A/N: It's the last part. The end. And yes, if you're scrambling to ID the ending, it's an Ever After copy. Not my idea, but hey, I think it works. 'Sides it's a kick ass movie. Drew Barrymore rules.
"Yes." Her voice was soft and quiet.
He sighed. "I know."
Max stared at Alec. "Wh- what?"
He sighed and kissed her hair. "I'm know. I'm sorry, Max."
She blinked, confused. "For what? You're not mad?"
"How could I be mad, Max? You did what you had to do. It would be like you apologizing over Rachael. It's something we don't have any control over."
Max nodded and they sat there for a few moments, contemplating. She rubbed her eyes. "I'm sorry I freaked out on you."
"Well, you didn't know—"
"Not just now, Alec. When you… when you proposed."
He pulled away to look her in the eyes. "Max… what are-"
She put a finger to his lips. "You scared me. You reminded me of everything Zack had forbidden and encouraged. I just got so frightened." She removed her hand and let him speak.
"Maxie… what are you saying?"
"I'm saying that I promise not to freak out on you in certain situations."
"Like what?" Alec asked, suddenly both exited and frightened.
"Like, say, if you decide to give it another go."
Alec smirked slightly, masking his insecurity in his sarcasm, letting the old Alec shine through. "Max, you going to have to be more specific."
"If you ask me to marry you again." Max said, grinning. "Though judging by your sudden oblivion, I may have to take matters into my own hands."
Alec grabbed her hands. "Nuh-uh. That gets to be my job. Male pride and all."
They both chuckled, but Max abruptly stopped as Alec lowered himself onto one knee. "Max, marry me."
Max grinned. "This'll make a great story, you know. 'So, how did you two get engaged?' 'Well, he found me on top of the Hancock building-"
Alec groaned and grabbed her around the waist, pulling her down with him. Pinning her to the roof, he grinned. "You're avoiding the question. You said you wouldn't do that."
Max kissed his lips lightly. "Good point…" She trailed off, and he cocked an eyebrow. "Yes, Alec, I will marry you."
Alec kissed her, and she kissed him back, and they didn't care about their ending. Whether they would live happily ever after or not, all that matter was that they lived.
the end.