Ana POV

Wow, I don't know what happened this morning, but Christian was so sweet and honest and forthcoming. Ever since the incident with Jack, he has really opened up to me. I knew he would come around to the idea of the baby. Boy, did he come around.

We have our appointment with Doctor Greene today at 11:00. Christian and I did plan to go to work this morning before the appointment and return to work after the appointment but as I am walking out of our room in my work clothes, I notice Christian isn't even dressed for work. He is in his casual jeans and white linen shirt.

"Uhm, Christian… Aren't you going to work today?" I ask referring to his attire.

"Actually, that's what I wanted to talk to you about. I was thinking we could play hooky today. Maybe after we find out the gender, you and I could fly out to New York and spend the weekend there? They have a few stores that I'd like to go to and buy the baby stuff, since we'll know the gender and all." He asks with his shy smile and I can't resist. I've missed so much work as it is, but since my accident caused me to be out for 2 weeks, I have been working extra and I'm actually ahead. I concede and I am rewarded with a very sweet boyish smile and a very passionate kiss.

Christian POV

After a delicious breakfast, Ana and I spent the morning making love before the appointment. It is now 10:55 and we are walking into the waiting room in doctor Greene's office. I am so excited to find out the gender of our baby. As I look around, I see a pregnant lady who has 3 kids with her but doesn't seem to have a husband with her. I see a couple sitting side by side and the lady does not look to happy with her significant other. I see another lady who is with her husband and looks as though she may go into labor at any minute. There are so many people in the small office so I find a seat next to the last couple. The woman looks like she is in her late 20's and her husband looks like he is in his early to mid-thirties. I sit down and Ana comes over after she gets done checking in. She sits down and I pull her close. She informs me that doctor Greene is running late because she had a patient go into labor this morning. I am a little irritated by this news. After a minute of just sitting there, the gentleman next to us strikes up a conversation.

"Is this your first one?" He asks both Ana and I.

"Yes, it is our first." Ana replied quickly. "How about you guys?" she asks.

The man grabs his wife's hand and smiles, "Yep, this is our first too."

"Congratulations" I reply with a nod. The couple seems to be in love and are very nice which is rare for me to ever say about people.

The man lets go of his wife's hand and reaches over, to shake my hand.

"I'm Marco D'Angelo, and this is my wife Francesca" he says. His handshake is firm so I immediately like him.

"I'm Christian Grey, and this is my wife Anastasia." I replied. Usually I don't give people our names for obvious reasons, but for some reason, I trust this guy. He is genuine, and polite. His wife is quiet and her demeanor reminds me of Ana. After we all shake hands, his wife pipes in.

"How far along are you Ana?" Francesca asks in a very soft sweet voice.

"I'm at 20 weeks. We are going to find out the gender of our baby today! How far along are you?" Ana replied, the excitement evident in her voice.

"Oh wow, congratulations! I am 24 weeks. We found out last appointment that we were having a boy so I completely understand the excitement! What gender are you hoping for?" Francesca asks with a smile.

Ana and I both laugh and Ana replies, "Well I'm hoping for health and he is hoping for a boy."

Francesca smiles and Marco gives me a knowing grin.

"Oh yes, Marco and I were in the same boat! I think Marco had a bet going with his brothers over the gender." We all laugh at her response.

"So are you two married or just together?" Francesca asked and there was not even a hint of judgement in her voice… I really like these people.

"We are married. We got married in July" Ana replied as she glanced down to her belly. "Honeymoon baby" she added with a laugh. "What about you two, married?"

"Yes ma'am this beauty and I got married at the end of June," Marco replied

"Yeah, apparently I was 3 weeks pregnant at my wedding" Francesca adds rubbing her belly.

We talked a little more and learned that they met when Francesca was having dinner with her parents at his restaurant. "it was love at first sight" Marco said as he stared at his wife with so much affection. We also learned that Marco is 31 and Francesca is 29. When they found out Ana's age, Francesca couldn't seem to wrap her head around it. "Wow, that is amazing. I wish I had my life that put together by the age of 25! You are so mature for 22" Francesca replied.

We found out that Marco owns 2 restaurants here in Seattle. Then he asked what I did… "I own a company here in Seattle." I replied.

"Oh? Which one, maybe I've heard of it?" he asked genuinely unsure. I am always hesitant about this part, I hate when people make a big deal of it or become all-star struck even the nicest people are guilty of this pattern.

"I own Grey Enterprises Inc. We are out of Grey house in the heart of Seattle." I reply a little apprehensive.

To my surprise, neither one makes a big deal out of it. Marco shakes his head and reaches out to shake my hand again. "Ahh so you're the young man behind that empire. Well, you should be very proud of your accomplishments." he said in a way that made me feel very proud and gave me a whole new respect for this man.

We talked a little more and then a nurse called us back. I glanced at my watch and say it was nearly 12:00. We have been talking to this couple for an hour and a half and I hadn't even realized how late doctor Greene was. As we said goodbye and walked towards the nurse, I stopped and gave Marco my number. "I really enjoyed your guy's company. My wife and I would like to get together sometime for dinner. Please give me a call so we can arrange it. The second number is my cell phone, call that one." Marco nodded and we proceeded back towards the nurse. Time to see if baby Grey is a boy or a girl!

Ana POV

I cannot believe how relaxed Christian was talking to Marco and Francesca! It was so un-fifty of him. He acted his age for the first time in a while. I was so proud of him and then he stunned me when he gave Marco his cell phone number to have dinner with them. I think Christian may have actually made a new friend. When we got to the room after the nurse took my vitals to wait for Doctor Greene, I was smiling ear to ear.

"If you smile any wider, I think your face may split in half." Christian said amused.

"Christian that was so nice. It was so… normal. You weren't short with him at all, in fact you made sure conversation kept going! i can't wait to have dinner with them. I think you may have found yourself a friend." I replied still grinning like a fool.

"They were very nice people. They didn't act ridiculous when they found out who we were, in fact they seemed to know little about us, which means they are not big into celebrity and celebrity gossip. I really liked them." he said.

Doctor Greene knocks on the door. Time to find out if blip is a boy or a girl.