Here you guys go ! Let me know what you think!. This is where Christian starts to understand the hardships of being a dad! I hope you enjoy... plead Read and Review

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"Daddy what do you do as a job? " Emma asks as she looks at me with her beautiful round eyes.

"I own a bunch of businesses baby girl why?" Not wanting to get technical with a five year old. I look at her as she continues to talk to me.

"Because you have so much money daddy so why doesn't mommy have money like you? I thought parents share money? That's what my friends tell me in school" Swallowing the lump in my throat I look towards Anastasia who has a hand covering her mouth in shock. Her eyes tear up as she continues to wash the dishes.

"Uhm… well mommy doesn't want any of my money so mommy makes her own money... I think she does a good job baby girl don't you?" I ask while smiling at my daughter. I knew she would have a lot of questions about my absence I just had to figure out a way to answer them without making Ana seem like the bad guy.

"Oh... yes she does an awesome job!" Emma giggles as she crawls on my lap and lays on my chest. I play with her hair as I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. I see that it's Mia and inwardly groan but answer anyway.

"Christian! Where are you? Where is Ana? Are you back together? Where's your daughter? I want to meet her!" Laughing I gently sit up so I don't disturb Emma who is watching Disney channel.

"Who Mia slow down! I'm with Ana in New York at her place and I'm working on it and Emma is right here with me. We can't wait for you to meet her you will love her."

"Oh of course I will Christian I am so happy for you. I hope you guys get back together. You know I was always routing for you guys. I know it's been hard on Ana so I won't mention how much she hurt all of us but if she does it again I will claw her eyes out! "Trying to stifle my laugh I shift Emma off my lap while I stand to pace the room. I know Mia is serious when she says this but I find it so adorable how much she wants to protect me.

"Okay Mia well I have to go I will let you know when you guys can meet" Hanging up I walk towards Ana and wrap my arms around her waist.

"Christian let go we don't want to give Emma the wrong Idea"

"I'm not ... I'm giving her the right idea Ana… We both still love each other... let's try and make this work. I mean we've already made love it's a little late for the just friends thing." I whisper into her ear. Slowly turning around she looks into my eyes and sighs deeply.

"I want to Christian but we live so far away and Emma goes to school here and my job is here."

"Ana I think you should move back to Escala with me. I need to see my daughter just as much as you… I missed all her firsts and I don't want to miss another minute... and don't worry about a job... you kind find one there if you really want one... please" I beg her hoping she will give it a go. I really wanted Ana and Emma to live with me. I wanted to feel like a family… I wanted Emma to have a whole family. Something every kid should have.

"Christian… why don't we speak to Emma about this now? She is only a kid but it's her life too okay?" Smiling with excitement Ana and I walk towards Emma and sit down next to her.

Ana POV

"Emma we have to talk so I'm shutting the TV off now" I say as I look for the remote.

"Okay mommy what's up?" I smile as she says this. I swear sometimes she sounds like a teenager and not a five year old.

"Okay so me and daddy want to get back together what do you think of this?"

"Back together? Like a real mommy and Daddy?" Emma says as she jumps up and stares at me and Christian with big eyes.

"Yes baby girl like a real mommy and daddy what do you think?" Christian says as he taps her nose playfully earning him a smile from both of us.

" .GOSH. YES YES YES! I would love that daddy and mommy! When is daddy moving in?! "Taking a deep breath I look towards Christian who understands my plea and takes over the conversation.

"Actually honey I was wondering if maybe you and mommy would come and live with me at my house. Remember when you and mommy first came to see me? That's where I live" Waiting for her reaction we sit by quietly.

" YES YES YES! Oh my! Mommy can we leave tonight?! Daddy's house is so big! I loved it there can we go! "Sitting in shock I don't know what to say. I didn't expect her to be so open to leaving our home. I won't lie it hurt me. This is where we had our memories together but I knew it was only fair that Christian get his chance now.

"I don't think we can leave tonight honey I have to tell my boss" I looked towards Christian as he clears his throat.

"Actually Ana I already took care of that and the landlord. I will have all your clothes and personal items sent to Escala. So we can leave tonight actually." Christian sends me a sly smile knowing full well I am pissed that he would just do that without knowing for sure if I would even say yes. Sighing to myself I figure what the hell? My life has never been normal so why start trying now?

"Okay Christian…Emma I guess we are moving in with daddy!" Even I start to get excited as I see Emma jumping up and down screaming her head off. I hear Christian laughing at her reaction and I can't help but feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I knew this was just the beginning and Christian was about to have his hands full. Emma was a sweetheart but man could she act up and when she does I don't know how Christian will take it.

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It's been a week since Ana and Emma have moved in and I am loving every second of it. Tonight my sister finally makes it back from her trip and will get to meet Emma. We are all going to my parents' house as they haven't seen Emma since the first time the met and my mother is beyond excited.

"Ana! Are you guys ready we have to leave now" I yell from the kitchen. I see Gail smiling at me and I laugh aloud. I know exactly what she is thinking as I looking around. My place is no longer a home of a lonely man but someone who has a beautiful full life. Emma's toys are laying around all over the place and there is never a quiet moment with a kid in the house. Hearing them coming down the hall I stand getting ready to leave. I see Emma first as she bounces down the hall in a cute yellow dress with stockings and adorable flower pattern shoes. I smile at her but get butterflies when I see Ana. She is wearing a beautiful purple knee length dress and she looks stunning.

"Ana baby you look amazing! "

"Hey what about me daddy!" Laughing I scoop Emma up and twirl her around. "You look beautiful as well baby girl" Holding her in my arms Ana takes my forearm and we head to the car together.

The drive there was something else as Emma could not sit still. I could see Taylor growing frustrated the whole ride there and honestly? So was I.I have never had to discipline Emma and I never wanted to see her upset but I knew she could be out of control at times. What did I know though? Maybe she was just a hyperactive kid.

Once we arrive I grabbed Ana's hand as I picked Emma up with the other arm. Walking to the door I let Emma ring the door since she wanted to do it so badly. My mother opened the door and immediately reached out for Emma. Smiling Emma willing went into her open arms.

"Well I guess we can go in." I laughed as my mother ran off with our daughter. I had a feeling we wouldn't see much of her tonight. Just as we stepped inside I see a bubbling Mia running up to me. Throwing her arms around my neck she hugs me tight.

"Christian Ana! I missed you guys now where is Emma?"

"Sorry Grace got her first they're in the dining room I believe." Ana says while smiling.

Ana POV

The whole night has been a success and not one person brought up the fact that I left Christian. I was actually starting to feel like a real family again. I looked around the table and was pleased to see everyone laughing and smiling. Unfortunately Kate and Elliot couldn't make it tonight but we would see them next week for lunch. I hear a loud crash bring me out of my thoughts. I look just in time to see a very naughty girl standing next to a now broken vase. I gasped and looked towards Christian who seems less than happy at the moment. I knew this would be the test in their relationship. Until now Emma has been able to get away with every bad thing she has done because Christian doesn't want to be the bad guy but I knew eventually the time would come where she would cross the line.

"Emma Grace get over here right now!" Christian says sternly. I see Emma become surprised at this tone of voice and hesitantly walks towards her father.

"Y-yes daddy?"

"Emma how could you break that vase? How many times did mommy tell you to stop running in the house?" I see Emma put her head down and play with her dress. As I looked around the table I could see everyone holding their breath. Christian can be very scary when he's angry. I could tell Grace was worried he would be too harsh on Emma but I knew he wouldn't.

"A lot of times daddy... I'm sorry I broke the vase. I won't run anymore." As Emma turns to walk away Christian lightly catches her arm.

"I don't think so Emma we warned you multiple times I want you to sit on the couch right over there and don't move again is that clear? I will let you know when you can get up but right now you are on time out and that s final do not argue with me young lady you will only make it worse for yourself." Starting to cry Emma walks to the couch and sits down making a big commotion with her movements.

I look towards Christian and smile.

Christian POV

I worry that I may have been too hard on Emma until I see Ana giving me a reassuring smile. I knew then that I made the right choice. I knew eventually I would have to step up and discipline Emma but I wasn't ready for it. When I saw the broken vase I knew I had to though. I couldn't just let Emma run around doing whatever she pleased. I know I will have to talk to her after her time out is over I just hope she understands what she did was wrong.