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CPOV:

What the fuck just happened. I climb in the SUV and bark at Taylor to take me to Escala. I cannot even put into words what just happened. Not only did I make myself look like a fool at dinner with my idiotic questions, I just asked this beautiful woman out and she turned me down. I have women falling at my feet all the time. The one time I want someone they have no interest in me. I thought she was interested. She laughed at my jokes and she actually seemed interested in me.

We arrive at Escala and I order a background for the beautiful Miss Steele. I pour myself a bourbon and plop down on my overly priced sofa which isn't that comfortable now that I think about it. I have no idea how this woman has me so out of place in the time span of drinks and a meal. I actually wanted to know more about her than just her name and favorite sexual position. She has a child and an ex-husband who obviously is not out of the picture my subconscious reminds me. How am I supposed to be open to her being friend with her ex? The man she loved enough to marry and then have a child with. I am not the jealous type, but this has my stomach turning. Maybe she is right. Maybe this is too much for me.

After two glass of bourbon I decide I simply cannot forget about Miss Steele and I am going to have to prove myself to her. Maybe I can see if the four of us could go out again? Like a double date? I chuckle inwardly at what on saying. I've never been on a date before. It has never been needed or wanted. My sexual activities are very singular. I have sex but I have absolutely no interest in relationships. Yet here I am wondering how to get this electrifying woman to see me again. With those thoughts I head to bed with a plan to see the beautiful Miss Steele soon.

APOV:

I roll over in bed praying for a few more seconds of sleep. With that thought I feel something on my face. Breathing. Someone is breathing near my face. I jump up eyes wide, three seconds away from grabbing a weapon. I recognize the blonde hair immediately.

"Kate.." She doesn't even move. I am going to bet all my money she is going to be hung-over. "KATEEEEE" she jumps up like I just announced Channing Tatum was in the room. "Why are you in my bed and in my house Kate? You scared me half to death!" I yell louder than I should, but it is worth it to see the slight pain on her face.

"I didn't mean to scare you, but why are you yelling at me?" She pouts and I have every notion to push her out of my bed. "I tried to wake you up when I came in, but you didn't move one bit. So I just climbed in with you." She says with a clearly still drunk smile.

"Get your ass up or you will be late for brunch with your family. You know momma Kavanagh doesn't like tardiness." I giggle remember how many times myself, Kate, and Ethan have been on the receiving end of her lectures.

"I'm not going. Elliot invited us to brunch with him and Christian today. I really like Elliot..so.." I don't even let her finish before I cut her off.

"Kate! Why would you do that? It is going to be extremely awkward if I go and it sounds like you have already made it seem permanent that I will." I groan as I climb in the shower.

"I'm sorry. Christian called Elliot on our way home last night and invited us all to brunch. I thought maybe you hit it off with him since he took you home last night. I didn't think it will be a big deal. Why would it be awkward, what happened?"

"Christian asked me out twice. I turned him down twice. He doesn't want me. I'm a mom and people don't want to date moms. You heard what he said at dinner as well. He is just like most playboys looking for one thing and one thing only" I yell over the shower.

"Did you ever think maybe he is interested in dating you? Don't you think he would have asked you to something less personal than dinner? And come on Ana, he asked you twice! That obviously means something." Kate claimed walking into the bathroom to pee.

"Can you not pee while I'm in the bathroom? You know that grosses me out!" Kate is on my ever loving nerves this morning.

"We're girls, what does it matter?" If I could just kick her face in... I step out of the shower and wrap myself up in a comfy towel.

"Look, it's not just the relationship thing. It's Will. I don't want to bring guys in and out of his life like my mom did. He didn't ask me anything about Will last night. Which is fine of course, but Will is a constant in my life. I can't bring someone around him if that person won't be a constant factor. It's not fair to him." I say.

"Give that man a chance Steele. You obviously hooked him and not just for your smoking hot body or hanky panky. I do feel like you need some of that in your life though.." I throw the towel that was wrapped around my head straight at her back. She stumbles forward and then flips me the bird. I giggle and head to get dressed.

We are sitting in the living room waiting for our ride, since my car is at the restaurant and Kate's is at the club. Kate is smarting off to me over the fact my boobs are bigger than hers and how it isn't fair. Her rant is interrupted by a knock at the door. She goes to grab our purses while I answer the door. When I do the sight before me has me speechless. Christian Grey is standing there looking like sex on my door step. I almost forget my manners and eventually invite him in.

"Morning Ana, I hope you had a wonderful night's sleep" he says in that husky voice again.

"I did until someone woke me up this morning" I smile pointing at Kate who is slowly walking up to us with our purses. Christian looks amused at the idea that two grown women would have shared a bed. We head out to the car where Elliot is sitting in the back talking on the phone. I climb in the front with Kate in the back.

"Where is Taylor?" I ask curious because he was driving us last night.

"He has the day off. I also wanted to drive myself today." He states like this is something that rarely happens. "How did you girls get out of brunch with Kate's family and Will?" he asks as we are on the road to brunch. The fact he mentioned Will makes me smile.

"I didn't plan on going in the first place and it seems that those two sucking face in the back are the reason Kate didn't go." I say with a giggle which causes Christian to laugh. Christian seems really relaxed this morning and more casual. We arrive at the marina and I must look confused because Christian softly chuckles as he opens the door for me.

"We are having brunch on my boat, The Grace. I hope that is okay. It is such a beautiful day I thought we could make use of it on the open water." He seems so shy about this. Surely he has brought people out here.

"We should feel privileged. I have only been on this boat three times in two years. So I am going to make the most out of our brunch!" Elliot chimes in and it leaves me wondering why Christian wouldn't share this amazing thing with his family more often. We enjoy an incredible brunch on the deck of the massive boat. Christian gave us a tour afterwards and even showed us that swimsuits had been purchased for Kate and me. I was dumbfounded by this. He bought us swimsuits. Expensive swim suits. Why not just ask us to bring our own?

After swimming for a little while Christian and I lounge around on the deck. Kate and Elliot have gone "exploring" around the boat. Horn-dogs.

"Tell me about Will." Christian says and it catches me off guard.

"He is amazing. He is the smartest, funniest, and silliest little boy I know who has a heart of gold. He loves all sports, boats, and cars. He loves to be outside just as much as me." I say with my smile I reserve for when I talk about Will.

"He sounds pretty amazing. I love boats and cars. I bet we would get along great. I would love for you and Will to join me out here one weekend. I could show him around the boat, we could go swimming. It would be a lot of fun." He says with a brilliant, heart melting smile. I was not expecting this from him and it pulls at my heart strings. He wants to meet my son and he is asking us to do something that Will would like.

"I bet he would love that Christian. We will have to plan a weekend to do that." I state.

"I know I was an ass last night and I truly am sorry about that. I know you already told me no, but I would really like a chance to get to know you. I would love to take you on a date. I promise I will be on my best behavior." He ends his speech with a chuckle. I have had a great time with Christian today. He has made me laugh and feel carefree. I think of Kate's words this morning and I decide what I am going to do.

"I'd love to go on a date with you Christian." I decide to leave it at that. He smiles this earth shattering smile and I feel my knees go weak again. Steele, get your shit together.

Just as I am thanking God I was not standing when he smiled at me because I would have been on the floor, my phone rings. I reach in my purse to grab it and see its Ethan.

"Hey Ethan, how is my little guy doing?"

"Will is just fine, but I think he misses his mama." This makes my heart jump. I turn to Christian and tell him I need to head home for Will.

"Who are you talking to Ana?" Ethan asks.

"I am just with some friends. I am about to head home. See you in an hour?" I rush out to hopefully end Ethan's curious questions.

"Fine." Ethan states roughly and hangs up. Great, I already dread this conversation with him.

"Everything okay?" Christian asks coming up behind me.

"Everything is fine, just need to head home. Will is going to be there in about an hour."

We make our way to my house. We turn on my street and I realize my car is still at the restaurant. It is like Christian reads my mind and lets me know Taylor brought my car home as well as Kate's. He said Kate gave him both set of keys before we got on board the boat and he transferred them to another security man for Christian to be moved. He just made my life a little easier until I realize Ethan is probably already at my house with Will and is going to see me pull up with Christian, Elliot, and Kate.

We pull into my driveway and the coast is clear. Ethan and Will have not arrived yet. Both Christian and Elliot help myself and Kate out of the SUV. They are walking us to the front door when I hear Ethan's truck pull in the driveway. We were so close without anyone meeting. I see Ethan eye up Christian from inside the truck and I notice Christian has puffed out his chest as well. This should be interesting.

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