Hi. I've only recently started watching the Following and while I can't say I'm on board with every storyline, the Mike/Max relationship is one I support wholeheartedly. Unfortunately, I haven't had good luck with ships in the past so hopefully I won't bring any bad karma on this board
I definitely think the next episode will be a turning point for them. This isn't a spoiler but I'm going to put this theory/ prediction out there that when/if Lily goes down, it will be Max that kills her. Totally in self defense to save Mike's life. That would be an interesting twist. I know they've been setting it up that Mike was becoming like Ryan (and Shawn Ashmore has completely sold it with his performances) but I would really hate if they went down that road with Mike i.e. killing her in cold blood. Anyway, add me on for this relationship to happen.