Sunday evening, Roswell UFO Center

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Isabel had hoped to approach Brody on her own. It would have been simpler, more discreet, and probably less stressful. But that plan got outvoted by Maria and Liz, Kyle and all the parents. It was the only reason a wary Brody was watching as Maria paced about the UFO Center and Liz eyed the recreated alien autopsy with distaste.

"I've been put under hypnosis before. It's never helped me remember anything about my experiences," Brody told them, looking as if he was ready to bolt.

Isabel sighed, "This would be different. I have a gift. Um... I'm a little psychic."

"Come on," he said, his skepticism evident.

"You believe in aliens," Liz said dryly. "But you don't believe in psychic phenomena?"

"I was abducted by aliens. I know they exist."

"I know my gift exists," Isabel insisted.

Maria walked over and rested her hand on his shoulder? "Aren't you at least curious?"

Brody leaned into her touch, enough to make Isabel wonder just how close he and Maria had become. "Okay. So what do we do?"

Grateful to finally be doing something, Isabel carefully approached Brody. "Okay. Relax. Close your eyes and clear your mind. Give me your hand. This won't hurt."

"I just want to warn you," Brody began, holding out his hand. "The last time I was put through this, I was a very difficult subject. I just don't want you to be too disappointed when—"

Isabel had no sooner taken Brody's hand between hers when they were both tossed away from each other to opposite sides of the room. Maria went to Brody as Liz ran to Isabel. "Isabel!"

Isabel moaned as she sat up.

"You shouldn't have done that." It was Brody's voice. But not.

"Brody?" Isabel asked, slowly realizing that it might have actually worked.

"Larek. This body has not been prepared for communication. Its heart has stopped."

"Oh, God," she said. "Unh."

"It may restart once I've released him. What is it you want? How did you make contact?" Brody/Larek tipped his head and stared at Isabel. "Vilandra?"

Realizing that she was going to have to speak fast if they were going to keep Brody alive, Isabel nodded. "It's me. I came back six months ago. Six days after we left. I waited till now to contact you. I didn't want to mess up the timeline."

"But you only disappeared several days ago. Zan is frantic," Larek replied.

"I know. I know it's crazy. But I'm here and I'm okay. You have to let them know. You have to bring me back."

"I cannot do that," he said. "I must discuss this with Zan."

"Larek! Please!" But even as she pleaded, Brody collapsed on the floor. "Wait, wait, wait."

Ever practical, Liz started CPR on Brody, pulling back when he suddenly sat up with a gasp. "What happened?"

"You fainted," Maria said, her face white.

"I'm so sorry," Isabel said. "I had no idea. I'm so sorry.

Brody shook his head, "I told you I'm difficult. It's okay really."

Several minutes later, reassured that Brody was okay, a very subdued Isabel, Liz and Maria, headed across the street to the Crashdown to tell the others what had happened.

[nfi, nfb, ooc comments okay]

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