It hit him like a ton of bricks being heaped on his chest. He could feel the oppression, overwhelming pain and hopelessness of getting out from under it. However, he also knew that these emotions were not his own. The signature was female. They belonged to her. The cousins had always had a connection. It allowed them to sense each other's emotions and frequently communicate without words when near enough. It was trade mark that came with sharing blood and sharing a secret bound in ritual and secrecy.

Caleb just hoped that the cause of these emotions was not the same. He felt that after what happened last year Liz had more than paid her debt. She had helped, supported, been used and belittled by the aliens. The final straw though for Liz had been the destiny message the aliens had received from their home world. After that Liz had walked away. In spite of her upbringing Liz's father's side of the family had contributed a bit of a romantic side to her. Which meant that despite the Danvers tendency toward questioning everything and challenging everything. She believed in things like soulmates and Max had convinced her that they were exactly that. Caleb on the other hand had his doubts about that one all along. However, that was proven wrong over and over again. So, Liz had left that day.

What most people did not know was that Liz Parker had not gone to Florida this last summer. She had fled to Ipswich, Massachusetts. The Aunt whose home she had gone to was Evelyn Danvers. In doing this she come under the protection of the covenant. This was her right as a member of the Danvers family and someone Caleb cared about dearly. Liz family made the trip frequently, but covertly. So, it was no surprise to Caleb and Evelyn when Liz called and told them that she was coming and would be in Salem in the morning.

Most people paid little attention to Nancy Parker and she preferred it that way. It made it easier for her to hide and therefore keep her secret. So, few people knew Nancy's history. If they did they would have realized that prior to marrying Jeff Parker, she had been Nancy Danvers. Nancy was the spoiled only daughter. The little sister of William Danvers III. People only paid attention there to the fact that Liz's last name was Parker. It was an established family name there. So when Liz told tourist that only the last four generations of her family had come from Roswell, she was lying, but not at the same time.

None of them really know why but Nancy and Liz also have the power. That is what had Caleb so worried right now. Liz was freakishly controlled with her powers. Like him she doesn't like to use for fun or anything really. It helped keep the secret and guarded against addiction. However, when Liz's emotions got involved there was no telling what might happen. That was what worried him the most right now.

It was actually surprising to him the aliens had not figured out that Liz wasn't exactly normal herself. After all it was with little hesitation and minimal damage that Liz had gone to Eagle Rock, and helped them in all of the ensuing madness. Liz had used that day to help with getting Max out of there. Apparently though, none of the aliens had noticed that her chocolate brown eyes had been coffee black. Using that much had left her weak for a few days and sweating profusely. Caleb had been upset about that but the boys understood her sense of duty. After all the idiot thought that he saved her. That brought a soft chuckle to his lips. None of them could be killed by human error and man-made idiocy.

So, Caleb Danvers did the only thing that he could do. He bought an emergency ticket to the airport nearest Roswell, New Mexico. Then quickly began packing essentials. On his way to the airport he sent a text to his three best friends: Pougue, Reid and Tyler. He needed them to know that he was going and that he'd be back with Liz.

*Flashback

Once he had picked Liz up at the airport Caleb had known that he had his work cut out for him. The bastard had really done a number on her. He knew that the first thing that he needed for her to see was that Max was not worth it. So over that first week he had insured that it was just him, Liz, and his mother at the manor. They had discussed everything that happened in minute detail. It was rough for Caleb to hear but he needed to have her say it out loud. Both to help him formulate a game plan, and help Liz hear the incongruity of everything. It worked and Liz realized then that she had done her part and now needed to stay out of the alien mess.

Next, they needed her self-confidence brought back to the forefront. He knew that Liz was used to waiting on people, not being waited on. However, his mother said that she needed to start looking like a Danvers. So, he called Kate and asked her to handle the shopping, and the salon appointments, etc. Kate was Pougue's girlfriend and she would be better at that than he would. He groaned though when Kate commandeered the guys into drive and carry bags. Liz's own super-natural beauty came to the forefront by the time they were finished. Before, they returned Liz stood in a blue bodycon dress and nude peeptoe heels. Her hair had been neatly cut in layers that framed her face and light red highlights put in her hair.

His friends all had stared back at her stunned. Reid and Tyler's jaws practically collecting dust off of the floor. Interestingly it was the shy, youngest son who broke the stunned silence. "You look hot." This coming from Tyler was new. However, not completely unexpected by Caleb.

After that they made sure that Liz went with them to every conceivable social event. It only took one trip to Nicky's to realize that every guy in town now had their eyes on her. They had been going to take their usual seats when Aaron Abbot had dared to put his hand on Liz's arm. Liz had tried to get away, but couldn't not unless she used. So, it was good that Tyler coming up behind yanked Aaron's arm off of Liz. "She's with us Abbot. So, I suggest that you leave her alone." The usual posturing ensued. Abbot stating, "I don't see a ring on her Sims. So, she's free to see whoever and talk to whoever." That brought the rest of us over. Unfortunately, it had not been just the sons attention that moved to the confrontation. Nicky came over with his baseball bat, "Take it outside ladies." That brought an abrupt ending to their night. After that the sons made sure that one of them was directly with Liz when they went out. At the end of the summer beach party Caleb remembered Tyler putting his arm around Liz's shoulder as they'd entered the party in a way that only they could. It was clear that Liz was spoken for at least for the night.

They had all gone to see Liz off commandeering Tyler's Hummer in the process. They had each taken their turn making sure that Liz knew that if this year was just as bad then she should come back, and finish at Spenser Academy. Then, she would join them at Harvard. After that they each gave her a hug goodbye. He had watched as Reid gave Liz a pair of black cashmere fingerless gloves after giving her a hug. The one that stunned him though was Tyler. The youngest was the last to come up and hug her. Afterwards, Tyler had pulled out a small, light blue box. This told everyone that the youngest son meant business. He asked Liz to open it on the plane, and to promise not to ever take it off. Liz had smiled and said, "I promise."

Caleb knew that since then Tyler and his cousin had been in daily communication. He knew this from Tyler and his own regular communication with Liz. In the box had been a simple silver locket from Tiffany's engraved with "I love you always." Growing up he'd frequently seen Tyler looking softly at the latest picture Aunt Nancy had sent of Liz. The youngest had never pursued a girl, and when asked by Reid, "Baby boy way don't you ever ask a girl to a dance or Nicky's?" Tyler's reply had been, "I just have no interest in social climbers and gold-diggers. When I pursue someone I would want to be able to do so as an equal."

*end of flash back*

Caleb shook himself back to reality. At the time he hadn't really thought that Tyler's hope was realistic. However, he'd held to it, and done just that. When he did decide to pursue someone it was one of their own. Born a Danvers Liz shared his secret so there was no awkwardness there. It also made Liz his equal in social standing. Although, her parents lived simply, she was by no means a pauper with an inheritance that was equal to Caleb's own. He'd have to talk with those two later.

Caleb sighed as he paid the atrocious cab fare and walked into his Aunt and Uncle's Café. He loved his family, but could not keep from thinking that the theme was a little outrageous. As he entered he noted the aliens in their normal booth, and made his way to the backroom and the steps leading to the Parker's apartment over the café. He felt Max's eyes follow him and knew he would soon be followed. So, it was with his normal, athletic stride that he used his key, and let himself in. He made his way back to where he knew his cousin lay collapsed on the floor of her room.

Neither cousin caring that Max had now followed the oldest, as Caleb focused on caring for his cousin.

A/n: Please Read and Review! This is my first attempt at writing in a while. Thanks!