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 Max looked at Michael, then they each grabbed one of them, pulling them into the back room. Max lays his hand on the door and seals the lock, no one could come in and no one could go out.
“What are you talking about? What ship?”
“There is a ship; it's stored away in case of an emergency.”
“Shut up, Skylar! You damn protectors can't keep your mouths shut.” She starts to glare at Michael, “Let me go if you know what's good for you. You thought that little kick was something, then you haven't seen anything yet.” She jerks her arm away, turning, she looks at Max. “He's a fool, there is no ship. Now, let us go.”
“I don't think so. What files are you looking for? Where are they?” Max plays innocent, who is this woman, why doesn't she respond like the other one? “I asked you a question, I expect an answer.”
“Your Highness, you have no idea who I am, but you will, you all will. He's been here too long. He keeps thinking that there is a ship waiting to take us home, we lost that chance when the Granolith left.”
Max turns his attentions back to Skylar. “Is this true? Tell me about the ship.”
“It is hidden away, we have no key for the lock, it can only be opened by the royal four.” He looks from Max to Michael.
Suddenly the secret door comes open, Brody walks out. “Max, I was looking at...who are they?”
Amanda looks at Max. “You've found the room? We must have access to those files.” She starts to run for the stairs, Max throws a green energy field at her, sending her to the floor. Almost immediately she stands back up. “Don't waste your energy…that will never keep me down.” She heads for the steps again. Brody stands next to Michael, watching her.
“It's locked, she'll never get in.”
Amanda puts her hand on the lock, nothing happens. She tries again, still nothing. Looking down at Max, she sees the smile on his face. “You changed it, we can't get in? I should have known.” She walks to the railing, putting one leg over it, she jumps the twenty feet to the floor. Walking over to Max, she looks into his eyes. “You have what we want, we know where the ship is…when you want to talk, we'll be back.”
“What ship Max? Do you mean the chair?” Brody realizes that maybe he just said the wrong thing.
“I don't want a stupid chair, what good will that do?” Amanda had no idea what he was talking about. Brody looked at Max, relieved that he didn't give anything away. “Can we go now?”
“I'm not done.” Looking at Skylar, he would get as many answers as he could “Tell me what's in the files.”
“They contain the names of Kivar's people. They are encoded among the files, that way we can find them and destroy them.”
“But they're files of the FBI and police. Why would there be Kivar's people encoded in them?”
“Because, they are among the worst of their men. I believe you knew an Agent Pierce…he was one of the worst.”
Michael and Max exchange looks. “Pierce was one of Kivar's men? How? Why?”
“Pierce was human, captured by Kivar's people. They did to him what Pierce did to you. Only he was not rescued like you were, he was put through unmentionable torture, turning him into what he became. He would capture and torture you, then kill you for Kivar if necessary. The torture made Pierce quite crazy.”
“Crazy like a fox. We thought he was only getting his jollies for himself…we had no idea that Kivar was getting his at the same time.” Michael began to feel better about killing Pierce.
“But some of the files contain the names of our friends, people that have helped us. We trust them with our lives.”
“We know this, they are there so that others like us will know who to trust. If you scan the files with this,” Skylar hands Max a small back box, it's about the size of a matchbox; when Max pushes a button on the side a light appears. “When you hold this over the file, it will show a color. Green means they are trustworthy, red means they are not to be trusted, kill them if necessary. Or, some have been given an implant, one that will render them obsessed with aliens and UFO's to the point of having to be locked up, there by making them unreliable witnesses. Their files will be blue.” Max looks at the little box again, and then puts it in his pocket. Amanda glares at him.
“Now, the ship.”
“What was wrong with your wife this morning…she looked ill.” Amanda wanted him off the subject of the ship.
“I'm asking the questions…now the ship.”
“The ceiling of the hidden room, it's false. If you have the key, you can open it. It will only hold two people. But it can take us home again.”
“The key, what is it? Does the ship require the stone, we called it a diamond.”
“No, it takes the amulet. Amanda said the queen has it. It is most important, it will open many things. How did you get it, your mother was the only one that knew where it was.”
“That's none of your concern. It's safe and will stay where it belongs.” Max looks at Michael to see if he had any questions. Amanda was still glaring at them, she hated not having the upper hand and now she knew there were things going on that she needed to know. “You can go now. But before you do anything, you'll come to me or to Michael. No one is to harmed unless I know who and why.”
As Max unlocks the door, Amanda turns to him. “We will see that room, no matter what you say.”
“I never said you wouldn't, I'm just going to be the one that decides when.” He holds the door open for her. “Have a nice day and I hope you had a good time on your tour of the UFO Center.”
 Nancy Parker looked at her daughter, what would their baby be? It's hard enough having a baby, but the pressure of not knowing if it would be human or alien would be unbearable. “Are you sure that Max will be able to take care of you? I'd feel better knowing a real doctor was keeping track of everything.”
“Mom, Max will do just fine…I trust him. I can never go to a doctor, how would I explain anything unusual that might happen?” She nibbled at the toast, not sure if it would stay down. “I just wish he had a magic pill for this awful feeling.”
“I know what that's like; you gave me quite a time. But I didn't think it could happen so fast…if Miranda was right, that means it happened, what two days ago? It usually takes the body a month or so…does that mean that…?”
Liz looked at her mother wide eyed, if she was advancing that fast, was the baby on an Antar schedule? She started to feel sick to her stomach again, getting up she headed to the bathroom.
“Do you think I could have some more tea…it helped.”
Then Nancy remembered the herbs that Miranda gave her. “I have something that Miranda left here for you, she said you'd need it soon. It's the same herbs she gave me…well almost the same.” She heads for the kitchen to make the tea.
Max came in the back door, seeing Nancy making more tea told him that Liz wasn't much better. “How is she doing…did she eat anything?”
“Oh, hi Max. She did but it doesn't seem like it wants to stay down. Miranda left these herbs, she knew this would happen and she knew that Liz would need them. How are you doing, this must be a big shock for you too.”
“I'm fine, I just worry about Liz. Have you told her dad yet? I wonder how he'll take it. Did Liz tell you what the baby was?”
“I thought maybe you two would like to surprise him, I think he'll be thrilled. But be prepared, he'll spoil the baby rotten. Do you know what it is? How?” She couldn't believe her ears, they knew already, it wasn't possible. Then she smiled, this was a whole new world, things would never be the same again. “Will you tell me?”
Max watches as she poured the water over the crushed herbs in the cup. “Can I take it to her? There have been some things come up I need to discuss with her. Important things.”
She hands him the cup. “Please don't put a lot of pressure on her; this will be a very difficult time for her.”
Max reaches for the cup. “Don't worry, the last thing I would do is cause her harm, I love her more than you will ever know. She has gone through so much to protect Isabel, Michael and me She has sacrificed so much; I will protect her with my life. But these are things that she must know about so she can protect herself if I'm not here.” Leaning over, he kisses Nancy's cheek. “It's a girl.” He smiles as he turns and heads for the stairs.
Max watched as Liz ate plate of Saturn Rings smothered with Tabasco sauce. Whatever those herbs were, they did the trick…he had never seen her eat like that before. “Do you think you'll be able to sleep after eating all that?” He just laughed and shook his head.
“I am ready to go to bed, this has been such a strange day.” She swung her feet up on the bed. Max reached over and got the plate and set it on the dresser. “So, who is this mysterious red haired girl?”
“I don't know, but I don't think I want to fight her…” He stretches out on the bed next to Liz. She slides over close to him, picking up his hand she places it on her stomach.
“How is she doing? What did your parents say?” She leans over and starts nibbling on his neck.
“How can I answer your questions when you distract me this way?” He looks down at her smiling. Suddenly he feels the baby move, looking at Liz with amazement in his eyes. He never felt like this with Tess, he loved his son, but this was totally new. “Did you feel that?”
Snuggling down, falling asleep she started to mumble. “Um…yea, she must be happy. I love you Max.” Then she was asleep. After kissing the top of her head Max closes his eyes to sleep. “I love you too, Liz.
Rolling over, Max noticed the sun shining through the window. Looking at the clock he saw it was after eight. He would have to hustle to get to work on time. Looking over at Liz, he couldn't believe what he saw. “Liz wake up.” He gently shook her. “Liz wake up, I think we might be in trouble.”
Liz struggled to open her eyes. “What, what happened?” Looking down she knew. Overnight the baby had grown; she was now at least five months along. “Oh my god, what's happening?”
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