Title: Don't Let Go

Author: CRene (Carrie Rene)

Rating: K+

Summary: Nathan and Maxie fight to keep their relationship a secret.

Disclaimer: Don't own GH, never did, never will.

**Yes, I know I have two other Naxie stories to finish, but lucky one of them only has a chapter left. This story takes place right after what aired in October 2014 with the judge telling Maxie and Nathan that they can't see each other.**

Chapter One

Maxie Jones sat in the chair across from her lawyer. She didn't want to be having this conversation. She had wanted to go on with her life and enjoy the moment. She was sure after the kidnapping fiasco Maxie would be able to slow down and enjoy some quiet moments with her hero. After one date with Detective Nathan West; those quiet moments would be no more.

"I don't know what I can do," Maxie's lawyer, Diane Miller explained. "There is no proof other than your word that Judge Walters told you that you can't see Detective West."

"He told both of us that we can't see each other. Why isn't Nathan's word good enough," Maxie wondered shaking her head.

"Maxie, he lied under oath at the last hearing. No judge in their right mind would take Detective West's word over Judge Walters."

"But how can he tell me who I can and cannot date?"

"He can't, but he can put your relationship with your daughter at risk," Diane stated while looking through some papers in Maxie's case. "We have a couple more months before your case goes back to court."

"Nathan risked everything to save me; he never gave up on me. I can't give up on him because some judge has it in for me."

"Well I'm not saying to give up on Detective West. I can't tell you to go against the judges wishes. What I can tell you is if you want to see a certain detective see him discreetly. Don't let anyone know; not a single soul that you and a sexy detective are dating."

"Really? You mean it, Diane. I can see Nathan," Maxie shouted standing up and heading towards Diane.

"Discreetly, Ms. Jones," Diane reminded her holding up one hand like a stop sign. "If Judge Walters finds out you could kiss your chances goodbye. Until the next court case continue your business; until I can find out why the judge has it in for you."

"Thank you," Maxie said grabbing her purse. "Thank you."

Minutes later Maxie was skipping through the streets of Port Charles trying to think of how she could surprise Nathan with the news. Then it hit her; he was subletting her apartment; her clothes, her personal items, everything she owned was at the apartment. No one could get mad at her for going to her apartment; she had her own key.

In a couple of hours the two of them would be spending a romantic evening together in their apartment. What would she bring for dinner? How would she decorate the place? What was she going to wear? And how would the night end?

Maxie was getting ahead of herself. She had to make some calls to make sure Nathan had the night off. There was only person who could help her – Lulu.

After the advice from Lulu and whether Detective West had the night off, Maxie was in business. It only took her an hour to figure out what she was going to wear and another twenty minutes to set up the apartment how she wanted it.

She lit the last candle in the living room straightened her deep purple dress and looked around to make sure everything was perfect. Maxie heard the sound of the door being unlocked and she turned around as the door opened.

"Maxie," Nathan whispered with a smile across his face and his eyes gleaming. "What is this?"

"Dinner," she replied walking across the living room.

"It looks amazing and I can't believe you did all of this. You look…," he stammered. "What about Judge Walters?"

"I talked to Diane and she will be looking into why the judge has it out for me. Until then, we can be together," she explained standing before him. She put her hand over his heart. "You wouldn't give up on me, and now I am not giving up on us."

"Maxie," he breathed in feeling the warmth of her hand on his body. Nathan couldn't believe this was happening. She had gone to all of this trouble for him; she was risking everything for him. He couldn't believe what was happening.

"Nathan," Maxie mumbled as she leaned in closer to him.

They moved closer together; their eyes looking in each other's; their lips burning for the other's touch.

"I told you to wait up," a female voice from the doorway said.

Maxie pulled away turning her back to Nathan. She couldn't believe he had moved on so quickly. All of this was for nothing.

"We have other things to do," the voice stated looking around the apartment seeing the romantic statement. "A romantic dinner with your girlfriend is not on the agenda for tonight."

Maxie felt the pull of Nathan's hand on hers as she began to walk away. He knew they were so close; and once again so far.

"Your sister," Maxie slurred as she turned back to Nathan. Standing before Maxie was an older blond lady who she had recognized from pictures.

"I'm sorry," Nathan murmured to Maxie as he looked into her big blue eyes.

"You must be the woman who raised Nathan," Maxie said holding out her hand.

"Yes, I am his mother. You must be Maxie Jones, the young lady my son has told me nothing about," Madeline announced. "You have a very interesting apartment here."

Maxie wasn't sure if she should take that as a compliment or not. She had heard the horror stories of Nathan's adopted mother. Nathan had left nothing out when it came to how the woman had put her own daughter into a coma. How she had kept the truth from Nathan all of these years. This lady was not to be trusted, that was one thing Maxie knew.

"Thank you," Maxie stated putting Nathan's hand up to show how bonded Nathan and her had become. Maxie was not going to give up Nathan without a fight. No one would keep them apart, not Judge Walters or some crazy woman who claimed to love her children.