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Sodality on behalf of Earth, and the third wave of alien ships arrive to aid the survivors and to restore the planet, giving Sodality technology to Earth. Zack later accepts a job as ambassador to the Sodality, as he is still suspicious of their motives. Zack and Lex go on a date, Zack's family attend Xavier's funeral, Zack gets a baby brother which he names Xavier after his father and Lex and her grandmother help Zack run the video game shop.
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