Hey there all! First I wanna say thank you for the reviews..... They are what are gonna keep me writing. I know the chapter 1 didn't cover half of what the summary was, but I'll get there. Oh yeah - I'm still learning the ways of Fanfiction.net, so if there are mistakes, deal. Most of the stories I write will probably be about Max's experiences back at Manticore or AU situations. I am a shipper, but I sorta like M/Z fics also. Enough rambling...

Disclaimer......Not mine..... except the daughter....but not Dark Angel

Chapter 2

Logan's POV

I wheel over to my daughter's room. I don't use the exoskeleton at night; I don't see the point. As I sit and look at the open door, I recall how Max used to sleep over after I sent her on my Eyes Only missions. I sigh as the memories of those flirtatious days return to me. I shake my head, attempting to dismiss the visions of my love, the mother of my child.

I peek in, looking over to an empty bed. I open the door a bit farther to reveal my daughter sitting at her desk listening to a CD on her headphones. No doubt one of her latest hip hop albums. She loves those. Yet she also has a drawing to classical music also, causing a very interesting combination. The teenager immediately senses my presence and turns, displaying a guilty look. She knows I don't like it when she doesn't sleep. Unfortunately for me, she never really sleeps much, and is bouncing around the penthouse in the morning. She slides the headphones off her ears, awaiting my scolding.

"Eve, I know you don't think you need sleep, but a little shuteye never hurt anyone." Even saying her name reminds me of Max. The day our little girl was born. The three of us were laying in the tiny twin-sized hospital bed, happily content in our small family. I had kissed Max's forehead and asked her what we should name her. Max thought for a moment, and responded with a smile, "Eva." I looked at her for a second, then said "Are you sure that won't bring back too many bad memories?" Max closed her eyes, and rested her head against my chest. "I'm not saying it won't, but let's name her Eva, then we can call her Eve for a nickname, just for the separation." She said just above a whisper. So I agreed that Eve was a wonderful name. Our daughter, Eve Alexandria Cale. Alexandria for my sister, who died with my parents. A true creation from Max and I, our worlds uniting in the form of a fresh life.

I hear my daughter respond and I am brought back to the present world of parenting a stubborn teen.

"Actually Dad, sleep can bring harm in a way. If you get murdered in your sleep, or if a security guard is lazy and...." she trails off as I roll my eyes at her.

"Just humor me, and we'll debate the logic of cause and effect in the morning, okay?" She smiles at my wisecrack, and turns off her CD player. She steps over to her king sized bed. I look around her room before I leave. I really spoil her. A state-of-the-art stereo and a rather large desk, countless CDs, her own computer, complete with virus software.

I wheel away, wishing Max could be here to see her daughter. Eve was a young Max, with few Cale influences in her. She had Max's doe eyes, infinite pools of brown, able to manipulate me to a later curfew and higher allowance. She had the familiar curly silky locks, but they were a fiery shade of red, something I was confused by. There was no one in my family with red hair, but it couldn't be Max's, for red hair was a recessive trait, and Manticore would never allow it. I suppose it was just hidden somewhere in my genes, mixing with Max's deep auburn color. Eve had my pale skin, and a few freckles, but not nearly as much as other red heads. Unfortunately she inherited Max's body shape, and is followed by lusting teenage boys with no familiarity to manners. Yet luckily for me, she so far hasn't shown much interest in having a boyfriend.

Max and I feared the worst when we found Max was pregnant. Would our child have seizures, genetically enhanced powers, have a barcode, or (gulp) go into heat? Max didn't want any of that for her baby. While Eve does not have seizures, she has shown definite signs of powers. She can hear things I couldn't even attempt too. I had to take her out of school because she kept letting her abilities slip, especially in P.E. So far everything has been all right, without any big events. I just hope it stays that way.

I roll into my bedroom and close the door. I slowly maneuver myself onto the bed, something I have long since mastered. Usually I do it quicker, but tonight my thoughts are all on Max. I miss her so much... I wanted to share raising our child, and to kiss her goodnight every evening and take Eve to the park with her. I lean my head back against the wooden headboard and close my eyes. I allow myself to drift into a memory I don't like to drudge up. I frown as I recall the last night I was with my Max...

Next chapter will tell all on Max's leaving, plus why she did it. I know you wanted this chapter to explain that, but i wanted to introduce the daughter first... Do you like her so far? More revelations on her will come with the chapters, plus a back round on what her life has been like. REVIEW!