Hi Everyone! With crazy reports and midterms it has been quite busy on my end! I hope you enjoy this chapter! The Rachel drama has reached its gran finale. I have one last chapter to add to this part of this story (which I'm sure you all know how it will end ) however I have a storyline continuing Phoebe and Nathan's story with a book two/part 2 type of thing. I'm so not ready to leave these characters yet! lol!

This chapter is kind of long but I hope you enjoy it! Please let me know what you think and happy reading!

Stuck in my room while Danielle speaks with my mom is unbearable. I can't stay here. I won't stay here. I unlatch my bedroom door and secretively and quietly make my way towards the back. I know how to get out and I only hope they can forgive me. I don't want anything to happen to Nathan or my father. They will just have to understand.

(RACHEL AND TEDDY)

Rachel drops her cigarette and stares at the man before her.

"Teddy? You're here. You are really here."

Teddy slowly walks over to her his hands in his pockets.

"You look nice."

"Cut the shit Rachel. What do you want? Why are you doing this? Never in a million years would I have seen behavior like this come out of you. You attacked my family Rachel, the family that was welcoming you that you were ultimately going to be a part of."

"What are you even saying?"

"I was going to marry you Rachel."

Rachel stops in her tracks, tears slowly falling down her cheeks however she quickly regains her composure and begins speaking.

"You didn't love me I could tell! You fell in love with Danielle! You wanted that whore!"

"Rachel….let Ava and Aspyn go. They have nothing to do with this. It is me you want."

"I won't let them go. Not until you and me settle this."

(OUTSIDE THE HOUSE)

"Okay Sawyer, it looks like Teddy is in."

"Good. Now to get ready to enter the home."

"Enter the home? We don't know how many people there are."

"Not many I assume. We need to get Ava and Aspyn out."

"How do we get in without drawing attention to ourselves"?

"Here take this."

Sawyer pulls out a gun from compartment located under the seat in the back of the car handing it to Nathan.

"Use it only for your protection, when you are in harms way. Can you use this?"

"Of course. I just don't understand how we all had to get caught up in all of this."

"I'm sorry sir. I wish all of us had bonded over much more desirable circumstances however I am sure we will have that opportunity. Congratulations by the way, sir."

"I'm sorry?"

"You will find that I am a very observant man and that was a very big ring on her finger. I wish you guys only the best. You will make it out of here that I promise you."

"Thank you. That means a lot to me."

"Your welcome. A man, who would do anything for Phoebe, even deal with Mr. Grey, kudos to you by the way, is all right by me. I care for her just as much as my own children. I'm happy that she was able to find an exceptional young man."

Nathan smiles at Sawyer patting him on the back.

"I would do anything for her. That is why I am here ready to murder these fuckers for causing harm to her family and mine. We can make it in through a back way. We can make a bunch of noise on the side of the house. Someone has to come out."

"I will do that. You find a way to get into the house. I will follow you soon enough."

"Are you saying that we separate?"

"Just for a bit. Do not worry about me. I've been in similar if not worse predicaments. I assure you I will be okay. You go."

Nathan looks away but realizes if they both are going to make it out of here alive he must do as he says. They already were sure that Teddy had found Rachel and now they needed to find out where Ava and Aspyn were. They both make their way towards the back of the house smashing the back windows, one by one.

"When someone comes you go towards the side of the house."

(INSIDE THE HOUSE)

"What do you want with us?!"

"I have one job and that is to watch over you."

"Let her go! She has nothing to do with any of this!"

"I won't leave you Ava."

"Will you two just shut up!"

"Aren't you sick of this?"

"Excuse me?"

"Yes aren't you sick of being a pawn in someone's crazy plan."

"Aspyn! What are you saying!?"

"This guy over here Ava….I feel sorry for him. Not bad looking…just lost. Tell me what has she given you for all this mess?"

"I'm not here to bond with you or have a conversation. She will decide what to do."

"What do you want to do? Really? You could kill us….but you would be found out soon enough. Do you know who are father is? Who are uncle is? They would tear you apart. I guarantee you wouldn't die in jail."

"Elliot and Christian Grey? I'd be long gone."

"I'm assuming you mean leaving town. That wouldn't stop them."

Max looks at the two sisters, annoyed and frustrated, yet somehow he believes what they are saying but he doesn't show it.

"Both of you just shut up!"

The two girls remain quiet gently trying to move their wrists that are tied tight with ropes. As they try and move they jolt after hearing a smashing sound.

"What is that?!"

Max hears the constant shattering of glass and looks over at the girls.

"Who is here?"

"We don't know."

"Fuck!"

Max leaves the girls and runs towards the back of the house. He calls Rachel but Rachel does not answer. He calls another man in the house to his aid.

"What was that?"

"Someone is shattering the glass doors in the back."

"Is it their family?"

"I don't know. I was about to leave and go check it out."

"Well hurry up and finish off anyone you see."

(OUTSIDE THE HOUSE)

Sawyer backs up when he shatters the last glass door. He feels someone approach him from behind and immediately sinks his gun into whoever's head.

"Taylor! What the fuck! I could have killed you!"

"Nice to see you're on your toes."

"Mr. Grey?"

"Hello Saywer. What do we know right now?"

"My apologies sir but how did you know we were here?"

"Phoebe and Danielle came up with a way to get out of Nathan's house and make it back to ours. We know Ava and Aspyn or here, so are you and Nathan, and my son."

"How are Phoebe and Danielle?"

"At the house. Safe. We have security detail surrounding the house. I have a key to this place which may have been more to your benefit if we had arrived sooner. Anyone come out yet?"

"No however Nathan went towards the side."

"I'll catch up with him. You two take out anyone who comes out this house."

"Like old times eh Sawyer."

"Taylor…Samantha would kill me herself and lose it if she found out about all our ventures those past years. Being in this position conjures up those old feelings of nervousness and foreboding."

"Yup good times. Now lets get this done."

Christian makes his way up to the side of the house and notices movements among the bushes.

"Nathan"

"Christian?"

Nathan comes out and sees Christian coming towards him.

"What are you doing here?"

"Helping you."

"Do you know anything about Phoebe and Dani?"

"Phoebe made it out of your house with Dani. She came to my house with her and told me everything. Right now they are safe with my wife and Dean is locked in our basement with a broken leg. We don't have much time….I have a key to a hidden back way."

"How do you?"

"No time for questions. We need to hurry and get my nieces out. Be very quiet."

Nathan and Christian make their way in the home undetected. They head up to the second floor going through most of the bedrooms. Once they see nothing Christian leads him up to a staircase leading to what would appear to be a third floor however it only has three rooms.

"They have to be in one of these. I'm hoping and praying they are."

They explore two empty rooms and retreat to the last one. As they walk in they see a woman's foot showing from the end of the bed.

"Ava, Aspyn?"

"Uncle Christian?"

"Don't talk."

Christian and Nathan make their way over to Ava and Aspyn both girls in shock at what they are seeing. They begin to untie their ropes and both once they come undone they both hug Christian tightly tears lightly falling down their cheeks.

"Remain quiet."

They shake their heads and calm down. Soon enough they all hear someone walking up the stairs and immediately Christian directs Nathan to stand behind the door. Christian stands there unafraid with his two nieces behind him. Max enters the room noticing Christian immediately.

"Wow….the Christian Grey. Killing American's wealthiest man. I could live with that satisfaction."

Before he can load Nathan pushes a gun on his back. Saying nothing he drops his gun to which Christian calmly walks over and picks it up.

"You are going to tell us what is going on."

Max is caught and there is nothing he can do.

"What do you want to know?"

"Where is my son?"

"Out in the back veranda with Rachel."

"Take us out there."

(OUTSIDE THE HOUSE)

"You still got it Taylor that's for sure."

Three men lay unconscious on the ground before them.

"Some people are highly skilled in technology however when it comes to self-defense they seem to lack common sense. Either way they did put up a tremendous fight yet again….not skilled fighters."

"I guess our luck won out in that department."

They look up when they hear footsteps seeing Nathan, Christian, Ava, and Aspyn.

"Taylor, make sure Ava and Aspyn get to the car safely. Sawyer lets go find Teddy."

Taylor escorts Ava and Aspyn to the car while Sawyer, Nathan, and Christian walk out to meet Teddy.

(RACHEL AND TEDDY)

"It's over. Just give yourself up Rachel."

"No! We were supposed to be together! You were all I had!"

Rachel breaks down in tears in front of him, folding her arms around her waist.

"A relationship that begins as dishonest as this one is meant and doomed to fail. You wanted to expose my family for the revenge of someone else. You almost had my sister killed. You almost had Dani killed. It is unforgivable and it ends now."

"No you're my everything. I need you."

"You need help. Stop this. We can get you help."

"I won't let you take me anywhere except if its only with you."

Teddy walks closer and at a calm pace.

"Come with me Rachel. Just please….its alright."

As Rachel goes to put her hand in his she sees Christian, Nathan, and Sawyer approaching.

"You told your father!"

Rachel lets out a blood-curdling scream that jolts all three men. She immediately draws back and pulls out a gun pointing it right at them.

"Really Teddy I thought we could have had it all. Don't think your fucking guerilla war tactics will work on me. I'm a good shot and I don't care who dies at this point."

"Rachel put the gun down. It doesn't have to come to this."

Sawyer makes his way towards her to which she immediately shoots. He says nothing as he falls to the ground with a huge thud. Christian and Nathan run to him and Christian immediately takes off his jacket wrapping it around the side of his stomach.

"I'm going to get you out of here. Hold on."

"You fucked up bitch!"

"Teddy I'll kill you too! Back away!"

"If I can't have you no one will!"

Rachel backs away and looks over at Nathan.

"Nathan….Phoebe's fuck toy. Too bad they didn't finish the job last time. I guess I'll just have to do it myself. Nothing will bring me as much pleasure. Nathan gets up and moves back as she carefully aims her gun marking his forehead. As she gets ready to pull the trigger her head is snapped back.

"You fucking bitch! I won't let you hurt him!"

I was lucky enough to find them. I was able to bypass Taylor and was happy to see Ava and Aspyn safe. I was able to get to the back seeing Sawyer injured and Rachel still aiming at my family. Her target was now Nathan. No…..this would end right now. I will not let her escape this. I run as fast as I can taking a fist full of her hair and pulling her down to the ground. I pound her face as hard as I can and try and wiggle away her hold on the gun.

"Fuck you Phoebe. I'll fucking send both of you to the fucking grave!"

We roll around and I notice Nathan running towards me along with Teddy. As we roll over a single gun shot is released and both of our bodies jolt and fall to the ground. I seem to fall into a dreamlike state and look to the side to see Nathan and Teddy running towards me. I hear my dad talking to someone…an emergency operator I suppose. I see Teddy lift Rachel's body over me and look to see tears falling quickly from Nathan's eyes. Once her body is off of me the damage has been done and what happened between us is revealed. Her blood is all over me and her limp body next to me shows a wound to her chest. While trying to take away the gun when she was on top of me I quickly turned the gun around in a split second decision. It must have worked because in the moment she must have not felt anything and pulled the trigger sealing her own fate. Nathan quickly takes me into his arms, holding me so tight kissing my hair and kissing me.

"Baby how could you do this! Why didn't you stay?"

"You've always protected me. I had to return the favor and protect you and my family. All of you guys are my heart."

Within minutes the authorities are there and Sawyer is quickly rushed to the hospital with my father at his side. We stay for questioning with Teddy being asked the most. Throughout the entire time he never leaves my side for a moment his arms being protectively wrapped around me. In about an hour we leave to the hospital to check on Sawyer. My mother is there along with Gail, Samantha, and Danielle. Samantha is in the room with Sawyer. When I spot my mother I run to her and she envelopes me in a tight hug crying.

"What the hell were you thinking?! You could have been killed!"

"But if I wasn't maybe all of them could have. They are my loves and I couldn't leave them while I sat in my room doing nothing. Do you know how Ava and Aspyn are?"

"They are home now and safe. Taylor is still at their house."

"How are Uncle Elliot and Aunt Kate?"

"Livid, sick. The man who kidnapped them…they will make sure they die in prison. Your Aunt Kate is having a hard time dealing with what happened. They will be bringing in tighter security now. The police are with them right now as well getting information from them."

"How is Sawyer?"

"Sawyer is going to be fine. Luckily the bullet missed major arteries. He was very lucky. Your father is so upset and is making sure he receives the best medical care possible. He recently got out of surgery and is sleeping. Samantha is with him. The doctors assured her that he will be just fine. Nevertheless I know the pain she feels seeing him like this."

As she says this I see my father walk towards me and take me in his arms hugging me close. As he holds me I look up at him to see his eyes red and stained with tears. It takes a lot for Christian Grey to show emotion but I know exactly why.

"Phoebe are you okay."

"Yes. Are you mad?"

"Phoebe my temper is not an issue here. I was deathly worried about you. When I heard that gunshot I thought that…for a moment….I lost you. Sweetheart I don't know how I would go on. I love you more than my own life. All of you. I would die in your place. Thank God your okay."

"I love you daddy."

"I love you sweetheart always and forever. You are my heart."

I smile at him and gesture to Nathan to come over. I see him talking with Dani and as he walks over to me Dani politely smiles at me.

As I let go from my father he takes my hand in his.

Shit. The ring.

As soon as I think it he feels the ring on my ring finger, moving it and looking at it. Nathan stops in his tracks as he notices that my father notices my ring. Why am I getting the feeling that Nathan didn't talk to my father before he did this? Nathan looks at me and then at my father.

"Come here Nathan."

My father releases my hand and stands straight looking at him.

At least we are in a hospital.

I look at my mother who has a smile on her face. How can that woman have a smile on her face when he is about to tear him a new one! I quickly turn back to see my father take Nathan in "manly type of hug" patting his back.

"Welcome to the family Nathan."

"What the fuck!"

Everyone looks at me in shock. Damn. I said that thought out loud. My father walks up to me with Nathan. Nathan then comes to stand behind me taking me in an embrace.

"Phoebe, Nathan talked to us quite some time ago making his intentions with you clear. Granted the conversation didn't go as smoothly the first time he's a good man for you. I gave him permission to marry you. I thought this was supposed to take place on a sailing trip but I guess that went out the window."

I have tears in my eyes as he tells me this and I run up hugging my father all over again and kissing his cheek.

"Thank you."

"I love you Phoebe. You will always be my Phoebe."

"Always."

I go back to Nathan and hug him tight. As we wait to go see Sawyer we notice Teddy sitting with Dani. I smile as I see her run her hands through his hair and he holds her hand. With this drama behind us I'm only excited to see where our lives now will take us.

(3 WEEKS LATER)

It's been three weeks since the incident with Rachel. All men who worked with her are likely to receive life sentences in prison. Currently they are in custody awaiting trial. Dean joined them along with his broken leg. On the other hand Dani's leg finally healed enough that she could walk around more fluidly and was almost back to her complete self. Sawyer was discharged from the hospital healthy and my father literally demanded him and Samantha stay longer buying a beautiful lakeside home close to us for them to use. Once Samantha knew Sawyer would be okay she was okay with this idea as her, my Aunt Kate and my mother began helping me with wedding planning. My Aunt Kate was all to excited to start and pretty much spearheaded everything when we got together to discuss it. I'm beyond happy but sad as my brother now has to leave back to school. Taylor is going to be taking him to the airport today so he can go back home to Jersey. He promises that once he graduates after the spring semester he will be coming back to live in Seattle. I don't think he wants to be far from us now either. It was quite an eventful summer and if anything I learned that family is the most valuable treasure we have.

Right now it is a Saturday night and the entire family is in the foyer of our house saying goodbye to Teddy. My mother is squeezing the life out of him while my father stands behind her rubbing her shoulders.

"You call me the minute you get off of the plane!"

"I will mom."

Teddy goes over to my father and hugs me tight.

"Make us proud"

"Always. Love you."

"Love you too Teddy."

When Teddy makes his way over to me and Nathan I can barely control my tears. I lunge towards him hugging my brother tightly.

"It was one hell of a summer wasn't it Teddy bear."

"That it was Phoebes. Hey but I'll be back for holidays and before you know it next summer I'll be home again."

"I know. Believe it or not I hate the fact of not being able to see you everyday."

"Me too. You stay out of trouble. You, Ava, and Aspyn. Trust me I'll be on the first plane back."

"Have a safe trip Teddy."

"Thanks man. Hey take care of my sister while I'm gone. She is one in a million."

"I won't let her out of my sight."

As Teddy is about to make his way out the door he sees Dani standing there carrying her purse and a large suitcase.

"Dani?"

"I thought a lot about what you said. You don't have to go back alone. Nathan has Phoebe now. Um…wow…I never thought I would be in this kind of position. Do you mind if…I….go with you?"

I can't believe it. Dani wants to go with Teddy. They had been talking and seeing a lot of each other after everything but I was always curious as to what would happen with them when he would leave.

"Taylor, please pack Danielle's belongings."

Taylor smiles at him.

"Of course sir."

Dani walks up to Nathan with teary eyes.

I spoke with mom and dad. They seemed shocked but they were okay with it. Happy to be home in fact. Said Seattle was to crazy for me anyways.

"I'm going to miss you."

"I'll be back home soon enough. I want to be with him. Hey….I love you like crazy. Don't do anything stupid you have an amazing woman in your life. I'll be calling you!"

"I love you Dani."

"I'll watch over her Nathan, I promise."

With a few more goodbyes Teddy and Dani are gone and everyone has retreated along with me and Nathan who decide to go home.