Roswell Fanatics

*Max*

"Maybe it's your daughter clinging to James." Kyle chuckles but I don't see anythig funny at the moment. What if it were marie? Would he still find it amusing.

Tyler approaches us and asks if he could help. When Michael shakes his head he moves on to where Isabel, Sabrina, and Erik stand waiting on us.

That's when I see Oliver with Amy in his arms. What the hell is going on? I think. First Kyle's son, now Tess's? I shoot them both looks daring them to say something to me...or even to hurt my little girls. I see Oliver swallow hard before approaching us. Later, I tell myself...later I'll deal with this. James, Oliver, and I will have a man to man to man talk.

Once we all get together I look around counting heads, making sure we have everyone. I can't believe that everyone is here and safe. Liz comes over and wraps her arms around my waist. I let go of Kyle but keep a steady arm on Michael so I don't drop to the ground in front of everyone. I'm still quite weak but I can't let the others worry about me right now. We are in great need of a talk with the kids. They have questions that no longer can be ignored.

That's when Oliver demands answers...now? I raise a brow to him with near amusement. A teenager demanding something from me? Past King of Antar... unofficial leader of this family? Ok, ego time...maybe it's because my daughter's hand is still in his...but I refuse to be pushed around. He's much like his mother.

"Oliver, mom and Uncle Max agree that we all need to talk. We're supposed to all go to the Crash." Sabrina says quietly. Ever the peace keeper.

"Sounds like a good idea. It's time that all five of our families sit down and talk. Tyler, Christina, let's get into the car and we'll meet everyone there." Maria pipes up. Wasn't she out of town on tour?

"Sabrina, Erik... I'm going to trust the two of you to ride in your car. Meet your father and I at the Crash." Isabel says.


"James you can drive your sister there." Eileen says looking to her husband for confirmation.

"Mr. Evans, if you'll permit it, I'd like to offer to drive Lily back to the Crash. Dad, are you okay?" James says and I feel Liz's grip on my shoulder tighten. I want to refuse...but I feel Liz's easy going manner flow over me. Damn her calming influence on me.

"I'll drive Amy," Oliver says right after that and I nearly cringe. No way...I want my daugthers with me, safe...

"That's fine, both of you. Just get them there." My wonderful beautiful, loving wife says before I could answer. I look down and give her my best Michael scowl, not happy at all.

She smiles and rubs a hand on my back in comfort. "Fine." I mumble sulkingly... they are lucky I'm weak I think to myself.

*Erik*

I stand near my parents and sister when Tyler joins us. I reach out and take Christina's hand in mine. I'm glad that she's here for me and safe. We watch as Uncle Max, Michael, and Kyle join the rest of us.

That's when Oliver demands some answers. I inwardly wince knowing that his forwardness isn't going to get answers from the adults. Besides, I can see the death glares Uncle Max is shooting him.

Myself, I'm not really looking toward Michael...hoping that he's not seeing Christina's hand in mine and trying to focus my attention on what's going on.

Maria speaks up and tells Tyler and Christina to ride with them.

Taking a moment to gather the courage and look to Maria.

"Mrs. Guerin." i address her formally, never really gotten used to the idea of calling her by her first name with her being a big singing sensation and all. "I'd like to drive Christina back to the Crash." I look at Bre and see Tyler next to her still. "And Tyler also....that is, if you don't mind."

I hold my breath awaiting for her answer.

*Kyle*

Elieen rushed to me, checking if I was ok. I assured her I was and when Max didn't need my help any more I wrapped my arms around her.

"I'm fine..." I assure her. I didn't want her to worry so much. "Just later, thank Max."

Her eyes widened but she said nothing more.

I listen to everyone talk and decide to go back to the Crash.

"Mr. Evans, if you'll permit it, I'd like to offer to drive Lily back to the Crash." James says to Max. I tensed waiting for his answer, then Oliver volunteers to take Amy. It took all the control I had not to laugh at Max's expression. I know Max...he's very, very protective of his girls. His oldest son... it was more Liz...but not the twins.

Liz steps in and tells the boys ok. The look of Max's defeat was priceless and if it weren't for the current situation, I'd rib him about it.

"Dad, are you okay?" James surprises me with his question.

I give him a smile. "Yes son. I'm fine. Thanks." I reach out and pat him on his shoulder. "Drive safely ok? And take Marie with you." I say figuring she'd much rather be with her friend then us fuddy-duddy parents. Also, hoping having a third person in the car will ease Max's mind.

MARIE

I move through the crowd of people quickly towards my Dad, Mom and James. I’m so happy to see them all safe and sounded. I don’t know what I would have done if something had happened to my Dad or James. I’ve always idolized my Dad. When I was younger I thought of him as some sort of super Sheriff and I think that the idea has stuck with me always but tonight made me realize that he only human.

When I finally reach them, I catch the end of my dad’s sentence, “Drive safely ok? And take Marie with you."

I frown briefly, wondering where we were going to be going after this. Surely, it would be best if everyone went home and tried to recover from the shock of tonight. I know that all I really want to do is go home and spend some time with my parents.

“I’m so glad that you’re okay,” I say, embracing my dad as tightly as possible. “I don’t know what I would do without you, Dad.”

Michael

Once I tell my son I don't need help, Maria orders the kids to go to the car; the ever protective mother. I on the other hand, keep watching Tyler out of the corner of my eye, and a frown shows on my face as I notice Sabrina's hand around his waist. What is going on here? I'll ask him later; I don't want to bring it up in front of everyone.

Then my eyes flick over to Christina, and I notice that Erik's holding her hand. "Max, Kyle" I grumble, nudging them to look in my direction, "What is going on here?"

Sure, Erik's a nice boy, but Christina's my daughter. I don't particularly like the idea of her dating at all. She can wait till she's married, if I have any say in it. And as for Tyler, who's to know he won't be some idiotic boy like I was when I was his age. I was an ass to Maria for the longest time.

Isabel seems to be sharing a funny look with Alex, and I'm surprised neither of them have said anything yet.

Tyler

While I'm standing there with Mrs. Whitman and Sabrina, Sabrina puts an arm around my waist, causing me to tense up briefly. The parents are all here, and they don't know anything yet.

"Thank you, Tyler. I'm glad to know that my daughter has such a noble friend around." Mrs. Whitman says a minute later, and I just smile an nod at her, avoiding my parent's gazes completely.

Mrs. Whitman knows somethings up, I'm just glad she's not yelling at me or taking Sabrina away or anything.

Christina

I hear Oliver start to ask questions about what the hell is going on, and honestly I want answers too, so I try to focus on what everyone is saying, even though my focus is more on Erik's hand in mine.

"Tyler, Christina, let's get into the car and we'll meet everyone there." Mom says, and I look up as Erik speaks out.

"I'd like to drive Christina back to the Crash. And Tyler also....that is, if you don't mind." Erik says, and I watch as my father attempts to burn holes in Erik's head. Boy, are we gonna have a long family talk when we get home.

"Mom, can we? That's how we got here," I say quietly, looking at her. I know not to ask dad, cause he'll probably say something like 'over my dead body' or whatever, and I look at Tyler, trying to get him to speak up too.

"We'll meet you there; it's no big deal," Tyler says, trying to help me out, and I send a smile his way, one that he returns.

~Maria~


I give Liz and Max both a smile, knowing that they are surprised to see that I'm back. I know I should have called them earlier but I'd wanted to surprise them in the morning by showing up during breakfast at the Crash. Obviously, that surprise was ruined.

"Oliver, mom and Uncle Max agree that we all need to talk. We're supposed to all go to the Crash." Sabrina says after Oliver begins demanding answers and I can't help but think that Sabrina is nothing like Isabel. She reminds me more of Alex. I'd missed so much of the children growing up that I wouldn't have realized that.

"Sounds like a good idea. It's time that all five of our families sit down and talk. Tyler, Christina, let's get into the car and we'll meet everyone there." I decide to add, thinking that it would be best if explanations were given all at once while there weren't any chances of problems.

"Sabrina, Erik... I'm going to trust the two of you to ride in your car. Meet your father and I at the Crash." I hear Isabel say and smile as I look at her. She still looks so much like she did when we were in school and I can't help but wonder if she was using some of her alien juice.

"James you can drive your sister there." Eileen says and looks at Kyle as though waiting for him to agree.

"Mr. Evans, if you'll permit it, I'd like to offer to drive Lily back to the Crash. Dad, are you okay?"

"I'll drive Amy," Oliver interjects.

"That's fine, both of you. Just get them there." Liz agrees and I smile. I can't help but notice how close Tyler is to Sabrina at the moment and Christina is to Erik. Both of my children look happy and there is no way I would keep them from that, especially since I remember what it was like for me when I fell for their father.

Max finally seems to agree though he's sulking and I can't keep myself from laughing. "Fine."

"Mrs. Guerin." Erik's voice suddenly catches my attention and I turn to look at him. "I'd like to drive Christina back to the Crash." There's a pause a moment, "And Tyler also....that is, if you don't mind."

"Mom, can we? That's how we got here," Christina asks me quietly, looking at me and I can see how much she wants it. She's reminding me of the way I was. I watch her look at her brother and fight to hold back the grin.

"We'll meet you there; it's no big deal," Tyler adds and my children smile at each other.

I glance at Michael as I step up to his side, taking his hand in mine as I nod. "As long as your parents are alright with it, I don't mind at all." I glanced over at Isabel, wondering just how she'd react. Other then seeming slightly tense, she didn't counteract my permission. "Izzy, what do you think?" I decide to ask, helping our children out.

Isabel glanced at the children for a moment before looking at me, "I've come to know that both Christina and Tyler are responsible and so are my children. Of course I don't mind." She looks at Alex, "What do you think, Alex?"

At the same time I look at Michael and squeeze his hand, speaking only loud enough for him to hear. "Give them the chance, Michael." I hope that my words will hold off any objection on his part.

~James~

I can't help but smile when Mrs. Evans gives me permission to drive Lily home and even my father suggesting that I drive Marie didn't change my expression. "Yes son. I'm fine. Thanks." Dad pats me on my shoulder, "Drive safely ok? And take Marie with you."

"We'll be fine, dad." I tell him, giving him a slight smile. I'm definitely glad to know he's alright. Maybe it wasn't as bad as I'd been thinking and dad and I could get along, at least for now.

I'm glad that my sister is safe and happy to know I'll have some more time with Lily before the adults explain the situation. "Ready, sis?" I question as I look at Marie, my arm still around Lily's shoulder. Granted, I know it's got to be shocking that I'm not hiding my feelings for Lily, but after the danger we just faced, no way was I going to hold back for any reason.

~Eileen~

Kyle assures me that he's alright as he wraps his arms around me, "I'm fine..." But then he adds, "Just later, thank Max."

I feel my eyes widen and I know that it must have been serious. My arms tighten around his waist with the knowledge that I could have lost him, but I don't say anything, knowing the time isn't right. My son asks to drive Lily back to the Crash and Liz allows it. I know that Max isn't liking the idea even as Oliver has offered to drive Amy.

"Dad, are you okay?" James asks Kyle and I looked at Kyle, giving him a smile. It's a step. And I know not to get my hopes up but at least I know that he's taking a positive step and maybe it'll mean things will start to look up.

"Yes son. I'm fine. Thanks." I watch my husband pat James' shoulder before telling him, "Drive safely ok? And take Marie with you."

"We'll be fine, dad." I see my son smile and feel joy welling up inside me. That's a definite positive. Looking at Kyle, I lean against him. "Come on, let's go to the Crash. I'll feel better when everyone is relaxing while we have a long overdo discussion with our kids."