Maxie's eyelids fluttered open and her gaze rested upon a clock
Maxie's eyelids fluttered open and her gaze rested upon a clock. It read 4:02. She sat up still feeling a little dazed. Maxie saw Spinelli was sitting at his laptop still- it seems as if he hadn't slept at all.
"Hey," she said softly stifling a yawn. "Heard from Jason or Sonny?"
Spinelli shook his head, "Go back to sleep." He told her.
Maxie shook her head. "No, "she said. "Have you slept at all?"
Spinelli shrugged, "I don't need sleep." He advised her.
Maxie scooted closer, "Show me what to look for on the screen. I will stay up and you can sleep."
"Thank you Maxinista." Spinelli said. "I most sincerely appreciate your offer but this my job. You can go up to my room and lay down in the bed."
Maxie lifted his arm curled up beside him. "I think I am fine right here with you. I am actually fine wherever you are."
They sat there in silence for a moment and then his phone rang. Spinelli answered it. "Stone Cold?" Pause. "So, is the diabolical doctor alive or dead?" Pause. "Ok, I will do that." Spinelli turned to Maxie, "Jason believes that Ian is dead but that someone moved his body and took his atm card."
"So, whoever it is wants a Jason to believe Ian is alive?" Maxie asked.
Spinelli nodded, "yes, which means you …" Spinelli paused. "You are the only witness to the murder. Jason respectfully asks you stay here until he is done with his investigating."
Maxie nodded, "I have no intention of going anywhere." It was at that moment however she realized how much trouble she was in. She was now involved in a murder…a murder that might not be covered up. Mac would find out … that gave her the shivers.
Spinelli misunderstood her shivers and tucked the blanket around her chin. "Try to go back to sleep?" Spinelli urged.
Maxie closed her eyes and drifted away peacefully.
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The door opening sounded like a shot gun and Maxie sat up quickly. It reminded her of earlier that evening when Jason shot Ian. Her eyes took a moment to focus. The sun was obviously up and Jason was back.
"You need to find me camera footage to prove who is behind all of this." Jason was telling Spinelli. "ATM's have camera's….get started." Jason turned to Maxie. "I brought some coffee" he motioned to the desk.
Maxie was shocked at the kindness Jason was showing to her. She nodded and moved toward the cup in question. She sat down and crossed her legs. Maxie watched Jason as she sipped her coffee. "What about me?"
Jason shrugged, "I hope you won't be involved and if whoever is behind this doesn't go to the police you wont be."
"Ok." Maxie said. "I am going to shower now."
She grabbed her bag and headed up stairs. She showered quickly and slipped into a pair of blue jeans and a red shirt. She sloppily did her hair and make up. When she appeared halfway decent she went downstairs. Just as she made it to the living room the door burst opened again. Lucky came in with a few cops behind him. "Jason Morgan?" he said." You're under arrest for the murder of Ian Devlin."
"No!" Maxie cried. "Wait!"
Lucky turned and looked at her curiously. "Maxie? What?"
"Maxie!" Jason said. "Be quiet." The cops were already placing the cuffs on him.
"No. He didn't murder Ian. I was with him last night." Maxie said before she could stop herself. Both Spinelli and Jason stared at her in confusion.
"You were?" Lucky asked. He didn't look convinced. He turned to Jason. "Is that true?
"When have I ever answered question with out an attorney present?" Jason asked Lucky.
"What was I thinking?" Lucky muttered. He looked at Maxie. "Even if that is true I still have to take him."
They led Jason out of the penthouse. Maxie stood there in shock. "What..?"
"You should no have done that Maxinista." Spinelli said. "Jason would have told us how to proceed"
Maxie crossed her arms, 'I was helping him. And Jason doesn't tell me anything." She huffed. "I proceed as I see fit." She stomped her foot.
Spinelli paced for a moment. "I better call Diane." He said. He took out his phone and made the necessary call. When he hung up he said, "Diane is on her way to the station."
"Will he make bail?" Maxie asked.
Spinelli shrugged, "Diane has no idea what they have on him. If they have a body or witness…she doesn't know what angle to take yet but don't worry Wounded Blonde one this will all be ok. No prison wall can hold Stone Cold in, right?"
He seemed to need reassurance himself. She paused and watched him for a moment. Jason was like family to Spinelli. Maxie knew nothing about his blood family but she did know his heart would be broken if Jason were convicted. "Yeah, they could never keep him locked away. Jason would find a way out." It didn't matter whether or not she believed what she just said to him. What mattered was that Spinelli needed to believe it.
Maxie edged closer to her new love and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. She let her head rest against his chest. "Don't worry baby" she whispered.
"You hungry?" Spinelli asked.
Maxie nodded and felt a little disappointed as he pulled away. "Yeah, I am starving actually," she told him.
"I am going to run to Kelley's to grab us a bite to eat. Any request?" he asked as he made his way to the door.
Maxie shrugged, "Not really. You know what I like." She told him.
Spinelli grinned, "Be right back." He said and dashed away.
Maxie collapsed on the couch. She wanted to help him but knew she couldn't. Maybe the walk would do him good. Her cell phone rang and she let her gaze fall to the screen. "Mac," she said aloud. Her fingers lingered in air over the phone and she considered answering it. She didn't want Mac to worry about her but what would she say to him? Ultimately, she decided to let it go to voicemail.
Maxie opened her bag and pulled out a fashion magazine and her notebook. She decided to read a little vogue and doodle while she was waiting.
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The door opened and Spinelli stuck his head in, "Maxinista?" He called.
Maxie smiled, "Hi." She replied looking away from her work. She climbed to her feet and helped him bring the food in. "You got a lot."
"Yeah, I learned early on that during a crisis you always bring enough food for yourself, Max, Milo, Diane…."
Maxie laughed and sat on the floor with her hamburger. Spinelli opened his chips and flug himself onto the couch. He pulled his laptop to him and in the process almost knocked Maxie's notebook on the floor.
"No, let me.." Maxie said as he reached for it.
Spinelli was quicker and picked it up. "Did you draw this?" he asked motioning toward the sketch.
"Yes," Maxie groaned. "I know it sucks."
"No," Spinelli said, "The jackal doesn't think so. Maxinista you have talent. The Jackals thinks the wounded blonde one could be a fashion designer."
Maxie laughed, "No way." She said. "I-…no." Maxie could feel herself blushing.
Their moment was interrupted by Diane and Jason. "Ridiculous." Diane said. "No evidence. They hauled you in on a tip. I can tell you we are going to sue them…"
"Diane, don't worry about that." Jason told her. "What I need to worry about now is whether or not Ian is dead and who he is working with."
"Stone Cold." Spinelli greeted him. "The jackal is pleased to see you back."
"Yeah." Jason replied. "Glad to be back. But, we have problems. Someone sent an anonymous tip to the PCPD that they saw me kill Ian Devlin. If we can trace that tip maybe we can get a lead here."
Spinelli cracked his knuckles, "On it." He said. Spinelli handed Maxie her notebook and set himself up in front of his laptop.
"Can I help?" Maxie asked.
"Yes," Jason said. "When the police get involved keep your mouth shut." He softened for a moment, 'I know you were trying to help but you could have done more damage."
Maxie pouted and sat with Spinelli. "Fine," she said. "Can I help you?"
Spinelli hesitated, "Well, this is kind of one person job but…"
Maxie felt anger rise up inside of her. "Fine," she said again. She gathered her things, "Then I am going to check in with Kate maybe she will let me help her with something."
"Maxinista," Spinelli pleaded. "I am sorry but if you will…"
"Don't say wait." Maxie snarled, "I wait for no one. Call me later."
Maxie stormed out and started on her way to Kate's. Jason was a frustrating person. One minute he was being nice to her and the next her was scolding her. "Idiot," she mumbled under her breath. Spinelli wasn't an idiot thought and the last hours she ahd spent with him were some of the most meaningful of her life but the moment Jason said jump he did. It was unnerving.
Maxie's purse slipped out of her fingers as she bent to pick it up she caught something out of the corner of her eye. There was figure following her. She pretended not to see it and picked up her purse. As she walked along she slipped her phone out of her purse and began a text to Spinelli,
I am being followed.
Just as Maxie pressed send she could feel someone getting closer to her. Maxie quickened her steps but it didn't seem to do any good. She could feel the assailant moving closer. She pulled her phone out and started to make a call when a pair of hands reached around and grabbed her. Then the world went dark.
