Once at the agency, Maddie was put in the cellar, away from Cooper's so called relatives. Cooper had his bullet proof metal replaced with his old, and then he went with Max, Finn and Holley to see just how good Max was at shooting.

"I am still very confused as to how you are able to have a weapon at such a young age." Cooper said as Finn booted up the simulation they would be using. Max proudly showed Cooper the small gun he had in his right wing.

"I'm not supposed to have it, but my mo-, I mean, Maddie, had it put in for me by a car in the black market. She then taught me how to use it."

Cooper couldn't even respond. He was in too much shock.

"Let's see how you do then." Holley said as the empty space in front of them materialized into an indoor gun range. Yes, they had normal gun ranges that weren't simulations, but Max pleaded to try a simulation, and he was in awe.

"This is amazing.." He gasped.

"Let's see how you do." Finn smiled. He pointed a tire to the targets across from them. They were in the shape of cars, and had targets printed on them. Max got himself ready, aimed, and shot at each target with precision and speed.

"I must say, I'm impressed." Cooper smiled at him after they finished off the session. The simulation was shut down and the two headed back to Cooper's office.

"I have practiced a lot." Max said. "Your compliments make me feel welcomed."

"What do you mean?"

"Maddie never complimented me. She just told me I could do better. I tried to do better."

"I think you do very well at shooting." Cooper said, letting the small plane go first into his office. "You did better than me when I was your age."

Max suddenly didn't say anything and looked away. Cooper realized he must have hit a nerve.

"What's wrong? Was it what I said?" Cooper asked, becoming concerned.

"No.." Max started. "I just, want to know, if I am actually adopted, where my parents are, and why they left me."

Cooper looked at his computer for a second. "I imagine if we found out where you were adopted from, you could get some answers, however, I don't believe Maddie would tell anyone."

"She would probably say I am still her child."

"Probably." Cooper agreed. "Our technology is not advanced enough however to search through the world for similar DNA. Our lab can take a DNA test, but I do not know how efficient they are with finding results on family."

"That's okay. Right now I'm just glad to be away." Max glanced out the window of Cooper's office. "I mean, I loved life before, but it was just too stressful and full of responsibility."

"Yes, I understand. You're still too young and have a childhood to live."

Max was silent for a moment. "So, where will I go for the night?"

"Any one of us." Cooper said. "I'd rather you not stay here all by yourself."

"Is it dangerous?"

"Oh, no. This building is completely safe. I just figure you will get lonely being all alone. This building isn't exactly a cozy house."

Max thought a moment. "Can I stay with you?"

"Of course." Cooper said, smiling a little. He was still shocked at how small he was, and figured it not to be an issue getting him inside his house.

Max smiled back.

Before everyone left for the night, Max made it a mission and tracked down Finn in his office.

"Hey, Finn, right?" he asked.

"Yes, I'm Finn." Finn replied, turning to face the small plane.

"Can I ask now why Cooper doesn't like dogs?"

"Oh, yes, I suppose." Finn shut the door behind him and sighed. "Now, this is just a rumor, but he was attacked when he was young by a stray dog."

"Really?"

"Yes. Some say the dog was vicious, and others say the dog was only excited to see him. He correlates a dogs' saliva to, blood, and will do anything in his power to get away." ((or oil?))

"Oh.." Max looked down. "I will do my best to not speak of them then."

"Good idea. Cooper won't talk about it and he likes to keep the subject at bay."

Max found Cooper locking up his office and followed him out after everyone left for the night.

"I have a spare bedroom you can use if you would like." Cooper told him as they arrived.

"Okay."

After a nice meal that Max was definitely not used to, Cooper prepared him for bed. Max looked around the nice tidy room before turning to Cooper. "I love it."

Cooper smiled. "Excellent. I try to keep it as clean as possible. Do you need anything more?"

"No, I'm fine." Max said, settling down. "Goodnight."

"Goodnight, Max." Cooper backed out of the room. "Just holler if you need anything. I'll be right next door." He shut the door a crack and retreated to his own room. It didn't take long for Max to fall asleep. He had been exhausted from the days events.

That night, Max woke suddenly to a horrible dream. He breathed hard as he looked around the darkened room, realizing he had been safe. He didn't dare try and wake Cooper, and tried to go back to sleep, but the dream stayed on his mind and he couldn't get in a wink.

The next morning, Cooper had woken up to his alarm, and went to check on Max. Max was out like a light.

"Max, it's time to get up." Cooper rolled forwards and gently nudged him. Max only stirred.

"I know it's a bit early but I can't have you staying here all day by yourself." He nudged a little harder and Max opened his eyes slowly.

"I had a bad dream last night.." He muttered. "I didn't sleep well.."

"Why didn't you come and get me?" Cooper asked.

"I didn't know I could.."

"Of course you can. But let's get up now. You can catch up on sleep in my office."

Once Max entered Cooper's office he took up a corner and settled down. Cooper couldn't even get in a word before Max had fallen asleep. Cooper decided to take this time then to speak to Maddie.

Cooper only wanted answers. He drove down to the cellars alone and came up upon Maddie, who was sitting peacefully in the middle of the cell she was in.

"Good morning, Cooper." She purred. "How are you doing?"

Cooper didn't reply. " Tell me the location of my parents."

"Well, I wouldn't know. I haven't seen them since I saw you at the mansion."

"You have to have some sort of contact with them. Future plans, anything."

"And I would tell you, why? They know where C.H.R.O.M.E is. They know where your house is. They probably know where you are now, right here. I can only say that in a matter of time, they'll find you first. Or maybe someone else."

"If you think I'm afraid of them, you are wrong." Was all Cooper said before speeding away. He had to let every agent know that C.H.R.O.M.E could be in potential danger.

Okay, so... idk how cars work okay. they are machines, they don't bleed, so, idk

as a human Cooper relates dog saliva to blood, but what does a dog in the cars verse look like? i dunno!