The Surprise

Chapter 11: The Insightful One

Thanks to Jumoke, Down-Ass-Bitch, Damien (whos name is pronounced Dah-mein, she's a girl,) wicked-sista and laker girl for revewing. A/N: This chapter is unbelievably short as the next one is very long and I didn't want to shorten it just to make this one longer because it would break the flow. Enjoy this one while it lasts though because the next one will probably be a while.

Also there is far too much dialogue in this chapter so I apologise in advance.

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After the next mornings' meeting everyone with the exception of Dix and Syl who were setting up the equipment for their little trip to Logan's later that night had the rest of the day off. Those that did not need to attend the meeting were thoroughly enjoying their day off by having a good lie in.

The reason for this unusual bit of luxury was as they were all ahead of schedule, they would stop the domestic planning and begin the plan for the attack against the familiars tomorrow and Max though they should break it up.

When everyone who had no choice but to get up to go to the meeting had the rest of the day free they all hung around enjoying each other's company. As a special treat for Max, Alec had called Original Cindy and told her to come round for a few hours to see Max.

Max had been ecstatic when she saw her best friend and had left Jen with Alec, Jondy, Krit, Jace, Kat and Zane while she walked around chatting with OC. Although she had only been living in Terminal City for five days she fels as though she hadn't spoke to OC in months.

"So how is everyone?" she asked.

"We are all good, missing you though. Normal is in a state of despair again."

"I'm sure," said Max.

"So how are you and your boy?"

When all she got was a quiet "Ok" and not the 'brilliant' or 'couldn't be better' that she was expecting, OC inquired further.

"Why is there trouble in paradise?" Max was all of a sudden uneasy because of OC's choice of words, it was a phrase Logan had used last night. In had unsettled her, as she wasn't sure that her and Alec's relationship could be called 'paradise.' There was just too much going on between them and their relationship had always been complicated.

After a period of silence Max decided to confide in OC about her recent feelings and reactions to certain situations i.e. Alec and Jondy's friendship and what Logan had said the previous night.

"Girl you are mad if you think that boy would do anything to hurt you," said OC after she had heard Max's worries and concerns. "Even if he would he is not that stupid, he knows how many people would kick his ass if he did."

"You just aren't used to Alec spending a regular amount of time with someone that isn't me, you, Sketch or obviously Jen. It is just a bit weird for you at the moment Boo, but you will get used to it and realise how silly you were being."

"Thanks OC," said Max with a smile, feeling instantly better because of her best friends little piece of wisdom which had really put things in perspective for her.

"As for Logan I think you were spot on with the whole petty, bitter old man thing."

Max hugged her best friend, "God I miss you, are you sure you couldn't build up immunity to the toxins?" she asked.

"Pretty sure."

"Shame."

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Later that night Alec was heading back to the apartment with Jen in his arms when he ran into Max and OC who were heading for the bar. "You not coming for a few drinks? I haven't got to have a good talk with you yet," asked OC who wanted to poke and pry in his feeling just to confirm what she knew about him not wanting to hurt Max.

"Nah, I really wish I could but I just came from the bar. Everyone else is there having a right laugh oh and Syl and Dix are back," he explained.

"Oh how did it go?" asked Max curious to know if Logan had caused them any hassle.

"Not too bad, Syl thinks he has really changed since she last saw him and Dix is worried for your mental health that you went out with him."

OC and Max grinned, "So where are you off to now?" asked OC.

"I'm getting this one to bed, she fell asleep in my arms again when I went to see her in the nursery and I couldn't bear to put her down again," he said sheepishly.

"Well I'll come too," said Max.

"Oh no, no you go down to the bar and have a good time with OC."

"You sure?"

"I insist, so I will see you later ok?" He kissed Max and she gave Jen a kiss on the forehead.

He turned round to Original Cindy. "I'll speak to you some other time Cindy ok? It has been great seeing you no matter for how short a time."

When he hugged Cindy, she whispered into his ear. "Just look after my girl, aiight?"

"Sure thing Cindy, you didn't even have to ask."

Max stamped her foot, annoyed that they were talking about her as if she wasn't even there. "Hello, transgenic hearing remember?"

"Ok you two get going and OC just remember to say hi to Sketchy for me," he said walking away.

"Don't worry I'll be sure to send Normal all your love as well," she shouted back.

She turned round to an amused Max, "Now let's get down to the important stuff, where is this bar?"

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~~~~~~A reply to Jumoke's question of why I hate Logan so much~~~~~~

Reasons why I hate Logan, where do I start? Well I just think he has this whole goody-goody thing going on which makes me sick to my stomach. He is obsessed with pasta and all miserable and he brought Max down with him! During the first few episodes of the first season she was fun and feisty and then during series two she was moping around and too miserable to see the fine piece of man in front of her that was Alec!!! Also Logan really hates Alec so me liking him is really not an option. He is also far to old for Max and Alec is way hotter, funnier ad just a better character in general. So while Logan processes some characteristics that others might interpret as sweet, clever and amusing I see it as highly irritating, smug and slimy. The dude just totally creeps me out!!! I'm glad to have converted you to 'the dark side' (Soz I'm a star wars freak as well!) and would really like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to write this and make this chapter seem ever so slightly longer, I'm so ashamed!!! Also if you liked Logan so much before why are you reading an M/A story or are you one of these 'I don't ship' DA fans? I'm not annoyed at you asking or anything ( I liked the opportunity to share my view on Logan) I'm just curious. (God did you see how long I just rambled on for? It is like ¾ of a page in word!)