna make.

Isawhore just seems put off because Jesse is making her tell her parents

Tess is being played by EdR.
Don't know they name...yet
Everyone is very much alive at the end.

Michael's apartment now magically has a skylight!

They know Tess is back becuse she leads a trail of blood back to the Valenti house.

They baby is lying there in the middle of the blood bath.

She brins the kids with her everywhere.
You just have to understand how she's playing this mommy angle.  It's really GROSS

OK she just kills a BUNCH of people and then she waddles up (like the duck she is) and is like lookeeee see I'm a mommy now.

See!  I have the baby.  All that matters is the baby.  Don't look at the me..a BABY right here, but I am holding the baby.  So that makes me as important.  Just keep looking at the baby.

I dunno as a mom it's making me wanna puke.  People that use thier kids to gain attention/sympathy piss me off to NO END.  So what your the mother!  It doesn;t make you as innocent as the baby!

I don't even know if I am explaining it right.

 

Ep 17, Four Aliens and a Baby, Act III, Page 37, Writer's 2nd

Maria: But you can't pretend to bury that part of your past.  It happened.  Even if she didn't show back up.  It still happened.  You have to deal with it and move on. (beat) Or walk right over to that guard and tell him where Tess is hiding.  It's your decision, Liz.  It's your life.

Off Liz

Scene 26 Omitted

Scene 27 Int. Michael's Apt â Night

Start of TV: A reporter does a stand up outside a roadblock at the edge of town, cars lined up behind him.

Reporter: The truck was filled with three tons of explosives, five hundred pound bombs meant for B-52s.  It was stolen earlier this evening.  Air Force spokesman Major Peter Carlson warned people to stay in their homes, informing us that the military was setting up checkpoints on every road leading out of Roswell.  They will not let this terrorist slip through their fingers.

Max, Tess, Michael, and Kyle watch with rising anxiety.

Tess: Nice cover story.

Kyle: We're screwed.

Max: No, we're not.

Michael: What do you got?

Max: I don' know yet.

Helicopters whir overhead, their lights zeroing in and shining through Michael's skylight.

Michael (agreeing with Kyle): We're screwed.

Ep 17, Four Aliens and a Baby, Act III, Page 39, Writer's 2nd

Michael: Just Snapple.

Tess: Great.

Kyle: Can't you breast feed?

Scene 28 Ext. Road Block Night

A line of cars wait to get through the military checkpoint.  Two Humvees are parked on either side of the road, a sawhorse wrapped in barbed-wired between them.

Armed MP's look under each car with extended mirrors. German shepherds are employed, looking for the appropriate scent.  Max's Chevelle sits five cars deep in line.

In the Car:

Max and Michael sit in front.  Tess and the baby are in back.

Max: Here they come.

Michael: You ready?

Tess: I think so.

Tess closes her eyes, concentrating.  Just then, two MP's approach, German shepherds in tow.

MP: Have any of you seen this woman?

The MP holds up the surveillance photo of Tess.

Reverse to his POV:

We see Max and Michael  But the back seat is empty!  No sign of Tess, or the baby.

Max: No, I haven't seen her.

Suddenly, the German shepherds start barking.  The MP's suspicions are raised.

MP: Would you mind opening the trunk, sir?

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Scene 28 Cont

Max gets out of the car and opens the trunk.  The dogs are going absolutely crazy.

In the Car:

We see Tess, eyes closed tight.  She's clearly struggling to hold the mindwarp.

Michael: (quietly) You okay back there?

Max returns to the car.  The MP peers inside one last time.  His POV: The back seat is still empty.  The MP pulls at the dogs leash.

MP: Alright.  You're clear to go through.

But just as the MP begins to walk away from the car, the baby starts to cry.  Tess looks up nervously.  Max whips around, trying to calm him

Max: Shh

But it's too late.  The MP walks back to the car and stares through the window.  His POV: Tess and the baby are sitting in the backseat, clear as day.  As he raises his weapon

MP: Hold it right there!

Off our kids, trapped

END OF ACT THREE

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Scene 29 Ext Road Block Night

The MP raises his weapon at Max's Chevelle

MP: Get out of the car! Now!

Tess: I'm sorry.  I couldn't hold it

Michael: Maxwell! Go! Go! Go!

Max cuts the wheel and peels out, nearly knee-capping the MP.  As the Chevelle squeals a U-turn and races out of there, several MP's run for their Humvees.

In the Chevelle

Michael leans out the window, raising his hand at

The Two Humvees

As the MP's pile in.  Suddenly, the hood flies up.  The engine sparking and smoking.  The MP's dive out of the way. The second Humvee suffers the same fate.

One of the MP's raises his gun and fires.

Max: Get down!

The Chevelle's trunk is hit!

Tail lights explode.  The side mirror is shattered.  Tess shields the baby.  Max whips his head around

Max: Is the baby okay?

Tess: Yes.  Just get us out of here.

Max guns it, racing back towards Roswell, the MP's unable to follow

Scene 30 Int Evans House â¤" Living Room â¤" Night

Isabel, Jesse, Philip and Diane.  Diane and Philip are still trying to get their minds around all of this alien stuff

Episode 18

Episode 318 - Graduation
<Maria visits Madame Vivian again.  She tells her that she will not be with Michael.

-Liz get's accepted to a college in Chicago.

-Liz and Max make out.  Max says that college girls are hot.

-Max slips his hand under Liz's shirt......

-The Military watches a tape of Isabel using her powers in #16.  They put Isabel under 24/7 watch and deadly force is authorized.

-Liz touches a customer's hand while handing him a menu and sees something horrible. Max and Liz rush to save the customers kid before he jumps to his death.

-Liz does not recommend to Smallville Salad.

 

-After Maria's first visit to Madame Vivian, Michael joins her for the next visit to show her that it's all crap.

-Kyle asks his boss if he can be taken on as a partner at the garage.  Boss doesn't seem that interested.

-Max and Liz get nasty on Michael's couch 

Episode 10

 

Title Name: Tale of Two Parties 
Michael wakes up in Liz's bed 
Isabel is asleep with her head on Kyle's lap
Maria and Max find Enigma which is a secret party out in the desert.  
Max and Liz kiss at Crashdown's midnight
All the partner switching in the teaser is nothing, just to make the teaser interesting.  
Kyle has a realization about Isabel while staring into her eyes, and tries to cover.  
Liz meets a woman named Gladys from an assisted living senior citizen program, who says Liz has gotten older and looks different.  
Kyle has a "realization" when he stares into Isabel's eyes.  He then tries to cover what he is thinking about and the two of them head to a party.
Isabel tries to fix up Kyle with a girl named Bitsy at the frat party.  
Max does alien things with the Frisbee shocking some guys who were playing with it, and it crashes down as Max figures out the clue is the Crashdown.
Michael overhears Liz and Maria talking.  Maria is saying how she feels smothered by Michael's friendship.  He leaves, wobbling, and tells the girls that Max left.  

Episode 11

Episode Title: I Married An Alien 

3ADE11  "I MARRIED AN ALIEN" ACT ONE 11/12/01 Writer's 1st
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MARIA: And sentimental leads to good-night kiss...

ISABEL: And good-night kiss leads to sex...

KYLE: I should write that down.

Now the DOORBELL rings.

ISABEL: (re: constant visitors) What is it today?

She crosses into...

INT. RAMIREZ APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - DAY - CONTINUOUS

Isabel OPENS the front door, revealing ERIC HUGHES (20s) a good-locking guy in a rumpled set of clothes, who looks like he's been on the road a while.

ISABEL: Yes?

ERIC: Are you Isabel?

ISABEL:  Yes...

ERIC: I'm Eric.  Eric Hughes. (beat) Jesse's friend from Cornell.

ISABEL: (overlapping) From Cornell.  Come in! Come in.

Eric ENTERS and looks around.  Kyle and Maria wave.

ERIC: (waves back) Hi. (to Isabel) Sorry I missed the wedding.

ISABEL: Don't worry about it.

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ERIC: I had the best intentions, I was on the road, I was going to drive straight through from Atlanta, but I kind of got sidetracked.  I got this gig up in St. Paul, then another gig in Chicago.

MARIA: You a musician?

ERIC: No.  I'm a reporter.

INT. RAMIREZ APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - SITCOM VERSION

Isabel reacts.  In the sitcom, Eric looks more the part of a classic reporter -- rumpled suit, fedora, and smoking.

ISABEL: A reporter?

Kyle and Maria look at each other.

MARIA:  We should be --
KYLE: -- leaving! What a good idea.  'Bye Isabel.

Kyle and Maria make a hasty exit, leaving Isabel all alone with Eric.  He starts snooping around the apartment, giving everything the eye.

ERIC: Must say I was pretty surprised when I heard ol' Jess was getting hitched.  You must be something... quite out of the ordinary.

ISABEL: Me? No.

ERIC: Hmmmn.

Eric looks at her suspiciously for a beat.

ISABEL: So... how long are you going to be in Roswell?

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ERIC: Until I find a story.  My editor's been driving me crazy.  Says I have to come up with a slam-bang piece of investigative journalism -- something that really blows the lid off the place or I'll have to find another line of work.

Eric sits down on the couch.

INT. RAMIREZ APARTMENT - DAY (NON-SITCOM)

Eric finishes sitting down on the coach.

ERIC: I conned my editor into fronting my travel expense to Roswell by promising her a great story.  So I'm afraid I'm stuck here until I can come up with something... great (joking) Know any aliens?

Isabel gives a laugh she doesn't quite feel.

EXT. RAMIREZ APARTMENT -LIVING ROOM - NIGHT (NON-SITCOM)
Establishing shot.

INT. RAMIREZ APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT (NON-SITCOM)

It's getting late.  Jesse and Eric have been drinking beer, eating pizza and catching up on old times.  Eric looks through their CD collection and Jesse retrieves a couple more beers from the fridge.

JESSE: You ever hear from Keith?

ERIC: Got an e-mail about a year ago.  Said he was thinking about joining the Peace Corps.

JESSE: He's been saying that for years.  He doesn't like dirt, how's he going to help people dig wells?  Incoming--

Jesse tosses a beer bottle across the room just as Isabel ENTERS from the bedroom, carrying sheets, blankets and pillows.  Eric catches the bottle easily, but it still earns Jesse a lifted eyebrow from his wife.

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INT. LAW OFFICE - JESSE'S OFFICE - DAY

Eric is struggling with his laptop while Jesse puts files into a briefcase.

JESSE: So do me a favor -- drop the story on Isabel and me.

ERIC: Yeah, fine, whatever.  Am I insane or did Michael touch my computer just before it crashed?

JESSE: Hey-- your're right.  You are insane.

ERIC: This thing is totally screwed.  Can I use your computer to check my email?

Jesse heads for the door.

JESSE: Sure.  I'm in court until four.  You up for dinner with my in-laws?

ERIC: Like I have other options.

JESSE: Later.

Jesse exits.  Eric sits at the computer for a beat... starts to tap on the keyboard, then looks up... sees the FILE CABINETS.  He thinks about it.  Gets up... crosses the room... peeks inside... no one can see him.  He opens one of the filing cabinets... starts looking for something.  Finally, he finds it--

ECU - FILE
Tabbed "Guerin, Michael"

RESUME
as Eric slaps the file into his jacket and heads out.

EXT. PARK - DAY

A few hours later, Eric is sitting at a picnic table across from SHARON (50s) a social worker. Eric is making noted on a pad

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SHARON: All adoptions and foster records are supposed to be confidential.

ERIC: Look, I won't use your name in the article and I won't quote you directly.  I'm just trying to do some background research on Michael Guerin and I was wondering if you could help.

Sharon hesitates, looks away and shakes her head.

SHARON: Guess it was just a matter of time before somebody started asking questions...

Eric tries not to show his building excitement.

ERIC (not as sure as he sounds) Yeah, I mean... c'mon... you knew somebody was going to ask.. right?

SHARON: Right. (sighs) The first incident was in 1989, right after we found him.  The county placed him into a foster home that we knew to be a reliable, steady environment.  He'd been there less than two days before we got a phone call about... an unusal event.

ERIC: Event...?

SHARON: They said that Michael made the kitchen table levitate off the floor.  About three feet off the floor.

ERIC: Go on.

SHARON:  They were very religious people and they felt that Michael was... possessed or something so we placed him in another home.  But, about a week after that...

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ERIC: You got another call?

SHARON: This time, they said Michael got angry and that -- this sounds crazy, I know, but if you'd heard that father's voice on the phone -- they said Michael got angry and melted their television.  With his hand.

Eric shakes his head, scribbles furiously.

ERIC: How many more of these... incidents are there?

SHARON: About a dozen.

ERIC: And this is all documented in County records?

SHARON: You think we're gonna put something like that in a government file?  There's not a word of it in any of their records.

ERIC:  Their records?

SHARON: Michael, Max and Isabel.

Eric freezes, stares at her.

SHARON (CONTD): I mean, granted that Max and Isabel only had the one incident reported, but they were only in one foster home before they were adopted.

ERIC: (stunned) Right...

SHARON: (conspiratorial) You know, they say that psychic phenomena runs in certain families.  Well, if you ask me, I think all three of those kids are related.

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Eric swallows hard, excitement building...

INT. RAMIREZ APARTMENT - NIGHT

Isabel and Diane are putting dinner on a large card table set up in the living room, while Phil and Jesse set the table.

JESSE: (to Phil) I think she hates me.

PHIL: Don't worry about it.  Judge Lingenfelter hates everyone.

ISABEL: Jesse, can you get the potatoes out of the oven?

JESSE: Sure.

Jesse heads for the kitchen.

DIANE: I think we need a couple more serving spoons.

ISABEL: I think there's another box of utensils in the closet...

Isabel goes towards their bedroom.  The back door opens and Eric enters.  Eric's excitement is written all over his face.

JESSE: What a surprise -- you're too late to help, but just in time to eat. (sees the look on his face) What's up, man?

ERIC: I've got the story.  The one that's going to put me on the map.  I'm thinking the cover of Newsweek.

JESSE: What is it?

Diane heads into the kitchen.

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I Married An Alien!" Act III, Writer's 1st Page 45 Cont.

Eric: It's the story of three little kids found wandering in the desert

Diane: Three?  You mean two.  

Eric: I wasbut then I did a little more digging.

Diane: Wait ­ what do you mean Michael was found out in the desert too?

Phil comes in.

Phil: What was that?

Eric: That's right.  All three of them were found the same night.  You just didn't know it at the time.

Phil: So you're sayingthat Michael isMax and Isabel'sbrother?

Eric: He has to be.  He has the same abilities.

Isabel returns from the back with a handful of serving spoons.

Jesse: Abilities?  You're not still on that psychic thing?

Eric: Forget about that.  This is way bigger than that.  All three of them have special abilities.

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I Married An Alien" Act III, Writer's First Page 46

Eric (cont): And all three of them were found in the desert.  Don't you get it?  They're the Roswell aliens.

Int. Ramirez Apartment ­ Kitchen ­ Sitcom Version ­ Night

Eric bursts through the door, startling the sitcom versions of Isabel, Jesse, Diane, and Phil.

Eric: OH MY GOD!

Jesse: What?

Eric (hyperventilating): I ­ I ­ I ­ I ­ I ---

Phil: Settle down, settle down.

Diane: What's wrong.

Eric: There's a ­ a ­ a ­ (deep breath) THERE'S A SPACESHIP IN THE BASEMENT!!

Isabel and Jesse exchange a worried look, cue theme music and FADE OUT.

END OF ACT THREE

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EXT GOLF COURSE - GREEN #1
(Michael joins golf game)

EXT GOLF COURSE - FAIRWAY #2
(Michael hits ball into the rough)

EXT GOLF COURSE - EDGE OF FAIRWAY #2
(Eric heads into woods)

EXT GOLF COURSE - WOODS
(Eric sees Michael manipulate trees)

EXT ROSWELL STREET & CHEVELLE
(Alien heroes discuss what to do)

And FYI - Eric is being played by Kristoffer Polaha (what kind of name is that?)

These are the scenes for tomorrow:

EXT ROSWELL PARK
(Sharon tells Eric about Michael)

EXT ROSWELL STREET/PARK
(Alien teens discuss close call)

EXT CRASHDOWN CAFF
(Isabel wants Jesse to stop Eric)

INT PHILIP LAW FIRM-JESSE OFFICE
(Eric steals Michael's files)

EXT RAMIREZ APT
(Establish - real & sitcom)

And finally, the advance schedule for Thursday is this:

INT RAMIREZ APT
(Isabel begins argument with Michael)

INT RAMIREZ APT
(Jessee kicks out Eric)

INT RAMIREZ APT
(Eric says Isabel is an Alien!)

INT RAMIREZ APT
(Jesse tells Eric about Isabel)

Episode 12

Title Name: Ch-ch-changes

Scheduled for 2/5/02
Written By: ??
Directed by ??.

INNOCENT BLOOD: Liz begins to act strange causing her family and friends to leap to conclusions: Her parents think she's on drugs, while most of the gang believes she is possessed by Tess. She's really coming into her alien powers. Nevertheless, she is shipped off the boarding school in Vermont. Meanwhile, a tragedy occurs at Meta-Chem that puts Michael on full alert.
Liz and Kyle bond over alien-related issues.

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MARIA: Sure

VALENTI: Great.  Practice starts tomorrow.

Maria moves down the counter to a new CUSTOMER, the woman from Cow Patty's.  This is DOMINIQUE LAZAR -- urban, edgy, focused.

MARIA: 'Need a menu?

Dominique looks Maria up and down.

DOMINIQUE:  I am loving you. (pulling a card) I'm Dominique Lazar.  Airtime Records.  I was at the show last night.

Hearing this, Valenti scoots over.

VALENTI: Hey there.  Jim Valenti.  Lead singer.  Nice to meet ya.

DOMINIQUE: (not hearing him, to Maria) You were really good.  And I never say that.

VALENTI:  Well, thanks.  That was a new set.  And Maria was a great addition.

Dominque finally notices him.

DOMINIQUE:  Oh.  Were you there, too?

VALENTI:  I'm the... lead singer.

DOMINIQUE: Good for you.  So, Maria.  Maria what?

MARIA: Deluca.  Is this about that seven cds for a penny thing because I technically bought eight more at full price if you coulnt the "White Album" as two.

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DOMINIQUE: Maria Deluca.  We can work with that.

MARIA:  O.K., earth to the woman with the fabulous boots.  I don't know who you think I am, but I think you've got the wrong girl.

DOMINIQUE:  I'm an A&R executive.  I scout talent.  And sweetheart, anybody with a voice like yours who can pull off an outfit like that is definitely not the wrong girl.  (then) Got a minute?

CUT TO:

3  INT. CRASHDOWN - BACK ROOM - DAY

Dressed for school, Liz trudges down the stairs.  She looks exhausted -- pale, dark circles, the works.  She heads for the back door.

JEFF (o.s.): When did you get in last night?

JEFF enters from the kitchen, inspects his daughter.

LIZ:  Not to late.  Maybe ten.

JEFF:  And the circles under your eyes were out 'til...?

LIZ:  O.K., maybe eleven-thirty.  I know it was a school night, but Maria was singing with Mr. Valenti's band.  Dad, I'm kind of in a hurry.  There's a bio club meeting before school.

JEFF:  Mrs.Flescher called from the guidance office.

Liz stops in her tracks.

JEFF:  Two C's.  In Spanish and A.P. History?

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LIZ: (a little snappish) Max, I'm going to explore all of my options.

MAX: (taken aback) Right. You should.

LIZ:  Havard is super important to my parents.  I haven't even gotten in yet --

The beaker SHATTERS.  Jolted, Liz looks up and catches herself in the mirror above the sink.  In the reflection, her features have disappeared, leaving her face a blank canvas of skin.

MAX:  Liz.

She double-takes into the mirror.  All is back to normal.

MAX:  Are you O.K.?

LIZ: Yeah.  I'm fine.  I'll clean this up.  You go ahead and start.

Max moves off.  Liz looks at the shattered glass in the sink then back up at her reflection.  Something strange is goin on.

5  INT. DOCTOR'S OFFICE - DAY

Liz is dressed in a smock.  DR. FRANK, 60s, looks over her medical file.

LIZ:  Isomnia.  Low-grade fever.  Mild aches and pains.  I'm thinking it's the flu.

DR.FRANK: Thank you for your diagnosis, Dr. Parker.  Shall I mail you a statement, or will you just bill yourself?

LIZ:  Never give a twelve-year-old a medical dictonary.

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DR.FRANK: Your white blood cell count in normal, which elminiates an infection.  Maybe you have a virus.  Have you been experiencing any dizziness?

LIZ: No.

DR.FRANK: Coughing?

LIZ: No.

DR.FRANK: Chills?

Dr. Frank continues down his checklist.  Suddenly, his voice cuts out in a burst of STATIC-LIKE-NOISE.  Liz tries to conceal her alarm.  The STATIC is quickly gone, and Dr. Frank's voice returns to normal.

DR.FRANK: Are you sexually active? (then)Liz?

LIZ: What? No. No.

DR.FRANK: Do you have a boyfriend?

LIZ: We're not.  Having sex.

DR.FRANK: Has he pressured you about it?

LIZ: No more than any normal high school senior.  Dr. Frank, I'm not comfortable talking about this.

DR.FRANK: It's not my favorite topic of conversation, either, but you're at a certain age, Liz.  You may be thinking about experimenting.  I can't help you protect yourself if you're not honest with me.

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LIZ: Protect me from what?

DR.FRANK: When you're young, sometimes you overlook the consequences of knowing someone intimately.  It's possible that you can catch something.  Even from someone you love.

And this is Liz's worst fear.

6 INT. MICHAEL'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

Michael returns home with a bag of groceries.  He stops when he sees Maria, pacing excitedly by the front door.

MICHAEL:  Look, I missed the thing with you and Valenti last night because I had to pick up an extra shift.

MARIA:  Michael --

MICHAEL:  Sitting in bars and listening to music doesn't put Snapple on the table you know.

MARIA: Michael, we need to talk.

MICHAEL:  Later.  The Daily Show is on in five minutes, and I've got a Lean Cuisine to heat up.

MARIA: Your existence is frightening.

MICHAEL:  Good night.

Michael unlocks the front door with his powers when --

MARIA: A woman from a record label saw me perform last night. She's offering me a demo deal.

MICHAEL: What?

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MARIA: Yeah?

LIZ:  Sure, Beyonce.  You look great.

MARIA: (stripping) Where's that pantsuit?

Off this:

11 INT. CRASHDOWN - DAY

Maria and Dominque are at lunch.  Maria wears the pantsuit.  Dominique attemps to order from a WAITRESS.

DOMINIQUE:  Portobello mushroom burger, sprouts, red onion -- (seeing WAITRESS'S look) No? O.K. How 'bout a spinach salad with gorgonzola -- Not a chance, huh?  Mr. Pibb, potato skins, and a carmel sundae. (to Maria) If I'm going to bloat, I might as well enjoy it.  Do you drink?

MARIA:  Uh, no.

DOMINIQUE: Drugs?

MARIA: Absolutely not.

DOMINIQUE: Honestly, I could care less.  Lord knows there are days I'd hook myself up to a Stoli drip if I could.  But the biys upstairs make me ask these questions.

MARIA: Why?

DOMINIQUE: Millions of little girls and their weekly allowances, that's why.  How old are you again?

MARIA:  Eighteen.

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DOMINIQUE: That's what you're going to tell people for the next three years.  By the way, I booked us a studio for early next week.

MARIA:  That's so soon.  Good thing I brought this.

Maria digs into her purse, pulls out a cd.

MARIA: Some of my songs.  And please know I know how much work they need.  I get so nervous sharing them with people, but I figured you were curious.  Anyway, these were recorded at home, so they're totally raw --

MICHAEL (o.s.): Don't listen to her.  They're really good.

Michael slides into the booth next to Maria, plants a kiss on her cheek.  Maria is shocked to see him.  Michael extends a hand to Dominique.

MICHAEL:  Hi.  Michael.

DOMINIQUE: Dominique Lazar.

MARIA: Michael's uh, he's --

DOMINIQUE: (to Michael) Has anyone ever told you you look just like Vinne Barbarino?

MICHAEL:  No.  Is that a good thing?

DOMINIQUE: Absolutely.

MARIA:  Michael, we're kind of in the middle of something here.

MICHAEL:  I was just saying hi.

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DOMINIQUE: A pleasure.  (back to Maria) Maria sweetie, you're going to need to tell me when you can travel.

Dominique flips open a Palm Pilot.

MARIA: O.K. For what?

DOMINIQUE: So I can take you to New York.

Maria and Michael are stunned.

MICHAEL: ... City?

DOMINIQUE: That's where we're going to record the demo.

Maria picks up the napkin dispenser, examines it.

DOMINIQUE: What are you doing?

MARIA: Looking for a candid camera.

MICHAEL: How long will she be gone?

DOMINIQUE: Best-case scenario?  Forever.  She can buzz back through town when the Mayor needs a ribbon cut for something.

MICHAEL:  New York.

MARIA:  My schedule's open.

Off Michael, shaken by the news:

12 INT. LIZ'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

Liz studies at her desk.  A TAPPING makes her turn.  Max waves from the window.  Liz opens it.  Smiling, he holds up a self-help book.
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Max puts up his hand, and Michael's shovel goes flying.  Michael looks at Max in shock.  Max is dead serious.

MAX:  I've screwed up hundreds of times since we found out who we really are.  Do you know how many times Liz has?  Never.  And in return for her loyalty, I did this to her.  I'm going to do whatever it takes to help her.  If you got a proble with that, you can leave now.

Michael considers, then retrieves his shovel and rejoins Max in their task.

15 INT. GUIDANCE OFFICE - DAY

Liz rushes into the office to find GEORGE WINKLER, handsome, professionally dressed, early 30s.

LIZ:  I'm so sorry.  Liz Parker.

Winkler shakes her hand, indicates a seat for Liz.

WINKLER: George Winkler, Harvard class of '91.

LIZ:  Thanks so much for coming all the way out here.

WINKLER: I wanted to meet the famous Liz Parker.  Between you, me and the wall, we've had our eye on you for a while.

LIZ: Well, the feeling's mutual. (catching herself) I mean, about Harvard.

Winkler smiles.  He likes this kid.

WINKLER: Massachusetts is very different from New Mexico.  Are you up for a big change?

LIZ:  (realizing as she says it) Actually, I think I'd really benefit from one.

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WINKLER: Good.  Well, let's jump in, shall we?  So, Liz Parker, why Harvard?

Liz smiles.  This is gonna be a cakewalk.

LIZ: Ever since I was fifteen and read Dr.Laura Holt's work, I knew I wanted to learn from her in person.

WINKLER: Laura is an amazing professor.  I took three of her courses.  You know, you two would really hit it off.

Winkler excitedly takes notes.

WINKLER: Do you see yourself --

Winkler's voice CUTS OUT and is replaced by STATIC.  Liz's hope sinks as she strains to listen.

LIZ:  I'm sorry, what?

WINKLER:  --returning to Ros -- ck to the community? (off her silence) Liz?

LIZ: I'm sorry?  Could you repeat that?

He does, but it's obliterated by another wall of STATIC.

LIZ:  I guess I -- I'm not sure.

Frowning, Winkler writes something on his note pad.  He fires off another question, but it's inaudible.

Liz grips the arms of her chair.  She struggles to breathe.  The room spins.  Unable to control herself, she SCREAMS.

Winkler is blown back by the force of her outburst.  He slams forward and slumps over the desk -- seemingly dead.  A pool of blood forms on the blotter.

Liz stares at him in horror.

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WE SNAP BACK TO REALITY, where Winkler starews at Liz expectantly.

WINKLER:  Liz? I know it's a tough question, but surely you have some strengths that you recognize.

Liz is pale, sweating.  To Winkler's amazement, she flees the room.  He doesn't notice that grip-like indentations have been melted into the arms of her chair.

16 INT. LIZ'S BEDROOM _ NIGHT

Distraught, Liz bursts into her bedroom.  She scoops up the phone, dials out.

LIZ (into phone): Hi.  Things are getting really messed up.  You're the only person I can talk to.

As always, we assume that Max is on the other end, but instead, we find...

17 INT. VALENTI HOUSE - SAME TIME

Kyle is on the phone.

KYLE:  I'll be right there.

Off this:

18 INT. CRASHDOWN - NIGHT

Michael works the grill.  Jeff is at the counter.  Maria arrives.  She's quite the pop diva.

MARIA: Mr. Parker, is Liz here?

JEFF: 'Haven't seen her. 'Got a date?

This gets Michael's attention.

MARIA: Nothing like that.  When you see her, will you tell her I stopped by? We need to talk.

They arrive at the studio door.

DOMINIQUE:  Are you ready?

No answer from Maria.  Just hyperventilating BREATHS.  Dominique turns, sees her inhaling a vial of aromatherapy oil.

DOMINIQUE: What is that?

MARIA: Eucalyptus.  To keep me calm.

DOMINIQUE: Sweetie, enough.  It smells like J-Lo.

Dominique takes the vial, adjusts Maria's top to show a little more skin.  She slams through the door and into --

25 INT. STUDIO - DAY

ADAM CHASE, a goateed producer in his twenties, sits behind a giant mixing board.

DOMINIQUE: Chasey!

ADAM: Dominique.  What's up?

DOMINIQUE: Obviously you, looking so good. (kisses him, then) Here's our find.  Adam Chase, Maria Deluca.

MARIA: Nice to meet you.

DOMINIQUE: So?

He picks up Maria's cd, studies her, draws out the suspense.

ADAM: There's a single in here.

DOMINIQUE: Which one?

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ADAM: It's got that chorus...

He HUMS a few bars.

DOMINIQUE: I knew it.

Dominique pulls out her cell phone, moves into a corner.

MARIA: "Break My Tears".  I wrote it about splitting up with my boyfriend.

ADAM:  I've been tweaking with it a little.  Wanna listen?

MARIA: Oh my god.  Yes.

IN THE CORNER

Dominique chats into her phone.

DOMINIQUE: Chase is all over it.  Yeah.  The girl is gonna be huge.

AT THE CONSOLE

Adam hits a switch and the SONG begins to play.  It's an uptempto arrangement with an R&B vibe.  Very top forty.  Maria struggles to contain her shock.

ADAM: Tight, huh?

Dominique ends her call and slides over.

MARIA:  That's me?

ADAM: I re-mixed the vocals.  Laid a few samples under.  The rest is a little more rough, but you get the picture.

He SHUTS it off.

DOMINIQUE: That's a number one.  What do you think?


 

Episode 13

Title Name: Panacea

Scheduled for 01-29-01
Written By: ??, Directed by ??.
THE LESSER EVIL: Liz finds herself at boarding school in Vermont embracing her dark side. Meanwhile, Michael is wanted for questioning, Max is given a strange request, and Jim comes face to face with his own morality.
The word "panacea" is defined as "the solution to all your problems or a final solution".
SCENE 7

7 INT. WINNAMAN ACADEMY - HALLWAY - DAY

Liz, carrying a suitcase, walks down a long, intimidating corridor.

LIZ (V.O.): So maybe I heaven't been handed a death sentence after all.  Maybe all I needed was to get away.

8 INT. WINNAMAN ACADEMY - DEAN OF GIRLS' OFFICE - DAY

Liz sits before DEAN HACKETT, the matronly head of Winnaman.  Liz nervously toys with the visitor's badge pinned to her sweater.

DEAN HACKETT: We have strict rules here at Winnaman.  Probalby a much more disciplined atmosphere than you're used to.

LIZ: Believe it or not, that's exactly what I want right now.

DEAN HACKETT: Then we shouldn't have any problems.

LIZ: We won't.  I came here to get away from problems.

DEAN HACKETT: I hope so.  Because I know about your arrest in Utah, Ms. Parker.

LIZ: That's all in the past.

DEAN HACKETT: And about this boyfriend of yours.

LIZ: (hard for her) I was kind of all wrapped up with him.  But I'm not anymore.

DEAN HACKETT: I hope you're being honest with me.  And with yourself.  Because trust me, in a few years, you'll forget all about him
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Suddenly, the Dean's voice begins to cut in and out, replaced by loud STATIC.  Liz horrified.

DEAN HACKETT: (walking towards window) I've seen hundreds of girls your age go through this.

Liz looks down at her hands, terrified to see that they're glowing!  She pulls her sleeves over her hands.

DEAN HACKETT: They give their lives over to some guy and forget all about themselves...

Then an 'executive toy' on the Dean's desk (the kind with the metal balls that bang back and forth) is set into motion! CLICK. CLICK. CLICK.  Liz tries to control her panic.  Dean Hackett spins back from the window and stops the clacking balls.

DEAN HACKETT: You're not even listening to me, are you Ms.Parker?

LIZ: I am.  Of course I am.

OFF Liz, realizing that she's not over her "sickness" just yet.

9 EXT. NEW YORK CITY - DAY

To establish.  Stock footage of Manhattan's gleaming skyline.

10 EXT. NEW YORK CITY - SEVENTH AVE - DAY

BILLY DARDEN (Maria's first kiss from ep. 8) plays guitar on a busy street.  A PEDESTRIAN throws some change in his case.  Billy nods his thanks.  Another PEDESTRIAN, some more change.  Suddenly, a pink bra flies into his guitar case.  A familiar VOICE rings out...

MARIA (O.S.): Hey, sexy! Wanna ride?

The crowd of pedestrians parts to reveal...

A WHITE STRETCH LIMO parked at the curb.  Maria stands through the sunroof.  Billy can't believe his eyes...

BILLY: Maria! What in the world...?!
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15 INT. WINNAMAN ACADEMY - LIZ'S DORM ROOM - EARLY EVENING

A KNOCK on the door.  EILEEN BURROWS, 17, a rough around the edges city kid, opens the door to find Liz.

LIZ: I think this is supposed to be my room.

EILEEN: You think?

LIZ: Well, yeah.  It is.

EILEEN: I knew my single was too good to last.

LIZ: Are you Eileen Burrows?

EILEEN: Yeah, I'm the welcoming committee.  And you must be... (reads Liz's visitor's badge) Elizabeth Parker.

LIZ: Didn't they tell you I was coming?

EILEEN: No. But you might want to lose the name tag.  You're an inmate now.

Embarrassed, Liz removes the name tag then enters.  She throws her bag onto the unmade bed.  Eileen heads to her own bed, pulls out a sandwich bag of pot from under the mattress.

EILEEN: (sizing here up) So, Elizabeth? Liz? What do I call you?

Liz hesitates.  Then decides to try really starting over...

LIZ: Beth.  I go by Beth.

EILEEN: Where are you from, Beth?

LIZ: California.
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EILEEN: Yeah? What part?

LIZ: (thinking fast) Not far from Disneyland.

EILEEN: Anaheim? Lucky you.

LIZ: (going with the flow) Tell me about it.

EILEEN: You leave a boyfriend back there?

Again, Liz pauses.  Then makes a decision.

LIZ: (quietly) No. No boyfriend.

EILEEN: Lesbian?

LIZ: Sorry.

EILEEN: (casually rolling a joint) I wasn't asking for me.  But there are plenty of girls here who dabble in that whole bi-curious thing.

Eileen lights up her joint and inhales large.

EILEEN: Is this making you uncomfortable?

LIZ: I'm not embarrassed about my sexuality.

EILEEN: I meant the pot.

LIZ: To tell you the truth, it is.  The Dean just read me the riot act and I don't want to get in trouble five minutes after I got here.
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EILEEN: Don't worry about it.  Everyone around here has a stash.  Nobody cares. (offering joint to Liz) Here. Take a hit.

LIZ: No, thanks.  I don't...

EILEEN: Never?

LIZ: Not my thing.

EILEEN: Wow. A virgin.  And you're from California?

Liz plays it off as she contines to unpack.  There's a KNOCK on the door.

EILEEN: Who is it?

DEAN HACKETT: (o.s.) Dean Hackett.

EILEEN: (exhaling giant cloud) What the hell is she doing here?

LIZ: I don't know --

DEAN HACKETT: (o.s.) Open up!

Eileen drops the cool facade as she goes into ass-saving mode, futilely trying to wave away the smoke.  Liz remains calm.  She quickly flips on Eileen's fan, points it towards the window, and pulls the window open...

LIZ: (yells out) One second, I'm getting changed.

Liz grabs the joint from Eileen, licks her fingers, and squeezes it out.  The she pulls off her sweater and wraps it around the pot, hiding it.  Eileen is clearly impressed.  Liz opens the door.

 

 

 

 

Episode 13 "Panacea" Page 13, Scene 15 Cont., Writer's 1st Edition

Liz (cont.): Sorry.  I wanted to get into my uniform first thing.  Try and blend in ­

Dean Hackett: That's great. (hands Liz some forms) I forgot to give you those earlier.  Fill them out and return them to me in the morning.

Liz: Okay.  Goodnight, ma'am.

Dean Hackett: Goodnight.

The Dean leaves.  Liz quickly closes the door.

Eileen: You're good.

Scene 16 Int. Isabel and Jesse's Apartment ­ Bedroom ­ Night

Close on: A digital clock.  It reads 1:17 am.  Suddenly, the clock begins to move.  REVERSE to reveal Max, standing outside the window, hand raised.

Isabel and Jesse lie in bed, sound asleep.  The clock slides further, then lifts into the air.  It hovers over Isabel, then drops on her.  She jolts awake.

Jesse (awakening): What?

Isabel spots Max.  Casts a scolding look.  Max points toward the front door, then disappears.

Isabel (to Jesse): Nothing.  I just need a glass of water.  Go back to sleep.

As Isabel climbs out of bed

Scene 17 Int. Isabel and Jesse's Apartment ­ Night

An irate Isabel opens the front door to find Max.

Isabel (whispering): You woke Jesse.

 

 

Episode 13  "Panacea" Page 18, Scene 21, Writer's 1st Edition

Act Two

Fade in:

Scene 21 Int. Michael's Apartment ­ Day

Michael lays on the couch, a pillow over his head.  Max consoles him.

Max: You can't beat yourself up over this.

Max pulls the pillow away.

Michael: He was my friend.

Max: But it wasn't your fault.

Michael: He didn't have a gun.  He was completely defenseless.  I shouldn't have let him come out of the security center.

Max: You said he came out on his own.

Michael: You don't know what it's like, Maxwell.  He died.  I held him in my arms and he died.  I wanted to heal him.  With every fiber of my being.  I wanted to heal him.  But I can't do that.  Only you can.

Max: Michael, I'm so sorry.

Michael pulls the pillow back over his face.

Scene 22 Int. Meta-Chem ­ Conference Room ­ Day

Michael, weary and still upset, sits in front of a Review Board comprised of several meta-chem executives.  Meris Wheeler, the severe-looking woman last seen in the secret lab, leads the inquiry.

Meris: What happened immediately after the alarm was tripped?

Michael: We found a breach in sector five, and I went down and sealed off the exit.

Episode 13 "Panacea" Page 19, Scene 22 Cont., Writer's 1st

Meris: And Mr. Pile stayed behind?

Michael: He phoned the authorities.  Then the power was cut.  He called me on the walkie-talkie saying he saw somebody(hard to get out) Then I heard the gunshots.

Meris writes something in her notes.

Meris: Well, that about wraps things up.  Anybody have any other questions?

The other execs shake their heads

Meris (cont.): Okay, then.  Mr. Guerin, everything seems to check out.  You're free to go.

Michael: Wait a minute, that's it?  What are you guys doing to catch the scumbag who did this?

Meris: The Roswell Sheriff's Department is currently investigating the case.

Michael: Do they have any leads?

Meris: The shooter's face didn't show up on any of the video before the power was cut, but we're assured the police are doing everything they can.

As they get up to leave, OFF Michael, incredulous

Scene 23 Int. Liz's Dorm ­ Hallway ­ Day

Eileen, Liz's roommate, talks on the payphone in hall

Eileen (into phone): I'm telling you, there's nobody named Liz on this floor.

Liz is passing by and hears this.

Episode 13, "Panacea" Act Two, Page 31, Scene 35 Cont., Writer's 1st Edition

Valenti (worried): Do you think they know?

Michael flicks a switch under the lab table, illuminating it from below.  What he sees is shocking.  Spread out on the table are dozens more test tubes labeled: Michael Guerin: Skin Samples.  Hair Samples.  Blood Samples.

Michael (in total shock): They definitely know ­

Valenti takes charge.

Valenti: We gotta get this stuff out of here.

Michael: Yeah ­

Several quick cuts as Valenti and Michael gather all the alien evidence.

--A drawer opens.  A file folder labeled "Guerin, Michael" is removed.

--Surveillance photos of Michael are pulled from the folder.

--A blood-stained Crashdown Uniform is pulled from a plastic bag.

--The evidence is all thrown into a small trash can.

Suddenly, Valenti stops Michael.

Michael (cont.): What?

Valenti: Shhh.

The door swings open and the lights come on.  Michael and Valenti hit the ground as the two scientists enter.

Hidden behind two separate lab tables, Michael shrugs a "What do we do now?" at Valenti.  Valenti takes a deep breath, then stands up.

Valenti (cont.) (to the scientists): How are you fellas doing this evening?  You mind if I see your I.D. badges?

Episode 13 "Panacea" Act Two, Page 32, Scene 35 Cont., Writer's 1st Edition

Scientist (patting his coat): I don't think Iwe usually don't have to carry them-

Behind his back, Valenti motions Michael to make a break for it.

Valenti: It's a new policy we're instituting after the recent break in.

Michael grabs the small garbage can full of evidence and runs out of the room, right behind the scientists' backs.

Scientist: I think I left it in my car.  Should I go get it?

Valenti: No, that's okay.  But from here on out, you'll need to carry them at all times.

Scientist (annoyed): Okay, sir.  I'll be sure and have it.

Valenti: Hey, I don't like it either but the company's clamping down on all of us after what just happened.  Makes my job a lot harder ­

Valenti's cut off when Meris walks into the room.

Meris: What the hell are you doing in here?

OFF Valenti, caught

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT TWO.

Episode 13, "Panacea" Act III, Page 37, Scene 38 Cont., Writer's 1st Edition

Maria: I decided it just wasn't really me, you know?  I mean, I thought it could be me.  But it's not.

Billy: I see you got your bags.  You heading back to Roswell already?

Maria: Well, not right this second.  That would give Michael way too much satisfaction.

Billy: You could always hang here with me.  I don't really have any furniture yet

Maria: Thanks.  But I got an old friend in Vermont I'd really like to catch up with.

Billy: Fair enough.  But you still got an open invitation.

She gives him a huge hug, tears forming

Maria: Promise me something, okay?  Don't ever give up your dream.  No matter how hard it gets, no matter how cold it gets, no matter how hungry you getjust please.  Stay true to yourself.

Billy takes this in, realizes it's as much for his sake as for Maria's.

Billy: You too.

As Maria walks back to the ta [I can't read it-I think it says table]

Scene 39 Int. Bell Tower ­ Vermont ­ Night

Eileen leads Liz into the top of a bell tower

Liz: Why do you call this place the Green House?  It's not green.

Eileen: Yeah, it is-

Episode 13, "Panacea", Page 38, Scene 39 Cont., Writer's 1st Edition

And with that, Eileen whips out a joint.  They share a smile as Eileen tokes up

Eileen (cont.): Don't worry.  I'll stay down wind.

Liz: That's okay.  Really.  I think I might want to try some.

Eileen: You don't have to just because I am.

Liz: No.  I'm not.  I just want to, you know, experience something new.

Eileen: Alright

Eileen passes the spliff over to Liz.  Liz is nervous, doesn't really know what to do

Liz: So is it like smoking a cigarette?

Eileen: Yeah.  But when you inhale, just hold it in for a few seconds.

Liz inhales and tries to hold it in, but coughs it out

Eileen (cont.): That was good.  Good job.  My first time, I nearly puked.

Liz: Am I supposed to feel something?

Eileen: Not the first time.

Liz: Man.  If my friends could see this.  Maria.  Kyle.  Max

Eileen: As in, the boyfriend Max?

Episode 13 "Panacea" Page 39, Act III, Writer's 1st Edition, Scene 39 Cont.

Liz: Boyfriend.  Ex-boyfriend.  I don't know.  It is just so weird that you don't know who Max Evans is.  He's such a huge part of my life you don't even understand.

Liz takes the joint back and inhales like she needs it.

Eileen: You want to talk about it?

Liz: I don't know.  It'scomplicated.

Eileen: It always is.  Try me.

Liz: Wellhe was with this other girl.

Eileen: He stepped out?

Liz: And she got pregnant.

Eileen: What?!

Liz: It's been pretty rocky since then.

Eileen: I can't believe you're even with him.  Once a cheater, always a cheater.

Liz inhales again.

Liz: He didn't really cheat on me.  Technically we weren't together at the time.

Eileen: Who cares about technically.  Did you love him?

Liz: Definitely.  Still do.

Eileen: And he hurt you.

Episode 13 "Panacea" Page 40, Scene 39 Cont., Writer's 1st Edition, Act III

Liz: Oh yes.

Eileen: Then he's a cheater.

Liz: I wish it was that simple.  There's so much other stuff I haven't even told you.

Eileen: Liz, it is that simple.  There's always extra stuff.  And it's all just excuses we make for them.  Because we're afraid to leave them and we rationalize and rationalize and let them walk on us.  And why are we afraid to leave?  What's so scary?

Liz (quietly realizing): I don't know.

Eileen: Well, I'm not afraid.

Eileen stands up and leans out the window

Eileen (cont) (screaming): I am not afraid!

Liz (laughing): My God, you're going to get us caught.

Eileen: Come on, Liz.  Tell the world. (screams out window) Screw guys who cheat!

Liz hesitates.  Then approaches the window.

Liz (out window): Screw him!

Eileen (out window): We don't need you!

Episode 13 "Panacea" Act III, Page 41, Scene 39 Cont., Writer's 1st Edition

Liz (out window): I'm fine on my own!

Eileen: See?  Feeling better?

Liz looks at Eileen.  Then both of them crack up laughing.

Scene 40 Int. Michael's Apartment ­ Night

Max, Michael, and Isabel sit at the table, game faces on.

Michael: Here's how it's going to work.  I need to go in first.  Alone.

Scene 41: Int. Isabel and Jesse's Apartment ­ Night

Isabel, dressed in black, skulks through the darkened apartment.  She carefully heads out through the front door, exiting as quietly as possible.

Michael (V.O.): Give me an hour and a half, until shift change.

After a moment, Jesse walks into the room.  He walks to the window and stares out after Isabel.  As he grabs his jacket and surreptitiously follows her

Scene 42 Int. Meta-chem ­ Security Center ­ Night

Michael's alone.  He flips several switches at his console.

Michael (V.O.): Nobody's around.  I'll bypass the system and get you both in undetected.

On the monitors: Max and Isabel are seen entering Meta-Chem.

Scene 43 Int. Meta-Chem ­ Hallway ­ Night

Max rounds a corner and stares down the long hallway.

Michael (V.O.): The place is big and Valenti could be anywhere.

Max waves his hand over the first door.  HAND GLOW.  He opens the door and shines a flashlight inside.

Episode 13 "Panacea" Act III, Page 44, Scene 51, Writer's 1st Edition

Max: No!

Max raises his hand, blowing both men back off their feet.

Max kneels down beside Valenti, a crimson stain forming around his chest.

Max (cont.): Can you move?

Valenti: I don't ­

Max: It's okay.  It's okay.

Max lays his hand over Valenti's wound and begins to heal him.  Valenti winces.  Coughs.  Then feels his now healed chest in amazement.

Valenti: My God.  Max.  Thank you.

Max helps Valenti to his feet, but is shocked to find

A shotgun pointed at his face.

Several armed men have him and Valenti surrounded.  Meris (the severe looking woman from the secret lab) approaches

Meris: So you're the Healer.  You don't know how long we've been looking for you.

OFF Max, surrounded

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT III.

Episode 13 "Panacea" Act Four, Page 45, Writer's 1st Edition

Act Four

Fade In:

Scene 52 Int. Meta-chem ­ Security Center ­ Night

Isabel comes running in.  Michael's glued to the security monitor

Michael: Max and Valenti are in trouble.  We have to get down there ­

Close on the monitor.  Meris and the armed men lead Max and Valenti at gunpoint towards the "Access Denied" door.  As camera pushes-in on this image and we find ourselves

Scene 53 Int. Meta-Chem ­ Hallway ­ Night

Max and Valenti at gunpoint

Max: What do you want from us?

Meris: Not us.  Just you.  The Healer.

And with that, Meris punches the code into a key-pad and the "Access Denied" door slides open.  The group is lead inside, and the doors slam shut behind them.

Scene 54 Int. Meta-chem ­ Secret Lab ­ Night

The same secret lab we saw in Act One.  Meris leads Max over to the clear plastic oxygen tent.  The same raspy, labored breathing can be heard from within.

Max: What's in there?

Meris throws back the translucent plastic and pushes Max inside

Scene 55 Int. Meta-Chem ­ Plastic Tent ­ Night

Reverse to the POV of the "thing" watching Max walking towards him.  Max's face drops.  Finally, we reveal that this "thing" is actually

A NINETY TWO YEAR OLD MAN.

Riddled with all kinds of wires, tubes, a respirator.  He's clearly dying.  Max is absolutely speechless.  Meris walks up behind him, practically whispering

Episode 13, "Panacea", Act Four, Page 47, Writer's 1st Edition

Scene 57 Int. Meta-chem ­ Hallway ­ Night

Michael and Isabel run down the hall, stopping at the "Access Denied" door.  He runs his hand over the key-pad.  HAND GLOW.  But the thing just shorts out.  The door doesn't open.

Michael: It's not working-

Isabel: Let's break it down.

As they both lift their arms

Scene 58 Int. Meta-chem ­ Secret Lab ­ Night

The steel door slowly dents inward, but holds strong.

Scene 59 Int. Meta-chem ­ Plastic Tent ­ Night

Max stands at the old man's bedside.  Meris is next to him

Max: Who is he?

Meris: Clayton Wheeler.  Net worth somewhere in the range of 3.8 billion dollars.

Max: What's wrong with him?

Meris: Unfortunately, all that money couldn't stop the aging the process.  Trust me.  We tried.  Everything.  And then we heard this story.  About a girl in Roswell who was shot with no ill effects ­

Max: Liz That's why you have her dress.

Meris: We analyzed that thing for two years.  But the best scientists in the world couldn't figure it out.  Turns out, you were careful.  Didn't leave any of your blood behind.  Just ketchup.  But then we got another tip.  Several children with terminal cancer were mysteriously healed.

Episode 13, "Panacea", Act 4, Page 48, Scene 59 Cont., Writer's 1st Edition

Max: In Phoenix.  That surveillance picture of Michael from the hospital (dawns on him) You thought he was the healer?

Meris: Until he couldn't heal his friend.  That's when we knew we had the wrong guy.

Max: You killed Monk as a test?

Meris: My husband's dying.  We were desperate.  Now please.  Heal my husband

Max looks down at the old man.  Feels bad for him.  But there's nothing he can do.

Max: I'm sorry.  It doesn't work that way.  I can't save people from a natural death.

Meris: I think you can.

Meris motions to the armed men.  They point their guns at Valenti

Meris (cont.): And you will.

Max knows their threat is real.  They've killed before.  As he tentatively moves towards the old man

Scene 60 Int. Bell Tower ­ Vermont ­ Night

Liz and Maria

Liz: Isn't this place great?

Maria: Incredible.

Liz: I thought it'd cheer you up.

Maria: It does.  But I still feel like a total failure.

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