So I'm trying to be a good little writer and update more so, here ya go. And it's a long chapter! Oh, and we will now see that Christian and Maddie have another thing in common- they're both a bit of a potty mouth! (Fair warning)

Devangel6- Yes, she lied, but let's just say Maddie is about to get some stuff off of her chest. ;) Also, I know Kate is so professional, and she did sense something funny, but she believed Maddie. Kate thinks that she is just wishful thinking.

Cierra- Yes, we will learn what is up Jennifer's butt and why she took Maddie. Just wait. I hope it's shocking enough for you!

Anyways, I hope you enjoy!

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She and Nick got into the car and headed back to the school after dropping off the family at the airport. For some reason, she really wanted to go with them, away from here. She knew something was up. Jen and Eric weren't telling the truth. She was sick of all this lying. She hated herself for not jumping on that plane with Kate. She was so familiar. But with all the self-doubt that Jen has pushed on her over the years, she was scared. That is her real issue: confidence in herself. She constantly tells herself she's not good enough for anyone or anything. Pierre had even gotten angry when that happened. She thought about their conversation on the drive back home. Nick had dropped her off, asking if she wanted a ride home, but Maddie wanted to walk. As she went down the dirt road towards her house, she re-encountered the memory with Pierre.

"I'm just not good at this. I don't think I'm good enough for you." This whole thing started with Pierre saying a simple compliment. He had told her she was beautiful. He had told her that she was the one, and Maddie just didn't listen. This was when their relationship got rough.

"Why don't you believe it? Why do you always doubt yourself? Do they tell you aren't good enough?" He spat out the word they like it was poison on his tongue.

"Don't you dare bring Jen and Eric in this mess. They are kind to me. End of story."

"What is it that makes you this way? As much as I tell you, you never believe in what I say. You are my world, Maddie."

"Stop. Please. I'm not good enough for you. I'm not good enough for anyone." She started to walk away, but Pierre pulled her arm back and kissed her fiercely, his love and passion for her behind it. He pulled away and saw that tears were streaming down Maddie's face. He cupped her face, bringing her eyes to his. Maddie choked down a sob. "My real parents, Jen and Eric said that they didn't want me." Pierre's eyes turned very sad, and he kissed her sweetly.

"Madeline, don't ever doubt yourself. Ever. Do you understand?"

She nodded.

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Maddie sighed and entered her small house. After her conversation with her real father, she now thought that Pierre was right. Jen and Eric lied. She was so done. Maddie didn't understand why her anger came upon her so fast, but it probably was because she was starting to put together the pieces.

"How did it go, Maddie?" Jen asked.

"Fine." She mumbled, obviously not wanting to talk.

"Was gift nervous?" Jen kept asking.

"Yes. But she'll be fine."

"Did you cry?"

"No."

"Did they?"

"If you want all the details, maybe you should've been there." She snapped. She hated when Jen asked so many questions.

"Oh, don't get an attitude with me. You're just upset." Jen said, disapprovingly. She was sitting on the couch, a red blanket draped over her legs. She had her glasses on, and she was re-reading one of her favorite books: To Kill A Mockingbird.

"I don't have an attitude." She replied harshly. She just didn't want to talk to her. She just wanted the truth. Something burbled up inside her and she had an outburst. "God damn it, Jen, will you tell me the fucking truth?"

Jen's eyes snapped up, fury appearing in her pupils in less than a second. "Watch your language, young lady! Don't you ever speak like that again! What are you talking about?"

"Tell me the truth about my parents. I mean, you've already taken me, it's not like I can go back, but tell me; Did you kidnap me?"

Jen threw off her blanket and got right in her face. "KIDNAP YOU?! You are ridiculous! I am not a criminal! What the hell is your problem?"

"Jen, I'm old enough to know, tell me!"

"You want to know? I've told you, they didn't want-" Jen started saying, but Maddie knew where she was going. Eric had now entered the room, but didn't get in the middle of the cat fight.

"Oh, don't play that bullshit! I'm not fucking stupid!" A hot, fast slap hit her hard across the face.

"Don't you dare do this to me. Go to your room." Jen looked furious.

"I know! Kate and Elliot, they're my aunt and uncle. My real family." Maddie wasn't done.

"Well, obviously they didn't care, because you're still here! If they'd cared, they would've take you with them. If it wasn't for us, you would be living a horrible life. Besides, Christian owed me. " Jen's breathing was harsh, she could strike again any moment.

"Owed you? What, money?" What the hell is going on.

"He owed me, okay? It doesn't concern you."

Maddie's heart and mind we're broken. She couldn't do this anymore. She wouldn't tell them about the letter. But she had one more card to play. "I talked to him."

Eric now piped in, his eyes wide with panic. "You what?"

"My real dad. I talked to him. On the phone."

Eric's face became horrified, and Jen's face became even more red. "Did you tell him your pitiful sob story? Hmm? Tell him how you're living half way around the world? Is your daddy going to come get his princess?" Jen spat her words at Maddie, taunting her.

Maddie choked down a sob. "No."

"I thought so. Get in your room." Jen pointed towards the door.

Maddie ran in as fast as she could through her bedroom door, thankful that there is a lock on the inside. She sobbed into her pillow. She was so angry, and heartbroken. When the tears were dry, she sat and really thought about all of her memories. She gathered as much information as possible and came to one conclusion: She was kidnapped. Her parents love her. Sending the letter was the right thing to do.

That night, she had a nightmare. She was her age, but she was back on the bus. She was pulled off by Eric. But this time, they weren't so friendly. They glared at her as they drove away. She tried to ask them where she was going, but all they said was for her to shut up. She looked out the window, and the trees were moving. Fast. In matters of seconds, they were at the airport. Jen had tied her hands behind her back. She walked in front of them, then her real parents showed up. Christian Grey, Ana Grey, Teddy and Phoebe, and Christian's beloved security.

"Let her go!" He yelled. Maddie thrashed and tried to pull away from Jen and Eric. She hadn't realized before, but she was being gagged by a thin cloth. She managed to pull it away.

"Let me go. Please." She pleaded.

"No! You are mine! Christian owed that to me." Jen said.

All of a sudden, her whole family vanished into thin air.

Maddie was on her knees. Eric and Jen looked down at her, and gave her a blood-curdling smile. Then, with a swift pound to the head, she was out.

She sprang up, gasping for air. A small light shined through the cheap window pane. Maddie focused on getting oxygen to her lungs. The thick air didn't help. Her clothes were drenched with sweat. What the hell? She had never had a dream about Jen and Eric being abusive. Until Jen slapped you across the cheek last night. She couldn't believe all that happened last night. And she didn't want to wake up and smell the roses this morning. And what was that about her father owing him. Like, a debt? Money? She knew her father had that, and would be more than happy to pay. She shook her head. She just wanted answers. She decided that she was going to just suck it up, and pray to God that they get her letter.

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"What do you mean? She knew?"

Kate swallowed and nodded. "Her letter, it's addressed to Christian and Ana Grey. Read the first line. She must've known."

Elliot took the paper from his wife, and his anger was clear in his eyes. "No. It can't be."

Kate's chin wobbled. "It's right there, Elliot. Oh my God."

Elliot kept reading, until her finished the letter.

Your daughter,

Madeline Grey

Kate clutches her hand over her mouth. "Oh my God. What are we going to do?"

"We are going to tell Christian first. Then I'm sure he'll notify authorities." Elliot's face scrunched up. They were right within our grasp! Fuck, I had dinner with them!

Kate sat still in awe, tears spilling over her bottom lid. Elliot grabbed her hand and soothed her. "There is nothing we can do right now, babe. We'll do something when we land. Don't worry about it right now, we have two long flights ahead of us."

Kate nodded, but couldn't get one blink of sleep on the plane, overwhelmed with guilt and worry.

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Maddie felt so much better after writing that letter. She knew that she would get in trouble if Eric or Jen ever found out, but she didn't care. She had said what she wanted to say. She felt good, but then doubts also swirled around her mind. Their address could have changed. Maybe Kate will accidently forget about it. No, Kate is family, she won't forget. She tried to shake them off by playing the piano. She forced herself to get lost into the piece. It seemed weird, but she could think when she played, the notes on the page were not really seen, and it took no thought for her eyes to read and send it to her fingers to play. It was like she was pulled away from the real world. After a little tuning, the piano was as good as new. But all the pianos were the same, except for one. The sleek grand piano at her real house, with her real mother and father. She recalled the multiple times she played on the gorgeous piano, the feel of the keys beneath her fingers. It was easy to play on that piano; there was no force to play a certain note. And the best part about playing that piano was that her daddy taught her on that piano. Oh Daddy. Maddie couldn't believe she actually talked to her father. And she was mad at herself that she just didn't tell him who she was. But she would have gotten in trouble. She remembered the first time Jen yelled at her. She was nine years old. She was coloring a picture for school in England and at the top she had written Madeline Grey. Jennifer had snatched the paper from the young girl and tore it to shreds. Maddie remembered crying and crying and then Jennifer squeezed her arm so tight that day, and forced Maddie to look at her.

"Do not write Madeline Grey ever again. Do you understand? You are Madeline Roberts, not Madeline Grey. You will never use that name again. Do not tell anyone your true name. Do you understand?"

Maddie nodded, dry heaves racking her body. "Yes."

"Yes what?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Good girl. Dry your tears and why don't you color another one, hmm?" Jen gave a sweet smile and kissed her forehead.

Maddie frowned at the memory. She knows something was wrong about her living arrangements, but they told her not to question it. Maddie didn't know if she trusted Jen and Eric. Despite their brawl, they have been nothing but good to Maddie. Giving her anything she wanted. She wasn't totally miserable, she was more frustrated as to why she was living with them. Hopefully her real parents could clear that up for in her letter. Jen and Eric had fully forgiven her, for fear of losing their 'adopted' daughter. Maddie forced herself to pretend that everything was okay, but if her family doesn't come and get her soon, she decided that when she is eighteen, she will run away.

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Kate, Elliot, and Gift were greeted at the airport. Grace, Carrick, Mia, Ethan, Christian, and Ana all hold balloons and a sign that reads "Welcome Home Kate, Elliot and Gift!" Kate couldn't help the tears that fell as she rushed into Ana, her dear, dear friend's arms. "Oh, Ana! I've missed you!"

"Me too, Kate. Don't make me cry, too!" They all embraced each other. Then Kate grabbed Gift's hand. "Everyone, this is Gift. She was a student at the school, and is now our daughter. Gift, welcome to the family!" Grace was the first to come kiss Gift on the cheek. It was a good thing that Gift knew a lot of English.

"Thank you. It's nice to meet you all." Gift smiled. She shook hands with Ana and then Christian. She stopped dead in her tracks, staring into his bright gray eyes that seemed so familiar.

Christian smiled. "Welcome home, Gift."

Gift shook her head, then did a formal curtsy. She smiled at them both and returned to Kate's side.

"Let's eat some American food! I'm starving!" Elliot cried. They all chuckled, and exited the airport.

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All of the Grey's left the restaurant, full and happy that Elliot and Kate were home. It was two o' clock, and Gift was drifting to sleep on Elliot's shoulder. Kate laughed. "Time-zone change. It's about midnight in Zambia." Then she yawned. Elliot grabbed her hand, and yawned also.

Christian chuckled. "I'll drive you guys home, go ahead, doze off."

Kate closed her eyes, then frowned, remembering something. She nudged Ana's arm. "I need to talk to you."

Ana looked worriedly at her friend. "It can wait, Kate. You're exhausted. We can talk when you've accustomed to the time change."

Kate blinked, still frowning, but then the sleep over-powered her.

A couple hours later, they pulled into their house. Kate smiled at Elliot and woke him up. "We're home!" She said, and leaned over and kissed Elliot.

"I didn't know how to do Gift's room, so she will sleep in the guest room for a while until she figures out what she wants to do with it!" Ana exclaimed.

"I'll take Gift upstairs." The young girl was still asleep. Though she was fifteen, she was as light as a feather. Elliot carried her up to the guest room with ease. He put her underneath the covers, kissed her fore head, and shut the door behind her.

When he returned downstairs, Christian, Ana, and Kate were bringing in their luggage.

"Just leave them there. I'll get to them tomorrow." Kate said. She hurried over to Elliot's side. "Home sweet home." She whispered, and kissed his lips.

Ana and Christian stood, holding hands. "Well, we better get going." Christian said.

"No! Wait! I have to give you guys something." Kate pulled the letter from her back pocket. "Here."

Ana grabbed it and pulled it out. She read it casually then something hit her. She clamped her hand over her mouth, and sunk into the couch.

"Ana! What is it?" Christian asked, clutching to her arm, his face full of worry.

She handed him the letter, shock stuck upon her face. He read the letter, and then his eyes widened. "Madeline?" he croaked.

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Another cliff hanger. I love it! So this was suppose to be two different chapters, but apparently the last one still wasn't long enough (I'm really trying!) so I combined them. . Oh, and hello to my new story followers! Toodles! xoxo