A/N: Part 1 of the Fourth of July at the Grey's.

Thanks again to my lovely sanjanasandeep232 for dealing with my indecisive self while writing thia chapter!

"Ana Baby…let me see."

Anastasia huffed and exited the closet in her third swimsuit of the morning. According to Christian, the first showed too much cheek and the second showed too much cleavage.

"Why are you so worried about this? You didn't seem to care on your birthday." She whined coming out and turning slowly so he could see. She was in her Fuzzi white lace bandeau one piece. It was strapless, but it had rouching on the front and covered her backside completely. She loved the suit.

"It's strapless…" He mentioned, ignoring her question.

She frowned and sat on his lap. "Oh, baby…please? I love it. I promise I'll be careful and you'll be right there."

He sighed. "You do look good in lace…"

She grinned and hopped up. "Good! Then it's settled. I'll throw on a cover up and get my other things packed." She disappeared back into the closet and slipped on her Proenza Shouler belted cotton and silk sundress, grabbing her salmon colored sandals to match. Once she was dressed, she pulled out her navy blue and white Eliza J illusion yoke lace fit and flair dress and zipped it up in a garment bag. She grabbed a nude strapless bra and panty set and grabbed her Marchella Louboutin's. She grinned, happy to find a reason to wear the pointed-toed, sheer white and silver heels.

She headed out of the closet with her under things, shoes and garment bag. Hanging the bag on the back of the door next to Christian's, she dropped her things on the bed and proceeded to pack them in the black duffel that already contained Christian's things, her hair products and her makeup.

He eyed her shoes. "What dress did you pick?"

She grinned. "You'll just have to wait and find out. No peeking!"

There was a knock on the open door frame and Anastasia turned to see Taylor standing there.

"All ready, Mr. Grey?" Taylor asked.

"Almost, Taylor. Come with me to my office before you take our things out." Christian answered.

Anastasia furrowed her brow as they left. She found it quite odd.

To occupy her time, she went back into the bathroom and rechecked her hair, which was in a high bun. She used some of her hairspray to fix her flyaways and heard the men come back into the bedroom. She saw Christian popped up behind her in the mirror and noticed he had a megawatt smile on as he wrapped his arms around her from behind.

She kept her eyes on him through the mirror. "I don't think I've ever seen you smile that big. I didn't know you were capable…" She said, smiling.

He tickled her side, making her squeak. "Ha ha, baby. I'm happy. After last night and then getting to spend the whole day with you and my family…it's a great weekend."

She could practically feel the love and happiness radiating off of him. She turned toward him. "Oh, Christian…I love you so much." She wrapped her arms around his neck and lifted up on her toes to kiss him. "I am the luckiest girl."

XxXxXx

"Mr. Grey…where would you like your things?" Taylor asked, carrying in their two garment bags and the duffel.

"My bedroom will do." Christian answered.

Taylor nodded and headed towards the stairs.

Christian entwined their fingers and headed toward the back, where quite a few people were standing on the patio.

"Wait…are those Kate's patents?" Anastasia asked, grinning. "Is something going to happen today that they need to be present for?"

Christian laughed. "I don't think so, baby. My father knows the Kavanaghs. He asked them to come." He answered as he opened the door and let her through before following behind.

"Anastasia!"

Kate's brother, Ethan, was the first to spot them. He hurried over and squeezed her. She pat his back awkwardly, hoping he'd make it quick.

"Hi, Ethan…er…nice to see you." Anastasia said, trying to be polite.

"Ethan! Get your grubby hands off Anastasia!" Kate yelled, pulling him away.

He chuckled. "They aren't that dirty, Katie."

Kate's parents came over and said their hello's.

Christian leaned down to her ear while she was talking to Mrs. Kavanagh. "Turn around."

She spun and saw someone coming through the glass French door.

"Daddy!" She yelled and ran to him, clinging to his waist and burying her head in his chest.

He chuckled. "Hi, Annie."

It felt like something in her broke and she began to sob into his chest.

"Oh, Annie! What's wrong?" Ray squeezed her.

She turned her head to the side and sniffled. "I just missed you. I feel like it's been ages."

Ray chuckled and rubbed her back. "Well, I'm here now. All weekend."

She pulled back to look at him and wiped the tears off her cheeks. "Really? How'd you get here?"

He looked behind her and she turned to look at Christian.

"That's a nice jet you got there, Christian… a Gulf Stream, is it?" Ray asked.

Christian grinned and nodded. "Thank you, sir."

"Your mother is flying Southwest…she'll be here in a few hours." Ray mentioned and Anastasia groaned.

"She's coming, too?"

"Anastasia Rose! That is your mother!" Ray admonished and she winced.

"I know…it's just…you know how big of deal she makes this holiday. I don't want to concentrate on that today." Anastasia explained.

"You know this holiday means a lot to her. I'll try to keep her reigned in. Don't worry about it now...we have another surprise for you." Ray told her.

Anastasia looked back at Christian and saw that he looked annoyed and angry. She heard the door open and a handsome Latino wandered out.

Anastasia gasped. "José?!" She squealed and pulled him in for a hug. "Does this mean you aren't angry with me, anymore?" She asked, letting go.

"Oh, Ana…"José shook his head. "I could never stay angry with you. You're my best friend. I was just worried about you."

Anastasia smiled. "I'm glad you're here!" She felt a hand on the small of her back and turned her head to smile up at Christian. "Would you excuse us for a moment, José? I need to thank my boyfriend."

José nodded. "I'm going to go say hi to Ethan."

Anastasia turned and wrapped her arms around Christian's waist, smiling up at him. "You did this? Baby…you are incredible! Mmm….the things I'm going to let you do to me…" She said quietly, leaning into him.

Christian's eyes widened and he licked his lips. "Like what, baby?"

Anastasia reached down and squeezed his butt. "Hmm…that spreader bar sounded kind of fun…" A puff of air left his mouth and he groaned. "With toys though…hmm… I'm afraid I'm pretty innocent when it comes to those...you'll have to teach me."

He licked his lips and saw his eyes darken. His erection pushed against her navel.

"Oh, Miss Steele…I will…and it's going to be so much fun teaching you." He leaned down and kissed her. "I want all of your innocence, Ana." He whispered in her ear.

XxXxXx

"Ana! Come swim with us!" Kate called, pulling off her cover-up, revealing her peach bikini. Christian went inside to speak to his father after brunch and Anastasia was trying to wait until he got back.

Anastasia watched as Elliot snuck up behind Kate and grabbed her, making her scream, and jumped into to the pool with her.

"Guess they've hit it off?" José asked, from beside her.

Anastasia nodded. "Seems to be that way."

"Come on! Get in." José urged, pulling off his shirt and stepping closer to the pool.

Anastasia stayed where she was, not wanting to upset Christian.

José turned around put a hand on his hip. "Anastasia! Are you coming or not?"

She shrugged and looked back at the house.

"Don't make me come get you." José warned.

Anastasia cracked a smile and he lunged. She screamed and ran for it. She turned towards him and put her hands out, seeing him start to stalk her, his knees bent, his hands out in front of him and a large smile on his face.

"José…don't!" Anastasia warned.

He took a step forward and she stepped back, giggling. "I said don't."

"You're getting in the pool." José answered.

"I will!"

"Now."

"Not yet!"

"Wrong answer!" He lunged and grabbed for her waist, making her squeal.

"Let me go!" Anastasia struggled against him.

José laughed and dragged her towards the pool. "You're getting in, Ana!"

She squealed. "Don't! I still have my cover up on!"

"What the fuck do you think you're doing? Get your hands off of her!"

José's arms dropped. "Listen…we were just…"

Christian stepped forward into José's space, scowling at him.

"Christian…Christian, stop!" Anastasia pushed him away from José and stepped between them. "We were just playing around...please don't…"

"You're mine!"

She nodded. "I am! Please…he didn't mean anything by it. You're overreacting!"

"He shouldn't be touching you!"

"Oh, that's not possessive at all!" José called from over her shoulder.

"José! Shut up! Go get in the pool!"

"But, Ana…"

"Now!" She looked behind her and cocked her eyebrow.

When he stomped off she looked back to Christian.

"Baby, what's wrong? You're overreacting."

Christian frowned and pulled her to him. "My dad reamed me about Elena."

"Oh, Christian…I'm sorry."

"This was supposed to be our weekend! It was supposed to finally be our first carefree weekend since being together and he has to bring her up! Like I hadn't already been chastised enough by my mother! Then I come out to find you because I'm upset and I find another man's hands all over you!" Christian was getting louder.

"Sh…baby, I'm sorry. Your father shouldn't have chosen today to speak with you. Please don't be upset with José. He's never had to deal with me having a boyfriend before…he was just playing around. It was innocent." Anastasia tried to explain, but she saw that his jaw was clenched and he kept swallowing.

"I'm losing control of everything, Ana. This is why I chose to keep to myself and chose the lifestyle I did. I don't know how to deal with all this… I need control."

Anastasia's heart broke, seeing him look so broken. "Come on," she held out her hand, "take me to your room."

Christian's forehead creased.

"I want to soothe you. Today won't get better with you feeling like this."

He gave her a small smile and grabbed her hand, escorting her into the house and up the stairs.

Once they were in his room, she slipped off her cover-up and sat on the bed, sliding up to lay against the pillows. Christian stood there watching her.

"Well? Come here."

He gave her his boyish grin and climbed into bed, pulling her strapless top down. He lifted her up and wrapped his arms around her before settling against her and starting to suck.

She slipped her fingers into his hair and grazed her fingernails over his scalp. He closed his eyes and nuzzled his nose against the swell of her breast.

"Don't fall asleep, now." Anastasia teased lightly, making him chuckle against her.

It took almost ten minutes, but Christian finally released her and nuzzled into the valley between her breasts, sighing.

"Better?" She asked, playing with his hair.

He nodded against her.

XxXxXx

Anastasia and Christian headed down towards the pool and saw that Ethan and Mia were just getting in, too.

They watched as Ethan pulled off his t-shirt, making Mia giggle.

"You look so strong, Ethan…look at all those muscles!" Mia exclaimed, grabbing his bicep.

Anastasia rolled her eyes. "Oh, brother." She grabbed her own dress and pulled it over her head, slipping off her sandals.

"Oh, please, Mia! Mine are much better! Look at these abs!" Elliot told her, flexing.

"Lack there of, you mean!" Mia said, rolling her eyes. "What about the tan Latino? Come on, José! Show us what you got!"

Kate cheered. "Yea, José! Flex for us! Hey, Ana! Look at that man candy!"

José started to pose, making Kate and Mia catcall and clap. He turned to Anastasia and winked. Anastasia scowled at him, knowing he was doing it to get a rise out of Christian.

"Oh, fuck this." Christian murmured, yanking off his blue t-shirt.

Anastasia's eyes widened at his bold move. Guess his jealousy was stronger than his fear of being touched. A smile formed on her face.

"Mmm…now this is what I call man candy." Anastasia said, wrapping her arms around his waist. She watched his scowl soften and a small smile form on his lips.

Kate was standing in the water with both hands up, holding out ten fingers. "Christian gets a ten!"

Elliot scoffed and pretended to be offended. "He might have the look, but he's probably boring as hell in bed."

Anastasia blushed and Kate gave her a wicked grin. "Come on, Ana…give us the dirty details! How is Christian Grey in bed?"

Anastasia bit her lip and caught Christian's eye, who looked amused. She quickly looked back down at his chest and blushed deeper. The NDA came to mind and she suddenly felt calmer. She couldn't be peer pressured into anything. She was legally bound.

"Can't tell you." Anastasia said simply, smiling up at Kate.

"Why?" Kate asked.

"My hands are tied." Anastasia shrugged, an amused grin on her face.

Christian leaned down toward her ear. "Interesting choice of words, Miss Steele."

"Does sir approve?" She whispered back, watching his eyes darken.

"Anastasia Rose! How dare you get a boyfriend and not call you own mother!"

Anastasia rolled her eyes and turned toward her mother, who was hurrying over. "Hi, Mom."

"Oh, Ana! I've missed you!" Carla squeezed Anastasia to her. "You look well, Anastasia! Dating really agrees with you!" Her mother held her out at arms length and looked her up and down.

"Mom! Stop." Anastasia blushed.

Carla looked up at Christian. "Oh! And who is this?"

"This is my boyfriend, Christian Grey. Christian…this is my mother, Carla Wilks Adams."

"Nice to meet you Mrs. Adams. I can see where Anastasia gets her beauty." Christian offered his hand and gave her a charming smile.

Carla giggled. "Oh, my…well, thank you Christian. Please call me Carla." She answered, shaking his proffered hand.

Carla turned to Anastasia. "My, my Ana…you sure picked a good one." Carla reached up to touch Christian's arm and Anastasia grabbed her hand.

"Mother! Do not grope my boyfriend!" Anastasia admonished, letting go of her hand. Anastasia knew it looked like she was being possessive, but she didn't want Christian to have a reason to put his shirt back on.

Carla tutted and rolled her eyes. "I've missed that smart mouth. You've always been so strong-willed." Carla's lip turned into a frown and she started to get teary eyed. "Oh, Ana! You realize that in two days…"

"Mom…don't do this…" Anastasia urged. "I don't want to dwell on that today…lets just have a good day." Carla clung to Anastasia and sniffled.

Anastasia caught Ray's eye and he made his way over from his spot where he was talking to Mr. Kavanagh and grabbed Carla's shoulders.

"Come on, now Carla. Why don't you come talk to Grace for a bit. She's been dying to meet you properly…" He pulled Carla off of Anastasia and Anastasia gave him an appreciative smile.

"Thanks Dad."

"What is so important about the fourth of July, Ana?" Christian asked, curious.

Anastasia shook her head. "It doesn't matter. Let's just enjoy the pool."

XxXxXx

Christian laid back on a lounger with his arms behind his head and shared it with Anastasia, who laid next to him on her stomach, her knees bent at a ninety-degree angle with her ankles crossed while they dried off from the pool.

"Are you enjoying your holiday weekend so far, Mr. Grey?" Anastasia asked.

Christian smiled. "I am, Miss Steele. How about you?"

"It's been wonderful. Thank you for bringing my family and José up. I'm so happy to see my dad."

Christian eyed her. "You cried when you saw him. Is there something a matter that you aren't saying?"

She laughed lightly. "Not really. Just a lot has happened since I last saw him and then working with Dr. Flynn has had me emotional. Seeing my daddy…I just had a sudden burst of emotion. I was relieved to see him."

Christian gave her a small smile. "Daddy's girl." He teased lightly.

She laughed and nodded. "If you looked that phrase up in google, my picture would be beside the definition."

"I hope our children are as crazy about me as you are about Ray." Christian noted.

Anastasia mouth went slack. "Children? You want children…with me?"

Christian gave her an amused smile. "Yes, Anastasia. Someday. Not anytime soon. I'm too selfish to share you, now. But one day I'd love to see you carry my children."

Anastasia's heart soared. "Oh, Christian…" She reached up and caressed his cheek with her knuckles.

"I want our children to have a childhood that we never had. One where they are safe and secure and loved." He added.

Anastasia nodded. "I want that, too."

There was a clap of thunder, scaring everyone, making Mia scream and everyone else laugh.

"Guess we should head in." Christian mentioned and Anastasia agreed. They got up and grabbed their clothes.

They were almost to the patio when José popped up next to Anastasia. "Hey…can I talk to you for a minute?"

Anastasia nodded. "Sure…Christian, I'll be right in." She told him, handing him her cover-up and sandals.

He scowled and his jaw clenched, but he went ahead of them and disappeared inside.

"First, I wanted to apologize for making your boyfriend so mad…even though it's fun on my end, I'm sure it's no fun for you. I honestly didn't mean to when I chased you around…I didn't think about it being a problem." José's brows knitted together and he shrugged.

Anastasia shook her head. "Don't worry about it. He was already angry when he came out. He overreacted." There was another clap of thunder, making Anastasia jump. "Was there something else you wanted to tell me before we get struck by lightning?" She asked, smiling.

"Yea…I wanted to tell you I got a job offer."

Anastasia grinned. "Oh, José! That's great! Where?"

He frowned. "That's the not so great part…it's in Boston."

Anastasia's heart dropped. "Boston? As in Massachusetts?"

José nodded, frowning. "It's something I can't pass up."

Anastasia's eyes filled with tears and she hugged him close. "That's just…that's great. Congratulations!" She told him, trying to be supportive.

When she pulled away, José eyed her. "You don't look very happy."

She shook her head and wiped her tears. "A part of me wants to be selfish and keep you close, José. I am happy for you though. We can always talk on the phone."

José grinned. "You mean you can always get drunk and send me ridiculous Dumbledore memes at random hours of the night."

Anastasia started giggling and it caused José to start laughing and before long they were both holding their stomachs in fits of laughter. Thunder rumbled again and then it started to pour, making Anastasia squeal as the cold rain hit her skin. José laughed and grabbed her hand hurrying towards the door with Anastasia in tow, giggling behind him.

Once they were inside the door, Anastasia shivered from the cold. José reached up and wiped the water off her forehead. "Let's get you a towel."

Anastasia nodded, holding her arms against her.

"No need. I've already got one." Christian mentioned coolly, wrapping it around her from behind. She wiped her face off with it and turned to lean up and kiss him.

"Thank you, baby." She grinned up at Christian.

"Anything for my girl." Christian answered, eyeing José.

Christian put an arm around Anastasia and steered her toward the stairs. "Let's get you in the shower and warmed up. We need to get ready for dinner. Cocktail hour will start soon."