The Heart of Spinelli's Maximista

What is Maxie Jones thinking? Where has our gorgeous, classy, budding Maximista gone? Somehow watching Maxie up to her old tricks is more poignant and painful this time. Slowly, like Spinelli, over the past five months, I have been able to see the heart of the Maximista, and I fell in love with the woman Maxie could be. Now this.

Maxie Jones was such a beautiful child, but her heart was literally broken. As a child, it was her precious cousin, Barbara Jean (BJ) who gave her heart to mend Maxie's. Over the years, Maxie has experienced heart ache so many times. The one-two punch, of the horrific murders of both her younger sister and erstwhile boyfriend at the hands of a serial killer, seemed more than Maxie's heart could bear. Enter the hapless hacker, Damien Spinelli. This time it was Spinelli who gave his heart to mend the lovely Maximista's broken one.

Today, it was my heart breaking for Maxie as she shamelessly, recklessly used her body to seduce Lulu's latest boyfriend, Johnny just for spite. Why is Maxie compelled to embarrass and degrade herself by literally throwing herself at Lulu's boyfriend? Last summer, Maxie spiraled down this same self-destructive path with Logan. Over the past five months, Maxie seemed to blossom, growing even through the pain of her loss, and now it is more heartbreaking than ever to watch as Maxie starts her painful cycle of devastation again.

As much as my heart broke for Maxie, I agonized more for Spinelli who watched the beginning of his fabulous Maximista's deconstruction before his very eyes. The heart of Spinelli touched me very deeply today as he demonstrated his understanding and acceptance of Maxie for precisely who she is with all her faults.

Mr. Spinelli, you demonstrated the heart of a mature gentleman who deserves love and respect just the way you are.

Vixenella's Video of the Day: Someone to Watch Over Me sung by Linda Ronstadt. This video about Maxie's tragic quest for love was prepared by Spencerfanfirst/Spikey. Enjoy.

Me Thinks the Maximista Doeth Protest Too Much

Maxie is saying one thing, but her behavior strongly suggests something else. Are Maxie's feelings for Spinelli truly just those of a friend and brother, or is there something more?

Historically, Maxie is not one to send mixed signals. Maxie is one of the most direct characters on GH, and for the most part, her words match her actions. Maxie's words matched her behavior perfectly when she told Spinelli she didn't think of him as a toy, and then kissed him full in the mouth.

After Ian tried to kill her, Maxie ran into Spinelli's arms and held on to him as if her life depended on it. She perceived Spinelli as her hero, and her words matched her actions when she told the PCPD "Spinelli did most of the saving."

So, how shall we reconcile Maxie's behavior over the past couple months with her words this week indicating she sees Spinelli only as a friend or brother? Atypical for Maxie, but there appears to be dissonance between her "words" and her "behavior." Which should we believe express Maxie's true feeling for Spinelli what she says or what she does? Maybe, that is part of the story.

Sadly, Maxie told Robin she cares too much for Spinelli to have sex with him. Apparently, Maxie has had at least a passing thought about a sexual relationship with Spinelli and discarded the notion. Is Maxie's clear understanding of her own track record holding her back?

Much has been made of Spinelli's "physical make-over." Perhaps some attention should be directed to Maxie's need for an "emotional make-over" before she can grasp the depth of her feelings for Spinelli.

Dig below the surface of what we are seeing and hearing from both Maxie and Spinelli. Could we find the hallmark of a profound, deep love story…dare we hope, told, over the long-term as only the soap genre can?


Vixenella's Video of the Day: Song "Best Friends" by Pearl Baily - From the Disney movie Fox and Hound. Clips courtesy of the Opposite Attraction Fan Forum. Thanks to Soapfankatie for this lovely reminder... regardless of where the road takes Spixie...both Maxie and Spinelli have found "best friends."