A/N: Another one? This week? I'm spoiling a lot of you. LOL. Also, did you check out my new story? You haven't? Um, why not? This is about to be a fluffy world. It's the least I could do since I put you all through angst, and stress the last several months.
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Ana was wondering why Sawyer told her to stay put in the car. Today was the day they were checking Christian out of the hospital. It was also the day they were going to get more information about their baby. She knew it was too soon to know the gender of their child, but she wanted to make sure the future Grey was healthy. She was pulled from her thoughts when Sawyer's phone rang. He answered it only with a yes or no. When he hung up, Ana sighed.
"I've been coming to the hospital for the past several weeks. Nothing has been wrong. What's the hold up now?"
Turning in his seat, Sawyer opened his mouth to respond when all of a sudden he gazed at something behind her back.
"You're answer is coming out the door now."
"What?" Turning in the backseat of the car she saw Christian rolled out to the entrance. Taylor was by his side. She also saw his physical therapist grinning and waving at her before pulling out a walker. He leaned over and whispered something to Christian before her husband nodded. Ana's breath caught when she saw him slowly pull himself up before holding on to the walker.
He was standing.
And he was slowly but surely making his way over to her. Eyes filled with tears, Ana gasped before getting out of the car and leaning against it. Both Taylor and Christian's therapist was walking behind him, and Ana felt her tears running down her cheeks the closer he got to her. She saw him glance up at her, and when he smiled she clasped her hands to her chest.
"You can do it, baby," she whispered under her breath. When he was standing less than a foot away from her she could see the exhaustion on his face, but she could also see the pride on it. Her Christian was a stubborn man. And she loved him for it.
"Christian," she said softly. Smiling he shrugged.
"I refused to not walk out of here. You will never see me like that again, Ana. I swear it." Stepping closer she kissed his lips gently before nodding.
"I know. I believe you." Wiping her cheeks, she smiled up at him.
"How long have you known that you could walk?" Smirking, he winked at her.
"Oh, about a week. But I wanted to surprise you. I had to surprise my two favorite people." Ana noticed that more sweat was breaking out on his face, and she glanced over at his therapist. He cleared his throat before smiling.
"Hey, Ana. I want to get superman all settled in your car before I take off. I wanted to be here when he walked out to you. I'll be by your home tomorrow to help set up a schedule for his sessions to continue. He won't need as many, but we do have to get the strength in his legs back now that he can feel them. Plus, he has a doctor's appointment next week." Ana nodded, taking mental notes.
"Thank you so much, Jake. For all of your help."
Winking at her he patted Christian on the back.
"Just doing my job. Now, let me get him situated."
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"Anastasia Grey?"
Glancing up from their joined hands on her lap, Ana bit her lip before standing. The nurse smiled before waving her back.
"We're ready for you."
"Okay." Turning to Christian she waited for him to stand before he slowly followed her back. After taking her pressure, checking her heart, and making sure she was feeling alright, Ana was directed to a private room where she could change. Christian situated himself in the plush chair located in the corner and watched as Ana took off her clothes. He smiled recognizing the slight changes of her body. He could tell in her hips and breasts. He couldn't see a bump yet, but he was excited for that time to come.
"What are you thinking about?" Ana asked as she hopped onto the table. She was now wearing the dressing gown, while they waited for her doctor.
"You. How beautiful you are. How I can't wait to take you home and show you how much I desire you."
Ana blushed before looking down at her hands clasped in her lap. It had been a while since they had sex. Ana wouldn't lie. She missed being close to Christian. But she also knew he needed to get better.
"There will be time for that later," she said off-handedly. Noticing her soft-spoken words, Christian raised a brow.
"Ana?"
Biting her lip she raised her head.
"Christian. You just got better. I don't think it's wise for you to start having sex right away."
"Baby, I'm fine."
"You were winded walking into here, and you look pale and exhausted," Ana said quietly. Christian groaned, and Ana continued to speak.
"It won't be forever, right? And you're walking baby. Which means that you'll get stronger. And then we can be together."
"I don't want to wait."
"Me either," she admitted. "But I know it'll be worth it. When the doctor gives you the complete go-ahead we will resume having sex."
Sighing, Christian winked at her.
"Is that a promise, Mrs. Grey?" Blushing she nodded just as the doctor knocked on the door before entering.
"Mrs. Grey?" Coming into the room she smiled at the man in the corner. "I assume you're Mr. Grey?"
"You assumed correctly, doctor. I'm here to see how my son's doing." Ana giggled before rolling her eyes.
"I've told him, doctor, that we will not know the gender of our child today."
Laughing, the doctor agreed.
"It is true. I checked Ana's charts and you are officially two months pregnant." Ana mentally did the math and blushed when she thought of the date. It had to be the night Christian came over and brought her the see-through robe. She glanced over at him, and the man smirked at her. Turning back to the doctor, Ana cleared her throat.
"So, what is the reason for this check-up?"
Sitting on the stool, the woman rolled closer to Ana.
"To see how you're doing. To make sure the baby is okay, and nothing unusual is going on. Have you been sleeping regularly?"
"Um, no. I've been having a hard time sleeping." Writing down this information, the doctor nodded.
"And what about eating? Have you been able to keep anything down?"
"Yes. I started having morning sickness, but it seems to have eased up a bit."
"Any abdominal pain?" Ana shook her head no.
"But I do have pain in my lower back."
"Have you been lifting anything heavy?"
"No."
"Well. That could be from the amount of time you spend bent over the toilet. May I suggest pool therapy? It's easy on the joints, plus it keeps the body in alignment. It's a no-stress exercise for the baby and yourself."
"Is this normal doctor? Having pain in her lower back?" Christian asked.
"It depends. Each woman is different. I had a patient who said her feet hurt her every day while she was pregnant. I've also heard a woman experiencing certain neck pains. Just goes to show bodies are different. I want to take a look at the baby, Ana and go from there."
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Back in the car, Ana was happy nothing was wrong with their child. It was such a small blur, but she had pictures of her first sonogram. Christian didn't say a word, but his tears and his eyes spoke for him. They quietly thanked the doctor before leaving and headed back home. When they arrived in front of the house, Christian asked Sawyer to wait inside for them both.
"Sir?" he said turning in his seat.
"We'll be fine. Wait outside and let Taylor know. He should be behind us."
"Yes, sir."
Stepping out of the car, Ana and Christian watched as Sawyer walked to the gate alerting Taylor who pulled up seconds later. The man blew the horn before continuing to his property in the back of Christian's estate. Sawyer waved to both of them before entering the house. Once he did Christian turned to her, and picked up her hand to kiss it.
"Ana. I'm so happy. So glad you and the baby are okay. But we can't do this." Frowning, Ana turned to him.
"What do you mean?"
"You not sleeping, and taking care of yourself. I know that a lot of it had to do with me, and the situation, but now that it's over I'm going to need you to relax. I am fine. We are fine. The only thing I want you to do is to enjoy being my wife, and carrying our child. Can you do that?" Saying nothing, Ana glanced down at their joined hands before looking up at him. Tears were shimmering in her eyes as she spoke.
"I never thought we would get to this day. I thought I would have to plan a funeral. I haven't been sleeping because I've been thinking the worst. That you could come back from therapy and have a stroke, or you could pass away in your sleep. I know these dreams are crazy, but I can't help it." Stunned, Christian looked into his wife's eyes. He had no idea she'd been feeling this way.
"Why didn't you say, anything baby?" Wiping her eyes she shrugged.
"I don't know. You had a lot to deal with. So did I. Plus, I know it's wrong, but before with Jose, I bottled everything in. I kept it to myself."
"Ana," he started but she shook her head.
"I know it's not right. And I'm not comparing you because let's face it, you are the man I am meant to be with. But old habits die hard. And sometimes my insecurities rise up. I know you must think I'm so weak."
Shaking his head he said no.
"Not me. Baby, I think you're strong. But you don't have to be anymore. You don't have to be strong all by yourself. You have me. You've given so much of yourself. For me, for my name, and even when you were under that horrible Rodriguez family. But no more. You don't have to do anything but take. Whatever you want, and whatever you need I will make sure. I just need you to relax. Can you promise me that you'll try?" Nodding, Ana scooted until she was plastered to his side before burrowing into his side.
"I promise. But I need to be reminded sometimes."
Smiling, Christian kissed her head.
"I know. And that's why I'm here Mrs. Grey."
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