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ReckoningChapter 10
You've been alone, you've been afraidNot even the sounds of breathing could be heard as the Van speed down the high towards the pod
chamber. Michael and Isabel sat watching Max clutch Tess to his chest none able not to stare praying
they weren't too late.
"Do you think she still alive? She doesn't look so good" came the whisper.
I've been a foolSomebody anxious shushed them "She'll hear you" whispered.
"What did you expect for her to look like?
"Stop talking about her like she not here! Tess is fine she will come out of this….
"How do you know that Michael?"
In so many ways"Because I do!! Now shut up!! Max, Max" Grabbing his friend's shoulder, shaking it to get his attention "We need to take her inside to heal her"
But I would change my life
Isabel ran ahead opening the door to the chamber as Max and Michael carrying a limp, deathly
pale Tess followed. Jim, Kyle Liz and Maria raced after they gently laid Tess down on the metallic
slab in the pod chamber quickly moving around her healing stones in hand. A light emanated from
their hands connecting them, pulling them into her memories a bright aqua light gave way to flashes
Tess punching her way from her pod realizing she was alone, as a shadow of a man comes
forward filling her with loneliness.
If you thought you, might try to love me
Training session with the Nesado, knocking her down "Again, emotions are weakness Teresa
learn to control them" Flashing through multiple training session as Tess is growing older,
strong, faster. Her standing over after having knocked him down. He gives her proud but
sinister smile as he comes to his feet "Very good Tess, now do it again".
So please give me another chance, To write you another song
That melts into others that fly by of the constant moving different schools people but the
feeling of loneliness is overwhelming. The flashes of Roswell start the first time Tess sees Max,
he is surrounded by this green aura as her hearts starts to pound "it's him". Similar feelings of
déjà vu hit her when she sees Isabel and Michael. Fast paced scenes between Tess and Max
zoom by then they slow to when he threw in the dirt not remembering who she was, in the jeep
when he told her "You have nothing to do with us".
And take back those things I've done, Cause I'll give you my heart
Those give way to laughter and memories of her with Kyle and Jim, "When I came to Roswell
I was looking for my family I got one just not the one I was expecting" she say with a smile as
the three of them hug. Every thing gets dark as the happiness disappears as the Max and
Michael Isabel see and feel Tess experiencing Ava's time with Max and the other jumping
back and forth between those and a haze view of people standing over discussing what to do
to her and her child. It goes all white as rapidly pounding heartbeat can be heard, followed by
screaming. (End flash)
If you would let me start all over, Again
The other came out gasping for breath looking shaken by what they had witnessed "Michael, Michael are you ok?" Kneeling by his side Maria anxious face.
"What about Tess, is she okay?" Jim anxiously questioned
Michael "That was uh - -"
I'm not a saint, I'm just a man"Yeah" dazed looking from him to Max who sole focus was the blonde next to him still lying
motionless. Putting his face close to hers stroking her it gently he whispers "Tess, baby wake up,
come back to me. Angel you made me a promise, I'm holding you to it."
Who had heaven and Earth, In the palm of his hand
But I threw it away, If you would let me start all over all over again
The granolith starts to hum drawing the attention of the non-Czechoslovakians green light focused
on Tess. The occupants of the chamber went blind as the royals were thrown back. Somewhere
amidst the cold, pain and darkness his voice sounds pulling her back. Tess gasped propping her self
up on her elbows franticly trying to right her self. Max scrambling to his knees "What is it?"
Little girl you're all I've got
Ignoring him she pressed her hand to her protruding belly and focused a serene smile graced her lips -- You're ok, do you guys know something about Michael I don't know? -- Her answer was hard jab
Don't you leave me standing here once again, Cause I'll give you my life
"How are you feeling? Tess? Don't move" Max insisted as she struggled to get up "TESS" Max
roared drawing her attention. Cold steely gaze trained on him as flew back pinned against the wall of
the chamber as she almost floated to her feet. Holding her belly she unsteadily limped out the
entrance as the other managed to over power the hold. All the occupants following her out Max
leading the charge Michael closely behind "Wait let me help you Tess, as she swayed Max reached
out pulling her against his body a shrilled yell "Don't touch me, Don't you fu- - touch me!
Yes I would, If you would let me try to let me love you
"Please, would you stop, can you just--?
The Irate blond shouted as she rounded on him "Just what Max? Hmm Max what is that you want?"
So please give me another chance to write you another song and take back those things I've done
"Tess I'm sorry, please give me a chance to fix it"
"Fix this Max, what exactly needs to be fixed?"
Max stepping forward to embrace Tess she steeped back and raising her right hand stopping Max cold in his track as the others gasp in alarm. "Tess baby I'm not gonna hurt you"
Cause I'll give you my heart, If you would let me start all over
Again
Icy cold flat blue gaze trained on him deliver the cruelest, telling, truth "I Don't believe you"
Give me one more chance
Sharp, searing pain settles in his heart, as his deep brown eyes widen in shock at words he though he would never hear from her perfect mouth. "T- You have to believe me, please- -"
"Please what Max?"
I'm not a saint, I'm just a man
"Please Listen"
Who had heaven and Earth, In the palm of his hand, But I threw it away
"Listen to you and what trust you? I Trust you to turn on me, I trust you to always make me the
Scapegoat. Trust you to always believe Liz over me even when I'm right. Only thing I know for sure
is I don't matter to you at all." Limping away.
So now I stand here today asking forgiveness and if you could just please
Give me another chance
" That not true Tess, I care about you more than you know." Running ahead to cut off her departure.
"Sure as hell doesn't feel that way, your actions tell a whole other story." Countered the furious
blonde virago "All you do is take advantage of me every time you need me, I show up, I'm there no
questions asked. Because that is what your suppose to do for family" as unshed tears glitter in her
eyes " but I'm not part of your family"
You've been alone, you've been afraid, I've been a fool In so many ways
"Tess-- " Max pleads as he steps forward to embrace her. She shoves him back "Don't Tess me, I HATE when you do that. I don't need anything from you" trying to move around him.
But I would change my life, If you thought you, might try to love me
"Maybe you don't, but I need you, Tess" watching as her shoulders sagging not looking into his eyes.
Cause I'll give you my heart, If you thought you, might try to love me, So please give me another chance
Max continuing before she had the chance to interrupt "I'm not gonna say sorry because I always say
that God, your right I have taken you for granted and I haven't showed you the appreciation and
respect you deserve. The truth is you scare me."
To write you another song, And take back those things I've done
If you would let me start all over, Again
Lifting her chin forcing her eyes to meet his. "When I 'm around you, when I see you, even when I'm not, thinking of you makes the part of me that isn't human come roaring to life."
So please give me another chance, To write you another song"Why are you so afraid to accept what you are?" kernel of hope sprang to life in Max's chest hope that there could be another chance.
You know I love you, yeah, Give me one more chance
"Mama bear is not going to be happy with the fact that it took them this longer to figure out that it wasn't her (Tess) they were with". Of course that is a major under statement. There won't be any happy family reunion for some for a while, but I won't make it too long.
A Special Thanks to ChaseMoney to letting me bounce idea off him.
The song is to (Another Love Song) All over Again by Justin Timberlake it sets the mood perfectly. Thanks again for all the LOVE & SUPPORT.
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