A/N: Apologise for taking a break and being late on updating. I forgot how Sims 3 was addictive. I hope this makes up for lost time.
It's been a few weeks since the whole incident. I try to avoid anything to do with...anyway. It's a few days till Christmas and today Christian and I are going for my 20 week scan where we find out if we're having a girl or boy. I'm not bothered either way, but I still think it's a boy. Why else would I dream of a little boy running through the meadow.
I'm sitting in the master bedroom of our new home. We finally moved in last week. I have one box left to unpack which only takes me 30 minutes due to my ever growing baby bump. Christian has hardly gone into work since the incident, just for any major meetings. His wound has completely healed now so we can focus on a normal life finally. Mia and Ethan are downstairs helping out with the final Christmas decorations and on Christmas day we will be having a big family dinner at Bellevue. Thankfully, with the help of Sawyer, I have all my Christmas shopping done. Christian and I decided to give everyone a photo frame with a family photo from Aspen. I personally got jewellery for the girls while Christian got some drinks for the guys I think. For Christian however, I have got him a watch that has 'You're My Life Line' engraved on the back and some more sexy underwear which I hope he will like.
Finally with all the unpacking done I head downstairs to the kitchen to get some food as someone is getting hungry.
"There you are." Christian says as he walks in. "Don't forget we have to leave in 30 minutes." He reminds me.
"I know. Just need to eat something for someone." I explain, one hand rubbing my bump while with my other I pull out a pre-made caesar salad. As I set the bowl on the counter I watch Christian stride over to me and then place his hands on my bump while he nuzzles my neck. He leaves soft kisses against my skin that heats under his touch; it only causes me to moan.
"You like that, Mrs Grey?" He whispers seductively.
"Mmmhmm..." is all I let out.
"All that is left is to put...up...the...tree? Seriously?! Elliot was right. You are rabbits!" Mia says as she walks into the kitchen. "Like I said. The tree is all that is left."
"Thanks again, Mia." I say.
"It's no problem. Beside, Ethan and I had nothing else on till mom's dinner."
"That's true."
We all end up eating lunch together but Christian and I had to leave early for our appointment. Let's just say I was over excited to the point Christian had to carry me to the car because I was on the verge of fainting...well almost, well Christian's words basically. When we arrive at the hospital we are taken to a room to wait for Dr. Greene while I change.
"Ana, you really should calm down." Christian says as he sits there in the chair next to the bed when I emerge from behind the curtain.
"I'm fine; you on the other hand were just panicking for no reason." I reply, as I lay down on the bed.
"When it comes to you I always have a reason to panic."
"That's not all true."
"No, you're right but you do make me worry a lot when you defy me." He says, smirking at me with that darkening sensation growing in his eyes but all is disturbed when the good Doctor comes walking in.
"Hello you two. How are you both?" She asks.
"Fine thank you. Just excited."
"Well let's get started then. Shall we?" I nod my reply and show her my baby bump while she pulls over the machine. The gel is cold as usual. She moves the wand around for a couple of minutes then pauses. I hold my breath and squeeze Christian's hand.
"Ready?" She asks us, focusing on both our eyes. We look at each other and nod.
"Mr and Mrs Grey. You are having a little boy." She announces. I say nothing. I am stunned. I don't know why but I think that it's just knowing we're having a little baby boy and I was right just makes me so happy. Christian already has let his breath out and is kissing my forehead. Only when he snaps his fingers in front of me I realise I am still holding my breath.
"A boy?" I ask. A little boy?
"Yes, Mrs Grey. A little baby boy." She says with a smile and the tears start streaming. I am over the moon. I would have been happy by either.
"Thank you so much, Ana." Christian says kissing my hand as he sits back down.
"I'll let you get changed and you can sort out your next appointment at 27 weeks?"
"That'll be fine." Christian replies.
I quickly get changed and set up our next appointment. We have to think of some names. This will be fun.
"Any ideas for names?" I ask Christian as we leave the hospital.
"I've got a few put you'll just have to wait." He replies opening the car door for me.
"Why?"
"Just until you've thought of names then we can exchange. I can see you haven't thought about it have you?"
"No, not really. I'll think of something."
We arrive back home on good time, which was lucky. When the car pulls up outside the front door we see Elliot sitting in the front step.
"Were you expecting him?" I ask Christian.
"No. Let's go see what's going on." He says then jumps out of the car and round to my side to open my door.
"Hi Elliot." I say. He lifts his head up slowly and I can see he and Kate have had another argument. "Come inside." I say helping him to his feet. I nod to Christian to grab his bag.
"I was wondering..."
"...that you could stay with us?" Christian asks somewhat sarcastically. Elliot gives him a weak smile. I've never seen him like this. He's always so cheery even when in a difficult situation.
"Come sit down, Elliot." I tell him, then lead him to the family lounge. I sit him near the fire so he can warm up and then Mia goes over to him and they start talking so I leave them to it. Just as I leave the room I see Christian walking down the stairs.
"How is he?" he asks.
"He just needs time. Mia is talking to him now but I'm going to phone Kate and see what's going on."
"Good idea. I've given him the guest room away from ours." He whispers as he walks past me. How does he do that? My libido is always on now thanks to the pregnancy but his words sometimes send my sky rocketing for him. If we didn't have family over I would jump him now.
"Laters Baby." He says and goes into the family lounge.
I pull out my blackberry from my purse and head to the kitchen for some privacy while I find out what's going on. I dial Kate and I get an answer instantly.
"Oh Ana. Am I happy that you called." She sounds like she's been crying.
"Kate. What's going on? When we got home Elliot was sitting on our front steps." I explain to her. I hear her let out a sign which I can only assume is from relief.
"We had another fight."
"What about this time?"
"The wedding."
"Again? What this time?" Last time they had an argument over the wedding it was something silly like the arrangements or something.
"Well here's the thing, I want to have the ceremony at a church near my parents but he wants it at his parent's house like you guys. Then he was accusing me of not letting him have any say in anything."
"Who won the last argument?" Let's try and make this equal.
"I did of course."
"Kate. You know a wedding if about two people not just one."
"I know! I'm not that self obsessed!"
"Don't yell!" I scold her. "Don't you think that maybe you should have the ceremony at Bellevue? It's only fair is it not? You get to make all the major decisions. Let him have this."
"You're right, but would it kill Grace to let us have it somewhere else?"
"Kate. Grace is only suggesting it because she is just so happy to see her children so happy. Look at mine and Christian's wedding. It was so beautiful. She did a wonderful job. It's her way of showing her thanks." I explain to her. Kate, in her own way, has saved Elliot as well from his own demons. Not as big and deep as Christian's though. There's a gap of silence which lasts a while.
"Kate? You still there?"
"Yeah I'm here. Look let me think about it." She says then hangs up. I groan in frustration and slam my phone on the counter. Why is she being so inconsiderate? We are always the ones that get dragged into everything.
"I could slap her sometimes!" I yell to myself.
"What's she done this time?" Christian asks walking in.
"They are arguing over the location and then she hung up on me!" I exclaim.
"Hey, calm down." He orders. He walks over to me and pulls me into his embrace.
"We wanted a normal life and we got it." I say. Christian chuckles at me. "What?"
"Nothing. You're right. This is so normal." He smiles down at me. "Mia is forcing Elliot to help with the tree want to help out?"
"Sure. What's left to do that you'll allow?"
"The lights and decorations. And if you behave I'll let you put the star on top."
"Very funny."
"I like to think so. Come on." He says. He takes my hand in his and pulls me to the family lounge.
"Oh, Gail will be back shortly." I say.
"Ok. Come."
We walk into the family lounge and I see Mia laughing with Ethan. Elliot is standing at the side of the tree putting decorations on with a sad look in his eyes. I go over to him and help him out.
"Hey Elliot."
"Hey Ana."
"Want to give me a hand putting the star on?" I need to give him something to do.
"Sure." He weakly smiles at me. He grabs the step later from the side and helps me up. I stand on the top step and wait for him to pass me the star.
"Here you go Ana." He hands me the star quickly then grabs the ladder to support it.
"Thank you." I beam at him. Wow this tree is tall. I have to reach up on my tip toes to get the star on.
"Ana! Be careful!" Christian yells. His yelling makes me jump and I lose my balance. The ladder starts to wobble a bit and I slip falling down. Luckily Elliot and Christian catch me.
"You ok?" Elliot asks.
"Fine. Um...you can put me down now...both of you." I giggle at them both. They set me down on the floor and Christian drags me to the sofa.
"You ok?" He starts probing my face.
"Yes. I'm fine Christian. Please."
"Ok, ok." He says holding his hands up in defeat. "I'll get you some tea."
"Thank you." Christian stands and leaves.
"Over protective?" Mia asks, smiling over at me.
"More than ever before. I dread to think what he'll be like when I'm the size of a house."
"It's just how he is."
"I know." Christian can be over protective but that's what I love about him most, that and his sexpertise.
"I spoke to Kate earlier." I announce to Elliot as I look at my knotted fingers. He freezes at what he's doing then lifts his gaze to me.
"What did she say?" he asks.
"Enough. " I reply looking at Mia giving her a glare to leave.
"Umm..Ethan come help me with the lights outside."
"Oh ok." They wonder out hand in hand. Christian walks in and sits next to me.
"Here you are, Mrs Grey."
"Thank you, Mr Grey. Would you mind leaving us alone for a bit?" I ask trying to sweet smile him to let us be alone. He just stares at me.
"Please?" He looks over too Elliot who is sitting there with a sad look on his face.
"No funny business." He orders.
"Don't be silly. We're just going to talk. Now go." I try to shove him.
"Ok. Ok." He kisses my forehead then stands and leaves, shutting the door behind him.
"So? What did she say?"
"I'm going to be honest here."
"Be my guest."
"What you two are arguing about is silly, but, I can agree with you more than her. She is just getting over head with everything. Don't hold it against her."
"But she's not letting me involved. I just don't get why she doesn't want the ceremony at my mom's house."
"She just wants it to be special."
"I know but...This is so stupid!" he jumps from his seat and starts pacing around the room.
"Hey." I stand and go over to him and give him a comforting hug.
"Calm down. Everyone couple who is about to get married always have arguments."
"You and Christian didn't."
"Actually we did. Our vows but that's another story. Every couple argues. Listen, maybe you should call her and talk."
"You're right. This is stupid. Thanks Ana." He says and hugs me tighter.
We spend half an hour talking ways for Kate to listen to him. It won't be hard seeing as she can't resist him.
"I appreciate all this Ana. But I was hoping I could stay here for tonight?"
"Of course. We'd be more than happy to have you. I've got a feeling Mia and Ethan won't be leaving for a while either." I giggle.
"Everything ok in here?" Christian asks walking in. "And what do you think you're doing Elliot?"
"Sitting with my baby sister and baby nephew."
"Looks like you're a little too comfy with them. Move."
"Oh Christian. Stop it." I scold him. I push myself off the sofa and into Christian's arms. Elliot smiles at us and leaves the room.
"Mrs Grey. May I show you our house?" he says seductively.
"Haven't you already shown me the house?" I say then bite my lip.
"Mmm, yes I have but this will be outside." He pulls me out of the family lounge and quickly wraps me in a blanket.
"Come." He wraps my in his arms and leads me outside the house where Mia, Ethan, Elliot, Taylor and Gail are waiting.
"What are we looking at?" I ask. Christian walks me over to everyone and then turns me around. In a few seconds the house lights up with wonderful lighting.
"Oh it's wonderful!" I say with such gleam the smile on my face could explode.
"You like it?" Christian whispers in my ear.
"Oh Christian I love it!" I turn in his hold and kiss him deeply. I break away to turn to everyone else.
"Thank you. All of you. How about we get inside and get some hot chocolate?"
"Sounds like a wonderful idea, Ana." Mia says. We all head back into the house and enjoy the rest of the evening together.
A/N: Again apologies for the really late update, been having a few health issues but I'm fine now! So I look forward to your reviews. I'll try and update more when I can. Reviews much loved!