The following evening, Ana is glowing as she and Christian head up the reception line at the gala being held in the ballroom at the Fairmount Olympic Hotel. It is as a fundraiser for the Christian & Anastasia Grey Children's Wing at the local hospital. Just as Coping Together is close to the hearts of Carrick and Grace, the Children's Wing is close to the hearts of Christian and Ana. They still do everything they can to support Coping Together, but chose to focus on a different charity.

"Ana, you look stunning!" Kate exclaims when Kate and Elliott work their way through the reception line to Christian and Ana. The women exchanges hugs. Kate turns to Christian and says "You have great taste."

Christian smirks as he replies "Of course I do." He puts his arm around Ana and adds "That's why I married Anastasia."

"You look fantastic, too." Ana tells Kate.

"What about us poor males?" Elliott asks. "Don't we look fantastic or stunning?"

Ana reaches up on her toes to kiss her brother-in-law on the cheek. "Yes, Elliott, you look stunning."

Christian laughs "More like stunned."

"Well, you look beautiful, Bro." Elliott says.

"What can I say? It's just a pretty face." Christian smirks.

"Come on, Elliott. We better get moving. We're holding up the line." Kate says as she takes her husband by the arm. "Ana. Christian. We'll see you at the table."

A while later, Ana and Christian are able to join the rest of the Grey family at their table. Christian divides his attention between Ana and Margaret.

"How you are holding up, Margaret?" Ana asks. "I can remember the first time Christian took me to a Coping Together Ball, I was very overwhelmed."

Mia laughs. "Yes, you bid $24,000 for a weekend at Christian's Aspen home. You must have known that you wouldn't have needed to pay for that privilege!"

"I did get carried away in the moment." Ana giggles. "But Christian had insisted on depositing into my bank account the amount that he claimed Jason had received when selling my car Wanda. So it was my way of getting rid of the money. And it went to a good cause."

"You weren't the only throwing money around that evening." Mia reminds Ana. "I do believe my dear brother got into a bidding war with a competitor for the privilege of the First Dance with you and had to up the ante to $100,000 before the competitor backed off."

Christian runs his hand over Ana's back. "I didn't have a real competitor. It was my shrink, Dr. Flynn, testing me to see how public I would go in admitting my desire for Ana." He chuckles when Ana blushes.

"Oh my." Margaret exclaims. "How high would you have gone?"

Christian shrugs. "Whatever it took. I never really thought about it. I knew I would be able to outbid him, and anyone else. But, as Ana said, it was all going to a good cause." Christian stands and holds his hand to assist Ana in standing. "Ana, it looks like it's time for us to give our speeches."

Christian and Ana walk to the podium hand-in-hand. At the podium, Christian raises Ana's hands to his lips for a kiss, much to the delight of the audience. Ana steps forward to the microphone. "Welcome everyone. Thank you for coming to this event." Ana smiles brightly as she looks around the room. "I trust you all brought your check books with you." As expected, everyone laughs. "The Children's Wing is very important to Christian and me." Ana giggles as she rubs her baby bump. "Of course with having so many children, as well as nieces and nephews, it is crucial for our peace of mind that our children would have the best health care available. But at the same time, we would want their hospital stay to be as enjoyable as possible. With funds raised in the past, the Children's Wing was built and designed with that in mind. Instead of the sterile environment of a traditional hospital, the Children's Wing was designed more like a hotel." Ana shrugs and smiles. "What child doesn't enjoy a hotel stay?" The audience laughs again. "There are video games rooms and computers. But as any parent knows, such things are expensive and constantly need upgrading. Children want and need adult care while in the hospital. The patients' rooms at the Children's Wing are large enough for a bed for a parent to stay with the child and be as comfortable as possible. But that costs money as well. Which is why we are here this evening.

Christian steps forward and wraps his arm around Ana before leaning down to give her a quick kiss. He steps up to the microphone and faces their audience to flash his mega-watt, panty melting smile. "And that's my cue." He announces. "Besides replacing and upgrading the entertainment items made available to the young patients, the medical equipment crucial for their care needs replacing and upgrading on a regular basis. Although there are accommodations for parents to stay with their child and of course what parent wouldn't want to be with their sick child 24/7 as well, but realistically that is not possible due to work commitments and possibly other children still at home. To fill in for the parents, the Children's Wing tries to maintain a good nurse/patient ratio." Christian looks around the room. "But all these things cost money. So open up those check books you brought with you." Christian flashes his smile again. "Whatever amount is raised this evening, Grey Enterprise Holdings will match it. So don't be afraid to be generous. Anastasia and I thank you in advance for your generosity."

Christian turns and takes Ana's hand, raising it to his lips, before leading her away from the podium back to their seats. As they take their seats, Margaret says "You are both excellent speakers. Christian, I think you'll be signing a very large check on behalf of GEH."

Christian laughs as says "I hope so."

Volunteers approach each table with toy chests for people to place their donation. When he sees Margaret signing a check, Christian says "Grandmother, you don't need to give a donation."

Margaret looks him in the eye and says "Christian. You and the rest of the Grey family have been so generous to me. This is the least I can do. Don't worry about the amount. It won't be much in comparison to other donations, but I have some money saved. And I want to do this." When Christian starts to object Margaret says "Do I have to be the high bidder for a weekend in Aspen?"

Ana giggles and then bites her lip to try to stop when Christian glares at her. "Okay. Thank you" Christian says to Margaret. He leans over to whisper in Ana's ear "And you Mrs. Grey, will pay later." Kate laughs when Ana starts to blush.

"Well, well, well. If it isn't the self-righteous Grey family." Simon Rogers says as he approaches their table. "Still trying to do damage control to your reputation, Grey? Making a big to do that you will match donations raised this evening. You would probably be giving that amount anyway. But if you just wrote out a check for that amount, you wouldn't get the publicity of the donation."

"What the fuck are you doing here, Rogers?" Christian says through clenched teeth. "What garbage will you be posting tomorrow?"

Rogers smirks as he answers "I guess you'll just have to check out The Nooz tomorrow morning, won't you?"

"Mr. Rogers. If you do not stop harassing my son and his family, I will be filing a restraining order against you." Carrick states.

Rogers takes a step back and raises his hands. "No need. I'll soon be leaving. I've had my meal and done my reporter duties." He looks at Kate. "Katherine, you look ravishing this evening. I just wanted to stop by and apologize for upsetting you at lunch today." Without waiting for any response, he turns and leaves.

Christian starts to rise from his seat to follow Rogers, but seats back down when he sees that Taylor is following the man out the door.

"Kate! What did he mean about lunch today?" Elliott asks. "Have you been meeting him for lunches?"

"WHAT are you insinuating, Elliott?" Kate responds back in a clipped voice.

"Kate, didn't you say you had a press lunch today?" Ana quickly jumps in.

"Yes, I did." Kate replies. "But I left before it started as I was so pissed off with Simon."

"You mean you were with Rogers?" Elliott questions in an agitated voice.

"Not that it should matter, but I can't help where people sit at those lunches." Kate answers as she glares at Elliott. "I don't question who you sit with at your business lunches."

"You know I rarely go to those things." Elliott responds. "It takes too much time away from my actual job." He glares at Kate. "I don't want you fucking near that bastard."

"What did Simon say that got you upset, Kate?" Ana questions, trying to prevent the tension between Kate and Elliott from escalating.

Kate turns her attention from Elliott and her look softens as she turns to answer Ana. "He made derogatory comments about my interview with Christian. I choose to take the high road and leave before I did something I might regret."

"What the fuck did he say, Kate?" Christian jumps in. "Fuck. He just won't quit, will he?"

"Relax Christian." Kate says. "Most of his comments were aimed at me. How I've lowered my journalistic abilities by serving as your Public Relations. According to him, I should have been asking more pointed questions as to your involved with the police investigation in Detroit."

"That fucking bastard!" Christian exclaims.

"Fucking bastard is right!" Elliott exclaims. "What the fuck does he think he is doing criticizing Kate. Your journalistic abilities are a lot higher than his – especially with the bullshit he's been publishing lately." Elliott turns to Kate. "He just wants back in your pants, Kate. I can't believe that you actually planned on marrying him three years ago."

Kate glares at Elliott. "DON'T go date go there, Elliott."

"Everyone just settle down." Grace says, trying to keep the conversation from getting out of hand. "That man is despicable, but he has the freedom of speech on his side. And if he oversteps in regards to Christian or GEH, I'm sure Christian's team of lawyers will deal with it appropriately. If it is in regards to any of the rest of us, I'm sure Carrick can deal with the matter." Grace looks around the table. "Now let's enjoy ourselves for the rest of the evening."

"Yes Mother." Both Elliott and Christian say together.