Max, Michael, Isabel, and Tess were in the pod chamber waiting for Nasedo to arrive. The sun hadn't even risen yet. Tess was so tired she couldn't stop yawning. Michael barged into her room in the middle of the night and woken her up. He said that Max wanted them to meet in the pod chamber before school so, he could talk to them and Nasedo about something dealing with the sheriff.
Max was fixated on the alien book. He kept on looking at pictures of him, Tess, and the baby. Max was thinking about following destiny like Michael and Isabel were but, he couldn't stop thinking about Liz. He always thought after healing her they'd be together. That didn't seem like it would happen though.
Nasedo walked into the pod chamber grabbing everyone's attention. Max put the book down and began to speak. "Yesterday the sheriff showed me a picture. There was a man in it and he was dead. There was a silver hand print on his chest. Do you know what it's from"? "Of coarse not" Nasedo answered. "Well, the sheriff is getting too close to the truth. I don't know what to do about him" Max said. He was disappointed in himself for not knowing what to do about Valenti. He was suppose to be the leader yet, he was asking Nasedo for advice. "I'll take care of the sheriff. You won't have to worry about him" Nasedo said. "What is that suppose to mean"? Isabel asked. Nasedo gave Isabel a cold glare. He didn't like to be questioned. Especially by her. "I will take care of the Sheriff. I will make sure he doesn't find out the truth about you". Nasedo didn't want to tell Max, Michael, Isabel, and Tess exactly what he was going to do. He knew they'd disapprove of it. "But, how? How will you make sure he won't find out about us?" Max was curious to know what Nasedo was going to do. Nasedo smirked " I'll talk to the sheriff. I have my ways in dealing with humans. None of you will have to worry" Nasedo assured them.
Max wasn't satisfied with Nasedo's answer but, he didn't feel like arguing. Max didn't trust Nasedo. They didn't know him that well and they had no idea what his methods of surviving were. He was their protector though so, however he'd get the sheriff to stop asking questions must be the right way. "You should go to school now. You wouldn't want to give the Sheriff a reason for bringing you into the station" Nasedo said. Max looked at Nasedo. School didn't start for a few hours. There was something about Nasedo. Something that made him untrustworthy.
Max still had questions he wanted to ask. There was still so many things he wanted to find out. Before he could ask Nasedo anything else he ran out of the chamber. He didn't even bother to tell them the next time he'd see them.
Max, Tess, Isabel and Michael were in the quad for lunch. Tess had to be subjected to Michael and Isabel calling each other pet names such as honey, sweetie, and any other name you could think of. Tess took a quick glance at Max, who like always was starring at Liz. Tess looked back at Michael and Isabel. Michael was kissing Isabel's cheek and holding her in his arms. Tess sighed, hoping they would notice how uncomfortable she was. Unfortunately they seemed to be in their own little world. Tess sighed louder but, they were sill oblivious. Tess couldn't take it anymore. Once part of the table was starring at Liz and the other part was making out. "If you're going to do that can you at least go in the Eraser Room" Tess spoke up. Michael and Isabel looked at her. "What's wrong with you, Tess"? Isabel asked. "It's sickening having to look at you and Michael" Tess answered. "Max, are you annoyed by it"? Isabel asked. "What"? Max turned his attention away from Liz which surprised Tess. "It doesn't bother Max, How come it bothers you"? Michael asked. "Max is too busy looking at Liz to notice what's going on" Tess answered. No one said anything to Tess's comment, Michael and Isabel went back to kissing. Eventually Tess left the table. If they were going to do that for the rest of the year she'd just skip lunch.
Max watched as Tess left the table. He'd been thinking about her more than usual. He'd been thinking about what it would be like to kiss her but, he still didn't know what to do. Max looked at Michael and Isabel. He was glad that they were happy together but, Tess was right. It was sickening having to watch them together.
It was late at night and Valenti was in his office. He was looking at the picture he had shown Max the other day and witnesses reports of the Crashdown shooting. Soon he'd find out the truth about Max Evans. Valenti heard a noise. It sounded like something fell. He looked up but, figured it was nothing. There was always strange noises being made at night in the police station. Jim went back to reading the reports. A few seconds later another noise was made. It was louder and sounded closer. Jim's heart started beating faster. He grabbed his gun and walked out of his office. "Hanson"! he shouted. No one seemed to be around. Jim turned around to walk back into his office. As soon as his body was fully turned a man appeared in front of him. He was tall, thin, and balding. He looked about 40 something. "Who the hell are you"? Jim questioned. The man placed his hand on top of Valenti's chest. A bright light filled the room. Jim tried to scream but, he couldn't. It felt like all his energy was taken away.
Once the light dimmed Nasedo looked at the floor. The sheriff was dead. Nasedo could take his place now and Max, Michael, Tess, and Isabel didn't have to worry about being exposed. Nasedo picked up the Sheriff's feet and dragged him out to his car. He had to get rid of the body before anyone saw. If it wasn't for the silver hand print on Jim's chest they'd be invisible. Nasedo didn't worry though. If anyone came he could just kill them too.
Nasedo drove out to Buckily Point. No one ever went there so, it would be a perfect place to dispose of the body. Nasedo used his powers to dig a hole. Nasedo dumped Jim's body in the hole and closed it up. After Nasedo got all his energy back from the work he'd just done, he shapeshifted into the Sheriff's form. Nasedo smiled, proud of what he just did. He was Sheriff now and could do whatever he pleased.
Tess was laying on her bed. She wasn't tired or anything but, as usual Hank was getting drunk and she didn't like being around him when he drank. Tess heard a knock on her window. She looked to see who was outside. Tess rolled her eyes at the sight of Max. She wasn't in the mood to talk to him. Max knocked again. Tess debated whether or not to let him in or leave him outside. Max knocked again. 'Why couldn't he just go away'? Tess thought. She put the pillow over her ears. Maybe if he thought she was asleep he'd go away. Max knocked once again. Tess got up and opened her window. Max looked at her with those brown eyes that would always make her melt. "Can I talk to you"? Max asked. Tess shrugged at walked over to her bed.
Max climbed into Tess's room and sat besides her. He didn't say anything for a moment. "What is it, Max"? Tess was getting bored by just sitting in silence. Her voice was cold and harsh. Max was surprised to hear that tone in Tess's voice. "You seem angry" Max said. Tess laughed slightly. "Now why would I be angry" she asked sarcastically. "Why are you mad, Tess"? Tess looked at Max like he was the dumbest person in the world. Was he really that clueless? "You want to know why I'm mad, Max. We find out we're destined to be together, I tell you I loved you which, by the way was very hard for me to do cause I never told anyone how I felt about you, and all you can say is 'Oh'! What kind of answer is that"? Tess said all in one breath. Max looked at Tess. He was afraid of speaking. He didn't want to make her more upset than she already was.
After a moment of silence Max opened his mouth. "I'm sorry, Tess about the way I answered you. I wasn't sure what to say. I just found out all this information and then you told me you loved me. It was a lot to deal with". Max moved closer to Tess. He'd been thinking about what he was going to do and say while walking around the town. Max placed his hand on Tess's cheek. She looked at bit confused and scared. Max looked into Tess's eyes. They were the most beautiful eyes he'd ever seen. More beautiful than Liz's. Max was ready to take the next step with Tess. He knew what he was about to do would change everything but, he was ready to let her in.
Max leaned in and kissed Tess. Slowly the pulled apart. A tear fell down her cheek. This was a moment she'd been thinking about ever since she was a little girl. Max wiped Tess's tear away and gave a small smile. Max kissed Tess once again. This time the kiss was more passionate. Things started becoming serious. Max and Tess laid down on her bed. Their breathing got heavier and they began exploring each other's bodies. Tess hoped Hank wouldn't hear. He would literally kill her if he saw what they were doing.
The door slammed open causing Tess and Max to pull apart. Michael was in the doorway with a half surprised half disgusted look on his face. "Sorry if I'm interrupting" Michael said. "What do you want"? Tess asked fixing her hair and clothes. He just had to come in and ruin everything. "Hank wants you to throw out the garbage" Michael said. Tess rolled her eyes. Hank always wanted her to do something. Tess looked at Max. She didn't want him to leave especially since things were getting good. "I'll see you tomorrow". Max gave Tess a quick kiss before leaving.
Once Max was gone Michael commented "If you're going to do that in school than you better go in the Eraser Room". Tess grabbed her pillow and threw it at Michael. Unfortunately he ducked and her aim was horrible. Michael laughed at the way Tess threw.
While Tess was throwing the garbage away she noticed a figure starring at her. She looked more carefully, trying to make out who it was. Tess threw the garbage aside and ran into the trailer. "Michael! get out here". Michael walked out of the trailer. "What is it"? he asked. "Look straight ahead. Do you see him"? Tess pointed her finger straight ahead into the distance. "Who"? Michael questioned. "The sheriff. He was just here starring at me" Tess answered. Michael examined the area but, no one seemed to be around. "You're imagining things, Tess. Just throw out the trash and get back inside before Hank does something". Michael walked back inside the trailer leaving Tess alone and scared. She looked around some more but, Valenti was gone. Michael may have not seen him but, the sheriff was there. Why was he starring at her though?