[ a roswell christmas carol ]

The episode begins outside of town. Max and Michael are trying to pick out a Christmas tree, but according to a diagram Isabel has drawn, it must be perfect. Michael tries to hurry Max as he is eager to get across the street to the hardware store so that he can buy Maria her present. Max tries to convince Michael that if he wants to buy Maria a significant gift, he'd better steer clear of the hardware store. Just as he says this, we watch as a car swerves out of control. The car almost hits a small girl, but her father runs in front of the car before it can and pushes his daughter out of harms way. Consequently, the car hits the man, and Michael suggests that they leave. It appears that Max has the opportunity to save the man, but decides not to reveal his identity instead.

Back at the Evans home, Max and his parents are eating breakfast as they discuss the tragedy, which occurred before Max the previous night. Isabel enters in a huff, and seems angry. She is mad that the tree Max has picked out is not up to her standards, and suggests that he is incompetent of doing anything. Isabel gets side-tracked by the article in the paper which her mother is reading and Max notices the girl's father sitting on top of their washing machine. He gets up and walks over to the laundry room. The man asks him, "How could you let me die?"

At the Crashdown, Michael asks Maria if they can exchange gifts after Christmas because he is working everyday until then. Maria seems upset that Michael could even suggest it and orders him to give her present to her on Christmas. Maria then walks across the street to the UFO Centre where Brody is waiting for his lunch. She starts to complain about Michael and how he doesn't want to buy her a gift, but Brody seems distracted and tells Maria that it is not a very good time. He then informs her that he will be leaving town for a couple days and that she is not to deliver his lunch. Maria wishes him a happy holiday and returns to work.

At Valenti's, the Sheriff and Kyle are watching the football game when Tess enters. She complains about the holiday shopping crowds and makes sure to comment on the Valenti's lack of Christmas spirit. They then inform her that they have a plastic tree outside which Kyle uses to dry his socks, and will be dining at the Crashdown for Christmas dinner. Tess assures them that she doesn't celebrate Christmas anyway.

At the drugstore, Isabel bumps into Michael who is buying Maria's present. She mocks him as he picks up an electric toothbrush and suggests that Michael put some thought into Maria' present before buying it. Michael doesn't seem too interested in buying any present at all, and makes a "Christmas Nazi" comment to Isabel as she rushes out to do a rehearsal for the Christmas pageant. "Christmas Nazi" is a nickname everyone seems to have given Isabel for the holiday season.

Max stands outside of the man's house that he failed to save. He watches as carollers sing to his wife and daughters, who seem overwhelmed with mourning. The man, or ghost of the man approaches Max once again, and Max tries to explain that he wanted to make sure they were all right. The man yells at Max for this, explaining that they lost their father the night before and will never be all right because of it.

At the Crashdown, Liz turns around to see Max knocking on the door. Liz opens the door for Max, who explains he needs a friend. At the caroller's last house, one of her friends explains that they are visiting a little girl with cancer. As they begin to sing, this little girl comes to the door, and is followed by her father: Brody. Maria seems annoyed and yet confused as to why Brody did not tell her about his daughter.

Back at the Crashdown, Max explains that he had the opportunity to save the man's life, but didn't because he was being selfish. Liz tries to comfort Max, but he is continually tortured by the ghost's presence. The man begins to torture Max as they speak, and so he admits that his ghost is haunting him. The man comments that Max must "restore the balance".

We find Maria at Brody's house. She comes to visit him and is wondering about Sidney, his daughter. He explains that she is staying with him for a couple of days during Christmas and apologises for not telling Maria sooner. Maria offers her help and all of a sudden we find Sidney calling her for her father. Sidney asks who Maria is, and she introduces herself. Brody then explains that Sidney will be appearing in the Christmas Pageant later that afternoon, and crowns his princess.

At Michael's, Isabel sets down a bunch of presents as Michael explains why he has gotten Maria a bumper for Christmas. When Isabel suggests that she take him shopping, Michael seems offended and comments on how miserable Isabel makes everyone around the holidays. Isabel departs, but before leaving, asks whether or not she can store some presents at his house.

At the supermarket, the Valenti family (including Tess) shop for their Christmas dinner. Sheriff Valenti bumps into Amy Deluca, Maria's mom. She seems impressed with the way that the Sheriff has opened up his door to Tess, and invites them to come over sometime during the holiday season.

Isabel prepares the children for the Christmas Pageant while Maria pours her heart out to her. Maria suggests that she marries Brody and be Sidney's mother but Liz helps her to change her decision. Back at the pageant we watch as the children perform the show, which they have been practicing for. Max is present at the show and Liz walks over to him, suggesting that he heal Sidney, Brody's daughter. We watch as Max glances at both Brody and his daughter, and the ghost standing behind him says, "Looks like we have a deal."

At Michael's, Max, Isabel and Tess discuss whether or not they should allow Max to heal Sidney. Michael doesn't seem too thrilled about letting Max do it, but Isabel and Tess agree. Michael gives in to Max, and tells him not to screw up.

Back at the Valenti's, Tess asks Kyle whether or not he'd be willing to set up more chairs for their holiday meal. When Kyle informs her that they only have two chairs, Tess is angered. After slaving in the kitchen for hours, she announces that she would like a chair to sit in because she is living there. Valenti suggests that they bring over his desk chair and Tess comments that Amy Deluca will need a chair as well. The Sheriff seems confused and Tess admits that she has invited her for dinner. Just then, the doorbell rings and Valenti rushes to get himself together before opening the door.

Meanwhile, Max approaches and breaks into Brody's home. Upon entering, he finds the ghost. He informs Max that they have rushed Sidney to the hospital in Phoenix. Max knocks on Michael's door and explains the situation. He also explains that he is going to Phoenix, and Michael agrees to come with him, just so that Max doesn't get them all killed.

In Phoenix, Max and Michael have changed into scrubs and walk towards the ward in which Sidney is being kept in. Michael stays outside and they form a knocking system, which will allow Michael to warn Max if he is in trouble. Max looks for Sidney in the ward, kneels down next to her and tries very hard to heal her. He sees a flash of her life's memories, and the ghost watches with a smile on his face. Max notices the boy next to Sidney, whom he does not know, and heals him as well. A nurse walks over to Michael outside and informs him that she must check the ward. Michael explains someone has already done it. Inside, Max heals all of the children in the room. Michael knocks to warn Michael of the nurse and just as she brings security over, Michael enters the ward and seals the door shut with his powers. The guards yell for him to open the door as Max collapses. Michael pleads for God to help them out of their situation.

When the guards finally break into the room, they notice that the children are playing games and celebrating their youthful energy. The window of the ward has been left open and we see that Max and Michael have escaped safely. At the Evans', Max and his family watch as his news story unfolds on television. Isabel comforts Max, and her mother suggests that he join them for midnight services that night.

At Michael's, we find Maria who is there to thank him for saving Sidney. When she suggests that she doesn't need a present, Michael tells her that he already got her one. She notices the bumper he has been working on and thanks him for it, but then asks for her present. She notices the presents on Michael's table, left behind by Isabel, and asks whether or not one is for her. Michael instructs Maria to turn around while he goes and gets it, and while he tries to shake through all of the presents in order to find one, which may be halfway, decent, notices one with a note on it from Isabel. The note reads, "Just in case" and is signed by Isabel. Michael brings the present to Maria. She opens it, finding real pearl earrings. She thanks him for the beautiful gift, and Michael seems very relieved.

At Liz's, Max knocks on the window. Liz asks why he healed all of the children in the ward, and Max explains that he couldn't control what he did. Liz tells him that as sweet as it sounds, he can't play God for long, and asks whether or not he'll join her at midnight services. Max answers that he would, but that he doesn't believe it God. Max leaves, and they both wish each other a Merry Christmas. Back on the street, the ghost that has been haunting Max assures him that his wife and children will be all right. The ghost tells him that he should be with his loved ones, as he will always be. The ghost disappears into his house, and back at the Evans', we watch as Max illuminates the Christmas tree with his powers. Michael enters and Max comments on Michael going to church. Michael asks Max how he is doing and whether or not his powers have come back yet. Max answers that they are, and Michael informs him that he is annoyed by what happened the previous night in Phoenix. He then tells Max that the reason he is annoyed is because he doesn't have Max's power to heal. Michael then tells Max that he has a Christmas present for him.

Michael leads Max to Brody's house and the two look through the window as Brody comforts his daughter. At midnight service, a choir sings Christmas music and Isabel makes a hand gesture (asking for money) to Michael. Max appears from behind a tree and walks through the isle to find his family. He sits next to Liz, who questions his previous statement on whether or not he believes in God. Max replies that he believes in her, and the two sit and watch as snow starts to fall.


	[ A Roswell Christmas Carol ] [ Music Listing ] Fountains Of Wayne - I Want An Alien For Christmas Played: At the beginning of the episode when Michael and Maria are talking in the Crashdown. The Wallflowers - Baby bird Played: During Maria and Liz's conversation in the park. Jane Siberry - Calling All Angels Played: While Max heals the children in the hospital. Angie Aparo - Silent Night Played: Towards the end when Max and the "ghost" are talking and the ghost walks up to his house. Eels - Everything's Going to Be Cool This Christmas Played: During the dinner with Jim, Amy, Kyle and Tess. Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmas Time Played: When Max and Michael are picking out a Christmas tree. [ Description ] The episode begins outside of town. Max and Michael are trying to pick out a Christmas tree, but according to a diagram Isabel has drawn, it must be perfect. Michael tries to hurry Max as he is eager to get across the street to the hardware store so that he can buy Maria her present. Max tries to convince Michael that if he wants to buy Maria a significant gift, he'd better steer clear of the hardware store. Just as he says this, we watch as a car swerves out of control. The car almost hits a small girl, but her father runs in front of the car before it can and pushes his daughter out of harms way. Consequently, the car hits the man, and Michael suggests that they leave. It appears that Max has the opportunity to save the man, but decides not to reveal his identity instead. Back at the Evans home, Max and his parents are eating breakfast as they discuss the tragedy, which occurred before Max the previous night. Isabel enters in a huff, and seems angry. She is mad that the tree Max has picked out is not up to her standards, and suggests that he is incompetent of doing anything. Isabel gets side-tracked by the article in the paper which her mother is reading and Max notices the girl's father sitting on top of their washing machine. He gets up and walks over to the laundry room. The man asks him, "How could you let me die?" At the Crashdown, Michael asks Maria if they can exchange gifts after Christmas because he is working everyday until then. Maria seems upset that Michael could even suggest it and orders him to give her present to her on Christmas. Maria then walks across the street to the UFO Centre where Brody is waiting for his lunch. She starts to complain about Michael and how he doesn't want to buy her a gift, but Brody seems distracted and tells Maria that it is not a very good time. He then informs her that he will be leaving town for a couple days and that she is not to deliver his lunch. Maria wishes him a happy holiday and returns to work. At Valenti's, the Sheriff and Kyle are watching the football game when Tess enters. She complains about the holiday shopping crowds and makes sure to comment on the Valenti's lack of Christmas spirit. They then inform her that they have a plastic tree outside which Kyle uses to dry his socks, and will be dining at the Crashdown for Christmas dinner. Tess assures them that she doesn't celebrate Christmas anyway. At the drugstore, Isabel bumps into Michael who is buying Maria's present. She mocks him as he picks up an electric toothbrush and suggests that Michael put some thought into Maria' present before buying it. Michael doesn't seem too interested in buying any present at all, and makes a "Christmas Nazi" comment to Isabel as she rushes out to do a rehearsal for the Christmas pageant. "Christmas Nazi" is a nickname everyone seems to have given Isabel for the holiday season. Max stands outside of the man's house that he failed to save. He watches as carollers sing to his wife and daughters, who seem overwhelmed with mourning. The man, or ghost of the man approaches Max once again, and Max tries to explain that he wanted to make sure they were all right. The man yells at Max for this, explaining that they lost their father the night before and will never be all right because of it. At the Crashdown, Liz turns around to see Max knocking on the door. Liz opens the door for Max, who explains he needs a friend. At the caroller's last house, one of her friends explains that they are visiting a little girl with cancer. As they begin to sing, this little girl comes to the door, and is followed by her father: Brody. Maria seems annoyed and yet confused as to why Brody did not tell her about his daughter. Back at the Crashdown, Max explains that he had the opportunity to save the man's life, but didn't because he was being selfish. Liz tries to comfort Max, but he is continually tortured by the ghost's presence. The man begins to torture Max as they speak, and so he admits that his ghost is haunting him. The man comments that Max must "restore the balance". We find Maria at Brody's house. She comes to visit him and is wondering about Sidney, his daughter. He explains that she is staying with him for a couple of days during Christmas and apologises for not telling Maria sooner. Maria offers her help and all of a sudden we find Sidney calling her for her father. Sidney asks who Maria is, and she introduces herself. Brody then explains that Sidney will be appearing in the Christmas Pageant later that afternoon, and crowns his princess. At Michael's, Isabel sets down a bunch of presents as Michael explains why he has gotten Maria a bumper for Christmas. When Isabel suggests that she take him shopping, Michael seems offended and comments on how miserable Isabel makes everyone around the holidays. Isabel departs, but before leaving, asks whether or not she can store some presents at his house. At the supermarket, the Valenti family (including Tess) shop for their Christmas dinner. Sheriff Valenti bumps into Amy Deluca, Maria's mom. She seems impressed with the way that the Sheriff has opened up his door to Tess, and invites them to come over sometime during the holiday season. Isabel prepares the children for the Christmas Pageant while Maria pours her heart out to her. Maria suggests that she marries Brody and be Sidney's mother but Liz helps her to change her decision. Back at the pageant we watch as the children perform the show, which they have been practicing for. Max is present at the show and Liz walks over to him, suggesting that he heal Sidney, Brody's daughter. We watch as Max glances at both Brody and his daughter, and the ghost standing behind him says, "Looks like we have a deal." At Michael's, Max, Isabel and Tess discuss whether or not they should allow Max to heal Sidney. Michael doesn't seem too thrilled about letting Max do it, but Isabel and Tess agree. Michael gives in to Max, and tells him not to screw up. Back at the Valenti's, Tess asks Kyle whether or not he'd be willing to set up more chairs for their holiday meal. When Kyle informs her that they only have two chairs, Tess is angered. After slaving in the kitchen for hours, she announces that she would like a chair to sit in because she is living there. Valenti suggests that they bring over his desk chair and Tess comments that Amy Deluca will need a chair as well. The Sheriff seems confused and Tess admits that she has invited her for dinner. Just then, the doorbell rings and Valenti rushes to get himself together before opening the door. Meanwhile, Max approaches and breaks into Brody's home. Upon entering, he finds the ghost. He informs Max that they have rushed Sidney to the hospital in Phoenix. Max knocks on Michael's door and explains the situation. He also explains that he is going to Phoenix, and Michael agrees to come with him, just so that Max doesn't get them all killed. At the Valenti home, Amy and the Sheriff enjoy a conversation as Kyle thanks Tess for all she has done for them. Tess exchanges her thanks for letting her live with them. In Phoenix, Max and Michael have changed into scrubs and walk towards the ward in which Sidney is being kept in. Michael stays outside and they form a knocking system, which will allow Michael to warn Max if he is in trouble. Max looks for Sidney in the ward, kneels down next to her and tries very hard to heal her. He sees a flash of her life's memories, and the ghost watches with a smile on his face. Max notices the boy next to Sidney, whom he does not know, and heals him as well. A nurse walks over to Michael outside and informs him that she must check the ward. Michael explains someone has already done it. Inside, Max heals all of the children in the room. Michael knocks to warn Michael of the nurse and just as she brings security over, Michael enters the ward and seals the door shut with his powers. The guards yell for him to open the door as Max collapses. Michael pleads for God to help them out of their situation. When the guards finally break into the room, they notice that the children are playing games and celebrating their youthful energy. The window of the ward has been left open and we see that Max and Michael have escaped safely. At the Evans', Max and his family watch as his news story unfolds on television. Isabel comforts Max, and her mother suggests that he join them for midnight services that night. At Michael's, we find Maria who is there to thank him for saving Sidney. When she suggests that she doesn't need a present, Michael tells her that he already got her one. She notices the bumper he has been working on and thanks him for it, but then asks for her present. She notices the presents on Michael's table, left behind by Isabel, and asks whether or not one is for her. Michael instructs Maria to turn around while he goes and gets it, and while he tries to shake through all of the presents in order to find one, which may be halfway, decent, notices one with a note on it from Isabel. The note reads, "Just in case" and is signed by Isabel. Michael brings the present to Maria. She opens it, finding real pearl earrings. She thanks him for the beautiful gift, and Michael seems very relieved. At Liz's, Max knocks on the window. Liz asks why he healed all of the children in the ward, and Max explains that he couldn't control what he did. Liz tells him that as sweet as it sounds, he can't play God for long, and asks whether or not he'll join her at midnight services. Max answers that he would, but that he doesn't believe it God. Max leaves, and they both wish each other a Merry Christmas. Back on the street, the ghost that has been haunting Max assures him that his wife and children will be all right. The ghost tells him that he should be with his loved ones, as he will always be. The ghost disappears into his house, and back at the Evans', we watch as Max illuminates the Christmas tree with his powers. Michael enters and Max comments on Michael going to church. Michael asks Max how he is doing and whether or not his powers have come back yet. Max answers that they are, and Michael informs him that he is annoyed by what happened the previous night in Phoenix. He then tells Max that the reason he is annoyed is because he doesn't have Max's power to heal. Michael then tells Max that he has a Christmas present for him. Michael leads Max to Brody's house and the two look through the window as Brody comforts his daughter. At midnight service, a choir sings Christmas music and Isabel makes a hand gesture (asking for money) to Michael. Max appears from behind a tree and walks through the isle to find his family. He sits next to Liz, who questions his previous statement on whether or not he believes in God. Max replies that he believes in her, and the two sit and watch as snow starts to fall.