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[Quarantine Marathon] "Independance Day" Part 5

Max: Not really. I've just never seen him so upset. I have this weird feeling that… he's just gonna leave without even saying goodbye. Liz: You know, maybe, because if he did… he wouldn't be able to go through with it.

— That's a nice theory, really. But Michael can surprise us…

— That quiet moment when Liz puts her hand on Max's shoulder… That silence support… That silence support… Sometimes, that's all someone needs… 😢❤️‍🩹

— In spite of what Michael says, neither Isabel nor Max consider their earth home all that homely. They consider the trio to be their true 'home'. It's just tragic that Michael doesn't realize that.

Michael: Say goodbye, Max. Max: I can't. Michael: We'll keep in touch, all right? Max: It's not good enough. Michael: Well, it's gonna have to be, all right? So say goodbye. Max: I can't.

— In a roundabout way, Liz was right. Michael can't say goodbye, so he wants Max to say it, to spare himself the pain.

Max: You keep telling me how lucky I am to have a great home, great parents. But in one way, it's harder for me, because when I screw up, I have no excuses. But you, you can do and say anything you want because you have Hank, and you can blame it on that.

— Max predicted not only how other characters see them, but also how the audience sees them. Perfect.

— Michael went away on a whim, because he didn't want to look weak, but Max's words and the package cut through him like a knife.

Isabel: I didn't know you could cook. Michael: Yeah, well, uh, there's a lot you don't know about me. Isabel: Yeah. You're full of surprises.

— Finally, Isabel had the right attitude! 👏

— As formal as he is, the judge's words are incredibly heartwarming, as is the fact that Isabel and Max are there to support their alien alien brother❣️

— Nasedo is 'protecting' Michael from Hank, but what would Michael say if he knew that it was Nasedo who killed Hank? Would he still be so eager to meet him? 🤔

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[Quarantine Marathon] "Independance Day" Part 4

— Maria taking her 'grief relief' after she sees Michael in the rain is both hilarious and heartwarming. Poor girl is trying so hard to pretend she doesn't care about him anymore… 😂

— You can't help but tear up a little when you see Maria realizing that Michael he's crying. I do, at least… And then, she respects him by not pushing him to tell her what’s wrong. Maria earned a lot of respect from Michael from that action.

Amy: My baby girl's having sex. Maria: I am not having sex. Amy: Then what exactly did you do? Maria: Nothing. We just slept. Amy: Yeah. I know that one. I've used that one.

— Amy seeing all of her bad choices flash before her eyes, but Maria is much too wise. If only her mother knew…

Liz: You know, what you said really made sense, and I've been sticking to it. And you would be so proud of me. I mean, just last night even, I said it really clearly. No. Of course, Max wasn't there… but when he is there, I'll be ready for him.

— This is awfully funny! It'll be even more hilarious later on but, for now, it's pretty funny! 🤣

Isabel: It's Hank. He's, um… he's been hurting him, and Max and I are trying to help. Maria: Oh my God, Isabel. Isabel: Michael made us promise not to say anything.

— Some promises need to be broken. These insidious secrets can't stand. 😟

Liz: What?! He spent the night?! Maria, what happened to 'no'?

— Her 'no' is just like your 'no'… Actually, your 'no' is a lot worse, but more on that later. 😏 #SexualHealing

Max: So, what did Valenti say? Michael: Well, he said he was gonna find me a new foster situation. Not a home. Situation. Max: I'm sure he meant… Michael: No matter what home I get, it's a substitute for the real one.

— For Michael, four walls and a roof do not a home make. Unfortunately, when you don't have a home, you don't know the meaning of the term, which makes it very difficult to know what you're looking for.

Isabel: I think it's time you either put up or shut up. Michael: Very poetic, Isabel. Isabel: You act like a 5-year-old. When are you going to grow up and stop blaming everybody else?

— As much as I agree with her, that's the last thing you should say to someone like Michael if you want him see reason or cooperate.

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[Quarantine Marathon] "Independance Day" Part 3

— Super awkward scene as Maria finds out that her mother wants to have her romantic life back. Kids always find it difficult to accept these things…

Michael: What's the big deal? Why can't she just lend me money? It's a game. Phillip: Well, the deal is, in this house, we play by the rules. Michael: Well, I don't want to play anymore.

— Michael rage quits Monopoly. That game has a strange power over people… In Michael's case, it seems to amplify all his insecurities.

Max: You can't push him like that. Isabel: He was acting like a child. Max: Maybe. And maybe you need to stop treating him like one.

— Pot calling the kettle black? Max bails Michael out from his screw-ups all the time. Talk about infantilizing him! 🙄

Isabel: I'm really scared for him, Max.

— They're both scared for him and scared of what he might do. I understand their concern, but Michael needs to own up to his actions.

— Michael's relationship with Hank and Maria's relationship with Amy highlight each other. The fact that Michael can't talk to Hank about anything highlights Maria's deep connection with her mother and her worry that she's making a mistake with Valenti and may get her heart broken all over again.

Maria: No, but he's that type, you know? That guy, that tough guy who, like, can't open up, or admit he has emotions or, you know, admit that he needs you, you know? Those are the most dangerous of them all, I promise. Amy: Don't worry, honey. Michael will come around. Maria: Mich… what?! Michael, I was not… I didn't say one thing about Michael. Amy: Sure you didn't...!

— A mother always knows, Maria! 🤣 🤣

— I know Michael has trouble controlling his powers but my question is: what was he trying to do? Was he trying to remove the shotgun from his hands, or was he trying to melt the shotgun so he couldn’t fire it?

Max: We'll figure something out. Michael: Max, I don't belong there, I don't belong here, I don't belong anywhere. Isabel: Michael, we understand why… Michael: No, you don't. Isabel, you don't understand. Isabel: So you got a raw deal, no one's saying that you didn't. But, God, Michael, you finally have a chance to change it.

— Change is not nearly as easy when people are so insecure about their life and are trying to prove they can handle their own burdens. Michael is not looking for the condescending help that Isabel and Max are willing to provide. That's a source of shame to him. Even though they love each, Michael needs to prove to himself that he can stand on his own two feet.

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[Quarantine Marathon] "Independance Day" Part 2

Liz: Maria, I try to stay away, but I… I can't help myself. He obviously feels the same way.

— Yes, he obviously does. 😍 #Dreamer

Maria: Ok. Do you remember that commercial? When the girl takes the pan and bashes up the kitchen? Ok. This is your brain on Max.

— Boys are not drugs, Maria. 🤣 You're just angry that Michael doesn't look at you the way Max looks at Liz. It's OK, everybody wants a Max in their lives, but not everybody will get it.

Sheriff: I'll tell you what, Amy. If you make it, I'll eat it.

— Wow, how did this get past the censors at the WB? This is the greatest double entendre in season 1! 🤣

Max: Calm down, Isabel. I promised him I wouldn't tell anyone. Isabel: Then why did you tell me?

— This was a fun exchange. We all feel like Isabel here. We can't help being angry at this news. Who doesn't want to punch Hank in the nose for hurting Michael?

— Michael is more upset that Max broke the 'bros code' than about what Hank did to him. 🤔

Max: How are we gonna explain this to mom and dad? Isabel: I'll think of something. Max: Are you sure this is a good idea? Isabel: Yeah. In fact, I think it would be good for Michael to be part of the family.

— That was always the goal, wasn't it? It was an unfortunate accident that Michael got adopted by Hank.

— The dinner scene is perfect in showing the discomfort Michael feels with other people, even with his closest friends’ parents. Isabel's coddling is work against her, because that make him feel even worse about his situation. He may come off as a ‘caveman’ without manners, but he’s just embarrassed.

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"Independance Day" Part 1

Liz: When Max kissed me, it was like, I don't know. Ok, it was like I saw things, all right? I… I could like, feel the universe…

— Agonizingly exquisite kisses will do that to you. This is why Roswell is the most beautiful love story ever told.

— Grief relief sounds really gross. I know Maria suffers from anxiety, but Liz isn't anxious right now. She's on a whole other level of consciousness! 💞

— Max and Liz are always interrupted by someone. It wouldn't be Roswell if this wasn't the case. 😏 Damn you, Isabel! 😠

— Michael gave so many clues that he was not all right did they ceased to be clues. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that he doesn't want to be seen by anybody at this moment.

— Max's eyes and his demeanor once he sees Michael's black eye tell the whole story. Max never wanted to see his best friend hurt like that. #BigBrotherInstinct

Michael: I don't want anyone else to know about this. Max: Michael, you can't just… Michael: Maxwell, it's between you and me.

— Yeah, but that never works on this show! 😏