[ skin and bones ]

[ Skin and Bones ]

[ Music Listing ]

Stone Temple Pilots - Sour Girl

Played: During the scene in the Crashdown in which the geologist walks up to Alex and Isabel, who are sitting in a booth.

Three Doors Down - Kryptonite

Played: When Nasedo (in the form of Pierce) walks into the Crashdown.

Biff Naked - Lucky

Played: Towards the end of the episode, during the "party" in the Crashdown.

Richard Ash croft - Brave New World

Played: The end of the episode, when Max and Liz are outside of the Crashdown and he touches her arm

[ Description ]

The episode begins outside of Roswell in the desert. A faint beeping sound can be heard and as the sound becomes more apparent we realise that it is that of a metal detector. The man using the metal detector finds an area of interest and begins to dig. Meanwhile, Max Evans is in the therapist's office. The therapist asks Max for some kind of explanation of his troubles, but Max refuses to let his guard down. The therapist assures Max's problems are just that of the average teenager. Max disagrees, and begins to explain that he is an alien hybrid. He adds on this by explaining the course of events that have taken place over the last year, leaving off with Michael, Sheriff Valenti, and himself burying the body of Agent Pierce somewhere in the desert. It becomes apparent that Max is daydreaming, and as he comes to, the therapist asks him if he has anything to say at all? He replies that his problems are just "normal teenage stuff." In the desert, we see the man dig out a bone. It appears to be human.

At the Crashdown where Max, Isabel, Maria, and Alex are watching a "Congressional Subcommittee Inquiry" on TV. The congress is holding a hearing before they vote on whether or not to keep the "Special Unit" of the FBI open. An appreciated, congressman reprimands Agent Pierce (the shape-shifted Nasedo) for wasting $17 million. The congress begins to vote on whether or not to keep the "Special Unit" open, and the decision is almost anonymous, except for one vote. That vote belongs to Congresswoman Vanessa Whitaker. Then Courtney says you are way into this C-span, but Maria tell her to get lost She explains to the committee of an unexplained death involving a non-human element, Cadmium-X. The group begins to dissemble after the vote is in. Maria explains she has to get changed because her shift is starting soon. Max sticks around to talk to her, asking if Liz has returned yet. Maria tells him that she has not returned since the last time he asked her, was like an hour ago. Maria then explains to Max that he has been blown off, and that if he wants Liz back he should "play it cool" and let Liz come to him.

At a stall outside, we find Isabel and Alex talking. Alex is trying to figure out what movie they should go see, but Isabel does not seem too interested. Suddenly, the man from the desert approaches them. He asks where he would be able to find the Sheriff and Isabel looking pleased to see him asks him why he would be looking for the Sheriff at all

At Valenti's office, we find the man handing the bone over to the authorities. Valenti questions the man on where he found it, and he replies outside of town near the Clovis highway. The man explains that he was geologically looking around and used a metal detector, which was only supposed to find pieces of metal. The Sheriff thanks him for bringing the bone to his attention, and the Deputy assures the Sheriff that he will get an investigating team out there right away.

At Michael's, Tess is teaching him how to use his powers by blowing up rocks with his mind. Max and Isabel enter, and Max explains to Tess that Nasedo is finished with the "Special Unit" in Washington and should be returning shortly. Michael questions Max and Isabel's visit, and Isabel explains they believe that the geologist has found Pierce's remains out in the desert. Max assures Michael that Valenti is taking care of the situation, and Michael asks if they should contact Nasedo. Max disagrees with Michael's reasoning, and assures him there is no need to panic.

At the investigation site, we see a group of police officers and forensics sorting through and looking for evidence. The Deputy approaches Valenti with the evidence that he has found: a pocket-knife. Michael overlooks as the investigation continues, and starts to run, only to trip. On the ground, he notices an adult human hand, and as he picks it up, it vanishes in his hand without a trace.

In town, Michael and Isabel debate whether or not they should check-up on the geologist. Max explains that Valenti has authorised his degree and whereabouts, but Isabel still insists on making sure he's all right. Max spots Liz on the street, and asks her how her summer went. He explains that he thinks everything is almost over. Liz replies that she hopes it's true. Max then explains that he has no feelings for Tess, and has made it clear to her and wants a fresh start. He tells Liz that she looks "great...different" and she explains she has a job interview. Congresswoman Whitaker interrupts and Liz introduces Whitaker to Max. And then Liz leaves Max on the street for her job interview.

Back at Valenti's office, Michael has been brought in for questioning. The Sheriff asks Michael if he recognises the knife, which has been linked to him by fingerprints. Valenti makes up a story about Michael and himself meeting in the desert after Michael was caught in the act of some illegal actions. The Deputy does not become suspicious at all, and Valenti even pulls out a fake police report he wrote on Michael. He then scolds Michael, and later dismisses him. Michael walks to a public telephone box and calls Nasedo, telling him that they have a "code red." And tells him he must leave but Nasedo tells him not to call him until Max knows and hangs up on him

Isabel finds her way to where are where the geologist is working, and explains that she is interested in the bones he dug up, and even finds his job quite romantic. The geologist explains he is testing the area for nuclear activity which may have dated back as early as the 1950s.

At Valenti's office, Congresswoman Whitaker lets Valenti listen to a tape in which she is having a conversation with Agent Pierce. She explains that he started lying to her after he returned to Washington, and Valenti advises her not to waste too much energy looking for aliens. The Deputy barges in and tells the Sheriff that he has some information on the murder victim. We then find Valenti and Whitaker at the coroner's office, examining the bones. The coroner points out that one side of the man's ribcage has been fused together, and that the only logical explanation for this is that a nuclear reaction or sudden and absurd burst of energy has occurred. Valenti orders an investigation, and tells Whitaker that she should probably return to her office. The Deputy points out that it might be a smart idea to bring Michael back in for questioning.

At Michael's, a loud knock on the door wakes him up, and after getting out of bed, he finds Valenti at his door with handcuffs in hand. Valenti informs Michael that he is under arrest and reads him his rights.

Pierce enters the Crashdown, walks into the bathroom, and shape-shifts back into Nasedo (or what we know to be Nasedo.) Nasedo walks out of the bathroom and meets the Sheriff, Max, Tess, Maria, Isabel, and Alex in the back room. Max explains their situation and Valenti insists on knowing how far the information has been leaked, and whom he must kill. Liz overhears this and walks downstairs. Max orders Nasedo not to kill anyone, and Nasedo informs him that the feds know of Cadmium-X, and will torture Michael if it is found present on the body's bones.

At Whitaker's office, Liz is organizing her stuff, and the congresswoman insists that she go home. Liz refuses, and Pierce enters. Whitaker questions his visit, and in explaining, it is obvious that a sexual relationship between the two is present. Whitaker asks Liz to lock up, and she agrees. Pierce and Whitaker leave together. Liz opens the door to the hiding spot where Max has been hiding, and he explains they don't have a lot of time. Liz disagrees, saying that they won't be returning anytime soon.

Max and Liz search Whitaker's office, finding nothing. Liz asks Max about Cadmium-X, and he explains that it is an isotope of Cadmium that was created when Michael killed Pierce. It is also the feds way of linking Michael to the murder. Liz asks if he checked the new Particle Physics Lab, and Max explains he hasn't. Liz then explains that the lab does work that would be related to whether or not Cadmium-X is extraterrestrial, and Max makes sure to check it out as a point of interest.

Max meets Nasedo on the street, and explains the bones are being delivered to the lab the following day. Nasedo assures him he will be there. Nasedo walks towards his car, and notices what appears to be a bone on the street.

At the lab, Whitaker & Co. prepares to test the bones for Cadmium-X. Isabel uses her looks as a diversion to sneak Max into the building. When the coast is clear, he enters, and notices that there are about eight people, including Whitaker, in the lab. He calls Tess and explains she must use her mind diversion power. She is sceptic, but assures Max she won't let him down.

Tess begins to use her mind-altering power as the workers in the lab fire up the engines to test for Cadmium-X. Max opens the vault in which the bones are located in, and Whitaker does not see a thing. While in the chamber, the accelerator is fired up, and knocks Max off his feet. He battles to make it to the table where the bones are being held, and just as the bones are about to be scanned, Max changes the molecular formula, erasing all the traces of Cadmium-X, and escaping with ample time to escape the building.

The results are printed out almost instantaneously. They say that no traces of Cadmium-X have been found, and the lab chemist assures Whitaker that the results are conclusive. He explains that during the scan, it was determined the bones had been buried for over 40 years, since the time which the radioactive activity in the Roswell area began. Whitaker tells the chemist she believes something is not right.

Back at the Crashdown, Max explains why he aged the bones (to relieve the suspicion of Michael in the murder), and returns his pocket-knife at the same time.

Courtney, the new waitress at the Crashdown interrupts, and Michael reminds them all that they still have to be careful.

After a strange conversation with Liz, Max returns home, and while lying in bed, hears a strange noise. He goes to open his window, and the beaten body of Nasedo falls into his arms. Nasedo explains, "They are among you now," and dies in Max's arms. Max is unable to heal him.


	[ Skin and Bones ] [ Music Listing ] Stone Temple Pilots - Sour Girl Played: During the scene in the Crashdown in which the geologist walks up to Alex and Isabel, who are sitting in a booth. Three Doors Down - Kryptonite Played: When Nasedo (in the form of Pierce) walks into the Crashdown. Biff Naked - Lucky Played: Towards the end of the episode, during the "party" in the Crashdown. Richard Ash croft - Brave New World Played: The end of the episode, when Max and Liz are outside of the Crashdown and he touches her arm [ Description ] The episode begins outside of Roswell in the desert. A faint beeping sound can be heard and as the sound becomes more apparent we realise that it is that of a metal detector. The man using the metal detector finds an area of interest and begins to dig. Meanwhile, Max Evans is in the therapist's office. The therapist asks Max for some kind of explanation of his troubles, but Max refuses to let his guard down. The therapist assures Max's problems are just that of the average teenager. Max disagrees, and begins to explain that he is an alien hybrid. He adds on this by explaining the course of events that have taken place over the last year, leaving off with Michael, Sheriff Valenti, and himself burying the body of Agent Pierce somewhere in the desert. It becomes apparent that Max is daydreaming, and as he comes to, the therapist asks him if he has anything to say at all? He replies that his problems are just "normal teenage stuff." In the desert, we see the man dig out a bone. It appears to be human. At the Crashdown where Max, Isabel, Maria, and Alex are watching a "Congressional Subcommittee Inquiry" on TV. The congress is holding a hearing before they vote on whether or not to keep the "Special Unit" of the FBI open. An appreciated, congressman reprimands Agent Pierce (the shape-shifted Nasedo) for wasting $17 million. The congress begins to vote on whether or not to keep the "Special Unit" open, and the decision is almost anonymous, except for one vote. That vote belongs to Congresswoman Vanessa Whitaker. Then Courtney says you are way into this C-span, but Maria tell her to get lost She explains to the committee of an unexplained death involving a non-human element, Cadmium-X. The group begins to dissemble after the vote is in. Maria explains she has to get changed because her shift is starting soon. Max sticks around to talk to her, asking if Liz has returned yet. Maria tells him that she has not returned since the last time he asked her, was like an hour ago. Maria then explains to Max that he has been blown off, and that if he wants Liz back he should "play it cool" and let Liz come to him. At a stall outside, we find Isabel and Alex talking. Alex is trying to figure out what movie they should go see, but Isabel does not seem too interested. Suddenly, the man from the desert approaches them. He asks where he would be able to find the Sheriff and Isabel looking pleased to see him asks him why he would be looking for the Sheriff at all At Valenti's office, we find the man handing the bone over to the authorities. Valenti questions the man on where he found it, and he replies outside of town near the Clovis highway. The man explains that he was geologically looking around and used a metal detector, which was only supposed to find pieces of metal. The Sheriff thanks him for bringing the bone to his attention, and the Deputy assures the Sheriff that he will get an investigating team out there right away. At Michael's, Tess is teaching him how to use his powers by blowing up rocks with his mind. Max and Isabel enter, and Max explains to Tess that Nasedo is finished with the "Special Unit" in Washington and should be returning shortly. Michael questions Max and Isabel's visit, and Isabel explains they believe that the geologist has found Pierce's remains out in the desert. Max assures Michael that Valenti is taking care of the situation, and Michael asks if they should contact Nasedo. Max disagrees with Michael's reasoning, and assures him there is no need to panic. At the investigation site, we see a group of police officers and forensics sorting through and looking for evidence. The Deputy approaches Valenti with the evidence that he has found: a pocket-knife. Michael overlooks as the investigation continues, and starts to run, only to trip. On the ground, he notices an adult human hand, and as he picks it up, it vanishes in his hand without a trace. In town, Michael and Isabel debate whether or not they should check-up on the geologist. Max explains that Valenti has authorised his degree and whereabouts, but Isabel still insists on making sure he's all right. Max spots Liz on the street, and asks her how her summer went. He explains that he thinks everything is almost over. Liz replies that she hopes it's true. Max then explains that he has no feelings for Tess, and has made it clear to her and wants a fresh start. He tells Liz that she looks "great...different" and she explains she has a job interview. Congresswoman Whitaker interrupts and Liz introduces Whitaker to Max. And then Liz leaves Max on the street for her job interview. Back at Valenti's office, Michael has been brought in for questioning. The Sheriff asks Michael if he recognises the knife, which has been linked to him by fingerprints. Valenti makes up a story about Michael and himself meeting in the desert after Michael was caught in the act of some illegal actions. The Deputy does not become suspicious at all, and Valenti even pulls out a fake police report he wrote on Michael. He then scolds Michael, and later dismisses him. Michael walks to a public telephone box and calls Nasedo, telling him that they have a "code red." And tells him he must leave but Nasedo tells him not to call him until Max knows and hangs up on him Isabel finds her way to where are where the geologist is working, and explains that she is interested in the bones he dug up, and even finds his job quite romantic. The geologist explains he is testing the area for nuclear activity which may have dated back as early as the 1950s. At Valenti's office, Congresswoman Whitaker lets Valenti listen to a tape in which she is having a conversation with Agent Pierce. She explains that he started lying to her after he returned to Washington, and Valenti advises her not to waste too much energy looking for aliens. The Deputy barges in and tells the Sheriff that he has some information on the murder victim. We then find Valenti and Whitaker at the coroner's office, examining the bones. The coroner points out that one side of the man's ribcage has been fused together, and that the only logical explanation for this is that a nuclear reaction or sudden and absurd burst of energy has occurred. Valenti orders an investigation, and tells Whitaker that she should probably return to her office. The Deputy points out that it might be a smart idea to bring Michael back in for questioning. At Michael's, a loud knock on the door wakes him up, and after getting out of bed, he finds Valenti at his door with handcuffs in hand. Valenti informs Michael that he is under arrest and reads him his rights. Pierce enters the Crashdown, walks into the bathroom, and shape-shifts back into Nasedo (or what we know to be Nasedo.) Nasedo walks out of the bathroom and meets the Sheriff, Max, Tess, Maria, Isabel, and Alex in the back room. Max explains their situation and Valenti insists on knowing how far the information has been leaked, and whom he must kill. Liz overhears this and walks downstairs. Max orders Nasedo not to kill anyone, and Nasedo informs him that the feds know of Cadmium-X, and will torture Michael if it is found present on the body's bones. At Whitaker's office, Liz is organizing her stuff, and the congresswoman insists that she go home. Liz refuses, and Pierce enters. Whitaker questions his visit, and in explaining, it is obvious that a sexual relationship between the two is present. Whitaker asks Liz to lock up, and she agrees. Pierce and Whitaker leave together. Liz opens the door to the hiding spot where Max has been hiding, and he explains they don't have a lot of time. Liz disagrees, saying that they won't be returning anytime soon. Max and Liz search Whitaker's office, finding nothing. Liz asks Max about Cadmium-X, and he explains that it is an isotope of Cadmium that was created when Michael killed Pierce. It is also the feds way of linking Michael to the murder. Liz asks if he checked the new Particle Physics Lab, and Max explains he hasn't. Liz then explains that the lab does work that would be related to whether or not Cadmium-X is extraterrestrial, and Max makes sure to check it out as a point of interest. Max meets Nasedo on the street, and explains the bones are being delivered to the lab the following day. Nasedo assures him he will be there. Nasedo walks towards his car, and notices what appears to be a bone on the street. At the lab, Whitaker & Co. prepares to test the bones for Cadmium-X. Isabel uses her looks as a diversion to sneak Max into the building. When the coast is clear, he enters, and notices that there are about eight people, including Whitaker, in the lab. He calls Tess and explains she must use her mind diversion power. She is sceptic, but assures Max she won't let him down. Tess begins to use her mind-altering power as the workers in the lab fire up the engines to test for Cadmium-X. Max opens the vault in which the bones are located in, and Whitaker does not see a thing. While in the chamber, the accelerator is fired up, and knocks Max off his feet. He battles to make it to the table where the bones are being held, and just as the bones are about to be scanned, Max changes the molecular formula, erasing all the traces of Cadmium-X, and escaping with ample time to escape the building. The results are printed out almost instantaneously. They say that no traces of Cadmium-X have been found, and the lab chemist assures Whitaker that the results are conclusive. He explains that during the scan, it was determined the bones had been buried for over 40 years, since the time which the radioactive activity in the Roswell area began. Whitaker tells the chemist she believes something is not right. Back at the Crashdown, Max explains why he aged the bones (to relieve the suspicion of Michael in the murder), and returns his pocket-knife at the same time. Courtney, the new waitress at the Crashdown interrupts, and Michael reminds them all that they still have to be careful. After a strange conversation with Liz, Max returns home, and while lying in bed, hears a strange noise. He goes to open his window, and the beaten body of Nasedo falls into his arms. Nasedo explains, "They are among you now," and dies in Max's arms. Max is unable to heal him.