A/N- K guys, I have a few here, and I would appreciate it if you would take the few minutes to read them. Thanks. :)

1) I wanted to thank everyone who has been reviewing this story. To think this started out as a little Valentine's Day story that I wrote because I was feeling bummed about not having a Valentine. It was because of all of your wonderful thoughts that I continued to write. So thank you very much.

2) If you have a been a silent reader this whole time, could you please just leave a little review to let me know you're there? I'd like to know some more of the people who have been reading my stuff.

3) I have been considering writing a sequel to this story, so if you would like me to, just tell me, and I will!

4) I would like to dedicate this entire story to all my peeps at the DATV.com bulletin board. AJQuest, BlackWolf, Medusa, Shorty, Tink, Speeds, Flin, SilverFang, Nevermind. Without them, this story would never have been started. Thanks guys!

5) I would especially like to thank Aimee for putting up with all of my chats, and helping me out so much with the last few chapters of the story. Without you, I would have been lost! Thank you!

And now that I have totally rambled on, here is the conclusion of Thoughtful Gifts. I hope it is what you were expecting, and that you enjoy it! :)

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Two weeks later:

Logan carefully kept his eyes on the road, but at the same time, kept glancing over at his love. He wished that they were on the road going to his uncle's cabin for their honeymoon, like they had been doing in that dream that he had had not too long ago. They weren't, but this was close enough. He had everything planned out, and knew in his mind that this would be a weekend that neither of them would ever forget. He had even promised Max that before they had left, causing her to give in and go away on this mystery weekend that he had refused to tell her anything about. Everything had finally calmed down in their lives, and they both felt that they needed some time away from the world for a change. It had been a couple of weeks since Max had managed to save Devon, and Logan had arranged a new identity for him, allowing him to basically drop off the face of the planet. Lydecker was put in his place once again by a smooth gesture from Max that she had described to Logan later on that night over dinner, and, with a huge sum of money coming his way, Normal was letting Max do whatever she wanted, thus allowing her to take a long vacation. According to Logan, everything was right with the world for a change. Logan smiled at the thought of this moment of peace that both he and Max deserved so much. Finally giving in to the beauty of the girl beside him, he broke the silence that was hanging in the air. "Like I promised Max, I'm going to make sure that this is a weekend that you will never forget."

"And why is that again?"

"Because, this has been my ultimate fantasy with you for as long as I can remember."

"Can you at least tell me where we're going then? Let me in on this little fantasy dealio of yours?"

"I think I'll make you wait." Logan turned to look at the girl beside him once more after making sure he was still in the proper lane on the road. This time as he looked at her, he took in every detail, even more so than he normally did. She sat slouched against the seat, no longer holding onto the rigidity that Manticore had once required of her. Her beautiful eyes were completely covered by a dark black blindfold that he had placed over them before he and Max had even left his apartment. Max sat facing forward, looking out the front window, and seemed to be trying with all of her might to figure out just where the heck they were going. A grin was firmly plastered on her face, as she turned to face her tormenter.

"Well, all I can say is, this better be worth all the secrecy."

Logan smiled at her, even though she couldn't see it, and slightly leaned towards her to place a quick peck on her head. He made sure that it was quick, because he had to keep his eyes on the road. "It is, trust me." After a few more minutes of driving, they arrived at their destination, and Logan stopped the car, put it in park, and pulled the key out of the ignition. He got out of the car, and made his way around to Max's side so that he could help her out. He opened the door, and took her hand in his.

She carefully stepped out of the car and stretched, taking in a deep breath. "Hmmm, we're at your uncle's cabin!"

Logan looked to Max with surprise written on his face, but then shook his head and laughed slightly. "Damn those enhanced senses!"

Max chuckled at Logan. "Hey, what can I do? I can't help it!"

"Ok fine, but don't be using them too much. I don't want you to totally guess what the surprise is!"

Max pouted her pout that she knew Logan couldn't resist. Logan sighed, and pulled her towards the cabin, being extra careful that she wouldn't trip on the stairs. Once inside, he led her to the couch, and sat her down. "Ok, now don't move, and DON'T think about taking off that blindfold!"

Max opened her mouth and drew in a breath to get ready for her next words. "I'm not!"

Logan smiled, thinking back to the last time they were in this situation. He had stood up in front of her for the first time. He smiled, thinking back to that wonderful moment, but he quickly got back to the task at hand. Logan kneeled in front of Max, and placed his hands on her thighs. He leaned in and gave her a small kiss on her forehead. "Good. I'll be back in a bit. I just have to get some things together. Now, no snooping around! Just sit there and be a good girl."

"Yes sir!" Max gave Logan a mock salute, and smiled when he kissed her again. As soon as he left, Logan had managed to leave Max wondering about what he was going to do. He said that this was his ultimate fantasy with me. I wonder what it is? And we're at his uncle's cabin, so it could be anything! Maybe a dinner? No, we do that all the time. Flowers? Nah, that's not an ultimate fantasy. I can't even think straight. With all the training I've been forced to do in my life, I should be able to come up with something that he wants to do with me. I just can't seem to do it right now. How anyone could have such an effect on me to make me not even think straight, I'll never know.

"Ok, you ready?"

Logan's sudden presence in the room and his words, dragged Max out of her thoughts. "As ready as I'll ever be. Can I take off the blindfold yet?"

"Not yet. Don't worry, I'll tell you when!" Logan reached for Max's hand, and pulled her to her feet. "Come on."

Max felt Logan's hand touch hers, and her heart started to race. Then once again, she was being led somewhere. She used all of her senses, even though Logan had told her not to, but it was simply out of habit. She could feel the warm air of the night on her face as she and Logan went outside. After a bit of walking, Max could hear the sounds of water lapping up on shore. Logan was silent, and his hand on her leg made her jump.

"It's ok Max, just lift your leg."

Max obediently did so, letting Logan guide her, and when she put her foot down, the ground moved below it. It's a boat! Understanding what she was getting into, Max felt a bit more confidence as to understanding the situation, rush through her body. She fully climbed on board, and felt her way to one of the seats so she could sit down. As she moved to get more comfortable, Max could feel the boat shift in the water as Logan got in. The engine roared to life, and as they picked up speed, Max could feel the wind brushing past her face as they rode out into the darkness. Max closed her eyes, even though they were already blindfolded, and let out a happy sigh. This reminded her so much of her Ninja, and all the happy nights she spent on it, racing through the streets of Seattle. It was one of the best feelings in the world, and it was being re-created right here. Logan looked at Max in concern when he heard her sigh, but when he saw her face, he knew exactly what she was thinking about. Max could sense Logan standing right in front of her, steering the boat, so she decided to play. She reached up, and grabbed his lower half in a hug. She then pulled back so she could run her hands up and down his legs.

Logan tried as best he could to ignore Max's ministrations to his legs, but he just couldn't do it. Finally he gave up, and put a hand over one of Max's. "Max, if you're going to do that, I might crash this boat."

"Logan, as far as I can tell, we're in the middle of a lake. There's nothing to crash into."

Logan sighed. "Max, move over to the other chair."

Max smiled knowing that she had gotten to him. "Yes sir!" Max felt for the other chair, and slid herself across the space between the two seats, and sat down. After a few more minutes, Logan turned off the engine of the boat, let it come to a stop, and threw the anchor overboard so that they wouldn't drift. Sensing that the ride was over, Max looked towards where she thought Logan would be standing. "Can I take off the blindfold yet?"

Logan laughed at Max's over-eagerness. "Patience my dear Max, patience."

"Yeah well, I was once told that I don't have a great deal of patience. But for you, I think I can make an exception." Max once again jumped when she felt Logan touch her. This time it was because his lips covered hers.

"Thanks." Logan stood up, leaving Max wanting more, and finished preparing his surprise for her. When he was finished, he sat down on the floor across from Max, made sure that everything was perfect, and finally looked up at her. "Ok, you can take off your blindfold now."

Max was so full of excitement for what was about to happen that it took her a few seconds to process Logan's statement. Once it had rattled its way through her brain, Max slowly reached up and untied the piece of cloth that had kept her from knowing what was going on for so long. It took a few seconds for her eyes to adjust, but once they did, Max was taken aback in awe. She was sitting in the passenger seat of a speed boat. One that was similar to the one that she, Eric and Hannah had escaped Sedro Island on all those months ago. She was facing forward, out towards the lake, and all around her, the only light that pierced through the night sky was coming from the hundreds of candles that were set up all around the boat, burning brightly, creating a most romantic mood. Logan was nowhere to be seen, so Max slowly turned around in her chair. There was Logan, sitting on the floor of the boat, leaning against the back, surrounded by candles. He was holding two glasses of red wine, and had his arms extended out towards her. Max couldn't believe how romantic this setting was. She got up out of her chair, and crossed the few steps toward where Logan was, not once letting her eyes stray from his. She lowered herself down, took a glass from one of his hands, and snuggled up beside him. "Logan, this is an amazing fantasy. I can't believe the things you can come up with in that head of yours." Allowing herself to fully relax, and become lost in the moment, Max looked all around her, and all she could see was water. Logan had taken them to the middle of the lake, and land, like all of their problems, was far, far away.

Logan looked down at Max, and could see that she was taking in all of her surroundings. Only a month ago, he would never have been this forward with Max, but tonight was something special, and he had promised her that this would be a weekend that she would never forget. "But this isn't the extent of my fantasy."

Max put her wine glass down, and propped herself up so that she could look into Logan's eyes. "No? Well, what is the full extent of your fantasy then Mr. Cale?"

Logan looked off into the distance, over Max's shoulder as he responded. "Well, in my fantasy, I take you out to the middle of the lake, where it's just you and me, and a lot of candles, and...." Logan looked right into Max's eyes and grinned wickedly.

It only took Max a second to put together the rest of Logan's sentence, and his grin helped to clarify everything. She raised an eyebrow, and seductively moved on top of Logan. "Oh really? Well, I think I can arrange that last little part."

"Good." And with that, after setting down his own wine glass, Logan grabbed the back of Max's head, and pulled her lips down to his waiting mouth.

Max pulled away for a split second, but kept her eyes closed to preserve the moment. "You know, this all came about because of a stupid holiday, and some gifts."

Before capturing Max's mouth once again, Logan answered her statement. "Yeah, but they were thoughtful gifts."

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