Well let me just say, I am so so so sorry for the ridiculous time it took for me to update. I had so many things going on and time just got away from me and finishing this chapter. It was a little difficult to get back into things so I hope this chapter is okay! Thankyou for all the review and messages you guys are great! I will definitely update much sooner this time as i have a pretty free schedule for a while! Thanks again! Hope you like this.
"Not going to happen Ana. No Fuc…." Christian began bitterly.
"Christian Grey! Language. Teddy can hear you," I grimace in embarrassment at Christians bad language in front of his son and the nurses and smile pointedly at my husband through gritted teeth who is staring at the wheelchair the nurse has placed in front of him like he's just been met face to face with him worst enemy.
"But Daddy," Teddy whines looking up at his father with his big beautiful eyes.
"I said no. I am perfectly capable of walking to a god damn car Ana. I don't need that thing. I don't understand why everyone persists on treating me like I am a child," Christian rants on and I look over at the nurse who looks increasingly uncomfortable.
"But Daddy I wanta ride with you," Teddy moans holding onto Christians legs which are swinging from the side of the hospital bed.
"Ana," Christian says firmly looking at me for help with his son but I smirk.
"I think it would be fun for you and Daddy to ride in the wheelchair too Teddy," I say triumphantly and Christian scowls at me.
"This is ridiculous. My own family are ganging up against me," Christian mutters. "If Phoebe were here, she would support me," Christian sighs and I see Taylor grinning while he waits in the corner holding open the door.
"Christian she might be a Daddy's girl but I'm almost certain she wouldn't turn down a ride on her Dad's knee in a wheelchair," I state honestly. We decided it would be best for Phoebe to stay home with her being so young as she probably wouldn't understand what was going on anyway. Little does Christian know that Phoebe is helping Gail make her daddy a cake ready for his arrival home. I cringe inwardly at the thought of my baby daughter in the same room as icing and cake mixture. I feel sorry for both Gail and the cake. I'm certain their baking expedition will only end in Phoebe covered in mixture and a complete mess and I can't help but smile slightly to myself at the thought.
"Daddy, pweaseeeee," Teddy persists and Christian releases a deep breath.
"Oh for crying out loud," Christian groans sliding down off the bed and walking the small distance to the wheelchair. He sits down and perches on the edge, motioning for Teddy to walk over to him by patting his knees.
Teddy runs over happily jumping on his Dad's knee and I resist the urge to tell him to be careful with Christian as I know it will only earn me a scowl from my husband.
"I'm doing this for my son. Okay. I swear to god if anyone sees me. Anyone. I will go batshit crazy okay," Christian reiterates looking towards Taylor who immediately attempts to wipe the smile off his face while I wince at his bad language once again. Christian can be so frustrating sometimes and I don't understand why he has to make a big deal out of a little thing.
Christian wraps his arms around Teddy and whispers something to him that I don't hear but I hear Teddy's little giggle.
When we get to the car we climb in and I buckle Teddy up in his seat before snuggling up to Christian.
"I love you, even if you are a stubborn ass," I whisper looking up to Christian who smirks and kisses the top of my head.
"Baby, it's all part of the charm," he replies grinning and I gently smack him on the arm.
"Evidently," I smile. "Are you okay?" I ask and Christian nods with a slight smile which was better than the scowl I was prepared for.
"I cant believe it was just yesterday that.. Well you know," I state, remembering Teddy's presence. I know that he wouldn't understand anyway, but I don't want him to hear anything about what his mom and dad went through.
"It's over now Ana. I promise. I'm fine. You're fine," I smile before he even finishes.
"Mommy, are we hwome yet, I'm tired," Teddy asks reaching out and I grab hold of his little hand.
"Almost baby," I reply grinning at my sleepy boy.
"I think you look as tired as I feel Ted," Christian says joining the conversation and my head snaps back to him.
"You said you were okay," I reply questioningly.
"I am, stop worrying Ana. Just tired," he states searching my eyes for acknowledgement.
"Okay. Bed for you when we get home Mr Grey," I say sternly and he smirks. "Christian you heard the doctor, bed rest for the next few days. They wouldn't even have let you out if you hadn't manipulated the hell out of the situation."
"That is very true Mrs Grey," he replies seemingly proud of himself.
I feel the car stop and immediately sit up and grin. I feel so happy right now. Christian opens the car door and slides out and I cant help but put my hands out in front of me supporting his back.
"Ana," I hear his stern voice and drop my hands. I hurry out of the car and round to Teddy and lift him from his seat.
We walk towards the door which Taylor opens and I feel so relieved to be home. I notice there is a lot more security wandering around and then I feel a pit of dread in my stomach at the events that occurred here around a week ago.
My thoughts are interrupted by my daughters squeal and Phoebe immediately puts her hands out to Christian.
Christian is now perched on the arm of one of the armchairs in the hallway and he gestures for Gail to bring Phoebe over to him.
"Hello Princess," Christian smiles taking Phoebe out of Gails arm's gingerly. Phoebe is making noises that are clearly part of her own language as she prods Christians face. Her little finger traces the newly healing cut up Christians cheek and I feel nothing but anger towards Malcolm.
"Dwaddy got wa waa," Phoebe rambles and Christian nods.
"Yes baby. Your very smart for someone so young Phoebe Grey," Christian says focusing on his daughter gently rocking her on his knee.
"Mr Grey, I cant tell you how happy I am that you and Ana are home safe and well," Gail begins awkwardly but Christian smiles thank goodness. I think everyone is aware that smothering Christian with questions and sympathy will probably not go down well with him.
"Thanks Gail, and thank you for taking care of the children for us," Christian says looking up and smiling before turning his attention back to Phoebe.
"Yes thank you Gail, you and Taylor really are absolute lifesavers and I don't know what we would do without you," I add meaning every word. Yes the kids could easily go stay with Grace and Carrick, but they have their own jobs and its nice that the kids can stay in surroundings they are used to while we were away.
"I think I'm going to go check my office for two minutes," Christian casually drops in suddenly. "Do you want to come with me?" he says to Phoebe in such a baby voice it makes my heart swell for a second before I realize what he's just said.
"Christian Grey!" I demand his attention by raising my voice. "You're still recovering and there is no way I am letting you get your hands on that laptop because I know I wont beable to pry it back out of your stubborn hands afterwards." I know I sound harsh but I know Christian and I know if he notices something that is even slightly off with any area of his business he'll throw himself back into work and drag himself back to the office regardless of whether I disapprove or not.
"Ana, I only want to check how.." he begins his justification but I don't let him finish.
"No Christian. Besides the children have a surprise for you upstairs," I add knowingly. "I don't mean to sound controlling," not like I could control my husband anyway I think to myself, "but I don't want you stressing yourself out with mergers and acquisitions and what your staff how been up to when you should be focusing on getting well again," I say putting my hand on my hip while he stares at me.
"Sweprise Daddy," Phoebe says clapping her hands in his arms.
He continues to look at me for a second and I can see the clogs ticking in his head. I'm unsure how he will react. He looks away from me and turns to Phoebe.
"A surprise? For me?" Christian feigns shock and Phoebe giggles. I can't tell if he is annoyed with me or not but I am only looking out for him. I love him and I don't want him to cause himself extra stress when he doesn't need to.
"Upstairs?" Christian questions again and I nod. He walks over to the stairs with Phoebe and I follow behind with Gail. Looking at the stairs I cant help but worry about Christian. I know I'm being a paranoid but I'm sure he's still hurting. He's not superman and realistically he's got to be, I just wish he would admit it. I hear him suck in a pained breath and I share a knowing look with Gail but neither of us say anything. Teddy is walking besides me holding my hand and I can tell he is excited.
Christian pauses at the top of the stairs and puts Phoebe down who immediately puts her arms up to be picked up again. I share a look with Christian and sweep in and pick up my baby girl to save him.
"Lead the way Gail," I say as I'm not one hundred percent certain of the details of the surprise other than the cake.
Gail walks up the hall and as we walk past our bedroom I pause flashing back to everything that's happened. Christian nearly died in there. My feet are stuck to the floor and I'm only tugged out of my distress when I feel my husbands hand grab hold of mine and tug me forward with him.
"Ana, it's okay," he whispers and squeezes my hand. I put on the fakest smile I can muster and Christian rolls his eyes.
"Now that Mrs Grey was a scary smile," he chuckles. He puts his hand to my face and tries to move my mouth into a smile which automatically makes me grin from ear to ear.
"See I knew that smile was hiding in there somewhere baby," he says triumphantly. I'm happy he's not irritated with me fussing over him.
"I love you," I mouth up too Christian who winks.
"Who wouldn't love this face?" he remarks and I lightly smack his arm. "Oh and by the way I love you too," he whispers and I feel myself melt.
Phoebe starts fidgeting for attention so Christian turns to her, "don't worry I love you too Mrs," he says turning to kiss Phoebe who is on my hip.
"So I hope you don't mind but we moved your room over to the nicest guest room," Gail interjects, "so you can get some proper rest," she adds and I nod understandably.
"Thankyou so much Gail, I couldn't even bare to think about sleeping in there," I gesture back to our old bedroom.
"It's no problem Ana, anything you two need please don't hesitate to ask," she says as Teddy runs into the bedroom Gail has stopped at.
I cant help but grin as I see a big cake sitting on a table next to our new bed. There is also a selection of other snacks which I'm sure Christian will love after putting up with that horrible hospital food.
"Finally. Real Food!" Christian grins as he walks in. Phoebe is pulling at my arm and pointing to the table so I walk right over and instantly put a hand to my mouth. There is a cake sitting there with the words 'Get Well Soon Daddy' written on it, which have obviously written in icing by Gail. However the decoration, I am pretty sure has been done by Phoebe with Gail's help as it is appears as endless random splurges of icing sugar smothered unevenly over the cake.
"Do you like it?" Teddy asks Christian and I feel a little bit emotional.
"It's perfect," Christian states bending down slowly to hug Teddy.
"Me Meee Ma, Me," Phoebe whines pointing to the cake and Christian stands up to acknowledge her.
"Yes baby girl, I can see that you helped Gail. The decoration is….," he pauses and smirks. "Shall we say interesting?" I laugh and Phoebe laughs too even though she doesn't understand that he is laughing at her handiwork. "Thankyou so much princess," Christian says kissing her little cheek.
"Thankyou for doing all this Gail," I say and she smiles.
"Ana you don't have to thank me for anything, I enjoy doing this," she replies and I nod. "I'll see you in a bit," she says quickly leaving the room.
"I think we should get Daddy into bed so we can take care of him, don't you?" I grin to our children who nod.
"Yewsh daddy. Gail say you not feelin well so we have I have to be gwood boy for yeww," Teddy says confidently. I am so proud of my clever little baby.
"Well that's nice of you to say but Daddy's feeling much better now," Christian says.
"Christian. Stop deflecting and get into bed," I say staring at him intently.
"Bed picnix," Teddy squeels as I scoop him up under my other arm and deposit both Phoebe and Teddy onto our new bed. They start to play together and I take a second to speak to my husband. I slip my arm around his waist and look up at him.
"How are you? If you're too tired we can do this family bedroom picnic tomorrow?" I ask but I realize I am skating on thin ice.
"I'm fine Ana, how many more times. You should stop worrying about me baby, It's all you seem to do these days!" he replies but luckily he's smiling.
"I think I have every right to worry about you Mr Grey," I reply and Christian scrunches up his nose and pulls a face. I giggle and Christian taps me on the nose.
"You're cute," he says simply and walks over to the side of the bed. He goes to bend down to take off his shoes, but I jump in and I see him scowl again.
"Shut up and get into bed," I reply scowling back and he does as he is told. Luckily he is sweatpants and a loose fitting top so it shouldn't damage or disrupt the bandages on his leg and chest.
Phoebe immediately pounds over from her discussion or attempted discussion with Teddy and jumps under the covers besides Christian. He pulls her into his lap and against his chest so she is sat down on his legs.
I walk around to the other side of the bed and climb it beckoning Teddy to come closer and sit with us. He throws himself down in between Christian and I so I put my arm around him.
"Oh gosh we need the snacks," I say climbing back out of the bed and putting some plates down on the bed on top of the quilt. This is probably asking for trouble with two babies in the bed but I want Christian to rest. I pick up the cake and place it down on the bed and Phoebe immediately starts pointing at it again, she must remember her attempts to decorate it.
I walk back around with a plastic knife and climb in besides Teddy ready to cut the cake.
"We're going to swimming in cake and crumbs in bed tonight Ana," Christian smirks and I nod.
"I know but this is nice, I like spending time with the most important people in my life. I can change the bed if I have too," I reply softly cutting down the cake and passing Christian over a piece. He breaks bits off and starts to give them Phoebe who claps her hands in excitement.
"Dadaa Daaa" She squeals and I have to giggle at the cake around her little face.
I give Teddy a piece and he looks thrilled.
"Yum yummy mommy," he says and I kiss the top of his head.
"Well you have Gail to thank for that Tedster," I smile. Gail is such a good cook.
Once Christian has finished feeding Phoebe the cake and picked at the crisps she starts dozing in his lap and I smile as he gently rocks her.
"Are you stayin hwome now daddy? Mommy? I missed you when you left us," Teddy says suddenly and I pull him into my side.
"Of course Teddy. Mommy and Daddy didn't want to leave you this past week you know," I say as Christian looks on.
"I knowwww," he whines, "Gail told us Daddy was sick and you cwome ome when he not sick," he says fiddling with the quilt cover.
"That's right but I'm better now, so we wont leave you again," Christian says and I just hope we can keep that promise. After all the Malcolm's evil brothers are still out there somewhere and I still feel a insecure even with all the extra security surrounding he house.
"Can we start playing cars soon?" Teddy asks expectantly and Christian grins.
"We can play every single day if that's what you want," my husband replies.
"Every single day, minus the next seven," I jump in and Teddy looks confused.
"Ignore mommy Teddy she just loves daddy too much," he winks at me and I cant help but giggle.
"I'm thirsty," Teddy says and I start to get up.
"Come on baby lets go get you a drink and then I'll come back clean up and put your sister to bed." I take Teddy downstairs while Christian is with his sleeping daughter and he ends up staying downstairs to play with Taylor and Gail.
When I return Christian is dozing with Phoebe asleep on him. I attempt to take his daughter from him without waking him but his eyes snap open protectively before I can take her from his arms.
"I have missed them so much Ana," Christian says sleepily as he acknowledges and gives Phoebe to me.
"Me too, but everything is in the past now," I say not sure who I'm trying to convince. "Let me just take Phoebe to bed, then I'll clear up and we can relax for a bit. Gail and Taylor are occupying your son with his toys."
"Okay baby, sounds good," he nods and closes his eyes.
When I come back I quietly pick up the plates and tiptoe downstairs to wash up. Teddy is still playing so I head back upstairs to check on my husband.
He's asleep leaning against the headboard and I go round to the other side of the bed and climb in next to him.
"Christian? Wake up," I say shaking him gently. "You can't sleep like that you might hurt your chest," I mumur and he sleepily looks at me but doesn't move.
"Come on sleeping beauty lay down," I whisper giggling and he smirks and I pull on his arm.
"Cant help this pretty face baby," he whispers with his eyes still closed. He finally moves his body so he's laid flat on the bed and I feel a pang in my heart when I see him wince a couple of times.
"Stop worrying Ana," he whispers but his eyes are still closed.
"How did you know," I ask inquisitively.
"Because you Mrs Grey are predictable, and I know you better than anyone," he replies readjusting so he is facing me but with his eyes still closed.
"Maybe I have a whole secret life you don't know about," I grin and Christian scoffs.
"Ana you're too sweet to have a secret life," he says smirking.
"I think you, Mr Grey are too sure of yourself, maybe I need to throw a spanner in the works" I say reaching across to run my finger down the side of his cheek.
"I'm not but I know that if you love me even half as much as I love you then its still too much to have a secret life," he says grinning and finally opening his eyes and letting out a deep breath which I feel against my cheek.
"I love you more," I reply leaning forward and gently kissing him.
"Not possible," he murmurs against my lips and I let out a hard unlady like laugh as Christian looks on amused.
"You're so stubborn," I say entwining our hands which are in between us.
"But we have just established you love me more," he jokingly emphasizes the last word before continuing, "so it doesn't matter if I'm stubborn."
"That is very true Mr Grey," I reply because if I'm being honest it is. I love Christian despite his stubborn ways and overprotective tendencies even if he can be frustrating at times.
"I know," he replies with a smile, but I know he's only joking because he constantly worries I'll leave him if something bad happens between us which I never would.
"Can we book an appointment with Doctor Greene Ana? For the baby?" Christian suddenly asks and I know he's itching to make sure everything's okay and find out more.
"I'll call her tomorrow," I reply. "Anyway enough chat, go to sleep," I say pulling the covers right up to our shoulders.
"But I like talking to my wife and it's the middle of the afternoon Ana," he pouts like a child.
"I know but don think I haven't noticed you can barely keep your eyes open and the doctors said you needed lots of rest once you were home," I counter happy to be in my own home in bed, even if it isn't our actual bed, which is still placed in the room I never want to go in again.
Christian sighs in defeat. "I think all the drugs they have put in me over the last week in the hospital are making me tired," he says disgruntled and I grin inwardly because I know Christian will never full accept peoples help willingly.
"Don't be silly Christian, it's just your body recovering from everything," I say seriously. "Now go to sleep," I add sternly.
"Stay with me?" he asks.
"Of course," I reply instantly although I know I'll have to slip away if Phoebe wakes up or Teddy needs me as it is the middle of the day. We fall asleep but it isn't long before I wake up. Christian is still fast asleep so I slip out of bed and walk downstairs as I feel guilty lounging in bed while Gail and Taylor deal with Teddy.
Teddy is sat playing on the floor with his toys while Taylor and Gail are sat at the table watching him.
"How is he?" Taylor asks with concern that he wouldn't show in front of Christian.
"He's sleeping. He seems okay, but you never know with Christian as you know as well as I do what he'll do to hide his feelings and pain," I reply truthfully.
"I certainly do Ana," Taylor agrees.
"How's Teddy?" I ask taking a seat at the table with them.
"He's fine," Gail replies as Ted notices me and comes to my knees so I pick him up to sit on my lap kissing his head.
"How are you today baby?" I ask Ted who grins.
"Gail and Twalor played trains with me," he says in that excited way small children do.
"That sounds lots of fun," I reply thankfully.
I sit with Teddy on my lap as me, Gail and Taylor chat at the table and I feel relaxed, as we are finally heading back into normal family life.
That is until I hear Christian's shouting echoing down the stairs. I panic instantly placing Teddy down on the floor and dive for the stairs so fast I don't even know how I got up them. I can hear Taylor behind me and I assume its because we don't know why he's shouting. Oh god please don't let their be someone in our house hurting my husband.
I dive for the bedroom and I can see Christian is restless in his sleep. I breathe a sigh of relief that its only a nightmare as I know both I and Taylor feared another security breach for a split second.
I run over to Christian perching on the bed above him and shake his shoulders. He's sweating and his face is screwed up in pain. I'm not sure if its physical pain or just whatever he's currently imagining in his head.
"Wake up Christian," I say and I hear Taylor retreat back down the stairs. "Baby wake up its just a nightmare," I say tapping his cheek. He hasn't had a nightmare in quite a long time, and I instantly feel guilty for leaving him when I said I'd stay.
I see his eyes snap open and he looks relieved for a moment before he throws his head back against the pillow and grimaces his hand falling onto his t-shirt over his chest where he was shot as he continues breathing erratically.
"Christian your scaring me, what's wrong, what hurts? I say panicking and I am a few seconds from calling someone for help.
"I'm sorry," he says finally calming, "nightmare," he says simply turning his head to look away from me.
"It's okay so please stop apologizing, are you in pain?" I ask placing my hands on either side of his face.
"I'll be fine," he says unconvincingly.
"Christian Grey. I wont ask you again," I say forcefully.
"Yes," he says gritting his teeth.
"Here?" I say putting my hand over his which is still resting on his chest.
"Yes," he says again not looking me in the eye. I don't know he feels he cant admit he's hurting to me. It's nothing to be ashamed of.
"Is it bad? Do you want me to call someone?" I ask but I don't know why because if he doesn't convince me he's okay I'm going to call someone anyway.
"No. Get me those pain killers," he says screwing his face up in disgust at his own request.
"Okay," I say walking over to the drawer across the room and getting a glass of water from the bathroom even though I wouldn't usually do this.
I head back over to my husband and he sits up a little to take and swallow the pills.
"Thanks," he says and I nod.
"Do you want to talk about it?" I ask and Christian looks confused. "Your nightmare?"
He shakes his head. "It was just everything replaying in my mind."
I nod sadly and I lean down to kiss his head.
We both look to the door when we hear Teddy's hysterical crying which seems to be getting closer. There's a knock at the door and I say tell them to come in.
It's Gail who has Teddy wrapped in her arms.
"Somebody got scared for his daddy," Gail says smiling softly and I feel terrible for my baby boy. He must have heard Christian shouting and picked up on our panic.
Teddy is hysterical and is gasping because he's crying so hard. He holds out his arms to Christian and Gail brings our son over as my husband readjusts. Christian looks heartbroken and I wish I could make all this go away.
"Come here," Christian says holding out his arms and Teddy practically jumps into them, burying his face into Christians stomach and I reach out to rub his little back.
"I'm sorry I had to interrupt, but he was inconsolable," Gail whispers and I nod understandably. I would never turn away my son.
"I don't want you go away again," Teddy says barely audible as he controls his crying.
"I'm not going anywhere Teddy, I promise," Christian says wrapping his arms around Ted. My heart is breaking into pieces.
"I'll be downstairs," Gail says and I nod and mouth thank you.
"Promises?" Teddy says and Christian laughs.
"I promise," Christian says lifting Teddy up in front of his and kissing him on the nose. "Now stop with the tears baby," he says blowing a raspberry on Teddy's tummy which makes him giggle instantly. "Daddy's fine see?"
"I jus love you. Mommy runned afta you scream and I worried" Teddy says and Christian smiles sadly.
"I love you too," Christian replies and Teddy smiles a toothy grin.
"I think a big kiss would make Daddy all better?" I say to Teddy and he looks at me for a second before acknowledging what I am saying.
He leans across and Christian pulls him closer to so he can reach and gives his dad a big over exaggerated kiss on the cheek.
"Thankyou for taking care of me Teddy," Christian says cuddling Teddy to him.
"It's no problem," Teddy replies and me and Christian burst out into laughter. Where in the world did he learn to say that so well I have no idea. He sounds so old fashioned and funny.
"Do you want to snuggle me and Daddy?" I ask anxious to stop Teddy from crawling about on Christian in case he's hurting him. Not that Christian would ever let on if he was.
Teddy nods and jumps down onto the bed and climbs under the covers between us.
"Im swleeping," Teddy says laying like a statue which makes us smirk.
"But your eyes are open Teddy," Christian says.
"So," Teddy replies and I giggle.
I blow Christian a kiss as I obviously cant reach him with our son in between us and he pretends to catch it before screwing up his face and throwing it away.
I roll my eyes and pretend to look hurt and he smirks.
"Teddy are you awake?" Christian says obviously knowing that he is as his eyes are still open.
"Yes Daddy," he replies but sounds a little sleepier than a moment ago.
"Can you give mommy a big kiss for me?" Christian asks and I break out into a huge smile. Teddy doesn't reply to he leans over to kiss my cheek.
"Is that okay?" Teddy asks which amuses us and Christian nods.
"That's perfect," he replies.
I love my family so much.
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