Grace's POV
I thought I'd quickly pop down to see how Ana is feeling and as I open the door, I am stunned to my core, I can't believe my eyes, my heart misses a beat and then almost jumps out of my chest, racing with happiness.
Christian is asleep with his head on the edge of Ana's bed, she has somehow managed to turn and is asleep with one hand in his and the other is resting in his hair and they both have a smile on their faces.
Oh, this is one scene that will remain seared onto my brain as I never thought I'd see something like that and I quietly back out of the room, it is so obvious that they are both giving each other comfort.
I tell Sawyer on the door that no-one is to disturb them until Christian comes out or I tell them that they can go in. I don't care if family comes to visit, they will need to wait. I am glad I told her parents last night not to come before midday as that will give Christian enough time to sleep as well as Ana although if John Flynn comes, I may have to wake them.
John Flynn's POV
Well, that was a surprising call from Grace, Christian made quick time leaving my office to get to Ana and now he's sleeping peacefully with her touching him – I wonder if I really do need to get down there or whether the two of them will actually be the best therapy for each other. How intriguing, actually, yes, I will go down, I need to meet this girl.
It doesn't take me long to get there and Grace lets me in to the room and the sight is quite striking both in a professional and personal sense – I haven't ever seen Christian this relaxed ever and Taylor who has arrived at the same time shakes his head with amazement also and smiles, I don't think I have ever seen Taylor smile. Today is definitely a banner day in this Christian Grey world!
As I watch, I hear a moan come from Ana and within a second Christian is sitting upright, brushing the hair away from her face and stroking her face to provide comfort. As Ana opens her eyes and they focus on us past his shoulder, he turns around with pitched eyebrows and then turns back to speak quietly to Ana. I hear him ask how she is feeling, how her pain levels are and she grimaces as she tries to move back onto her back, he soothes her as the tears start to pool in her eyes and as I go to help him move her back, he says "I've got it John" and gently positions her in her most comfortable position.
"Ana, this is John Flynn, he is my psychiatrist and I asked him to come and speak to you, help you with the stress of all this."
At the look of confusion on her face, he continues "I promised to help with your recovery, I want that to be both body and mind and I know you are worrying about the girl because you have had nightmares in the little bit of sleep that you have had, haven't you?"
Ana nods and says "I think I'll be ok" and then as if to herself she says "As long as you are here" then she blushes a deep red and lifts her hand and covers her mouth making it obvious that she hadn't intended that comment to be said out loud.
To his credit, Christian chuckles, pats her hand and says "I think you should speak to John as you are clearly deluded" and is rewarded by the most delightful giggle and I can't help but feel that he is acting his age for once – it's the most normal I have seen him act away from his family.
I am a little loathe to break into their little bubble but Christian turns to me and says "Please Ana, have a chat to John while I go find out what is happening about this room," and smiles at her and walks out of the room.
Christian's POV
Her left hand was in my hair, her right hand was in mine, we were both sleeping and neither of us were having nightmares, she is a witch but oh such a beautiful witch. , I can't believe it and no, I am not going to wipe this smile off my face!
Well that's what I was thinking but hospital administration can ruin any good mood and it takes some persuasive shouting to ensure that Ana will be moved to a suite by lunch time. It is important that she is because there isn't any space for her family in the room she is in at the moment especially as Miss Kavanagh will be here as well. That reminds me, I need to call Miss Kavanagh and ask her to bring Ana's study materials and explain that I will organise her new car for her.
However I discover that it is a bit late to call Miss Kavanagh as I am informed that she has arrived, is demanding to speak to Ana and making a scene at the front desk. For someone that had the flu yesterday, she seems to be in fine voice today.
After introducing myself, I tell her that Ana will be moved to a bigger room later and that she is seeing doctors at the moment and as soon as the doctors give their all-clear, then everyone can speak to her but she is very weak, she is very damaged and may not be able to "socialise" for any length of time. I promise that I will let her know as soon as anyone knows. She is looking at me with a touch of annoyance or something and then I realise that she is an aspiring journalist and is formulating questions to ask me so I pre-empt that by saying "We found Ana's handbag in the car so you should have your interview as soon as she can give it to you."
I have been rushing around and it suddenly hits me, we still don't know if there is any internal damage and what sort of operations Ana is going to need – my grand plan for graduation may not be possible and I realise that I can't ask Miss Kavanagh to bring the books next time that she comes down as it would be better that Ana ask her to do it when she is ready.
Then I notice a fellow that has been standing next to Miss Kavanagh and when I look at him, he finally puts his hand out and as we shake he says "Mr Grey, pleased to meet you, my names Jose, I'm a friend of Ana's" and I drop his hand with distaste… what sort of friend is he? I hope he isn't a boyfriend, there was no mention of this fellow in the background report, perhaps it wasn't correct. Gee get a grip Grey, he's probably a friend, you know, one of those things you don't have because you have no social life and keep yourself in your ivory tower.
I shake my head to try and clear it and tell them that I'll go see how everything is going and suggest that they go get a coffee from somewhere as the doctors said she wouldn't be ready for visitors until lunchtime. Miss Kavanagh looks like she is about to protest and I just don't have any patience left so to ensure I don't say anything I might regret, I simply turn on my heel and return to Ana's room.
"How is she John?" I ask Flynn as I make my way back into the room and see that she is asleep again.
"Exhausted, confused and really worried about Cecilia. Ana is obviously intrigued as to what your link is with her, I didn't disclose any information other than to reassure her that she is no longer a threat. As to the nightmares, I am pretty sure you have broken the back of them, I don't think I will have had anything to do with that, I think that is all you. To be honest, I have a feeling she thinks I am an expensive charlatan but I am ok with that," he says with a grin.
Interesting, John Flynn likes Ana. Of course he does, I think everyone likes Ana, that's why she really can't be tainted by me, I will have to help her get back onto her feet and let her go.
If I let her go, she might go to that fucker I met downstairs…
That is not going to happen, I need to get my shit together and make sure I am worthy of her.
