Chapter Thirty Four: Chasing Clouds with an Angel

Still at Tamera Apartment: 11:00AM

Ted sat with his parents in Tamera's living room as he listened to the shower run from the back. He was not where he wanted to be. He took a deep breath and returned his focus to parents. "So what's up? What did you want to talk to me about?"

"There was nothing really that we really wanted to discuss. We were both just so worried about you? You were really upset yesterday and your dad said you were still a little upset when he dropped you off. Then we tried to call you and you didn't answer … I'm kind of surprise to find you here," Ana confessed.

"Why? Tamera is my best friend I practically live over here." Teddy looked at the concerned look on his mother's face. "What's wrong mom?"

"Nothing Teddy," she said even though she couldn't put her finger on it, something worried her about Ted and Tam getting too close. She was hoping that Christian was right and it was just that she was feeling extra sensitive about losing her first born sort of speak.

"I can tell something's wrong … what is it?"

"You're mother was wondering if you and Tamera wanted to fly in Charlie Tango with us?" Ana frowned at Christian. She didn't understand why he said it was her idea or when he came up with the idea to take them all on a plan ride. She knew he had his reasons so she didn't complain.

"Uh … I don't know if Tam had plans," Ted said hesitantly. Teddy knew that he'd personally been excited about spending the day with Tam, but there was nothing better than soaring above the clouds. He was sure that Tamera would love so he had to ask her. He got up and went to ask her when his mother stopped him.

"Teddy, where are you going?" Ana asked.

"To ask Tamera if she wants to go," he answered and gave his mother a confused look. She was really acting weird.

"Isn't she still in the shower?" Ana's voice hitched up a notch. Ted hadn't even thought about that he was just going to peak his head in and ask her.

"I don't know probably." Teddy shrugged and continued down the hall anyway. He strode to the bathroom door and knocked a little before opening the door and peaking inside. Tamera was out of the shower and drying off. She jumped slightly alarmed at Teddy's presence but then issued him a little smile.

"Your parent's gone?" He slid into the bathroom with her and drank in the sight of her body.

"No, they wanted to know if you wanted to go up in Charlie Tango. I am supposed to be in here asking you," he said as he moved Tam's hands and undid her towel.

"Teddy stop!" She snatched her towel closed. "You're parents are right outside!" He hunched his shoulders in a so what sort of fashion.

"Did you wanna go?" Tam gave it some real thought. Teddy always talked about how he loved flying. Plus, this would be a way to bond more with his parents.

"Okay," she nodded. "I just need to finish up here and I'll be right out."

"Can I help?" Teddy said scooping her up in his arms.

"No, all you'll do is slow me down … but later we will have some alone time I promise." She wrapped her arms around Ted's neck and gave him a peck on the lips.

"You like doing that don't you?" She nodded and grinned at him playfully.

"Now get lost Grey! I need to finish drying off."

"Have you ever been in a helicopter before Tamera?" Christian asked as they all got settled in Charlie Tango.

"No, I've been on a private jet a time or two, but nothing like this. I bet you feel closer to the sky in this." Tamera took a nervous breath she was a little afraid of heights but she didn't want to ruin this for Teddy so she kept it too herself.

"Yeah you feel like you can touch the clouds." Teddy beamed at Tam and she tried really heard to give the same expression back to him.

"Everybody ready?" Christian asked as Tamera felt the helicopter rise from the landing she reached out and grabbed Teddy's hand tightly. Her grip alarmed him and he noticed that she had her eyes clamped shut. She hated taking off in airplanes, she feared the take off would be so much worse.

"Hey," Teddy cooed. "Tam, open your eyes everything's fine." She looked at Teddy and he smoothed his hand over cheek. "Look at the sky isn't it beautiful?" She turned and looked at the perfect blue sky paired with cotton like clouds. They were touching the heavens. "I'm in heaven with an angel." He kissed her hand and Tamera looked back at him. Ana looked back at the two, she wondered if they both knew that Christian and she could both hear their conversation through their headset.

"I'm no angel Teddy, but I like that you hold me in such high regard." She chuckled. "This isn't that bad. I was scared at first but it's peaceful. Thank you for inviting me."

"You're welcome," Christian said and his voice in her ears alarmed her.

"Uh Mr. Grey, I didn't realize …," she stammered.

"That I could hear you yeah, we heard all of that. I'm glad you and my son finally got it together. It will make my life far easier I'm sure." Tamera felt her face get heated and she narrowed her eyes at Teddy.

"I didn't say anything that I wouldn't say in front of anybody Tam, I do think you are an angel and damned near perfect. I'm glad you're up here with me." Ana watched at how intense the eye contact was between the couple sitting behind them. She could feel the tension and chemistry so thick in the air. She couldn't deny that what they shared was real and that her little boy had found love. She still was worried though, what if it didn't end well and Teddy ended up bitter like Phoebe or worse. Maybe that was her worry all along, what if it didn't last? She was ready to go into business with this young lady and she didn't want to end up taking sides because Tamera would never win. Ana shook those thoughts from her head and she smiled. Hopefully they'd end up like Christian and she did welded together and stronger than ever only time would tell.

After the ride they landed back atop Escala's rooftop. Tamera checked her phone her dad had called her she quickly called him back. "Hey daddy!"

"Did you forget you were supposed to visit me today and go over some of the plans that Theodore has already started working on?" Tamera slapped her forehead that had completely slipped her mind, but in her defense she'd had a crazy past 24 hours.

"Sorry daddy, I completely forgot. I should be able to make it there around dinner time."

"That's fine baby girl, actually you're Uncle and Gina are coming over, maybe I'll throw some steaks on the grill and we'll hang by the indoor pool." She looked to Teddy and groaned inwardly.

"Uh, can Teddy come?" She blurted out before she could change her mind. Teddy frowned where exactly was he going now?

"Sure baby girl, the more the merrier. I'll get Shea to make a list just text me with how many people are coming. See ya later princess." She hung up and the Grey family looked at her inquisitively.

"My dad's throwing an impromptu cook in, if you like steak you're more that welcome to come." Teddy gave a half smirk. Steak he knew he like her father there was no doubt in his mind that he would go.

"We'd be delighted to go," Ana smiled as she held Christian hand.

"Yeah I've been wondering about this pad that Isaac is always talking about," Christian added and Tamera texted her father the additions to the party.

"My dad is a major home body he spent years getting this house together before he finally moved in and he's constantly tweaking it." She placed her phone back in her purse. "I'd like a smaller space personally; it'd feel more intimate and … cozy. Anyways, we probably could head over there whenever, but we should probably stop and get bathing suits because it's going to be by the pool." Tamera was a little nervous about having the Grey's merge with her family. It was the whole reason she was kind of against her family going to Aspen with the Grey's it seemed that fate was making her address her insecurities early in her new relationship. Teddy took Tam's hand as they walked back to his father's car. She felt her anxiety dissolve at the mere touch of his hand. How did he do that? She looked up at him bewildered by his ability to know when she needed comforting.

"So we going to tell your dad we're dating?" He whispered as he wrapped his arm around her waist.

"Yeah, if we get the chance to," she mumbled.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Oh, you'll see." They climbed into the back of the car and Tam gave Christian directions to her dad's house. She settled in and enjoyed the ride. Today was most definitely not what she'd expected but it her relationship with Teddy could endure this it could endure anything.

Author's Note: Hey People I'm sorry that it's been a while since I've update. I've been really tired lately. I needed some downtime. I hope you all enjoyed the chapter. Please read, review, and no flames!