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S4

The first time

Int- SIP building – Night

Ana is sitting at her desk, wearing jeans and a floral blouse. We see she is cleaning up for the day. She sends an email to Christian. "Just sitting here twiddling my thumbs waiting for this day to be over so I can see you."

Christian replies, "You should have come to work for me. I would have much better use for your thumbs… several options come to mind. Be there shortly. By the way, your emails at SIP are monitored. Use your new phone."

Ana frowns as she deletes the emails and then continues to put away her paperwork. Jack walks over and leans on her desk in his regular, too close to be appropriate, way. Ana tries to hide her disappointment at his stopping by.

Ana

Hey Jack. I was just getting ready to head out.

Jack

I wanted to stop by and say great job this week.

Ana

Thank you. I really like it here.

Jack

Well, we're very lucky to have you.

Christian

(From off screen - O.S.)

I'll say.

Jack flinches at the sound of Christian's voice from behind him. Christian stands behind Ana's chair placing his hands on her shoulders, looking squarely at Jack.

Christian (Cont'd)

Hi, I'm the boyfriend.

Jack

Hi boyfriend, I'm the boss.

Ana

Jack this is Christian, Christian this is Jack.

Both men ignore Ana's introduction and noticeably do not shake hands.

Jack

Funny, Ana didn't mention a boyfriend. Just an ex.

Christian

No longer ex. Ready to go Ana?

Ana stands from her desk and Christian takes her hand.

Jack

(To Ana)

You two should come across the street for a drink.

Christian

Not tonight. We have plans.

Jack

(Still addressing Ana)

Maybe another time.

Ana

See you Monday Jack.

Christian and Ana walk towards the car. Ana shakes her head in amusement.

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Ext- In front of SIP building, near Christian's car – Night

Christian and Ana walk hand in hand to the car. Christian opens the car door for Ana but she pauses before getting in.

Ana

That was quite a pissing contest back there.

Christian

That man wants in your panties. He needed to know to back off. He's lucky I don't have him fired.

Ana

Jack's harmless, and I couldn't be any more uninterested. Besides you don't have the power to fire him.

Christian stills and realization sets into Ana's face.

Ana (Cont'd)

Do you?

Christian

Do I what?

Ana

You didn't… did you buy SIP?!

Christian

It hasn't been announced yet so you have to keep it between us.

He pauses realizing that Ana is furious.

Christian (Cont'd)

Why are you mad?

Ana

I don't want you to interfere with my career!

Christian

I won't. I just want to protect you. Besides, SIP is in a lot of financial trouble it's going to benefit from my help.

Ana

That makes you my boss!

Christian

Actually I'm your boss's, boss's, boss.

Ana

Of all the most ridiculous… you need professional help.

Christian

Trust me I pay Dr. Flynn a small fortune for his professional help.

Ann

Well, you should ask for your money back.

Christian

Are you getting in the car?

Shaking her head, Ana finally resigns herself to getting in the car. Christian leans in.

Christian (Cont'd)

I was hoping you would cook me dinner.

Ana

Oh really? Well, if Sir would like me to cook for him we are going to have to stop at the store. There's no food in my apartment.

Christian frowns at her and shuts the car door.

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Int- Ana's apartment, kitchen – Night

Ana is happily cooking, Christian is eyeing her as he opens a bottle of wine. A couple of paper grocery bags sit on the counter.

Christian

You really enjoy cooking don't you?

Ana

I think I am enjoying it more because I have realized it's the one thing I can do that you can't. Although, I must say, I was surprised that this is what you wanted to do tonight.

Christian

Why, Miss Steele, whatever do you mean?

Ana walks towards Christian and takes the glass of white wine out of his hand, drinking it slowly, watching him the whole time then hands it back.

Ana

I'm sure you know.

Christian

Oh no… I'm not touching you until you start telling me exactly what you want. You'll have to beg.

Christian continues drinking his wine smugly.

Ana

Ha! We'll see about that.

Ana continues to put all of the different ingredients for a stir fry into a wok on the stove top.

Christian

Tomorrow evening my parents are having a fundraiser at their house. I was hoping you would accompany me.

Ana

I would love to. Although… I don't have anything to wear.

Christian

Don't worry about that.

As Ana continues to move around the kitchen Christian stays leaned up against the counter. Each time she walks past him she deliberately bumps him, brushes him, and rubs up against him.

Christian (Cont'd)

I know what you're doing.

Ana

Who? Me?

She looks up at him fluttering her lashes. The next time she walks past he grabs her around the waist and pulls her close. She looks up at him and purposefully bites her lip.

Ana

Are you ready to beg?

Christian

No. No begging, but you better tell me what you want or I'm going to take you right here you on the kitchen floor.

Ana

Take me to bed.

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Int- Ana's apartment, bedroom – Night

Christian and Ana stand near the bed. Christian is kissing her softly. He stops to whisper against her lips.

Christian

Tell me what you want Ana.

Ana

I want you to undress me.

Christian smiles and starts removing her clothes, kissing her body every step of the way.

Christian

Now what?

Ana

Now I want to undress you.

Ana moves to grab his arms but Christian steps back and freezes. The look on his face is almost frightened. After he recognizes what he's done his expression turns guilty. Ana, realizes he doesn't want her to touch him.

Ana (Cont'd)

Not at all? But sometimes you don't mind. Maybe we should find a pen and mark the no-go areas.

Christian smiles and his face softens. He takes off his clothes and meets her once again by the bed.

Christian

What next Miss Steele?

Ana

Kiss me.

Christian

Where?

Ana

Everywhere.

With that he pushes her onto the bed.

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Int- Ana's apartment, bedroom – Day

Ana, who is wearing a tank top and pajama shorts, wakes to find Christian sitting in the chair watching her.

Ana

Are you watching me sleep?

Christian

Yes. It's one of my favorite things to do and I've missed it. You talk in your sleep.

Ana

What did I say?

Ignoring her question Christian climbs onto the bed.

Christian

There's something I want to try.

He hands Ana a tube of lipstick. She opens it and it is bright red.

Ana

(Frowning)

This is Kate's lipstick. It's not really my color.

Christian takes off his white under shirt.

Christian

I liked your suggestion about marking the no-go areas.

Ana's face becomes serious as she registers the weight of what he's offering. Christian uses his finger to make a line across his throat spanning from one shoulder to the other.

Christian (Cont'd)

Draw a line from here to here.

Using the lipstick, Ana follows where Christians finger had drawn the imaginary line. He continues by drawing a line down both sides and across his abdomen above his belly button. Ana follows with the lipstick until they have made their way back to where they started. As she moves the lipstick along his skin the camera will pause to take extended looks at his scars.

Ana

All done.

Christian

Not yet.

Christian turns so that Ana is facing his back.

Christian (Cont'd)

The same on the back.

Ana follows the same pattern on his back, noticing the scars along the way. By the time she is done she is choking back her tears. She does her best to hide her sadness before Christian turns around to kiss her. Pulling her face back to look at him, she very purposefully places her hands on his arms and slides them all the way down to his wrists. He pulls her into his lap straddling him placing his hands on either side of her face.

Christian (Cont'd)

Don't ever leave me again. Promise me.

Ana

I promise.