You guys came up with a lot of idea. A lot of you liked the whole gardenias thing so the gardenias were added. Some of you said the kids should hold up signs so that's added as well. There was even ideas that surrounded the castle being added. I tried to add the castle I really did guys but it just wasn't sounding right. It seemed odd. What I liked the most about the ideas given to me was that they were very simple. It's like you guys really like the simple things so that's the way I did it. Simple, cute and intimate. As in just the kids, Ana and Christian. I know many of you wanted him to propose in front of the family but from the beginning I wanted the moment to be them and kids. As an intimate family moment. So yes, the proposal happens before thanksgiving dinner at the Grey's house. Oh I found it cute how some of you wanted Teddy to "propose" to Phoebe to be his sister so read and find out if I added it or not. It was a very cute idea.

Ana POV

Thanksgiving morning.

I woke up to an empty bed thanksgiving morning. I turn over and look at the clock and see it's almost noon.

Holy shit! I slept in long. I get up from bed and wonder where Christian is at.

After I do my business in the bathroom I head over to kitchen and notice neither the kids nor Christian are here.

"Miss Steele- I mean Ana" Gail says. "You're finally awake." She smiles. "What would you like to eat?"

"Where are Christian and the kids?"

"Out, you'll see them soon enough. Now, darling, what do you want to eat?" She gives me a smile letting me know she's hiding something.

"I'll take pancakes" I say giving her a look.

"Great oh and here you go." She pulls and iPad out and hands it over with a video on the screen.

I press play.

"Hi mommy!"

Phoebe.

"I hope you slept good you have to eat your breakfast and then you gotta come to us because there's a surprise" she says.

"Yeah a big surprise!" Teddy says stepping in.

"See you later!" Both kids say and the video ends.

"What do they have planned?" I ask Gail and she shrugs giving me a laugh.

After breakfast Gail tells me to get dressed that Taylor will be taking me somewhere in just a few minutes.

I put on jeans, boots, a black over-sized sweater and my black jacket. It's getting cold out. Once I'm ready I head out and find Taylor waiting for me.

During the car ride I try to get info out of Taylor but he won't budge.

Ugh! What is going on!?

We arrive to this garden. Or what looks like it.

"Follow the trail of gardenias" Taylor says as soon as I step out the car. I walk into the garden looking place and follow the trail of gardenias.

Oh how I love gardenias.

I keep following the trail and it leads me deeper in. The trees and other followers surrounding it makes it all beautiful. It's so peaceful and quiet here. Each tree has a small sign saying things like "I love you", "Keep walking" and "I bet you're wondering what's going on"

When the trail stops I look up and my heart stops. Phoebe and Teddy are both holding small signs that say Will and You made out of white gardenias. When they both step aside there is a small sign on the floor that says "marry me?" In reddish gardenias and a pile of white gardenias in front.

And that's when I notice it.

There's a ring box opened flashing a beautiful ring on top of the flowers; in front of the sign.

I walk up to get a better look letting the tears stream down my face. When I turn around Christian is about five feet away from me holding up my favorite flower with a smile. He walks up to me getting down on one knee.

Oh my god

"Ana, my lovely Anastasia, we've known each other for a short amount of time but it's felt much longer. Every moment I spend with you is a moment I fall deeper in love. From the moment I met you, you took my breath away. I was immediately captured by your beauty and I knew I had to get to know you, see you again and then faith brought you to my office two days later looking for a job and from then I knew it was a sign. I got to know you more and I was happy. Not only did you bring love into my life but you also brought Phoebe who has been a joy to get to know. Before you both came in I thought it'd always be me and my little man but now I want more. I want a wife and more kids. And I want that all with you. So, my lovely Anastasia, will you do me the honor of marrying me?"

By now I'm full on crying. I try to speak but a sob takes over instead so I just nod frantically. Christian let's out a breath of relief, takes the ring and slips it on my finger.

Oh my, this is beautiful!

When he gets up I quickly pull him into a kiss and the kids scream and high five each other.

"I love you"

"I love you more" I add.

"We're not done here," Christian says and takes a long necklace with a locket and hands it to Teddy. "Just like we practiced last night when everyone was sleeping"

"What? Practiced last night?" Phoebe looks offended like they left her out on something.

"Phoebe" Teddy clears his throat dramatically making me laugh. "I want to say sorry again for being mean to you and taking your crayons"

"It's okay Teddy I forgive you a long time ago."

"Phoebe you are my bestest friend and I like that we are because you're cooler than most boys in the class and you're funny and you're nice. So will you be my sister? I promise to share my cookies and be very nice to you and protect you from monsters and boys. And I'll scare all the boys away too like the ones who gave you a kiss on your cheek and gave you birthday cards on your birthday because daddy told me they have cooties and I have to keep them away from you when he can't."

"Damn right," Christian says under his breath and I hold back my laugh.

"Yes!" Phoebe says and hugs teddy. "You're going to be the bestest brother ever"

"Big brother" he corrects Phoebe and giver her the necklace which she put on over her head. I wipe away all my tears and kneels down to see what's inside the locker. Once I open it its a pick of Teddy and Phoebe from her party. Christian must have taken this.

"Teddy you're going to be my brother do you know what that means now?" Phoebe says.

"Yup!" He rushes to me "you're my mommy now"

"And you're my daddy!" Phoebe says as Christian picks her up.

I stand up then pick Teddy up.

"Yup," I finally speak. "We'll be a family."

For the next few hours we spend it together as a family. I catch myself looking down at my ring every few minutes.

We're now out having pizza.

"Mrs. Grey" Christian whispers in my ear.

"Not yet" I tease him

"Soon to be Mrs. Grey" he whispers again. "How are you feeling?"

"Happy, amazing, emotional" I answer.

"There's something we have to talk about but when we get home." He says and I nod.

I excuse myself and walk out the pizza parlor to call my mom. I spot Taylor across the street.

"Hey sweetie, how's everything going?" The moment I hear my moms voice I get all teared up again.

"Mom," I say trying not to cry.

"Ana is everything okay? Is it Phoebe? Honey?"

"No no mom everything fine" I let out a breathy laugh. "I'm just emotional oh mom, you remember Christian?"

"Yes you told me you were getting serious with him but you don't talk about him much. Oh god did he do something to you?"

"Oh mom, we're getting married! Mama! He proposed today and we're getting married!"

"Oh sweet baby lord, are you serious? But you've know him for over two months?"

"Mom it's so different with him. He's just wow, amazing to me and Phoebe and he loves me. He wants all of us to be a little family and Teddy, his little boy, he's already like my son"

"Oh my," mom sobs. "Oh honey, I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to see you next month. Oh my goodness baby girl you're getting married! BOB MY LITTLE GIRL IS ENGAGED!" She screams making me giggle. I hear Bob in the background asking mom if she's joking.

"NO BOB MY LITTLE GIRL FOUND A MAN WHOS MAN ENOUGH TO LOVE HER AND PHOEBE!" She screams.

"Mom? Mama? I have to get going but I'll speak to you soon, okay?"

"Yes honey! Call me as soon as you can, bye."

"Bye" I hang up and walk back inside.

"Everything okay?" Christian asks.

"Yeah." I smile and nod.

An hour later we're home since we need to get ready for thanksgiving dinner at the Grey's. Dad will also be there.

Dad! Oh my god..

"Christian how are we going to tell my dad?" I ask him while we take the kids up to get them ready first.

"He knows. I talked to him on the day of Phoebe's party."

"Oh," I smile "I'm glad you did then."

I get Phoebe showered and dressed in thirty minutes. She looks absolutely adorable in her dress. When I step out her room Teddy seems to be ready as well.

"You two stay up here and don't get dirty. Ana and I are going to get ready" they both nod and Phoebe walks into Teddy's room.

Christian and I make our way into our room and lock the door. The kids have a habit of entering without knocking.

"I can't believe I'm getting married" I say with the biggest smile on my face.

"Well believe because you'll be Mrs. Grey soon."

"How soon?"

"When do you want to get married?" He asks.

"I would like a winter wedding so maybe something after the new year?"

"Hmm, that sounds great. We'll talk about it more later. I wanted to ask you something."

"What is it?"

"How do you feel about me giving Phoebe my last name?"

"That'd be great. We'll all be a Grey"

"I was actually worried I thought you wouldn't like the idea. She is your daughter after all-"

"Baby no," I cut him off. "I love the idea. You've proven to me that you will be a great father to my, well soon to be our, baby girl. She'll wear the Grey name proudly."

"Well you've proven to me that you'll be a great mother to my, well soon to be our, little man."

"We make a great team"

"We do." He gives me a kiss.

After we're done and ready for dinner we head out to the Grey's. I'm excited. Christian will be announcing our engagement when it's his turn to say what's he's thankful for.

We all arrive to the Grey's house and everyone is already there. Including my dad and Kate. I make sure to keep my hand away from everyone's view since I don't want anyone to see yet.

I greet my dad and everyone else then Grace let's us know that everything is being served. So we all make our way to the dinner table.

"This year we seem to have a full house and I love it." Grace says with a smile. "As thanksgiving tradition we all say what we're thankful for and then we eat. So I'll go first."

First goes Grace then Carrick then Mia and so on. In no particular order.

Then it's Christian's turn making me go last.

"Wow, this year has been one of changes," he starts and everyone nods. "I'm thankful for my son as I am every where. He was one of the reasons I keep doing what I do. I'm thankful for my family who's loved me unconditionally from day one. I'm thankful for all the new people in my life: Ray, Kate, Phoebe and Ana. And most importantly I'm thankful she said yes to being my wife."

Elliot was taking a sip of water the moment Christian dropped the bomb making him choke. I tried not to laughed.

Tried.

"What!?" Elliot says.

"Whoa.. What!?" Mia adds.

Grace and Carrick are both in shock as well but dad and Kate don't react they just have a smirk on their faces.

Wait, Kate knew!?

"Kate, why aren't you freaking out!?" I ask.

"Who do you think helped him set up all the flowers and the signs?"

"Whoaaaa you asked my girl for help and not me I'm your brother!" Elliot says.

"I told you he'd be offended" Kate says.

"I feel so betrayed and hurt" Elliot jokes.

"Oh shut it. You're going to be the best man anyways." Christian says and Elliot looks genuinely shocked.

"Really?"

"Of course"

"Which makes you the made of honor, Kate." I says. "Okay its my turn. I'm thankful for being alive and healthy, for having my little princess with and meeting all you wonderful people. I'm thankful for having such supportive parent. I wish my mom could be here. I'm thankful love I've gotten from Christian and I can't wait till we all become a little family"

Throughout dinner we talk about wedding stuff. Teddy and Phoebe both talk about how they helped too and how teddy asked her to be his sister. Everyone was in awe. We tell them that we would like to get married after the new year and Mia already starting talking about ideas. If we're going to make this happen around January then I'm going to need all the help I can get.

After dinner Mia mentions she's going Black Friday shopping tonight. I want to go too but I look over at Christian making sure he's okay with me going. He'll be watching the kids after all.

"You can go but take Sawyer with you. People still creep around trying to ask questions and get pictures." He says and I nod. And then I remember whats been going on between them and now Sawyer will be with me and Mia.

This is going to be interesting.

It starts to get late so Elliot and Kate leave. My dad walks up to me giving me a hug and congratulating me once again.

"Oh, by the way. Can you come over for dinner next week?"

"Yeah sure. Why?" I ask.

"I met someone a month ago. We've been talking and having dinner nothing serious yet. I met her children- twins: boy and girl. So I want her to meet you and Phoebe. Of course, Christian can come as well. She'll be there with her kids. They're two years younger than you."

"Am I going to have step sibling in the future" I mock and he laughs

"Just come okay?" I nod and hug him once more. He says goodbye to everyone else then leaves.

Christian and I stay a bit longer until the kids begin to get tired. Then we say our goodbyes. Mia let's me know she'll meet me at the mall in two hours and I nod.

When Christian and I get home we put the kids straight to sleep.

I go on and change into comfortable clothes and lay down with Christian until I decide to leave.

"So what do you plan on buying tonight?" He asks.

"Presents duh," I laugh.

"Well you could just order them online."

"Black Friday is fun. We'll be killing each other for items" I joke.

"Keep saying things like that and you won't be going on anywhere."

I laugh once again. "Fine. I promise I'll be careful too. If its way too hectic for me then I'll come back with Sawyer."

"Oh shit, let me call him."

"Call him? Can't you just go to the security room here?"

"Yeah well I'm lazy" I giggle and shake my head. He makes the phone call. "Alright baby when ever you're ready he'll take you".

Black Friday should be interesting.

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! Next chapter will have a bit of the black Friday shopping.. Sawyer and Mia.. I look forwards to your responses to this chapter :) xx