[ viva las vegas ]

[ Viva Las Vegas ]

[ Music Listing ]

Dido - Thank You

Played: When Isabel danced with Dave (the best man) in the hotel room.

ZZTop - Viva Las Vegas

Played: During the shots of Las Vegas.

Morcheeba - Be Yourself

Played: When Michael was handing out the cash and fake ID's in the hotel room.

Semi sonic - Chemistry

Played: When Maria was begging Michael to let her go to Vegas with him and Max.

Majandra Delfino - I've got The World On A String

Played: The song Maria sang when she was unknowingly auditioning to be a stripper.

Majandra Delfino - I've Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)

Played: The song Maria sang on stage toward the end of the episode.

Shawn Colvin - Viva Las Vegas

Played: At the end of the episode after Michael and Max were talking.

[ Description ]

The episode begins and we learn that Michael's nerves are shot! He's been going through a lot lately, and after inheriting some money from Laurie and the rest of the Dupree family, Michael asks Max if he'll accompany him on a mini-vacation to Las Vegas. Reluctantly, Max agrees, and we learn later on in the episode that one of the only reasons Max agrees at all is because it will make Michael feel better. Unfortunately for Max and Michael, Isabel and Maria stumble onto their plan, and following this, the rest of the gang comes into play after they find out that Isabel and Maria will be tagging along! Willing to go anyway, Michael and the others skip 6th period of school and head on out to Las Vegas.

When they finally arrive in Las Vegas, Michael uses some of their money to rent one of the casino's most posh suites. It can accommodate the whole gang and has plenty of extras as well. Then, Michael distributes the money and gives everyone $3000. He explains the one rule for their vacation: leave both Max and he alone. Everyone rushes out to start gambling their money while Max and Liz stick around for a little chat. Max is surprised that Liz has tagged along and Liz explains that she could say the same for Max. Max explains that he is only there for Michael, who is "sort of going through something". Michael interrupts them and informs Liz that she is unwanted. She exits to leave Max and Michael alone; it's time for them to have a little fun...Las Vegas style!

Liz, Maria, Isabel and Tess enter the casino. Maria is making a call on her cell phone and she explains that she will be taking a little trip to the hotel's spa. She parts with the rest of the group and unfortunately for Liz and Tess, the bouncer cards them as Isabel walks right on. At a Black Jack table, Kyle shows Isabel how to play the game. Isabel looses her first game and gets so frustrated with the "math" of it that she excuses herself from the table to find the fun she is looking for. Maria approaches Alex and Kyle, who are still playing Black Jack. She explains that she found a flyer from a booking agent who is holding auditions; she needs Alex to help her, however, Alex is not in a very good mood since he has just lost his $3000 at the Black Jack table. Maria promises to give him her money if he'll just "fake the piano" for her.

Michael teaches Max how to roll craps. Michael is on a winning streak and Maria approaches them to explain her gig. Michael doesn't want to see her, but she goes on explaining her upcoming performance while Michael rolls the dice. He quickly gets annoyed with Maria and tells her to beat it. She can't understand Michael's arrogant behaviour, and so, she walks away.

Meanwhile, Isabel plays a slot machine and notices a bride-to-be who has spilt some wine on her dress. Isabel helps the woman out by secretly using her power to get the stain out. The woman is very thankful and asks Isabel her name. She replies Brandy, and the woman introduces herself as Tracy. Tracy's husband, Glen, and his best man, Dave, find Isabel and Tracy shaking hands; Tracy explains that "Brandy" has just saved her butt, however, Dave informs her of a new wedding catastrophe! Her maid of honour has food poisoning. Tracy becomes upset once again, and after a bit of eye contact between Isabel and Dave, Isabel volunteers to help Tracy out and be her Maid of Honour.

Maria sings for the booking agent only to learn that she is really auditioning for a strip club. Maria is extremely embarrassed that she has misread the flyer and the scene shifts back to Michael and Max. Max knows that Michael is using his powers so that he can continue winning and advises him to stop. Max watches for the casino workers as Michael continues to roll and he catches that they know. Finally, someone closes the table and when Michael asks the man why he has done this, he informs him to take his winnings and move down the strip. Max is reluctant to except these terms, however, Michael's hot temper catches up with him, and he refuses to leave. Instead, he begins to walk towards another table and when the casino worker tries to stop him, Michael punches him in the face. Instantaneously, the casino security guards grab Michael and Max.

Liz plays an arcade game and Tess explains the reason why they didn't get in is because they are so tiny. She then suggests using her mind-altering power and Liz informs her that she is having fun in the arcade. Tess comments that she is stuck in the party capitol of the world with Liz Parker and Liz becomes angry with Tess. Liz then tells Tess that she is not so thrilled to be stuck with her, either, and so, Tess leaves in a huff.

Back at the suite, Tracy and Glen thank Isabel for being their Maid of Honour. They exit as Alex and Maria enter to find Isabel and Glen's best man, Dave. Maria and Alex ask what's going on and Isabel explains. Isabel and Dave snap a photo for the photo album as the phone rings. Maria picks it up and on the other end; Michael explains that he and Max are stuck in jail. Maria is still angry with Michael from earlier in the episode, and so, she hangs up on him. Downstairs, Maria approaches Kyle and Alex and informs them that they'll have to cash out since she needs the money to bail Max (and possibly Michael) out of jail. Kyle refuses to cash out and so Maria lies to the table's operator that Kyle is a member of Gamblers Anonymous. Since it is casino policy, the man is forced to end their game and make Kyle cash-in.

Back in the hotel suite, Isabel dances with Dave. It is obvious that they have feelings for each other, and the two even shares a kiss. Dave suggests to Isabel that they go back to his hotel room, even though they are in Isabel's. Isabel declines to "get a little more private" at first, but after a couple more smooches, she decides to follow him home. In the cell, Max expresses his anger over Michael landing them in jail. Michael seems angry with Max as well and Max explains that the only reason he came on the trip was for Michael. Michael starts to have a conversation with himself about how Max and him "used to be tight". Max explains that their quarrel is not really over friendship, but rather Michael's irresponsible, reckless behaviour. In defence, Michael explains that he has been going through a lot lately and even notes that he was shot. Max chimes in and explains that he knows this since he was the one who healed him. Michael disagrees though and informs Max that he wouldn't know the first thing about really healing him.

Maria bails Max and Michael out of jail and the three of them return to the hotel suite. Max immediately calls the airport for information on a flight back to Roswell; however, he learns he'll have to stick around a little longer than expected. Maria pleads with Michael to convince Max to stay, but instead Michael makes Max feel more unwelcome. Max leaves with his backpack and the scene shifts back to the arcade. We see Liz playing a pinball game and Max spots her on his way out. Liz is upset to see Max go, and he explains Vegas have gotten the best of him. Liz spots an advertisement for an Elvis Chapel and points it out to Max. Earlier in the season, a future Max informed Liz that she and Max would be married in that same chapel. Because she has changed their plot of events, they are no longer in love, nor will they be getting married anytime soon. Liz asks Max if he'd ever like to get married in an Elvis Chapel; he laughs and even says" not in this lifetime". Max tells Liz that he has a plane to catch and she almost tells him the truth about rewriting history, however, she cannot bring herself to do it. Outside, Max walks towards a cab while a bride and groom exit it. Max turns to see the extremely happy couple and imagines that he and Liz are the bride and groom.

The gang blows the rest of their money on an expensive night out on the town. Alex takes a picture of the gang while Michael informs Maria that he is hungry. She tells him that his lobster will be there shortly, but he insists on hitting the fast food joint across the street for a cheeseburger. Maria cannot believe Michael, but she gives him some cash anyway, and he goes off on his way. Little does Maria know that Michael has set her up to sing at the restaurant. He announces her fake name over the microphone and Maria takes to the stage without a qualm! Maria sings a lovely song while Isabel enters to find Alex. Isabel explains that she didn't really find what she was looking for and she is feeling lonely. Alex explains that one day she'll find a man and make him very happy. Isabel asks him to dance and Alex replies that he'd love to. Michael watches on as Max finds Liz at their table. He leads Liz to the dance floor and explains that on his way to the airport he had a "weird moment" in which he saw this "vision" of them jumping out of a cab like they had just been married in Vegas. Once again Liz struggles to tell Max the truth, but the song, their dance, (and most importantly) the moment ends before she is ever able to do so.

The gang returns to the hotel suite where they find Valenti sitting on the couch. Valenti explains that yesterday afternoon he figured out Kyle was missing. After this, he came to the conclusion that they were all missing. Valenti suggests that he thought they had been kidnapped, or maybe, even worse. Max and Michael explain they took a little "mini-vacation", however, Valenti cannot excuse their behaviour. The gang disperses and outside, Michael spends the last of their money on coffee for him and Max. Max explains that he is too harsh on Michael sometimes, most likely because he feels responsible for them. An updated version of Viva Las Vegas plays as Michael and Max walk down the Las Vegas strip and Michael discusses that they should watch Brave heart in order to kill the couple extra hours they have left.


	[ Viva Las Vegas ] [ Music Listing ] Dido - Thank You Played: When Isabel danced with Dave (the best man) in the hotel room. ZZTop - Viva Las Vegas Played: During the shots of Las Vegas. Morcheeba - Be Yourself Played: When Michael was handing out the cash and fake ID's in the hotel room. Semi sonic - Chemistry Played: When Maria was begging Michael to let her go to Vegas with him and Max. Majandra Delfino - I've got The World On A String Played: The song Maria sang when she was unknowingly auditioning to be a stripper. Majandra Delfino - I've Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) Played: The song Maria sang on stage toward the end of the episode. Shawn Colvin - Viva Las Vegas Played: At the end of the episode after Michael and Max were talking. [ Description ] The episode begins and we learn that Michael's nerves are shot! He's been going through a lot lately, and after inheriting some money from Laurie and the rest of the Dupree family, Michael asks Max if he'll accompany him on a mini-vacation to Las Vegas. Reluctantly, Max agrees, and we learn later on in the episode that one of the only reasons Max agrees at all is because it will make Michael feel better. Unfortunately for Max and Michael, Isabel and Maria stumble onto their plan, and following this, the rest of the gang comes into play after they find out that Isabel and Maria will be tagging along! Willing to go anyway, Michael and the others skip 6th period of school and head on out to Las Vegas. When they finally arrive in Las Vegas, Michael uses some of their money to rent one of the casino's most posh suites. It can accommodate the whole gang and has plenty of extras as well. Then, Michael distributes the money and gives everyone $3000. He explains the one rule for their vacation: leave both Max and he alone. Everyone rushes out to start gambling their money while Max and Liz stick around for a little chat. Max is surprised that Liz has tagged along and Liz explains that she could say the same for Max. Max explains that he is only there for Michael, who is "sort of going through something". Michael interrupts them and informs Liz that she is unwanted. She exits to leave Max and Michael alone; it's time for them to have a little fun...Las Vegas style! Liz, Maria, Isabel and Tess enter the casino. Maria is making a call on her cell phone and she explains that she will be taking a little trip to the hotel's spa. She parts with the rest of the group and unfortunately for Liz and Tess, the bouncer cards them as Isabel walks right on. At a Black Jack table, Kyle shows Isabel how to play the game. Isabel looses her first game and gets so frustrated with the "math" of it that she excuses herself from the table to find the fun she is looking for. Maria approaches Alex and Kyle, who are still playing Black Jack. She explains that she found a flyer from a booking agent who is holding auditions; she needs Alex to help her, however, Alex is not in a very good mood since he has just lost his $3000 at the Black Jack table. Maria promises to give him her money if he'll just "fake the piano" for her. Michael teaches Max how to roll craps. Michael is on a winning streak and Maria approaches them to explain her gig. Michael doesn't want to see her, but she goes on explaining her upcoming performance while Michael rolls the dice. He quickly gets annoyed with Maria and tells her to beat it. She can't understand Michael's arrogant behaviour, and so, she walks away. Meanwhile, Isabel plays a slot machine and notices a bride-to-be who has spilt some wine on her dress. Isabel helps the woman out by secretly using her power to get the stain out. The woman is very thankful and asks Isabel her name. She replies Brandy, and the woman introduces herself as Tracy. Tracy's husband, Glen, and his best man, Dave, find Isabel and Tracy shaking hands; Tracy explains that "Brandy" has just saved her butt, however, Dave informs her of a new wedding catastrophe! Her maid of honour has food poisoning. Tracy becomes upset once again, and after a bit of eye contact between Isabel and Dave, Isabel volunteers to help Tracy out and be her Maid of Honour. Maria sings for the booking agent only to learn that she is really auditioning for a strip club. Maria is extremely embarrassed that she has misread the flyer and the scene shifts back to Michael and Max. Max knows that Michael is using his powers so that he can continue winning and advises him to stop. Max watches for the casino workers as Michael continues to roll and he catches that they know. Finally, someone closes the table and when Michael asks the man why he has done this, he informs him to take his winnings and move down the strip. Max is reluctant to except these terms, however, Michael's hot temper catches up with him, and he refuses to leave. Instead, he begins to walk towards another table and when the casino worker tries to stop him, Michael punches him in the face. Instantaneously, the casino security guards grab Michael and Max. Liz plays an arcade game and Tess explains the reason why they didn't get in is because they are so tiny. She then suggests using her mind-altering power and Liz informs her that she is having fun in the arcade. Tess comments that she is stuck in the party capitol of the world with Liz Parker and Liz becomes angry with Tess. Liz then tells Tess that she is not so thrilled to be stuck with her, either, and so, Tess leaves in a huff. Back at the suite, Tracy and Glen thank Isabel for being their Maid of Honour. They exit as Alex and Maria enter to find Isabel and Glen's best man, Dave. Maria and Alex ask what's going on and Isabel explains. Isabel and Dave snap a photo for the photo album as the phone rings. Maria picks it up and on the other end; Michael explains that he and Max are stuck in jail. Maria is still angry with Michael from earlier in the episode, and so, she hangs up on him. Downstairs, Maria approaches Kyle and Alex and informs them that they'll have to cash out since she needs the money to bail Max (and possibly Michael) out of jail. Kyle refuses to cash out and so Maria lies to the table's operator that Kyle is a member of Gamblers Anonymous. Since it is casino policy, the man is forced to end their game and make Kyle cash-in. Back in the hotel suite, Isabel dances with Dave. It is obvious that they have feelings for each other, and the two even shares a kiss. Dave suggests to Isabel that they go back to his hotel room, even though they are in Isabel's. Isabel declines to "get a little more private" at first, but after a couple more smooches, she decides to follow him home. In the cell, Max expresses his anger over Michael landing them in jail. Michael seems angry with Max as well and Max explains that the only reason he came on the trip was for Michael. Michael starts to have a conversation with himself about how Max and him "used to be tight". Max explains that their quarrel is not really over friendship, but rather Michael's irresponsible, reckless behaviour. In defence, Michael explains that he has been going through a lot lately and even notes that he was shot. Max chimes in and explains that he knows this since he was the one who healed him. Michael disagrees though and informs Max that he wouldn't know the first thing about really healing him. Maria bails Max and Michael out of jail and the three of them return to the hotel suite. Max immediately calls the airport for information on a flight back to Roswell; however, he learns he'll have to stick around a little longer than expected. Maria pleads with Michael to convince Max to stay, but instead Michael makes Max feel more unwelcome. Max leaves with his backpack and the scene shifts back to the arcade. We see Liz playing a pinball game and Max spots her on his way out. Liz is upset to see Max go, and he explains Vegas have gotten the best of him. Liz spots an advertisement for an Elvis Chapel and points it out to Max. Earlier in the season, a future Max informed Liz that she and Max would be married in that same chapel. Because she has changed their plot of events, they are no longer in love, nor will they be getting married anytime soon. Liz asks Max if he'd ever like to get married in an Elvis Chapel; he laughs and even says" not in this lifetime". Max tells Liz that he has a plane to catch and she almost tells him the truth about rewriting history, however, she cannot bring herself to do it. Outside, Max walks towards a cab while a bride and groom exit it. Max turns to see the extremely happy couple and imagines that he and Liz are the bride and groom. The gang blows the rest of their money on an expensive night out on the town. Alex takes a picture of the gang while Michael informs Maria that he is hungry. She tells him that his lobster will be there shortly, but he insists on hitting the fast food joint across the street for a cheeseburger. Maria cannot believe Michael, but she gives him some cash anyway, and he goes off on his way. Little does Maria know that Michael has set her up to sing at the restaurant. He announces her fake name over the microphone and Maria takes to the stage without a qualm! Maria sings a lovely song while Isabel enters to find Alex. Isabel explains that she didn't really find what she was looking for and she is feeling lonely. Alex explains that one day she'll find a man and make him very happy. Isabel asks him to dance and Alex replies that he'd love to. Michael watches on as Max finds Liz at their table. He leads Liz to the dance floor and explains that on his way to the airport he had a "weird moment" in which he saw this "vision" of them jumping out of a cab like they had just been married in Vegas. Once again Liz struggles to tell Max the truth, but the song, their dance, (and most importantly) the moment ends before she is ever able to do so. The gang returns to the hotel suite where they find Valenti sitting on the couch. Valenti explains that yesterday afternoon he figured out Kyle was missing. After this, he came to the conclusion that they were all missing. Valenti suggests that he thought they had been kidnapped, or maybe, even worse. Max and Michael explain they took a little "mini-vacation", however, Valenti cannot excuse their behaviour. The gang disperses and outside, Michael spends the last of their money on coffee for him and Max. Max explains that he is too harsh on Michael sometimes, most likely because he feels responsible for them. An updated version of Viva Las Vegas plays as Michael and Max walk down the Las Vegas strip and Michael discusses that they should watch Brave heart in order to kill the couple extra hours they have left.