An ambulance and medic team arrived promptly to check Ethan out. Despite their determination that he likely only had a few bruises and no serious injuries, Christian had insisted on having him brought to the emergency room. Mia and Kate had decided to meet him at the hospital and give him a ride back to the hotel after he had been cleared.

Ana had to smile as she thought about how concerned Mia had been over Ethan. She had suspected that her future sister-in-law had been harboring a crush for him, but she would have to wait to ask about it until they were alone, whenever that would be.

Christian had dismissed Taylor so that he could refocus the security team on Seattle. In the back of Ana's mind, she knew that she would have to deal with the break in and the planted pictures when she returned home. Plus, now there was the issue about her email being hacked. Thankful for the break from life, she was setting her mind to enjoying the day with her friends and Christian.

After everyone else had left, it was just the two of them in the hotel room. Christian raised his eyebrows, asking the silent question and Ana smiled at him sweetly. "Do you really want to have sex in Ethan's room today, Mr. Grey?"

Christian's lips twitched and he shook his head, though the look in his eye said that he wouldn't mind that much. She took a step towards him. "You should know that I am still mad at you for thinking that I would cheat with Ethan."

He hesitated before answering. "Okay."

"You know, you really need to make this up to Ethan, too."

Christian nodded. "I am planning on paying for his master's program."

Ana's eyes widened. Whoa. "I think that is a great idea, but you can't just pay your way out of screwing up. Think of something else to make it up to him, too." For once, Christian did not argue the point. Instead, he took her by the hand and led her into the hallway.

Together, they began walking back to the elevator. "Isn't it bad luck to see each other on the wedding day?" Ana asked.

"I think that waiting to talk would have been worse, given the situation. Besides, I haven't seen your dress yet," Christian responded, giving her nudge with his elbow.

Ana gasped. Lord above, I have a wedding dress waiting for me. "Who picked it out then? If it was Taylor I want footage of that shopping trip."

Laughing, Christian shook his head. "Kate did it. I figured that she would know what you like."

The elevator doors opened and Christian walked inside and turned around. Instead of following him in, Ana jumped into his arms and wrapped her legs around his middle. "I love you so much. Thank you for doing this for us." Christian groaned in frustration. He wanted to take her so badly, right there in the elevator.

She kissed him deeply and he moved so that he back was pressing against the wall. He freed one hand and ran it though her hair. "I don't think I can wait until tonight, Ana."

She pulled away to look him in the eye. This beautiful man was hers forever and her body was screaming for him. "Consider this delayed gratification, Mr. Grey."

Ana rushed around the hotel room, trying to decide what needed to be done. She had kicked Christian out so that she could get ready, but now that he was gone she felt at a loss. She looked at the clock above the dining room table. How is it already after noon?

She felt like crying. Her dress was still in a bag in the closet, her hair was a mess, she needed to shave and she had no idea where Kate and Mia were because no one was answering their phone. Christian made it clear that she was not to be late and all she could think about was trying to make this the perfect day for them, despite how it had started.

There was a light knock at the door and Ana leaped up to answer it. "Mom!"

There in the doorway stood her mother, smiling from ear to ear. The women embraced and Ana felt the tears start to come. "Shhh, baby, what is it? This is a happy day," her mother cooed.

"There is just too much to do, Mom. I don't know where to start."

Her mother pulled away and held her face in her hands. "That is exactly why I am here for you. After three marriages, I consider myself an expert at these things."

Ana suppressed a giggle and came in for another hug. "I am so glad you made it."

"It was my first time flying first class. That fiance of yours sure knows how to treat in-laws." Her mom looked past her to the make up and curling iron on the counter and frowned. "Didn't Christian tell you that he sent for someone to help you get ready? I was expecting them to be here already."

As if on cue, another knock sounded. Since the door remained open, Ana just signaled for the glamorous, stern-looking woman to enter. She assumed that this was the miracle worker her mom was referring to. For someone who does not like secrets, Christian sure does like to dish them out.

The woman scanned the room before speaking in an authoritative voice. "Okay, we have a lot to do, so let's get started." She dragged in a huge case of supplies and began unpacking various styling items.

"Um... I need to shower, so I am going to be right back," Ana said, a little unsure of how the uptight woman would respond.

"If you must, but then I need to begin working. The wedding is five hours away and you still need to see the photographer and I believe the caterer wanted to go over a few things with you. Mr. Grey has most things in place, but he deferred to your final word of approval."

Ana flushed with pleasure at the remark. Christian trusts me to make decisions too. At least sometimes. "I'll be quick, then." She grabbed her phone and hurried off to the master bedroom. Quickly, she stripped down and ran the hot water, shivering at the contact because it made the rest of her body cold.

Sparing only a minute, she checked to see if Mia or Kate had called. Ana frowned at the number for work. She had assumed that Christian had informed her the company that she would not be coming in. Hesitating for only a minute, she called the number back.

Jack answered on the second ring; apparently, he had called her on his direct line. "Jack, here."

Ana cleared her throat. "Jack, I am sorry I missed your call. Is there something that I can help you with?"

The mood turned to ice. "Well, Ana, since you are an employee here, you can help me by showing up to work or at least calling if you are going to be out," he hissed. Ana turned bright red at the remark, comforted only by the fact that he could not see her reaction.

"Sir, I am sorry if there was confusion about my absence. I very sorry if my not being there has caused you an inconvenience," she rushed to apologize. "Something has come up and I thought that the company had been notified that I would not be coming in."

Ana could pictured her boss sneering in his usual manner. "Well, you have been absent for illnesses or emergencies since you were hired here, Ana. If you want to keep your job you had better be ready to make it up to me when you get back." After saying his peace, Jack promptly hung up.

Unsure of what to do, Ana placed the phone back on the counter and took a good look in the mirror. Everything that he had accused her of had been correct. They had given her a job and now that she was sleeping with the boss she was getting special treatment. Was this how she wanted her career to turn out? How she wanted her life to be?

She stepped into the shower and began washing away the memories of night before. No amount of scrubbing would shake the guilt of taking advantage of her coworkers and her boss. It was likely that everyone else was having to work harder just so she and Christian could be spontaneous.

As she turned off the water, she began to formulate a plan. It would only take her laptop and a few minutes alone. Hopefully, she would be able to get it done before the Nazi-stylist in the living room beckoned for her.

The caterer and the photographer both came and went with their questions, each making Ana promise that they would be called when the bridal party reached the Bellagio. Ana had noted with pleasure that Christian requested their favorite champagne and oysters for the appetizer. She was marrying a sentimental man, that was for sure.

Mia and Kate arrived just as Ana was finishing with her makeup. It felt as though she had a whole layer of gunk on her skin, but when she looked in the mirror she was surprised to find how attractive it made her look. Her cheeks were pink, but not raging and her eyes were slightly smoky, but not raccoon-like. Her hair was styled in soft curls and seemed to illuminate with the highlights that had been added.

Throughly satisfied with with her finished product, the artist moved on to work with her bridesmaids.

"Sorry we missed your calls, Ana. We had to turn our phones off in the emergency room," Mia said as she leaned back to get her hair washed.

Ana's mom looked up at her, alarmed. "Who was in the hospital?"

Trying to defuse the situation, Ana downplayed the events of the morning. "Ethan, Kate's brother, was in an accident this morning, but he it sounded like her was going to be okay from what I heard. Did they discharge him?"

Kate and Mia both nodded enthusiastically, Mia with a dreamy look in her eye. Yep, there was defiantly something going on there.

"He is always getting into some kind of trouble," Kate muttered. Apparently, she had recovered from the shock of the morning rapidly and Ana was thankful that she had not pointed the blame at Christian. Given the fact that Christian likely did not know that Kate had sent him the pictures of her and Ethan, maybe she was laying the foundation towards some kind of a truce.

"Ana, I am going to get my dressed and then I will help you with your gown." Ana was thankful that her mom was easily distracted and had not pressed the issue with Ethan.

Ana nodded and hoped down from the bar stool to retrieve her dress out of the closet. When she unzipped the bag her breath caught in her throat. It is perfect. The lines of fabric were clean and not too frilly, but the material and the lace on the train were intricate. The veil was sheer, but soft and light.

Slowly she laid it on the bed and ran back to the living room to give Kate a hug. The stylist seemed slightly errked at having Kate accosted by Ana, but she did not complain.

"The dress is wonderful. You are wonderful. Thank you for coming to Vegas for me."

Kate hugged her back, careful not to upset her hair in the process. "If this is what you want, I am here for you."

Ana had to laugh at the word choice. Some things about Kate may never change and she hoped they never would. Her mother reappeared out of the spare bedroom, looking fabulous in a deep purple dress with gold heels. "Come on, baby, let's get to work on getting you dressed."

An hour later, Ana and her bridesmaids were almost ready to go. The wedding gown looked even more spectacular on her because it hugged all of the right places and gave the impression that she had more substantial curves than she actually did. Kate had frowned at the slenderness of her form while they were securing the bodice.

"Have you lost weight, Ana?"

Ana looked down at her form and had to admit to herself that she had lost a little heft. "I think it is because of all the craziness and the fact that I haven't been feeling so well."

It was Mia's turn to frown. "Are you sick?"

Ana shook her head. "No, I feel fine now, I was just feeling nauseous earlier."

This piece of news perked up her mother's ears. "Ana, I wasn't going to ask this, but is there any way you could be, you know... with child?"

"I am not pregnant," Ana scowled, though the question was not unexpected given how quickly the wedding had been planned. "I got the shot in Seattle less than two months ago."

Satisfied with the bodice and Ana's answer, the women stepped back to appraise their handiwork. Ana caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and smiled. Christian was going to love it.

The chapel was stunning. The photographer had told her earlier that Christian had completely redecorated for the event, but this was more than she had anticipated. Ana stood speechless for several moments just taking in all of the beauty. Even though it was feminine and intimate, the small touches reminded her of Christian. Everything else was likely a product of Mia's talent.

Once the press had heard about the wedding there had been a small mob forming out front. Getting through the crowd had been a little difficult but now that they were inside it was just an intimate group. Once everyone started to arrive Kate had forced her into the small waiting area that overlooked the hallway where everyone had gathered. She had insisted that Ana remain there until the ceremony, just in case Christian were to arrive unannounced.

Ray had showed just after 5 and had cleaned up very nicely. Ana watched from afar as her mother gazed at him and he at her. Husband number four had been unable to attend and it was obvious that the two of them were reminiscing about old times. Grace and Carrick were discussing a piece of artwork with Christian's grandparents.

Ethan had been discharged in time to go back to his room and get dressed, so he was also present. Ana felt her heart swell because it was likely that Christian had sent the tux for Ethan to wear; his tie matched her bridesmaid's dresses. It was also encouraging to see Ethan talking to Mia. With any luck, this group would be gathering for more weddings in the future.

Kate let out a huff next to her. "Where are the guys?"

Ana frowned; she had assumed that Christian had gone back to Elliot and Kate's room to get ready, but truthfully she had no idea where he was. The clock on the wall said ten minutes until six. How close do you want to cut this, Grey?

As if on que, Christian and Elliot appeared through the front doors. Ana melted at the sight of him in his tux. "Ana, come on, you need to be at the top of the stairs and walk down and through the chapel doors with Ray when you hear the wedding march, okay?"

Ana nodded, glad for the instruction. She had not thought about the part that she was going to play until now. She watched as Kate, Mia and Ray took their places in front of the door and everyone else was ushered inside. Before too long, the music began playing and she walked down to meet Ray.

"Annie, you look beautiful," he whispered to her, unshed tears in his eyes.

"Thank you for being here for me, Dad. I love you."

She gave his arm a squeeze and together they entered the chapel. Ana's eyes were instantly drawn to Christian. She could tell by the look on his face that he loved her dress. She even saw him send an appreciative glance toward Kate for picking out the garment.

It was not until then that she noticed that Ethan was standing next Elliot. Christian made him a groomsman. She was close to crying at the sweet gesture of reconciliation. She knew that Mia must have been thrilled.

When she reached Christian Ray shook his hand and gave her a hug before sitting down next to her mom. Ana held her breath; this was really happening.

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