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Thank you.

You're the first person I've seen in days.

Are you nuts?

This is visitor territory out here.

I know.

I was up in Santa Cruz when they attacked.

I've been trying to get back to my father's ranch ever since.

A ranch? Where?

It's right outside Mount Wilson. It's not far from here.

I don't know.

Five miles is the crow flies.

Wilson, that's more like 25 if you stick to the road.

Come on.

Put this on.

It's out of your way.

Forget it.

By the way, I'm Kyle Bates.

Robin.

Robin Maxwell.

Nice to meet you, Robin.

But you said you wanted to fly.

Check it out.

Easy.

Don't try to say anything.

It's time.

Club Creole, Main Street.

Take the pouch to the fire.

His body was found, but not the pouch he was carrying.

Are you sure he was from the World Liberation Front?

We've monitored all transmissions between the resistance in L .A. and the

.F. in New York.

It's clear they intend to move Elizabeth within the next two weeks.

This courier was to report the precise detail.

Unless he was a decoy. Begging your pardon, by the time our patrol reached

courier, there was another rider already there.

Another who?

Positive identification was impossible.

Impossible? Why wasn't he brought in for interrogation? He escaped.

However, from the description, it's possible to believe he was Nathan Bates'

son. How intriguing.

Why wasn't I informed of this earlier?

I thought you had more important matters to deal with. I appreciate your

concern, Lydia, dear. But in the future, let me decide what is important.

And you still want us to go after Elizabeth?

The child is a hybrid.

The only product of our successful mating for you.

Her genes contain information that could help us end the war in a matter of

weeks. And make you the conquering hero.

How perceptive.

Water transport.

I think it's time that I spoke with Nathan Bates. What about Donovan, son?

Sean, how would you like to see your father?

Leave my father alone.

Have him prepared and brought to the embassy.

The drug seems to be wearing off.

Give him another injection of Procol.

I may have some work for him.

Wonderful. I really thought they had us again.

Aren't you staying?

W .L .F.

Does that mean anything?

No. It's got to be pretty important to be worth dying for.

You better check it out.

Why don't you stay here in case things get tight, okay?

Look, I know you're worried about your daughter.

But given what we ran into this morning, it's certain she's not your father's

ranch. She's just such a little girl.

And we're going to find her.

I promise.

Be careful.

You know me.

I don't believe it. The eggs cost more than the simple egg.

Boss, there's a strangler at the door.

You mean a stranger, right?

That is right, a stranger.

He says he's looking to burn someone.

Hey.

The guy who gave me this didn't make it.

He said get it to the fireman. Now, it's got this address on it, but it doesn't

look too much like a firehouse.

Look who invited you anyway.

Hey, don't come on strong.

Guess I just got the wrong spot.

Yeah.

Party's just getting started.

Let's take a seat.

What's your name?

Kyle Bates.

Bates. I used to work for a man named Nathan. Maybe.

What's it to you?

He sold us out to the lizards, and I don't like him.

Yeah, well, at least we agree on one thing.

What's it to you?

It's got the War of Liberation front seal on it. What'd you do with the

I ate it.

Look, how do I know you're the guy I'm supposed to give it to? I'll stand on

your neck if you don't. You don't want that.

Yeah.

I guess I'm not ready to die for the cause.

Looks like the code.

Lock up the place and keep him here till I get back.

Humans have such primordial taste in art, Mr. Bates.

Really, you didn't come here to lecture me on aesthetics, Diana?

Or is there some refinement to your personality that I'm missing?

Actually, I came on two accounts.

First, to thank you for giving us back our embassy.

Well, in the interest of peace, it's always good to keep the panel of

communication open.

What was the second reason?

Come to my attention that your son is perhaps aiding the resistance.

I told you before that I cannot be held responsible for my son's actions.

That's the mind of his own.

Then in the interest of peace, I suggest you make certain that he doesn't become

a frical.

Well, I've never heard of a frical.

But I bet my bottom dollar you're about to explain it to me.

On our planet, Mr. Bates...

I recall it's a creature so mesmerized by fire that it eventually consumes him.

Meaning? Meaning that our agreement was for an open city.

The Resistance threatens that agreement.

If your son were to join the Resistance, I couldn't possibly guarantee his

safety.

I see.

After I finish redecorating the embassy, I'll throw a small party for some of

our friends.

One last thing.

Since you're so concerned with peace...

Don't

bug my office.

I might misinterpret your intentions.

I'm here, Mike. I'm walking at any second.

I know.

I don't have any choice.

We've got to get this thing decoded right away.

Here it is.

What?

Rendezvous.

China Flats. 1 ,300 hours.

Friday. Friday? That means really at 48 hours.

China Flats? That's 35 miles north of here.

I'm not so sure sending Elizabeth to New York is a very good idea.

With Robin missing, we're the only people that she really knows.

Red Dust is still active in New York. She won't have to worry about Diana

What's that?

Thanks.

Oh, uh, Julie, could you come in here a minute, please? Yes. Nathan, I'll be

right there.

Mind if I ask you a question Aren't you one of them

I Thought the visitors only ate live

meat the right is correct, but I'm a veterinarian

We

will open so I

must change Leave your plate. I'll bust it later.

Going somewhere, buddy?

That girl.

Girl?

What girl? I didn't see any girl.

I don't see anybody here but you and me.

I just talked to Donovan.

He said you can go.

On one condition, you keep your mouth shut about this place and us.

Do you understand?

I wouldn't even recommend the food.

That seems rather human of you, don't you think, Diane?

You haven't been fighting this war as long as I have.

I want the humans to know who's in charge when they come here.

Whatever you like.

How's the special interrogation room coming?

The holographic synthesizers will be installed before nightfall.

Although I still don't see the rut.

You will.

You have your orders.

We will be back before dark.

Good boy, we'll see to that.

Good hunting, Captain.

Shawn Dad

you're

awake

What hit me?

You don't remember, do you?

These blackouts.

Ever since the war ended, you haven't been the same.

Ended?

The war's over.

Have the visitors left?

Yes, almost a year now.

Thank God you persuaded me to let Elizabeth go to New York and work with

Liberation Front.

Yeah. If she hadn't helped them, they would have never been able to perfect

neutron oscillator.

The what?

Weapon we used to beat them.

Mike, it's happening again. Call Dr.

Harmon and tell him your father's awake, but he's having another relapse. Wait a

minute, wait a minute. No, no, no, don't move. Just make things worse.

Don't worry, you'll get your memory back.

You have to go to Ham Tyler's wedding tomorrow.

Wedding?

Tyler? Who'd marry him?

Mike, you're his best man.

You're kidding.

I must check my appointment calendar.

I couldn't reach the doctor, so I left a message.

Okay, fine. Now, why don't you stay here and keep your father company while I go

run some errands, okay? You two can talk baseball.

I'll stop back later with something to eat.

I make a most convincing Julie, don't I? Very impressive.

I must confess a certain skepticism in all this machinery.

State of the art.

Holographic generators plus 200 cc's of contramine.

Donovan's convinced he's in his own bedroom.

Unless, of course, he tries to go outside.

The drug will prevent him from getting out of bed for at least 24 hours.

At that time, he will have told us every detail of the Starchild's rendezvous.

He'd better. A second dose of contramine would kill him.

Dear Lydia, always so negative.

If you need to enter the room, slip one of these around your neck.

The holographic generator has been programmed to appear to be someone he

Personally, I prefer old -fashioned torture.

At least you had some fun.

Fun is all in the knowing how.

Meanwhile, why don't you send someone for Donovan's appointment calendar?

In case he asks for it again.

Okay, I've got your fake birth certificate and your driver's license.

This is very important. Until you get to New York, you'll be traveling under the

name Elizabeth Dunn.

Okay.

Have I done something wrong?

Oh, sweetheart, no.

We just want you to go where it's safe.

New York?

I don't know anyone there.

You will.

Now, I promise you, if...

When we find your mother, she'll join you.

And you?

I can't go with you. I have to stay here and fight.

Confusing world.

Fight for peace? Isn't that a contradiction?

Yeah, it sure is.

There's a lot of contradictions in this world.

And it's really difficult for you.

Someday, am I going to have to fight for peace?

I hope not.

Julie? Yeah.

Excuse, but they have need for you upstairs.

Okay. Okay, listen. If you'd like, I'll go with you to the plane tomorrow, okay?

Yes.

I'd like it.

I'm

afraid.

Everything is so strange.

New.

It is a very strange world.

It's not just this place. It's me.

Like yesterday.

There was this boy.

And we touched only for a moment. But I can't forget how it made me feel.

All frightened and excited at the same time.

Yes, I too have had those feelings for a human.

You must be careful.

Why?

Human love can sometimes be very painful.

Putting a new transmission or engine wouldn't fix it.

Kyle, have you heard from Donovan?

Not since yesterday. Why? Julie says nobody's seen him since last night.

He was supposed to get us a couple extra cars for tomorrow. Maybe it took longer

than he thought.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Listen, how many changes are we going to need?

At least two. One at Griffith Park and one in the Hollywood Hills.

Okay, that means we'll have to get past the checkpoint that Bates set up in

Cuenca Pass.

Police are stopping everybody. They're looking for resistance people.

Get in and turn it over.

What's this weed?

I'm going with you.

Won't that blow your cover?

Look, I don't have any choice. Elizabeth, trust me. I'm not going to

down. You're going to have to risk jeopardizing the resistance.

Whatever it takes.

You were the one who always said to the cod in front of the individual.

What are you doing back here?

About it over?

You guys look like you could use some help.

Dude, I told you, man, we don't want any, all right?

Check the distributor.

Actually, there was this girl that I saw here yesterday that I... Look, man, I

told you, we don't want any.

Suit yourself.

Go.

Wait a minute.

You think you can find a couple more like that and leave me up at the mall

cut off at noon tomorrow?

Maybe.

Why? Thought I'd show you how to ride, smart guy.

You're on, old man.

Just be there.

What, a crazed man?

He was asking about Elizabeth.

He asked about some girl.

By the time he finds out Elizabeth should be on her way to New York, he

we need him. What for?

Rule that I buy, never go anywhere without plan B.

Where are you going?

Check on Donovan.

Don't let Julie talk you into anything until I get back.

Well, I'm glad you're awake. I thought we could share a bite.

Ah, thanks.

I'm afraid I'm not very hungry.

Well, how are you going to get better if you don't eat?

I don't know.

You know, I was just thinking how peaceful it is.

It's hard to get used to the war being over. It seems so sudden to me.

It's funny. That's exactly what you said the last time this happened.

I'm sorry.

I must have been pretty rough on you.

Well, Sean's been a big help.

I'm glad.

You know, about that last thing I remember...

With Sean.

Just before these visitors grabbed me.

You mean you don't remember getting Elizabeth to New York?

Well, I... I remember planning a rendezvous.

The time, the place.

I'll never forget that Saturday.

Whoa.

What's this?

You're married?

You're not going to get out of it that easily. We're married.

We? Yes. When?

Right after the war.

Well, that's terrific.

And I don't remember a thing.

You're going to have to fill me in on the details.

First, let's have a piece of pastry.

Sean went out especially.

Maybe later.

All I know is what happened when I got to Dunham's.

Do you have any idea where they could have taken him?

The visit I found there wasn't much on small talk.

Why don't you go find Dunham and I'll take the kid to the chopper.

No, I promised her.

She's been let down by too many people already.

You better get a move on if you're going to make that run.

The van's in the alley and gas. Let's go.

I'll never forget you both.

Neither will we.

Good purchase.

Goodbye, Willie.

Morning, Dad.

Julie said you were having breakfast.

Thought I'd bring you the paper.

Oh, thanks, kiddo.

I'll tell you, though, the way my head feels this morning, I'm not up to much

reading.

I was hoping we'd get a chance to talk anyway.

There's an article on the front page about Elizabeth.

Makes it sound like she won the war single -handedly.

Well, it sounds like you don't believe it.

Maybe I just know the truth.

Really?

What is the truth?

That if it hadn't been for you getting her to the rendezvous that day, she

have never done a thing.

Well, it was war, son.

Everybody had to do a part.

Yeah, I just wanted to let you know that I know you were the real hero, Dad.

Thanks, kiddo. Just hearing that from you makes me feel good.

One thing I never figured out, though.

How did the Liberation Front let you know where they'd pick her up without

ever finding out?

We decoded a secret message sent by Courier, and the rest was easy.

Yeah?

What'd it say?

That's funny.

I can't remember what happened yesterday, but I can remember that

Rendezvous chopper, China Flats.

1 ,300 hours Friday.

Hey, I wouldn't worry.

It'll all come back soon, you know.

Look, I've got to go run an errand for Julie. I'll see you later. Okay. Hey,

looks like a pretty nice day out.

Maybe a little later we can get together and play some catch.

Yeah, sure.

As soon as I get back.

There you go.

Fine frontiers, huh?

You want to step out? Let me choose in the back.

Check the pass again, pal. That's top priority.

I've got orders to deliver to Bates himself.

Look, you've got orders and I've got orders.

Let's not make life tougher than it already is.

I've got to choose in the back. Come on out.

I still don't understand why I can't come with you.

I told you before.

I'm not sure what I've gotten myself into.

Then why go?

I said I would.

Look, Robin.

I know it's tough losing your little girl. But we're going to find her. It's

just a matter of time.

It's just that right now I've got some things that I've got to do.

Why don't you go inside?

So you have company.

Well, you might at least introduce me to your lady friend.

Well, that's all right.

Same way when I was your age.

Nice tie.

Kind of matches Diana's eyes. I see you're having to change your opinion of

deal I struck.

Just call him like I see him.

I did it for you, you know.

No, no, no.

You did what you did for a lot of reasons.

The same reasons you've always done things your way. Business,

and bucks.

Three Bs.

Kyle begins with a K.

Remember, Dad?

So don't pin this one on me.

I suppose you think you'd be living here lizard -free if it wasn't for the deal

I struck for the open city.

Lizard free. What an interesting idea.

Too bad it doesn't really apply.

Of course it does.

For 50 square miles within the confines of Los Angeles.

In case you hadn't noticed, Dad, L .A. is crawling with visitors.

They come and they go as they please. That's the bargain.

But they leave us in peace.

For now.

While they chow down on the rest of the planet.

Kyle, let me tell you something.

We both know there's a free world out there fighting for its life.

And God knows where we'd all be if it wasn't for the red dust keeping him at

bay.

I'm just trying to bide a little time till I can find a way to win this war.

But I can't do that if the peace is constantly jeopardized by groups of

dissidents.

Like the resistance.

Great.

You bide time your way, I'll bide time mine.

Then you're with the resistance?

I didn't say that.

Where are you going?

To the bikes.

All headquarters.

I want to house the house on the entire area.

Are you

sure he said 1 ,300 hours?

Today at China Flats.

That leaves us less than two hours.

Get me the coordinates for China Flats and have an assault team standing by.

Yes, Commander.

I want to supervise the capture of the Starchild myself.

You've done very well.

I've been looking for a bright young man who appreciates the possibilities of a

peaceful coexistence.

How would you like a commission in the young guard?

Would I get to wear a real uniform?

Certainly. See to it right away.

So you believe him.

As long as he's on the regular dosage of Procore, the boy's mind is ours.

And you're certain a single assault team will be enough?

To retrieve a little girl from a handful of malcontents, I'm sure that one will

be more than enough.

Well, then perhaps I could dispose of Donovan permanently.

Just don't botch the job.

little girl. I mean, she isn't a little girl anymore. She's Sean.

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's a two -faced woman.

Nice to see you keep your appointments.

You're late.

Yeah, well, we missed our bus.

We're gonna need two more of these.

You must be Kyle.

I'm Juliet Parrish.

This is Elizabeth Dunn.

Yeah, we met.

Listen, I know who you are and the chance you're taking, and I thank you.

Yeah, thank you.

Forget it.

My father and I don't agree on much anymore.

This is an interesting way to decorate your bike.

Lizard repellent.

Never leave home without it. It's the quickest way to China Flats.

There's a shortcut through the glen.

That is if you can keep up.

I'll keep up.

Hey pal, is this Thursday or Friday?

Friday. Why? Because I'm late.

Hey, you ride a pretty mean bike.

Mean?

Uh, tough.

You know, good.

I'm sorry you've got to go.

Will I see you again?

Too many promises.

Maybe.

Someday.

Someday soon.

Time to go, Elizabeth.

You're out.

I hope so.

Mind this door, hotshot.

We'll be right back.

It's been canceled.

Mr. Tyler, we meet again.

The child.

You were supposed to bring Elizabeth.

She's grown.

You're more beautiful than I expected.

But then your father was quite handsome before he was killed.

Isn't that right, Mr. Tyler?

I wouldn't know. My tastes don't run to reptiles.

Save your humor for the mothership, Mr. Tyler.

A shuttlecraft is on its way.

And who have we here?

Staff car approaching, Diana. By the speed, it would appear to be urgent.

He's slowing down.

He's coming straight at her.

We were beginning to worry about you. Did you get rid of that limo? Mm -hmm. I

parked it about a block from the embassy with the engine running.

What? What you gave it back to him?

Yes. With a tire splash and enough sand in the crankcase to make it the biggest

metal bookend in Montana.

All right.

You know, we were really lucky today.

No, I was very lucky.

And I'd like to thank you.

All of you for trying to get me safely to New York.

But I've thought about it.

I don't want to leave you all.

You're my friend.

And safety without you, it wouldn't mean anything.

Are you sure?

I'm positive.

I guess it's settled.

Except for one thing. Hey, Kyle.

Like I said earlier, we could use some help.

Yeah, well, I've never been much of a joiner.

I'll be around.