Maxie entered Jakes and didn't care that it was dirty and every lowlife in Port Charles was there leering at her, she just need an escape from her life. Georgie was gone, Robin was busy being pregnant and hormonal, and Mac was her dad, not to mention she only had one friend and he was the reason she needed to get away in the first place; so all in all Maxie had no one to talk to. So instead she decided to drink her problems away.
Johnny entered Jakes after another argument with Lulu. She just didn't understand the connection he had with his sister and he was beginning to think that she never would. As much as he hated it he felt that they would never work as long as she continued to insult his sister. It's not like he could leave Claudia she was the reason he was alive today and as she always told him, blood is thicker than water.
Right away Johnny noticed Maxie, "What brings you here?" he questioned. Maxie looked up at him, "None of your business. You should probably leave though because I don't want little Miss Lulu to think I was stalking you" Johnny smiled, as much as Lulu hated her and wanted him to stay away from her, he couldn't help liking her spirit and attitude. "Lulu doesn't control me" Maxie raised an eyebrow in suspicion as he sat next to her.
Johnny could tell by the way she held herself and the fact that she was downing shot after shot that something wasn't right with the blonde. "If you wanna talk I'll listen" Maxie looked at him sideways and due to her inebriated state started to spill her guts.
"My sister is dead and it hurts everyday to live without her in my life. But that's not why I'm here tonight. I have learned to deal with that. It's just hard because usually I can talk to her. But tonight I am getting myself drunk to erase the fact that my best friend wants to be more than friends and I can't bring myself to take the next step with him. I love him… don't get me wrong, but my sister loved him before she died, and he is the best friend I've ever had and I don't want to lose that"
Johnny nodded realizing she's talking about Spinelli. "So instead of talking to him you're going to just get drunk" Maxie took another shot before scowling at him, "Don't judge me!" Johnny laughed slightly. I took had been downing shots with the petite blonde and was beginning to feel the effects. Maxie stared at him and smiled, "So what bring the prince of darkness here?" Johnny laughed as Maxie used the nickname Spinelli gave him.
"I got in another fight with Lulu tonight."
"Aww, poor Lulu not liking her mob prince boyfriend?"
Johnny gave her a 'don't start' look before continuing. "No, she's not liking my sister" he admitted. Maxie looked confused, "Why not? Claudia is amazing!" Johnny looked at her funny, "How do you know anything about my sister?" he questioned. Maxie rolled her eyes, "Relax. Its just she's super nice to Spinelli and has nothing but god things to say about her. So in my book she is amazing. Plus her style is awesome."
Johnny laughed, "Lulu just doesn't understand the unbreakable bond I have with her" Maxie nodded, "Lulu wouldn't understand that. She may claim to be extremely loyal to her family, but she doesn't know the first thing about family and unconditional love for them." Johnny looked at her in anew light, "But you do" Maxie smiled. "That's because I've experienced it. My family forgave me for all the evil things I've done and always stood by me. I wouldn't be where I am now without the love my family gave me".
And it was then and there Johnny Zacchara felt all new emotions towards Maxie Jones, respect, admiration, and most of all attraction. Just then she caught his gaze and he slowly leaned in for a kiss. She immediately returned his affection and the two became enraptured in each other. Not even paying attention to the other patrons they quickly made their way towards the stairs.
Discarding their clothing was easy and before they knew it they were naked in bed together. Not knowing what they were doing or feeling both blamed the booze and continued to lose themselves in the other and their bodies. Once the deed was done, a few times they rolled away from each other and sighed. Just then Maxie jumped out of bed and gathered her clothing, "Okay then… well this was fun. Umm… I'm gonna go… do me a favor and don't call me" Confused Johnny watched as she dressed and scurried out of the room. Not sure of what he just did and why Johnny too dressed and left the dingy room.
Two months later
Maxie had gone back to life as usual. She explained to Spinelli that although she loved him she didn't love him that way and they had continued their friendship as if nothing had happened.
Johnny went back to Lulu who promised to call a truce with Claudia and was doing her best to keep to peace so she could keep Johnny. Johnny wanted to tell her of his infidelity but he couldn't break her heart like that, although he did admit his romp with Maxie to Claudia.
Claudia in turn paid Maxie the ten thousand she promised, even though she didn't have Lulu catch them she still slept with Johnny and a deal was a deal. Maxie, not being able to hide ten thousand dollars entering her account admitted to sleeping with Johnny to Spinelli, who was upset and disappointed, but supported her and forgave her.
Maxie sat in her bathroom as she cried. She had just found out she was pregnant. She had no idea what she was going to do. All she knew was that she was keeping her baby and Johnny Zacchara and his crazy family was not going to get their hands on her baby.