Time to say good bye:

Ana's POV:

"Well my overbearing, controlling and beloved husband you have got to admit your were wrong about Phoebe dating." I couldn't help but smirk at Christian as he got dressed in jeans and a white shirt and black blazer. We hadn't spoken to Phoebe yet but Taylor waited up for us and gave us full run down when we got home, plus numerous of calls and emails throughout the night.

"Lucky for you" he laughed.

"Or maybe I was unlucky". I was trying to rattle him in preparation for our 4 days in New York.

Christian put his arms around me and coolly said, "Are you ready for today?"

"Of course, but maybe..."

"Maybe what"

I didn't answer. This always frustrated Christian as he couldn't stand not being told everything.

"Maybe we should have had more children"

"Well Anastasia we still could. You are only 40, it can be done."

"But it may be nice to be just us too again, especially once Phoebe goes to college. But again, she may just go to Washington State and keep living at home."

Christian and I went downstairs and the kids were already there eating.

"Morning kids" Gail came over and asked what we would like for breakfast.

"Just granola and yogurt"

"An omelette would be great Gail", replied Christian. "So Ana are you going to tell us about last night?"

Regardless of how harsh he could seem to Phoebe he just loved her too much! I knew that when he looked at her sometimes he pictured her as the ten year old hooked up to machines keeping her alive.

Phoebe looked up and was a little annoyed, "Come one Dad. Don't you know everything that happened? Between you talking to Taylor all night and the fact that he probably as given you a full run down already what else is there to tell you?"

"I just wanted to know if you had a nice time. Just being a caring dad"

Phoebe's face softened and she got up, went over to Christian, kissed and hugged him and told him that she loved him. It was the most affectionate response from her that he had received since she became a teenager.

"Mom and Dad I am going to go and finish packing for grandmas. I want to take some extra school work to do while I am there for the week and school is on break."

Christian, Teddy and I sat there rather quiet. Until Christian spoke up, "ok Teddy, she talks to you just as much as she does to Eva, what was that all about?"

"What do you mean Dad? Phoebe has always been concerned about her school work. She is planning on getting a high SAT score than me and a higher GPA. Partially annoyed that she will"

Christian eyebrows deepened, "That's not what I am talking about"

Teddy put his fork down and looked at us both, "She loves you both. Allot! But she wants to be normal and maybe you letting her date, though not under the conditions she would like, has made her feel than she is more than a billionaires dutiful daughter."

"I find it humorous that sometimes you both think that being my children makes you abnormal."

"Dad, we are teenagers and we just want you to trust us. Everything she does, she does for you to recognise that!

I couldn't have put it better myself. Maybe Christian could buy Harvard and relocate it to Seattle.

"I trust you both. It is everyone else I don't", said Christian honestly. "We need to drop off your sister and then we will go to the hanger and jet off, we should leave within the hour."

"Ok then I better shower and dress more appropriately. I will tell Phoebe." said Teddy as he got up and walked out of the kitchen, leaving Christian and I alone.

"Don't say it Ana. I know he is right but so am I. I am not giving up security or anything else like that. And on that point, Smith left early this morning for over east after he and Ted got home last night. Sawyer and Taylor will be coming with us. I spoke to my parents and even though they don't think it's necessary, I have Armstrong looking out for Phoebe for the week."

"She will be fine there. She wasn't too disappointed at us not taking her with us."

We decided not to take Phoebe as we wanted to spend a 3 days with Teddy and ensuring he has everything he could possibly want or need and then 4 days together in New York. Very hard to engage in Kinky fuckery with your 16 year old daughter in tow!

Teddy POV:

"Hey Phoebe, we are leaving in an hour" I called out as I walked past her bedroom. She quickly hid something in her bag definitely not wanting me to see it. "What are you trying to hide?"

"Nothing, its none of your business."

"It is my business your my sister".

"Here I will make a deal with you, you leave my room right now and I won't ever tell Mom and dad about that night that Stacey stayed in your room".

Damn she had me there. Stacey had been a girl I was seeing last year when her parents got into a terrible divorce. Her parents started living like single people and she just got sick of being alone at home, so one night she came over and just stayed here. She left after my parents and that is all. We never did anything, but I don't think Dad or Mom would see it like that.

"Ok, but you aren't going to do anything silly this week are you? You have Dad eating out of your hand right now with that overzealous show of daughterly affection"

"I promise. How much trouble can I get up to at our grandparents house, with no car and a ton of school work to do before I go back?"

"I am going to miss you little sis". I walked out of her room feeling allot of pride in my sisters ability to do anything but fear that I won't be here to protect her or be the little voice in her head that makes her see sense!

Christian POV

Everyone was ready; Sawyer had taken our baggage to the jet hanger and would be waiting for us. Just a quick trip to drop off Phoebe.

"Dad you're going to be three hours ahead of me. If I need to ring you then what would be the latest you would take the call"

Now that was an unusual question coming from Phoebe. "I guess 8 or 9pm your time, but we would take the call regardless of the time."

"I was just wondering because I know I am 16 but this is the longest you and mom have ever left me, in my entire life".

Wow she was right. I have gone away for work and at other times Ana has gone for work too for a week but not both of us. In fact the longest time we have left her has 2 nights and then she was with Ted. I felt a stab of panic and sadness.

We arrived at my parent's home and quickly got out of the car. My mom was already emotional, but very proud, at the thought of her oldest grandson going to university. Ted hugged his grandmother and grandfather tightly and exchanged last goodbyes.

Phoebe was whispering something to her mother but I couldn't make it out. I would ask Ana later anyway. I went over to hug Phoebe. "Love you Angel. Be good ok".

"Of course dad. I even told Mike that I couldn't have a second date this weekend with him as you weren't going to be here and I didn't think it was right. I am going to miss you"

I gave my daughter a small nod and kiss. Either she was just telling me what I wanted to hear or maybe she thought she would step up to the plate since I gave her a bit of freedom. She was rather hard to read these days. But either way we were off, Armstrong and my parents were there and I was satisfied that all was would be ok this week.

Phoebe POV

Those last words rang though my I even told Mike that I couldn't have a second date this weekend with him as you weren't going to be here and I didn't think it was right. I am going to miss you" it was true that I would miss my parents and it was true that I had told Mike that I couldn't do a second date this week, but not really because of my dad, rather I was seeking a much more exciting adventure this weekend.

Monday till Friday afternoon I was a model child and grandchild. I rang my parents to tell them when I was going to sleep 9pm my time, I emailed them what I was doing, reading etc. I worked for hours on school work and didn't even leave the grounds of my grandparent's house. Even they were telling me that I should have some fun. Everything was going swimmingly!

On Friday afternoon I went downstairs where my grandmother and grandfather were, strange for them both to be home but I was happy for it.

"Do you want some tea Phoebe," asked grandma?

"Yes thank you. I think after five hours of chemistry and some economics earlier this morning, tea would do me some good."

"To be honest sweetheart studying is all that you have done this week. For someone who struggled to get the right to date and have some fun you work pretty hard to do the opposite", Grandpa sympathetically said.

"I kind of do like to study though, when I started High school, Ted told me that I would never be able to get a GPA above his or a high SAT score and I took that as a personal challenge. But I do think that I might take a break now"

"Great", said grandma, "Because Eva is coming to stay tomorrow night and you two can have a kind of sleepover like you use to do when you were young"

Eva, good work!

"Do you think we could we could stay in the pool house, like Mia did as a teenager when she had friends over – But we wouldn't have friends over"

"Well why don't you invite some friends you deserve some reward for all your hard work. Plus your parents told us that you're GPA is now 4.5 and that you respected their wishes perfectly on your date", said grandma with pride on her face..

I had to get her to get off this idea. "No, Grandma, you know how Dad is and if I don't have his prior permission then I doe not want to do it and get him upset or anything. Best to keep it simple."

"Ok, well you and Eva can go and have a little sleepover in the pool house, if you thinks its best" said grandma looking rather disappointed.

"Sorry grandma, but I don't want to disappoint you"

We sat and drank our tea in silence, which I was most grateful for. I felt awful now, I was lying to everyone now, everyone that I loved and loved me.

That night at 7pm I rang mom and dad as I had done every night.

Dad: Hi Phoebe, how are you?

Me: Hi Dad, fine but tired, I finished my chemistry paper today so I won't have to worry about that next week when I go back to school and need to study the new course material. How are you and Mom? Are you enjoying New York?

Dad: Yes, but you should know that we are going to Broadway tomorrow night and meeting friends for late night drinks so we may not be able to take your call until 11pm your time.

Me: Well I don't want to wait that long and I don't want you to ring me that late to make sure I am ok at grandma's house with a security guard. Can I just wait till I see you on Sunday?

Dad: That does sound reasonable I guess, though I do like to know your ok regardless of the proactive measures.

Me: I can send you an email when I go to sleep then.

Dad: Fine. Your grandma has told me that she is a little worried about you.

Me: in complete and utter shock. Why?

Dad: They think you work too hard on school and even when they offered to let you have some girlfriends over you shot her down as you didn't want to do something against my back.

Me: well...umm...

I didn't know what to say as I was going to be doing just that.

Dad: Thank you Phoebe. It is really important to me that you follow my rules and respect my wishes. I only want you to be safe.

Me: Yes dad. Guilt was building up Where's mom?

Dad: She is a little tied up to answer the phone; can she talk to you on Sunday instead?

Me: of course. Bye dad. Love you both.

Dad: and we love you!

That was the hardest phone call ever, and what was mom doing that she couldn't answer the phone? I considered cancelling tomorrow night, but I didn't want to. The plan was fool proof and no one would ever know so I wouldn't have to worry about disappointing everyone!

Grace's POV:

Grace and Carrick were getting ready for bed.

"She is the polar opposite to her father as an early teenager. She is polite, warm, and hardworking to the point of death. You know I don't know who works harder Christian as a CEO or Phoebe as a sophomore. I actually think she is fearful of letting him down", Grace said as she actually became a little furious over it all.

"Grace, I have been a lawyer most of my life and I have learnt to read people. I don't think she is worried about letting her father down, I think she knows that Christian would love her no matter what happened! I think she might be up to something.

"Like what?" Phoebe was my granddaughter and I loved her dearly. I would hate to think of her doing something that would upset her dad or her mom. An angry Christian was something to be avoided!

"I don't know. Maybe she is trying to prove how responsible she is so that she can date anyone she chooses or so she can go to the other side of the country for college... either way she is a smart and focused child, she will be fine."

Phoebe POV:

Yes, Eva is here. This could be the greatest night ever!

" Grandma, Eva is here and I am going to take her to the pool house." I called out as I grabbed Eva's hand and ran.

In the pool house I pulled out the short silver dress that I found in moms closet.

"Wow that's an amazing dress. Are you sure it's your moms? Eva said in awe.

"Yep. I asked mom about it. Supposedly your mom and my mum bought it together years ago. At breakfast I even joked that I had found it and asked if I could wear it. Dad actually told me that he would spank me if I did".

"Spank you? Gosh my parents haven't done that to me since I was little", Eva said uneasy

"I was 7 and in Paris", remembering that day and wondering if I would feel as free as I did that day tonight.

We sat down and did final prep for everything tonight and worked out any final issues. At 5:30 we went inside for dinner with our grandparents.

"Girls do you want to take any snacks with you, I suspect you're going to watch movies or something." Asked grandpa.

"All done" I answered. "I have popcorn and coke and everything we need, but I am going to go to sleep early as mom and dad will be home tomorrow and I would like to spend some time with them before school and work kicks back in"

"I guess that means I will do the same too", says Eva.

Grandma almost looks disappointed in us.

"Well we have finished, can we be excused?" we say in almost perfect unison.

At 7:00 we go and see our grandparents. They are off to bed early as grandma is needed in the hospital at 4:30am now due to a doctor shortage. Grandpa doesn't like to sleep alone so he is in for an early night. PERFECT!

At 7:30 I email my dad, whilst I am outing on my makeup and putting on moms little silver dress.

To: Christian Grey

From: Phoebe Grey

Subject: loving you!

Hi Dad and Mom,

Thought I would email you now, going to bed early in by 9 so I will be up when you both get home, and I know your meeting friends and wouldn't want you teenage daughter to be emailing you then like your errant teenagers.

Love and miss you both. Can't wait to see you both

Phoebe Grey

BTW- I am confused as to why mom would be "tied up" so late at late yesterday. Surely she wasn't doing work or on a work call at that time of the night

Dad responds in a second.

To: Phoebe Grey

From: Christian Grey

Subject: Love you more angel

Dear Phoebe,

Play is over and we are off to meet some friends right now. Armstrong tells us that you have been angelic and the easiest person to watch ever. Thank you angel! We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

To answer your BTW- your mom just wasn't able to answer the phone. Let's leave that one at that.

We love you both and looking forward to seeing you too. Go to sleep and get well rested.

Dad

Super proud Dad and CEO of Grey enterprises PTY

An hour later emailed him again, just before we left. . Best to be safe with Dad, it was now 9pm here.

To: Christian Grey

From: Phoebe Grey

Subject: sleep

Hi Dad and Mom,

Off to sleep now, very tired. Thought you would like to know. Will put phone on mute so I don't get woken up by your emails should either of you drink too much.

Love

Phoebe Grey

To: Phoebe Grey

From: Christian Grey

Subject: no drinking, go to sleep

Dear Phoebe,

Never would we drink too much that much to do drunken calls to our daughter! But put your phone on mute, in case Mike tries to ring you and go to sleep.

Love you

Dad

Sober and CEO of Grey enterprises PTY

I looked over at Eva, gosh she looked hot and I had to admit so did I. We left our phones, so we could not be traced.

"All is set, dearest cousin" she looked outside and things were silent. We went out the back way of the pool house so not to be seen though no one was around. Armstrong had been dismissed at 7:30pm by my grandparents. They did not think it was appropriate that he watch two teenage girls have a sleep over, and let's face it I had been perfect all week. It was too simple and once we were at the back of the house, Tyson picked us up and off we went.