Chapter 36:

One Shot: Ted and Gen Grey (This takes place three months before the last chapter)

Christian Grey stood at his kitchen window enjoying his coffee and watching the gardener pruning the hydrangea's out back. He had finished his breakfast and was going into Grey House for his weekly meeting with Henry. After his meeting, he was going with Elliot for a dreaded round of golf. Each year the brothers participated at the Coping Together Annual Golf Tournament in memory of Carrick Grey. He wouldn't back out as it was a continued homage to his father.

However, Christian was a bit worried. At six am Ted had called his mother and asked if she could come over and get Anabelle and Delilah Mary for the day. Stella was headed over to Phoebe's to play with Charlotte. Ted said pregnancy had caught up with Gen and she just didn't feel she could handle the girls for a full day and Ted had a morning meeting he couldn't cancel. Christian was worried as Gen still had at least three or four weeks left in her pregnancy and for the sake of not being rude but calling it as it is…Gen was heavily pregnant and to say it bluntly…huge. She could barely walk. This was a surprise to the entire family because she barely looked pregnant with the other three girls.

The door opened and Ana walked in carrying Anabelle with Delilah Mary following behind.

"Gramps!" Delilah Mary jumped in Christian's arms and pulled his face towards her and whispered. "I'm here to see you Gramps." Then she promptly smooched him twice right on the lips. He couldn't help but smile. Little Delilah Mary was a sweet little soul. Always whispering and the most affectionate little girl he had ever known. His mother, Grace, would have adored this one.

"Yes, you are sweetheart. I'm always happy when you come to see me." She wiggled from his arms and he took Anabelle from Ana's arms. This one was a pistol. She never stopped running and there wasn't a cabinet or drawer that didn't call her name. He kissed her quickly before she too scooted out of his arms to chase after her sister. They went running straight to the children's playroom.

"Delilah Mary…watch your sister. I will be right there. Grammie wants to talk to Gramps for just a second." Ana yelled out.

"Everything okay with Gen?" Christian moved Ana's hair from her face. She looked worried.

"Oh Christian. I am worried. Gen is never emotional and when I arrived this morning she burst into tears. She is just miserable. Her feet are so swollen she can't wear shoes. Her pregnancy clothes are stretched to the limit. Her hands and face are swollen and I am just worried. She is such a thin girl but right now she is just huge. She didn't gain this kind of weight with the other three. She can't even move. She can't be chasing Anabelle around right now so I brought these two home with me and Phoebe has Stella. Timmi said she would come by later when I have book club and get the girls. But I am worried about Gen. I wonder if she has toxemia or something. They have a doctors' appointment this afternoon though just to see what is going on with the swelling." Ana kept wiping the countertop over and over as she spoke. A sign she was truly nervous.

"Well she isn't as young as most pregnant women. Having another baby right now is harder on her I'm sure. Do you think she can hold out another three or four weeks?" Christian took the rag out of Ana's hand.

"I think she will explode. Poor Gen she is beside herself. Stacey is on her way here…a few weeks early. I saw Teddy briefly this morning and he was all smiles like this was just the most normal thing in the world. Easy for him to say. I swear…men." Ana shook her head. "Why are you still here?" Ana looked at her husband as she headed to the children's playroom. Christian then shook his head. When Ana was worried she couldn't stay on task.

"Just leaving. Call me if you need me. Do I get a kiss or anything?" Ana turned around and came back and with clear distraction kissed her husband, turned around and yelled out, "Don't break anymore golf clubs with your temper tantrums…it's just a game Christian and Elliot always goads you. Have fun. Tell Henry hello. Keep your phone nearby. Love you." Christian watched his wife beeline to the playroom and then headed out the door.

Ted and Gen

"Baby, I know you are miserable. I'm sorry. If I could do something I would. My mom and sister have the girls. If Dr. Barker sends you home, we will just have the girls stay at their houses tonight and I will pamper you." Gen looked over at Ted as he drove the car, biting her lip.

"I am sorry I am being so emotional but Ted…this is just exhausting. I can't imagine what it will be like after I deliver. Anabelle is going to have a meltdown and be so jealous."

"She will get over it. I will give her extra time. I promise I am staying home for at least four weeks. I will have to do some teleconferences but I will help you. Chin up gorgeous, you are on the home stretch."

"Easy for you to say." Gen leaned back, then started laughing. "I can't believe we are doing this again. Oh Ted…you best get that snip snip done before my six-week check-up or six weeks will lead to six months."

"We will see about that." Ted looked at his wife who shot him daggers. "Kidding. I won't chicken out again. I promise. Smile baby, please I want you to be as excited as I am."

"Ted…I am excited, but for the love of god I have gained 70 pounds, I can't move. I can't sleep. I can't see my feet. I need help getting up off the couch…I am miserable. It is hard to be happy right now. But I am excited…nervous…a bit scared. A lot of emotions…but I love you and I love our family. So…be patient with me Grey. Okay?" Gen reached over and played with Ted's fingers. He pulled her hand up and kissed it.

"God I love you!" He kissed her palm several times and they drove the rest of the way in silence.

Ted and Gen Grey sat in the doctor's office waiting for Dr. Barker to examine Gen. The scale said she had gained seven pounds in just a week. Ted rubbed her swollen ankles and thought that his wife looked miserable. She was bone tired. She couldn't sleep and she could barely move. This was not like the other pregnancy's.

"Teddy."

"Yes baby." He kept rubbing her feet and massaging her calves.

"If you don't get your little boy…please…don't be sad. Maybe we should just ask Dr. Barker to tell us."

"Baby…I have three wonderful, beautiful little girls that I love more than life. I won't be sad with more girls. I promise. We have gone this long without knowing. Let's just wait." He knew Gen was worried about this no matter how many times he had promised he wouldn't be disappointed.

Dr. Barker walked into the room and took one look at Gen Grey and smiled.

"Mrs. Grey…we are going to put you out of your misery. The weight gain, your age…your blood pressure is high…you are almost 37 weeks…but high risk at this point. Let's induce."

"Oh thank you, thank you, thank you. Will it be okay?"

"Yes…you made it as long as you can under these circumstances. I can meet you over at the hospital in two hours. Will that work?"

"Perfect for me. Ted…is your schedule clear?" Ted looked a bit stunned.

"Um…I will make it clear. Wow…wasn't expecting this…but absolutely. If we need to do this…then lets' do this. We will go home and get the bags and then see you in a few hours."

Ted and Gen made calls on each of their cell phones. They arranged for Timmi to take the girls from Ana so she could come to the hospital and provide support. Christian promised to come to the hospital after making an appearance at the golf event. Frankie took Stella and Phoebe's kids so she could come to the hospital and be there for the birth and Henry canceled his meetings. Caleb was on a flight back from Europe and seeing Lainey. With any luck he would arrive in time to meet his new niece or nephew.

Eight hours had passed and Gen was progressing nicely. She was dilated to seven and the waiting room was now full of the Grey's. Stacey, Gens mother was on her way and was due to arrive in a few hours.

"Do you want some more ice chips baby?" Ted held Gen's hand. Her labor was off the charts. Once they broke her water and induced her…the contractions were intense and her back was killing her. Ted felt terrible for his wife, as she never cried and she was beside herself in tears and in pain.

"No…I want…I want…oh shit another one." Gen grimaced and fought through her contraction. This labor was ten times worse than any other she had before and she was terrified. "Teddy, what if something is wrong?"

"Nothing is wrong baby…Dr. Barker said you are doing great."

Two more hours passed when finally Dr. Barker gave them the news they had been waiting for. Gen could start pushing.

An hour later an exuberant Ted Grey made his way to the waiting room still in his scrubs. The entire family, including Caleb who had arrived from Europe stood up. They all secretly hoped for Ted's sake that he had at last had his boy.

"So…what is it?" Christian blurted out.

"Follow me to Gen's room. Since we have the three rooms in the Grace Grey wing, everyone can come." Everyone looked at each other. Why was he being so secretive?

"Just follow me." Ted lead the family to the VIP suite. There were so many Grey family members in the room that the administration had to have a special meeting which resulted in 'do nothing…this is the Grey's.' Jax rushed in as they were walking down the hall. He carried a sleepy Anabelle and Delilah Mary and gently prodded a nervous Stella along. They all entered the room and found a smiling Gen holding a beautiful baby with a pink cap on her head.

"Everyone…meet Theodora Mia Grey. But we are calling her Dorie." Everyone cooed and cheered and looked to Teddy to see if he was disappointed. He didn't get his boy…but he had a child named after him and everyone thought that was the sweetest thing ever.

"Ted…Gen…how big is she? She looks so tiny." Ana was worried. This looked like a tiny preemie.

"She was 5 pounds one ounce." Gen answered proudly. Phoebe coughed and murmured loud enough so that everyone could here. "No shit? Would have thought this was going to be a huge baby." While no one said anything, silently they agreed with Phoebe.

There was a knock on the door and Ted rushed to get it. The attending nurse asked permission to talk to Ted and he excused himself and walked out into the hallway and shut the door. The family all smiled at little Dorie, taking turns holding the delicate little baby.

"Hey everyone," Ted yelled out before entering the room. "I forgot to mention or introduce you to someone else." Ted walked in carrying a beautiful baby….in a blue cap. "Everyone…meet Dorie's twin brother…Christian Collin Grey."

The room fell silent then there was a cheer. "He is 6 pounds even." Ted walked over to his dad who stood shocked like the rest of the room.

"We have known for months obviously, that we were having twins. Thus…Gen was a little bigger than the other pregnancies." Ted looked at his wife and winked then looked at his sister with a pointed stare. But we wanted to surprise you. Looks like we did. However, we didn't know their sex until today. Dad would you like to hold little Christian?" Christian Grey looked at Ted and started to say something but took the baby from his son's arms and remained quiet.

"Dad…I know you have said that you never wanted a baby named after you. But you named me after the man you admired the most…I finally have a son…and I wanted to name my son after the man I love and admire the most. So…the legacy of Christian Grey lives on. Big shoes to fill little man…but you can do it." Ted reached down and kissed his son's tiny forehead. He looked at his dad and smiled then hugged his father who fought back his emotions and then smiled from ear to ear.

"I am honored Ted. So, so very honored." Christian leaned down and kissed the copper headed little boy. Ted pointed to his newest daughter.

"And I wanted this little girl, who was born four minutes before her brother, to know that I wasn't disappointed one bit she was a girl. In fact, I am so happy to have this beautiful little gem that I gave her my name so she would always know Daddy couldn't be happier." Ted watered up as he said this and took the precious little girl from Phoebe's arms and held her and kissed her multiple times. "You are so beautiful baby girl."

Ted walked over to Gen and kissed her soundly and handed his little girl back to her mother. He picked up Delilah Mary and Anabelle and placed them on the bed next to Gen who kissed them both, crying as she looked at her family. Four little girls and one darling little boy. Ted nudged Stella over to the bedside chair and he placed baby Christian in Stella's arms carefully. Then he stood behind Stella with the biggest smile a man could muster and threw his phone to Henry.

"Take a picture of the happiest man on earth with his beautiful family."

A/N: Awww…Teddy has his namesake, a sweet little girl and finally his boy. A little gift for you for being so patient with me! Back to Caleb soon. XOX Lilly