"How could you… you bitch!" Were the words that greeted Logan and Cindy as they entered the penthouse. Immediately defensive of his wife, Logan entered on her behalf even after seeing who the voice belonged to.
"How dare you say that to her! You get the hell out of *our* apartment." He rolled right over to where Zack was and looked him in the eyes. Not wanting to look inferior, he hoisted himself up onto the back of the couch.
"No, how dare you even pretend to care about Max. You have no idea who she is, I do. I have loved her since we were children. You are not good enough for her." He moved right into Logan's face.
"I may not be good enough for her, but don't you ever say that I don't love her."
"It wasn't your child she killed." Rage filled Logan's heart and he took Zack by the shirt and jumped on him. He got in one good punch before Zack threw him across the room. Max entered the fray to stop the fight before Logan got hurt.
"Stop it." She stepped between the two. Her brother ran a hand through his hair, and Logan wiped blood from his mouth. Max moved the wheelchair to Logan and helped him into it.
"Max, come with me. Please, I love and forgive you." He once again extended his hand. This time, however, she didn't accept it. Instead, she moved to Logan and kissed him.
"No." Zack's eyes filled with hurt and he bowed his head as he walked from the apartment. Logan was startled to find a large bruise forming on his wife's cheek.
"Jesus Max, come here." She fell into his lap sobbing. He kissed the top of her head and caressed her face. "Are you alright?" She snuggled closer to him.
"I am now."
It all happened so fast for Cindy. He was on the couch in a pissing contest with Zack. Just as she was about to say something Logan launched himself at him. They hit the floor with a thud and Logan smacked him a nice one in the jaw. It was as if he thought that a paraplegic had a chance against a revved up solider.
"Jesus Christ. He is going to kill him." She thought as Zack threw Logan across the room and stood to continue the fight. Out of nowhere Max jumped in the middle and stood toe to toe with her brother.
"Stop it." Was all she said, but her eyes dared him to try something. Zack Backed up and ran a hand through his tousled hair. Max walked over to the chair, exposing her right side to Cindy.
"Shit." She mumbled after seeing the hand shaped bruise on her face. Hate swelled within her. "That bastard laid a smack on my boo… his ass is grass." A small scene passed with Max falling into Logan's arms and Zack leaving the room. Cindy followed him.
In the hall outside the apartment Cindy shouted a curse. "What the fuck did you do to her?" He stopped and cringed at the sound of her voice.
"I'm sorry. She told me about the child and I got angry… I didn't mean it. Tell her I am sorry." He turned to face her. His normally composed face was red and covered in tears.
"Damn, you really love her, huh?" Her anger melted.
"Yes." He turned to leave as Cindy sat against the wall, trying to figure out how she felt.
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A/N- Ok, so I got one more chapter out even if it is a little short. I leave for a week long vacation tomorrow, so there won't be any updates for awhile. They will be coming though! Maybe put the story on Author Alert so when it comes out, you will know. Sorry to leave you guys hanging!