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Like Father, Like Son

Chapter Seven: The truth revealed

Georgie and Serena left the lab and walked past the nurses station. Maxie was nowhere in sight, much to Georgie's disappointment. She couldn't imagine Maxie stooping to such a low level in her vendetta against Logan, but she wasn't sure. The only way to alleviate her fears was to confront Maxie.

"So what do we do next?" Serena asked, as they reached the elevators.

"I have to find Maxie," Georgie answered. "I can't believe she would tamper with the test results unless I hear it from her."

Serena frowned. "You really think she'll admit to it if she did do it?"

Georgie looked at her friend. "You don't understand," she began, "I know Maxie, better than anyone. I know when she's lying. She knows that so she'll tell me the truth."

The elevator opened and they stepped on. The ride down to the lobby was quiet as Georgie contemplated what to do. When they stepped out of the elevator, she turned to Serena. "Do you mind if I go alone?" she asked. "I think Maxie will talk to me easier if I'm by myself."

Serena nodded. "Sure, I'll see you later."

Georgie stood still watching Serena walk away. After a moment's thought, she pulled out her cell phone. She pressed speed dial "2" and waited for the connection. She groaned when she reached Maxie's voicemail. "Maxie, it's Georgie, call me when you get this message," she said into the phone. "I need to talk to you."

Sliding her phone back in her purse, Georgie headed across the street toward the park.

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Logan arrived back at his apartment to find Scott waiting for him outside the door. "What are you doing here?"

"We need to talk," Scott said simply.

Logan rolled his eyes and moved to the door to unlock it. "About what? I'm not your son, remember?" he asked, sarcastically.

Scott sighed. "I'm sorry about the test results, okay?" he said. "I'm sure you thought you were my son. I'm sure your mom..."

Logan lunged at Scott, pinning him against the wall opposite his apartment door. "Don't talk about my mother!" he told him, through clenched teeth. "My mother didn't lie to me!"

"Hey, hey, hey, take it easy, kid," Scott said, easing out of Logan's grasp. When Logan let go, Scott smoothed out his suit. "That wasn't smart, Hayes, attacking the special prosecutor like that. You could get in of trouble if I press charges."

Logan glared at him.

"But I won't," Scott told him. "Because I understand you're under a lot of stress."

"Don't do me any favors, Baldwin," Logan spit out.

"I am, I am doing you a favor, kid," Scott said. "I'm not going to call Mac over here to arrest you because I know you've had a big shock and all. You thought one thing and it turns out it's not true..."

"What if it is, dad?"

"Serena, what are you doing here?" Scott spun around to face his daughter.

Serena turned to Logan. "I asked Spinelli where you lived," she said, "I hope you don't mind."

Logan smiled at her. "No, it's okay."

"Serena?" Scott got her attention. "What are you doing here? You know this guy?"

"Yeah, dad," Serena replied, smiling at Logan. "I know him and you know what? I believe him."

Scott rolled his eyes. "Oh, come on, Serena!" he exclaimed. "How can you believe him? You don't even know him!"

"Because I happen to know what happened the day of the DNA test," Serena calmly said.

Logan turned to her. "What? What are you talking about?"

Serena let out a sigh. "Georgie and I were at the hospital and we found out that Maxie had access to the computer in the lab," she told him.

"Maxie? Maxie Jones?" Scott questioned. "What does she have to do with this?"

"Apparently she has a grudge against Logan," Serena said.

"Yeah, she hates me," Logan admitted, "but what did she do in the lab?"

"Georgie and I talked to Simon in the lab and he told us that Maxie had created a diversion to get him out of the room. Once he left, she went to the computer and well, we don't know exactly what she did, but it was on the same day you two had the test done."

"So what? What does that prove?" Scott asked.

"Dad, don't be so obtuse," Serena chided. "This makes the test results very sketchy. She could have very easily changed the results in the computer."

"Where's Georgie?" Logan asked.

"She went to find Maxie to get the truth," Serena answered.

Without a word, Logan left them standing in the hallway.

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Georgie let herself in the house. "Anybody home?" she called out. "Maxie, are you here?"

As she stepped into the darkened house, she flipped on the light in the living room. Maxie came into the view on the couch.

"Maxie, I've been looking for you everywhere!" Georgie exclaimed as she took a seat on the couch.

"I've been here," Maxie droned. Her voice was devoid of emotion, as if she were in shock.

"Maxie, we need to talk," Georgie began, "I need to know what you were doing in the lab a few days ago."

"Why?" Maxie asked, immediately on the defense.

"Just tell me, alright?" Georgie demanded. "Why did you trick Simon into leaving so you could be alone?"

"Well, obviously, you think you already know," Maxie said, "so why don't you tell me."

Georgie sighed. "You did it, didn't you? You changed Logan and Scott Baldwin's test results, didn't you?"

"Why do you care, Georgie?" Maxie asked.

"Because it's wrong! And just plain mean!" Georgie told her. "Why would you do something like that?"

"That's what I'd like to know," Logan said from the doorway. He had heard the girls talking as he approached the house and had let himself in quietly.

"What are you doing here?" Maxie demanded, spinning around to face him. "Leave now, or I'm calling Mac and have you arrested."

"You'll do no such thing, Maxie," Georgie told her.

Maxie turned to her sister. "Since when are you Logan Hayes' protector, Georgie? You don't even like him."

"Maybe I found out he's not as bad as I thought," Georgie said, "especially compared to you. I mean, he hasn't broken into the GH computers to change any test results."

"Oh, I'm sure he's done worse," Maxie smirked.

"That's not the point," Georgie said, trying to get back to the subject at hand. "Why did you change those results?"

"Why shouldn't I?" Maxie scoffed. "Why shouldn't I make his life miserable anyway?" She looked Logan in the eye. "After what you did to me. Poisoning Coop's mind against me by telling him about the bet. You didn't have to do that."

"He's my friend! I couldn't lie to him anymore especially after he caught us kissing," Logan insisted.

"You didn't have to tell him everything," Maxie said, "you only did to ruin my life and make him hate me." Maxie paused as tears formed in her eyes. "Now he won't talk to me. Just when I need him the most."

Georgie softened her gaze on her sister. "What's wrong, Maxie? If you can't talk to Coop, talk to me."

Maxie waved her hand. "It's not the same. This is something only Coop can help me with."

"With what?"

"I'm pregnant, Georgie! That's what!" Maxie blurted out.

Georgie rocked back in shock. "Are you sure?"

"Of course I'm sure," Maxie said, then added, "and it's not like last year with Lucky. I know I'm pregnant this time."

"I take it you haven't told, Coop," Logan said.

"How can I when he won't talk to me?" Maxie sniffed. "And it's all your fault and that's why I changed those test results. Why should you get what you want when I can't?"

Logan didn't know how to respond. "You think I want to be Scott Baldwin's son?" he asked. "Have you met the man?"

"Yeah, he's rich beyond belief," Maxie scoffed. "Are you telling me you don't want or need any of his money?"

"Maxie!"

Logan held up his hand. "No, that's okay, Georgie," he said, "I understand the question." To Maxie, he continued, "yeah, I know Baldwin's loaded, but I've told him and everyone else, I don't want anything from the guy. Money or otherwise. The only good thing to come out of all this is meeting my sister, Serena. She's worth putting up with the fact that I have a deadbeat dad."

"Well, now that we know the truth, I'm sure Scott will change his tune," Georgie told him. "He can't deny you now."

Logan shrugged. "I really don't care what he does, Georgie," he insisted, "all I care about is vindicating my mother. He basically said she lied and I want him to eat his words."

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Later, Logan returned to his apartment. Only Serena waited for him outside.

"Hey, what happened?" she asked, as he walked up.

Logan shrugged. "Maxie admitted to changing the results," he told her. "Georgie sure knows how to handle her sister."

Serena laughed. "I hope you didn't take notes," she joked. "I'm a little more complicated than Maxie Jones," she winked.

"I'm sure you are, sis," Logan smiled. He opened the door and invited her in. As she settled on the couch, he offered something to drink.

Shaking her head, she told him, "I'm fine, thanks."

Logan sat next to her. "So, what did 'dear old dad' have to say after I left," he asked.

Serena rolled her eyes. "He's still in denial," she reported. "I think it's going to take divine intervention or something before he believes you're his son." She placed her hand on his arm. "But I don't need any other proof. I believe you one hundred percent."

Logan smiled. "Thanks. If it weren't for you and Georgie, I think I would have lost my mind."

"What about your girlfriend?" Serena innocently asked. "Lulu, right?"

Logan sighed. "I don't know. I'm beginning to think we're not really meant to be together, you know?" he began. "When I first told her about Scott a couple months ago, she believed me whole-heartedly. I mean, she was the one who convinced Scott to take the test. But..."

"She believed the bogus results," Serena finished for him.

"Yeah, what does that say about her real feelings?" he sighed. "I mean, Georgie, of all people, someone who didn't even like me that much, she never doubted my story."

"Georgie is special," Serena pointed out. "When we were growing up, I remember she always gave everybody the benefit of the doubt. She always rooted for the underdog."

Logan arched an eyebrow. "Did you just call me a dog?"

Serena laughed. "No, no, that's not what I meant."

"It's okay, I understand," Logan said. "You're right, there's a reason Spinelli calls her 'loyal friend' or something like that."

Serena tilted her head at him. "Do you like her?"

"Sure I do," Logan began, "Georgie's a great girl."

"No, that's not what I mean," Serena shook her head. "Are you starting to fall for her?"

Logan stared at his sister silent as he pondered her question.

...to be continued...


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