A/N: Thanks to anyone who is reading, reviews are love.

Oh won't you walk through
And bust in the door
And take me away
Oh no more mistakes
Cause in your eyes I'd like to stay...

(Thinking of You- Katy Perry)

Two Weeks Later

Sunday night dinner…it was nice to know that there was still some tradition in her life. It was never quite the same after Georgie but they had clung to any semblance of normality these days.

"Where's Johnny?" Robin asked opening the door before she had the chance to knock.

Maxie's face contorted, "I don't know" she said before spying a toddling Emma, "Oh there's the gorgeous girl that mommy actually dressed in matching clothes today" she told her making the girl giggle, "Seriously Robs, I love you but you dress your child like she just came to America, not a good look"

Her cousin rolled her eyes, "Is that deflection Miss Jones?"

"I don't need to deflect anything, Johnny is a big boy, he can find dinner by himself" she said shrugging.

Eyeing her suspiciously, "You know, is this the evolved Maxie? You use to go eight shades of crazy if Jesse, Cooper, or…" she said before stopping to leave his name out, "Even looked at another girl and now you have this whole nonchalant thing…spill"

There was nothing really to spill. When she hooked up with Johnny they both new what it was…sex, friendship but neither were good in relationships so he kept his bedroom, she kept hers and it worked out perfectly.

"Johnny isn't my boyfriend. Considering how we started both of us realize we are too monogamously challenged to put labels on our relationship. It works for us" she told her realizing how it sounded.

Shaking her head Robin smiled, "Well whatever works for you" she said as Cruz walked through the door.

"Maxie" he greeted before scooping up Emma, "There's one of my girls" he said kissing her head and putting her down. Then he smiled at Robin, "And there's my other one" he finished pressing his lips to hers for a couple of long seconds.

Making a face Maxie shook her head, "So not cute" she told them even though it kind of was. For a long time she thought Patrick was the one to make all Robin's dreams come true but when that fell apart Robin found the strength to pick herself back up and not give up on love. As much as Maxie admired the trait she didn't really believe it was realistic. Love usually ended up with loss…so it was easier to just close her already damaged heart before it had the chance to wreak more havoc.

Olivia peaked her head out the door to the kitchen, "I hope you guys like baked ziti" she hollered.

Robin turned to Maxie, "Be nice"

Shrugging her off she gave a pained smile, "Oh I just love ziti" she yelled back before muttering, "Although my ass doesn't"

Cruz stifled a laugh and Robin elbowed him in the ribs, "Mac" she reminded.

Sighing Maxie walked towards the kitchen…Olivia didn't deserve Mac but no one deserved Mac in her eyes…and he seemed really, really happy…she was kind of getting use to this whole putting other peoples happiness before her own.

OoO

As soon as she pushes through the apartment door she is annoyed by the sight of Claudia with her red boots on her coffee table.

"Aw, there's the little fashionista" she cooed patronizingly.

Glaring at her Maxie walked by, "If Nikolas finally wised up and sent you packing, you can't stay here"

The woman rolled her eyes and got up, "Actually I was here to bring John's suit over for the wedding. You're going right? Lulu is so excited she can hardly contain herself about Dillon, and Spinelli…and Steffy"

It was at the name that her throat went dry but she wasn't going to let Claudia goad her into another fight. Still, the name repeated in her head over and over taunting her with the realization of why Claudia looked like the cat that ate the canary.

"That's great, I'm happy for Dillon…and Lulu" she said with the smile as fake as a Prado bag.

Leaning in Claudia smiled, "From pictures you should be happy for Spinelli too…Steffy is gorgeous, and from what I hear, she totally adores Spinelli…looks like he got out of Port Charles just in time"

Before she could formulate a response Johnny walked out of the hallway, "Maxie, I didn't know you were home" he stated happily.

Shooting one last look at Claudia she turned to him, "Why don't you get rid of her and come to my bedroom tonight" she said running a manicured finger over his chest.

He smiled, "Ten minutes"

"I'll be waiting"

When he came in she was already naked and in the bed. Pulling him atop her she made quick time out of removing his clothes. The picture of Spinelli and some mystery girl was playing tricks with her head, and she was hoping Johnny could help drown out of the sound of her heart pounding in her ears. It's fast, pounding, the way they both like it…hot and intense…but it's not the same, not when her skin can feel the soft touch of a lover's fingers…or taste someone else's lips with the touch of his mouth. When it's done she lies silently staring at the ceiling wondering where the hell everything went wrong.

One Month Later

"Finally done" Kate said at 9:00pm.

Maxie rolled her neck trying to get the kinks out, "Thank goodness, I am starving and I can't wait to get these shoes off" she complained.

Kate waved her hand in her direction, "Go home, I am"

Grabbing her purse Maxie pulled out the vibrating phone, "Are you still downstairs, good I'll meet you there in five" she said before climbing into the elevator.

Walking through the lobby she saw Johnny leaning against the wall, "Finally" he complained teasingly.

They made their way down the hallway past the ballrooms until her eyes connected with two brown eyes, "Dillon" she said shakily.

He wore a smile on his face. He had matured since she had last seen him. His trademark hair was now cut shorter and darker, his face was slimmer and tanned, "Maxie" he said before opening his arms to hug her.

It was awkward for a moment but when he pulled away she looked in his eyes and saw the boy her sister had loved for most of her short life, "Long time no see, how have you been good"

Mumbling a response she looked beside her, "Dillon, this is Johnny" she introduced.

A flash of something passed over his face but he thrust out his hand, "Nice to meet you"

"You too"

From inside the room she heard a familiar voice, "Dillon" Lulu called coming out and greeting them.

Biting her lip she looked at them, "Maxie, Johnny" she greeted tersely.

Dillon smiled, "It was nice to see you, we should get to our rehearsal dinner…um, we'll be seeing you at the wedding right" he asked waiting for Maxie to nod, "Good" he said honestly.

Before they could turn away there were footsteps behind them and Maxie turned to look at a gorgeous girl wearing a million watt smile, "Lulu" she said happily.

Lulu smiled back opening her arms and squealed, "Steffy!"

The realization was instantaneous and then her eyes looked beyond the girl to the smiling guy…her guy. His hair was cleanly cropped, his dark jeans fitted to his body, a button down shirt sleeves rolled up, and glasses now covering up those evergreen colored eyes but he was still her Spinelli…and then he heard the one word that brought her back home.

"Maximista"