Max and Alec

"Season 2"

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Chapter 14: Harbor Lights

Joshua's house

Max was woken up by the sound of the phone ringing. At first she thought Alec was going to get it since he was moving beside her but she soon realized that he was just moving to try and get rid of the noise. Which meant that she had to get out of her nice warm bed to get the phone. All she could think was that it better be good to be waking her up on a weekend.

As she walked toward the phone she looked on the caller ID and saw that the person calling was Logan, but that was impossible because Logan never called her.

"Hello?" she asked she picked up the phone. "And this better be good Logan because I was sleeping peacefully, which we all know doesn't happen very often." She said.

"Is this Max Guevara?" as person asked on the other end of the phone.

"Who wants to know?" Max cringed when she said that. "How can I help you," she asked once she realized that she gave away who she was.

"We looked in Mr. Cale phone and your number was the first one so we figured you were family, and we have some bad news to inform you," the person said.

"You figured we were family because his last name is Cale and mine is Guevara?" Max wondered, sometimes people were just stupid.

The person on the other end of the phone didn't say anything but just continued on about what he was talking about before. "Anyways Mr. Cale…" he paused. "Mr. Cale is dead and we thought you should have been the first to know," the person said. Max was silent. "Ma'am?"

"I'm sorry but I have to go," Max said and then she hung up not giving the person a chance to say goodbye. Max walked back into her bedroom where Alec now lay awake looking at her. "Your not going to believe what happened," Max said as she sat on the bed. "Logan…he's dead," she said with a forced, weak, smile.

Alec saw right through her though bravo and brought her into his arms. "It's okay," he said as he wrapped his arms around her. "I'm here for you," he said.

For the first time in what seemed like forever Max let her tears run freely. In Alec's arms she knew nothing could touch her so she let it all out, for Logan and his family, for the mothers she and Alec never knew, and most of all for herself and the life she was forced to live. "I know he betrayed us but I didn't want him to die, he was still a friend," she said through her tears.

"I know," Alec said as he held her. He gently rubbed the top if her head in away to sooth her, to get her to stop crying. As much as he loved to see her let lose every once in awhile he never, ever like to see her cry…call it his Achilles heal or whatever.

Max pulled away from him whipping at her eyes. "I have to get outta here and doing something," she said as she got up off the bed.

"Great I'll come with you," he said as he made a move to get off the bed.

"No…no I need to be alone," she said as she walked over to him and gently kissed him. "I'm sorry," she said as she turned and walked out of the bedroom leaving Alec there alone. "I love you," he heard her say right before he heard the door to their room close. Alec remained there in silence because as much as he hated Logan sometimes the guy was still a friend…just because he accepted him for what he was and not denied him for being a freak.

Gas station

Max stood in line at the gas pump, hoping to get some gas for her bike so she could go out riding. She really needed to clear her head after the news she heard this morning. Logan is dead, for some reason that just doesn't seem right.

Logan had always been around to help when she needed, no matter if he was mad at her or not, he would still help. But now he wasn't even going to be around to ask anymore. For some reason it saddened her more than she liked.

For the past few months he has been helping Ames White track her down. He has been an enemy to her and her kind, something he always told her he would never become. So she can't even begin to understand why she is saddened by his death, she can sleep a lot better knowing that the man that knows the most about her, besides Alec, isn't helping White.

On the other hand he had been one of her only friends for two years. He helped her track down the kids from her unit when she asked, and she would always help him with his Eyes Only missions. Granted once Alec came along things changed and she started doing less and less with Logan and more and more with Alec…but isn't that what happens when you find the one you want to be with for the rest of your life?

Max's cell phone started to vibrate and when she looked at the caller ID she saw that it was Alec. Probably wondering where I am? I know I should tell him what's bothering me because he should know but these are feelings that I don't even understand yet let alone me having to expresses them. Max thought as she watched what was happening in front of her.

There had been a scuffle up ahead of her when a man on a bike cut in front of a women and her son. It didn't really bother Max since she really had all the time in the world to stand around. She didn't plan on going to work today so she really wasn't in any hurry.

But once the man got up to the gas truck the truck ran out of has. So he started complaining about how he had packages he had to deliver and he asked how he was supposed to get there without any gas. The police officer made some wise crack and told him that he was pretty enough he could hitch a ride. That was the officer first mistake since the guy on the bike obviously didn't like what was said.

The guy on the bike pulled out a guy and the officer saw this and the started to fight over the guy. Everyone around Max started to run around trying to get out of the way, everyone but her that is, her and a little boy. The boy that was standing with his mother when the biker cut them in line, he was still standing in the same spot. He was watching what was happening up by the truck.

Max saw that the gun was now pointed at the little boy, no on purpose, but still pointed at him. She dropped her bike and started to run toward him, hoping that she'll get there before the gun goes off. But she didn't make it, the gun was fired, and now her only hope was to get to the boy before the bullet.

She succeeded, but not the way she had hoped. Instead if the bullet hitting the little boy…it hit her. She fell to the ground as the blood from her body drained from her. She could see everyone running away from her and she wanted to scream out to them, to tell them to call the hospital, but no sound came from her mouth.

All she could think about was Alec, and how now she wished that she had said 'yes' to him when he asked if he could come with her. That was the last thought she had before darkness came over her as more and more of her blood flowed away from her body.

Jam Pony

Alec went to work after Max left, sure it was a weekend and he normally had off on weekends but he didn't really want to be alone. So he went to work. As soon as he walked into the Jam Pony offices he knew he was going to regret coming because it looked as if they were busy and he was going to be on his bike all day. And to top it all off he had no idea where Max was.

He walked over to Normal control center, or so he liked to call it. "Hey man, you have any deliveries I can take?" Alec asked as he looked at his boss.

"Cindy wants to talk to you…she said it was important," He said not even looking up at the young man that he idolizes. He loved Alec, but he didn't understand what he saw in Max.

"Okay," Alec said as he walked away from his bosses counter and went over to where OC was sitting by her locker. "What's up girl…I heard you had something important to tell me," Alec said as he looked at the back of her head. "Are you not going to look at me either…man this is the last time I decide to come to work on a weekend." OC turned around and the first thing he noticed was that she had been crying, and from how red her face was, she had been crying for a long time. "What happened?" Alec asked.

OC stood up so that she was eye level, or at least somewhat, with Alec. "Alec there is something I need to tell you," she said.

Alec was nodded his head, "Yeah I already know that…what?" he asked growing concerned.

OC got on her tiptoes and whispered in Alec's ear that Max had been shot this morning and they had taken her to Harbor Lights. She didn't feel that they whole Jam Pony crew had to know, the only reason she knew was because they had called her because OC was the last person that Max called. So she was the last number in her Call History on her phone.

"Why am I just now finding out about this!" he asked as he threw his bag down and ran out of Jam Pony. He ran just fast enough so he didn't blur but man did he want to.

"He really loves that girl…why?" Normal asked as OC came up to the counter. Normal knew too but only because OC told him so Alec could leave without trouble.

"Maybe you should try to get to know her," OC said as she grabbed a package and left the offices. She needed to clear her head and pray for her girl.

Harbor Lights

Max awoke on her room, and as she looked around she saw a whole bunch of monitors beeping and beeping. She started to rip off the things that were connected to both her and the monitors. This was the last place she wanted to be, ever since her early years at Manticore she hated hospitals. She guessed that it was because they always be experiments on her in a hospital room.

Max looked around and she noticed that she was the only one in the room. And more than ever at that very moment she wished that Alec was here with her. Because this was the easiest place that White would be able to find her. And even though she could take care of herself she always felt a lot safer when Alec was around.

Max started to climb out of her hospital bed when the door opened. One of the nurses walked in and smiled. "You shouldn't be out of bed Mrs. McDowell," she said as she walked over to were Max was standing. "Your husband called and said he would be here in a few minutes," she said as she slightly guided Max back into bed. "In the mean time you need to rest," she said as she walked back out of the room.

Well, well, well, looks like Alec and I are married. Max thought as a smile came to her lips. She never thought of when they got married, which she hopped they would yet she would never tell him that, of taking his last name. But it sounded kind of nice. Max McDowell.

Just as she was about to go back to sleep the door opened again. This time the nurse walked in with an even bigger smile on her face. "Well Mrs. McDowell all I can say is…nice catch," the nurse said as she walked out of the room and Alec replaced her.

He had a cocky grin on his face and Max knew that she was never going to hear the end of this. "I called Sam and told him that you were here, he said he would be right over," Alec paused. "He is dealing with your file, so nothing is going to happen," he said as he sat on the bed next to her.

"If I knew this is what it took to be called Mrs. McDowell I would have gotten my ass shot a long time ago," she said with a sarcastic tone of voice. When he didn't respond Max took hold of his hand. "Alec…I'm fine," she said.

"Max I was scared," he said. "OC just said you had been shot, she didn't tell me if it was fatal or not," he said as he gripped her hand tighter. "As much as I know we both know you could use this break I think we need to get outta here, because it won't be long before White finds out where we are," he said as he stood up. "I'll be back," he said as he walked toward the door.

"Alec…" Max called to him and when he turned around she smiled. "I love you," she said.

"I love you too," he said as he walked out of her room making sure to close the door behind him. Max kept looking at the closed door as of willing Alec to walk back through it but he didn't. It didn't really bother he because she knew he would be back for her.

Somewhere in Seattle

Logan Cale had killed himself and White couldn't believe it. He had giving the man everything, a chance to no be killed by him for starters. And what did he want in return, nothing but information and X5 that they both know. But he couldn't handle it, so he up and shot himself to get rid of the pressure.

Footsteps were heard and when White turned around he saw his trusty assistant Otto. "What is it?" White asked in his usual bitter tone.

"A female with a barcode on the back of her neck was brought in at Harbor Lights hospital early this morning," Otto said knowing that White didn't like when people beat around the bush.

"Great," he said. "Get the team ready…we leave in a hour," White said as he looked out over to the water. It was finally time, he was going to get to bring in 452.

Harbor Lights

Max was woken up by the sound of her door being closed. Alec looked at her and then he looked back at the floor. "I was just talking to the doctor," he said and Max looked out the window. "Why didn't you tell me?" he asked.

Max looked back at him with tears in her eyes. "In case something like this happened, I didn't want you to feel like it was your fault again." She said. "So?" she asked. He hung his head, "Thought so," she said as tears came down her face.

"Were you even planning on telling me or were you hoping that I wouldn't notice once you started to get fatter?" he asked.

"Alec I wanted to tell you about the baby…I did…"

"But…I know there is a but somewhere," he said. "Is it not mine or something?" he asked. Max looked at him.

"That's not fair, you know I'm not like that," she said as she got up out of bed with a wince. The stitches still hurt. "You know it was yours…I don't know why you would think otherwise." She said.

He hung his head. "I know…I'm sorry," he said. "I just don't understand why you didn't tell me you were pregnant," he said.

"Because if I happened to lose it again I didn't want you to go back into a depression state like before. You were just getting out of it," she said as she walked over to him.

"How long did you know?" he asked.

"About a month," she said as she put her arms up around his neck. "I was going to tell you tonight. I had a big romantic dinner planned and everything," she said. "OC was going to cook it," she said when he gave her a weird look. Max moved over to the window. "Did the doctor tell you anything else?" she asked.

"He said you will still be able to have children, it just missed your major organs," he said as he came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "You should have told me," he whispered in her ear.

"I know," she said as she turned around in his arms. "I think it's time to go," she said and he looked at her concerned and she nodded her head toward the window. Alec looked out the window and saw White entering the hospital. "I honestly have no idea how he finds us so fast," she said as she walked over to the bag he had brought with him. When she opened it she was an outfit of hers with a leather jacket. "You know me so well," she said as she started to get dressed, slowly.

Together they slowly made their way out of Max's hospital room. Making sure to keep to themselves so they didn't attract attention to themselves as they made their way through the halls of Harbor Lights hospital.

"Any idea where we're headed?" Alec asked as the started to ascend a flight of stairs.

"I heard some of the nurses talking about the top floor being under construction," she said as she looked at him. "That means no one will be up there," she said with a smile.

Alec couldn't bring himself to notice the fact that Max was slowly turning herself into a leader, and a good one at that. She was beginning to take control of the situation and handling it like a pro. Neither one of them knew that this is what she had made for, she was made to lead. Manticore figured that a women leader would be better for some units because of their ability for quick decisions. And the result was Max.

They walked into the top floor of the hospital and nothing worked. Being that it was now night outside the top floor was completely dark, but with their enhanced sight the darkness didn't bother them. They made their way easily through the halls making their way to the roof, where they could hopefully get to the next building over with one good leap.

As Alec was about to follow Max through the door he heard footsteps behind him and when he turned around he came fact to face with Ames White. He quickly shut the door before he was able to exit because he didn't want Max getting hurt worse than she already was, he figured he could take White.

"Well if it isn't 494, 452's sidekick," he taunted as he walked closer to Alec. "Don't you ever wonder what it is she sees in you. She is always coming to you aid," he added.

"You don't know what your talking about," Alec said as he got into fighting stance.

"Oh I don't. Wasn't it you 494 that cost her your child?" he asked and before he knew Alec was on top of him. Hitting him with all the strength he had. White's vision was starting to get cloudy before he finally retaliated. White used his feet to propel Alec off of him.

When Alec hit the near by wall he was back on his feet in an instant. White was coming toward him but this time White didn't get a chance to hit him since he grabbed a near by brick and brought it into his face. White hit the floor and Alec knowing when he was up against more than he could handle alone left before White had a chance to wake up.

When Alec reached for the knob he heard a noise and when he turned around he saw White getting to his feet. "You've got to be kidding me," he mumbled as he swung the door open and ran for the roof. Once he hit the rooftop he saw no sign of Max. "Maxie!" he screamed and then he saw her waving her hand on the roof of the building across the street.

But before he had a chance to move his feet White had tackled him. "You thought you could get away that easy 494," White said into his ear. The next thing Alec knew he was being swung by his feet into a wall. His body hit the floor and he looked up at White. "Honestly 452 has to find herself a real man," he said.

"I already have," a voice said and when White turned to look he saw nothing but a lead pipe hitting him in the face. "Come on," Max said as she reached down and grabbed Alec's hand. "You think you can make the jump?" she asked and he nodded.

When White opened his eyes again he saw 452 and 494 jumping from rooftop to rooftop before finally disappearing into the night. He hung his head in shame, "the Conclave is not going to like this," he said as he picked himself up and made him way through the hospital once again.

Joshua's house (Max and Alec's room)

Alec was walking out of the bathroom when he saw Max sitting on the bed. As soon as he got home the first thing he did was grab a shower. He didn't know why but all of a sudden he felt really dirty. Max was sitting on the bed looking at him. He walked over to her and stood in from of her.

"I say you still should have told me about the baby," he said as he looped one of the towels around his neck.

"I know," Max, said as she placed a kiss on his stomach. "I'm sorry," she said as she kissed him again in the same spot. She wrapped her arms around his waist as she leaned back in the bed bring him down with her. "The fun is in the trying right?" she said with a smirk and he let out a laugh before his lips descended down onto hers.

OC's room

OC woke up and looked at the girl standing in the doorway. "What's wrong Boo?" she asked.

"Looks like my sister finally found happiness," the girl said.

"You can hear them?" OC asked trying to hear herself.

"Oh yeah and I like what I hear…she is laughing," the girl said as he turned to OC. "You have no idea how long I have waited to hear that," she added.

Zane's room

Asha was asleep neck to him and his arm was under her enabling him to move. But he didn't hear Max and Alec and that brought a smile to his lips in the darkened room. Another smile that came to his lips was when OC brought home Syl. He figured it was about time his two sisters found happiness.

Asha stirred next to him and he looked down at her blonde hair. And it was about time he found happiness too.

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AN: I hope you liked it!