He carried Anna Lisa in one arm. Regardless of her uncontrolled powers, she still managed to bring a smile to his face. She was fascinated by the sky. He figured it was something that they all had been born with -- himself, Michael and Isabel included. But, like any other baby, she also loved watching the takeoff and landing of planes.

Max brought Anna close to a window. He was careful that she didn’t do anything that was noticeable, and made sure too many people weren’t around him. Anna gently touched the glass and looked up at the vast sky. Her mother’s eyes widened, and were completely enchanted by all she saw. Max’s heart broke just looking at her. He still couldn’t believe that this beautiful creature was his own flesh and blood.

It seemed so unfair that Liz didn’t even get to experience Anna Lisa.

Gently prying Anna Lisa away from the window, Max walked to check the overhead computer screen for information about Isabel’s arrival. He was anxious to see her. He hadn’t seen her in years. Would she be accepting, angry, sad? She had sounded so distant on the phone after he had told her the things that had happened. Was she still mad about Liz?

Anna Lisa started fussing in Max’s arms.

“Do you want me to put you down, Annie?”

Anna Lisa just made her typical noises, and he reluctantly set her down.

“Don’t run away, now, Anna Lisa. I can’t lose you.”

Max looked up to the gate. People had started entering the airport. He searched for Isabel. Amidst the crowd of people, she still managed to stand out. She was wearing a knee-length dress coat, leather pants, leopard-print sunglasses, and her was done up. She had left her house at 4 in the morning, and still managed to dress like a model. Max shook his head, but had to smile. Always Isabel.

As she removed her sunglasses, he caught her eyes. She slowly smiled. Max felt himself smile himself. Regardless of what she had ever said to him before, it was good to see his sister. He hadn’t even realized how much he had missed her.

“Max… hi.” Isabel said, coming up to him.

“Hi Isabel.”

The two just stood, unsure of what to say.

Suddenly, Isabel’s eyes narrowed in concern. “Did you bring Anna Lisa with you?”

“Yeah, she’s right here-- ” Max blinked a few times. He frantically searched the area. Horrible thoughts crossed his mind. What if someone had kidnapped her? What if she was lost? What is she used her powers? “Where is she?!” Max said, panicked. Leaving Isabel standing, he moved around the terminal, calling his daughter’s name.

“Anna! Anna Lisa! Where are you, honey?”

Max turned to one part of the terminal he hadn’t searched before. He finally caught sight of Anna Lisa’s tiny frame. He breathed a sigh of relief.

Isabel had caught up with him, and pointed at Anna Lisa. “Is that her?”

“Yeah,” Max said, quickly moving forward to get Anna before she ran off again.

“She’s beautiful.” Isabel said quietly, not wanting to mention how much she resembled Liz.

“She looks like her mother,” Max said simply.

As she came more into view, Max and Isabel slowed down. Anna looked as if she was talking to someone else. But who?

As they took a better look at who Anna was ‘conversing’ with, Isabel gasped. Max was frozen in shock.