I had to split what I wanted into two chapters but the next update is coming tonight (Or today depending on what your time zone is) so let me know what you think :)

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It had been three weeks since Jade had been in the hospital and most of the scratches, bruises and marks had gone from her body. Even her stitches were now out and she was starting to heal quite well, getting on somewhat better with Luke than she had previously as well.

Christian was spending a lot more time with his granddaughter and Jade knew why. He knew that there was probably going to be a little one running around again with him and Ana at some point, and he was trying to get at least partially used to the idea.

Jade didn't really mind, she had started painting again and it was helpful to have a babysitter frankly. Now that the swellings and bruises had gone down she was clearly much happier being back to how she had been, not so annoyed with the everyday aspects of life.

No one was allowed to see Jade's work as usual until it was completed, but Luke had been shown it and was pretty impressed. Elliot had also had two of his clients commission paintings from Jade and she was regularly covered in flecks of paint.

Elliot had come over to visit Jade on a Monday between clients and was sat in the living room playing with Faith as Jade moved around the kitchen making a bottle and two coffee's. Elliot smiled over at her 'it's a bit pathetic on my part when my own niece is married with a kid before I'm even engaged, isn't it?'.

Jade laughed 'well I was hardly middle aged when I got married was I? And anyway, as long as it'a not Gia you marry then it's fine'.

Elliot smirked 'you didn't like her? And anyway that boat has sailed'. 'no, I really really didn't like her, and that boats been replaced by one called Kate has it?'. Elliot smirked again 'yeah. What do you think of her?'.

Jade rolled her eyes and placed the two coffee's down on the table, handing Elliot the bottle and he began feeding Faith. 'You know I like her, she's good for you, calms you down a bit. I wouldn't have invited her to my wedding if I didn't like her would I?'. Elliot nodded, looking happy.

'So, are you going to this Birthday party Mia's insisting on throwing?'. Jade nodded, sipping her coffee 'yeah, Gail's looking after Faith again. That woman's a life saver, and now I'm not breast feeding it makes everything easier. I can't really miss it can I?'. Elliot shook his head 'it doesn't look good if you miss your own Dad's birthday'.

They talked casually for a long time before Elliot eventually had to go to another meeting, leaving Jade to search for what to wear to her fathers birthday party.

On the night of the party Faith was being looked after upstairs with Gail when Jade came back downstairs, just before Christian and Ana arrived. She looked stunning,wearing a short purple silk dress, her long brown legs out and the outfit was topped off with a pair of sky high black heels and a black bracelet, her hair in a long side ponytail.

Jade spotted John Flynn getting a drink and moved over quickly 'hey, is Rhian here?' he looked up and smiled 'Yeah, I think she's calling the babysitter to check in. How are you doing?'. Jade shrugged 'not bad, Faith's upstairs, I'm getting on well with my Dad, and me and Luke are doing a lot better'. John smiled and kissed her cheek 'I'm very glad to hear it dear. We should get ready, your Father's here any minute'.

Christian and Ana both looked incredibly surprised at the rousing cheers as they walked into the party, both blinking in surprise. Jade hurried over and kissed Christian on the cheek 'Happy Birthday Dad'. He looked happy, smiling back at his daughter 'did you plan this with Mia?'. She smiled innocently 'of course. Now, enjoy yourself'.

Jade kissed Ana on the cheek and merged back into the crowd as Christian took the moment to announce the engagement. Jade already knew of course, she was the first person who'd found out.

She idly followed Ana's line of sight and saw Elena's gaping expression at the news and smiled smugly at the sight, pleased to see Ana and Christian looking so pleased.

About an hour in to the evening Jade motioned for her father to follow her into a side living room and he looked a little confused. 'Jade...you alright?'. She had a huge beaming expression on her face and turned back to him 'Happy Birthday Dad'.

She pulled a sheet off the huge canvas he hadn't really noticed until that point and gasped a little. It was the huge canvas print he had seen months before that he had secretly wanted to have himself but had thought Jade had sold it.

It was the huge image of a tree on the horizon of a huge meadow dotted with flowers and the leaves gently falling off the tree.

Christian looked stunned, it was even better than he'd remembered it 'Jade...oh my god, I thought you'd sold this?'. She shook her head, grinning slightly 'no, I was meant to but Elliot told me how much you liked it, so I did another piece for the guy, kept this one. Things got a bit crazy since then, thought this was a good time to give it to you'.

Christian smiled, a huge, warm, genuine smile. 'Thanks, this is incredible...wow... Thanks honey'. Jade blinked in surprise at her fathers term of endearment and hugged him back.

'Well, you'd better get back to your admirers, I'm gonna go talk to Mia'. Christian went out the door and right, heading back to the main party, Jade heading left, towards where she'd seen Mia heading earlier.

Jade got to the study entrance just as she saw a tipsy Mia leaving with a bright yellow drink, and she witnessed Elena slip in the still open door. Jade was curious why she'd be in Carrick's study but saw Ana standing inside too.

Jade only listened for two minutes to Elena's torrent of abuse aimed at Ana before she moved into the room herself.

Next Chapter within the hour- I just didn't want one *huge* Chapter.

That was pretty happy and sweet right? Well not for long!

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