DISCLAIMER: I have no rights to use these characters, nor telepathy to hear their thoughts, but can't you admit Mr. Cameron, that this might have been what Cindy was thinking?
Heathcliff
Diamond used to go through funks. Days on end she wouldn't talk to anyone, not even Cynthia unless they were fucking. It took an ultimatum for Diamond to confess—she'd killed someone on a botched job. After trying so hard to help, Original Cindy hadn't managed to do anything but hold her baby whispering things she couldn't guarantee.
Diamond used to sit at the bar. Alone, attacking anyone who came near until Original Cindy decided enough was enough.
This was different: Max was the only one who could make demands of Alec, and Max was busy pretending not to care.