A/N: I spoke with a lovely reader yesterday who left a review on my EYOFD story yesterday. I told her I would make a formal apology when I uploaded a new story and here it is. Aletta Johnson, I am so sorry if I made it seem like the COVID-19 pandemic is ridiculous. I explained it already to her, and we talked, but I wanted all of my readers to know that I don't take it lightly. I was blessed to only have contracted a cold. I know social distancing, and these stay in place laws-especially here in my state of California-can be a lot. Anxiety inducing, even. But I want you all to know that I am here. And one of my ways of dealing with issues was to write. About perfect worlds, and happily ever afters. So from today on, I will not be speaking of the current issue that is facing our world. I love you all, and please stay safe.

Now, on to the story.

All mistakes are my own.


"Christian, the dealer is showing up tonight?"

Leaning against the front of Elliot's building over in Nob Hill, Christian nodded.

"Yeah. You should get ready. I just came to check on you, and Kate." At the mention of Kate, Elliot perked up as he always did.

"I'm sorry you missed her. She literally was at the hospital all night, but she was called back in." Christian said nothing only looked out into the street. Elliot frowned studying him.

"Christian. What-"

"Nothing," he said pasting on a smile. "There is nothing wrong. I just want you to be careful, okay? Remember to speak very little, and answer only the questions you want. We've already spoken over the phone so no much needs to be re-hashed."

"Got it." Elliot inwardly shrugged, guessing that his brother was probably worried about him for tonight's exchange.

"Where is Taylor?"

Pushing off the side of his building, Christian walked over to his car.

"He had to take care of some business with his daughter. Something school-related."

"Huh."

Opening his car door, Christian slid his glasses on.

"I'll see you later, brother."


Kate had been walking down the long corridor and when she pressed the elevator button and stepped on, a man immediately stepped on with her. She gasped at the sudden movement before realizing it was Taylor.

"Oh! Taylor, you scared me. Is everything okay? Are you here with Ana?"

Taylor pressed the garage button before shaking his head.

"No, Kate. You know why I'm here."

Heart racing Kate swallowed trying not to give anything away.

"Why are you here? Does it have something to do with Elliot?"
When the elevator dinged, Taylor gently, but firmly steered her to his truck. He opened the door, helped her inside before locking her in. When he slid into the driver's seat he looked at her in the rear-view mirror before starting the car.

His silence made her cold inside.


Pulling up to the docks, Elliot was looking for Ros, but couldn't see her. When he stepped out of the car, he did receive a text.

I can see you, Elliot. Just head to the docks and they should arrive shortly. -R

Ros was sitting with Sawyer in her office back at Grey Enterprises. Everyone had already gone home, and since it was night, they were able to talk more freely. Sawyer received a call from Christian.

"Yes, Mr. Grey?"

"Can you see my brother clearly?"

"Yes. Ros just texted him. We can see him moving to the designated meeting spot." Ross tapped Sawyer on the shoulder and his eyes widened.

"Sir. we'll call you back," he said before hanging up.


Elliot kept looking at his phone.

He was waiting to see Jackson, and he had no idea where the man was. It'd been ten minutes and he didn't even call to say that he was running late? Elliot didn't know if Christian should keep doing business with him. Elliot kept patting his back pocket making sure he had the payment. After three more minutes, his phone rang and he answered it.

"Yeah?"

"You think to trick me, boy? Something told me to never do business with you, but your brother," Jackson spat. Elliot frowned.

"What are you talking about, Jackson?"

"What do you mean what I'm talking about? I'm not meeting with you. One of my men told me that the place was surrounded by cops and to get out of dodge."

"What?!"

Ignoring him Jackson continued.

"Just know the only reason you're safe is that you're Christian Grey's brother. You better hope nothing happens to him, boy." Jackson hung up. Elliot swore before turning to his car only to be met with a flash of bright lights and the sound of guns.

"Elliot Grey? You're under arrest for the intent to illegally sell stolen goods."


Taylor arrived at Christian's other location where he did business. It was in the heart of the tenderloin and in an abandoned building. He bought it and boarded it up. The inside was completely redone with state of the art technology and several holding cells. He needed to be able to hide in plain sight and this allowed him to do that.

Taylor held Kate by her arm and sat her down in the chair facing Christian. His eyes were cold, and a gun was resting on his thigh. Kate was shivering and tears were pouring out of her eyes.

"Tell me right now why I shouldn't have you killed, Kate."

"I don't know what you're talking about, Christian. I was at work and-"

"The only people who knew about this exchange was me, Taylor, and my brother. He must've told you." Leaning forward Christian's eyes took on a deadly hue that would make the devil shake in his boots.

"Who are you talking to outside of the family? I want to know now!"

"They have my brother! It was the only way to get him back! If I didn't talk they would have killed my brother. They've had him for the last six months. Everyone thinks he's dead, but he's not."

Christian's face gave nothing away letting her speak.

"My dad owed some people a lot of money. It was why I and my brother left as soon as we were eighteen. Anyway, my brother just finished getting his degrees in psychology, and I was a nurse when I found out he died. I suddenly had these men following me and coming to my apartment. They wanted the money that I didn't have! For a while, it stopped, until your brother came in with an injury from his work site. He kept coming on to me, and I liked him. I thought he was funny, smart and good looking. I didn't know he was a Grey. I swear, I had no clue. After my fourth date with Elliot, I received a call that morning that my brother was kidnapped, and unless I give them something he would be dead. So I had to get closer to your family."

"Who are these people you're working for?"

Kate was openly crying now.

"I had no clue that he and Ana were tied together. I swear!" Frowning, Christian glanced up at Taylor, who also looked confused.

"Kate. What are you talking about?"

Swallowing she took the offered glass of water Taylor gave her, thanking him. Once she calmed somewhat, it was her turn to look confused.

"You don't know? Jose had a twin. He lives in Seattle and works as a cop."


AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I told you I like soap operas. Now go ahead and leave me the craziest, funniest, reviews I've ever seen! Yeah, we're taking it there. Remember this from the first chapter?

* San Francisco was beautiful. I'd never known I would fall in love with a city such as this. The people, the ease of living, the sights. The fact that you could do whatever, say and be whomever, and no one not cared. I knew a lot of people that fell in love with New York the moment they crossed the bridge. I couldn't relate. Though I wasn't born here, I would always love this city with the fog and cool air. That was why it was so hard for me to leave. But I'm getting ahead of myself.

THIS HAS BEEN PLANNED LOL. I'VE BEEN HOLDING THIS SECRET FOR TOO LONG! I LOVE SCREWING W/YOU ALL. SEE YOU LATER THIS WEEK! =)