Mac entered the PCPD the next day on a mission. He headed directly for their computer expert.

"Hey, Officer Lacey."

"Yes, Commissioner."

"I need a background check on Damien Spinelli."

"Morgan's tech guy?"

"Yeah. Anything you can get on him before he showed up in Port Charles."

"Sure."

Next, he found his way to the office of District Attorney Alexis Davis. Luckily she was in and at her desk.

"Mac. What can I do for you?" She asked brightly.

"I need a favor actually."

"What?"

"Well, it's really for Maxie. Since she can't talk to Spinelli right now," Alexis nodded, "and he probably wouldn't talk to me, I was hoping that either you or Diane could speak with him for me."

"About what?"

"Basic stuff. If he plans to keep working for Jason, is he going to go back to school, how he plans to support my daughter and their child?"

"Stop right there." Alexis stood and walked around the desk to shut the door. "Maxie's…"

"Pregnant, yes."

"And its Spinelli's?"

"So she tells me."

"And you're okay with this?"

"Honestly? I'd tear him to pieces if I could. But Maxie would never speak to me again."

"Does he know?"

"Not according to Maxie, but he always knows things he shouldn't. So, will you do me the favor?"

"Of course. Although Diane will probably have to do the questioning."

"Thank you, Alexis."

--

Diane strode in to Alexis' office about an hour later.

"Alright Alexis, what was so important that I had to rush down here?"

Alexis closed the door and returned to her desk. "That was rushing?"

"Don't start."

"I had a very strange visit from Commissioner Scorpio a while ago."

"If you think you've dug something up on one of my clients…"

"No, actually, he was hoping we could dig something up for him."

"I beg your pardon?"

"Mac is wondering about Spinelli's future prospects."

"Spinelli?" Diane laughed. "Why would he want to know that?"

"Because, my dear Diane, it seems that Jason Morgan's young protégée has gotten the Police Commissioner's daughter pregnant."

"Oh…my…Lord." Diane's mouth dropped.

"Yeah, that was how I reacted."

"Are you sure?"

"Well, Mac seemed pretty sure."

"I knew there was something going on between them…but I didn't think it had gone that far."

"At least you knew something was happening."

"They were inseparable. Of course something was happening." Diane waved her hand dismissively. "So, the Commissioner wants me to speak to Mr. Spinelli about this."

"Yes, but he doesn't know about the baby. Or shouldn't know, at least."

"Maxie hasn't told him?"

"No. Apparently he's been keeping her away for her safety."

"Oh yes. Well, maybe it's time for Mr. Spinelli to start his P.I. firm."

"His what?"

"He did a private investigator course online. I sort of imagine it as Mr. Morgan, Max, Milo, Mr. Spinelli, and possibly Detective Spencer working out of some dive on the docks. Mr. Spinelli handles the computers and the others run around chasing people. It's all very…manly."

Alexis had her head down on the desk, laughing hysterically.

"What, you don't see it?"

"I do, actually, that's what's so funny. Think we could talk them into it?"

"Just give me time." Diane stood. "So, I'll speak to Mr. Spinelli today. Lunch, tomorrow?"

"Sure."

"And we should stop at Kate's; take the little mother to lunch with us."

"Give her some advice."

"Exactly. See you."

--

Jason opened his door to greet Diane.

"Mr. Morgan, how good to see you today." She walked past him into the penthouse.

"Diane? Do you need something?"

"Is Mr. Spinelli here?"

"He's in the kitchen. Spinelli!" He turned to face her. "What's this about?"

Spinelli ambled in before she could answer, his arms laden with orange soda and barbeque chips.

"The Master called?" He started when he saw Diane and dropped the food on the coffee table. "Oh, Lady of Justice. I assume you are here for Stone Cold so I will retire…"

"No, Mr. Spinelli, I'm here to see you. I realized that I've never been officially hired as your attorney, so I thought we'd take care of that."

"Why does the Jackal require an attorney?"

Diane laughed.

"You know why." Jason replied.

"I have the paperwork here." Diane rifled through her briefcase. "And of course, I'll need some basic information."

"Information?" Spinelli sounded overwhelmed.

"Place of birth, parents' names, education. The basics." Diane tried to sound disinterested, but from the way Jason looked at her, she didn't think it had worked.

"The Jackal was born in Tennessee. I was raised by my granny in Oakfield." Spinelli began.

"Your parents?"

"My maternal one passed on. Her name was Lucy."

He changed subjects quickly. "I was attending PCU."

"What were you studying?"

He shrugged. "Computers."

"Naturally. Do you intend to return to school?"

"Not at this time."

"Do you expect to work for Jason your whole life?"

Jason broke in, giving Diane a look. "No, he doesn't."

"Stone Cold?" Spinelli looked shocked.

"Eventually, he's going to be Jackal P.I., right Spinelli?"

"Yes. Someday." Spinelli agreed.

Diane looked over her notes. "We missed one thing."

"What?"

"Your father's name."

"I'm afraid that will have to remain unanswered, as the Jackal does not know his name." Spinelli looked at Diane defiantly.

Jason decided it was time to talk to Diane alone. "Spinelli, will you excuse us a moment?"

"Of course. I will retire to my regrettably pink room."

Spinelli bounded up the stairs.

Jason turned to Diane.

"What was that about?"

"I wanted to get to know Mr. Spinelli more?"

"Right, Diane. Did you talk to Robin? Or Maxie?"

"Of course not. I spoke to Alexis"

"How does she know?"

"Know what, Mr. Morgan?"

"Diane." Jason just looked at her.

"Alright. Commissioner Scorpio told her. He wanted us to find out Mr. Spinelli's ability to care for Miss Jones and the child."

"I pay him enough."

"You know that's not what the Commissioner is concerned about."

Jason shrugged.

"Did you know about his father?"

"He said something once about abandoned children that made me suspect."

"Hmmm."