Thanks for the reviews! I wanted to restate that the story is a mixture of characters. That is the beauty of fanfiction, writers can use their own creative ideas and adapt stories. I made Carrick into Garrick because if sounded better to me. I didn't care for Fifty's version of Kate and Elliott, but liked the name Mia. To each their own I guess.. I promise a HEA.

Ch 7
Christian

I can't believe my eyes. I am sure the only reason they did survive is because of my anal self, demanding the Range Rover.

It was apparent the car had rolled a few times before landing in the water. The white car was covered in mud and you could see where the water had covered much of the car. A million things raced through my mind. I am pulled from my scan of the car by the words that brought my life to an end. "We are losing her... I am starting compressions." I see my father straddling her body doing chest compressions as they load her into the helicopter. I run to her but am pulled back by someone.

"No Christian…. no Christian …stop they need they need to save her life you need to stop" Jasper said as he held me back I think.

I couldn't even tell you at this point who that was, I was just focus on the fact that my father was trying to save my wife. It was like I was in a horrible dream and just unreal and then realize the sound that I was hearing was the actual sound of my screaming as the helicopter left the ground and went off into the distance

I looked and saw my brother and Rose walking towards us. He was soaking wet and looked to be freezing cold. I realized that if he is like this then my poor wife and child probably suffered much greater.
"Christian we got to go. They are taking Carter to Seattle Children's and Ana Harborview. Mom flew with the baby but we have got to get some dry clothes. We can't risk anyone of us getting hypothermia more so than we are.

I suddenly realize I don't know what to do. I don't know whether I should go to my wife or go with my son. "Christian you have to understand that Ana sacrificed herself for Carter. She managed to keep him out of the water. The initial report is that his symptoms are minor compared to Ana. Jasper and Alice can take you to Harborview and we will get cleaned up and go to Children's." Emmett stated and I could only nod.

We got back in the car but were stopped by a officer. "Officer Whitlock, I would say I would give you an escort to the hospital but I guess you can do that correct?" He said. "Yes sir I can handle that. Thanks for offering." At this point I was numb and did care if he was doing this according or against protocol.

The hour drive was going to feel like forever. I sat looking out at the passing trees wondering how we got to this point. My phone pulled me out of my thoughts. "Grey" I said curtly not paying attention to who it was.

"Sir, this is Sawyer. We have made it to Seattle and wanted to check in. I assume they are taking them to a hospital here. I have arranged for security, just tell me where." He said as I realized he nor Gail were at the house. "Ana is being taken to Harborview and Carter is at Children's" I stated. "The media has somehow found out and both your office and hospitals are covered in media. I will make sure we have people at both places and waiting at the entrance. Where shall you want Gail sir?" He asked. I had to think about that. I know my family will be split between the two. Gail has been helping to care for Carter and might can help. "Carter seems to be in better off at the moment, I am going to Ana so have her go assist Grace at Children's. I guess you go with them." I said wishing Taylor was back from his required week at the reserves. "Sir, Taylor called and he is in route to help. He said when he found out he had to be here. So I will get him to come to you." He said and I felt myself relax somewhat. Not sure how relaxed one can be.

"Jasper, do you have any details on the accident? I know I am a glutton for punishment but I need to know." I said as we waited on the ferry.

"Let's start with the recording from earlier today when we spoke with Tanya. You need to know that Ana had gotten the clearance from her doctor today and planned a romantic evening. Mom and dad were going to have a sleep over with Carter. We had gone to the spa early afternoon. Ana had called and made arrangements with Tanya a week ago when she knew you had an opening. We called her from mom's car today to make sure all was set." Mia said and I could only put my head in my hands. Ana had gone out of her way to plan a special night and now I didn't know if I would see my wife alive again. Tears slipped from my eyes at the thought. Mia played the message. I was beyond livid with the way in which Tanya spoke to my wife. "That bitch! My family is always more important than any deal or merger!" I said as I shook my head in anger. "After the spa, she had to take Carter to the doctor for his check up. She was on her way back when she began having troubles. She called your phone apparently and it went to voice mail so she called Emmett." Mia said as I felt anger surge through my body. My wife had called me for help and I didn't know it! "I had no idea! You know I never ignore Ana's calls. That must have been when Tanya had stashed it in her purse. I remember standing at her desk asking if I had any calls and that was when she was telling me Ana was going out." I said thinking back through the sequence of events.

"Well Emmett did not realize he had left his phone on the kitchen counter when making himself a sandwich. Rose saw it was lighting up with a current message being left and immediately picked it up when she saw it was Ana. That was when she yelled for help and jumped into action. It was a matter of seconds really." Jasper stated as we continued on.

"Can I hear the message?" I asked since we still had a ways to go. "Are you sure you really want to hear that right now?" Mia asked and I shook my head yes. I was not prepared to hear the fear in her voice and the sound of my baby screaming. The fact that I was helpless and unable to be there for them was painfully heart breaking. My Ana tried in vain to comfort our little one. I could not stop the tears as they fell from my eyes. The more I heard her struggles and efforts to keep them alive the angrier I became at Tanya and who ever she had help her.
"Jasper, we know Tanya was involved just not sure how. I want it known that I intend to press charges regardless of how well we know her family." I said as the message finally ended due to the water messing up the electrical system.