Anastasia POV

"No Ana, tell me."

Tell you. Tell you? How am I supposed to tell you that I fell so hard for you and would do anything for you. That I was scared for us and didn't want to burden you. That I want us to be a real family without having to worry about living arrangements. That I know how it feels to come from a broken home and I don't want that for our son.

"I wish.. You never imagine having a child like this. I just wish we were a family." I say looking down. That wasn't the entire truth but a large part of it.

"Ana," he says taking both of my hands in his "I.. I." he clears his throat "I care, a lot for you. We are a family and we will figure this out. Together."

"I care about you too Christian." I smile shyly up at him. I want to say more but I'm not sure how he would react and I wouldn't want to harp on the progress that I think we just made.

He kisses my forehead and I rest my head on his shoulder. Of all the moments we've spent together over the past year, this was definitely the most intimate. He pulled me to his side and I snuggled up to him as best as I could remembering his no-go areas. We didn't talk much really after that, I think we were both lost in our own thoughts but just knowing that he was there gave me comfort and hope that everything will work out.

Monday Morning

Christian POV

Walking in to GEH this morning was increasingly difficult mostly because I had to leave Ana. If I have to admit it to myself, I really missed her and now it makes me think of just how hard it will be when Teddy is home and I have to leave them both in the mornings. Home…

My mind almost started to toy with that word until I was interrupted by Andrea alerting me that Ros was coming in.

"You're late." She says teasingly.

"I'm aware." I didn't account for the difference in time it would take to get here this morning. Although it is about the same time and distance in the other direction of Escala, the traffic is much different. That, and the fact that I slept in a little later than expected and it took Taylor calling me to wake me up. At some point we must have fell asleep on the couch so I carried her to her room and put her in bed. While I was carrying her she snuggled in to me and that gesture was strangely comforting.

At the same time, I could tell that she was holding back last night when it came to whatever she wanted to tell me. I could see the battle in her body language and her eyes. And then her saying she wanted a family. I wa-

"Helloo! Earth to Christian." Somehow Ros is now standing in front of me with a worried look in her eyes. Once she see's that I've come back she walks back around and takes a seat across from my desk. "Where'd you go?" she asks candidly.

"Sorry. I just have a lot of stuff on my mind." I say. Had any other of my employee's ask me that, besides Gail or Taylor, they'd probably be fired for being so nosey but Ros has really become a friend over all the years we've worked together.

"Anything I can help with?" She says in a business matter. I guess she would think about this as business since I can't ever recall myself being the one to initiate personal conversations.

"No.. Actually yes. What I'm about to tell you isn't public knowledge and hopefully wont be so for some time. I have a son."

I wait for that information to sink in but instead of the reaction I thought she would have she starts laughing. I'm just staring at her watching and as she looks at my reaction her laughter turns to chuckles and then she stops.

"Wait, your serious?" she ask unbelieving.

"Yes." Because I'm sure she still doesn't believe me, I pull out my phone and show her a picture of Teddy. It's the picture I took last night right before he fell asleep. He was looking right at me. His dark copper locks and sparkling blue eyes are the perfect combination of his mother and I.

"Wow.. uh congratulations.." she says hesitantly. "Okay, how did you make that? I've never, ever seen you with someone let alone a woman."

"Ana and I were in a relationship. We've known each other for a little over a year now."

"Wow.. well you tell this 'Ana' I said congratulations as well. I can't wait to meet them. He is just too cute! What's his name?" Ros says in a weird baby voice that kind of freaks me out because I've heard her use many tones but not that one.

"Uh.. Theodore."

"That's a good name. So is he why you were late?" she ask handing me my phone back. I have to remember to print out some of these pictures I've been taking.

"Yes, and no. We told my parents yesterday and Ana and I were up late talking. Fell asleep."

"I see." she smirks at me.

"With that being said, I wont be here on Thursday. It'll be Teddy's first day home but I'll be available by phone if you really need me."

"Good to know."

"Besides a few other people not many know about him yet so I would appreciate it if we could keep this under tight wraps for a while. Of course you can tell Gwen but other than that-"

"I get it Christian. You can trust me."

"Thanks. Now back to business."

We get back to our regular unscheduled meeting of going over the things for the day and talking about any major deals that we are working on.

Before I know it, it's time to head to the Mile High Club to meet up with Elliot and Mia. So far all I've told them is that I have to tell them something.

Ana just texted me that she is on her way so we could be there around the same time. I requested that they be there a little bit earlier than Ana and I so they are already here.

I find Ana as soon as I walk through the elevator. She is sitting down in the small waiting area and when I approach her, she stands up.

I give her a kiss on the cheek in a way of greeting her and she blushes that adorable shade of pink. "Hey, how was work?"

"It was okay. How was your day?"

"Boring. I can't wait 'till Teddy gets home." she smiles.

"Me neither." Home.. "You ready?"

She takes a deep shaky breath and nods her head. I know she's nervous; I am too after how my dad reacted yesterday.

I place my hand at the small of her back and guide her to the room. Before I open the door I look over at Ana and give her a reassuring smile. I open the door and go in first to see Elliot and Mia joking around.

"Christian! About time. I thought I would actually have to pay for my own meal." Elliot jokes once he notices that I've stepped in the room. I notice that Ana is still in the doorway so I grab her hand and slightly pull her in to the room. Both Elliot and Mia are looking at Ana in shock. I didn't tell them I was bringing anyone with me, let alone this beautiful woman who has a death grip on my hand.

"And who do we have here? Are you lost? I can help you find your way." Elliot jokingly flirts. Joking or not.. I pull Ana more towards me and she giggles making me see even red.

"Mia, Elliot, this is Ana. Ana these are my siblings Elliot and Mia."

"It's nice to meet you both." Ana says.

"Oh my God! A girl. Christian bought a girl? You are with him right?" Mia asks. Ana giggles again but it turns in to a full blown laugh. I look over at her mostly amused.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have laughed." She says still stifling her giggle and affectionately placing her hand my face making me smile slightly.

I turn back to my siblings. "Yes, as I said her name is Ana and I bought her with me. Can we sit down now?"

Mia rolls her eyes and practically drags Ana over to the table while Elliot is string at me. Once I walk past him, he asks, "What did you do to get her?"

"I don't know" I reply before sitting down next to Ana.

Soon, a waiter comes in to take our orders. Mia orders a martin and caesar salad, Elliot orders a beer and pastrami sandwich while I order the tilapia and some wine. Once we are done, everyone turns toward Ana.

"Ummm.. you know what's best. Can you order for me?" she asks shyly.

"Sure. She'll have a bacon burger and iced tea." I look over to Ana for approval. I know bacon-burgers are on of her favorites. She nods and I do that same to dismiss the waiter.

"Thanks." She smiles at me.

"So, how long have you two known each other?" Mia asks excitedly. Here comes the inquisition.

"A little over a year." Ana answers.

I guess it has been that long. Well, if you count the first couple of months that we were somewhat communicating, our contract, and the months o the pregnancy, we have known each other for quite some time and I hadn't realized it.

"And we're just now meeting you?" Mia says unbelievable and glaring at me.

"We were keeping a low profile." Ana, gratefully answers for me.

The waiter comes back with our drinks and tells us that our meals will be out shortly. Ana takes a sip of her tea and grimaces. "What's wrong?" I ask her.

"This has alcohol in it." she says quietly.

I start to see red. I asked for a simple iced tea, that waiter had to right to assume that I wanted alcohol to be in it. I start to stand up but Ana puts her hand on my leg instantly calming me.

"It's okay, I just wasn't expecting it."

"Are you sure?" I ask lowering my voice a little bit seeing as we have yet to break the news.

"Yeah, I can just do.. that tomorrow." She says. In context I understand that she is talking about breast feeding. Wow, who would have thought I would be sitting across the table from my siblings talking about breast milk for my son. I shake my head at the thought and look across the table. Elliot is frowning and smirking and Mia has a grin on her face that I'm surprised her face is split in two.

"So, Ana what is it you do? I mean you must be a miracle worker because I don't know this guy sitting across from me." Elliot jokes.

Ana giggles while I glare playfully at Elliot. "No, I'm just an Editor for a publishing house downtown. You have a construction and architecture company right? Christian has shown me some of your work, it's really impressive."

"Well.. thanks." Elliot, my tough-as-nails brother just blushed. This is priceless!

"What are you up to Mia?" I ask. Last I knew, she wanted to be a chef after she came back from studying culinary arts in France but so far she hasn't done anything to my knowledge.

"Well, I have this friend and I've been helping him out with this fashion line that he's created and we're thinking of launching in a few months." Mia states proudly.

"Wow, sis. I can't wait to see it." Elliot says.

"Me neither." I'm kind of stunned that she is actually doing something but at the same time, I know Mia and she isn't one who sticks with things through the end. And this person is a guy? "So, who is this guy? What's his name?"

"You'll find out eventually." She responds strongly and defiantly.

"So.. what kind of clothes does he make?" Ana asks trying to cut the building tension.

Ana and Mia go on talking about who ever this guy is and what he's doing. I look over at Elliot and we share silent communication about finding out who this fucker that Mia's beens spending all this time with is.

Dinner goes by exceptionally well. Unlike the other times I have shared a meal exclusive with Mia and Elliot, there is light chatter throughout the meal and a light atmosphere around the table.

As a surprise for Ana, I ordered her some sorbet that I had the chef make especially for her. Sometimes if I had a late meeting I would bring her home some.

I look over at Ana and see her eyes widen as the bowl comes towards her.

"Mmmm. I remember I was craving this so much one night and I was going crazy so Taylor.." she lets the words trail. And just like that I was reminded of what a mess this really is. For a little bit of time it was nice to imagine that things are normal but they're not. And we really need to talk about that. I still can't believe that they did that. I can understand it, honestly, I mean look at me, but that doesn't mean that it still doesn't hurt.

"Hey, where'd you go?" Elliot asks waving his hand in front of my face. I shake my head to try and chase away the troubling thoughts.

"I didn't know they made sorbet! I want some!"

"No." I say harsher than intended. "The chef will only make it for Ana and I don't think she wants to share." I say trying to throw a joke in somehow.

"Sorry Mia but Christian's right." Ana smiles shyly and Mia pouts.

Everyone has finished eating their respective desert and true to her word, Ana wouldn't share, even with me. Now that I start to think about it though, that's probably best because now I'm starting to remember some of the things we've done with that. The first time I bought it home I bought some I fed it to her and when it a little bit dripped-

"So, when's the next time we're gonna do this 'cause I have to say, this was fun."

"Yeah, and we have to go shopping!" Mia half squeals loudly.

"I don't know but I don't think I will have time for quite a while." Ana says looking at me. I guess that's my cue so I get out the copies of the same photo that we gave my parents just yesterday.

"I think we'll be really busy with him." I say while sliding over the photos to them.

It takes them a second to connect the dots.

Mia: "Oh my God!"

Elliot: "Holy Shit!"

"And who is this cutie?" Mia asks skeptically looking between the two of us. I see Elliot doing the same thing.

"He's your nephew."

"As in like..?" Elliot asks pointing between the two of us. Ana and I both nod.

"Holy shit. Congrats baby bro!"

"Ooo what's his name? What size is he? You know I have to go shopping! Where is he?" Mia ask all without taking a breath.

"Shit. Do Mom and Dad know?"

"Yes, we told them yesterday." I say with a tight face. This seems to be going well so far and I don't want to ruin it. "It's a long story and-"

"Christian didn't know until he was born; I'm sorry." Ana blurts out and looks down.

I think Elliot and Mia get that this isn't something I want to talk about so we move past that specific detail for now.

"So what's his name and when do we get to meet him?"

Author's Note: How do you think Kate should come in to the picture/ do you want Kate in this story?

Sorry for any mistakes but it's late so I will edit tomorrow.

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