Arriving at the hospital they found out that Hunter had to undergo emergency surgery and that it would probably take hours until there was any news. When the nurse had asked if they had contact info of his family Ana had told them she would call his family and Christian had told the nurse that he would cover all medical bills for Hunter and that he was to receive the best possible medical care no matter what the cost was.

Ana had to call CP to get the number of Hunter's parents which thankfully was in his file and then she called the number.

„Callahan?" She heard a male voice.

„Mr. Callahan, this is Anastasia Lambert."

„My son's boss... is Hunter alright?"

„No... I'm so sorry, Mr. Callahan, but I need you and your wife to come to Seattle immediately. There was an incident and Hunter was stabbed... he is in emergency surgery as we speak."

„My God, what happened?"

„He... we were out for lunch and he was stabbed in the chest."

„The chest... how bad is it?"

„He was conscious when the paramedics arrived but I don't know how much damage was caused by the knife... do you live in Seattle?"

„What... yes, we moved here a few years ago... my wife is out of town."

„My boyfriend has a helicopter and plane on standby... where is she?"

„Spokane..."

„Good, we'll send the helicopter to get her."

„What... yes, I need to find a babysitter for my younger children..."

„Bring them with you, my boyfriend's mother works as a pediatrician here and is off duty soon, she can watch them for you, there is also a nursery for the staff's children."

„Good, I'm on my way and please if anything happens call me."

„I will." Ana said and ended the call after writing down his cell phone number. She then told Christian to send Charlie Tango to Spokane and sat down to wait.

Soon Hunter's father arrived with his younger children, two girls Amy and Kelsey who were ten and six and a boy, Colt, who was eight. Just seeing them Ana felt even worse, this was their big brother who was fighting for his life in the OR and all because of Carla. At this moment Ana wished for her mother to just drop dead so the world was finally rid of her.

She was thankful when Christian took it upon himself to explain the entire situation and relief when Hunter's stepfather didn't yell at her to leave but instead sat down next to her and took her hand in his.

„You don't have to feel guilty, Miss Lambert. I always knew that if anything was ever to happen to the boy it would be because he was protecting someone else. He was always like that... when I met his mother he was eight years old and he came right up to me and told me that he would not tolerate it if I would hurt his mommy. He is the most loyal human being I've ever met and he has told us so much about you."

„He has?"

„Yes, he knew it wouldn't be easy to find a job with all of his tattoos and piercings and that god awful hair... so he was so happy to get to work for you. He said you always make sure to involve him in everything that you are the best teacher he ever had and that it is great to work for someone who has so much love and passion for his work that it inspires him to work harder and get better at his job too."

„All I saw when I hired him was his talent. He has so much of it."

„That he does." His father murmured and Ana got up needing to walk for a bit because the hard plastic chairs in the waiting room made her back hurt.

„Are you alright, baby?"

„Yes, I just can't sit on those chairs for too long..."

„My mother will pick the kids up soon and take them upstairs to the play den of the child's ward, that should keep them occupied for a few hours."

„Did you have someone find out what happened to my mother?"

„She was taken into custody, the witnesses have already given their accounts... well all but you but it will be enough to press charges..."

„Good... can you believe that money would turn someone in such a horrible person? I just don't understand and it's not like she is poor... Bob has money, they went on several vacations each year, she could go shopping... didn't have to work... why couldn't she be happy with what she had?"

„Baby, some people will never get enough. Your mother will get her punishment and the boy is going to pull through this." Christian said and they went back to waiting.

Almost two hours later Hunter's mother arrived, she was a petite woman, especially when taken into account that she had given birth to four children and Ana liked her instantly but couldn't shake the feeling that something about the woman was oddly familiar to her. Soon she noticed that Christian was acting nervous and when he got up to get some coffee she followed him.

„Is everything alright?" She asked.

„Yes." He answered but even he knew that that had come out too fast and not believable at all.

„What is it, Christian."

„Remember when I told you about my biological father and half-siblings?" He asked and she nodded.

„Hunter's mother, Isobel Callahan, she is my sister." He said and Ana gaped at him.

„What... are you sure... wait... Hunter is your nephew... did you know?"

„No, I only ever looked at her background check once, saw that she was happily married and had children, so I never saw any reason to contact her. Especially, because she might not even know that she has been adopted."

„Do you think she knows?"

„Judging by her reaction, no, but then again maybe Hunter knows it would explain his reaction to me. Fuck, this is a mess."

„How do you feel about being Hunter's uncle?"

„Well, he is a good kid... horrible style... but I happen to like him."

„I'm scared, Christian... if something happens to him because of me..."

„Don't... he is going to get through this... he's a tough kid, has to be with an uncle like me." Christian said slowly getting used to the idea of being the uncle of Hunter though he still had no idea what to do with his half-sister.

„Do you want to talk to his mother?"

„No, now is not the time and I don't know what she knows, maybe I talk to Hunter about it when he is up to having visitors." Christian said and so they returned to the waiting room and Ana soon discovered why Isobel Callahan was so familiar to her, she had the same striking gray eyes as Christian and as she only then realized Hunter as well.

It still took them four more hours of waiting until a doctor came into the waiting room and told them that Hunter was in the recovery room now. He was still in critical condition but stable for the moment. The knife had missed his heart but caused some damage to his lungs which they had tended to and the doctors were hoping for him to make a full recovery with enough time given to heal and recover.

Since he was still very weak and only family was allowed to see him Christian took Ana home, where, in the early evening a detective showed up to get Ana's witness account of the events that had taken place.

A week later Ana finally got the call from Hunter's stepfather that his son was up to have visitors and so she and Christian went to see him.

When they went into the hospital room Hunter was smiling at them and Ana went in to hug him.

„Are you alright?" She asked.

„Getting better every day... and there is a cute nurse... umm..." He said blushing and Christian chuckled.

„Wait, don't you have a girlfriend, Hunter?"

„Had, Miss Lambert... I'm too young for anything serious which is what Kim wanted... too many pretty girls out there to settle for one just yet." He admitted with a boyish grin.

„At least you're honest about it." Ana smiled.

„My Dad always says I can have all the fun I want as long as I'm upfront about it so the girl knows what she is getting herself into." He shrugged.

„Sounds like good advise." Ana agreed and then turned serious. „Hunter, I'm so sorry about what happened to you."

„It's alright, I'm just glad you didn't get hurt, though... man, your mother is a nasty piece of work." He said and she snorted.

„You could say that."

„I heard they locked her up... so you are no longer in danger."

„Yes, she is awaiting her trial... my boyfriend's father is making sure she won't get out of jail for good."

„That's good." Hunter said and again seemed a little intimidated now that he had noticed Christian there as well.

„Hunter, can I ask you something?" Ana started.

„Sure."

„Why are you always acting a bit strange around my boyfriend."

„I um... it's just... I... I was curious."

„Curious?"

„Can we talk privately?" He asked.

„I'm aware that I'm adopted and who my birth father is." Christian volunteered and Hunter looked up at him.

„You know?"

„That you are my nephew?"

„Yes... hell, you knew... I wasn't sure the old bastard hadn't been lying or just knew and I didn't want to intrude."

„So, you met your maternal grandfather?"

„Yes... well, I had to seek him out. My mom, she loves her parents a lot and always felt guilty about wanting to know where she came from. So, she never did. I thought I could look into it for her and see for myself if there is anything worth finding. Her biological mother has died years ago in a car accident... should have been her biological father if you ask me, bastard that he is. When I told him who I am he barely reacted and told me he had no need for a daughter who was nothing more than a teacher... I wanted to leave then but heard him mumble at least the Grey boy was a billionaire... found out you are his son as well but wasn't sure if it's really true or how to approach you or if you are even interested in your family on that side." Hunter said.

„I was... well, at least to find out where I come from, my biological mother passed away when I was four... and I agree should have been the bastard who sired me... anyway, I've also looked into my siblings."

„Siblings... there are more?" Hunter asked surprised.

„Yes, a brother who is twenty and in college now. I support him but he isn't aware we are related. I never approached your mother because I wasn't sure if she was even aware that she has been adopted. She seemed to have a good happy life, so there was no reason for me to disturb her life." Christian said as he stepped closer and sat in the chair next to the bed before he pulled Ana onto his lap, both so she didn't have to stand and because holding her helped him relax and right now he felt nervous because he didn't know what to expect or how to behave.

„So, my mom is the oldest?"

„Yes... well, at least the oldest of the siblings I could find out about, with the old bastard who knows how many children he has fathered."

„Disgusting." Hunter mumbled.

„Are you going to tell your mom."

„No. It's up to you and I don't expect anything... if that's what you fear. I was just curious and trying to help my mom... though I don't ever want her to find the old bastard... if he'd hurt her I would have to kill him." Hunter said and that made Christian smirk.

„I see protectiveness runs in the family... but then again you've already proven that."

„It's my cousin in there." He said motioning to Ana's belly. „Family always comes first and I'll be damned if anyone lays hands on a member of my family before it is even born."

„Oh dear... yet another overprotective man in my life. I just can't seem to escape them." Ana said playfully dramatic and all three of them laughed because the look on her face showed clearly that she couldn't be happier about it.

„When you are better and able to leave, I would like for you to visit us at our home... after all, if I'm an uncle and have already lost twenty-one years of being an uncle to you I better make up for that." Christian finally said, he really liked the kid and so his decision was clear, Hunter had just become part of his family...