Alec and Max went outside of the hospital and Max asked, "So how have you been?"
Alec answered, "I have been alright. I am taking a couple college courses and I have a job at the local high school."
Max replied, "Yeah, I hear you are a coach now."
Alec looks at her puzzling and thought 'Just like Max to know things ahead of time.' Alec responded, "Yeah I am an assigntant football coach. I like it I get to help kids build confidence." Max glanced at Alec and gave him a look; which Alec noticed, "What?"
Max shook her head and said, "Nothing…I am just seeing a side of you I have never seen before."
Alec shrugged and spoke, "Yeah I guess I have changed a little."
Max shook her head no and stated, "Nah you haven't changed you have always been like that. Being here in this atmosphere you get to let it shine" Alec gave Max a smile.
Alec questioned, "Well how have you been?" Max looked away from him and Alec stopped them both from walking any further "What? What is wrong?"
Max went to speak, but stopped her from saying it right now. She was enjoying the normalcy they were having. Max answered, "Nothing is wrong…things have been really busy with Jam Pony and TC."
Alec noticed how she didn't answer his question, but he didn't press on it. Alec just nodded and puzzled, "How is Josh doing?"
Max replied, "Good he is on Josh 219…I think."
Alec smiled and responded, "Good to hear he is still painting." Max nodded and they began walking again. "So are you staying for a bit?" Max glanced at him not knowing how to answer that. "Because it would be cool if you did" Max smiled at Alec.
Max said, "Well…I guess I could stay for a few days."
Alec spoke; "Great" Alec stared into her eyes "Where are you going to stay?"
Max shrugged and answered, "Well I really have not have gotten that far yet. You know since I just decided to stay and all."
Alec chuckled, "Oh yeah right…" Alec took his hand and rubbed the back of his neck. "Well…you can stay with me."
Max was shocked by his answered and stated, "I don't want to impose."
Alec shook his head no and remarked, "No way would you ever be imposing. Come on Maxie you know you want too." Max smiled then shook her head yes. "Alright then…I just have to go back up the room I was in and then we can go to my place."
((AN: Alec is ignoring who Lana is from Max, and Max is ignoring to why she is really in Smallville and how she is really doing.))
So Alec went back up to the room while Max waited outside. Alec went into Lana's room and kissed her on the forehead. Alec spoke, "I will be back babe don't give up on me alright." Alec stood up and met Max outside "Alright let's go."