Maxie later learns that she is pregnant with Spinelli's child. However, she passes off the child as Lulu and Dante's, whom she had agreed to be the surrogate for, but ended up miscarrying. After Maxie gives birth to a baby girl, Spinelli finds out the truth. He chooses to keep the secret, though, to let Dante and Lulu raise his daughter, whom they name Connie. The truth is revealed at Connie's christening, and Spinelli & Maxie decide they want their daughter back. However, Dante and Lulu also want her, and the four go to court. The judge awards Spinelli sole custody, telling Maxie she is not allowed to see her child for six months. Maxie tries to ignore this court order and see her daughter, but Spinelli turns her away. When Ellie gets a job in Portland, Spinelli moves with her, and takes his daughter, with Maxie's blessing. Before he leaves, they both agree to rename their daughter Georgie, after Maxie's sister.