Chapter 9

Christian's POV

'Thanks John, we now can get these fuckers locked up. My poor baby seeing what she saw, that will scar her for life. All that matters for now is that she is safe and happy with us.' I stand up and shake john's hand and walk out of the room still shocked with what I have just heard, my poor, poor baby. When I walk over to Rose she is reading one of those children's magazines that another patient has a left, she looks up and gives me one of her heart warming smiles that melt my heart every time I see it.

'How about we go and get a burger? Spend some time together, would you like that?' She jumps down from the chair and gives me a hug.

'Oh Daddy, yes that would be brilliant but I thought you don't like us eating fast food? You say it's no good for us?'

'Well baby, because you were so brave today, you deserve a treat and people can have treats now and again can't they? It is true that I don't like my children eating the fast food crap that gets served even though I know they do have it, Elliot brings it with them every time he and Kate visits, but considering I am lucky to have my daughter with me now, I think she deserves this.

We park up outside one of the many fast food restaurants in Seattle and we decide to go in and make the most of the day together instead of going through the drive through, I tell Taylor to stay in the car but keep an eye on me. As I walk in, I can feel everyone looking at me and I don't blame them, how often does a big shot billionaire go into a little restaurant with no security?

'Daddy, why is everyone staring at us?' Rose doesn't quite understand what it is I do, to her I am just Daddy, she has no concept of money and power and for now, I want to keep whatever innocence she has left.

'Well, they are looking at the beautiful little girl that has just walked in with her daddy' Rose giggles and we walk to the counter where the shocked young worker is staring with her mouth open so I give her a grin, she shakes her head coming back down to earth.

'Hello, what can I get you guys today?'

I look down at Rose and I can see her looking at the big screens behind her with the menus on.

'Baby, you can order anything you want. Take your time ok?'

'It's ok Daddy, I have decided. I would like them big nuggets with some fries and a chocolate milkshake' she says as she points to the board. So I order the biggest amount of nuggets and fries they have and two large shakes.

We are sitting at one of the tables and Rose is telling me about the time that Ana had secretly took her and Phoebe out to get the biggest burger they can find. Watching my daughter talk and laugh like this is making my heart swell, I never want to put her in danger again. My phone starts buzzing, it's Taylor. Shit, something must be wrong.

'Sir, we need to go, can you finish off eating?' It sounds urgent, I look around to see if anyone is look but they are just getting on with their lives.

'We have finished, we are coming out now. What's wrong?'

'I will tell you on the way' I get Rose ready and we get into the car.

'Daddy is going to sit in the front with Taylor OK? We just need a little talk' I tell Rose as I buckle her in and get into the car.

'The police have charged the culprits Sir, They will not be getting out this time.'


I can't believe the bastards have been charged! The smile on my face is that big, if anyone saw me they would think I was some kind of weirdo but I don't care, this nightmare is over.

Arriving at home, I go in search of my beautiful wife. I finally find her in the kitchen making Teddy and Phoebe their dinner, she doesn't usually cook in the week but Gail is off sick and I have no stand in, plus Ana can be so persuasive, I couldn't say no, even in her wheelchair she is a brilliant cook, but now all I need is to give her the brilliant news and ask her something that I have been thinking about on the way home. She doesn't see me as I walk up behind her but I can see the children looking at me, I put my finger to my mouth to signal them to be quiet much to their disgust as they know what's going to happen. I wrap my arms around Ana kissing her neck making her jump and she turns around

'Christian, you scared me.' she giggles 'what's going on?'

'They have been charged baby, Taylor has just told me' I stop to see her reaction, she has the same big smile as I had before.

'Really? That is brilliant! Where is Rose?'

'She is with Taylor, I told him to keep her entertained while I talk to you' I turn and look at Phoebe and Teddy 'Why don't you two go and watch a DVD, me and your mom need to talk' and in unison they say OK and get up and leave.

'Well that was easy' Ana laughs 'I don't think they want to see their Mom and Dad kissing, believe it or not Mr Grey, we have turned into embarrassing parents, even the most gorgeous billionaire in Seattle can't please his kids'

'We aim to please Mrs Grey, but I have been thinking about something on the way home. After the trail is over, I was wondering if you want to renew our vows, I feel after everything we have been through, I am very lucky to have both you and Rose in my life still.' Ana gasps and drops the spatula she is holding.

'Oh Christian, of course we can, I would love to do that. Erm...' She pauses and starts to look worried 'Stay there a minute' she rolls a few feet in front of me and turns to face me.

'Ana, baby what's wrong?' I ask worried she has some bad news for me.

'I have a surprise for you, while you have been at work, I have been trying really hard at Physiotherapy and...' She gets out of her chair, which of course I run to catch her but she just puts her hands up to stop me.

What the hell is she doing?!

Before I get to say anything to her, she gets up and takes a deep breath an world then one of the wonderful sites in the world happens before my very eyes, my wonderful, strong, beautiful wife starts walking, one foot in front of the other, a bit wobbly but still walking. I can't believe what I am seeing with my eyes. She takes a few more steps and collapses in my arms and we both start giggling.

'Surprise' she says when we finally get our breaths back.

'It sure is baby!' I pick her up and carry her to the sofa and we lay there in silence until we fall asleep.

I am the luckiest man on Earth