Isabel searched frantically through all her clothes. The dance was tonight and she still didn't have anything to wear. It was out of character for her not to have an outfit picked out at least a week in advance but, with everything that was happening she really couldn't focus her attention on clothes. Isabel opened her closet. She searched through skirts, dresses, shirts, pants, but nothing was right. Isabel wanted to wear something that would be sexy, something that would please Michael. Finally, she found a dress that was hidden behind all her other clothes. Isabel pulled out the dress. She didn't even remember buying it. The dress was black, with spaghetti straps. It came just above the knee. Isabel smiled, the dress was perfect for the dance. There was a knock on Isabel's door. "Izzy, it's your mother. I just wanted to tell you that Michael and Tess are here" Diane said from outside the room. "Ok, I'll be right down".
Michael, Tess, and Max were waiting in the living room for Isabel. Tess was wearing a grayish blue dress. She loved how it brought out her eyes. Hopefully Max would love it too. After a few minutes Isabel came down and they all left.
Liz, Maria, and Alex were at the dance. Liz decided that tonight she would tell Max that she had feelings for him. She knew Max liked her so, it wasn't like she would be turned down. Maybe their relationship would actually work out. Maybe they'd even get married one day. Liz knew it was silly thinking so far ahead but, whenever she thought of Max her mind would go to all these different places.
Liz spotted Max walking in the entrance. She noticed that he was holding Tess's hand. Liz was confused. Max never even mentioned liking Tess. Liz thought about it some more and came to the conclusion that Max and Tess came to the dance as friends. Besides, Max loved her and nothing would change that. Liz walked over to where Max was sitting. She was very nervous. Everything would be okay though once he knew. "Um, Max, I need to talk to you about something important. Can we go someplace"? Liz asked. Tess looked at Max as if she didn't want him to leave. "I'll be right back". Max gave Tess a kiss. Liz stood there confused. She was trying to convince herself that it was a type of kiss you'd give a friend. Even if Max did kiss Tess she wouldn't let that stop her from telling him how she felt.
Max and Liz walked outside. She had a speech planned out but, her mind couldn't let go of Max kissing Tess. "Why did you kiss Tess"? Liz asked. She sounded like he wasn't allowed to kiss someone else, like he was only allowed to drool over her. Max didn't think he had to explain to Liz why he kissed Tess. Especially since they were never together. "You're with Tess aren't you. Why are you with her"? Liz questioned. She sounded disgusted. "It's a long story" Max said. "I'd like to hear it". Liz crossed her arms and tapped her foot on the floor. She wouldn't let Max go anywhere until he explained his reason for being with Tess. Max sighed. " Well, this guy named Nasedo, he's our protector, he found us a couple of days ago and told us that me and Tess are destined to be together" Max explained. Liz nodded her head. "Are you just with Tess because you're suppose to be with her or do you really love her"? Liz asked. Max thought about it for a moment. He never bothered to ask himself that question. He did have some type of feelings for her that he was never able to explain. He never wanted to admit he loved her. Liz was standing there, waiting for an answer. "Max, do you love Tess"? she asked again. She didn't like how it was taken him so long to answer. That couldn't be a good sign. "Yes, I guess I always loved her. Ever since I came out of the pod. I just ignored my feelings for her cause I didn't understand why I felt something for her" Max explained. Liz got teary eyed. She felt like she was being rejected. She couldn't take it. "I had nothing important to tell you, Max. You should go back inside. You don't want to keep Tess waiting" Liz said.
Max didn't say anything to Liz. He went back inside to be with Tess. Liz couldn't stand the thought that she wasn't special to Max anymore. That he didn't care about her. Instead Tess was the special one. The one Max loved and always would love. How could it be possible that Max didn't care about her anymore? Liz walked back inside. She watched as Max and Tess were dancing. Their bodies were so close together it made her want to puke. Liz watched as Max whispered something into Tess's ear, causing her to giggle. Liz was infuriated by Max. She felt like making him suffer. The past few days she had fallen in love with him and now he tells her he's with Tess. Just then Liz got an idea. She didn't care what the outcome of it was, as long as it made Max suffer.
Liz walked up on the stage. The music stopped playing and everyone turned their attention to her. At least they made her feel special unlike Max. Liz took a deep breathe and began to speak. "Most of you may have heard the rumors that I was shot and brought back to life. Well, all those rumors are true". Nasedo walked towards Liz. He had to get rid of her fast. He would not allow her to expose Max. Tess saw Nasedo walking towards the stage. She knew he'd kill Liz just like he killed the Sheriff. She couldn't let that happen. If anyone witnessed Nasedo killing someone everything would be worse than it already was.
Tess closed her eyes and concentrated. She didn't know what she was doing, or what she was trying to do. Suddenly she entered everyone's memory. It's was like something unfamiliar was taken hold of her. First Tess erased the memory of everyone besides Liz. She made them forget the rumors they heard, and she made them forget what Liz was telling them. Next she erased Liz's memory. Her memory of what she was going to say, all the things Max told Liz about himself, Michael, Isabel, and her. Last she erased Liz's memory of getting shot and healed. Tess replaced the original memory with one of a normal day at work.
When Tess opened her eyes Liz was on stage. She was standing there not having a clue what she was doing. Everyone else was looking at Liz waiting for her to speak. "I'm sorry. I forgot what I was going to say". Liz ran of the stage in embarrassment. "What did you do"? Max asked. "I made her forget everything. She doesn't remember being healed by you" Tess answered. Max gave Tess a kiss. He was thankful that she just saved all of them from being exposed.
Nasedo watched as Max and Tess danced. They were smiling, laughing, and hugging each other. In his opinion they were acting childish. Nasedo thought about what Tess did to Liz and smiled. Even though he would've gotten much pleasure out of killing Liz it was better that Tess erased her memory.