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Chapter Fourteen

They stayed in for the rest of the night, which meant they'd have to get up really early if they wanted to shop. Everyone was really on edge about the whole Tess/Alex thing, but why worry when you're not sure? Why would Tess be that upset about Alex leaving? She'd never paid much attention to him before now. Kyle had asked the group if he was going to end up changing like Liz had. He seemed generally concerned that he may become something that's not completely human. Isabel hadn't shared her information with anyone other then Alex, and she hesitated before answering Kyle's question.

" It's more then possible, Kyle." At the look on his face, she sighed.

" Look, I'm sorry if you wanted to be reassured. The fact of the matter is, you were healed just like Liz was. The two of you were supposed to be dead. The end of the road had come for you guys, yet here you are. When Max healed you...he changed you. You had to change if you wanted to live. It took Liz this long before she started to show changes..who knows, Kyle...you may never experience anything like this." Kyle nodded and flopped down on one of the chairs. Alex wasn't saying anything, but he grabbed Isabel's hand. Max stood up and stretched.

" Look guys, I know there are questions about all of this, but we'll deal with them later. We came here for vacation, and we're going to have one. Alex is not to be left unsupervised. I'm sorry to say that, Alex, I know it sucks. Once we get back to Roswell, we'll deal with Tess." They all nodded. Maria and Isabel said good night and went into their room. Kyle, Max, and Alex did the same. Liz moved to sit next to Michael on the couch. When she was settled, she tilted her head to look at him.

" How come you got the short straw?" Michael shrugged.

" I figured I'd get some alone time out here, you know?" Liz nodded and moved to get up, but Michael stopped her.

" I meant some alone time with you, Parker." Liz smiled at him sheepishly and settled in so that her head was on his chest. Michael hesitated before asking the question he'd been dying to ask.

" Are you okay with the fact that you're different now? I mean that you're more like me?" Liz grinned and closed her eyes.

" I've always been connected with the three of you, Michael. Just now I'm no longer an outsider. I have powers too, only I can't blow things up...just see t he future." Michael nodded and closed his eyes too. Soon, they were both sleeping.

Liz could hear someone trying to wake her, but it wasn't working. She could see Alex standing in front of Tess, holding what looked like a book. Alex was completely distraught, but she couldn't hear what was being said. She did hear someone say, " Alex, calm down, buddy." When Alex looked over, there stood a very disturbed Kyle. It was then that Liz jerked awake to find everyone in the room staring at her. Michael was still sitting next to her, but he looked very alarmed. Alex and Kyle both looked white as sheets. Isabel walked in from the bedroom and sat down next to Liz. Everyone was still in their sleep clothes, so Liz deduced that it wasn't morning yet. Max and Maria just looked shocked. Isabel looked over at Alex and then back at Liz.

" I can fully understand why you've been losing sleep, Liz. At least he didn't die in this dream." Kyle stepped forward and kneeled in front of Liz.

" Liz, you shouted my name in your sleep. Do I have something to do with what's supposed to happen to Alex?" Isabel put her hand on Kyle's shoulder.

" Listen to me, all of you. I saw exactly what she saw, and it was frightening. Alex was standing in front of Tess completely ragged looking. He was hysterical and crying. He was yelling at Tess, but the only dialogue was when Kyle entered the room. Tess looked aggravated that he was there, but Kyle was just scared. He was trying to calm Alex down. Liz was woke up by a blinding flash that jerked me out of her dream. It totally freaked me out, so now I know how you feel." Max began to pace back and forth.

" So we know for a fact that Tess is going to try and do something to Alex. We just need to find out why." Liz looked at the clock and saw that it was past eight in the morning.

" I'm sorry for ruining your sleep, guys." They looked at her like she was nuts, but Maria spoke.

" Don't worry about it, Liz, we're in Vegas! There is plenty of time to sleep on the way home tomorrow. Today is a girlie day, so Liz you're with Isabel and me." Michael started to protest, but Alex cut him off.

" That's a great idea, Maria! The four of us guys can do manly things before we have to get dressed in the penguin suits tonight." Max and Kyle nodded their agreement, and eventually Michael agreed.

Isabel, Liz, and Maria headed to the spa to get a total body massage along with facials, pedicures, manicures, and their hair done. Because they were spending so much money, the spa was going to do their make-up for free. Liz was so excited to be able to do girl stuff with her best friends. She knew the mystery of Tess and Alex was in the back of all of their minds, but they didn't want to dwell on it. They ended up staying at the spa for over five hours. Once they were done, the three of them looked great. Isabel looked at her watch and grinned like the Cheshire cat.

" We've got about two hours before dinner, so let's go shopping. I've got my eye on the new Monolo's." Giggling the enter way, the girls went dress, shoes, and accessory shopping.

The boys were back in the room at 6:30 P.M., but the girls were still out. Michael had started calling Liz's cell phone right away, but it just went straight to her voice mail. It was the same way when they tried to call Isabel and Maria. Just when they were about to really get worried, the three of them tumbled into the door laughing hysterically. Each one of them were carrying a garment bag and several smaller bags. When they were all in, they stopped laughing when they saw the looks they were getting from the boys. Michael stepped forward, practically fuming.

" Where the hell have you guys been? We've been calling for almost an hour now, but all of your cell phones are turned off!" Liz cleared her throat and spoke for the girls.

" Oh, we had to turn off the phones at the spa, so we just forgot to turn them back on." Kyle started to laugh.

" My anger was gone the moment I saw Liz laughing again." Liz smiled and Maria jumped.

" Our reservations are in half an hour! Come on girls, we have to primp!" Isabel chuckled and was following Liz and Maria when she saw her brother's face.

" Max, it was an honest mistake." He nodded.

" We can't afford to be careless right now, Is." She sighed and nodded again.

" I know, you're right. I'm sorry. Let's just have a nice evening before we have to leave tomorrow." Max nodded and they all headed out to change.

Isabel was the first one out of the room. She was wearing her signature color, red. It was a cocktail dress that stopped just above her knees. Her hair was in a french twist on top of her head, with loose strands going down her face. They all laughed at Alex's reaction because he began to stammer as soon as he saw her.

Maria was the next one out of the room. She was wearing an emerald green dress that went to her ankles. Her hair was half up and half down, straightened. She did a little twirl that made Kyle's mouth drop open. This did not go unnoticed by Alex who started to heckle him. He cleared his throat, stepped forward, and held out his arm.

" Maria, may I escort you to the dining room?" This got a snort from Alex, but Maria blushed prettily and took his arm. They waited for Liz to come out, but she didn't. Finally, they heard her yell.

" Maria? Isabel? I'm having technical difficulties here!" Maria chuckled and started to move forward, but Michael stopped her. He went in instead. He stopped at the sight of her. She was in a pale blue spaghetti strap dress that went to her ankles. Her hair was up in a clip and hung down her neck.

" What's the hold up, Parker? We're going to be late." Liz turned slightly and his voice.

" It's my hair, Michael...it's caught in the zipper of this dress." Michael moved closer and moved her hands out of the way. He took longer then necessary and turned her to face him.

" You look beautiful, Liz." She smiled and took his hand. When they went outside, Max grinned.

" It seems this day of beauty really paid off for you three." This go all three girls to smile, and they headed off to their restaurant.

The evening went by smoothly. Maria took turns dancing with Kyle and Max so that neither one had to be completely left out. Michael and Liz were permanently glued to the dance floor, though she did dance with Kyle and Alex once. Isabel and Alex were the same way, they didn't get off of the dance floor, and Liz was sure she saw them share a kiss. At a little past midnight, Isabel excused herself to go and use the restroom. Alex took advantage of the lapse and went to sit down. He'd been sitting for a few minutes, when a short blonde girl walked up to him.

" Alex, you're finally alone."