Logan felt his body go numb as his wife's words sunk in. Abortion. Max had an abortion. She killed our child. "Why?" He asked trembling. As he met her gaze, Max looked deep into Logan's eyes. She found none of the usual tender love and affection, only hurt and confusion. Tears streamed silently down his face, leaving wet scars as they went. Unable to look at her anymore, Logan bowed his head. Max watched as tears fell from his eyes, moistening his blue shirt.
"I don't know why." Was all Max could bring herself to say as she watched the man she loved cry. Closing his eyes and throwing his head back, he grimaced as if Max's words caused him physical pain. Sighing deeply and biting his lower lip, he wheeled his chair over to the window and starred blankly out over the city. Max quietly followed him and placed a hand on his shoulder. Logan shied away from her touch and refused to look at her. "Logan…"
"Don't. Just don't." He cut her off as sobs rocked his body. Not knowing what to do, she quietly walked to the door and left their apartment.
Max began to walk aimlessly, trying to forget her troubles. "Damnit all!" She screamed at the top of her lungs, drawing several disapproving glances from the people around her, all of whom she promptly gave the finger. After walking for what seemed like hours, Max snapped out of her self-pity when she realized that she was at the park where Logan proposed to her.
*** Flashback***
It was one of the few truly beautiful spring days in Seattle. The two of them were enjoying a pleasant picnic while watching a marvelous sunset. "Wow Logan, look at all of those colors. I don't think that I could name all of them." Max commented as she snuggled into his shoulder.
"It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen." He said while looking at her, obviously not talking about the sunset. Placing a kiss on her forehead, Max could feel him suddenly tense. He pulled away from her and looked deep into her eyes. "Max.."
"Ya?"
"Um… well… Sigh. Okay, let me start again. Max." Logan mentally stumbled while searching for the right words.
"Logan." She replied playfully, trying to relieve the tension in the air.
"We have known each other for three years."
"Really? It seems like longer."
"Will you please let me finish?" He panted, sweating bullets. "From the first time I saw you… no that won't do. One more time, I promise I will get it right." Fishing around in the picnic basket, he brought out a small black velvet box and climbed into his chair. Realization finally dawning on her, Max emitted a squeal of delight and a beaming smile was plastered on her face. Ok, here it goes. "Max, you are the most incredible woman I have ever met and I love you more than I ever thought possible. When I thought that you were gone, I was a wreck. Now life without you is unimaginable. What I am trying to say is…"
"Yes!" Max said, quickly covering her mouth when she realized that she had spoken too soon. A slight blush came to her face while Logan continued.
"Hold on, I haven't gotten there yet." Logan managed a chuckle despite his incredibly nervous demeanor. "Max Guevera. I want to make sure I never have to live another day without you. Sigh. Will you marry me?" The couple crew many stairs as Logan remained holding an engagement ring while Max pretended to think.
"Yes!" Max exclaimed as Logan pulled her into a passionate kiss and numerous spectators began to applaud.
*** End flashback***
Now as max looked bleakly at the spot that held so much joy, she was only reminded of the wounded look to her husband's eyes. Crashing onto a bench Max though in despair "what have I done?" and buried he face in her hands. As if on cue, a light rain began to fall.