Third Time's a Charm
Outtake #1 – Vegas Vacation
As Kate stares down at her beautiful baby girl, she studies her features. Wisps of blond curls cover the top of her head, and her green eyes sparkle. Her lips are rosy pink and are in the shape of a bow. It's hard to determine who she favors more, but Elliott will say she gets her mother's stubborn attitude. Ava Marie Grey was born three months ago, and she is a mild-tempered little thing. There were a lot of sleepless nights at first, but she has settled into a nice routine. Kate is due to return to work at GEH in a few weeks, and she is feeling a little down about it.
"Kate?" Elliott calls from the hallway. He walks into the nursery, and Kate's heart flutters. He is such a handsome man. His curly blond hair and gorgeous blue eyes still make her knees go weak. "How're my two favorite girls doing this morning?" He asks, then kisses Ava's forehead. Ava coos when she sees her daddy, and he takes her into his arms.
"She has a clean diaper and a full belly, so I guess she's doing great," Kate says as Elliott leans in to kiss her, and she takes a deep breath, smelling his cologne.
"What do you have planned for today? Do you want to meet for lunch?" Elliott sways side to side, waiting for Kate's response.
"Ana and I are meeting at The Mile High Club today for lunch. Gail agreed to watch both babies so we can enjoy some girl time. Maybe you and I can meet another day?" Kate tosses Ava's dirty diaper into the wastebasket and turns to face Elliott.
"Sure, that's fine. I'm glad you are getting a chance to get away from mommy duties. Why don't you two do a little shopping after lunch? That usually seems to cheer you up," Elliott says in a caring tone. Lately, he has been worried about Kate's mental health. She stays home most of the time and only goes out in public with him. Maybe he will go by and talk to Christian about how Ana is handling motherhood.
Kate shrugs in response. "We will see, I guess." Kate's eyes water as she watches her husband with their daughter. He is such a great daddy. He's been so supportive by helping in the middle of the night with feeding and when Ava won't settle down.
Elliott lays Ava down in the crib and takes Kate into his arms. He rubs his hands up and down Kate's back without saying anything to her. He kisses the top of her head before pulling away. "I love you, Kate. You and Ava are my entire world. Please take care of yourself." Tears flow down Kate's cheeks, and Elliott takes her face in his hands.
"What's going on? Is everything okay? Do you need me to stay at home?" Kate shakes her head no and closes her eyes.
"I'm having a hard time with leaving Ava. It's not that I don't trust anyone else; I just can't let her get out of my sight. I will talk to Ana today and see if she went through the same thing with Teddy. I don't like feeling this way." Elliott engulfs Kate in a hug as she sobs into his chest.
"Shh. It's going to be okay, Kate, baby." Elliott holds her while she cries. After a few minutes, Kate pulls away and looks up into the eyes of her husband.
"I don't know if I want to go back to work. Before I had Ava, I was so career-driven and wanted to take on the world. Now, I just want to hold her all day and love on her. Is that stupid?" Elliott chuckles.
"No, sweetheart. It isn't stupid. If you want to stay home, I'm okay with it. I will let you decide what you want to do. GEH has onsite daycare, and Ava will be there whenever you want to see her. There is no rush in deciding." Kate takes a deep breath and wipes her eyes with her shirtsleeve.
"I will think about it today, and we can talk more about it tonight over dinner. I hope you have a good day, baby." Kate kisses Elliott's cheek, and they leave the nursery.
During lunch, Ana could tell something was bothering Kate but decided not to bring it up. She wanted her friend will confide in her. "Kate, what are you getting for lunch?" Ana asks while looking over the menu but not reading it. She has eaten at the Mile High countless times with Christian and knows the menu by heart.
"I'll just get a salad. I'm not very hungry right now." Kate closes her menu and looks down at her plate. When she looks up at Ana, she's struggling to hold back tears.
"Kate! What's wrong?" Ana jumps out of her seat and sits down next to Kate, taking her in her arms. Kate cries quietly against Ana's shoulder, and Ana waves off the waiter.
"I don't know what's going on with me, Ana. I'm happy one minute and down in the dumps the next. Did you go through this with Teddy? I think I am driving Elliott crazy. He doesn't know what to do with me. I think he wants me to see a psychiatrist." Kate grabs the napkin and carefully wipes her eyes. The makeup she applied earlier is now running down her face. So much for waterproof mascara.
"Kate, when was the last time you left the house without Ava?" Ana rubs Kate's back as she tried to calm her down.
"It's been a few weeks. The last time I went out in public, the press had a field day with my appearance. I tried to make a quick run to the grocery store and instead found my picture plastered all over the gossip rags wearing sweats and my hair in a messy bun. I guess they expect me to dress all the time impeccably, and lately, I haven't felt like it." After taking a sip of water, Kate shakes her head. "I'm considering not going back to work. I can't bear to be away from Ava for long periods. I don't know what to do." The tears start again, and Ana takes a deep breath.
"Kate, you can do whatever you want. Elliott's business is doing great financially, and I'm sure Christian will understand if you decide to stay home. Maybe you can work part-time so that you can get a break now and then. The foundation keeps me busy most days, and honestly, I enjoy adult time." Ana eyes the waiter, and he approaches the table cautiously.
Ana gives him their order, and he leaves quickly, causing both ladies to chuckle. "Guess he knows when to leave crying women alone. Thank you for letting me vent to you, Ana. Motherhood has completely changed me, and right now, I'm not sure it's for the better."
Ana plays with Kate's hair and searches for the right thing to say. "Kate, my hormones were crazy for a while after Teddy was born. I would be laughing one minute and crying my eyes out the next. Poor Christian didn't know what to do. Grace offered to take Teddy one day, and I went to a spa to get a massage and had my nails done. Once I got out of the house and breathed in some fresh air, I started to feel better. I think once you start doing some things on your own, you will start to feel the same way I did." Kate smiles and nods her head slightly.
"I will try something, Ana. I may talk to Christian about going part-time." Kate sits up straighter and shakes off her sadness. "Enough of me being Debbie downer. What is going on with you?" The rest of the lunch discussion involves Ray's foundation, motherhood, and post-pregnancy sex.
Later in the evening, as Christian is putting Teddy to bed, Ana replays her earlier conversation with Kate in her mind. Ana remembers what it felt like to be scrutinized by the press. She is deep in thought when Christian sits down beside her on the sofa. "Everything alright?" he asks while putting his arm around her.
"Kate is struggling with some post-partum depression, I believe. She cried during lunch and talked about how she hasn't been out of the house very much because she doesn't want to leave Ava alone. I think we should plan a long weekend with Kate and Elliott. Do you think your mom would be up for watching both grandbabies?" Ana asks while snuggling into Christian's shoulder.
"I don't think mom would mind at all. Elliott text me earlier and asked if he could come by my office tomorrow. Where do you want to go?" Christian's heart beats out a steady rhythm in Ana's ear as she rests her head on his chest.
"Maybe Vegas? There is plenty of fun to be had, and it's all nearby." Ana takes a deep breath and continues. "I feel like a bad friend by not making sure Kate was taking care of herself mentally. I should have seen how she was acting by not leaving home. Has Elliott said anything to you about her lately?" Ana wraps her arm around Christian's waste and draws herself closer to him.
"Ana, baby, you are not a bad friend. Honestly, you two have not spent as much time together since you both became mothers. Maybe it's time to schedule a few playdates so the cousins can get to know each other? And to answer your question, no, Elliott has not discussed Kate with me. I guess that is why he wants to come by tomorrow." Christian places a soft kiss on Ana's temple and breaths in her apple and vanilla scent, since it helps him relax.
"That sounds like a good idea. I was thinking about flying down on a Friday morning and returning on Sunday evening. Does that sound good to you?" Ana pulls out of Christian's grasp and moves to straddle his lap. Without saying anything, she wraps her arms around his neck and plays with his hair.
"Anytime I get to spend with my beautiful wife makes me very happy. I love my son, but I like our time alone together too." Ana nods her head and smiles.
"Thank you for being so supportive of me, no matter what. I love you with all of my heart, Christian." Ana places a soft kiss on Christian's lips, then moves along his jaw to his ear. "I love it when you take control while we are having sex." Christian's dick twitches as Ana takes his ear lobe in her mouth and bites it softly. "I love the way you play my body like a finely tuned instrument."
"Baby," Christian chokes out.
"Hmm?" Ana asks while continuing her assault on her husband's neck and ear lobe.
"I need to fuck you. It happens right here on the couch, or we take it to our bedroom. Your choice." Ana sits up and looks into his gray eyes that are getting darker by the minute.
"Show me how bad you want me, Sir." Before Ana can say or do anything else, she is on her back against the couch cushion, and Christian is reaching for the button on her pants.
Ana and Christian had a long talk about BDSM and specific aspects of it. Ana did not want to be completely restrained but was up for having her hands tied during sex. The night they had the initial conversation, they had to stop multiple times to fuck because they both became too aroused with the topic. Ana has even tied Christian's hands a few times, but that is as far as it goes with him.
"Hands above your head. Do not move them unless I say. Do you understand?" Ana nods her head. "Say the words, baby," Christian touches her cheek softly as Ana verbalizes her understanding.
"You have a beautiful body, Anastasia." Christian pulls off her shirt and kisses in between her breasts as he unhooks her bra's front clasp. His hand caresses one breast while he takes the other one in his mouth, biting softly on the nipple, causing it to pebble.
Ana moans in appreciation as Christian gives the other breast the same attention. Her hips start to rock back and forth, looking for any type of relief. "Please," she begs as Christian continues his ministrations.
"You nourished my son with these, and I want to show you how much I am in awe of you. You are the best mother to my son and the best wife I could have ever asked for. I love you, Ana."
Listening to Christian's words of adoration spurs on her desire, and she continues to move her body in search of relief. As he kisses along the length of Ana's tummy, her hands find his hair, and she massages his scalp.
"Hands above your head, or I will stop completely." Christian sits back and pulls his shirt off, tossing it on the floor.
"I can't help it," Ana whines. "It's hard not to touch you while you do those things to me." She moves her hands above her head, and Christian removes her jeans and panties in one motion. Ana spreads her legs wide as Christian eyes her from head to toe.
Christian picks up her right leg and kisses from her instep to the inner thigh, then follows the same trail on the other leg. Her moaning pushes him further as he covers her sex with his mouth. His tongue penetrates her opening, and she grinds herself against his face. Her moans get louder as she approaches her orgasm.
As Christian slides two fingers inside her wet heat, feeling the contractions of her walls around his fingers. He curls his finger up and massages her pleasure spot over and over. "Oh my god, Christian. You are driving me crazy," Ana gasps. As he covers her clit with his lips, she comes loudly, screaming his name over and over.
Christian hovers over her as she comes down from her orgasmic high. Her cheeks are flushed pink, her body coated in a light sheen of sweat, and her hair is a mess. But she's never been more beautiful. Ana's eyes flutter open, and she smiles up at him.
"You kept your hands above your head, so as a reward, you get to decide how we fuck." Ana wraps her arms around her husband's neck and pulls his body to hers.
"I don't want to fuck. I want you to make love to me, Christian." Christian kisses her lips softly as she wraps her legs around his hips. She is so wet with arousal his dick slides inside of her with ease.
"God, baby. You are so warm and tight. I love the feel of you wrapped around my cock." As Christian sets a slow and steady pace, Ana squeezes her legs tighter around him, drawing him closer.
"I love you so much, Christian. More than you will ever know," Ana says, then begs for Christian to go faster. He responds by quickening his strokes but continuing to drive into her balls deep. Her cries spur him on, and after a few more thrusts, they both reach their climax together.
As they lay on the couch with their connection still intact, their breaths mingle together as they come down from their high. "I don't know about you, but does it seem like it gets better and better each time we have sex? Just when I thought we couldn't top the last time, I am pleasantly surprised." Ana rubs her fingers in small circles on Christian's lower back, and he pulls away and rests his arms by her head.
"I couldn't agree more, and I will always try to make each time better." Christian moves to get up, but Ana tightens her legs, not allowing him to get up.
"Not yet. I want to enjoy our connection a little bit longer. We are both so busy these days, and we don't get much time to ourselves." Christian nods his head and leans down for a kiss.
"You know, we can go for round two in the bedroom." He waggles his eyebrows, and Ana giggles.
"Lead the way, sir." Christian smiles and pulls Ana up with him as he leans back on his legs. He supports her as he stands and walks them to their bedroom, leaving their clothes on the floor.
The following morning, Christian reaches for Ana and finds her side of the bed empty. He notices the baby monitor is missing from the bedside table, which usually means Teddy is already awake.
From the beginning, Christian had no doubt what a great mother Ana would be. Her love for Teddy shines like a bright star every time she looks at him. Once Christian is dressed in pajama bottoms and a t-shirt, he walks into the living room to find Ana playing with Teddy. The clothes from the previous night nowhere to be found.
"Good morning, mommy. How did you sleep?" Christian asks, then lays down on the floor next to his son.
"I slept great, how about you, daddy?" Christian uses his finger to tickle under Teddy's chin, eliciting a giggle.
"I had a great night. I woke up lonely, though. I wanted a continuation of last night." Christian leans over and blows a raspberry on Teddy's tummy, causing him to giggle.
"Well, your son didn't have the same vision. He was ready to get up and eat his breakfast." Ana leans over and places a soft kiss on her husband's lips, causing him to moan.
"You are such a tease, woman. Have you eaten breakfast yet?"
"No, I was waiting for you. What time do you have to be at the office? I can have your breakfast ready once you have a shower and change." Ana places a kiss on Teddy's forehead and stands up.
"Alright, I will put Teddy in his seat while you fix breakfast for us. Has Gail been over yet? I noticed our clothes were missing from the floor." Ana grins and shakes her head.
"No, she told me yesterday about an early appointment this morning. I placed our clothes in the laundry to wash later. Do you want your usual breakfast, Mr. Grey?" Ana yelps as Christian smacks her on her backside as she walks away.
"How rude." Ana turns and tries to look offended. Instead, her eyes have darkened with lust.
"Don't try and act all innocent, Mrs. Grey. You know you love it." Christian laughs as he walks to their bedroom to get ready for a full day at the office. Sometimes he wishes he could spend all day with his wife and son. Maybe one day, he can. But today is not that day.
A few hours later, Christian has just finished up a conference call when Elliott strolls into his office. "Hey, Bro. You got a minute?" Elliott asks while taking a seat in front of Christian's desk.
"By all means, make yourself at home." Christian's sarcastic comment causes Elliott to raise his eyebrows.
"What's crawled underneath your skin. Let me guess. You didn't get your morning sex, and now you are a grumpy bastard. Do I need to call Ana banana and tell her she's neglecting her wife's duties?" Christian rolls his eyes and tosses a pencil on his desk.
"No, everything is fine on that front, perfect actually. What can I do for you, Elliott? I have a few minutes before my next meeting. I thought you were coming by yesterday?" Elliott plays with some lint on his jeans and shrugs.
"I couldn't get by here. I had to meet the mayor about some renovations to the city hall, and then I had to help a supervisor at a job site when something failed inspection. I need your advice." Christian intercoms his PA and ask her to hold his calls.
"Okay, this sounds serious. You have never asked me for advice. What is going on?" Christian has an idea but wants Elliott to bring it up.
'I'm not sure what is going on with Kate. I am considering taking her to talk to someone. She is acting all weird and crazy." Elliott shuffles in his seat and looks out the expansive windows that reveal the beautiful city of Seattle.
"Have you asked her what is going on? Kate seems like an honest and straightforward type of person."
"She cries all the time and doesn't leave the house. I think she is in some type of depression. Don't they call is post-partum something or another? I asked her yesterday what was going on with her, and she burst into tears. I'm at a loss, Christian. I don't know how to help her." Christian stares at his older brother, entirely at a loss for words. After a few minutes, he gives him a response.
"Ana had a few issues when Teddy was a newborn. She struggled with her body image and self-esteem. Mom volunteered to watch Teddy while she encouraged Ana to go shopping and maybe get a massage. It took a few more trips out in public before I could see a difference in Ana. Has Kate been going anywhere other than our parents or her mother's?" Elliott shakes his head no.
"She tried to go to the grocery store once, and the press tore her up, calling her fat and slobby because of what she was wearing. I thought she looked fabulous and relaxed. She was wearing a sweatsuit and had her hair piled on top of her head in a bun-like thing. The next day her picture was plastered all over the Nooz, and she swore she would never go out again. That was a month and a half ago." He rubs his face with his hands, then grabs his hair.
"Ana mentioned something to me last night, and I think it's a good idea. Do you think Kate would be up for going to Vegas for a long weekend? I'm sure mom would be willing to watch both babies for a few days." Christian's cell phone buzzes across his desk, and he sees his mom's name on the caller ID. "Mom, what's going on?" Christian says, eyeing Elliott.
"Christian, I wanted to see how you were doing. How are Ana and Teddy? Will you be coming over for Sunday brunch?" Christian looks at Elliott and then answers his mother.
"Ana and Teddy are doing great. Mom, I'm glad you called. Would you be up for watching Ava and Teddy for a weekend while we take our wives on a much-needed trip away?"
"Of course, I will watch them. When are you thinking about leaving?" Grace's tone is eager as she loves spending time with both of her grandchildren.
"We haven't decided yet. We should know by Sunday. Can we let you know then?" Christian asks.
"Sure, that sounds good. I will see you all Sunday. I love you. Bye for now." The call ends before Christian can return a word to his mother.
"Mom said she can watch both babies when we go out of town. We need to decide when before lunch on Sunday." Elliott nods his head in approval while standing.
"Do you think a weekend away is what Kate needs?" Elliott paces, concern for his wife etched on his face.
"Yes, Ana and I both agree it will be a step in the right direction. Has she considered coming back to work?" Christian remembers how reluctant Ana was to do any work outside of their house. She kept a careful eye on Teddy, even when he was asleep in his bassinet.
"I told her it didn't matter to me whether she returned to work or not. My business is doing great, and we can afford for her to stay home. She said she would consider it, possibly talking to you about her options. I will discuss the trip with Kate tonight and let you know. Thanks for listening, Bro." Elliott walks around the desk, and Christian stands to meet him. They hug each other, and Elliott leaves his office to head to another job site.
After a long afternoon of listening to the mayor go on and on about building improvements, Elliott finally walks through the door. His senses take in the aroma of pasta and fresh bread. Did Kate cook? She did take some cooking classes, but Elliott didn't think she would stick with it.
"Babe, where are you?" Elliott calls as he walks into the living room.
"In the kitchen," Kate calls out in response.
As he walks into the kitchen, Elliott's eyes bug out of his head when he looks at what Kate is wearing. "Kate? Where's Ava?" He now notices the dining table has two place settings, a fresh bouquet, and a single lit candle.
"Mom asked to watch her this evening. After my episode yesterday, I realize how much I have neglected you and our relationship. I hope you're hungry." Kate hands him a glass of red wine and takes a sip of the one she has in her hand.
"Kate, you haven't been neglecting us. I was worried about the mood swings and if there was anything I could do to help you. I hope you know this isn't necessary, but I do appreciate it. Did you have food delivered?" Elliott peaks over her shoulder at the pots on the stove.
"No, I went to the store and bought a few groceries. We have chicken parmesan with salad and fresh bread. After we eat, I want to spend some time together without the baby here. I hope you don't mind." Kate takes Elliott's glass and sets his next to hers on the countertop. "Want an appetizer?" Kate says in a seductive tone.
Elliott grins and pulls her in for a searing kiss. His hands roam along her back and down over her backside, pulling her against his growing erection. He unzips the skirt Kate is wearing and slides it down her legs to the floor, revealing black lacy thigh highs and matching crotchless panties. Elliott groans in appreciation as Kate unbuttons her blouse, revealing the bra that goes with her other undergarments.
"Are you trying to kill me before I even get started?" Elliott says as he looks at Kate in carnal appreciation. "You may think you are not sexy, but what I am looking at now says otherwise." He places Kate's hand over his erection, and she squeezes it through the fabric of his blue jeans.
Elliott lifts Kate onto the countertop with no warning and pulls her bra down to reveal her ample breasts. Elliott caresses them with his hands and pinches the nipple between his fingers, making Kate groan and throw her head back. Wanting better access to Kate's body, Elliott lays her back against the cold granite countertop. "You are so beautiful, Kate," he whispers as he kisses the valley between her breasts. His soft touch causes her body to break out into goosebumps. He continues to kiss his way from her breasts down to her thighs' apex, where he finds her wet with arousal.
He spreads Kate's legs and uses his thumbs to open her sex as his tongue traces the opening in her underwear, causing her to squirm. Wanting more of her, Elliott rips the underwear and tosses it over his shoulder. Wasting no time, he dives right in and pierces her with his tongue. The taste of her arousal almost makes him come on the spot. Elliott continues to use his tongue to get her off, sending her closer to orgasm.
"Elliott, your tongue is magic. Don't stop, baby. Eat my pussy like you are starving," Kate says while her hips move with Elliott's actions. Once he takes her clit into his mouth, he sucks and bites it, sending Kate over the edge into euphoria. "Yes, that's it, baby." Kate grinds her pussy against his mouth as he licks and sucks the remainder of her orgasm.
He quickly removes his clothes and pulls Kate to the countertop's edge, driving his dick in balls deep. "I'm going to fuck the life out of you. I hope you are ready." Elliott groans when he feels Kate's warmth wrap around his cock like a glove. The grip on her hips will probably leave bruises, but neither one cares at the moment.
"Yes...Yes! Fuck me hard, baby." Kate yells as Elliott pounds into her. Sweat rolls down his back as he pistons his hips back and forth. The tingling feeling of his impending orgasm starts at the base of his spine and spreads into his balls. After two quick thrusts, he comes loudly, shouting Kate's name over and over. The feeling of Kate's walls fluttering, causing his dick twitch in excitement.
"That's it, baby. Milk my dick." Elliott leans down and lays his body against Kate's as they try to calm their breathing. Kate rubs her hands through Elliott sweat-soaked hair. "Damn, baby. Where did that come from?" Elliott asks while kissing the swell of Kate's breasts.
"I don't know. After yesterday, I realize I have no reason not to try and get myself back to normal, whatever that is," Kate answers, chuckling.
"How would you feel about going out of town for a long weekend?" Elliott rests his arms on the countertop next to Kate's head.
"I don't know. Will we bring Ava with us?"
"No, mom said she would watch the babies for us." He leans up, pulling Kate with him while looking for his t-shirt.
"What do you mean, babies? We only have one." Elliott pulls out and slips on his boxers while Kate pulls the shirt over her head.
"I talked to Christian today about going to Vegas for a long weekend. I think it will do us some good to get out of town. You and Ana could do some shopping, and we all can enjoy being adults for a few days. Please don't be mad." Elliott looks at Kate with trepidation.
"I'm not mad. It's touching that you want to go away with me, without Ava. When will we go? And is Christian and Ana coming too?" Kate hops off the counter and feels the combination of her and Elliott's orgasm slide down her inner thighs.
Elliott wraps his hands around Kate and kisses the top of her head. "We will fly down on Friday morning and return on Sunday evening. Maybe you and Ana can get together to finalize things? It will do us all some good. I think Christian wants some adult time with Ana as well. I am looking forward to it." Kate reaches for the food and takes the dishes to the table.
"Come on, let's eat. I'm not done with you yet." Elliott grins at Kate as they sit down to enjoy dinner together.
A few weeks later, they are boarding the jet to Vegas. Kate and Ana sit beside each other on the couch while security loads their bags. "Are we ready to get this weekend started?" Kate asks while Ana pours some champagne for a toast.
"To a great weekend where everything that happens in Vegas will stay in Vegas," Ana says as everyone clinks their flutes together. The plane hasn't taken off yet, and Christian is already watching Ana, deciding how long he will wait after takeoff to drag her to the bedroom and punch their card for the mile high club membership. Elliott clears his throat to get Christian's attention.
"Dude, settle down. You have all weekend to take advantage of your wife." Christian rolls his eyes and finishes his champagne.
"Fuck off, Elliott. This the first weekend Ana and I have been alone since Teddy was born, and I plan on fucking her every chance I get. And judging by the look I'm getting, she and I are on the same page. I hope you understand when we go to the bedroom right after takeoff."
"Oh, I plan on knocking the bottom out of it plenty this weekend. All I'm saying is let Ana and Kate some time together." Elliott and Christian sit down and buckle up when the pilot advises he is ready for takeoff.
"They can spend all the time together they want when we are back in Seattle. This weekend is for us to enjoy each other without having the baby around," Christian says as Elliott shrugs and turns his attention to Kate. His mind replayed their kitchen tryst a few weeks ago. He gets hot under the collar and has to work hard to control the erection developing in his trousers. They make eye contact, and Elliott winks at his wife. She smiles and takes a drink of champagne.
They discuss their plans for the weekend, which includes VIP tickets to see Justin Timberlake at the MGM Grand. Some shopping and gambling will be taking place, as well as plenty of adults-only moments.
The fasten seat belts light goes off, and Christian grabs Ana's hand, pulling her into the master bedroom. The flight will take a few hours, so he's in a rush to get the party started. Thankfully, there is another bedroom for Elliott and Kate to have their fun during the flight.
Once the plane lands at Las Vegas Airport, Taylor and Sawyer take the luggage to the waiting SUVs. Fresh from their in-flight showers, the four of them exit the plane and groan when the heat of Las Vegas hits them in the face.
"I don't see how people live in this heat. I would melt." Kate lifts her hair off her neck, hoping a small breeze will cool her off.
"It's not that bad once you get used to it. You guys haven't planned any outside activities, have you?" Elliott asks, looking between Kate and Ana.
"No way. Everything we do will happen inside an air-conditioned building. I never thought I would say I would rather live in rainy Seattle than in this oven." Elliott opens the door to their SUV, and Kate slides into the backseat. Christian and Ana get into an identical SUV for the ride to the hotel.
After checking into the hotel, Ana and Kate decide to do some shopping while Christian and Elliott do some gambling. "We will meet you back here in a few hours. Have a good time, baby." Christian pulls Ana close and places a soft kiss on her lips. "Are you going to Agent Provocateur?" Christian whispers in her ear. Ana nods her head. "Good. I can't wait for you to model what you buy. Enjoy your time with Kate because you are mine before and after dinner." Ana giggles and joins Kate at the door.
Over the next few hours, Kate and Ana visit a majority of the high-end clothing stores on the strip. Sawyer follows behind them, watching out for any aggressive members of the press. So far, the ladies have not been bothered. He has arranged with each store to have their purchases sent to the hotel. Their last stop is the lingerie store, and Sawyer decides to wait for them outside. He is sitting on the bench when his phone alerts him with a message. It's from Taylor, saying the press has gotten word the Greys are in Vegas, and he needs to return to the hotel ASAP. Fucking fabulous.
Sawyer pockets his phone and enters the store. The clerk approaches him, and he shakes his head at her. "I don't need anything, thank you." She frowns at his frankness, and he waltzes past her, spotting Kate and Ana in the corner looking at underwear.
"Mrs. Grey, the press, have the knowledge you all are here in Vegas. Is there any way we can wrap this trip up quickly and get back to the hotel?" Sawyer hopes his look doesn't plead too much, but he loves his job and doesn't want to lose it because he put Ana and Kate in danger.
"Yes, let us pay for these, and we can leave," Ana says, nodding at Kate while leading her to the counter to pay for their items. Thankfully they have been shopping at AP before and knew the layout. Otherwise, Ana would have told Sawyer no and took her time picking out her unmentionables.
Before leaving the store, a group of teenage girls approaches Ana and Kate. "Excuse me, are you Ana Steele?" Ana looks around at the group, and they all couldn't be older than fifteen. Why are they in a store like AP? Ana looks around and sees another group of women comparing some items. I guess they are the parents? Ana thinks to herself.
"Yes, I'm Ana." The girls start jumping up and down while pulling their phones out.
"Can we get a picture with you? We cheered you on during the National Championships and the Olympics. We want to be just like you!" Ana smiles and looks at Kate.
"Sure, I'd love to take a picture with you all. Do you want a group picture or individual ones?" Ana asks, and the mothers approach the group.
"Girls, what are you doing bothering these ladies?" One of the mothers asks while trying to pull her daughter away from Ana.
"MOM!" One of the girls points to Ana. "This is Ana Steele! Don't you remember us talking about her and how she led UW to a National Championship in volleyball, then won a gold medal for the USA?" The mother looks to Ana, and her mouth gapes open.
"Oh, wow! You are more beautiful in person!" Ana blushes and Sawyer approaches the group.
"Mrs. Grey, we need to leave before any more paps show up." Ana frowns and explains to Sawyer that she and Kate will leave after signing autographs and taking pictures. Sawyer shakes his head and pulls his phone from his pocket.
"Okay, ladies, let get started. Who's first?" Ana takes a picture with each of the girls, then takes a group picture.
"Do you mind if we put this picture on Instagram?" Ana nods her head.
"Sure! Thank you for cheering for us. Do you play volleyball?" Ana and Kate converse with the girls and their mothers until Sawyer interrupts them.
"I will bring the SUV to the curb. Please do not exit the store until I come back." Sawyer orders, and Ana salutes him. He shakes his head at her sarcasm, but he is thankful she is somewhat cooperative when it comes to her safety.
After parking the SUV, he notices the horde of photographers waiting outside for a chance to get a picture of Ana and Kate. Sawyer has never understood the press's fascination with the entire Grey family. Yes, they have money, but they earned every penny of it with hard work.
Sawyer brings the SUV to the front and exits it quickly. He enters the store and instructs Ana and Kate to stay close. "Does Christian and Taylor know about all this?" Ana asks right before they leave the store.
"No, I will tell him when we get back to the hotel. Let's go." Sawyer opens the door to go outside, and the photographers go crazy. The flashes are blinding, and they are yelling questions in no particular order. A few of them reach to grab Ana, but she dodges them and slides into the SUV's back seat. Thankfully the fucker didn't get his hands on Ana, or heads would roll.
Once they get back to the hotel, Ana and Kate decide to find their guys and see how their afternoon went. Sawyer leads them to the casino bar and searches for Taylor. He has to explain what happened at the lingerie store, including the photos that Ana took with the girls. He spots Taylor and with the brothers waiting in the lobby.
Kate and Ana greet their guy with a hug and kiss. "What did you buy?" Christian tries to peek inside the bag, but Ana closes it quickly.
"Come on, let's go up to our room and I will show you." Ana winks at Christian and takes his hand, leading him toward the bank of elevators.
"Don't we have dinner reservations? If you two go back to your room now, we won't make it to dinner on time," Kate says in a huff.
"The concert starts at seven, we can eat in our rooms," Christian says while watching Ana.
"Fine." Kate takes Elliott's hand and leads him to the elevator. "We can meet here at 6:00." They agree as they get on the elevator to return to their respective suites. They spend the rest of the afternoon modeling their lingerie buys and spending quality time with their husbands.
At 6:00, the couples meet in the lobby and then pile into the waiting SUV. The ride to the MGM Grand doesn't take long, but there is a line out the door. "Thank goodness we have VIP tickets. I would hate to be in that line. I wonder if all those people will get inside before the concert starts?" Kate asks while checking her lipstick in the mirror of her compact.
Christian holds Ana's hand tightly as they navigate through the crowd. Taylor expressed his concern with the four of them attending the concert with minimal security. Christian said no one knows who they are, and everything will be fine.
When Ana told Christian about the girls in the lingerie shop, he felt proud of Ana for being a positive role model. He knew what a great woman Ana is, and being recognized by a younger generation is fantastic. They finally make it to their floor seats, a few rows from center stage.
The lights go dim, and the crowd goes crazy. Instrumental music starts to play as the rest of the band takes the stage. The intro to Cry Me a River starts as JT takes the stage. The fans' screams are loud, and when he starts to sing, the entire audience sings along with him.
Christian has his arms wrapped around Ana, her back to his front. Elliott has the same hold on Kate as both couples dance to the music. They are borderline indecent, but no one is paying them any attention.
Those flashing lights come from everywhere
The way they hit her, I just stop and stare
She's got me Lovestoned
Man, I swear she's bad, and she knows
I think that she knows
Christian grinds his erection into Ana, and she wraps her arms around his neck. His hands skirt underneath her shirt, rubbing the sensitive skin underneath her breasts. Ana presses her backside into Christian, and he groans in her ear. "If you don't stop, I will fuck you right here in front of everyone." Ana laughs and turns to face him.
"No, you won't. You are the only one allowed to see me naked, remember? Besides, you are the one grinding your erection into me. I should be the one telling you to watch it." After placing her hands around his neck, Ana pulls Christian's mouth to hers and gives him a searing kiss. His hands slowly slide down her back, stopping to cup her butt.
The beat changes, and Ana recognizes the song immediately. It's one of her favorite songs, and she pulls Christian even closer, singing the words to him.
Aren't you somethin' to admire?
'Cause your shine is somethin' like a mirror
And I can't help but notice
You reflect in this heart of mine
If you ever feel alone and
The glare makes me hard to find
Just know that I'm always parallel on the other side
Cause with your hand in my hand and pocket full of soul
I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go
Just put your hand on the glass
I'm here tryin' to pull you through
You just gotta be strong
'Cause I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Show me how to fight for now
And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin' back here to you once I figured it out
You were right there all along
By the time the chorus starts, Christian and Ana are singing the song to each other. They are so in tune to each other, the noise around them fades, and it's just the two of them singing to each other.
On the other hand, Kate and Elliott are still holding onto each other, swaying to the music. The strobe lights flash, and My Love intro starts. Justin starts to dance across the stage as the beat goes on. Elliott holds Kate tightly, his mouth at her ear as he tells her he loves her. He tells her there is no one else for him, and he is hers in every way.
The rest of the concert passes in a blur. JT is a great performer, including cover songs by Michael Jackson, Garth Brooks, and Elvis Presley. It was still early when the concert finished, so they decided to go clubbing. Club Ecstasy is a club that caters to VIP customers, and Christian and Elliott knew the owners. They had no issue getting a table in the VIP section, which was high above the dance floor.
Elliott requested a bottle of Crystal and pulled Kate into his lap. Ana took her place in Christian's lap as they talked about what they were going to do the next day. "I don't care as long as we don't get up at the crack of dawn. I want to enjoy not having to get up early to feed and take care of a baby," Kate says while leaning back against Elliott.
"Okay, so let's have fun tonight. It's our time to let loose and not worry about anything," Ana says, jumping off Christian's lap and taking Kate by the hand. They find a spot on the dance floor and move their bodies to the bass pumping through the speakers.
"Elliott, I think we should spend the day with our wives tomorrow. This weekend is about them and giving them a break from motherhood." The champagne arrives at the table, and Christian orders a few beers and bottled water. "I don't know about you, but I plan on worshiping my wife until the early morning hours. We don't get much alone time, and I want to take full advantage of having her to myself." Christian takes a long pull from his beer.
The music changes to a sultry, seductive beat, and Elliott sits up in his chair. "I think we need to get on the dance floor with our women." Christian sees the group of guys circling his wife and Kate, causing his blood pressure to rise.
"Yep, let's go." They both walk to the dance floor and make it time to hear Kate tell the drunk guys to back off. They seem to be hard of hearing because they move closer and try to put their hands on Kate and Ana.
Elliott puts his hand on one guys' shoulder and politely tells him to leave. The short, stocky guy tells him to find another dance partner and tries to pull Kate into his body. Elliott places himself between the guy and Kate, telling him to get lost. "I said to back the fuck off and get your hands off my wife."
The message is received loud and clear, and the group of drunk guys slides to another group of women dancing. "Fucker." Elliott grumbles under his breath as he pulls Kate into his arms. "This is much better." Kate smiles and places her arms around Elliott's neck, then kissing his lips.
"Those guys were gross. I don't see how they get any women at all. Their aggressive actions are disgusting." Ana scrunches her nose up, then falls into Christian's open arms. "This is more like it." Christian and Ana's bodies move in time to the music's beat, as Elliott and Kate move similarly.
Once they return to their table, they order shots, and they toast to their weekend in Vegas. "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," Kate exclaims as she downs her first tequila shot. Elliott knows better than to say anything to his wife about taking things slow. He will help hold her hair when she suffers through her hangover tomorrow. Tonight, it's her time to let loose.
A few hours later, Christian and Elliott help their highly intoxicated wives to the SUV Taylor has pulled to the curb. "Lelly, are you going to impale me with your giant sausage when we get back to the suite? I'm hungry for some dick." Kate giggles, and Elliott shakes his head at his wife.
"I will give you whatever you want, baby. Let's get into the SUV and go back to the hotel." Kate and Elliott get in first; Christian and Ana follow behind. Both women are in a fit of giggles as they talk about sex and whose dick is more prominent.
"Have you measured it, Kate? How do you know Lelly's is bigger?" Ana throws her head back, laughing, and Christian rolls his eyes. "I've measured Chrissy's, and it's fucking huge."
"Okay, enough talk about dicks. You are going to have one hell of a hangover tomorrow, baby." Christian kisses Ana's temple and sniffs her hair.
"Did you just smell my hair, Chrissy? That is so weird." Ana lays her head back against the seat and groans. "EverythingEverything is spinning. Kaaaateee, the car is spinning. Did we have an accident?" Ana yells to the entire car. Christian is sitting next to her, dreading the trip back, hoping she doesn't barf in the SUV's back seat.
"Ana, sit up and open your eyes. We are at the hotel." Christian jumps out of his side and reaches in for Ana, dragging her out of the back. "Hold onto me, baby. I don't think you can walk very well right now." Elliott follows behind with Kate in tow.
"I hope they don't get sick in the elevator. I can't handle vomit, Christian." Elliott holds onto Kate as they wait for an elevator.
"Hopefully, no one else will be on it, and we can quickly get to our floor. How can you not handle puke? What happens when Ava gets sick?" Elliott shakes his head violently.
"I have been lucky enough to not be on the receiving end of her upchucking. Otherwise, I would join in with her." Christian grins and helps Ana walk into the open elevator.
"Come on, woman. Let's get you to bed," Christian whispers into Ana's ear, and she groans in response.
"So much for worshipping your wife," Elliott says then laughs.
"Shut up. You have your hands full too, so I don't want to hear it." Christian says as he pulls out his room key. "Don't call before twelve tomorrow. Good luck." Elliott nods his head and helps his wife to their room.
Elliott doesn't care what happens tonight or tomorrow. He knows Kate needed the time away from Ava to let loose and enjoy herself. Hopefully, this will get her back on the right track.
The next morning finds two women suffering from headaches and nausea. "Oh god, my mouth feels like the Sahara desert." Ana groans as Christian hands her the glass of water on the side table. "I hope Kate feels worse than I do. She forced me to drink those shots with her." Ana takes the water from Christian, taking small sips. He hands her some pain reliever to take as well.
"I don't think she forced the alcohol down your throat. You were more than willing to join her." Christian leans back against the headboard of the bed, watching his wife suffer through her hangover.
"Don't remind me. Remind me about this the next time I want to drink. I don't want to feel this way ever again." Ana slides down the bed and buries her head underneath the sheets.
"Do you want me to order breakfast? I think eating something will help ease your upset stomach." Ana grunts, and Christian takes it as a yes. He gets off the bed and looks over the room service menu. After ordering a wide selection, he texts Elliott to see how Kate is feeling.
*E – She's nursing one hell of a hangover. How's Ana?
*C – Same here. I think an afternoon in the spa will help them feel better. I will call and set it up.
*E – Awesome, thanks, bro.
Kate groans from the bedroom, and Elliott grins. "Good morning, babe. How are you feeling?" he says in a loud voice.
"Oh, for the love of God, please stop yelling." Kate covers her head with a pillow and tries to hide underneath the covers.
'Babe, I'm not yelling. I'm going to order room service. There is a glass of water and some pain reliever on the side table. You and Ana have an afternoon date in the hotel spa. She's feeling just as bad as you are." Elliott chuckles as Kate throws the pillow at his head.
Kate's head appears, and her hair is all over the place. "A spa appointment? Really?" Elliott sits down on the bed next to Kate and nods his head.
"We agree you both need a good detox massage and some pampering. We are going out to dinner together and maybe take part in some karaoke. You know Ana can't resist a little bit of singing." Kate grins and moves to sit on Elliott's lap.
"Thank you for this trip, babe." She goes to kiss him, and Elliott backs away.
"Your breath still smells like tequila. Maybe you should take a nice warm shower and brush your teeth. Breakfast will be here by the time you finish." He kisses her cheek and pats her on the bottom.
Kate takes the pain reliever and drinks the glass of water Elliott left for her. "Why did you let me drink so much last night?" Kate asks while strolling to the bathroom.
"You needed to chance to let loose. The past six months have been hard on you, between your father's situation and having Ava; you were wearing yourself thin." Kate stops at the bathroom door and turns to face her husband.
"Thank you. It means a lot to me that you care so much about my well-being. I love you, Lelly." Kate's eyes fill with tears as Elliott winks at her.
"I love you, Kate. Go shower; breakfast will be here soon."
After a relaxing shower, Kate feels somewhat better. "What do you and Christian have planned today? Are you two going to join us for a massage?" Kate asks Elliott, then takes a sip of hot coffee.
"No, I think we may try some gambling. We haven't talked about any specifics yet. It's too fucking hot to play golf." Elliott stuffs some eggs and bacon in his mouth then reaches for his cell phone.
*E - Yo, what's the plan while the ladies get pampered?
*C - Not sure, what did you have in mind?
*E – Gambling sounds good to me. We are in the best city for it.
*C – Okay
Christian waltzes over to the bed and grabs the sheet, jerking it off of Ana. "Time to get up, sleepyhead. Breakfast is here."
"Noooo. I want to stay in bed all day." Ana is naked, and it distracts Christian long enough for her to grab the sheet and pull it back over her head.
Deciding more aggressive measures are needed, Christian strips off his pajama pants and slides into bed with Ana. He rubs up against her, guiding his semi-erect cock in the crack of her ass.
"What are you doing?" Ana asks, pushing back against him.
"Trying to get you out of bed. Your breakfast is getting cold." Christian kisses along Ana's spine from the top of her butt cheeks to her neck's base. Her moans cause his dick to become fully erect, ready for action.
"I like this approach better than stripping the covers off of me." Ana sighs and spreads her legs.
"Are you ready for me, baby?" Christian gently slides his fingers along Ana's sex; her wetness coating his fingers.
"I'm always ready for you," Ana says breathlessly. Without wasting another second, Christian lifts one of Ana's legs over his hips and slides his erection inside her wet heat.
"You feel so good, so warm and tight." He rocks his hips back and forth, setting a steady rhythm. Easing Ana to her side, he caresses her breast and feels her sex tighten with the action.
"Oh, yes. That feels so good, don't stop, baby. Please don't stop." Ana cries out in pleasure as Christian pinches her nipple, then bites softly on her shoulder. His hand moves to her hip as he pistons his hips faster.
"I feel your walls tightening around me." Christian pushes himself deeper and harder as Ana's cries of passion get louder. "Come with me, baby, I won't last much longer," he grits out in between thrusts. As Ana's orgasm takes over her body, Christian thrusts his hips a few more times and comes, grunting out an incoherent form of Ana's name.
They lay cuddled in each other arms for a few minutes trying to catch their breath; then Ana turns to face Christian. "I love you, Christian. Thank you for this trip. It's been nice to get away for a few days." He leans down and places a soft kiss on her lips.
"And I love you, baby. Come on, let's take a quick shower. I have scheduled you and Kate some pampering time in the hotel spa. You have a few hours before your appointment. What do you want to do?" Ana unravels herself and climbs out of bed.
"Maybe lay by the pool for a little while? What are you and Elliott going to do?" Christian gets up and follows her to the bathroom.
"Elliott mentioned doing some gambling, then the four of us going out to dinner." The bathroom fills with steam as they step into the spacious shower. They embrace each other as the water sprays over their bodies.
"Okay." The idea of relaxing by the pool, then some pampering in the hotel spa, brings a smile to Ana's face.
About an hour later, Kate and Ana are lounging by the pool while Christian and Elliott spend some time in the hotel-casino.
"I desperately needed this weekend, Ana. What about you?" Kate asks while turning over on her lounger.
"Christian and I try to spend time alone together, but our schedules have been so jam-packed, it's been difficult. We have talked about setting aside time every day to talk, but it seems more like a business transaction than relationship goals." Ana chuckles and applies more sunscreen to her arms and legs.
"I am determined to keep a healthy mind and body. I didn't like where my mind was going. Thank goodness you and Elliott intervened. Otherwise, I don't know where I would be at the moment." Kate fights back the tears, and Ana reaches over to touch her arm.
"Even though we have our own lives now, I will always be there for you, Kate. I'm only a phone call away."
"Thanks, Ana. Did you check social media to see if the girls posted the photo from yesterday? What did Christian say about it?"
"I haven't seen anything yet. Christian wasn't upset about it. I'm sure his PR team will contact us if anything comes up. They are always on top of stuff like that." Ana lays back on the lounger and relaxes.
"Elliott mentioned going out for karaoke tonight. Are you up for it?" Kate grins, waiting for Ana's response.
"What kind of question is that? Of course, I am up for some karaoke." They high five and talk about what they will wear out tonight.
That evening over dinner, the girls talk about how great their massages were, and the guys talk about how much money they lost in gambling.
"I didn't lose anything. You just don't know when to stop, Elliott." Christian takes a long pull from his beer as Elliott scoffs.
"I don't have billions of dollars to waste playing stupid card games. I stuck to blackjack."
Christian points his bottle at Elliott, "that's where you messed up. The house always has the advantage in blackjack. Pick something like craps or poker. At least the odds are more in your favor." The waiter brings out the appetizers, and everyone digs in.
"This looks delicious. I am starving," Kate says as Elliott tries to steal one of her chili fries. "Get your own!" Kate grabs a fork and pretends to stab Elliott's hand.
"Hey! That's not nice." Elliott pouts as Christian and Ana share a plate. "Can we share a plate? Please?" Elliott gives Kate his best puppy dog eyes, and Kate smiles, giving in. Stabbing a fry, she guides the fork to Elliott's mouth and feeds him.
"Happy now?" Kate asks, and Elliott nods his head. "So, where are we going to sing?"
"There is a place a few blocks from here that Taylor checked out earlier. Karaoke starts at eight, so we have plenty of time to get there, grab a table and some drinks." Ana bounces up and down, clapping her hands in excitement.
They finish dinner, and Christian takes care of the check. Elliott tries to pay, but Christian wouldn't allow it. "Bro, let me pay for something." Christian leans back in his chair, placing his arm around Ana.
"You can buy a few rounds of drinks at the club. Will that make you happy?" Elliott nods in agreement, and they stand from the table. "Ready, baby?" Christian asks, reaching his hand out for Ana. She takes it and links her fingers with his.
They arrive at the bar, and it's crowded, but not out of control. The atmosphere is casual and Christian grabs a table while Elliott gets everyone's drinks from the bar. Ana walks to the stage area and picks out the songs she will sing. Christian decides he will sing as well, surprising Ana.
"You are going to sing a song too?" Ana asks once she finishes.
"Yes, you know I can sing." Christian grins.
"You have a great voice. I'm just curious as to why because you haven't done it before." Christian shrugs.
"No reason, I just want to." They walk back to the table and wait for Elliott to bring their drinks. He arrives a few minutes later, dropping them off. He walks to the stage and chooses his song.
"Wow, your brother is going to sing too? This is going to be interesting," Ana says, then takes a sip of her drink.
"Pacing yourself, Ana?" Kate asks.
"Definitely. I don't think my body can handle another night like last night. I would like to remember a few things about this trip," Ana giggles, and Christian wraps his arm around her, pulling her closer to him.
"Am I going to have to fuck you harder so you will have something to remember?" Christian whispers, and Ana blushes.
"I will have no problem remembering that, Mr. Grey. Every time is unforgettable." Their lips touch in a soft kiss, and Kate pretends to gag.
"You two are gross. Can you keep the PDA to a minimum tonight, please?" Elliott comes back to the table and sits next to Kate.
"Are you going to sing, baby?" Kate asks, and Elliott grins.
"Yep." Elliott drinks a large gulp of beer, hoping the liquid courage will have taken effect when his turn rolls around.
The lights dim in the room, and the stage lights brighten. The DJ grabs the mic and welcomes everyone for the night. "There are about five minutes left to pick a song before we start. Grab yourself a few drinks and enjoy the night."
The night gets underway, and so far, the songs haven't been too bad. Some are horrible but not the worst ever seen. Ana's name is next, so she finishes her drink and asks for a refill when she returns.
Singing in front of a crowd is nothing new for Ana. She takes the stage and grabs the microphone. "Hey, everybody. How's your night going so far? This song is for my best friend, Kate, and all the women struggling with self-image and depression.
The music starts to play, and Ana makes eye contact with Kate as she starts to sing.
Every day is so wonderful
Then suddenly
It's hard to breathe
Now and then I get insecure
From all the pain
I'm so ashamed
I am beautiful
No matter what they say
Words can't bring me down
I am beautiful
In every single way
Yes words can't bring me down
Oh no
So don't you bring me down today
To all your friends you're delirious
So consumed
In all your doom, ooh
Trying hard to fill the emptiness
The pieces gone
Left the puzzle undone
Ain't that the way it is
You are beautiful
No matter what they say
Words can't bring you down
Oh no
You are beautiful
In every single way
Yes words can't bring you down
Oh no
So don't you bring me down today
Ana keeps her eyes on Kate as she finishes the song, noticing the tears falling down Kate's cheeks. Others join in and sing when Ana gets to the last few lines of the song, then cheer when she's finished.
"Thank you. My second song is for my sexy husband. Love you, baby." They blow a kiss to each other as the music starts.
We can leave the Christmas lights up 'til January
This is our place, we make the rules
And there's a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you, dear
Have I known you twenty seconds or twenty years?
Can I go where you go?
Can we always be this close forever and ever?
And ah, take me out, and take me home
You're my, my, my, my lover
The looks passing between Christian and Ana could set the entire room on fire. There is no doubt the feelings the two share.
Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand?
With every guitar string scar on my hand
I take this magnetic force of a man to be my lover
My heart's been borrowed and yours has been blue
All's well that ends well to end up with you
Swear to be overdramatic and true to my lover
And you'll save all your dirtiest jokes for me
And at every table, I'll save you a seat, lover
Ana finishes the song and hands the mic over to the next person. Christian meets her halfway and takes her into his arms then places the most indecent kiss on her lips while the crowd in the room hoots and hollers to get a room.
Once they are back at the table, Kate hugs Ana's neck tightly and thanks to her for being her best friend. "I love you, Steele." Ana smiles and nods her head.
"Love you too, Kavanagh." Christian pulls Ana into his lap as they continue to listen to the other patrons do their best to sing. Some are so horrible; the only thing to do is laugh and sing along.
Elliott's name is next, and he walks to the stage, obviously nervous. The music starts, and Ana starts clapping along with the music.
Got a girl from the southside, got braids in her hair
First time I seen her walk by, man I 'bout fell off my chair
Had to get her number, it took me like six weeks
Now me and her go way back like Cadillac seats
Elliott leaves the stage and walks to Kate, singing the words to her as he goes.
Body like a back road, drivin' with my eyes closed
I know every curve like the back of my hand
Doin' 15 in a 30, I ain't in no hurry
I'mma take it slow just as fast as I can
The way she fit in them blue jeans, she don't need no belt
But I can turn them inside out, I don't need no help
Got hips like honey, so thick and sweet
It ain't no curves like hers on them downtown streets
Elliott gets down on his knees, singing the rest of the song directly to Kate. He takes her hand in his, and she is grinning from ear to ear. Once he finishes, the place erupts in applause and catcalls.
After a few songs, Christian is next, and Ana waits to see what he will sing. When the music starts, Ana's eyes instantly mist over.
When your legs don't work like they used to before
And I can't sweep you off of your feet
Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love
Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks
And darling I will be loving you 'til we're 70
And baby my heart could still fall as hard at 23
And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe just the touch of a hand
Oh me I fall in love with you every single day
And I just wanna tell you I am
So honey now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are
Tears are flowing down Ana's cheeks as Christian continues to sing the words to her. Thinking back to how much they went through at first only makes her cry harder. They were in love then but were too stubborn to do anything about it.
Once Christian finishes his song, he makes his way back to the table. "Damn, bro. You have every girl in here swooning for you."
"The only one I care about is right there in my arms. To hell with the rest." He kisses Ana's lips soundly as she squirms in his lap.
They enjoy a few more songs; one, in particular, is familiar to Ana and Christian. "Do you remember this song?" Ana whispers to Christian?" He nods and grins.
"Yes, we fucked to this song in the VIP lounge at the Mile High Club while wearing our Halloween costumes. To this day, whenever I see a Batman or Wonder Woman costume, I get hot under the collar."
Ana rubs herself against Christian, feeling his erection through his pants. "It seems to be doing something to you now." Elliott clears his throat.
"Will you two cut it out? We are on the verge of getting kicked out of this place." Ana looks around and sees that no one is paying attention to them.
"Oh, Lelly, chill out. Nobody is paying us any attention." Ana finishes her drink and leans against Christian. "I'm ready to go, are you?" Ana batts her eyelashes.
"Yes, I am. Elliott, are you two ready to go?" Christian asks his brother.
"Yep. I have already paid the tab. Let's get out of here." They all stand and walk as a group to the door, following Taylor and Sawyer as they escort them back to the hotel.
The following day on the plane ride back home, Ana wraps herself in Christian's arms. "Did you have a nice weekend?" He asks, then kisses her temple.
"Yes, I had a great time. It was nice to get away, but I miss Teddy." Christian grins and rubs his thumb in a circle on Ana's arm.
"Me too. I want to continue to make time for us to spend alone. We need it. Don't you agree?" Ana nods.
"Yes, I agree one hundred percent." Their lips touch in a soft kiss.
"Thanks again, bro, for this past weekend." Elliott plays with Kates's hair while she naps against his chest.
"Did you keep her up late last night?" Ana chuckles, knowing it was probably the other way around.
"No, she wouldn't let me sleep. She said she wanted to get her fill of my manhood." Ana puts her hand up, stopping Elliott from saying anything else.
"Say no more, please. I don't need to hear about it." Ana groans.
About a month later
Kate dials Ana's cell phone and waits for her to answer.
"Hello?"
"Ana? Are you at Grey House? I need to talk to you ASAP." Kate says in a rush.
"No, I am at home. I haven't felt well for the past few days. What's wrong?"
"Can I come by?" Kate grabs her purse and car keys from her desk and walks out of her office.
"Sure. Do you want something to eat? I can fix you something real quick."
"No, I don't have much of an appetite," Kate answers, fighting nausea.
"Okay, see you soon, Kate." Ana ends the call and wonders what is wrong with Kate.
About fifteen minutes later, Kate's car passes through the gates, and Ana walks to meet her at the door.
"Hey, what's wrong? Where's Ava?" Ana closes the door after Kate passes through it.
"She's in the daycare at GEH. I will go back and pick her up when I leave here. Ana, I'm worried. I haven't had a period since we got back from Vegas." Ana's eyes widen, and she gasps.
"Oh shit, Kate! Have you taken a pregnancy test?" Kate shakes her head, no. That's all she needs right now. Ava is four months old. If she is pregnant, she will have two children under the age of two to chase around. Holy shit.
"Do you have any tests with you?" Kate presents a paper bag from the pharmacy, and Ana guides her into the bathroom.
"Take the test; you will know for sure." Ana's face pales, and she covers her mouth.
"What is it, Ana?" Kate removes a test from the bag and grabs a cup from the shelf.
"I think I should be taking one of those tests as well. I haven't had a period either, and I have been sick for the past few days." Kate starts laughing.
"What are the odds? I will go first." Ana leaves the bathroom to give Kate some privacy, then mentally traces back to her last period. It turns out to be a few weeks before they went to Vegas. No wonder she couldn't get enough of Christian. She was ovulating and horny as hell.
"Okay, I set the timer. Your turn." Kate hands a test to Ana and sits down on the chaise lounge near the bathroom door. Ana walks on shaky legs to the bathroom and prepares to take the test. She wonders how Christian will react to having another baby so soon after Teddy.
Kate and Ana stare at both tests in disbelief. Well, it appears they both are pregnant, according to the tests.
"We need to call our doctors and schedule an appointment. How are you going to tell Elliott? How do you think he will react?" Kate hugs Ana, and they sit beside each other on the bed.
"I think he will be ecstatic. Honestly, I think he prefers me pregnant all the time." Kate giggles and falls back on the bed.
"I don't think Christian will be mad, but he will be shocked. Are you going to tell Elliott tonight?" Kate nods and sits back up.
"I need to get back to GEH. This is exciting, Ana! We are going to be pregnant together! Let me know how Christian reacts. I'm sure it will be fine." The two friends hug, and Ana walks Kate to the door.
Once Kate's car leaves the driveway, Ana sits on the couch and stares out of the window. Another baby, Ana thinks to herself. She moves her hand to her stomach and rubs circles over it. "Hello in there. Go easy on me, please. I'm still taking care of your older brother."
"Mama," Teddy's voice comes through the monitor sitting on the side table. Ana walks to the nursery and sees a grinning little boy standing in his crib.
"Hello, baby boy. Did you have a good nap? Mommy has a secret to tell you, but you have to promise not to tell daddy yet." Ana pulls Teddy from his crib and kisses his chubby cheek. After laying him on the changing table, she blows raspberries on his belly, resulting in a cute baby giggle. "You are going to be a big brother. What do you think about that? How would you feel about a little sister?" Teddy starts blowing spit bubbles as Ana changes his diaper. Once she finishes, she takes him back to the living room for some tummy time. She is shocked to find Christian sitting on the couch's edge, holding the baby monitor in his hand. Oh shit.
"Hey, what are you doing home early? Everything alright?" Ana searches Christian's face for any type of reaction to possibly overhearing her revelation to Teddy. Christian sets the monitor down and stands, taking Teddy from Ana.
"I was worried about you. Sawyer said you still weren't feeling well." Christian kisses her cheek as Ana's mouth is suddenly dry.
"Kate came by; you just missed her. Did you hear what I told Teddy?" Ana's voice is soft, barely above a whisper. Christian smiles and moves closer to his wife.
"Yes, I heard. How do you feel about it?" Christian rubs his hand on Teddy's back while waiting for Ana to answer.
"I'm nervous. I took one test, and I need to call the doctor's office to schedule an appointment to confirm it, even though I'm confident the test is right. I haven't had a period since before Vegas." Christian smiles and pulls Ana into his side opposite Teddy.
"Don't worry, Ana. I want as many babies as you do. You are a wonderful and beautiful mother. I love seeing you pregnant with my child, and I can't wait to see you that way again." Ana releases the breath she didn't know she was holding.
"So, I guess what happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas?" Ana laughs and wraps her arms around the two men that mean the most to her. "I love you, both. So much."
"And we love you, mommy. Don't we, Teddy? So I'm guessing Kate is pregnant as well?" Ana nods her head.
"She is going to tell Elliott tonight." Christian nods.
"Alright, let's get this little guy on the floor for some playtime." Christian and Ana spend the rest of the afternoon playing with Teddy and spending time together.
Later that evening, Kate is pacing the kitchen floor, waiting for Elliott to get home. He had a late meeting but is on his way home. Hearing the door open, Kate skips to it. Once he comes through the door, Kate jumps in his arms.
"Woah, what's with the welcome? Are you excited to see me?" Kate wraps her arms and legs around Elliott, and he carries her into the great room, sitting them both on the couch.
"I'm happy to see you. I missed you today." Kate kisses his lips and leans back to look into his eyes.
"Okay, something is going on. Out with it," Elliott says, tossing his messenger bag to the floor.
"I've been thinking all afternoon how I was going to tell you, but I think I should just come right out and say it." Elliott looks at Kate expectantly. "I'm pregnant." Elliott chokes, and his eyes widen.
"What? How?" Kate rolls her eyes.
"Do I need to explain the birds and the bees to you?" Kate says in a joking tone.
"No, but you can explain how this happened." Kate frowns.
"Are you mad? I didn't do it on purpose." Elliott pulls Kate closer and kisses the tip of her pert nose.
"I know you didn't purposely get pregnant. It's just a shock. Ava is four months old, and depending on how far along you are, we will have two children under two years old. Can you handle that? You got pretty depressed after Ava was born. I don't want the same result with this baby. I was worried about your health and well-being." Elliott rubs Kate's back and pulls her so closely.
"I know the signs to look for, and I have resources to help me out this time. Plus, I think I will stay home for good once I have the second baby. I don't like putting Ava in daycare, and adding a small baby to the mix will be even tougher for me." Elliott smiles and kisses Kate deeply.
"So, are we naming this baby Vegas?" Elliott laughs, standing with Kate still in his arms.
"No way!" Kate wraps her legs around his waist, rubbing herself against Elliott's growing erection.
"Is Ava asleep?" Elliott whispers against Kate's lips.
"Yes. Take me to bed, Lelly." Kate giggles, tightening her hold around Elliott's neck.
"Your wish is my command. So the pregnancy libido has already started?" Kate nods her head. "Yay for me. It's one time in my life that I'm glad what happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas. I love you, Kate."
A/N
Hey, everybody! I hope your summer has been great, despite the circumstances of COVID-19. My daughter has moved into college, and I'm slowly adjusting to her being away. Thanks to technology, I talk to her every day. This outtake was my first attempt at writing in the third person, so keep that in mind if there are any mistakes. I hope you enjoyed it, and thanks once again for reading!
Songs used:
Justin Timberlake concert
Love Stoned and Mirrors
Karaoke:
Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
Lover by Taylor Swift
Body Like a Backroad by Sam Hunt
Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran
Halloween at The Mile High Club:
Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer
My next post will be an outtake for A Change of Scenery that will lead to a sequel that will focus on Phoebe and Teddy during college and post-college. I hope to have it up in a few weeks. Cheers!