Ana wakes up late in the night and she sees Christian is up he is lying there and he looks so much in pain. It breaks her heart.
" Christian, are you hurting? Baby duo you need more pain medication? a"
" Ana I didn't want to wake you. I was trying to wait until morning."
" Christian do know how silly you sound. I am hear to help you 24/7. I know this whole thing is killing you inside and out and I want to bring you solace. Now let me go get your medications and I will get sense and sensibility. We didn't finish it at the hospital maybe your medication and a story will help you relax."
" Ana, what did I do to deserve you? You were sound asleep and your going to sit up with me. "
" Yes I am because I love you and one day I am going to be your wife and this is the kind of thing a wife does it helps her husband to feel better. It breaks my heart to see you like this. Now we can talk more when I get back let me go get medication. "
Christian watches as she heads into the bathroom. He smiles because he can't believe found some one like her. She worries about everything and she hasn't shown it to much but he knows she is really really worried about him. She comes bouncing out of the bathroom with his water and pills. She is smiling at Christian. Ana hands him his pills and water and strokes his head and shoulders. She really worries that what will happen if he doesn't regain his total strength back in his legs. Christian will be so devastated.
He hands her the glass. " Thank you baby."
Ana leans down and gives him a kiss, " Your welcome Christian. No more letting me sleep when you need something. How about a shoulder massage and I massage your leg muscles they probably need it to."
" That sounds great thanks."
She puts the book down and first works on his shoulders. She can feel the tension in them. While she works on her shoulders he is asking her questions about wedding planing.
" Ana how soon do you think you want to be married?"
" Christian I want to be married to you tomorrow. But, I want to wait until you are back to yourself 100 %. I want you to be able to enjoy it all. Baby I don't have a time frame let's get you well than we can decide. I am here for the long haul with or with out marriage. I am here for you. "
" Ana I appreciate that. I would love to be married to you today. I know I am not strong enough for that and it kills me. For many things, for you, for my business. I just want to be me again."
" Christian I get that. But this will take time. You will heal and you will come back even stronger but you have to give your body time to heal baby. This is out of your control and I know that drives you crazy but just try and relax. Think about how you will feel when you pull through this. Christian there is going to be a time where you are going to have to learn how to walk again. Let's focus on the the healing."
" Ana. Your right. I think I need to lean back could you please work on my legs some."
" It would be my pleasure."
Ana moves down o the bed and begins working on the tight muscles in his legs. She knows these thoughts of his are not over and she will show him time will heal him and he will be able to chase her and well love her in the ways he likes. She misses that too but, she believes that will happen.
She notices Christians legs get very relaxed and he has been quiet for awhile now. She looks up at him and he is out cold. She covers him back up and kisses his hair. Shuts off the bed side lamp and lays backdown with him and goes back to sleep.
It seems like it hasn't been that long that she has been asleep but the light is coming through the windows and she can hear Kate, Elliot and Mrs. Bently in the kitchen she can't hear exactly what is being said. That is one thing about this downstairs bedroom you are closer to all the action than you are upstairs bedroom. It's way away from everything up there. But she is glad there is this room for Christian at this time.
Ana gets up and goes out to see everyone.
" Hey guys good morning. Did you all have a good night?"
Kate gets and goes over to Ana. " We did. Elliot and I were up most of the night talking and stuff. I think he is ready to discuss our wedding and we have picked a date. We are going to do it this coming June."
" Kate that is great. Are you guys still going to do a destination wedding you think? "
" Yes, I think so I just love Paris and think that would be a romantic place to have the wedding."
" Yes, what better place than the city of love. "
" Ana what's wrong you seem off this morning?"
" Oh no worries Kate I am just a little tired and concerned for Christan. He had a really bad night last night he was in so much pain and I hate seeing him like this. He was up a lot last night. He is asleep now he is exhausted."
" Oh Ana I am so sorry, Do you think he will want to still go out later? We can all stay in and a good time here?"
" We will have to see Kate. I think he wants to go out. That is what makes it so tough for him. He wants to do stuff and his body is saying he can't. "
After Breakfast the three of them decide it would be fun just to do some cross country skiing around the trails at the house. Ana goes into the bedroom and see if Christian is still asleep. He is still out he looks so peaceful. One would think he didn't have a care in the world. She takes her clothes and goes in the bathroom to get ready. She doesn't want to wake him. She writes him a note and puts it beside him on her pillow.
Before they leave she let's Taylor know where they are going and if he wouldn't mind to check on Christian. Of course Taylor says yes. They all head out into the cold and sunny day.
The trees are glistening in the sun and snow. The trails are nice and smooth. The air cold "is and crisp but refreshing at the same time. Elliot leads the way on the trials he must have hiked here a lot because he seems to know every inch of this forest.
They stop for a moment to enjoy a beautiful mountain view. Kate puts her head on Elliot's shoulder and he puts his arm around her. " Beautiful isn't Kate says"
" Yes it really is. I love when the snow is on the mountains not just on the very top. Elliot says."
" Ana, you seem to be much better at cross country skiing. Kate laughs"
" Yes, I think I like it better no fast hill and gravity pulling you down. You also can go at a nice pace. I think this is the only kind of skiing I will let Christian do when he gets better if he still wants to ski. Snowboarding is out. "
"Yeah right and to think he said you needed bubble wrap."
" Thanks Elliot that makes me feel better. "
After a couple hours they decide to head back maybe catch some lunch with Christian and then get ready after a while for dinner and the Symphony.
When they get back to the house they are hungry and ready for lunch. Mrs. Bently has made soup and sandwiches. Christian is no where to be seen. Ana decides to check his study. He is not in there. She looks into his room and sees he has a tray on his lap with a soup bowl. She goes in the room and sees he didn't finish his lunch. He is back to sleep he must have been tired to fall asleep before all his food is gone. Ana runs her hand through his hair and leans down and kisses him. Christian stirs a little and starts to wake up.
" Hey baby, your back. Did you have fun? "
" Yes I did Christian, how are you feeling? "
" I am feeling a little bit of weakness and pain. I called the PT and he is going to come out this afternoon so I can have a session in today before we leave."
" Ok do you want to come out and visit with us? We are getting ready to eat lunch."
" No I really need to just relax. I want to be at my best for tonight."
" Ok. Well call me if you need anything. Let me take this tray for you. Rest up I can't wait for our special date. "
Ana takes Christian's tray and heads back to the dinning area. Kate and Elliot have already started to eat.
" Hey, Ana how is Christian?" Kate asks.
" He is tired and a little weak today he wants to rest before his pt session and so he can be ready for when we all go out tonight. I hope if he doesn't feel well when it is time to go he is honest and doesn't push himself."
Ana decides to go take a warm bath to relax her muscles after all that skiing. When she goes in the bedroom she stops at looks at Christian she hopes he gets better. Ana goes into the bathroom and starts the water and puts some bath oil in the water. Ana gets done and into some comfy clothes until it's time to get dressed just in time as Christian's therapist gets here.
" Mr. Grey it seems like your muscles in your back are tight especially around the incision. That should all fix it's self as you heal. Let me show you some back exercises you can do to help elevate some of the pain and tension. After that we will work the legs. Hopefully you can put pressure on them next week. Just a little we are not going to try walking yet. Baby steps with this process. "
After the therapist leaves Ana and Christian need to start getting ready to leave Kate and Elliot have already started.
" Christian do you want me to help you back in the bedroom and then when I am done I can help you get dressed? "
" You go ahead and get ready I am going to go in my study after you are done let me know than you can help me."
" Ok I will see you in a little while."
Ana heads for the bedroom and Christian goes into his study. Work is something familiar and he doesn't need any help doing it. Christian knows he is not a good patient. He hates being taken care of. He wants to be the one doing the taking care of. But he is so glad he has Ana she is so wonderful.