[ max in the city ]

The episode begins in New York City. We find Tess and Max on the elevator of one of the city skyscrapers. Max is having doubts about attending the summit. He explains he knows nothing about war and politics and that he will most likely fail in what he is about to do. Tess takes him to the observation deck and we get a great view of the city. She assures Max that thing will work out, and suggests that he is "the king of the world".

Outside on the streets, Lonny and Rath await someone's arrival. We are thought to believe it is Max, but instead, we see Nicholas emerge from a subway station. Lonny and Rath meet up with Nicholas and they explain that Max and Tess are sightseeing. Nicholas reminds them that no one at the summit will pay any attention to them without Max and Tess, and Rath comments that they are two of the royal four. Nicholas comments that they are two of the royal rejects and we are hinted that Max, Michael, Isabel and Tess were lied to in the previous episode. Nicholas then adds that they have possession of the granolith and that none of them will be taking a trip home without it. Suddenly, we spot Max and Tess from across the street. Nicholas exits via the subway and Rath and Lonny ask if they'd like to see their place. They reply that they would; Rath and Lonny lead them underground to where they live.

Their home is literally the gutter, and they explain that they were born there in pods, as they were in Roswell. Max asks when and where the summit is, and what kinds of things to expect from it. Rath explains "all in good time", but Max insists, "The time is now". Max and Tess take a seat and Rath and Lonny joke about their sex lives. Max asks about the summit once again and Lonny explains there will be no summit until he meets the emissary. This person will make sure he is the real king, but Lonny assures him that he'll pass.

Back in Roswell, Isabel and Michael discuss Max's brief departure. Michael suggests that it has to do with Liz. Isabel and Michael leave Liz and Maria to talk, and Maria asks Liz if she knows about the nasty rumour, which is circulating the halls of West Roswell. Maria informs her of the rumour: that she slept with Kyle, and Liz informs Maria that it is true. When Maria questions why Liz wouldn't tell her about loosing her virginity to Kyle, Liz makes up a bizarre lie. Maria seems extremely mad, and Liz leaves to take out the garbage. She bangs the trash on the dumpster by mistake, and Ava makes a comment from where she is sleeping: behind it. Liz asks what she is doing, and Ava replies that she is trying to get some sleep. Liz replies, "In the ally?"

Back in New York, Rath leads Max to the emissary, who puts his hand on Max's head. A beam of light flashes out of Max's head, and we watch and the three look onto what appears like a triangle shape. The emissary asks Max to sign and hands him a copy of something. The emissary packs up, leaves, and Max looks at what he has just signed, noticing it is from a legitimate business. Max questions Rath about this, and Rath explains that the emissary never left his planet, but instead uses his mind to puppeteer humans into doing what he wants. Rath then informs Max that Lonny will fill him in, and that they should be celebrating.

Back in Roswell, Maria answers her phone. Liz asks her to talk by a fountain and Maria agrees. Liz explains the whole situation with the future Max and why the rumour is circulating. Maria is glad to see that Liz is still a virgin and apologizes for getting so angry.

The next day, Maria knocks on Brody's office door. She explains that he hasn't ordered his normal sub and that she has brought it anyway. When she gets no answer, Maria enters Brody's office to find he isn't there. In New York, we watch as Brody steps outside a taxicab. At Rath and Lonny's, Rath explains that the emissary knew Max was the king because he has a seal genetically encoded on him. All the worlds will be sending a representative to the summit and Max is informed that they can all go home if he "cuts a deal". Max doesn't seem too interested in leaving so soon, and Lonny and Rath explain that Kivar wants to bring them home in order to bring peace for their world. When Max suggests that Michael and Isabel will not be able to come with them, Lonny informs him that they wouldn't, and reminds Max of how happy they are in Roswell. Lonny talks about how the granolith is a very religious item on their planet and that if Max knew about it, he might be able to use it for bargaining. Max explains that he's never heard of it.

At Liz's, Ava wakes up from a nightmare and screams. Liz runs downstairs and comforts her. Ava explains that she saw Zan's death again and blames herself for his death. As morning approaches, Ava tells Liz the story of how Zan died, and Liz explains how Max and her met.

Meanwhile, Max calls Isabel. She is happy to hear from him, and Max asks her whether or not she would like to go home. She becomes hesitant and Max explains he needs an answer. Isabel becomes clued on to how Lonny impersonated her in the previous episode, and we find her next, with Michael, at the Crashdown. They interrogate Ava, who tells them she doesn't know anything. Michael tells her not to piss them off and Liz hurries over and takes Ava aside. When questioned about her "secret", Ava finally confesses that Lonny and Rath killed Zan, and that they will probably do the same to Max.

On their way to the summit, Rath insults Tess. Max becomes angry and informs Rath that he is the king and from now on things will be done, as he wants them to be done. Lonny asks Rath to take Tess inside, and she tells Max she is very proud of him. They enter the summit and Brody introduces himself as Larek. Larek questions whether or not he is Zan, and Max replies that he was told that he was called this on his home planet. Larek informs Max that he will speak for his world as the other three with him will speak for theirs. Suddenly, Nicholas interrupts them with his entrance. He informs Max that Kivar speaks for their world, and that he will be representing Kivar. Rath and Lonny inform Max to be careful of Nicholas.

Back in Roswell, Isabel informs everyone that they must warn Max about Lonny and Rath, considering that he is in the summit as they speak. Michael insists that their only option is for Isabel to "dream walk" into his mind, but Isabel, explains it will be tough.

Back at the summit, Larek (or Brody) explains they are in meeting for "reconciliation". One of the planet representatives insists on a solution, and Nicholas speaks for Kivar, who thinks it would be best if Max return home as part of the royal four in order to bring peace to their country. Max will be named king once again, but all government will continue to belong to Kivar. Nicholas then adds that Max would have to return with the granolith. Max asks for some time to think it over and Larek agrees to give him twenty minutes.

In the streets, Max and Tess weigh the situation out. Max remembers Liz telling him that the granolith can be a very dangerous thing if it falls into the wrong hands and Tess is surprised to see that Liz even knows about the granolith. Tess then assures Max that whatever he decides will be the right decision.

As Nicholas waits for Max to return, Lonny approaches him. Nicholas asks whether or not she missed him and Lonny replies that she has. She then hints at rekindling their relationship back on their home planet, and Nicholas reminds her that she needs him to get the granolith. Lonny explains she has her own cards to play, and that she will get back no matter what it takes. She then assures Nicholas that Max will fall for the plan and hints that he wants to get back home in order to resume his position as king. Nicholas adds that he won't live long because Kivar wants him dead. Nicholas and Lonny exchange a deal in which Lonny promises to kill Max while Nicholas promises to bring her home, leaving Rath behind.

Back in Roswell, Isabel tries to break into Max's mind, and when Michael asks what "Plan B" is, Isabel hints that there isn't one. Ava explains that there is: because Max has brought her back from the dead she is different now, and she is the only one who can help save Max. Back in New York, Max and Tess return to the summit and Lonny pulls Max aside, asking why he lied to her and Rath about the granolith. She then explains that his decision is more important, but Max does not say a word.

Meanwhile, Isabel asks Liz to take her hand so that they she can try to "dream walk". Liz seems sceptical, but Isabel assures her that Max will hear her voice. At the summit, Max explains to the representatives that he will not give up the granolith and return home. All of the members of the summits appear to be angered with Max and Nicholas informs him that he has made a bad decision. Larek (or Brody) stays with Max and explains that their families were close and that he is still by Max's side. Larek leaves, and it appears as though Lonny has exited as well.

Back on the street, Rath and Lonny question Max's decision. Max is arrogant and explains that he is the leader. Meanwhile, in Roswell, Isabel and Tess use their powers to "dream walk" into Max's mind. Just as Lonny and Rath are about to kidnap Tess and kill Max, Liz appears on the street and urges Max to walk out of harms way. He then notices that Tess has disappeared, and tries to run after her, but it appears it is too late. Max runs through the underground and finally finds Tess. When he asks her if she's all right, Tess explains that they tried to get inside her head and find out where the granolith is.

Back in Roswell, Isabel asks why Max decided not to take the deal. He explains that he almost did, but the fact of leaving her and Michael behind persuaded him not to. Max exchanges some kind brotherly words and we find Liz and Ava at the Crashdown. Liz hugs Ava and wishes her good luck. In the restaurant, Brody talks with Maria about being "abducted again". We next find Max and Liz. Liz is looking in the mirror and tells Max that she is looking for some kind of change. Max jokes around, giving her alien antennas and thank her for saving his life. Liz explains it makes them "even", and Max informs her that he wants a fresh start to their friendship. As the episode ends, Max asks whether or not she did sleep with Kyle. Liz doesn't answer, but Max gets the impression that she has. He leaves, and tells her that he'll see her tomorrow.


	[ Max in the City ] [ Music Listing ] The Pharcyde - Passing Me By Played: When Rath and Lonnie take Max and Tess down through the subway to their "home". Radio head - How To Disappear Completely Played: When Max is being testing to see if he is the king. Life house - Everything Played: During Max and Liz's conversation at the very end of the episode. He thanks her for saving his life, and asks her if she really slept with Kyle. [ Description ] The episode begins in New York City. We find Tess and Max on the elevator of one of the city skyscrapers. Max is having doubts about attending the summit. He explains he knows nothing about war and politics and that he will most likely fail in what he is about to do. Tess takes him to the observation deck and we get a great view of the city. She assures Max that thing will work out, and suggests that he is "the king of the world". Outside on the streets, Lonny and Rath await someone's arrival. We are thought to believe it is Max, but instead, we see Nicholas emerge from a subway station. Lonny and Rath meet up with Nicholas and they explain that Max and Tess are sightseeing. Nicholas reminds them that no one at the summit will pay any attention to them without Max and Tess, and Rath comments that they are two of the royal four. Nicholas comments that they are two of the royal rejects and we are hinted that Max, Michael, Isabel and Tess were lied to in the previous episode. Nicholas then adds that they have possession of the granolith and that none of them will be taking a trip home without it. Suddenly, we spot Max and Tess from across the street. Nicholas exits via the subway and Rath and Lonny ask if they'd like to see their place. They reply that they would; Rath and Lonny lead them underground to where they live. Their home is literally the gutter, and they explain that they were born there in pods, as they were in Roswell. Max asks when and where the summit is, and what kinds of things to expect from it. Rath explains "all in good time", but Max insists, "The time is now". Max and Tess take a seat and Rath and Lonny joke about their sex lives. Max asks about the summit once again and Lonny explains there will be no summit until he meets the emissary. This person will make sure he is the real king, but Lonny assures him that he'll pass. Back in Roswell, Isabel and Michael discuss Max's brief departure. Michael suggests that it has to do with Liz. Isabel and Michael leave Liz and Maria to talk, and Maria asks Liz if she knows about the nasty rumour, which is circulating the halls of West Roswell. Maria informs her of the rumour: that she slept with Kyle, and Liz informs Maria that it is true. When Maria questions why Liz wouldn't tell her about loosing her virginity to Kyle, Liz makes up a bizarre lie. Maria seems extremely mad, and Liz leaves to take out the garbage. She bangs the trash on the dumpster by mistake, and Ava makes a comment from where she is sleeping: behind it. Liz asks what she is doing, and Ava replies that she is trying to get some sleep. Liz replies, "In the ally?" Back in New York, Rath leads Max to the emissary, who puts his hand on Max's head. A beam of light flashes out of Max's head, and we watch and the three look onto what appears like a triangle shape. The emissary asks Max to sign and hands him a copy of something. The emissary packs up, leaves, and Max looks at what he has just signed, noticing it is from a legitimate business. Max questions Rath about this, and Rath explains that the emissary never left his planet, but instead uses his mind to puppeteer humans into doing what he wants. Rath then informs Max that Lonny will fill him in, and that they should be celebrating. Back in Roswell, Maria answers her phone. Liz asks her to talk by a fountain and Maria agrees. Liz explains the whole situation with the future Max and why the rumour is circulating. Maria is glad to see that Liz is still a virgin and apologizes for getting so angry. The next day, Maria knocks on Brody's office door. She explains that he hasn't ordered his normal sub and that she has brought it anyway. When she gets no answer, Maria enters Brody's office to find he isn't there. In New York, we watch as Brody steps outside a taxicab. At Rath and Lonny's, Rath explains that the emissary knew Max was the king because he has a seal genetically encoded on him. All the worlds will be sending a representative to the summit and Max is informed that they can all go home if he "cuts a deal". Max doesn't seem too interested in leaving so soon, and Lonny and Rath explain that Kivar wants to bring them home in order to bring peace for their world. When Max suggests that Michael and Isabel will not be able to come with them, Lonny informs him that they wouldn't, and reminds Max of how happy they are in Roswell. Lonny talks about how the granolith is a very religious item on their planet and that if Max knew about it, he might be able to use it for bargaining. Max explains that he's never heard of it. At Liz's, Ava wakes up from a nightmare and screams. Liz runs downstairs and comforts her. Ava explains that she saw Zan's death again and blames herself for his death. As morning approaches, Ava tells Liz the story of how Zan died, and Liz explains how Max and her met. Meanwhile, Max calls Isabel. She is happy to hear from him, and Max asks her whether or not she would like to go home. She becomes hesitant and Max explains he needs an answer. Isabel becomes clued on to how Lonny impersonated her in the previous episode, and we find her next, with Michael, at the Crashdown. They interrogate Ava, who tells them she doesn't know anything. Michael tells her not to piss them off and Liz hurries over and takes Ava aside. When questioned about her "secret", Ava finally confesses that Lonny and Rath killed Zan, and that they will probably do the same to Max. On their way to the summit, Rath insults Tess. Max becomes angry and informs Rath that he is the king and from now on things will be done, as he wants them to be done. Lonny asks Rath to take Tess inside, and she tells Max she is very proud of him. They enter the summit and Brody introduces himself as Larek. Larek questions whether or not he is Zan, and Max replies that he was told that he was called this on his home planet. Larek informs Max that he will speak for his world as the other three with him will speak for theirs. Suddenly, Nicholas interrupts them with his entrance. He informs Max that Kivar speaks for their world, and that he will be representing Kivar. Rath and Lonny inform Max to be careful of Nicholas. Back in Roswell, Isabel informs everyone that they must warn Max about Lonny and Rath, considering that he is in the summit as they speak. Michael insists that their only option is for Isabel to "dream walk" into his mind, but Isabel, explains it will be tough. Back at the summit, Larek (or Brody) explains they are in meeting for "reconciliation". One of the planet representatives insists on a solution, and Nicholas speaks for Kivar, who thinks it would be best if Max return home as part of the royal four in order to bring peace to their country. Max will be named king once again, but all government will continue to belong to Kivar. Nicholas then adds that Max would have to return with the granolith. Max asks for some time to think it over and Larek agrees to give him twenty minutes. In the streets, Max and Tess weigh the situation out. Max remembers Liz telling him that the granolith can be a very dangerous thing if it falls into the wrong hands and Tess is surprised to see that Liz even knows about the granolith. Tess then assures Max that whatever he decides will be the right decision. As Nicholas waits for Max to return, Lonny approaches him. Nicholas asks whether or not she missed him and Lonny replies that she has. She then hints at rekindling their relationship back on their home planet, and Nicholas reminds her that she needs him to get the granolith. Lonny explains she has her own cards to play, and that she will get back no matter what it takes. She then assures Nicholas that Max will fall for the plan and hints that he wants to get back home in order to resume his position as king. Nicholas adds that he won't live long because Kivar wants him dead. Nicholas and Lonny exchange a deal in which Lonny promises to kill Max while Nicholas promises to bring her home, leaving Rath behind. Back in Roswell, Isabel tries to break into Max's mind, and when Michael asks what "Plan B" is, Isabel hints that there isn't one. Ava explains that there is: because Max has brought her back from the dead she is different now, and she is the only one who can help save Max. Back in New York, Max and Tess return to the summit and Lonny pulls Max aside, asking why he lied to her and Rath about the granolith. She then explains that his decision is more important, but Max does not say a word. Meanwhile, Isabel asks Liz to take her hand so that they she can try to "dream walk". Liz seems sceptical, but Isabel assures her that Max will hear her voice. At the summit, Max explains to the representatives that he will not give up the granolith and return home. All of the members of the summits appear to be angered with Max and Nicholas informs him that he has made a bad decision. Larek (or Brody) stays with Max and explains that their families were close and that he is still by Max's side. Larek leaves, and it appears as though Lonny has exited as well. Back on the street, Rath and Lonny question Max's decision. Max is arrogant and explains that he is the leader. Meanwhile, in Roswell, Isabel and Tess use their powers to "dream walk" into Max's mind. Just as Lonny and Rath are about to kidnap Tess and kill Max, Liz appears on the street and urges Max to walk out of harms way. He then notices that Tess has disappeared, and tries to run after her, but it appears it is too late. Max runs through the underground and finally finds Tess. When he asks her if she's all right, Tess explains that they tried to get inside her head and find out where the granolith is. Back in Roswell, Isabel asks why Max decided not to take the deal. He explains that he almost did, but the fact of leaving her and Michael behind persuaded him not to. Max exchanges some kind brotherly words and we find Liz and Ava at the Crashdown. Liz hugs Ava and wishes her good luck. In the restaurant, Brody talks with Maria about being "abducted again". We next find Max and Liz. Liz is looking in the mirror and tells Max that she is looking for some kind of change. Max jokes around, giving her alien antennas and thank her for saving his life. Liz explains it makes them "even", and Max informs her that he wants a fresh start to their friendship. As the episode ends, Max asks whether or not she did sleep with Kyle. Liz doesn't answer, but Max gets the impression that she has. He leaves, and tells her that he'll see her tomorrow.