My journey takes me along the I5 and I hate the freeway. It's so monotonous but at least it's a beautiful morning and traffic, although busy is flowing at a steady pace. My favorite song, 'Demons' by the Imagine Dragons plays on the radio and I begin to relax for the first time in a few days. Apart from the obvious Christian issue my life seems great right now however I become aware of a black sedan with shaded windows driving somewhat erratically but very dangerously behind me. I keep my focus on the road ahead thinking it was probably some lunatic late for something or still drunk from last night when it revs up, drives very close to my bumper then without warning, taps my back bumper, causing me to swerve into the lane to the left. Fortunately no other car was close by and I am cursing and swearing at what an idiot this person is but I am hit again, this time I can't keep control and the car starts to spin round, I scream in fear, desperately trying to regain control but the car begins to flip and everything goes black…

"Control, we are bringing in one Caucasian female, early twenties with head injuries and a suspected broken left radius and ulna. ETA 10 minutes, out.

"Anastasia, Anastasia, you have been in a car accident, can you hear me?" an unfamiliar voice is speaking to me. I try and voice back but nothing seems to be obeying, I am confused, what's happened, why can't I see or hear properly? And then I drift into the darkness once again.

I start to come round, bright lights, funny smells and more voices I don't recognize, talking, I don't understand what they are saying, something about being very lucky, could have been very much worse, thank goodness for air bags and seat belts, probably saved her life. Who are they talking about? Ouch! That hurts, my arm is sore and my head is throbbing.

Then I hear some voices I think I know. I am confused, was that Kate? What is Kate doing here? And the other female voice, Mia perhaps? No, why would Kate and Mia be together? They don't know each other. I don't understand why I can't lift my left arm and my head is throbbing, oh boy is it throbbing. What are all these leads and beeping noises? I need to speak to Kate.

"Kate? Is that you Kate?" I croak out and hear a flurry of movement around me.

"Ana, honey, you are ok, you had an accident, you have hurt your arm and head but you will be ok" I can tell she is panicked. I try to reply, things are just not working properly and I guess I drift off again.

I am not sure how long I slept for but when I wake up I feel a little more human. I look to my right and see Kate propped up on a chair. She is going to ache when she wakes up sitting in that position, I chuckle but it hurts too much so I settle for an inner smile. I glance around at all the machines, so many checking heart and breathing rate, beep beep beep.

"Kate, wake up, Kate" I whisper so as not to startle her. She leaps out of the chair and dashes to my side albeit a little stiffly.

"Ana, you had us a little worried there for a while" she is smiling and has pressed the button for a nurse to come by.

"What happened?" I ask. "I don't really remember"

"Witnesses say a black car tapped your bumper, you lost control and flipped the car" I kind of vaguely remember something but it's all a bit hazy.

"Was Mia here?" I say.

"No Ana, it was me you heard" I look over to see a smiling Grace coming into my room. She is wearing a doctor's coat and carrying my chart. I must have looked confused; I thought she worked in paeds.

"I normally work in the children's department but adults are just a bigger version and I can treat them just as efficiently" she chuckles. "Everything seems stable at the moment Ana so just rest"

"How did you know I was here?" I ask still feeling confused.

"The highway patrol found our address and Christian's cell number in your car and we in turn, called Kate to come" she explained.

What is wrong with me? I say anxiously

"You have a concussion, cuts and bruises to your head and face. Your arm is broken but it is a simple fracture and no surgery is required. Otherwise, apart from feeling stiff and sore you have had a lucky escape Ana" Grace informs me "The police will want to talk to you soon about what you remember but I will hold them off for another couple of hours. I want you to sit up carefully and try to eat and drink something" Grace insists so with Kate's help I sit up a little and manage a few mouthfuls of soup. It tastes fantastic and Kate tells me that the Grey's housekeeper made it especially and Christian brought it in to the hospital.

"Christian was here?" I ask hopefully

"He came as soon as he got the call from Highway Patrol or SPD, called Kate and asked his Mom to come in to assess you" says Kate. I don't know what to say.

The Highway Patrol officer comes in a short while later, I ask them what happened and they explain that the car had been reported stolen earlier on the morning of the accident; they had subsequently found it abandoned and burnt out the following day, leaving no finger prints or clues as to who could have been driving. They tell me witnesses said it looked like a deliberate ramming and did I know of anyone or any reason why someone would want to hurt me? I tell them I have no idea. My car is a total write off so I make a mental note to contact my insurance company when I get home. The lead detective gives me his card in case I remember any further information and tells me they will keep me informed of any developments however with the lack of evidence it may never be solved. Seattle PD will also want to talk to me because of the possible criminal element involved.

Why would someone want to hurt me? I am not a horrible person.

I lean back against my pillows and exhale. Someone wants me hurt? I struggle to process the information, I feel so tired, and I feel awful so I drift off into a restless slumber.

"Hey sleepyhead" says Kate, I see her and begin to cry. "It's ok honey" she soothes "I'm here"

"Who wants to hurt me Kate?" I sob. She hugs me like a mom would.

"Well after your ultimatum to Christian, I thought, well it crossed my mind, that maybe he or Samantha could be involved but the police questioned them both and they have alibi's. Besides he was here, he looked awful Ana, really upset" she tells me "He paced about in the waiting room until Grace told him you were stable and then refused to leave until the morning"

"Christian was here? When?" I demand.

"I told you honey, he came when you were first admitted" she stresses. I guess the bump on my head has affected my memory a little.

"He was the first at the hospital, he called Grace to come take care of you and he stayed all the first night" she tells me again.

I don't know what to say at this point but Christian was here! Don't read anything into this Ana, the reason he was here was because the highway patrol called him and that's all.

"Ana honey, the timing sucks big time but I have to fly out to England tomorrow" Kate nervously tells me. I knew she was going and really would have loved to tag along but that was a whole week away.

"But that's next week Kate" I say confidently.

"No sweetie, you've been in hospital for six days. You were unconscious fortwo2 days and very groggy for another couple, it's Friday today" she explains.

I am amazed. Surely that's incorrect; I thought I had only been here for a couple of days.

"Grace says you will probably be released tomorrow and she has offered to put you up in her guest room so you are not on your own for the next few days. I brought up a bag full of clothes and toiletries for you" she smiles. "I am sorry though, I would cancel this trip but I already changed it once when I was poorly so I can't change it again but at least you are in the best possible hands with Grace and her family"

I smile what I hope is an understanding smile. I wish Kate wasn't leaving but she has her own responsibilities to fulfill, I wouldn't forgive myself if she got fired because of me. She stays for another half an hour but has to go home to pack and go to the airport. I give her a big hug and thank her for being here for me, wish her a safe flight, make her promise to call me as soon as she reaches the hotel in London and wish her a successful trip.

Grace comes in shortly afterwards, tells me that I will be able to leave hospital tomorrow as all my results show things are stable. My head still hurts a little but Grace reassures me that it is perfectly normal and no arguments, I was coming home with her. I smile and start to ask if she is sure that would be ok, she raises her hand to silence me.

"It's an absolute pleasure Ana" she says warmly. I smile and relax again. The thought of being on my own right now with a potential lunatic threatening me is somewhat frightening. Grace is so lovely, she reassures me that she has no doubt my recovery will be smooth but at least staying with her she can keep a close eye on me.

I am looking forward to leaving hospital, part of me wants to go back to the familiarity of my apartment but going into a family environment will be great, I have not had that in a long time.

The following day is Saturday, my bag is packed and I am waiting for the officially discharge, it takes forever and I am itching to get out of here now. I am being driven to Grey Manor in a huge and very posh Lincoln Town Car. Grace is sitting next to me, holding my hand as I feel a little nervous about being in a car again. She is making general conversation and pointing out landmarks and things of interest to try and keep me busy and before I know it we have swept into the driveway. I notice two suited men stationed either side of the gate, they look focused and I think armed! Carrick and Mia are waiting at the entrance. Carrick opens the door for Grace, while Mia has bounced around the car and opened my door.

"Ana we were so worried, I'm glad you're feeling better, come inside, sit down and tell me all about what happened, my brother has been so worried, would you like anything?" the whirlwind aka Mia is hurriedly asking.

"Mia" scolds Grace "let Ana get in the house, settle in and then she can talk IF she wants to". I see Carrick raising his eyes to the sky. I can't help but laugh but am grateful for a little time and space to settle in and unpack the items Kate has packed. Knowing Kate, she will have packed an outfit for every occasion for me, I let out a laugh.

I look around the guest room, the same one where…..well I try not to think about that night but am failing miserably as my mind is remembering his touch, his smell and how good we felt together. I take a shower which is hard with a cast on your arm, thank goodness it was my left arm, it would have been total disaster had I broken the right. How would I have done even the simplest of things with my right out of action? I towel off and begin to dress, oh boy this is going to take a bit of getting used to, I can't even do up the button on my jeans! A knock at the door startles me; I guess I am a little jittery, which is understandable considering the events of the past week.

"Who is it?" I ask quietly.

"It's Mia" Ok that's good, she can help me perhaps?

"Come in Mia" I say and the door opens with a rush and Mia practically runs in to see if I need help. She helps with my clothes and hair. Just to tie up my hair is a marathon but I am grateful for their attention. I look at my face in the mirror, it's a little bruised and I have a few cuts and grazes so I decide to leave applying makeup until things have healed a little. Moisturizer will have to do for now.

Mia and I go downstairs and into the conservatory where a light meal of soup, roll and butter with a glass of orange juice are waiting for me. It tastes like heaven. Much as hospital food is alright, you can't beat home cooked food. I see another two men in suits walking around the back garden and recognize them as Taylor and Sawyer, they seem to be discussing something in depth and making notes as they go.

"What are Taylor and Sawyer doing here Mia? I ask cautiously.

"Christian has stepped up security while you stay here, I mean we always have security, my brother wouldn't have it any other way but he has increased it significantly for the time being". She replies.

"Oh, I don't think that's necessary for me" why would Christian go to this much trouble for me?

"If Christian thinks it's necessary it will happen whether you like it or not" she says with a resigned smile. "Just go with it Ana, you won't get him to change his mind"

"Where is Christian?" I try to ask as casually as possible.

"He is here and there but I will tell you this Ana, I have never ever seen him this upset before, he hasn't been eating properly and is moping around. Did you have a row before you came down here?" she pries.

"We had a heated discussion, yes and we both got upset" I don't really want to say more and Mia doesn't ask anything else so I think she got the message.

I relax for the rest of the afternoon, I have numerous magazines to read, a whole library of books, the television and even an x-box, which I assume was for Elliot and Christian to use. Elliot I see using it, Christian, I struggle to see him playing Halo or Modern Warfare and I chuckle at the image that forms in my mind. Mrs. Logan, the house keeper looks in every now and again to check if I need anything. I eventually end up falling asleep until Grace's soft voice wakes me.

"Ana, dear, I am sorry to wake you but I need to talk to you about what happened between you and Christian and whether any of this relates to your accident on Saturday" she starts. I go to speak but she raises her hand and asks me to let her finish. "I have never seen him as distressed as I did last week, he told me you had had words and you gave him an ultimatum. Now I am not trying to be nosey but he didn't tell me what your ultimatum was. Would you be happy to tell me?"

"I told him I couldn't have a relationship with him while he is still 'married' to Samantha, as much as I want to have a relationship, it could prove disastrous to everyone if the press got wind of any of this and I am not willing to put anyone under that pressure so I felt it best to say no unless things could change"

Grace was nodding her head as if she understood, I hope.

"I didn't want to hurt him but I have to look out for myself too" I feel sad saying these things to her.

"I understand my dear, he is not an easy man to figure out" I am relieved. She gets up and starts to walk away, turns and says "Give him time Ana" and leaves the room.

I feel exhausted after that conversation and a whole bunch of thoughts are parading around in my head. A knock at the door makes me look up and there he is standing in the doorway.

"Hello Ana" he says in that sexy lustful voice.

"Hello Christian" I am unsure as to what to say next but my heart is all of a quiver, I instinctively close my legs tighter.

Dinner is ready" and I get up and leave the room, he follows behind me.


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