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(Christian's POV)

My words seem to be reaching her, at least to where she doesn't look so scared. I can't stand the sight of her being hurt or scared, but seeing both…well that about does me in. I feel her squeeze my hand. "Ana, as terrible as this accident was, how bad things were before, perhaps this could be a new beginning for us. Perhaps this will be the chance for me to prove to you that I really mean what I say. To prove that I care about you, and to show you that you deserve the whole world and everything in it. For there is no one more deserving than you." I see a single tear rolling down from those beautiful eyes of hers. God she is beautiful, even now. I slowly move my hand towards her face, and brush the tear away. "What's wrong Ana? Are you upset?"

She shakes her head

"Do you want me to leave?" I sure as hell hope not…

Again she shakes her head, as she grasps my hand as tight as she can in her weakened state.

"What can I do? I'll do anything you need. Just say the word and it will be done." She tries to speak, but she can't because of the ventilator. That was stupid of me to do. "Do you think you could write down what you want?" Her eyes glance around for a moment, as if she was trying to look for something, but then shakes her head again. I hear the door to her room open. It is Kate. She has come in everyday to see Ana, but today is the first day she Ana has been awake.

"Hey Christian, how's our girl doing?"

"Surprisingly well, they woke her up out of her coma, and seems to have function of her limbs, but they have to keep her on the ventilator as a precautionary measure." Kate takes my place as I make room for her and pull up another chair.

"Hey Steele, how are you feeling?" Ana just looks at her curiously. She must not remember her either.

"I probably should have mentioned, she has some memory loss and does not seem to remember anything that has happened since high school. So, don't be offended, she just doesn't remember."

"Ana," Kate says, "do you know who I am?" Ana tries looking at her hard, as though she is having a hard time seeing…and again she shakes her head. "Can you see my face?" She shakes her head. "Well, hopefully that will go away. You were in one hell of an accident. Kate proceeds to tell Ana everything that has happened since they met. After a while, Ana seems to be spinning from all of the information she is receiving, and even I have to admit my head is spinning too.

"Kate, I think we need to let Ana, get some rest."

"Alright, I need to go get some dinner. I'll be back tomorrow Steele. You be good and take care of yourself you hear me?" Ana nods her head at her. "And you better take care of her too Christian."

"I always do." With that Kate leaves and I resume my post at Ana's side. "Well, you have had quite a day, haven't you?" She nods slowly at me. "Would you like to rest for a while?" More nodding. "Alright, I will make sure no one bothers you. You just get some rest, and I will be right here when you wake up." Nodding slowly she turns her head away and drifts off to sleep, and I shortly follow her lead.

(Ana's POV)

Listening to Christian talk, I know for sure he is something special. I may not be able to see him, or be able to remember him, hell, I just know his name. Yet, I just know that there is something true here. His words have touched me. He seems so passionate when he talks, his voice is soothing to me, now that I know he is not going to hurt me. I feel a tear slip out and down my cheek. I hate crying in front of people, but this is not that gross weepy crying, this is a tear of awe of just how much this guy seems to care about me. It is not something that I'm used to. Cautiously, gently, and sweetly he wipes my tears away. With each question all I can do is nod or shake my head. It is so frustrating that I can not talk to him. If I could see or think clearly I would be able to write him just to say that I'm glad he is hear, and that I want to get to know him.

Kate, who apparently was my roommate and closest friend, came in to see me. Once she understood that I don't know who she is or what has been going on for the past few years, she tries to fill me in. From the day we first met to the day we graduated and everything in between. Apparently I have her to thank for me meeting Christian. Though I'm still confused on what he does for a living or why she wanted me to interview him. From what I gathered he was apparently a business owner for some company, and has done pretty well for himself. I assume it is some type of local business because he is so young, but even that is impressive for someone around our age. I'm starting to get overwhelmed with all of this information that I am learning. I'm so frustrated that I can not remember all of these things, that I can't talk, that I hurt all over. I am just too broken. Almost as if he was reading my mind, Christian convinces Kate to go, leaving just the two of us here. I'm so tired, sore, exasperated, and frustrated, I don't know how to handle it. Christian offers to let me rest without disturbance, and I don't wait for the opportunity to try and sleep.

(Christian's POV)

Wakening from my cat-nap, I hear what sounds like sobs, choked sobs. With the fogging leaving my eye, I see Ana, her face red and swollen from crying, and her trying to cry, but the ventilator is preventing her sobs. My Poor Ana. "Ana, baby, it's okay. What's the matter? Are you in pain? Do you need something?" I see her fiddling around trying to find something, she is looking for her call-light. "Do you need the nurse?"
She nods at me, trying to choke back her muffled sobs. I go to the door and yell out the hall, "Can I get a nurse in here please?" As one quickly comes to my call, Taylor stands from his chair in the hall.

"Is everything alright sir?"

"I think so, she just needed her nurse, probably need some more pain medicine. This has been a long day for her. She is learning all about a life she knows nothing about, being stuck in a bed all day, unable to speak, hardly able to see… I can't imagine what this is like for her."
"Neither can I sir, but I'm sure she is getting the best care she could get."

"I plan to make sure of it. I made her a promise that I would be what she needed, that I would make sure she has everything she could ever want, and you know I don't take my promises lightly."

"No you don't sir. This young woman has been through the wringer already, she doesn't deserve to go through all of this pain and suffering."

"No she doesn't." I sigh. "If I could take this from her, if only I could take it all myself I would."

"Well like I said before, she is a fighter. She has a strong will to live, and she will be okay."

"I know she will."

The nurse comes out of the room looking around for someone. "How is she doing? Is she okay?

"Yes Sir Mr. Grey. She is just really wants off the vent, but I have to check with the doctor. It shouldn't be a problem though. She has been up for several hours without any problems." She hurriedly goes off in search of the doctor. "Have you had any new developments in the search for evidence?"

"Just a few minor leads. I'm making sure even the smallest is being looked into, but so far nothing has panned out. But I will keep trying sure. I will get to the bottom of this."

Taylor is so loyal. He is probably the only real friend I have. I know that if anyone could do this for me, it would be Taylor. "I know you will. You have done so much for me, put up with all of my crap." I am cut off as the nurse and the doctor go into the room, "Just give us several minutes, then you can come in to see her once we make sure she will do okay off the ventilator."

Turning my attention back to Taylor, I realize I have an opportunity to say something I should have said a long time ago. "I have seen how my actions affect people around me, and I realized once Ana left me that I have been such an asshole to everyone around me and that I need to be better that what I have been. Especially if I am going to be better for Ana, to be what she needs. I just want to say thank you for everything you have done for me. I don't know if I will get out of this kindness phase I'm going through right now, but in case I do, I just want you to know that I value your work, your loyalty and your friendship." He just stairs wide-eyed at me. Almost in shock.

"Believe me sir, it has been a privilege and an honor to work for you. I hope that I will be here to help you for many more years to come."

"So do I."

The nurse and doctor come out of the room, "You may go see her now." Says the doctor, "she was doing fine so far, let me know if she is having any problems. Her throat is going to be sore, and we need to keep checking her to make sure she doesn't get pneumonia. She will have more frequent checks from the nurses, probably every hour or so. She will also have to do some breathing treatments to make sure she strengthens her lungs." I thank the doctor as he leave. "Well, I need to go check on her now. If you need to take a break, just get someone to take your place. In fact, you go home for the night, and take tomorrow off. You have been here as much as I have, and if you plan to work for me for a while, you need to rest up."

"Yes sir. Thank you sir." And with that I'm back to check on Ana.

(Taylor's POV)

As soon as I get Sawyer to take over for me. I get in my car and head back to Escala. I am still in shock. I have no idea what this woman has done to my boss, but he has changed so much over the past couple of weeks. I have never heard him thank anyone the whole time I have worked for him. He has always been really cold and callus towards others, and he has rarely if ever recognized me for my work. There is a change for the better in him. It may not last forever, but for the time being, I will take it all in. It gives me a stronger motivation for me to find out what happened to Miss Steele. I can't even begin to imagine what would happen to my boss if she had died. Hell, his reaction just minutes after she left him was bad enough. I had never seen him so broken in all my years of working for him. If she died…that would have killed him for sure. I hope this all works out in the end. And God have mercy on the person who hurt Ana, because once Mr. Grey gets his hands on them…well…let's just say even the devil himself would fear the bosses wrath.