Max sat at the table, drinking his milk shake, and making eyes at Liz. What else was new? Maria was flirting with Kyle, and he had this glob of lip-gloss on his right cheek. He was smiling and still shaking the saltshaker over his fries, which were now quiet briny. Maria was whispering something in his ear.

Max had to go to work soon. He had to talk to Ray. But right now he had to concentrate on important things…like Liz. Her hair looked so soft, and those eyes…Bambi eyes. She had to be the prettiest girl in Roswell.

The door opened unnoticed by Max, who sat near the door. A tall handsome guy around his age came in, and with him was a girl. They walked in, and looked around.

They made their way over to Max's table. Hearing someone clear their throat had Max turning and seeing the two kids before him.

"Excuse me, are you Max Evans?"

Max looked suspiciously at them, his eyes narrowed. Who were they, what did they want? The boy smiled at him, as he glanced at the girl.

"I have always wanted to meet you. Where are Michael and Isabel?"

"Who are you?"

"Relax man, we don't mean you any harm. We are family."

"Not any of mine. What's your deal?"

"We are, Uncle Max."

Max stared at both of them. The boy was tall, muscular, light brown hair, and deep brown bedroom eyes. The girl was tall, well built, and a knockout with blond hair.

"Uncle Max, I am Angelique, and this is my brother Michael, better known as Michael Zan, or MZ. We came a long way to see you. Can you get our parents to join us somewhere to talk…like the cave?"

'Is it possible? Are these two who they claim to be? They sure do look almost identical to Michael and Isabel. Was it a trap?'

"I'll call Isabel, but Michael is coming by anytime now. Don't say anything to them just yet. Wait till the cave."

"Alright Uncle Max."

Max pulled out his cell phone and dialed, just as Michael came in.

OOOOOOO

An hour later, the three were in the cave as Isabel walked in. Michael was leaning against the cave walls watching the two strangers. He knew nothing of why they were there, and why Max had brought them here. He had only said he would know when Isabel did.

He looked at the girl, Angelique who was looking back at him with sparkling eyes. Was she flirting with him? He glanced at MZ who met Michael's hard look with one of his own. He raised an eyebrow at Michael.

They heard footsteps and then Isabel walked into the room. "Max, what…" She stopped upon seeing the strangers with Max. She glanced at Michael for answers he just shrugged.

"Max?"

"Sit down Isabel; I have some news for you. I scanned these two, and they are telling the truth. They are part of our family, they came from Antar."

"Family? Cousins?" Isabel sat down and Michael still stood watching, ready.

"Isabel, Michael, this is Angelique, and her brother Michael Zan." Michael took a hard look at the boy and then back at Max.

"Is this some kind of game, Maxwell? What is going on?"

"Yeah Max, explain what is going on. Who are they?" Isabel got up and moved over to Michael standing next to him. Both were being cautious.

"Isabel, Michael…it's a long story. We came a long way to see you. Do you remember much of your past life on Antar?" Questioned Michael Zan.

"Michael and Isabel exchanged speaking looks. The three saw Isabel's blush rise over her cheeks. There was a small smile on Michaels face.

"Yes, some. Why?"

"Because if you remembered it all, you would know us." Said Angelique. Max looked at the only family he had thought he had, and wondered how they would take the news.

"Angelique and I are here to meet our parents."

"Your parents?" asked a suspicious Michael, "Who are they? Or do I need to ask?" His eyes boring into MZ's.

"You know that answer. You and Isabel are our parents."

Isabel slid to the ground as Michael grabbed her. Max looked worriedly at his sister, as Michael tried to keep her on her feet.

"I'm sorry mom; I didn't mean to upset you. We just wanted to meet you. Find out about you. We grew up on stories about you and dad. Wonderful stories."

Isabel looked to Michael, seeing the stunned expression on his face, as he looked at her pale one. "Michael?"

Suddenly flash backs flared before them. Scenes of another life, time long gone. This time it was with a two-year-old boy and a one-year-old girl, with Michael and Isabel in the royal gardens playing.

When the flashes ended, Isabel and Michael moved over to their children. Max and the kids had stood up.

"I can't believe that you are both alive. How did you survive?"

"Well your spies had warned you of Kivar's coming in time. You had us taken to safety to another planet. We survived, and we have started a war with Kivar, to regain our planet. We wanted to be like you." Michael Jr. looked at his dad.

"Yeah, we wanted to make you proud of us. For a while, we thought you were really dead. When we found out, we decided to find you and bring you home. We can fight together."

Isabel went over to her daughter. "Ah Angelique. We are proud. I just wish we could have been there for you."

"It wasn't your fault mom, or yours dad. Do you want to come back with us?"

"Yes."

Michael was studying his children, seeing what was the same and what was different. The very idea of having children was something he had always wanted. But he had not counted on having kids as old as himself. That would be hard to explain. Then he smiled to himself. "Isabel and I did good work.' He looked over at Isabel a soft, gentle smile on his lips. She was looking back at him, her eyes misting, and something else was there in his eyes.

"Mom, Dad we must leave within the next few days. Can I ask you something?"

"Yeah MZ, what?"

"Are you and mom together in this time?"

"No, we're best friends."

MZ shared a look with his sibling. Then turned back to his father. "Why? From what we hear you were the kind of couple that legions were made of."

Michael and Isabel looked at each other. Michael wondered if Isabel could love him would want to be with him on Antar when they returned. Could they be a family?

Isabel reached out her hand as though reading his mind. He took her hand and gently squeezed. "Michael, I have always wanted destiny."

"Isabel… about time you said it." He leaned and gently kissed her on the lips. Turning to the kids. "I guess we answered your question."

"Yeah you did. Got any food?"

Michael smiled, "Yeah we will take you to eat. We have some friends we want you to meet. The five left the cave.

OOOOOO

At the crash down, the five found a table, while waiting for Tess to show up. Maria came over with a smile.

"Did you bring some new friends? Michael I want to talk to you."

She looked over at MZ, and smiled at him. That was one cute boy, and hot. He reminded her someone, she just couldn't figure out who. "Okay what I can get for you?"

The group ordered their food. Max looked over at Liz waiting on another table and then back at Maria.

"Maria, can you get Liz, and Kyle and Jim over here? Time is important."

"Sure I will call everyone." She looked again at Michael, then at MZ.

OOOOOOOO

They had finished eating when the others came in. The two new visitors didn't like the Tabasco sauce at all. Max was watching the door, and when Jim and Kyle came in, Liz and Maria came over to the table. Max sat back and smiled.

"What's up Max? You wanted to see us?" Asked Jim Valenti.

"Sure did. Wanted to introduce you to someone. Plus to thank all of you for helping us, and being our family and friends. We are leaving tonight.

"What? Michael, you can't."

"We are Maria. You have Kyle now remember?"

"Jim, Kyle, Maria, and Liz. I would like to introduce you to Angelique and Michael Zan..my niece and nephew."

Max smiled as did Michael and Isabel as they looked at their kids with pride. Mouths dropped open, and then the humans looked at each other.

"How? They are your age?"

"Yeah we know, sheriff. Nevertheless, they are our kids. Isabel and I had them when we lived on Antar. Aren't they the best?" Jim could see the pride in the young man's face. When he studied the two new aliens, he saw the resemblance. They did look like their parents.

"Congratulations, Michael and Isabel."

"How could you Michael?"

Michael turned to Maria. "Hey, it was long before I met you. I was with Isabel, and I was happy. I'm happy now, I have my kids." Michael caught the look Kyle was giving Angelique and he turned to the his friend. "Kyle, don't even think of it. That is my daughter, keep your eyes off of her."

Kyle just smiled over at him, and shrugged."Never thought you would have a daughter like that." Michael started to get up, until Isabel touched his arm. There was no way he would get near Michael's daughter. He wasn't crazy, he knew what would happen to him if he did. She was as beautiful as her mother. He had noticed Maria's interest in MZ too.

"So Max you are returning to Antar?" Asked Liz with tears in her eyes. She was sad, and she felt her world crumble.

"Yes, I am sorry Liz. But I must. My people need me, they have suffered enough. I cannot deny it any longer."

Liz ran off, with Maria following her as she ran to the back. Jim studied each of the young people he cared for, and would miss.

"I wish you well, is there anything I can do?"

"No, you have been a good friend to us. We will miss you."

OOOOOOO

After leaving the Crashdown the group broke up. Isabel took Angelique shopping, and to get their hair done. Michael and Max had taken MZ to play some pool and some basketball. Michael couldn't seen to stop smiling, as he looked at his boy. He asked questions, and thought it couldn't get any better than this.

The guys were playing ball, and MZ was laughing as he played with his father and uncle. He was a natural athlete. When Jim came driving up, as soon as the car stopped he blew his horn.

"Jim, what's up?" Yelled Max as he turned.

"Isabel and Angelique have been taken!"

The ball fell from numb hands, bouncing over to the grass. All eyes turned to Jim. Max glanced at Michael and MZ seeing the same look on their faces he was sure was on his.