Max Mojave Case Files — Chapter 16

Alright, **Max Mojave Case Files** fans, Chapter **File.016** really stirred up some feelings! The clear star (or perhaps, the source of all the delicious frustration) this chapter is none other than Chris. Readers are absolutely *living* for the slow burn romance building between him and Max, but Chris's reaction this chapter had everyone collectively sighing, laughing, and maybe yelling just a little! 😂

He's clearly having a major moment, acting super embarrassed and avoidant, which many affectionately (or exasperatedly) called his "gay crisis" or just being plain shy. You guys are totally split between wanting to shake him and tell him to "go talk to your mans" and finding his awkwardness incredibly endearing ("poor little baby gay," "baby chris is shy"). It seems his inexperience with feelings like this is painfully obvious, adding layers to the tension.

Poor Max, meanwhile, is seen as a precious, almost too innocent "Maxie pie" for whatever complicated drama is unfolding. While the angst is appreciated and the overall story praised as a "hidden gem," there's also that underlying dread about Chris's initial orders adding serious tension to the budding feelings. Can't wait to see what happens next!