A/N: Thanks for reading. Enjoy!

"Do you hear that?", Ana asked Christian while she stood in front of the bed. He looked in all directions to try to determine what she meant. "You don't hear it?"

"I don't hear anything." She smirked and slowly untied the sash to her white silk robe. "Am I supposed to hear something?"

"Only my need for you. Landon and Layken are in their rooms, and Liam's spending his second night in the nursery. Only the two of us are awake. We should take advantage of it. Don't you agree?" The robe fell to the fall, allowing Christian to see the curves of Ana's naked body. She had gotten her six-week green light three days before and had the ParaGard IUD inserted instead of her usual shot. Now all she was wanted was to make up for lost time. Christian made haste of his boxers, tossing them to the floor as Ana prowled towards the bed. He raised up on his knees and pulled her on to the bed.

"You're so beautiful. How did I get so lucky?", he whispered.

"We bot got lucky." Ana's hands went around the nape of Christian's neck, bringing their bare bodies against each other and their lips into a fiery kiss. Ana, spurred on by the heat between their bodies, pushed Christian on to his back. "Now you're about to get even luckier.", she whispered before straddling him. Her lips worked their way up his chest and back to his lips. She slid down his body and positioned herself over his throbbing cock.

"Are you for ready for me baby?"

"Always.", she answered with him thrusting inside her. "Fuck Christian." Both of their movements were slow at first, helping to get back into the routine. Each thrust was a little harder than the previous. Christian massaged Ana's breasts while she bounced up and down on top of him. She tossed her hair back and took Christian in as deep as possible, allowing him to hit all the right spots. The glow from the bedside lamp highlighted the small beads of sweat that had formed on Christian's forehead. Ana grinned and leaned as close as she could, licking the sweat away. She soon felt her release approaching.

"Come for me baby.", he murmured. Moments later, Ana's orgasm hit. Christian's thrusts continued until he also found his release. The sound of Liam's cries over the baby monitor brought them back to reality. "Right on cue."


"Nathan, hey.", Christian greeted Nathan who was sitting on the sofa outside Christian's office.

"Hi. Barney finished up the monthly IT reports and was going to bring them to you, but I volunteered to deliver them while I was on my break." Christian took the messages Andrea handed him and then opened his office door, motioning for Nathan to follow. "I'm sure you're busy so I'll be on my way."

"I've got some time. Have a seat." Nathan smiled and sat down in one of the office's chairs as Christian took his seat behind the desk. "How are things in IT?"

"Still going well. I like my job more and more every day."

"Good. Barney said you're doing an excellent job."

"He's been wonderful and has enlightened me on some of his computer skills. Did you know he actually built his own computer when he was a senior in high school? He's working on a robot at the moment."

"I better not let Landon hear about that. He loves toy robots. How's Drew?", Christian asked.

"With things calming down at school, he's doing better. I'm appreciative of the steps you and Ana took with the bully prevention program. It's sad how kids act toward one another."

"I know. I've got an inkling the program is going to be a success and make the schools a better place. I've heard rumblings that Ken Dawson might be resigning from his director of schools position."

"Really? Maybe a change a leadership is what the system needs."

"They also need to rethink certain aspects of the director's contract.", Christian sighed. "Especially the provision of a Lexus. How does having a luxury car or any car for that matter help our kids in their learning? It doesn't. What infuriates me is he pretty much shrugged it off."

"If the guy doesn't have the interest of the kids at heart, he needs to step aside for someone who does care.", Nathan added. "Drew's the greatest thing in my life, and I want the best for him." Continuing to listen to Nathan, Christian sensed there was more Nathan wanted to discuss. "Can we talk off the record, on a level other than boss and employee?"

"Of course we can. What do you want to talk about?"

"I have friends but not as many as I used to. Some of my friends didn't understand how I couldn't go out with them whenever they wanted. I've got a son who needs me. Leaving him at the last minute so I can play pool isn't something I can do."

"You have priorities. I used to go out a lot more before getting married and having kids, but that changed. Still, it's important to have some you time."

"I happened to do that such thing last Saturday. I went out on a date with Hannah. It was the first date I've been on since before I was married to Shannon."

"I've got a confession. I already knew about your date with Hannah. I don't know details. I was just aware there had been a date. Ana talked to Hannah who told her. According to Ana, Hannah was very excited about it. How did it go?"

"Both of us were visibly nervous at first, but we got over it and had a nice dinner. We talked and talked even after our meal was over. Afterwards, we drove around for a while and talked some more. Then I took her home. I wanted to kiss her goodnight but didn't want to push my luck so I ended up kissing her on the cheek. I felt sparks just from that."

"I'm glad to hear the date went well. What does Drew think about you dating Hannah?"

"He likes the idea. Before I asked her out, I asked him if he'd be ok with it. He said, "Daddy, I want you to be happy so go for it."

"Just like you want the best for him, he wants the same for you.", Christian said as Nathan stood.

"My break is almost over, and I should get back. Thank you for this. As I said, I don't have many friends, and the few I have don't understand."

"I'd like to think of us as friends. Whenever you want to talk or whatever, don't hesitate."

"Thanks."


"I understand you said you've got things under control, but I can come and help." Ana was in the middle of a phone conversation with Ray who had called to tell her that Carla was in bed with a cold. With the call on speaker, she picked up Liam who was whimpering in his crib.

"Annie, you've got three kids and a husband who need you. Your mom's in good hands with me. Her temperature was down earlier, and she's been getting plenty of rest."

"I worry about the two of you."

"I know you do, but you shouldn't worry so much." Since Carla's heart problems the previous year, Ana found herself worrying more about her parents. "I know where your head is at. Don't go there. Your mother's last cardiologist appointment went amazing. Her heart is in perfect condition. Is that Liam I hear?"

"Yeah. I think he wants to see what his brother and sister are up to. They were in Landon's room when I last checked, but it's a little too quiet. Usually by now Landon's yelling at Layken who's getting into something."

"How about I let you go? I need to see if your mom needs some more juice anyway."

"All right Dad. Tell Mom I love her and hope she feels better soon. Remember I'm here if you need me. I love you."

"We love you too."

Ana leaned down to the phone and ended the call as Liam moved around in her arms. She stepped out of the nursery and went to Landon's room where he was sitting in the floor with a row of car. Her eyes roamed the bedroom to see if Layken was hiding.

"Landon, where's Layken?" He put down the car in his hand and looked around the room just as Ana had done.

"She was in here a minute ago.", he answered with a shrug. "Have you looked in her room?"

"Not yet. Hopefully she's in there." Ana then went to Layken's bedroom but found no sign of her. She mentally told herself that Layken might be downstairs with Gail. Rushing out of the room, Ana heard a loud thump just before getting to the stairs. She wasn't sure what the noise was but knew it was coming from the master bedroom. She noticed the door which had been closed earlier was now open. Tiptoeing in the room, she was relieved to find Layken standing by the closet. "Baby girl, what are you doing in here?" She then noticed several pairs of shoes scattered in the floor. "Have you been snooping?"

"I dorbs Mama.", Layken replied, pointing to the heels on her feet.

"Did you find her?", Landon asked on his way into the room. "Yep. You found her. I think she needs a necklace with a bell on it so we can keep up with her."

"You might be on to something there.", Ana giggled. "I've got an idea. Grandma Carla has a cold, but a get well card might help her feel a little better. How about you two go and make one?"

"You want Layken to help me?"

"Yes. You can make one big card together or you can help her make her own. Don't you think your grandma would like that?"

"It'll be good for her. Come on Layken. We're going to make a card, but you can't write on yourself or throw markers. Ok?"

"O-tay." She took Landon's hand and went back to his room with him while Ana observed the shoes.

"Why are you staring at the floor?", Christian asked. He stood in the doorway with a smirk as Ana stuck her tongue out. He finally saw the shoes on the floor. "This looks like the work of Layken."

"Ding ding. You're correct." Ana moved to Christian, welcoming him home with a kiss. "She's helping Landon make a get well card for my mom. My dad called and said she has a cold. Naturally, I'm worried. I even offered to go there."

"And he turned you down."

"He had a point. I'm needed here with the kids and you. Besides, he said she's a little better than she was yesterday."

"This cold weather isn't helping things. I'm going to go and see how the card making is going."

"Make sure the markers are going on the paper and not on clothes or skin.", Ana said.