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Recap: Ana was finally found by the police after being held captive for 5 days. The police got a man on the inside but Jack lost his cool when it was time to give it up and get arrested. He shot Ana in the stomach. Jack had been shot by police and two ambulances arrived on scene and Christian has just heard someone's time of death is announced.

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Poison Apple: Chapter 12: Smile

Christian
"Ana," I called out softly.

A paramedic pushed me out of the way and I froze.

"Her name is Ana. She is a 21year old female with a gunshot wound to her lower abdomen; we have an exit wound for the bullet. She has been held captive here for five days and has been tied to that chair. No signs of any other injuries apart from the rope marks; she has lost a lot of blood and believes her to be dehydrated,"

"Don't let her die," I pleaded.

"We're going to do everything we can for her but you need to give us some space," The paramedic told me.

"Time of death is 14:22."

I turned back to Jack as a blanket was placed over his face.

Jack was actually dead. My legs started to feel funny and my stomach felt like someone had just punched the air out of me, I could feel myself about to go but then Taylor appeared at my side and held me up. He started walking and I allowed my jelly like legs to follow him and he took me off the boat and sat me down on a bench just a few yards away. He handed me a bottle of water which I took from him but didn't open.

"Sir, are you ok?" Taylor asked as he sat down next me.

"I don't know. I thought I would be relieved when he died but now it feels like he's not going to get any punishment that he deserves," I said "After all he did to Ana, he didn't suffer in death. When he shot, he was probably dead by the time his body hit the ground. It was quick, he didn't deserve that. He deserved to suffer for what he has done. Ana has been shot in the stomach and is going to in pain for a long time and has a long recovery and she is still going to suffer. It isn't fair," I explained, feeling myself getting angry.

"Ms Steele is alive and that is the main thing. She might have some recovery and some pain to endure but she is going to be fine, she is going to get to live a life. Jack's life is over and he has nothing to show for his short time on this Earth," Taylor replied "You should drink some water," He added.

"Yes, Sir," I mocked "Can you call Elliot and Kate to fill them in? I want to go in the ambulance with Ana," I told him.

"Of course." Taylor got up from the bench and walked away to make the phone calls just as Ana was being brought out on the gurney.

She had an oxygen mask and some machines attached to her already and a lot of bandages over her stomach to stop the bleeding. I noticed the paramedics were rushing towards the ambulance and shouting things at one another but I wasn't taking notice of what was being said. The beeping of the machine attached to Ana was telling me that she was alive and right now that was all I needed.

"Can I come in the ambulance with her?" I asked the paramedic as I followed behind them.

"We don't-"

"Please," I pleaded before she finished her sentence "I haven't seen her in five days. I just want to be near her right now. I won't get the in way," I told her.

"Ok but you need to keep out of the way." She replied.

Ana was put into the ambulance and I climbed in behind her. I sat down in the seat closest to Ana's head and reached out to grab her hand, I gasped as I took hold of it, she really cold meaning she had lost a lot of blood and her body was in shock. I squeezed her hand slightly so she knew that I was here for her.

Ana
Hospital. There was no mistaking the disinfectant smell filling my nostrils, I'm sure when I gather up the energy to open my eyes there are going to be white walls, lights and a white ceiling surrounding me that is going to hurt my eyes. At least I was alive. When I felt that bullet hit me, I thought I was done but knowing I can still smell and sense things it meant I was alive and that was good. I wasn't ready to die just yet, still so many things I needed to achieve and tick off first.

I opened my eyes and just as I thought, a lot of bright white surrounded me. I made a groaning sound as I closed and opened my eyes a few more times to get used to the brightness but it wasn't helping. I closed my eyes tightly as I felt someone take hold of my hand. It was a strong hand, the hand of a man and only one name popped into my head.

"Christian," I muttered as I opened my eyes again and there he was. His head was blocking out the bright light that was on the ceiling above me. He smiled softly and squeezed my hand gently "Christian," I muttered again "I'm alive," I stated hoarsely.

"You're alive," He agreed happily "You gave us all quite a scare," He added.

"Sorry," I muttered.

"Do you want me to get the Doctor?" He asked.

"In a minute, I just want to get myself together before they come in," I replied and he nodded "How long have I been out for?" I questioned.

"A couple of days," He answered "When you get here, they took you into surgery and stitched you back up. The bullet went all the way through and there was no damage to any vital organs. They think you've been out so long because you were dehydrated and in shock from your ordeal," He expanded.

"Jack..."

"He was shot by police," I gasped in surprise "After he shot you, the police stormed the boat and he was about to shoot one of the officers so they opened fire on him. He took two to the chest and died quickly," He told me.

"Wow," I breathed.

Christian squeezed my hand again "I'll get the Doctor." He stated, he kissed my hand and left the room.

Jack was dead? Really? I meant it when I said I didn't want him to die. We did share some good times together and there was a time when he was so loving and kind, he wasn't all bad, something happened that made him snap. Maybe it was me, maybe it was his past, maybe it was something else entirely or maybe he has just always been that way. I don't know but what I do know is that he is free now and all of his problems are over, whatever they were. He never deserved such a brutal death, two gunshots to the chest should not have been the way Jack Hyde should have went out of this world but I'm glad his death was quick and he didn't suffer for long.

After everything that has happened over the past week or so I have realised that life is too short. I need to live my life to the fullest and do everything that I had planned because I don't want to die and regret things. I want to be able to say that I achieved something, I did things, I was successful, I lived the best life I possibly could and I die with a smile on my face.

Christian walked back in and sat down in the chair beside my hospital bed, he grabbed hold of my hand again and I smiled at him.

"The Doctor is just finishing off with another patient and then he'll be in," He informed me "You gave me quite the scare. When I saw you... I thought I was going to lose you, never going to see that beautiful smile or hear your voice or see your gorgeous eyes ever again," He said.

"Kiss me," I blurted out.

"Ana-"

"Kiss me." I repeated.

Christian got out of the chair, still holding on to my hand. He looked so tall. He leaned down and placed his soft lips on mine. At first neither of us moved but I think Christian stayed still out of fear more than anything else. I reached my free hand up and let my fingers tangle themselves in the hair at the nape of his neck and I started moving my lips. Christian got the hint and started kissing me back, I licked his lower lip but instead of opening his mouth for me, he pulled away.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"I don't want to hurt you, you've just been shot," He answered.

"In the stomach... my lips weren't shot," I replied with a smile.

"I can come back later," Christian and I turned to the door and saw the Doctor standing there with his clipboard and paperwork, he looked very amused.

"Sorry." Christian muttered and sat back down in the seat beside me.

Christian looked embarrassed, like he had been caught having sex by his parents. I never thought I would see the day that Christian Grey was embarrassed by something. I had to hold in my laugh as Doctor Peters started talking to me about the surgery I had and the aftercare plan that had been put in place for me.

One whole week I have been kept in this hospital but today is the day that I finally get to break out! Kind of. I'm leaving the hospital, which is a good thing and something I am very excited for but I'm not going home to my own comforts and belongings. Christian has taken it upon himself to oversee my recovery and has decided that until I am better and can take care of myself I am moving in with him at Escala. For the past three days I have been trying to get him to see reason; Jack is dead and no longer a threat, I have a phone in case I need help and I miss my own bed but he wasn't having any of it and had consulted with the Doctor my care plan

When I told Kate how much I wanted to go home, she explained that when they found out Jack had taken me, Christian blamed himself and wished he had been more proactive and had me go to Escala with him so none of this happened. According to Kate, Christian blames himself for what happened and believes he could have done more to prevent it or stop it all together but as I reminded Kate; he is not Ironman, there is only so much he could do and it's all over now so he doesn't need to keep fretting about it.

Another reason I don't want to go to Escala with him... things have been a little tense between us the last couple of days. After our kiss last week, things had been really between us. He was acting kind of like a boyfriend without putting any kind of label on it. He was visiting when he could; he was bringing changes of clothes, books, toiletries and gifts. We have been kissing... making out... heavily... and I've seen him smile more in the past week then since I've known him but the other day I mentioned going back to work soon and he clammed up. He's been really off since and he keeps dodging the subject every time I try to bring it up.

I know he's protective but surely going back to work wouldn't be a bad thing. I'm sat at a desk all day so it's minimal movement and he's right in the office across from me so he's close if I need him for an emergency and I need some normality in my life again. The past 2 weeks have been crazy and I need to start feeling like myself again. Going back to work and college is a good thing, it's a sign I'm moving forward but apparently I wasn't allowed to go back to college yet either. Kate has been bringing me all my assignments and the tutors are more than happy to help me online.

All of these decisions are being made about me, without me and it's honestly driving me insane. I have never had to deal with people doing everything for me, I've always had to take care of things myself and now I can't even walk to the bathroom by myself without Christian rushing up to help me. This is all very new to me and I know Christian means well but he has to understand that I am a headstrong person and I like doing things for myself sometimes.

Speaking of the devil...

"Are you ready to get out of here?" Christian asked happily as he walked into my room.

"Yes, I hate the smell of disinfectant." I joked, earning me a small chuckle from Christian.

Ok, so there was a lot more dialogue in this chapter then I originally planned but I feel like this was all necessary. I'm glad that Christian and Ana have finally kissed properly and I am very excited to know what happens next... aren't you?

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