So once again I apologize for the long chapter, since I combined three into one. I hope I didn't disappoint.

Enjoy!


Anastasia

From a distance Ethan comes in to view and waves us over. Dad walks back to his truck and I pull up to the driveway with dad following. Jose climbs out of the car and helps Teddy out, and Kate runs to hug her brother, while I climb out and get a sleeping Phoebe out of her chair.

"What took you so long?" Ethan asks as he makes his way to hug me and kiss me on the cheek, and then presses a kiss to the side of Phoebe's head.

"I have three sets of feet, Ethan. It's not as easy as you would think." I shake my head while I smile at him. Ethan is an exact copy of Kate, or should I say Kate is an exact copy of Ethan, since he is two years older than us.

"I know Steele, but you make it look so easy!" he says teasing me.

"Shut up and help." Kate swats his bicep as he smiles at her, but agrees. He says hello to my dad and to Uncle Jose when he moves towards the back of Doris. Dad is carrying Teddy's and Phoebe's emergency duffle bag, Jose is carrying the cake and Uncle Jose is carrying his small duffle bag and Ethan takes the fruit bowl. While Kate, is carrying mine and her duffle bag.

"Whose house is this?" Kate asks Ethan as we make our way towards the house.

"Actually it belongs to my girlfriend's parents." We all stop dead in our tracks. Ethan is known to us as a party boy, much like his sister Kate. His longest relationship on record is two weeks. He gets bored and then he leaves, that's what he does. So for him to be serious about a girl comes to us as a shock. WOW!

"I'm proud of you." I say with genuine sincerity, "It's good for you to finally go steady." I smile at him and he blushes.

"Come on," he looks up at all of us and cocks his head to the side. "I want the family to meet the family."

We make it to the front door where a very excited alabaster skin toned girl with green eyes and black hair greets us.

"Please come in." She says as she opens the door wide and we all enter. God it's beautiful! The house has a warm feel to it, it's perfect. We're soon greeted by a woman with blonde hair and green eyes as well. They don't look anything alike, except for their eyes, but no physical traits match. Is she adopted?

"Mrs. Grey this is my family," Ethan says as he makes his way in front of us. He points towards my dad and Uncle Jose. "He is Uncle Ray, Ana's father, and the gentlemen standing beside him, is Uncle Jose, Jose's dad." He states with pride in his voice. Mrs. Grey nods and they nod back. Ethan continues his introductions, "And here is Jose, my sister Kate, and Anastasia. As for the little girl and the little boy they are Ana's children, my niece and nephew, Teddy and Phoebe." You can hear the love he has for us all as he introduces us.

"Lovely to meet you all!" she says scanning our faces. "I'm Mrs. Grey, but please call me Grace." She says with a kind smile.

"Only if you call me Ana." We laugh and her smile grows wide.

"That's fair," she says eyeing a sleeping Phoebe, who's oblivious to her surroundings.

"Mia, can you bring the platter of homemade cookies I place on the table, please." Grace says as Mia takes the cake from Jose and Ethan fallows with the fruit bowl.

"Grace, may I sit down. My daughter is not as light as she used to…." I don't finish, as I hear my son yell for me.

"MOMMY!" I look at my dad and shake my head. Teddy must have heard Grace when she mentioned 'cookies' and went to get one.

"Ana are you sure, he…." Dad is interrupted my Teddy, who's running towards us screaming, "MOMMY!"

"Teddy, stop screaming and tell us what happened." I look at my boy who looks somewhat confused. I smile at him. "Teddy what happened?"

"I wanted a cookie and I bumped into a man, who said vey naughty words mommy. He needs his mouth washed with soap." he's serious and nods his head in approval.

"Teddy it's okay. He's an adult he's allowed to say naughty words." I say to Teddy as dad picks him up and takes him outside for bit. Kate is silently laughing while Jose is talking to his dad, and Grace looks ashamed.

"Hello Anastasia." I turn to the entrance of the kitchen and I see… My lawyer? I point down to the floor as if I'm asking 'if this is his house' and he nods.

"Hello Mr. Grey," I say after I've seem to have collected myself from shock. It's a small world! "You have a lovely home." I say and smile as I look between Grace and Mr. Grey.

"Thank you Ana!" Grace says still with a hint of shame in her voice. "I'm sorry for what happened in the kitchen, my son must have been shocked to see a child in this house." She says and I can detect a bit of sadness in her voice. I turn and look at the man who's standing beside Mr. Grey. He's attractive looking curly blonde hair, blue eyes, and muscular like the boys and tall as well, with fair skin. He's cute! I blush when I see him smile at me, he most definitely saw me eyeing him. How embarrassing!

"Elliot honey, can you go in the garage and bring back a recliner lounge chair so Ana can place Phoebe down? And please place it near the picnic tables, thank you." He nods and leaves. "Let's all go out to the backyard and have a seat." Grace says as we're still standing in the doorway. Grace is the first to walk towards the backyard and we all follow.

"Grace thank you, but it's truly not necessary. I've been doing this alone for a long time, I'm used to it. Trust me phoebe's not as heavy as she appears." I shake my head feeling like a bother.

We're all seated around the picnic tables, dad is to my right while Uncle Jose is also to his right, beside Uncle Jose is Mr. Grey and to his right is Grace. To my left are Jose, than Kate, Ethan, and finally his girlfriend Mia.

"Don't worry Ana, it's better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it." She says as she's seated on the picnic table, she smiles and I smile back. Mia gets up and offers us some refreshments we nod and she stands as Ethan is behind her. She comes back and hands dad, Uncle Jose, and Mr. Grey a beer and the rest of us a soda can.

"So Ana," Mia says turning to me. "Ethan has mentioned you work at SIP." I smile at the mention of publishing.

"Yes I do." I state with pride. My dad turns and presses a kiss on my temple. I smile and turn to look at him. He smiles back and winks at me and goes back to the conversation he's having with the dads. I turn back to look back at Mia, and she smiles again. Yeah, I know he's proud of me!

"I've wanted to get this book, of a famous chef in Paris, but unfortunately I have been placed on the waiting list. Can you possibly, I don't know," she says giving me her best puppy eyed look. Oh fuck not another Kate!I smile, I know where she's getting at. "Pull some stings so I can get the book early?" she asks with hope present in her eyes.

"Mia I'm going to tell you the same thing I tell Kate," I tell her while trying to hold my laughter, "The puppy eye trick only works on my kids favor, I'm immune to everyone else." I tell her while my laughter escapes and everyone else joins in. We all stop laughing when we hear someone laughing inside the house. No fucken way! What is he doing here?


Christian

I'm awoken by my heart beating at a rapid pace and sweat covering my torso. I sit up from my bed and rub my sore throat. Shaking my head, I try to get rid of the images that have now appeared in my dream. This time they weren't of me, but of Ana being tortured by the hands of that monster. I would never let that happen! I shake my head as I feel a shiver run down my spine.

"Fuck this," I say out loud and get up from my bed and make my way towards the bathroom. I walk to the sink and brush my teeth, while I look at myself in the mirror. I really do look like shit. I have black circles forming under my eyes due to lack of sleep, and I'm pale.

As I've finish brushing my teeth, I turn around and turn on the shower. Fifteen minutes later I'm out and changed into a pair of jeans a grey linen shirt and my converse. I look at my watch and it's only eight am. I packed a duffle bag last night with a change of clothes for later today since Elliot and I might go for a swim later. I walk towards the foyer and place my duffle bag near the elevator.

"Mr. Grey, you're not thinking of sneaking out are you?" Taylor smirks as if I've been caught. I laugh, "No Taylor, actually I was placing my duffle bag near the foyer, so once we leave I can just take it and go." I say with a straight face. What? He looks at me intently and slowly shakes his head, "You couldn't sleep." He states. Taylor knows what it's like to be haunted by your past. Taylor served in the Army and has night-terrors as well, but the difference between us, is he has Gail to sooth him, when I have no one.

"Yeah," I answer and turn back towards the kitchen, where Gail is busy making breakfast.

"Good morning Gail." I greet her as I take a seat on one of the barstools.

"Good morning Mr. Grey." She smiles kindly at me, "What would you like for breakfast this morning?"

"Anything's good Gail." She turns back around and begins to make French toast. By the time I've finished eating and drinking my third glass of orange juice, it's already nine forty-five. I text Taylor letting him know I'll be taking off shortly. I don't get a response, but I do hear Gail and Taylor making their way towards the foyer, getting up I walk to the elevator where Taylor, Gail, and Luke are dressed in normal day wear.

Once we reach the ground floor, I climb into my R8 as Luke, Gail and Taylor are taking the SUV. I buckle my seatbelt and pull out of the bay, with Taylor driving the SUV behind me.

I arrive at Grey Manor and press the key to unlock the front gate, I pass and then Taylor. But he stops to make sure the gate closes and no one gets inside. I drive up the drive way and I immediately see my brothers truck. Piece of shit!

I park my R8 next to his hummer. More like a black box. Stepping out I grab Mia's gifts including my duffle bag and make my way up the front steps. I don't even bother knocking on the door as I know the door is always unlocked. Why don't they ever lock the fucken door?

"In here sweetheart," I hear moms lovely voice coming from the kitchen.

"Hi mom. Where do you want me to place these?" I ask while raising Mia's gifts a bit.

"Just place then in your father's study." She says as I kiss her cheek and she goes back to finishing whatever she's doing. I walk pass the front door and see Gail, Taylor, and Luke standing there. Really?

"You know you can come in right?" I ask with annoyance and roll my eyes when I see them all blush.

"Gail, I think mom might appreciate some help in the kitchen." I know how Gail and my mom like to bond over cooking tips and exchanging recipes. She nods and makes her way towards the kitchen.

I turn to look at Taylor and Sawyer and shake my head, "My dad and Elliot should be in the back." I tell them and they walk towards the kitchen as I make my way to my father's study and place Mia's gifts on his desk.

"What are you doing?" I ask dad when I step out the side door of the kitchen into the backyard, as I see him and Elliot picking up the barbeque grill I bought him three years ago. It's a charcoal grill, since dad has always mentioned, he prefers grilling with charcoal than with gas, because gas gives the meat an after taste. So I bought him a charcoal grill that has a width of three feet and a length of five feet. When he came out to see his gift for the first time, he looked at me and said, "Who am I supposed to feed, the entire block?" I was laughing because he was serious. We don't really have that many backyard barbeque parties and if we do have a party it's more of a suite and tie function.

"Bro, come and help. Dad looks like he's going to pull his back muscles." Elliot says while laughing at my father. My father is fifty four years old but looks a lot younger.

"Here Dad, I'll do it." I say as I make my way to help Elliot, and oddly enough I'm wondering where Taylor and Luke are.

"They're helping set up the bleachers and picnic tables." Dad says answering my question. Elliot and I look at each other and laugh. Fuck that sucks for them! Those bleachers are heavy as fuck and difficult to set up. Every time Elliot and I would have to set them up, it would take us forever.

"How long do you think it'll take them, bro?" Elliot asks as we make our way towards the outer skirt of the patio and place the grill down.

"I would say an hour. Wait dad how many are they putting up?" I look up at my dad as I see him smirk, "Just two of them and all three picnic tables."

"Shit, I give them at least an hour." Elliot says and I laugh.

"Mr. Grey where did you want them set up, again?" Luke asks my dad as I see him and Taylor coming towards us. No fucken way?

"I believe where we decided, but I'll see where Grace wants them later." He shrugs like it's nothing. I look at Elliot who looks back at me. What the fuck?

"How the fuck did you do it?" Elliot asks. Taylor smiles and Luke has a smirk on his face.

"We had the same kind back at base." Luke says and I shake my head. Go fucken figure!


"Mom what time is Mia supposed to be arriving?" I ask my mother as I descend from my old bedroom upstairs. I've changed into my white shirt and my swim trunks since Elliot and I might go for a swim later in my parent's swimming pool. Mia has been working in Elena's restaurant as head Chef, but took two months off to vacation at the Bahamas.

"She should be here any minute. Which reminds me, what time is Ros coming over with Gwen?" Mom asks as she's counting how many seating's she has available. How many people are invited?

"She said around three or four. Mom, how many guests are invited?" I ask as I see she has a number of at least 15 people. Why so many?

"Mom what's going on?" I ask my mother who fidgets. Something's up!

"Nothing sweetheart." She responds pretending to be busy with something else.

"Mom why are you…" I don't finish what I was about to say as we hear the doorbell chime. Mom runs to open the door and in comes Mia with a guy behind her. Who the fuck is he? I walk towards them, so I can say hi to my baby sister. "Christian!" She yells and jumps in my arms. I kiss her forehead while I set her back down. "Hey. How are you? You know you've missed a lot since you've been gone." I say messing around with her. Mia is twenty-seven years old with green eyes, with pitch black color hair, she has alabaster skin and is tall and lean. She has a very bubbly personality, and a great sense of style, well that's what she says.

"Whatever!" She says in a girly tone. "Christian, I would like you to meet my boyfriend Ethan." She says pulling my hand towards the guy who's talking to my mother. He's as tall as me, and as fit as Elliot. He has blonde hair and green eyes. He's not bad looking at all. He seems pretty smart, and very much out going.

"Christian, this is my boyfriend Ethan. Ethan this is my brother Christian." Mia introduces us and we shake hands. I'm expecting a limp handshake, but to my surprise it's firm and strong. I like him!

"Nice to meet you," I nod and smile at him.

"Likewise," he returns a nod. After we've been introduced, Mia takes him to the patio where dad and Elliot are. I turn around when I hear mom sniffle.

"Mom, are you okay?" I ask her with my brow furrowed. Is she sick?

"I'm just glad to see one of my children in love." She says as she looks at Mia and Ethan holding hands. Ouch, that hurt! Oddly enough I wonder if I would ever be able to do that. Hold someone's hand and give then a kiss on their cheek whenever I pleased. I shake my head and make my way towards the patio.

"Hey Elliot you want to throw the football around?" I ask Elliot who's standing around bored out of his mind.

"Yeah." He nods and I call over Sawyer and Taylor for a small game of football. Thirty minutes later Sawyer and Taylor call out game. Elliot and I are at twenty-two points, while they're at twenty.

"So what do you think about our baby sister's boyfriend?" Elliot asks while we're looking for the coolers mom asked us to find in the garage.

"I think he's alright," I shrug not really caring for this conversation. I turn around and spot three coolers, "Did mom mention how many she wanted?" I ask Elliot as I pull all three out.

"Yeah she said two, one for the soft drinks and one for the beer." He says grabbing one, turning around and begins to make his way to the patio. I pick up the second one and walk out of the garage as I see Taylor walking with Mia's boyfriend towards the gate. How strange! I ignore it and keep walking to the patio, where Elliot has scrubbed and is now rinsing the cooler down. I place the cooler down and Elliot passes me the sponge and the water hose. I scrub the cooler down as well and then rinse it off and place it near the picnic tables. I turn around and Elliot is carrying three 20lbs bags of ice.

"There's three more in the freezer." He motions with his head towards the house. I walk inside the house as I see Mia chatting away with mom.

"You know you could help." I point towards the cases of beer and sodas. Mia rolls her eyes, but stands to grab a case of beer, just when Elliot makes his way inside.

"See I told you he would tell you to help," he shakes his head and picks up two cases of beer turns and walks away with a smirk on his face.

I look up to see my mom who has a smile on her face, no doubt loving the fact we're all here. I bend and lift the three cases of sodas and make my way out side to where Elliot and Mia are now filling the coolers.

"Shit I forgot the ice," I say as I place the three cases of soda on the grass and jog my way back inside the house opening the freezer and taking out the remaining bags of ice. I walk back towards Elliot and pour the ice in the empty cooler. I open a case of soda and lay the cans inside the cooler on top of the ice, and continue the pattern until there's no more ice left. I look up and notice Mia has left.

"Where did Mia go?" I ask Elliot as I've straighten up.

"She said something about friends coming over." He smirks at me and I cringe. Mia's friends are like bees to a flower. And guess who the flower is? Her friends just can't take 'No' for an answer. Lily is one of Mia's friends, who most definitely can't or won't take the hint. She'll flutter her eyelashes at me, bump into me intentionally, and she has once gone over bored and cupped a feel. I told Mia after that incident, I would leave if she ever came around the house when I was here. It's been six months and I haven't seen Lily anywhere. I hope she's not here now!

"Come on Christian, dad probably needs help with the grill." We stand and make our way to dad as he is placing charcoal in the grill.

"Hey dad do you need anything?" I ask him as I see him looking for something. What is he looking for?

"The lighter fluid, I know I left it here." I shake my head and walk towards the side door where I bump into someone. Shit!

"Holy fuck!" I say as I look down. My eyes are probably as big as saucers, as I see Teddy, Ana's son standing in front of me.

"Holy shit how the fuck, are you here?" I say as I'm staring straight at the little boy.

"Mommy!" He screams and I jump back. Why is he screaming? I look towards dad and Elliot to make sure I've not gone crazy, and that he really is standing in front of me.

"Mommy!" He screams once again as he runs inside the house. Oh shit she's here?

"What the fuck did you do?" Elliot asks, as dad, Elliot, and I make our way inside.

"Teddy it's okay. He's an adult he's allowed to say naughty words." I hear her before I see her and my heart quickens. Fuck she's really here! Elliot has stopped walking and is blocking my view. Fucker!

"Hello Anastasia." How does my dad know who she is? My dad greets her and I'm now standing behind my father and brother. Fuck!

"Hello Mr. Grey. You have a lovely home." She says and I can tell she's smiling. I want to see her smile!

"Thank you Ana." My mother says. This is not fair, everyone can see her but I can't! I count to ten and relax while I lean on the wall near the hallway. An idea comes to mind; I could go around and enter through the front door. I lift my eyebrows liking my idea and I move from the hallway and walk out the side door, and make my way around the house. I stop when I see two different cars in the driveway. Who else is here? Beside her truck is a Ford F-150 in black. Who the fucks car is that? I grit my teeth as the idea of her husband in my parents' home comes to mind. I take a deep breath and lean on the outside wall of the house behind the bushes.

I don't know how much time has passed by, but I hear people talking and laughing in the backyard. I shake my head to clear it of all my thoughts and ideas about the possibility of her husband being here and make my way towards the front door. I open the door only to bump into Teddy once again.

I laugh as I pick him up, "You know little man, we have to stop meeting like this." I tell him and he nods with a serious face.

"You said a naughty word." He says with thinned lips and a shake of his head.

"Yes I did and I apologize. It was rude of me to say naughty words in front of you." I say as we make our way towards the kitchen. "Do you accept my apology, Theodore?" I say with a serious face. He looks at me intently and smirks. For a second I see myself in him, but it's not possible.

"I'll have to think about it!" He says deadpanned and we break into laughter as I exit the side door and step into the patio with Teddy in arms.


Anastasia

Christian appears from inside the house with my son in arms, while they're both laughing. My heart flutters and my breathing accelerates. "Oh shit," I say in whisper when I hear Grace gasp. I look around and every Grey looks shocked to see him. Is he not welcomed? He looks hot dressed in his swim shorts and a white linen shirt. I can see all his muscles through his shirt. I take a deep breath and bite down on my lower lip.

"Christian," his name slips out of my mouth in a whisper without me even being aware.

"Ana," he says and I swallow hard when I see him lick his lips. I want a kiss those lips!

I'm brought back to the here and now, when I hear Teddy scream for Lelliot. I turn to look at his direction of sight, and I see Elliot make his way towards us with the lounge chair in hand.

"Teddy?" he asks while laughing and shaking his head. No fucken way!

"No way," I shake my head in disbelief. I laugh, when I see him blush. Oh god it is him! I'm still laughing as I see Teddy run towards him and jump in his arms and clings to his neck.

"You owe me six hours of my life." I say as he walks up to us and sets down the lounge chair, next to me. He smiles and sits down on the lounge chair while still holding Teddy, "Do I now?" he winks at me and I laugh once more.

"Matter of fact you're going to become my new, shopping buddy." I say to him as I nod towards Teddy. He smiles and kisses Teddy's temple while looking at me. "Alright you're on," he says in a joking manner.

"Elliot I'm not joking," All jokes aside I'm being honest. Elliot has now become my, 'go to guy' on buying Teddy gifts.

"Are you really?" he asks in a flirtatious manner. And I know everyone's eyes are on us. Sorry Elliot!

"Yes I am. Teddy came home from school and was adamant he wanted a race car bed like Lelliot. It took me six hours to find a race car bed just like yours. You want to know the funny part? They only had it for a queen size mattress." I shake my head when he smiles at me and everyone else laughs as well. I look up and see Christian grinding his teeth. What's his problem?

Before Elliot gets up and sits near his sister he leans and whispers in my ear, "I'll go shopping with you if you hook me up with your blonde friend." He pulls away and looks at me intently I look at him and smile, and turn my gaze back to Christian who's looking at Elliot with a death glare. Jealous much?

"Deal," I say looking back at Elliot. I turn once again towards Christian and I see him ball up his fists when Elliot gives me a kiss on my temple. I smile and laugh, when Christian notices I've seen his reaction towards Elliot and I he blushes.

Christian has now joined the table and is speaking with Grace while the dads are around the grill grilling the burgers and hotdogs, and the boys have left the table. Where did they go?

"Mia, Kate would you help me in the kitchen?" Grace asks and the girls follow. I would love to help, but Phoebe is still napping in my arms. I would lay her down on the reclining lounge chair but I know she'll wake up any minute, so it's pointless for me to set her down.

"Teddy can you get me something to drink please," I ask my son who nods and walk towards the coolers. I'm looking down at Phoebe when Teddy arrives back and hands me a beer. I did say 'something'. I smile as I take the beer bottle from his hands and place it on the picnic table, "Thank you baby." I tell him and he smiles a big smile. My sweet darling baby boy. He turns and makes his way towards my dad. I shake my head and notice someone is handing me a soda. I look up and Christian is wearing a goofy smile, I smile back.

"Thank you," I say as I take the soda can from his hand.

"My pleasure." He says and I know he wants to say more, but chooses not to. He points to the beer and I nod, giving him permission to take it. He opens it, takes a drink. I gulp, when I see him lick his lips. That's just way too sexy!

"Mommy, I'm hungry." Phoebe says as she's now woken up from her nap.

"Would you care for some fruit?" I ask her and she nods. I kiss her temple as I remove her from my lap and set her on her feet. Christian extends his arm to help me up and I take it. Or finger tips are the first to touch and my heart begins to accelerate once more. Why does he have this effect on me? He holds my hand firmly, and I can tell by the look in his eyes, he doesn't want to let go. I smile and thank him again, as I move my hand and turn to take Phoebe inside the kitchen.

"Grace, this is my daughter Phoebe." I introduce my daughter and Grace turns around to look at her. When suddenly she gasps and drops a plate she had in hands. Christian is the first to walk in and everyone else follows behind him. Grace has her mouth covered by her hands. She looks at Christian who shakes his head subtly. What was that? She nods in understanding and sighs, "I apologize everyone. My mind must've been somewhere else." She says as she smiles towards Phoebe. I turn to look at Christian who smiles a sad smile and walks away.

"Hi Phoebe, my name is Grace. It's really nice to meet you." She says kneeling in front of Phoebe. I missed something but don't know what! I scrunch up my eyebrows while my brain begins to work through what happened, but it's coming out empty. I missed something.

"Ana sweetheart, did you need something?" Grace says snapping me out of it.

"Sorry Grace, here let me help you clean up." I turn and open the utility closet and grab the broom as well as the dustpan. "I was getting Phoebe a bowl of fruit, so she can have a snack." I turn to see Phoebe looking at me intently.

"I'll do it Ana." She winks at me and takes the broom and dustpan from my hand. "Why don't you have a seat with your daughter?" She smiles at me and starts to clean up. I wonder if this is what having a mother would feel like. I take a seat next to Phoebe and serve her a small bowl of fresh fruit from the fruit bowl that's on the breakfast bar.

"Mommy I have to go potty." I hear Teddy behind me, as I see Phoebe take the first bite of her fruit.

"Grace could you watch her for me while I take Teddy to the bathroom?" I ask Grace who's more than willing to watch her. She would make a great grandmother.

"Sure." She nods and continues, "The bathroom is the second door to your right." She says as Teddy and I walk down the corridor to the bathroom. I open the door and usher Teddy to go in. As I wait for him outside the door, I hear voices in the other room next to the bathroom. Is that Kate? I knock on the door before I open it.

"Come in." Is that Jose? I open the door and Jose and Kate are standing there look at me with guilty face. "Okay what the hell is going on?" I say as I look from Kate to Jose. They both shake their heads and I'm about to ask again, when I feel Teddy's hand holding mine. I look up at Kate and Jose again, "Later." I say with a small smile on my face. "Come on let's go," I jerk my head towards the kitchen, "Phoebes awake." They both nod and put their heads down when they pass by me.

"Mommy, are they in trouble?" Teddy asks as we pass the corridor and enter the Kitchen.

"No baby," I look up and Phoebe is now gone. I turn to Grace who's picking up the bowl of fruit and begins to walk towards the side door. "She's on the patio with your friends." She smiles and exits with Teddy and I at her heels.

"Oh I'm sorry," I apologize to a blonde woman who looks to be around the same age as the parents. She has warm eyes and warm smile, slightly taller than me but not by much.

"No apologies necessary." She says and looks down at Teddy. I see her eyebrows shoot up when she gets a good look at him. Why is everyone doing that?

"How rude of me, I'm Ana." I extend my hand which she takes," and this is my son Theodore, Teddy for short." I introduce my son who shakes her hand as well.

"Nice to meet you Teddy, I'm Gail." She says as her smile has grown a size.

"Mommy I need to go potty." Phoebe says as she pulls on my arm to get my attention while looking sheepishly. I look down and do a fast introduction. "And this would be my daughter Phoebe." Phoebe's head turns and looks up at Gail. And Gail too, gasps, but gathers herself quickly. "Hi Phoebe I'm Gail." She says and blushes when I giggle.

"Teddy, go with grandpa while I take Phoebe to the bathroom." I turn to my son who nods and begins to make his way towards my dad.

"Excuses us Gail, while I take Phoebe to use the bathroom." I smile at her and she nods.

Five minutes later, Phoebe and I walk out and see everyone's sitting around the picnic tables. Teddy is sitting next to a vacant spot so I go and take a seat next to him, when I see Christian walking towards us with two other men, and oddly enough one looks familiar. Where have I seen him?