Hey all sorry it's been awhile, I have been studying my butt off for finals coming up plus I had to write my editorial paper for English class and that has taken up most of my time….I just wanted to say look all we have a "Karen" leaving comments now…if you don't like my story, and think it's the same bullshit and stupid Ana, then don't read it. You don't know anything about this story or even what is going to happen. I am tired of trolls thinking they know what my story is about and how its going to paly out and whatnot…so if you don't like it and you think it's the same THEN DON'T READ IT! Move on to another story! Sorry for the rant, but I am trying my best with school, then homelife, and doing what I need to do there. It's like there is not enough hours in the day for me. But all I can say if you like the story great! Keep reading things will be happening, and if you don't then again move along. I don't have to take your shit.

As in the last chapter, who thought Emily was there to cause problems? At first, I wanted her too, but there is going to be enough drama with Jack, Elena, Christian that I didn't want to throw someone new in the mix. So, I thought she could warn Christian about what is coming. To those who THINK Ana will move in with Christian because of this…well your WRONG that is not going to happen. She can take care of herself. I said my Ana will be strong and independent. Plus, she has other friends and family to look out for her. Don't' forever Taylor, Luke, Gail are still pretty much family with her, and the guys sure as well won't let anything happen to her. But I can tell you that things will pick up and things will get messy, and downright cray at times, but it will all work out in the end. Again, Ana is NOT just going to run off and forgive Christian, she is going to make him WORK FOR IT and who knows how long that will take. Yes, I said this will be a HEA for them, and there will be time jumps so it could be years before they could get back together not saying it will, but I am just throwing that out she will make him work for it.

Sorry for the long A/N but I needed to get things off my chest, I hope ya'll are ok with me going on. Now, let's see what is going to happen, next shall we.

Ana POV

The Coping Together Ball is this Saturday and I still need to find the perfect dress. So of course, both Kate and Mia volunteered to help me. Any excuse for them to go shopping. I am still laying in bed thinking of how that night is going to go. I am excited about going, but Christian and I have always gone together since we were 16. This is the first year I won't be with him. I am not sure if we should even be sitting at the family table. Christian will freak out for sure. He still doesn't know that I am coming with someone else. I told Grace the night I was late picking up Emma. That was a tense conversation if ever I had one. But she told me she was happy for me, and it doesn't matter who I am with, as long as they treat me right and I am happy, I cried telling her that I feel like I am betraying everyone by coming with someone else. Grace told me not to worry and that I need to see where this goes and follow my heart. So, that is what I am going to do. I am going to see where this leads. I mean I will always love Christian no matter what, but right now, I don't see us even being friends because he is still in contact with the bitch troll, and his mouth. Yes, I will always let him see Emma any time he wants, just as long as the she devil is not around my child.

I look over at the clock and see it's 6:30am. Wow Emma slept all night long. That is a first! My baby is growing up so fast! I get out of bed to check on her and when I walk into her room, she is wide awake just talking to her stuff lamb that Ray got her. He calls her his little lamb chop. I roll my eyes thinking of the day he came up with that.

"Good morning baby girl, did you sleep well"? I asked Bean as I picked up her to get her changed and ready for the day. She just does her sweet baby talk back to me.

"Oh really? Is that so? Well, I'm glad you had a good night and good dreams. What should we wear to go see Grandma Grace today"? Grace asked if she could have Emma for a few hours today. I told her it was no problem, I needed to work a few hours anyways.

I get Bean dressed her in a yellow dress with sunflowers all over it and a yellow headband. She looks so cute! I take her back to my room and lay her in the middle of the bed putting pillows all around her. She is starting to try and roll now. I go to my closet and pick an outfit that kinda matches her. I pick a yellow top with a ruffles on the shoulders, and a pair of white carpi pants, since it is going to be pretty nice today.

Once I'm dressed, we head out to the kitchen where I see both Kate and Elliot at the breakfast bar.

"There's our cute little niece" Kate says walking up and taking Bean out of my arms. I roll my eyes; this kid will never learn to walk one day.

"Hey there sunflower" Ell says while holding her hand. Bean looks over and smiles at him. She is loved so much and that is all I could ever ask for.

"Morning ana banana" Ell says to me as I move around to start my breakfast. The doctor told me I could start Bean on small solid foods. I know she loves her applesauce and pears. So far, so that is what she will have this morning, but I am also packing a few bottles of breastmilk for Grace just in case.

"Morning Ell, Kate." Kate mutters a morning back while she's walking around bouncing Bean in her arms. I giggle and make my way around the kitchen.

"So mom told me that she was watching Bean today while you work" Ell says to me.

"Yeah, I have to work a few hours, and Grace asked me the other day when I picked up Emma if she could have her for a while today, I told her it was no problem, I love that Grace wants to be in Beans life. I love that everyone wants to be here for her no matter what.

Both Kate and Elliot look at each other with a worried look on their faces. This has got me all nervous now. What is going on.

"What? What are those looks for and don't say what looks, because I know what I saw." I tell them with a worried but demanding voice."

"Ehh, well it's just Christian called me and told me that he was going to be at mom and dad's when you drop off Emma. I don't know what for, but he asked if all of us could be there."

Great, this is all I need today. I really don't want to deal with Christian right now. I just want to drop off Bean and go to work and have a nice quite day. Guess I'm not that lucky.

"Well then, I will just make it fast when I drop off Bean. I need to be into work, and I can't be late."

As I am finishing getting ready for the day, I pack Emma's diaper bag and make sure she has everything she will need for the day. I also pack extra clothes, diapers, wipes, bottles and extra breastmilk just in case. I also packed some of her applesauce and some sweet potatoes. I can't get it out of my head that Christian will be there this morning. He is always at work this time. This better not be some poly to get to see and talk to me. Because as of right now, I am not ready to talk to him. The more I think about it the more and more I get angry. I don't care if he wants to see Bean, but he needs to stop with me. He had this chance, and he blew it.

I am loading Emma up in the car and she is talking away, just looking at everything. I love how she is already trying to see the world and everything there is. She is one smart little girl, and I can't believe me, and Christian made this beautiful little girl. I will always be grateful to him for that. He gave me the best gift ever. As I am driving over to Grace and Carrick's house I have the music going and singing alone. I can hear Bean in the back talking away still. I check my review mirror and can tell someone is following me. It better not be one of Christians guys or I will kick his sorry ass into next year!

I speed up just a bit, but not too much since I have Emma with me. I try to lose them the best I can, I see the light getting ready to change from yellow to red, so I floor it and make it before it changes, and the car has to slam on their brakes. I take the long way to the house just to make sure it's safe. I sigh in relief as I pull up to the house and see Grace talking with Christian out front. I pull up, leave the car running while I go to take Emma out. They both look over at me, Grace has a worried mom look on her face, but also a face of relief when we I get bean out of the car. Christian has a look of anger and panic on his. He gives me a smile and a head nod, and I just nod to him back.

"Hi Grace, how are you this morning?" I ask her to try to be polite as I can be.

"Oh Ana, I'm fine, just excited to have some time with my sweet granddaughter while Carrick is away at work this morning."

I have to laugh at that. I love how they bicker about who is going to hold Bean first and feed her and change her diaper. I love how they want to be apart of our lives even though me and Christian are not on the best terms right now. As I am talking with Grace about everything I have packed and what the doctor told me about starting her on a bit of solids Christian can't seem to keep his eyes off me. Well, you can look all you want buddy but there will be no touching at all!

"Well, I have to get going to work. I will call on my breaks, and when I'm on my way to come get her. Have fun with grandma Bean, mommy loves you very much." I kiss the top of her head as Grace is holding her in her arms and Bean is looking straight at me.

"Bye Grace, I will see you later."

"Have a good day at work Ana, we will see you later." Grace tells me

As I am walking back to my car, I can hear Christian calling my name, but I just keep going.

"Ana…..Ana…..Ana, please, wait can we talk? It's important."

I look over my shoulder to him "There is nothing we need to talk about Christian, You lost your chance when you opened your mouth and talked to me the way you did a month ago. I am not having it." I keep walking trying to get away from him as fast as I can.

"Ana please….Ana, it's Jack. He's out of jail.

That has me stopping dead in my tracks.

Sorry this is so short. This is my finals weeks and I have been studying my butt off. My last day of school is May 11, then I am off for 2 weeks till summer classes start on the 30th. Well what did you all think of this one? Again sorry its so short. What do you think Christian will talk to Ana about? I would love to hear all your ideas! Till next time

Much Love,

Allie.