A/N: We are about to enter part two of this story. Again, I don't see this ending anytime soon, and since I like soap operas...Well, you get the idea. LOL.
All mistakes are my own.
I do not own FSOG.
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"Boss we have a situation."
Motioning for Taylor to close the door, he pointed to a chair. With a quiet thanks, he took the seat.
"I'm sure it's very serious, but first, how's your daughter?"
Ever since their talk at the hospital, Christian made sure the family lawyer knew the situation, and that Taylor's daughter needed to be in his custody. When he found out the entire situation, including private intel about the mother and he slew of boyfriends, he knew the case was a slam dunk. It also helped that Christian knew the judge personally. Taylor had moved into one of his many properties in the area, choosing the house down the street from him. Taylor had yet to bring his daughter over, but from what he could tell of the man, he was happy.
"She is well. Right now she's in an after-school program. She loves to debate, and when they saw her skills from the previous school she was instantly accepted. She's so smart. I always knew it, but to see her in action? She is brilliant. She will make an incredible president someday," Taylor finished, pride clear in his voice. Christian smiled before folding his hands across his chest.
"I'm glad. I told Ana about the situation, and she wants to meet her. When you have some free time, or when she's not busy, bring her around the house."
Eyes alight with amusement he nodded.
"Yes, sir. Gail, Maria, and even Willow have hounded me about not bringing her around. You will see her next week the latest." Christian chuckled. Those three women could run the world if given the opportunity. And they could turn up the heat. Sometimes Christian used to even think they would have made better mob bosses. After the amusement settled, Christian spoke.
"Tell me."
"We have reason to believe there is a mole in the organization. My sources tell me that they have been trying to find evidence to bring you down. At least the mob side."
"How?" Christian asked, combing his brain for any loose ends. Sighing, Taylor ran his hand over his buzz cut.
"Beats me. I have my guys on it, but I wanted to warn you to be very guarded. If you aren't talking to Ana, or your brother, I would keep this conversation between the two of us."
"You don't think anyone else can be trusted?"
"I think until we know who or what is going on, we need to be silent," Taylor answered. Christian studied his face before nodding.
"Alright. I will take your advice. Do you need to add any new security around the house?"
"No. But I've put two extras near the gate, and I have several at your company and with Ros. She too has been hearing there's someone under your nose."
"Taylor. You've been with me for a minute. Tell me the truth. Do you know who it is." Christian saw the answer in his eyes.
Yes.
After several more tense moments of silence, Christian leaned forward.
"Are you not giving the name because you are afraid of the consequences, or you want to be sure?"
"A bit of both," he answered honestly. Christian opened his mouth ready to drag it out of the man when he shook his head.
"With all due respect sir, until I have all the information, I don't think you should know." Eyebrows raised he waited for Taylor to continue.
"Right now we have the element of surprise. This person thinks we have no idea of their motives. After the dinner with the other families, two weeks ago, you solidified Ana's role, along with the power of the Grey family. Right now they probably think no one would ever suspect them, or how much information they claim to know."
"I don't like knowing Taylor."
"I would be the same, sir."
"But you think it's for my safety," he added, to which Taylor agreed.
"I do."
"Should we call Blake?"
"Right now? Yes. But I would only tell him the basics. So that he can have an eye out. Willow should be the extent of who knows but only because of her involvement in the business."
"How much time do you need?"
"A few weeks at most."
Christian thought of everything that happened in the past couple of weeks. Ever since the family dinner, everything seemed to have settled down. He'd been working at Grey Enterprises, and Ana had been remodeling several of the rooms. She especially wanted the nursery done by the time the baby came. She was also writing, which made him proud. Ros even noticed the lack of drama, and it made her edgy. For Taylor to come by with this curveball upset him, but it only upset him because he'd been so unfocused.
Never lose sight, son.
"Alright. I will talk with Blake. And keep communication low. Make sure Ros has protection as well."
"Already noted."
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"So, how is it being pregnant, Ana?"
Smiling at Kate, Ana ran her hand over her stomach. She noticed the skin getting tighter around her midsection and the slight bump only made her happier.
"It feels amazing. I can't speak for all women, but I've always wanted kids. So this is pretty cool."
The two women were out for lunch and shopping. Ever since Elliott told Christian that Kate was sticking around because she was his one and only, the woman thought it important to become closer to Ana. She was happy because it gave her someone who she could relate to. Without spilling the beans about their lifestyle. Picking up her fork, Kate beamed at Ana.
"Really? Because I've always wanted kids. When I first met Elliott, I thought he was a playboy. I was always wondering if he was serious or not whenever we went out. But the more I got to know him, and the more he came around I saw he was serious."
"How did knowing about where he comes from affecting you?" Ana whispered. Kate glanced around the restaurant before answering.
"Honestly when he first told me I was in shock. But, I realized the more I remembered who he was around me, I knew I couldn't be without him. I loved him too much to ever be away from him. It made me see that not everything in life is so cut and dry. What about you and Christian? If you don't mind me asking." Putting down her glass she shook her head.
"No, I don't mind. And I was surprised, but because of my past with Jose, my idea of black and white had already been a bit skewed. The very people that were supposed to protect me ended up hurting me the most. I don't know about everyone else, but I didn't care."
"About his family business?"
"You mean Grey Enterprises?" Ana quipped, before smirking. Kate's eyes widened before she giggled.
"Yeah. Let's just call it that." Shrugging, Ana looked away before rubbing her stomach.
"It is what it is, Kate. What can we do? Other than leaving these men, I don't see a solution."
"Yeah. That's a no for me."
The two looked at one another before giggling. Reaching over Ana grasped Kate's hand.
"Are you still going to be a nurse?"
Nodding, she resumed eating her salad.
"Yes. I want to be able to still do my job. I love it. It's what I went to school for. Even though Elliott tells me time and again that I don't need to because he has enough wealth for several lifetimes."
"So what's stopping you?" Ana asked. Now it was Kate's turn to shrug.
"Honestly? I've always been on my own. I don't know it's like the final step. Giving up my career and life to be apart of his world. I don't know if I'll be able to fully do it. We aren't even married yet."
"Is that what's holding you up?"
"Right now? A little if I'm being honest. But I'm not saying it to pressure him. I just want to do things right. I love Elliott. But it has to be right, or this will all go down in flames."
Ana had to agree. She saw Kate and Elliott together. He seemed to really love her, and vice versa. But, she also knew that a woman had to be sure. Especially before coming into this family. Kate must've sensed her contemplative mood because she pasted on a smile and shook her head.
"Silly me. I don't mean to bring down the mood. It was me who asked you out anyway. Thanks for coming by the way."
Ana saw that Kate needed to change the subject so she squeezed her hand before speaking softly.
"Kate. Whenever you want to talk, I'm here. I've never had a sister, and I'd like for us to be that. I want my daughter to have a lovely aunt to look up to."
Touched, Kate's eyes teared up before she placed her hand over her chest. Ana saw something else in her gaze but she couldn't quite put a finger on it.
Could Kate maybe not have kids?
"Really? That's sweet, Ana. Well, I've always wanted a sister and a niece."
"You have no siblings?"
Smiling sadly Kate shook her head.
"No. But I will make sure my kids have siblings. If not, ours can play with one another and be close."
"That'd be ideal."
Raising her drink, Kate made a toast.
"To our new lives as Grey women."
"Hear, hear!" Ana shouted before laughing. Once they took sips of their drinks, Kate's eyes widened.
"Wait a second. You said a girl. Is it-"
"I don't know yet. But I have a feeling it's a girl. Christian swears it's a boy."
Smirking, Kate sat back and crossed her legs.
"Men."
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Short chapter I know but I had to post it so y'all knew I was alive. LOL Leave a review, and I'm writing more stuff, just been so busy.
