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Chapter Two

"I don't need to go with you, Nathan," Maxie complained as she walked out of General Hospital with Detective Nathan West. "I will be fine at the apartment."

Nathan took Maxie's hand and turned her to him. He put his hands over her shoulders and leaned into her. He knew this wasn't the place or the time, but he had to remind her how he felt about her.

"Maxie, Levi is still out there. I don't want you to be alone; so please, just come to the station with me. I don't want anything to happen to you," Nathan begged as his hands slowly went down her arms

"If it's really what you want," she whispered feeling the sensation in the pit of her stomach of his hands on her body.

"Please, for me."

"Okay."

He took her hand and led her to the police station. He knew she would be bored and taking the time at the police station would waste the time they had wasted the past few months of being together.

"It shouldn't take that long," he stated as they entered the bullpen of the Port Charles Police Department.

"Fine," Maxie said just enjoying the feeling of holding Nathan's hand.

As much as Maxie wanted to take it slow; she couldn't help but feel like she wanted more with Nathan. He had been there for her the past few months; he had saved her life; and there was something about him she could trust. Yet she knew after all of the heartache she had over the years she had to take it slow. She couldn't rush this relationship with Nathan like she had rushed so many other relationships.

Nathan sat down at his desk while Maxie sat at Dante's desk which was right across from Nathan's. She looked at Dante's desk admiring the picture he had of Lulu and him together. She wanted that one day; to have that one person that would love you unconditionally. Maxie remembered watching Dante pursue Lulu for months not giving up on the attraction he felt. He was relentless when it came to his feelings for Lulu; and now they were married with a son. Yes, they had their issues, but what couple didn't. It was how they got through those issues making them stronger that mattered.

Maxie picked up the picture admiring it even closer. Lulu and Maxie were not always the best of friends; it was only recently that they had put the past behind them and began their friendship anew. The custody fight over Georgie and Rocco had put a lot of strain on their relationship. They had fought over men a few times even over their families at times. Now Lulu was her best friend where she could tell her anything and ask for advice.

"What is it," Nathan wondered looking at Maxie holding the picture of his partner and his wife.

"Just reminiscing," Maxie replied putting the picture down.

Seconds later Commissioner Anna Devane walked into the bullpen. She was surprised to see her detective and Maxie. Maxie was related to Anna by marriage only; her ex-husband, Robert and Maxie's step-father, Mac, were brothers.

"What are you doing here, Detective West," Anna asked walking up to the desk standing behind Maxie.

"I figured you wanted the paperwork from the case completed as soon as possible," Nathan explained.

"I appreciate that you wanted to get it done while it was fresh in your mind. Yet I really think you need to get this young woman home before both of you pass out from exhaustion. The two of you had a terrifying experience; take the night off. Come back in the morning and get that paperwork finished."

Nathan looked over at Maxie with a surprising look across his face and smiled. Anna walked away leaving the two sitting there. Neither of them moved.

"I guess that means we should get out of here," Nathan stated with a smile while straightening the papers on his desk.

"I guess so," Maxie commented standing up. "I could use a hot shower and some clean clothes."

Nathan stood up walked across the two desks and reached out for Maxie's hand. She sat there for a second trying to think of a reason why she shouldn't go back to their apartment with this good-looking man who saved her life. Before she could think of a reason not to go home with him; she felt the strength of his hands in hers.

The left the bullpen together heading back to their apartment. She wasn't sure how this thing between them would go; but she was looking forward to every moment with Detective Nathan West.