Christian channelled his energies into getting Ana back, brainstorming how to do it. He'd been crushed even further by Jade's words but had decided to give her at least five days to cool down. She had been beyond angry, he didn't even know the word for it- livid didn't even cover it either. Had he been that bad of a father? Admittedly he'd always known that Jade and he weren't exactly close, but he hadn't expected the outpouring of emotion from her.
Christian wanted his daughter back with him but frankly he knew that for at least a few days that wasn't going to happen. Christian had taken Luke's advice and a dozen long stemmed roses had been sent to Ana the ext day. That night however Christian spent alone with his thoughts and his nightmares, the two most precious things in his life had walked away from him.
Ana had received the roses at her otherwise empty apartment after a long first day at work. She had sat down to watch tv when another knock at the door interrupted her. Ana wandered over and opened the door, surprised at who was there. Jade was wearing grey sweat pants and a white top, which only highlighted how much her belly had grown. She looked tired and drawn, hair in a messy bun.
Ana blinked in surprise 'Jade...hi...do you wanna come in?'. Jade nodded and came in, glancing around the apartment 'nice place, the Kavanagh's I'm assuming?'. Ana smiled 'yeah, graduation present for us. Are you okay?'.
She was looking over Jade and she shrugged 'not bad. I'm going out of town for a few days and was on my way out...I thought I'd come here quickly'. Ana sat down heavily on the sofa 'Christian told you then?'.
Jade nodded 'yes, well he and I aren't talking anymore. I just wanted to make something clear- Christian Grey has never been much of a father, that's too late to change. But you've been his saviour, whatever you're doing and whatever happened between you it can't be worth leaving him behind. This has changed him- for the better- and no one else had done that before, no matter how many women he tied up and fucked'.
Ana blanched at Jade's harsh words but didn't really know what to say, Jade filling in the gaps in conversation
'I'm no longer speaking to Christian but whatever happened between the two of you I want to make something clear- you've seen the dark and thanks to you the test of us have seen the light- he's not seeing this baby but not seeing you again will crush him more... Please, just try again. I can deny him his grandchild but I cant live with him not being with the only person he's ever loved- imagine if he'd told me I couldn't date Luke- I would have defied him anyway but that's not the point. I have never loved like that before and I never will again to be honest- it wouldn't matter if Luke and I split up and didn't speak for years, he would still be the love of my life. As much as it pains me to say it, Christian Grey is your Luke Sawyer, don't let something like that skip through your fingers'.
There was a long pause before Ana said anything, deep in thought 'why are you cutting contact with him?'
'he's failed as a parent, that's all I want to say about it. Just promise me you won't give up without giving him a chance?'. Ana was confused but thoughtful, agreeing to consider her proposal as Jade left the apartment.
Luke walked out of Taylor's office and passed Christian who was coming into the apartment from the lift. 'Luke, can you bring me the files from Welch in my study'. It wasn't a question and Luke turned back to get the files as Christian walked towards his study.
Luke knocked on the open door and Christian glanced up as he put the file on the table 'How are things going with Ana then?'. Christian opened the file and clenched his jaw, blatantly avoiding speaking to or looking at Luke. 'Christian...have I done something wrong?' Christian looked up with dark eyes 'let's not do this now Luke'. He shook his head 'no, you'll tell me now what I've done'. 'YOU haven't done anything, it's Jade, she said I couldn't see the baby'.
Luke looked astounded, his mouth dropped slightly and his eyes were wide with shock. 'She said WHAT?'. Christian raised an eyebrow 'you didn't know?'. Luke shook his head, still looking annoyed 'of course she didn't, I wouldn't have agreed to that decision and I definitely wouldn't have let her go to Portland'. Christian looked confused 'She's gone to Portland? She's due in a few weeks!'.
Luke sighed, scratching his stubble distractedly 'yes, well she's got art work on display at Josè's show so she's gone down there- I'm driving down tomorrow when I finish here. Jade's staying with Jenny, if anything happens I can get there in 50 minutes on a flight. I tried to stop her but, well...you know what she's like'.
Christian ran a hand through his hair 'I'm taking Ana in Charlie Tango tomorrow, she wants to see the show... Come with us'. Luke nodded distractedly 'yeah, right I'm sorry but I really need to go and ring my wife'. Christian nodded and Luke walked quickly from the room, pressing speed-dial.
Jade was sitting in her hotel room with her feet up, watching a film sleepily. Jenny was out shopping and she was on her own, waiting for Jose to come and meet her. Jade saw her mobile ringing and answered it with a stifled yawn 'Luke? I thought you were working?'.
She could easily hear the anger in his voice 'you told your father he couldn't see our child? What the fuck Jade?'. She was surprised but bit back immediately 'he's my father Luke' 'yeah? Well he's my father in law, don't be so petulant and childish Jade, you can't meddle in the life of our baby before it's even born- stop being so fucking selfish and get over your problems with your dad-'. Jade didn't listen to any more. Her hormones were racing and she was shattered and barely awake.
Without thinking she threw the phone against the wall in a fit of anger. Luke had no idea on what she was upset about or why, she couldn't be dealing with him right now. AsJade broke down in tears she felt a painful twinge across her stomach, making her cry out in both panic and pain.