Christian was in his office on his computer. He couldn't concentrate on the data in front of him. He has been staring at the same screen for hours. It had been three days since he sent those flowers and she still hadn't gotten in touch with him. He wondered why. Was she still upset with about his comment about her car? He knew he sounded like an ass but it was true. He guessed he could've said it better but the words just came out of his mouth. He had hoped to hear from her before he left to go on a business trip where he would be gone most of the week. He wanted to talk to her. All his thoughts were of her. His intercom buzzed.

"Yes Andrea."

"There is an Ana Steele on line for you."

"Who?"

"Ana Steele."

Ana Steele? Oh Ana! "Put her through and make sure I'm not disturbed." He took a deep breath and picked up the line. "Ana."

"Christian, hi. I hope I'm not disturbing you."

"Not at all." You can disturb me anytime you want!

"I'm sorry I haven't called to thank you for the flowers. They were gorgeous and made my room smelled very nice."

She put them in her room. "I'm glad you liked them and I'm sorry about what I said."

"It's ok." She whispered.

"I would still like to have dinner with you."

"You don't have to do that."

"I want to."

"Um ok."

"Ok?"

"Yes."

Damn she sounds out of breath. "Is tomorrow night at say 7 alright with you?"

"Um ok."

"I'll go pick you up."

"NO!" she said. "I'll um meet you there."

"Ok. Can you meet me at Canalis?"

"Yes. I'll be there at 7." She said. "Well I'll let you get back to work and again thank you for the flowers."

"You're welcome Ana. Bye."

"Bye."

He hung up and set his phone down. He breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't know how much he really wanted to hear from her until he heard her voice. He wondered why she didn't want him to pick her up. She knew that he knew where she lived. He called out to his PA.

"Yes. Mr. Grey."

"Can you come in here for a few minutes?"

"Yes sir."

She knocked and walked in a few seconds later carrying an IPAD, ready to take notes.

"I need you to make sure that Ana Steele is to put through any time she calls, even if I'm in a meeting and she allowed access to me when she comes to see me." thinking way ahead of yourself Grey. It's just dinner.

"Yes. Mr. Grey."

"Have Taylor come to see me. That's all."

"I'll send Taylor right in."

He sat back and waited for Taylor to come. Andrea knew not buzz that Taylor was there when he had just asked for him. He wasn't disappointed.

"You needed to see Sir."

"I need you to make a reservation at Canalis for 7 for two."

"Your usual table."

"Yes." He said. "That is all."

"Would you like a background check done on Ms. Steele?" Christian raised an eyebrow. "I ran her license plate."

"Not at this time."

If Christian shocked him Taylor didn't show it. This would be the very first time he didn't run one on someone that was going to come in contact with him.

"That will be all for now."

After Taylor left, Christian felt refreshed and sat forward to get to work. He had a smile on his face as he went through the pages on his screen.

Ana drove home with a goofy look on her face. She had date. A date with none other than Christian Grey. She squealed and bounced in her seat. She let out a breath. Calm down Ana, it's just a date. Yeah but it's my first date and it's with him. She sighed. She wished she could talk to Kate but the way she was acting she didn't want Kate to know, especially who she was going out with. She couldn't talk to Mrs. T for obvious reasons. Could she? Then a thought slammed into her head. She didn't have anything to wear. She hated shopping especially alone. Maybe she could ask Mrs. T to come with her. She pulled into her drive and hurriedly walked next door. Mrs. T opened the door.

"Hello dear, come in."

"Thanks Mrs. T." They walked into the living room. "How's Mr. T?"

"He's well, still grouchy. Grace took him with her shopping to get him out of the house."

Ana giggled picturing Mr. T shopping. "I need a favor."

"If I can help you know I will."

"I have a date tomorrow night and I don't have anything to wear. I was wondering if you would go shopping with me."

"A date." Ana nodded." May I ask who the lucky man is?"

"Christian." She barely whispered.

"Who?"

"Christian."

"What? Our Christian."

Ana nodded and blushed. "I won't go out on the date if you don't approve."

"Ana dear, who my grandson goes out is up to him and believe me when I tell you that I approve very much. When would you like to go shopping?"

"Tomorrow after I get out of work. I can come pick you up and we can go."

"What time do you get out of work?"

"At 2 and the date is at 7."

"May I ask where is he taking you?"

"Canalis."

"Oh that is a very nice restaurant. I know just the place we can go."

"Thanks so much. I better go. I need to fix dinner."

"Ana when are you going to let that woman stop walking all over you."

"I don't let her do that."

"I didn't mean to upset you but she treats you like a maid, not her friend."

"I know but I can't afford anywhere else to go. I've already looked."

"I know dear and I wish you would let us help you."

"I'll be fine Mrs. T but thank you for worrying about me."

They hugged and Ana went home to cook dinner and clean the mess Kate had left from the night before. She had guest over and tried to cook dinner. Kate didn't know how to cook, much less pick up after herself. Hopefully she could cook and clean before Kate came home. That way she could avoid her at all costs.

Sarah had dinner ready when Theo came walking in the door looking tired. She laughed because she knew he was going to complain. So she had a drink waiting for him by the time he walked into the kitchen.

"Why did she insist on my going with her?" He said as he sat down. "It was a nightmare because Mia showed up."

"Oh dear." She laughed.

"Oh dear is right. That girl is like a tornado. I honestly don't know where all that energy comes from. I'm so tired that I just want to eat and go to sleep."

"I learned something today that might lift your spirits." He raised his eyebrow. "Ana has a date tomorrow night."

"What?"

"Ana has a date."

"I heard you. This is going to interfere with our plan."

"Ask me who with."

"I don't want to know."

"Theo just ask."

"Fine. With who?"

"Christian."

"What? Christian? Our Christian."

"Yes." She claps her hands together. "She came and asked if I would go shopping with her."

"That is good news. Our plan is working."

"She also said that if we didn't approve, she wouldn't go on the date."

"Hell yes we approve."

"I know it was just sad that she asked me that. He's taking her to Canalis."

"Nice." He said. "Where are you taking her?"

"To that new boutique, Chic Fashions. I went in there with Grace just last week and they have some very nice things, mostly for younger women."

"You buy here her dress."

"She isn't going to let me to do that. You know how she is. She doesn't like owing anyone anything."

"Do you ever wonder what happened to her to make her the way she is? She is so shy, timid at times. Scared of the attention men pay her. Something bad must have happened."

"I don't even want to think about that, Theo. She is such a sweet, loving person but she is so guarded."

"Let's hope tomorrow is the first of many dates for them."

"What do you think Mrs. T?"

"It is really lovely and looks good on you."

Ana looked in the mirror and turned around left and right. She was wearing a blue A line dress that ended mid-thigh and with cap sleeves. It wasn't too short or too revealing, it hugged her body and the color matched her eyes. She hoped Christian would like it. She never wore dresses like this if she could avoid it. She was more comfortable in jeans and t-shirts.

"A pair of nude heels would look great with that dress."

"I was thinking the same thing. I already have a handbag that will match the shoes."

She changed and went in search of some shoes. She tried different pairs on until she found a peep toe she loved. She paid for her purchases and they stopped to get a drink and a snack at the bakery she works at.

"Mrs. T, would it be ok if I got ready at your house. I don't want Kate to find out I have a date and with who."

"I don't mind but why would she care?"

"I want to be able to get dressed in peace. If she happens to be home she'll ask me 20 questions. She won't believe I have a date."

"Enough said."

Ana walked down the stairs and both Mr. and Mrs. T were there in the living room. She blushed when Mr. T whistled.

"Wow Ana you look beautiful."

"My grandson isn't going to know what hit him."

Ana bit her lip and blushed even more. "Thank you."

"Take my car to your date."

"MR. T …."

"Please Ana. I don't know what time you are going to be back and I will be less worried if you take my car. You know your car has been acting up."

"Are you sure?"

"Take it honey, we're sure."

"Thank you."

"Have fun dear."

Ana smiled as she went out the door. They waited until she was out of the driveway before spoke.

"I hope this goes like we want it to. You know how are grandson can be."

"He asked her out didn't he." She said. "He hasn't asked anyone out that we know of. He's never seen with anyone that isn't family. I wish they would get together. I love Ana like she was already our granddaughter. If they got together this would just make it official."

"I feel the same. I just pray that he doesn't screw it up."

Ana parked at the restaurant and took a deep breath and gave herself a pep talk. Breath. It's just dinner, some friendly conversation. Calm your nerves. Who am I kidding? He could have dinner with anyone and he picked me. She took another breath and stepped out of the car. She was walking towards the door when she stumbled right into someone's arms. She stiffened until she looked up.

"Christian." She whispered.