Max sighed going through papers. Her life two years ago was so much simpler, before Logan and Alec. She was just living her life as normal as anyone could hide from her creators. Even dealing with the occasional shivers, she knew what would go on, in her life. Now, she and Logan couldn't even get close to each other because of the virus. Her brothers and sisters…half of them are dead, or pretty much lost. Zack couldn't come near them, because if he did, he would kill Logan. Max sighed, and rested her head on the table in front of her. The stress of it all was finally getting to her, she was never a leader, always as follower…well no, a loner. Original Cindy walked in, and sighed seeing Max having her own mental breakdown. Her first thought was to go to her, and see what was up with her Boo, but then she had a thought. What that girl needed was something Original Cindy couldn't give her. Original Cindy slowly walked out, and looked for Alec. Normally OC didn't even want to talk with him, but Max needed him, and she would just need to get over it. Alec was in the munitions part of this little hide out that the Transgenics were hiding out in. OC was starting to feel a little woozy and sighed, getting over it. "Yo," she called out to Alec, and he turned his head up and saw her.

"Hey, what's up?" he asked, gently grabbing her arm to lead her out of the complex.

"Here's the deal there, my Boo is not doin as well as she would normally, you dig? Now, I want you to get your ass over there, and see what's bugging her," Alec looked at OC strangely, normally she would have Logan see what's up with her. "Don't ask, just do it, or I will throw the smackdown on your ass,"

"Alright…I'll go see what's up with her," Alec said, but he thought it wouldn't probably do much. She'd probably just yell at him, but nonetheless headed for where she normally was these days. Alec finally found Max, and she seemed to be sleeping. Just as Alec was about to let her sleep, her head shot up, and sighed when she saw it was Alex.

"Hey there Maxie," Alec said, and surprisingly Max didn't even bother to correct him. Max just sighed, rubbing her temples. She looked at Alec, and sighed. She had been getting at him more and more often about things, and that wasn't fair. She shook her head, she shouldn't care, should she? Alec could see why Original Cindy was worried about Max. "Are you doing ok?" Alec questioned.

She was about to tell him to buzz off, but saw sincerity in his eyes and shook her head again. Alec tentatively walked over to her, and put a hand on her shoulder squeezing it gently. Surprising herself, she turned to him, and wrapped her arms around him. Alec was in shock, never seeing Max act like this around him. Alec was growing to like Max more and more, but he knew that she didn't feel the same way. Still, Max needed him, and he pulled her close. Max suddenly felt at peace, and noticed how comfortable she felt with Alec holding her. "Alec…" she murmured, burying her head into his chest.

"Max…" he murmured gently, rubbing her back. "I'm sorry," he whispered. "Let it out," he said. Max finally pulled away after a moment, and rubbed her eyes.

"Thanks," she murmured.

"Do you want me to get Logan?" Alec questioned after a moment.

"No!" Max yelled at him. Alec jumped back in surprise, and she shook her head. All she and Logan ever did was fight, and she was in no mood to get into it with him. "I mean…" she said, starting shiver a little bit. Alec knew what that was…but he thought that when she was captured at Manticore, that she was cured of the shivers. Alec took off his jacket, and gently put it around Max's shoulders. She fell into Alec, and started to cling onto him. Max knew they weren't that bad, she went through worse. Max deduced that she was just exhausted. She suddenly was aware that Alec had lifted her up and started to bring her to her "room". "Alec, I'm sorry that I have been so rough on you, especially since I had you lying for me," she murmured. "And also for jerking you around…and I'm sorry that I have hid my true feelings for you," she whispered tiredly. Alec tightened his hold on her, and gave her a slight smirk.

"Wow you must be really sick if you are apologizing to me," Alec quietly wisecracked. She smiled tiredly, as Alec placed her on her makeshift bed. Max didn't let go of his neck, forcing him down next to her. "Max…" he whispered, but she just silenced him with her lips on top of his.

"Thanks," she murmured still shaking. Alec positioned himself behind her, and wrapped his arms around her as they laid down. Max's shivers died down, but Alec continued to hold her, his chin resting on the crook of her neck. Max didn't mind, and for the first time in her life, she actually felt…. safe.

Alec knew as soon as the shivers were over, she would probably go back to hating him, and decided to cherish the moment he had with Max. "You do know I meant what I said right?" Max questioned after a moment. Alec stiffened, and Max turned around in his grip and laid her chin on his chest, looking at his face. Alec really wanted to believe Max, and looked for any trace of her lying…but all he saw was sincerity.

"Are you…are you sure?" Alec asked, all traces of his sarcasm gone from his voice. Max nodded, and laid her head on his chest, listening to his heart beating. "Wha-what about Logan?" he asked, his voice momentarily turning hard with anger. "I don't want to be your-,"

Max quieted him with her fingers brushing his lips. "Logan is more in love with Eyes Only than anything. Besides…its not like…and you have been…and I…it's hard to explain. I'm sorry," she said, once again starting to shiver, clearly uncomfortable. Alec quickly brought her back to him, and sighed. "You aren't going to leave are you?" she asked, almost looking like a scared girl. Alec knew by the look on her face, that she was in no mood for sarcastic comments, and just nodded his head, brushing her lips across her forehead. "Thank you…" she whispered quietly as she fell asleep.

Original Cindy peeked from the doorway, and smiled. She knew that her boo had something for Alec. She walked away, hoping that Max wouldn't be so stubborn, like she was before losing Logan. She only knew that time could only tell…