June 1, 2001
Las Cruces, N.M.
Eaon Building, basement
As Liz stepped out of the elevator Jadeite was waiting with a man
dressed in a cook's uniform. "Elizabeth, good you are here in
record time. I would like for you to meet Mr. Chaps, he is our
head chef. If you ever desire anything just call down to the
kitchen and one of the many culinary students here will be more
than happy to prepare it for you." Liz just nodded dumbfounded
and shook Mr. Chaps outstretched hand. "Now Ms. Elizabeth if you
follow us we will start dinner." Liz followed Mr. Chaps and Jadeite
towards the dinner hall and was greeted with an elegant banquet that
she stopped dead in her tracks. "Is everything alright Mr. Elizabeth?"
"Jadeite this is to much just a quick bite is enough for me honest."
Jadeite led Liz to one of the many empty chairs and began to explain
to her. "Elizabeth along with your program we run many others. The
culinary students under Mr. Chaps are also here to learn so they are
quite eager to fulfill any order request. And besides we treat all our
program students like royalty for they are an investment not only in
our company's future but as well as that of all the universities and
company's that provide the funding for you to be here." Liz simply
nodded again and began her dinner. "Now" Jadeite began, "Shall we
begin with your orientation and class schedule explanation."
Orientation to be honest with you is just what I said. We inform you
that you are a great investment in the future and that we will treat
you with the utmost respect all that we ask in return is that you
follow some simple rules. Follow your class schedule and if you must
deviate from it for whatever reason contact one of the many monitors
that are in the classrooms and dormitory buildings and they will assist
you in any which way possible. Also Elizabeth I have received word
that Kendra Stone will not be joining us this year. You will have the
room to yourself. Now your Monday through Friday schedule consists of
the following. You are expected for morning exercise by six a.m. and
that ends at seven sharp. After that you are expected at breakfast by
8:15 a.m. Your classes begin at nine a.m. with a break at noon. You
then have lunch until two p.m., which is when you are expected back
for classes. Your second block ends at five p.m. Dinner is served
at six-thirty p.m. sharp and everyone is expected back at his or her
dorms by ten p.m. If you have to go somewhere on campus after five
p.m. you must inform a monitor so that your activities may be logged.
You must do this with a thirty-minute advance notice for if you simply
choose to do something by yourself it will end in a warning and after
three warnings you are dismissed from the program. Saturday and
Sunday's are for you. We plan activities for you during the day
such as attending a local theatre to see a movie or play as well
as going to relax at a mall or park. During Friday and Saturday
nights there is a local nightclub that has been designated for our
use. Doors open at seven p.m. and close at one a.m. Sundays everyone
is expected at their dorms by ten p.m. so that they can rest for their
next day. Any questions?" Liz had finished eating her meal and with
every sentence Jadeite spoke Liz was beginning to think that this
program might not be for her. It seemed that every move and thought
was controlled or monitored. She was getting an ugly feeling at the
pit of her stomach and so far her instinct had not lied to her.
"Jadeite don't you think this may be to much?" Jadeite looked at Liz
and with his most handsome smile said, "Elizabeth the schedules are
made to mimic your integration into future corporate America. The
talent that has been gathered by this program is unbelievable and we
only wish to begin to forge these lives into healthy productive ones
that will help not only themselves but also all those around them.
Now I sincerely hope that you survive this regiment. Goodnight and
enjoy your evening and see you tomorrow." Liz took his hint and stood
up to make her way to her dorm room in order to begin her ordeal
tomorrow. Have to call Max as soon as possible.
June 1, 2001
Las Cruces, N.M.
Eaon Building, Floor 6-Room 15
It had taken Liz the last several hours to finish unpacking and hooking
up her laptop. Well technically it wasn't hers it belonged to the
program but a girl could dream. It was an amazing tool. Each containing
an amazing array of programs all to assist her in all her classes. After
reading her schedule and a quick introduction provided for each she was
glad to have it and me able to take it to class with her. Notes would be
much easier as well as the classes since each was recorded and if she
had any questions she could log onto the programs site and review the
class. Amazing was agian the word that popped into her mind, "Alex
would just love all this." That was enough to deflate her mood. He was
gone. She couldn't call him to tell him about the wonderful things she
was experiencing. Sure Maria would be great but Alex, Alex would understand
all her weird science terms and laugh at her silly chemist jokes. "Ooh Alex."
She thought she was done crying but apparently not. It had been six weeks
since he was ripped out of her life by her. God she couldn't even say her
name without seeing red. That, no she was going to calm down and call Max
and tell him about her wonderful time getting there and all the unbeliveable
things that were bound to happen, all the wonderful things that were going to happen.
June 2, 2001
6:00 a.m.
Las Cruces, NM
"Coming!" Liz was trying to be patient but someone had decided to bang
at her door at 6a.m. on Saturday. Liz flung the door open, "What!"
"Well goodmorning to you to sunshine!" Liz was confused who did this
girl think she was calling her sunshine and waking her up early on a
Saturday. If she remembered correctly Saturday's and Sunday's were her
days from what Jedeite said and she wanted to sleep.
"Hi my name is Catalina Villanueva, but you can call me Kate." Liz was
still at a loss for words, "Come on Liz, cat got your tongue." "What
are you and how do you know my name." Kate walked into Liz's dorm and
sat down on the empty bed. "I already said, my name is Kate and I'm your
dorm neighbor, across the hall to be exact and I know your name 'cause
it's on the door. Liz who was still holding the door looked at it and
sure enough her name was on a plate. She closed the door and headed back
to her bed for more sleep time hoping that by ignoring Kate that she would
take the hint and go away.
Kate wasn't easily suaded she went to Liz's bed and started to bounce on
it like a little kid, "Come on Liz lets go get breakfast and run off to the
mall, a movie and then the club." Liz couldn't take it anymore, "Look Kate
i'm sure your a great gal and all but I want to rest." Kate finally taking
the hint got of her bed and walked to the door to let herself out and
start her day. "Kate, i'm sorry just come back before you head on out to
the mall, deal." Kate smiled and nodded as she headed out the door, step 1
accomplished, get close to Liz.
June 2, 2001
9:30 a.m.
Roswell, NM
Isabel was going crazy, what were they going to do now they were
not only close to Crystal, heck they were employed by Crystal.
True they had agreed to wait until she approached them but this was
ridiculous. "Max, what do we do know." "I don't know Iz, she seems
nice and she apparently seems to know dad how that is possible I don't
know. We have to find out more about her and her past here with dad."
"Mom!" Max looked at Iz perplexed, "Max i'm sure mom would know something,
lets go home and ask her." At the next street stop Max made a u turn
and headed home for hopefully some answers.
9:55 a.m.
Evan's household
Max and Isabel entered the house calling out for their mom, "I'm
out here in the garden." Max and Isabel went out and took a seat
at the table next to her. "Is there something wrong kids, aren't you
supposed to be at work?" Iz decided take a stab at the conversation,
"Mom what exactly do you know about our new employer?" "Crystal Eaon.
I haven't heard that name in almost 20 years. It's sad to hear from her
and find out the news." Max and Isabel just shrugged. Max was about to
ask but Diane beat him to it. "Crystal was 7 when I first met her. Her
mother was Lillian Eaon and they arrived here to begin several business
ventures. Incidently they were the ones that helped Liz's parents start
their business as well as help Philip attend school to become a lawyer.
Anyway Lillian and Crystal were here only for about 9 months and then
they left. Lillian was a wonderful woman, she died 3 years ago of cancer
and know it seems that Crystal is in the same path." Max and Isabel
couldn't belive what they were hearing. Crystal had a past here and with
not only their parents but with Liz's parents. They had to check out the
newspaper records at the local library to see if it said anything more.
Max and Isabel were about to get up and leave when Diane stopped them,
Max, Isabel be good to her by not pitying her. She doesn't want anyone
to know or for that matter to treat her any more different. She will
have her moments so try to understand her." Max and Isabel got up to
leave and hugged and kissed their mom before they left to run the
assigned errands that Crystal had given them.
"Max why don't you just drop me of at Kyle's job. I'll take his car
while you check out the library." Max nodded and headed to Tom's Garage
to drop off Isabel.
June 2, 2001, 11:00 a.m.
Roswell, NM
Public Library
Max walked up to the librarian to ask for the archived newspaper reels
begining January 1979 to January 1980. She pointed him towards the reel
machines and told him to give her about 15 minutes. As Max waited
he started to wonder and hoping that he could find some answers. "Here
you go Mr. Evans will there be anything else?" Max looked up to Doris
and asked, "Does the library have copies of W. Roswell High yearbooks?"
Doris nodded, "Do want the graduating class of '79 or '80?" "Actually i'd
like to see the yearbooks starting from '76 to '80?" Doris nodded and
headed to the archive to retreive the yearbooks for Max.
NOON
Max had already gone through all the reels and had come up with very
little information. Now he was going to go through the yearbooks and
hope to find out more about his parents and Liz's parents. Forty-five
minutes later he was headed out of the library to meet everyone at
Michael's apartment with the yearbooks dated '76 to '79.
He wanted information and all he wound up getting was more questions.
Meetings were going to have to be held with more than just
them. Jim was going to have to answer some questions as well.
June 2, 2001
1:10 p.m.
Roswell, NM
Michael's Apt.
Isabel started to pace the floor. The meeting was supposed to start
ten minutes ago. She had been at Michaels since one o'clock
and Max had not called. She was about to try to call hime when Max burst into the apartment
apologizing for his delay. "Thanks for waiting, we'll make this brief
for everyone so no questions until the end." Kyle, Michael and
Isabel nodded. "Where's Maria?" Michael told Max how
Maria couldn't make it to the meeting since it was the lunch
rush but that he would update her on everything tonight
"O.k. here it is. The woman is named Crystal Eaon. She
has been in Roswell before back in January of 1979. Her mother
was Lillian Eaon owner of Eaon Enterprises based out of Japan. Lillian
died 3 years ago of cancer and now Crystal is suffering the same fate.
We, Isabel and I, are now employed by her. I'm the chauffer and Isabel
is her personal assistant. I just went to to library to find out more
about her, her mother and their orignal visit here to Roswell. In 1979
Lillian arrived and partnered herself with the local bank and assisted
in the opening of several business, The Crashdown and the UFO center
were her major projects. She also assisted in financing several student
loans the more important ones being for Jim Valenti, Philip Evans, Joseph
Whitman, Michelle Stellar, Karl Barnett and Amy DeLuca. In high school
they all used to hang out be it through sports or some social clubs and
in their graduating year Lillian bought a whole page in their yearbook
to express her thanks for all their help." At this point Max opened
the yearbook dated for 1979 and showed them the page. Here it was infront
of all of them their parents along with a little girl in the middle. At
the bottom of the page was a dedication, "To my babysitter club, thank
you for everything. Love always Lillian and Crystal Eaon."
If they hadn't been sitting down they would all be on the floor. Stunned
was an understatment of the feeling they now shared. What in the world was
going on. They needed to talk to Jim soon. "Kyle where's your dad right
now?" Kyle shook out of his stupor, "He's out of town for two weeks Max
said he was to California to pick up a prisoner and bring him to trial
here in Roswell." "What!" Max couldn't understand it, Jim hadn't said
anything to him the other day and he even acted like he didn't know Crystal
yet the high school picture and the loan were undersigned by her mother
and he had been part of her babysitter group. Things weren't adding up.
Just then phone started to beep. "What the hell is that Max!" Michael
shot up from his seat when he heard Isabel's and Max's phone begin to
beep. Isabel took hers out of her purse and began to talk, "This is Isabel."
"Isabel hi this is Crystal, of course. Just wanted to verify that you
had completed the assigned errands for me." "All done me'am will there
be anything else for today." Crystal answered, "Not for right now. You
and your brother take lunch and we will talk at around 2 or 2:30, sound
like a plan?" "Yes me'am" Isabel turned around to face Michael and Kyle
well gentlemen that was Crystal Eaon, now are their any questions about
what Max just told us?" Michael turned to face Max, "What do we do now
o' fearless leader." Max got up from his crouching position on the floor
and walked towards Isabel, "We watch everyone for the next couple of days
and then we start asking the questions. I mean for all we know she is
here simply like she told our father to wrap up some loose ends. You have
to remember Michael she is dieng." Kyle nodded and Michael just
crossed his arms in disapproval as he stared out the window towards the
crashdown.
Las Cruces, N.M.
Eaon Building, basement
As Liz stepped out of the elevator Jadeite was waiting with a man
dressed in a cook's uniform. "Elizabeth, good you are here in
record time. I would like for you to meet Mr. Chaps, he is our
head chef. If you ever desire anything just call down to the
kitchen and one of the many culinary students here will be more
than happy to prepare it for you." Liz just nodded dumbfounded
and shook Mr. Chaps outstretched hand. "Now Ms. Elizabeth if you
follow us we will start dinner." Liz followed Mr. Chaps and Jadeite
towards the dinner hall and was greeted with an elegant banquet that
she stopped dead in her tracks. "Is everything alright Mr. Elizabeth?"
"Jadeite this is to much just a quick bite is enough for me honest."
Jadeite led Liz to one of the many empty chairs and began to explain
to her. "Elizabeth along with your program we run many others. The
culinary students under Mr. Chaps are also here to learn so they are
quite eager to fulfill any order request. And besides we treat all our
program students like royalty for they are an investment not only in
our company's future but as well as that of all the universities and
company's that provide the funding for you to be here." Liz simply
nodded again and began her dinner. "Now" Jadeite began, "Shall we
begin with your orientation and class schedule explanation."
Orientation to be honest with you is just what I said. We inform you
that you are a great investment in the future and that we will treat
you with the utmost respect all that we ask in return is that you
follow some simple rules. Follow your class schedule and if you must
deviate from it for whatever reason contact one of the many monitors
that are in the classrooms and dormitory buildings and they will assist
you in any which way possible. Also Elizabeth I have received word
that Kendra Stone will not be joining us this year. You will have the
room to yourself. Now your Monday through Friday schedule consists of
the following. You are expected for morning exercise by six a.m. and
that ends at seven sharp. After that you are expected at breakfast by
8:15 a.m. Your classes begin at nine a.m. with a break at noon. You
then have lunch until two p.m., which is when you are expected back
for classes. Your second block ends at five p.m. Dinner is served
at six-thirty p.m. sharp and everyone is expected back at his or her
dorms by ten p.m. If you have to go somewhere on campus after five
p.m. you must inform a monitor so that your activities may be logged.
You must do this with a thirty-minute advance notice for if you simply
choose to do something by yourself it will end in a warning and after
three warnings you are dismissed from the program. Saturday and
Sunday's are for you. We plan activities for you during the day
such as attending a local theatre to see a movie or play as well
as going to relax at a mall or park. During Friday and Saturday
nights there is a local nightclub that has been designated for our
use. Doors open at seven p.m. and close at one a.m. Sundays everyone
is expected at their dorms by ten p.m. so that they can rest for their
next day. Any questions?" Liz had finished eating her meal and with
every sentence Jadeite spoke Liz was beginning to think that this
program might not be for her. It seemed that every move and thought
was controlled or monitored. She was getting an ugly feeling at the
pit of her stomach and so far her instinct had not lied to her.
"Jadeite don't you think this may be to much?" Jadeite looked at Liz
and with his most handsome smile said, "Elizabeth the schedules are
made to mimic your integration into future corporate America. The
talent that has been gathered by this program is unbelievable and we
only wish to begin to forge these lives into healthy productive ones
that will help not only themselves but also all those around them.
Now I sincerely hope that you survive this regiment. Goodnight and
enjoy your evening and see you tomorrow." Liz took his hint and stood
up to make her way to her dorm room in order to begin her ordeal
tomorrow. Have to call Max as soon as possible.
June 1, 2001
Las Cruces, N.M.
Eaon Building, Floor 6-Room 15
It had taken Liz the last several hours to finish unpacking and hooking
up her laptop. Well technically it wasn't hers it belonged to the
program but a girl could dream. It was an amazing tool. Each containing
an amazing array of programs all to assist her in all her classes. After
reading her schedule and a quick introduction provided for each she was
glad to have it and me able to take it to class with her. Notes would be
much easier as well as the classes since each was recorded and if she
had any questions she could log onto the programs site and review the
class. Amazing was agian the word that popped into her mind, "Alex
would just love all this." That was enough to deflate her mood. He was
gone. She couldn't call him to tell him about the wonderful things she
was experiencing. Sure Maria would be great but Alex, Alex would understand
all her weird science terms and laugh at her silly chemist jokes. "Ooh Alex."
She thought she was done crying but apparently not. It had been six weeks
since he was ripped out of her life by her. God she couldn't even say her
name without seeing red. That, no she was going to calm down and call Max
and tell him about her wonderful time getting there and all the unbeliveable
things that were bound to happen, all the wonderful things that were going to happen.
June 2, 2001
6:00 a.m.
Las Cruces, NM
"Coming!" Liz was trying to be patient but someone had decided to bang
at her door at 6a.m. on Saturday. Liz flung the door open, "What!"
"Well goodmorning to you to sunshine!" Liz was confused who did this
girl think she was calling her sunshine and waking her up early on a
Saturday. If she remembered correctly Saturday's and Sunday's were her
days from what Jedeite said and she wanted to sleep.
"Hi my name is Catalina Villanueva, but you can call me Kate." Liz was
still at a loss for words, "Come on Liz, cat got your tongue." "What
are you and how do you know my name." Kate walked into Liz's dorm and
sat down on the empty bed. "I already said, my name is Kate and I'm your
dorm neighbor, across the hall to be exact and I know your name 'cause
it's on the door. Liz who was still holding the door looked at it and
sure enough her name was on a plate. She closed the door and headed back
to her bed for more sleep time hoping that by ignoring Kate that she would
take the hint and go away.
Kate wasn't easily suaded she went to Liz's bed and started to bounce on
it like a little kid, "Come on Liz lets go get breakfast and run off to the
mall, a movie and then the club." Liz couldn't take it anymore, "Look Kate
i'm sure your a great gal and all but I want to rest." Kate finally taking
the hint got of her bed and walked to the door to let herself out and
start her day. "Kate, i'm sorry just come back before you head on out to
the mall, deal." Kate smiled and nodded as she headed out the door, step 1
accomplished, get close to Liz.
June 2, 2001
9:30 a.m.
Roswell, NM
Isabel was going crazy, what were they going to do now they were
not only close to Crystal, heck they were employed by Crystal.
True they had agreed to wait until she approached them but this was
ridiculous. "Max, what do we do know." "I don't know Iz, she seems
nice and she apparently seems to know dad how that is possible I don't
know. We have to find out more about her and her past here with dad."
"Mom!" Max looked at Iz perplexed, "Max i'm sure mom would know something,
lets go home and ask her." At the next street stop Max made a u turn
and headed home for hopefully some answers.
9:55 a.m.
Evan's household
Max and Isabel entered the house calling out for their mom, "I'm
out here in the garden." Max and Isabel went out and took a seat
at the table next to her. "Is there something wrong kids, aren't you
supposed to be at work?" Iz decided take a stab at the conversation,
"Mom what exactly do you know about our new employer?" "Crystal Eaon.
I haven't heard that name in almost 20 years. It's sad to hear from her
and find out the news." Max and Isabel just shrugged. Max was about to
ask but Diane beat him to it. "Crystal was 7 when I first met her. Her
mother was Lillian Eaon and they arrived here to begin several business
ventures. Incidently they were the ones that helped Liz's parents start
their business as well as help Philip attend school to become a lawyer.
Anyway Lillian and Crystal were here only for about 9 months and then
they left. Lillian was a wonderful woman, she died 3 years ago of cancer
and know it seems that Crystal is in the same path." Max and Isabel
couldn't belive what they were hearing. Crystal had a past here and with
not only their parents but with Liz's parents. They had to check out the
newspaper records at the local library to see if it said anything more.
Max and Isabel were about to get up and leave when Diane stopped them,
Max, Isabel be good to her by not pitying her. She doesn't want anyone
to know or for that matter to treat her any more different. She will
have her moments so try to understand her." Max and Isabel got up to
leave and hugged and kissed their mom before they left to run the
assigned errands that Crystal had given them.
"Max why don't you just drop me of at Kyle's job. I'll take his car
while you check out the library." Max nodded and headed to Tom's Garage
to drop off Isabel.
June 2, 2001, 11:00 a.m.
Roswell, NM
Public Library
Max walked up to the librarian to ask for the archived newspaper reels
begining January 1979 to January 1980. She pointed him towards the reel
machines and told him to give her about 15 minutes. As Max waited
he started to wonder and hoping that he could find some answers. "Here
you go Mr. Evans will there be anything else?" Max looked up to Doris
and asked, "Does the library have copies of W. Roswell High yearbooks?"
Doris nodded, "Do want the graduating class of '79 or '80?" "Actually i'd
like to see the yearbooks starting from '76 to '80?" Doris nodded and
headed to the archive to retreive the yearbooks for Max.
NOON
Max had already gone through all the reels and had come up with very
little information. Now he was going to go through the yearbooks and
hope to find out more about his parents and Liz's parents. Forty-five
minutes later he was headed out of the library to meet everyone at
Michael's apartment with the yearbooks dated '76 to '79.
He wanted information and all he wound up getting was more questions.
Meetings were going to have to be held with more than just
them. Jim was going to have to answer some questions as well.
June 2, 2001
1:10 p.m.
Roswell, NM
Michael's Apt.
Isabel started to pace the floor. The meeting was supposed to start
ten minutes ago. She had been at Michaels since one o'clock
and Max had not called. She was about to try to call hime when Max burst into the apartment
apologizing for his delay. "Thanks for waiting, we'll make this brief
for everyone so no questions until the end." Kyle, Michael and
Isabel nodded. "Where's Maria?" Michael told Max how
Maria couldn't make it to the meeting since it was the lunch
rush but that he would update her on everything tonight
"O.k. here it is. The woman is named Crystal Eaon. She
has been in Roswell before back in January of 1979. Her mother
was Lillian Eaon owner of Eaon Enterprises based out of Japan. Lillian
died 3 years ago of cancer and now Crystal is suffering the same fate.
We, Isabel and I, are now employed by her. I'm the chauffer and Isabel
is her personal assistant. I just went to to library to find out more
about her, her mother and their orignal visit here to Roswell. In 1979
Lillian arrived and partnered herself with the local bank and assisted
in the opening of several business, The Crashdown and the UFO center
were her major projects. She also assisted in financing several student
loans the more important ones being for Jim Valenti, Philip Evans, Joseph
Whitman, Michelle Stellar, Karl Barnett and Amy DeLuca. In high school
they all used to hang out be it through sports or some social clubs and
in their graduating year Lillian bought a whole page in their yearbook
to express her thanks for all their help." At this point Max opened
the yearbook dated for 1979 and showed them the page. Here it was infront
of all of them their parents along with a little girl in the middle. At
the bottom of the page was a dedication, "To my babysitter club, thank
you for everything. Love always Lillian and Crystal Eaon."
If they hadn't been sitting down they would all be on the floor. Stunned
was an understatment of the feeling they now shared. What in the world was
going on. They needed to talk to Jim soon. "Kyle where's your dad right
now?" Kyle shook out of his stupor, "He's out of town for two weeks Max
said he was to California to pick up a prisoner and bring him to trial
here in Roswell." "What!" Max couldn't understand it, Jim hadn't said
anything to him the other day and he even acted like he didn't know Crystal
yet the high school picture and the loan were undersigned by her mother
and he had been part of her babysitter group. Things weren't adding up.
Just then phone started to beep. "What the hell is that Max!" Michael
shot up from his seat when he heard Isabel's and Max's phone begin to
beep. Isabel took hers out of her purse and began to talk, "This is Isabel."
"Isabel hi this is Crystal, of course. Just wanted to verify that you
had completed the assigned errands for me." "All done me'am will there
be anything else for today." Crystal answered, "Not for right now. You
and your brother take lunch and we will talk at around 2 or 2:30, sound
like a plan?" "Yes me'am" Isabel turned around to face Michael and Kyle
well gentlemen that was Crystal Eaon, now are their any questions about
what Max just told us?" Michael turned to face Max, "What do we do now
o' fearless leader." Max got up from his crouching position on the floor
and walked towards Isabel, "We watch everyone for the next couple of days
and then we start asking the questions. I mean for all we know she is
here simply like she told our father to wrap up some loose ends. You have
to remember Michael she is dieng." Kyle nodded and Michael just
crossed his arms in disapproval as he stared out the window towards the
crashdown.