Maxie woke up and stretched. She looked over and saw Spinelli still asleep beside her in the bed. Maxie smiled and snuggled closer to him. Maxie vowed to herself that she wasn't going to mess this one up. Her insecurities usually make her do something crazy and push those closest to her away. But she didn't want to push him away. This one was going to be the relationship that stuck.
"Good morning, glowing blonde one," Spinelli said with a smile.
"Good morning," Maxie replied. She felt shy for some reason. She shouldn't this was just Spinelli.
"How are you feeling?" Spinelli asked looking slightly nervous.
The events from the previous night came back to her all at once. She could hear the gunshot ringing in her ears. Maxie pulled the blankets around her tightly and pulled away from him. Maxie wanted nothing more than to just to forget.
As if he were reading her mind Spinelli pulled her back towards him and wrapped an arm around her waist. "It is going to take time Maxinista," he told her quietly. "Some things get into your head and it takes awhile before they go away."
Maxie nodded, "Thanks," she whispered. "So, do you have any pressing matters to deal with for Jason?"
"No, why?" he asked.
"I was thinking that maybe we could just lay here like this all day." She said.
Spinelli grinned, "The jackal agrees with that," he said. He picked his laptop up and Maxie groaned.
"What are you doing?" she asked.
"I was going to see if I had a movie on here that the Jackal and the Maxinista could watch together." He told her.
"Oh. That is so sweet," Maxie said. She looked over his shoulder, "Something romantic or funny. No guns, no violence. No weird Napoleon Dynamite type guys…"
Spinelli laughed, "I am sorry but the Jackals a little short on romantic comedies." He told her.
"Maybe there are other ways to occupy our time." Maxie giggled and she kissed him. This was the first kiss they were able to have in their own personal time. There were no guns, no Jason barking order, and no Ian Devlin trying to kidnap her. It was just them and they could savor this moment.
As the kiss deepened and they moved into to one another's arms they heard raised voices down stairs. Spinelli started to pull away.
"Ignore it," Maxie mumbled kissing his neck.
Spinelli turned his attention back to her. "I never thought we would be here," Spinelli mumbled into the crook of her neck. "I never thought a girl like you would want a guy like me."
"Well, I do." Maxie told him. "I just hope a girl like me can keep your interest. I am not exactly brilliant."
"Yes, you are," Spinelli argued. "You are smarter than you give yourself credit for."
The moment was completely ruined by knock at the door. "Damn it," Maxie hissed. "Go away!" she called.
"This is important," Jason called back, "And it can't wait!"
Spinelli gave her an apologetic look. He grabbed a shirt and slipped it on as he made his way to the door. Jason pushed his way in Diane was standing behind him. "We have a problem," he said. His eyes widened when he noticed the scene in front of him. Spinelli in boxers and a t-shirt and Maxie in Spinelli's shirt wrapped up in his blankets. Jason actually looked as if he felt bad. "Diane just found out that someone saw us last night."
"What?" Maxie cried. "What does that mean?"
"That means someone witnessed the shooting." Diane replied. "That also means the cops will be here at some point today or tomorrow- whenever they can get a warrant and they want to arrest you."
"I still don't understand why the self-defense thing isn't going to work." Jason replied.
"It could," Diane replied. "But the same witnessed also placed you at the scene. With your known connections and the fact that as of the time they found Ian's body but no evidence that supports he was armed… I just have to see what they come up with to see what I can do."
Maxie was watching the scene between Jason and Diane but she wasn't listening to them. "I am going to be arrested?" she said weakly.
Jason softened his features and placed a hand on hers, "We will do what we can to keep them from getting a warrant. But it is a possibility."
Maxie felt panicky, "It was self defense. He had a gun. He was going to kill me and Jason." She shrieked. Tears stung her eyes and she didn't care who was going to see her cry.
Spinelli tried to hg her but she pulled away, "It's ok," he said gently.
"Really?" Maxie asked. "Yeah, your right. Jail won't be that bad."
"Hey, "Jason said, "No one is going to jail. Give us some time."
"Time?" Maxie cried. "I don't think I have time. Not only am I about to be arrested but Mac…" She felt like punching someone. "I didn't want to disappoint Mac anymore. I have let him down so many times. I said I wasn't going to hurt him anymore and this will kill him."
"We will go downstairs. When you two are dressed and stuff come on down" Jason said.
"Really, we should-"Diane started.
"Downstairs," Jason repeated.
Diane and Jason left the room together. Maxie stood in the center of the room shaking like a leaf. Spinelli tried to figure out the best way to comfort his girlfriend. "Jason will figure this out for you."
"I know," Maxie said. "Can I have the shower first?"
"Yes," Spinelli said. "Go ahead."
Maxie grabbed her clothes and headed to the bathroom. Spinelli stood there feeling helpless. He wanted so bad to make this better for her but eh couldn't.
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"Any ideas yet?" Spinelli asked Jason when they were alone downstairs. Diane was outside on the phone and Maxie was dong her makeup.
"Not yet," Jason told him. "But, this won't happen, ok?"
The door opened and Diane came back inside. "I can't find out who the witness is."
Maxie came down the stairs, "Any updates?" she asked.
The knock on the door drowned out whatever Jason was going to say. Diane looked at everyone and went to open the door. Lucky Spencer was standing there with one other uniformed cop. "Maxie," he started, "I am sorry-"
"I know," Maxie interjected. She turned her back to Lucky and put her hands behind her. "Go ahead."
The uniformed cop stepped up to cuff her but Lucky held his arm out to stop him. "This is commissioner Scorpio's daughter. The cuffs aren't necessary. She isn't a risk."
The cop looked uncertain but stepped back. Lucky gently took Maxie by the arm, "You have the right to remain silent anything you say can or will be held against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney if you can not afford an attorney one will be appointed before any questioning. Do you have any question a about your rights?"
Maxie shook her head, "No," she said.
"I am Ms. Jones attorney, "Diane told Lucky. She looked at Maxie. "Do not ay word, got it?"
Maxie nodded again. She smiled at Spinelli before Lucky led her out of the penthouse.
Jason and Spinelli stood there in silence. "Stone Cold," he said his voice took an edge of pleading. "Fix this."
"I will try," He said. "But for now all we can do is be there let's go."
The two men left the penthouse so they could meet Maxie and Diane at the PCPD.
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AN: This is sadly the end of this fic. I am leaving it to be continued in a sequel that I have already and will be posted tomorrow. Thanks to all my reviewers. I hope you enjoy the next story as well as this one.