A/N: Thanks for reading. Enjoy!

"Mom, there's something in the living room you need to see.", Landon said as Ana raised up from the bed where she had been resting while Christian watched the kids downstairs.

"What is it?", Ana asked, swinging her feet on to the floor. She placed her hand on his shoulder and began walking out of the room alongside him.

"I can't say, but it's big." They were halfway down the stairs when they heard the sound of Christian and Layken laughing. "Mom's here." Christian, standing in the middle of the living room, turned to Ana and Landon and smiled before turning back to the reason Ana's presence had been requested. On the floor was Liam who was scooting his body towards Layken.

"Mama, Liam's crawling.", Layken said. Ana stepped closer as Liam stopped and then resumed heading towards Layken.

"He sure is. Liam, you're crawling.", Ana murmured while being overcome with tears. "He's going to be getting into everything now."

"Uh oh.", Landon sighed. "He and Layken are going to be teaming up."

"I was sitting on the sofa while the kids were playing in the floor.", Christian said. "My eyes had briefly went to the tv until I heard Landon and Layken giggling. As soon as I looked to see what was going on, I saw Liam moving across the carpet."

"When we move into the new house, he's going to have a lot more room to roam.", Ana laughed. Even though the family decided to buy the new house, they were still weeks away from the big move. "It's going to be bittersweet moving. The new place is nice and much larger, but this house has a lot of wonderful memories."

"We'll keep those memories with us while making new ones."

"You do also realize the entire moving process is going to be stressful? We've got a ton of things to pack. My mom's already said she'd save us some newspapers to wrap fragile items in."

"Ana, I do realize moving isn't going to be simple, however, I refuse to allow it to be too much for you. We've got family and friends who I'm sure will be willing to help. There's also moving companies."

"I'll help.", Landon shrugged as Liam crawled to Ana who took him into her arms. "I'm a strong boy who can lift."

"Me help too.", Layken said.


"I've been told by Mr. Grey to remain outside your office door at all times.", Sawyer told Ana after they arrived at her work where she was planning to limit her schedule. "If I have to use the restroom, I'm to inform you."

"You're kidding."

"No kidding here. He wants to make sure your day goes as smooth as possible." He sat down behind the small desk he had placed across from Hannah's.

"Ana, I've got some tea for you as well as a pack of mini chocolate donuts which a little birdie told me you've been constantly craving.", Hannah said, setting her things on her desk. She handed Ana the simmering cup of hot tea and opened a bag which held the mini donuts. "Ta da."

"I'm not even going to ask who the little birdie is, but he did well.", Ana grinned, reaching for the donuts. "Do you guys want one?"

"None for me."

"You might be shocked to hear this, but I'm going to pass as well.", Sawyer replied. "I'm trying to cut back on the amount of sweets I eat. It's been difficult, but I'm determined to make it happen."

"Good for you.", Ana said. "To help, I'm going to take my donuts into my office so you won't be tempted. Hannah, what time is Warren Davis supposed to be here?"

"Not until eleven."

Ana carried her tea and donuts into her office and settled behind the desk. Not being in the office for two weeks made her feel odd. She took a sip of her tea and dialed Christian's number.

"I was wondering when you were going to call.", Christian sighed. He could hear the frustration in his voice.

"I know I said I'd call as soon as I got to work, but I'm late. The important thing is I'm calling now."

"Why must you be so stubborn?"

"I'll answer your question when you tell me why you have to be demanding at times.", she scoffed, taking a small bite out of one of those donuts. "I don't want to start my day off with an argument. I'll do better in calling you on time."

"And I'll do better in not being so demanding. I can't see through the phone, yet I have a feeling you're currently in the middle of eating a mini chocolate donut. Am I right?", Christian chuckled.

"You're correct. Thank you. I'm going to finish eating, and then I'm going to prep for my meeting with Warren Davis. Once that's over, I'm going to do a few more things around here and then head out to pick Landon up at camp."

"I'll be home at a decent time as well, and by decent I mean probably about five. I hope you have a great day. I love you."

"I love you too."


"When your assistant called to schedule our meeting, she said you weren't feeling well. I hope you're better now.", Davis Warren told Ana as their meeting got underway.

"I'm much better. I recently found out that I'm expecting twins with my husband, and my morning sickness was a little out of control. It's still present but not as bad as it was."

"I'm glad you're feeling better. Congratulations on your babies."

"Thank you. We're going to be the parents of five young kids. It's going to be an adventure."

"My grandparents had twelve kids, nine boys and three girls. They said there was never a dull moment around the house. Things became even more lively when the kids got older and had their own kids. One disadvantage, having the family scattered all over the country. Somehow, we've all managed to reunite at Christmas. We're all planning to get together next month for my both grandparents' ninety-fifth birthdays."

"Both of them?", Ana asked.

"My grandfather's birthday is the day before my grandmother. They were born only a day apart at the same hospital. He believes fate was already working to bring them together."

"It's very possible."

"I suppose we should get to the matter at hand, the progress of my book. Now that the last round of edits is finished, what's next?" Ana grabbed a piece of papar on the right side of her desk. After glancing at it, she handed it to Davis. "What's this?"

"Books by Beth, a local bookstore and coffehouse has just started a new series called Getting to Know the Author. Every Friday evening for the next two months they're welcoming both veteran and new authors. During the session, the author reads a passage from one of their works, and then they discuss it with the audience. I saw the advertisement online and called for more information. It's a good way to get the word out about your book and yourself. The decision is yours, but I think it might be good."

"Speaking in public has never been one of my strongest qualities, but I'd like to do it. It'll be a nice way of telling people about my journey."

"Beth Morris, the owner, said they have an opening next Friday so I'll call to see if we can get that date."


"Give me your hand.", Christian told Ana. She closed the baby name book and crinkled her nose. Once the kids were in bed for the night, she and Christian had gone to the living room to relax until Christian excused himself for almost thirty minutes. "I realize you're comfortable on the sofa, but I really want you to come with me."

"Does this have to do with why you vanished without telling me where or what you were doing?"

"Maybe. You won't find out if you don't take my hand and come with me." Rolling her eyes, she stood and placed her hand in his. "Please don't roll your eyes." They padded into the kitchen where Christian opened the back door. "Come." Outside, Ana gasped at the clear Christmas lights hanging from the trees.

"This is what you were doing?"

"It is.", Christian answered. "I thought we could dance. Mrs. Grey, may I have this dance?"

"There's no music.", she replied, but Christian pulled her body against his.

"We don't need music." Ana's head was on his shoulder as they started swaying. "We can make our own with the sound of our hearts beating in unison."

"Another memory made."