A/N: We are going to go through some time jumps in this chapter and here out. I do not want to cover everyday of 2 years. I'm going to do some important events, but that's it. How much can I write with Christian moping around when he's not with Ana? I added as much as I could to this story. This wasn't in my original plan so I hope you enjoy what I do. I had to dig deep in my brain to come up with stuff. Thanks again for all the reviews, follows and favorites. I can only hope I don't disappoint any of you. This is where I had the hardest time writing this story.
I can't believe I have over 600 followers... *mind blown* thanks again everyone
August 12th 2006
Christian:
I walk in my New Jersey home; I've been gone for two weeks. It's killing me for how long I have to be apart from Ana. She's due in a week, and I can't wait to meet my son.
I'm going to stay here to the end of the month, working from home. I might need to once a while make an appearance at the New York office, but I'm going to try not to.
"Honey, I'm home." I yell out as I walk into the foyer.
"Christian!" Ana comes running, more like waddling over me to me. She throws her arms around me and kisses me soundly.
"I've missed you so much." I tell her my lips still against hers.
"I missed you too. And I need you… desperately." She whispers.
"Are you trying to have me fuck you into labor, Angel?"
"Maybe?" She smirks. "But I really do need you."
I carry her to the bedroom and remove the dress she is wearing. I bend down and kiss her stomach. She has really grown over the last two weeks. She's still sexy as ever. And I want her badly.
"You on top!" I tell her.
"Well, yeah…" I slap her butt for her smartass comment. "But, first… I missed how good you taste."
She works my belt and throws it across the room. She pulls down my pants and boxers before putting me in her mouth. She swirls her tongue around my tip before pushing me all the way down her throat.
I grab her hair into a makeshift ponytail and help her move back and forth on my shaft. Her hand massages my balls and I can't help but groan.
I can feel myself building and hold her head all the way as I pour my cum down her throat. I'm so blessed she doesn't have a gag reflex. I release her and let her finishing sucking me dry.
When she's done with me she stands back up. "I want to spend the whole day with you inside of me… somehow." She tells me as she pushes me on the bed.
"Well, I will do whatever I can to make my lady happy." I smile at her as I move to the middle of the bed.
"Well, I do what us both to be satisfied" She crawls up to me and straddles my hips. "We do have that six week wait after the baby is born."
Well, we have gone longer… but it's the knowing we can't that's different.
She lines up my dick with her core before she sits down on me.
"Oh, god yeah…" She says as she throws her head back. My hands squeeze her breast as she bounces up and down on my dick.
I enjoy letting her do all the work, but I can see she's getting tired. So, I take charge grabbing her hips and helping her along. It doesn't take long before we are both finding our release.
She rolls off of me and lays on her side next to me. I run my hand through her hair pulling her into a deep kiss and her hand does the same.
We're just enjoying making out, because I will need a little time to re-charge. I'm about to tell her to get on all fours when my cell phone rings.
I growl before reaching over and grabbing it.
I don't even look at the caller ID before I answer.
"This better be important" I snap and Ana sniffles her laugh in my chest.
"Well, it's nice to hear your voice too…" Elliot says sarcastically over the line.
"Sorry, I didn't look to see who it was. What's up?"
Ana is busy kissing me on my chest and up around my neck. Her feather kisses driving me crazy.
"Where are you? I got to your penthouse in New York and you're not here."
"Why are you in New York?" I ask trying to hide my anger.
"Because I have a meeting with some designers who were thinking of having Grey Construction have build for them, and since you said you would be here I thought maybe me and you can finally hit up the town."
"Well, I'm not actually in New York." I tell him.
"Then where are you?" Ana stops kissing me and is now sitting next to me staring.
She almost looks like she's going to pounce me.
Jersey
"Cape Cod."
Cape Cod? Really Grey?
"What the hell are you doing there?"
"Ros made me go, she said I needed a break. So, I figured I would come here and test the waters. Go sailing."
"I see. Why didn't you say anything?" He asks.
"Because I didn't want you all to know my COO was making me take a vacation. I just need a break." I tell him.
"Well, I could agree there. You have been pretty stressed lately. Don't want you dying from a heart attack before you're 30." Elliot laughs. "Sometimes, I'm surprised you still have hair left."
"Yeah, Yeah."
Ana gets off the bed and I'm guessing to go use the bathroom.
"So would it be cool if I stay at your place while I'm here?"
"Are you already there?" I ask.
"Yeah…"
"Then I'm pretty sure you've already made yourself comfortable in one of my guestrooms." I laugh.
"Maybe… thanks man. Well, have fun. When will you be back?"
"The end of the month." I tell him.
"You're taking 3 weeks off?"
"Don't act so surprised." I laugh.
"What happened with Japan?"
"It got pushed back."
Ana comes out of the bathroom and bends herself down with her ass hanging up in the air. Shaking it at me. I think that's my cue to get off the phone
"Listen Ell, I got to go. We can talk later…"
"Sure thing bro. Enjoy."
I hang up the phone and quickly get out of bed and slap Ana's ass. "Get on the bed." I demand her.
"Oh, yes sir." She purrs before getting on all fours on the bed.
I have a feeling I'm in for it till Teddy shows up. After this I might really need the six week break.
August 14th 2006
I'm sitting in my study working, it's a little after 10pm now, when Ana comes in, looking a little panicked. I quickly stand up and move over to her.
"What's wrong?" I ask putting my arm around her.
"It's time." She says.
"Time for what?"
She looks at me and glares.
Oh, right. You sure are not the brightest crayon sometimes, Grey.
"Really?"
"Yeah, my water broke. I called the doctor and she told me to go to the hospital."
"Do you have your bag?" I ask, I'm in total panic mood right now.
She holds up her arm and shows me the bag in her hand.
"I don't need you to have a panic attack." She smiles. "We have time. She just wants me at the hospital because of the chance of infection after the water breaks."
I go and grab my keys off my desk. I pull her into a kiss. "You ready to welcome our little boy into the world."
"I've been ready." She tells me giggling, rubbing her belly.
We arrive at the hospital and Ana is all set up to some monitors and an IV. The nurse came in to check her and she was already dilated to 4. So maybe if we are lucky this will happen fast.
We had to have the whole staff vented and have sign NDA's. Even though the HIPPA act is in place, we couldn't have a chance for anyone to spill the beans. We have 4 nurses and Dr. Raynor. The staff has been really understanding. I'm sure they'll see an extra bonus if they deliver my son safely and keep their mouths shut. Barney and Welch have promised to be able to bury the birth certificate and it shouldn't be searchable through any public records. Although, we will have Ana give her name as Lambert instead of Steele.
Taylor, Gail and Harold, Ana's CPO are all here. And it's kind of upsetting my family won't get to be here and witness this. But, I push those thoughts aside. I can't think like that, because I hope soon, I will be a father.
And the girl who is holding my hand will be a mother. We will be a family and that's what's most important.
So, fast didn't happen. It's now after 2 am on the 15th. Ana is trying to rest between contractions. She's now dilated to 7 so hopefully it will be soon.
Hopefully.
I'm eager to meet my son. And I'm sure Ana is too. Thankfully it hasn't been anything like what I've seen in the movies with her screaming and yelling at me, trying to break my hand.
But, then again, there's still time for that to happen.
It's now 4am and Ana's contractions have been getting even closer together. She's sweating like crazy now. She doesn't want the epidural. No matter how hard I tried. That was the first time she bit my head off.
I press the cold compress to her head to help cool her down.
"Christian I'm so ready to have this baby out of me." She tells me.
"I know, Angel. But, they say the first one always take the longest."
She looks at me throwing daggers at me.
"Thanks." She bites at me.
"Just think the second time around you'll be a pro."
Ana smacks me hard in the gut it takes the air out of my lungs. I guess I should of saw that coming.
"We will not be talking about a second child for YEARS, Grey!"
"Yes, ma'am." I tell her.
4 more hours later the nurse tells Ana she's now dilated to 10 and can start pushing. I sit behind her so she can hold both my hands and lean against me.
"I want Gail in here." She screams out while she's pushing.
"I'll go get her." One of the nurses says.
Did I mention that they were awesome?
Gail walks in and goes to Ana's side. Gail grabs the cold rag and places it on Ana's head.
"You're doing a good job, baby girl." She tells her in a mothering tone.
How come when I say that I get glares and a gut punch?
Gail and Ana have grown very close in the last months. I'm so thankful for her. Ana isn't alone and has someone to talk too all the time.
"Alright Ana, next contraction I want you to push."
The next contraction hits and Ana pushes, screaming out in pain, and squeezing all the blood out of my fingers
"We have a head." Dr. Raynor says. "One more push Ana and you'll get to meet your little boy."
"1...2...3…" Ana pushes down and the next thing I hear is the cries of my baby boy. They quickly bundle him in a blanket.
"I'm so proud of you Angel." I tell her as she falls almost limp against me. "I love you." I kiss the top of her head.
"Dad do you want to cut the cord?" Dr. Raynor asks handing me a pair of scissors.
I move from behind Ana and go to cut the cord. After he's released they place Teddy on Ana's chest.
"He's perfect Christian." She tells me, with tears welling in her eyes.
"Congratulations you two." Gail tells us.
I sit next to Ana and admire our son. "He looks just like you Christian." Ana tells me. "Look at all his hair." She says as she gently brushes it back.
"He's perfect Ana. Thank you."
The nurse come and takes him so he can be cleaned off and weighed.
Theodore Liam Grey was born on August 15th at 8:53am weighing 7lbs 2 oz and 21 inches long.
My little boy is here, he's safe, Ana is safe. Now just comes the hard part. Sleepless nights and dirty diapers. I'll just say right now that first poop was not pretty… and guess who got to do it?
Yours truly. I was pretty proud of myself.
New Year's Eve 2007-
"Christian! Why aren't you here for New Years? I haven't seen you in ages." Mia whines over the phone.
"Sorry Mia, I just had other things to do with work."
"Work would of been there after New Year's."
"Well, you also didn't tell anybody you would have been home Mia. Maybe you should've spoke up." I tell her, walking into the living room, Ana is sitting on the couch, breastfeeding Teddy. It's hard to believe he's almost 5 months old.
"I just figured you would be in Seattle, hiding in your ivory tower. When will you be home? I'm going to be in town till the 15th."
"I'll be back on the 5th." I tell her. As much as I want to see Mia, I hate even more having to leave Ana and Teddy.
There hasn't been any process on Ray. He left Seattle for a couple of weeks, but returned soon after. He told my dad that he went trying to look for Ana. However, the guy I have following him said he took a trip to Vegas and went on a week long bender.
We've been trying to locate the people that would've adopted Teddy, but also come up on a dead end.
My dad and Ray are now thick as thieves. It's really starting to piss me off. I know for a fact that Ray will be celebrating New Years with my folks. He's always around. He's convinced my parents that he's some kind of saint.
But, I guess that's how criminals work isn't it. Build up the trust and you never see anything coming. I now think my dad is a terrible lawyer if he can't see through the bullshit.
"Alright promise me we'll hang out."
"I promise Mia."
"Yay! Happy new year bro."
"You too, Mia."
I hang up the phone and join Ana on the couch.
"They all want you home, don't they?" Ana asks me.
"Mia does, Elliot is with his flavor of the month. And I much rather be with you." I tell her kissing her cheek.
"When he goes to sleep, put him down and join me on the patio."
"It's freezing out there are you crazy?"
"Crazy for you…" I leave her to it and finish setting up my surprise.
Not too much long after I left, Ana comes walking out to the patio. I have it set up with the Christmas lights, a bunch of red and pink roses. Soft rock music playing in the background and I also set up a couple of heaters. I also have two glasses of sparkling cider for both of us. I would have gotten champagne, but Ana doesn't care for drinking and she's still breastfeeding.
"Wow. It's beautiful out here. So, this is what you been doing today?"
"I had some help." I shrug.
"Thank you. It's perfect out here." I walk over to her and take her hand.
"Dance with me."
I pull her into my arms and we dance around to "At Last." I hold her close to me, as I nuzzle my nose in her hair.
"God, I love you." I tell her. "I never want to be without you."
"I love you too…" I pull her into a hot and steamy kiss. If I was wearing glasses they would be fogging up.
I break away from her, taking both of her hands before getting down on one knee.
"Ana, my Angel. You are the love of my life. That day I ran into you and almost sent you flying my life changed forever. I tried everything in my power to stay away from you. But, I couldn't avoid you. You weaved some kind of magic on me and I'm been under your spell since. For awhile I thought I lost you forever. I remember how gray my days were without you. Even still the moments I can't spend with you eat me up. You also gave me a son, it's one of the best gifts you could of ever given me. So, I thank you for that. But, there is one more gift you can give me and that would be to marry me. So, Ana, will you marry me?"
I let go of one of her hands and pull out the ring from my back pocket. It's a Rose Gold Infinity Ring. It's got a 2-carat diamond in the middle and surrounded by smaller diamonds. I really had my eye on something big and flashy and maybe 20 carats. But, knew that's not what Ana would want. This rings is more simple, yet still flashy.
"Yes... Yes…" she cheers.
I place the ring on her finger, I stand up she jumps in my arms pushing me back slightly.
"I love you... I love you…" She tells me kissing my face all over.
"I love you too, Angel."
I place her back down on the ground. Her happy smile is now fading as she stares down at the ring.
"I'm guessing there's no way for us to get married before I'm 18 or till we get back home right?"
"Angel…"
"It's fine Christian." She says brushing it off. "I can wait… I just started thinking about it." She wraps her arms around me. "It's almost midnight… can you make love to me till then?"
"I would be more than happy too." I lift her in my arms and carry her to the couch.
I pull her shirt over her head and start feasting on her nipples.
My guess is Teddy heard someone getting on his food supply and starts wailing. I can't help but laugh.
"The booger. I'll go get him." I tell Ana.
I walk into Teddy's room and pick him up. I pick him up and he instantly stops crying. "Hey little buddy. What's wrong?" I ask him.
He just looks at me with his big blue eyes, Ana's eyes.
"Nothing huh? You just didn't like daddy moving in on your territory? Or did you want to see the ball drop?"
He makes a little bubble in his mouth as he makes some gurgling noises. I carry him out to the living room, where sadly Ana has put her shirt back on. She's also turned on the TV to Dick Clark's New Year's Eve.
I sit down next to her. "I think he just wanted to party with us." I smile at her.
Teddy's wide awake sucking on his hand. I wrap my arm around Ana and hold her close to me. Soon enough Teddy's asking for food. I love being able to watch her feed our son.
As I watch her I couldn't feel more proud of this girl, or I should say woman next to me. 2006 started out rough with Ray taking her. A chance that she might have our baby taken' from her. Then her escape and now her hiding out away from everything she knows. At only 17 she puts me to shame with how brave and strong she is.
I know this hasn't been easy for her. Especially when I can't be here. I hate everyday that I'm away from her. I'm thankful she has Gail, and Harold. At first I was unsure about having a male around Ana at all times. But Harold, turned out to be gay. I would've never guessed. He's 6'4 and a wall of muscle. He seems scary when you first look at him, but he's really a teddy bear. Also, the man knows how to cook. Gail got nervous about him taking over her job, and I almost hired him to work at Escala. But, I was quickly shut down my Ana.
So, he spends time on the weekends teaching Gail and Ana how to cook fancy meals. Even more reason for me to come and visit.
We have 2 minutes till midnight and I notice Teddy is asleep again.
"I'm going to put him back down." She tells me before standing up. Ana comes back just as the countdown starts.
"So future Mrs. Grey what do you think 2007 will bring us?"
"I'm hoping right now that my future husband will bring me to many orgasms. After that…" She waves her hand around.
"I would be happy to start this year off right for you…"
"3...2...1… Happy New Year." The TV announces and plays Auld Lang Syne in the background as my lips lock to my future bride and we get totally lost in each other.
I can only hope 2007 will be better than 2006, but I have a feeling it's not going to be easy.
June 8th 2007- .
"Hi." I tell Ana over skype. "How was your day?"
She sighs. "It was good. But, I don't know if I want to tell you what happened." She says forlorn.
"What? What happened?" My heart is beating out of my chest. Is it Ray? What?
"Don't panic. It's nothing bad."
"Then what?"
"Teddy took his first steps." She tells me quietly.
"I missed his first steps?"
"I have it on video…" Ana tells me trying to make me feel better. "I sent it to you in an email."
I open my e-mail and play the video. There's my son walking. He takes two steps before he falls on his butt. But, I can see his determination as he stands again and walks over to Ana, who is cheering him on. My heart swells and breaks at the same time. I'm so proud that he's walking now, but it's killing me inside that I missed this milestone.
"Christian?" Ana's voice breaks me out of my thoughts. "I thought about pushing him down. But, I didn't want to deter him." She tries to joke with me.
"It's fine Ana. He's just growing so fast." I sigh. "Listen, I need to get some work done tonight."
"Christian?"
"I love you." I tell her before I close the screen, not waiting for her reply.
I know it was harsh, but I didn't want her to try and make me feel better. I should be there with her. I shouldn't miss these things. Yet, here I am in Seattle without them.
Damn you, Raymond Steele.
After much talk with Taylor and one of his former police force buddies from another district. They think It's safer to keep Ana and Teddy away.
Sure, we could try and prove what Ray was doing. But we don't have all the proof yet. Plus, since Ana isn't 18 yet, I could be charged with kidnapping. I mean I took a minor over state lines. Even though Ray never filed a formal police report it's still known that Ana might of ran off with a boyfriend. It's Ray's word against mine. That's the American judicial system for you. I didn't trust it after I tried to tell the police that she was kidnapped by Ray. I don't trust it now. If I bring her back now, I just put a target on her back. Even with all my money, I could just pay Ray off. However, he's unstable and I don't trust him to leave us alone even if I gave him money. Once you hand someone a dollar they're always looking for more. Plus, Ana is terrified of him. Just the mention of his name makes her run cold.
She won't come anywhere near where Ray is till he's 100% out of the picture. She keeps hoping that he would just run off somewhere with the money that he does have.
I don't understand why he doesn't either. Which is what makes him a threat. He wants to find Ana and make her pay.
I look over at the time and it's only 8. I decide to call Elliot and see if he wants to hangout. I could use a drink or 30.
"Hey baby bro. What's up?"
"I wanted to see if you wanted to go to the bar tonight. And I mean to hang out, not to pick up chicks. I've had a rough week and I would just like a drinking buddy." I state firmly.
"Ok, no problem. You just want to go to the mile high?"
"Sounds good. I'll meet you there?"
"Alright, give me 20." And with that we hang up.
My phone vibrates in my hand and it's Ana. I ignore the call. Then I notice a text come through.
*Talk to me…* is all it says. I decide I better text her back.
*I'll call you later, I just need to clear my head. *
*OK*
I close my phone and go grab Taylor. I have a feeling I'm going to need someone to drive me home.
"Taylor I'm meeting my brother at the Mile High. I'll need you to more than likely see us both home."
We arrive at my club and I see Elliot waiting for me at the bar.
"I already ordered you a drink, so what's going on?"
"Just work." I mumble.
"Just work? No lady problems?"
I might have a lady problem on my hands later tonight. But, also the fact that I missed out on my son's first steps. I can't share a bed with my girl every night. I have to hide everything to protect them... The list is endless Elliot.
"Just a bunch of fuck ups and I guess all the traveling." I tell him vaguely.
"Yeah, what is up with all the traveling? In all the years you've had this company I've never seen you travel this much. What's up with that?"
"I'm just re-doing a lot of stuff at the New York office. And you know me I like to make sure it's done right."
"I guess I can understand that. Let's drink." We clink our glasses and toss the drinks back.
I really want to tell Elliot what is going on, but I resist the urge to do so.
I'm pretty wasted at this point when I hear a familiar voice. When I look over I see Ray talking to some of the other patrons.
"Ugg. What is he doing here?" I moan.
"Who?" Elliot asks.
"Him!" I slur. "Where's Taylor?" I ask looking around the room.
"Right here sir." I almost jump out of my skin.
"Don't do that!" I tell him trying to compose myself. "Sneaky bastard." I shake my head. "After tonight I want you to make sure that man is never allowed in this place again."
"I'll get right on it sir. And sir, I think it would be wise to get home." He tells me.
"What's your issue with Ray, Christian?"
"He's two faced. I don't trust him and I have my reason. That's all I'm giving you." I tell him.
"Has he done something? Does Dad know?" Elliot slurs and I know he's as drunk as I am.
"Doesn't matter. Just trust me Elliot."
"Alright! You know you can tell me anything right? I feel like you're hiding something from me."
"That's because I am…"
Shit did I say that outloud? Thankfully, some girl comes up to Elliot putting her hands all over him. I'm guessing a past conquest.
I look down at my watch and notice it's after midnight. Yeah I need to go home.
"El, I'm going to head out." I tell him
"Ok, we should do this again bro. Maybe next time let me hook you up."
I roll my eyes at him. Not going to happen.
I wonder if I could convince Ana when I get home for some phone sex.
Thanks to Taylor I finally find my way back to the penthouse. I don't even remember the trip to get here. I get to my room and take my shirt off. I try to focus on the phone, but the screen is blurry.
I somehow figure it out and call Ana.
"Hello?" She says groggily.
"Angel…"
"Christian?" She says unsure. "It's like 4 in the morning…"
"It's only 1 baby… I wanted to talk to you...maybe something else." I fall onto the bed and pull out my dick.
"There's a 3 hour time difference...Are you drunk?" She asks.
"Maybe."
"Get some sleep Christian… I'll talk to you tomorrow when you're sober..."
"Angel... I need you… Come on, we do this every night we're away…"
"Then maybe you shouldn't have hung up on me earlier. I understand you were upset about Teddy walking, but is this how you deal with it? By getting wasted?"
"I went out with Elliot… I had a couple drinks. Sue me."
"Sounds more than just a couple. Good night Christian."
"Angel?" And I'm met with a dial tone.
I awake the next morning with the sun blasting through the windows. I get up and notice my dick just hanging out of my pants. Also, my head is pounding.
What the hell did I drink last night?
I look over at the clock and notice it's after 10. Can't remember the last time I slept that late. I pick up my phone and notice I called Ana at 1 this morning.
Fuck, did I talk to her? Maybe not. She was probably sleeping. I go through some of my e-mails before getting out of bed.
After i go to the bathroom, I shower and change, before making my way to the kitchen. I think I need someone like Gail around here. I get sick of ordering out all the time. However, Ana did show me how to make pancakes and eggs without burning the house down.
Speaking of Ana I should call her. Tell, her I'm sorry for hanging up on her.
The other end rings and rings and I get her voicemail. I try again and she picks up this time.
"Hello?"
"Good morning, Angel." I greet her.
"It's the afternoon." Smart ass.
"Ok afternoon. Listen Ana, I'm sorry for just hanging up on you yesterday. I just got overwhelmed with missing Teddy's first steps. I feel like I'm never around. So, I'm sorry."
"Ok."
"Ok? That's it?"
"Ok. I accept your apology."
"Alright. What are you up to?" I'm trying to do anything to start a conversation with her. Is she really that mad at me for hanging up on her?
She sighs. "Pushing Teddy in the swing."
"Ana what's wrong?"
"Do you remember calling me this morning?" She asks after a minute.
Fuck, I did call her.
"No." I answer meekly.
"I didn't think so…" She sighs. "Listen I'm all for you going out with your brother and having a good time. But, please don't call me at 4 am looking for phone sex when you're drunk off your rocker."
Well, that explains why my dick was hanging out of my pants.
"Did you really get drunk because of the whole Teddy thing? Is that how you're going to handle it every time you miss something? Because if it is then I'm glad you're 3000 miles away." I can hear her start to sniffle.
"Ana…"
"Listen, I understand you're upset you can't be here. I feel the same with not being able to be with you. What I can't deal with is an overly drunk you. I know you're not an ass when you're drunk...but…." She trails off and If it wasn't for her breathing I would have thought she hung up.
I know how she feels about being around drunk people. We've had this talk many of times. She just rather not be around it if she can.
"Listen like I said I'm all for you going out and having fun. I don't want you to think I'm not. Trust me you could use it alot more than you do. I just don't want to be the reason for you to drink. Maybe we could take our chance with Ray… I can come home. Maybe he's all talk."
"If he was all talk Ana he would be gone. He's waiting. I know he is. My dad even said something the other day to me that made me go on high alert. Ray said that he was hoping if he stayed in Seattle he would hope that you would come home. I won't risk it. It's like he was a mobster in his past life."
"Ok, I get it."
"I love you Angel. I'm sorry for waking you up at 4 am to want to have phone sex with you. I will only wake you up at that hour only if I was getting actually booty."
This causes her to giggle. I can also hear Teddy, who must be in her arms making noises.
"Fair enough."
"And no more drunk dialing you…"
"Alright… Hey I'm going to feed Teddy and then put him down for a nap…" She leaves it hanging in the air.
"I'll meet you on Skype?"
"Only if you're not too hungover."
"Never."
Ok, so I might need some Tylenol and a crap load of water.
"Then I'll see you then…"
Oh, only another week before I can see her again. We're going to celebrate my birthday by renting a sailboat and sailing on the Long Island Sound. Then maybe when we get back, have Gail watch Teddy and I can do naughty things to my fiancé. I think I'm pretty easy to please.