Max, Michael, Isabel, and Tess were at the Crashdown after school. Tess was so happy about last night. She couldn't fall asleep and throughout the day she had a huge smile on her face. Earlier Isabel had asked why she was so happy. Tess didn't answer though. She continued to smile. Tess also thought about the Sheriff and how he creeped her out. She figured she should tell Max that he was watching her last night but, she didn't want to worry him. Maybe Michael was right. It could've been her imagination. "So, Tess, did you tell Max and Isabel what you saw last night" Michael said. It was like he read her mind. "Tell us what"? Max asked. "Tess thinks she saw the sheriff watching her last night. When she called me outside he was gone" Michael explained. "Why didn't you tell me the sheriff was watching you"? Max asked. Tess didn't feel like answering. Max always wanted to be careful and know everything. Tess sighed "I didn't tell you because I thought it wasn't important. When you left last night I took out the garbage and he was looking at me. When Michael came out he didn't see him so, I figured he really wasn't there. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me" Tess explained. Michael had a feeling she was lying but, didn't want to start any trouble. "Tess..." Max began but, was cut off. "Shut up. Valenti is walking over here" Isabel informed. Valenti walked over to the booth that Max, Michael, Iz, and Tess were sitting in. He looked at the with a grin on his face. Max starred at Valenti. It was scary seeing a smile on his face. "I have something to talk to all of you about. Please come with me". Valenti walked away from the booth. Max, Michael, Iz, and Tess were reluctant to follow. They didn't think it was safe to go anywhere with Valenti. He could be delivering them to government agents for all they knew. Jim walked back to the table. He realized they weren't following him. "Are you coming"? he asked. Max, Tess, Isabel, and Michael left the Crashdown. Tess thought about using her mindwarping abilities to escape but, even if it worked, Valenti would probably still get them to go wherever he was taken them. Max, Isabel, Michael, and Tess got into the car and drove off.

The car was so small that they had to squeeze into the back seat. Not to mention the car smelt minty. Almost like tic-tacs. As they were driving through Roswell Tess noticed that the Sheriff was looking at her in the rear view mirror. He would give her a little grin every so often. Tess wasn't sure if he was flirting with her or if he was on something. All she knew was the way he looked at her made her sick. Maybe she could get him fired for what he was doing.

After a couple of minutes the houses and stores disappeared. Valenti was taken them into the desert. Tess tried not to seem nervous or scared. Inside though her heart was beaten so fast. Where could he possibly be taken them?

Isabel was giving a cold stare to Valenti. Something wasn't right about him. He seemed different. Every now and then she would notice him looking in the mirror and grinning at Tess. Sometimes he would look at her but, not in the same way. When he looked at her he wouldn't smile. He'd look at her like he wanted her dead.

Michael kept moving around. He couldn't take being sandwiched between Max and Tess. The Roswell PD needed a bigger budget so, they could get larger cars. The only good thing about the ride was the smell of minty tic-tacs. It was actually starting to make him hungry.

Max glanced at Isabel. She was starring at Valenti. she didn't look scared or anything. Michael looked normal. He didn't look worried one bit. Max took a quick look at Tess. She was starring out the window so, he couldn't see the expression on her face. Was he the only one who was worried? Valenti hadn't said one word throughout the whole ride. He just drove through the desert. Sometimes he'd look in the mirror with a goofy grin on his face. Just as Max was about to ask where he was taken them, Jim drove into a field with rocks all around it. The bad thing was it was Pullman Ranch where the pods were hidden.

Tess's heart felt like it was about to stop. How did Valenti find Pullman Ranch? Did he know their pods were there? Did he know what they were? She had so many questions. "Um...Sheriff, why are we here"? Max asked. He was trying to act like he'd never seen Pullman Ranch before in his life. Jim got out of the car and opened the door so, Max, Michael, Isabel, and Tess could get out. "There's something I have to do but, I can't do it here. It's too dangerous". Jim walked away from them. Max walked after him while Michael, Tess, and Iz followed him. None of them were exactly sure why Valenti took them to Pullman Ranch. They didn't even want to find out why he took them. They were too scared to do anything.

Jim walked up a hill of rocks, stopping in front of the chamber door. Isabel was so scared. He not only knew they were aliens, but now he also knew where their pods were. Jim waved his hand over the rock causing a silver hand print to appear. At this moment Max was more confused than scared. "You're not the Sheriff are you"? Michael asked. Valenti smiled. He was happy someone finally catched on. "No, I'm not. If we go inside I can show you who I really am". Valenti placed his hand on top of the silver hand print making the door open.

Once everyone was inside and they had closed the door, Jim held out his hand. A bright light filled the room. Everyone had to turn away. After a few seconds the light faded. Standing in front of them was Nasedo with a grin spreading across his face. "Why were you impersonating the Sheriff? What happened to Valenti? Do you have any idea how scared I was that you had found out our secret"! Tess screamed at Nasedo. Max pulled Tess closer to him, trying to calm her down. "Those are some questions I'd like answered" Isabel said crossing her arms. "I'm sorry I scared you all. There's a lot of things I have to explain to you. I killed the Sheriff and I've decided to take his place" Nasedo admitted. He didn't even care that there was a loss of life. "What do you mean you killed the Sheriff? Why did you kill him"? Max asked. "I had to kill him. If I didn't he would've found out the truth about all of you. I couldn't let that happen" Nasedo explained. Max still didn't like how he killed Valenti. There could've been other alternatives. "I was sent down to protect you. The sheriff threatened your lives. Max, sometimes killing is the right thing to do". Nasedo tried to justify his action but, Max knew it was still wrong.

Max didn't say anything. What was he suppose to do? Valenti was dead and nothing could change that.
"Why did you come to my home last night"? Tess asked. Her voice was demanding. "I was making sure you were alright. I'm sorry I didn't change out of the Sheriff's form. Next time I'll be in this form" Nasedo assured. "I can take care of myself. I don't need you to watch over me" Tess said. Nasedo nodded. Just because she didn't want to be watched didn't mean he'd listen. "Next time you want to do something ask me. I'm the leader and nothing is done without my permission". Max tried to sound as forceful as possible. He wanted to make sure Nasedo understood everything he said. "As you wish".

Max and Tess were in the Evans's house. They had just come back from the pod chamber. Max's parent's were home so, he and Tess decided to go up stairs in his room so, they could have some privacy.

"I don't like Nasedo. He shouldn't have killed the sheriff" Tess commented. Max looked at Tess. He didn't like Nasedo either but, it wasn't like they could get rid of him. "Tess, I know it was wrong for him to kill Valenti but, he had a good reason for doing it" Max said. Tess shrugged. "I know. He's weird though. Did you see the way he was smiling at me"? Tess asked. Max nodded. It was easy to see Nasedo smiling at her. The whole time he was driving that seemed like the only thing he was doing. Nasedo probably paid more attention to Tess than how he was driving. "It was strange how he was looking at you" Max admitted.

Tess thought about Nasedo. The way he looked scared her. His smiled was evil too. At least in her opinion. Tess wondered what would've happened if he raised them. What would she be like? Tess shuddered at all these thoughts entering her mind. She needed to change the subject.

"So, you know that dance that's coming up"? "Yea" Max answered. He was a little scared where this conversation was going. He still had to get use to the fact that he and Tess were a couple. "Well, we're going together right? I already picked out a dress and everything" Tess explained. Max smiled and said "Of coarse we're going". Tess was relieved . Even though she and Max were together now there was still some part of her that thought he stilled loved Liz. She couldn't help but, ask that question. "Max, do you still love Liz". After asking it she felt stupid but, most of all nervous about his answer.

Max looked at Tess. He didn't know what to answer so, he gave her a kiss, as if that would make her feel better. It did the opposite though. It made her feel more nervous. Why couldn't Max just say "No"? Even if it was a lie it was better than not answering at all.