Hello? Anyone there? I. Am. Sorry. I haven't updated in so long. But I'm doing this for You guys! Instead of my math homework! Whoop! But I did have a good reason for being MIA. I have been skimming over all three books, to get a better grasp on the character's traits. The second one I had memorized, (it's my favorite). But I have them on my phone, so I can pull up the app whenever and be anti-social at school. So here you go, loves.

Also, if anybody is interested in my life. Here's what's been going on:

1. You know in America, high school football games? And at half time the marching band plays? And there's that guy/girl on the podium thing, moving their hands? The Drum Major? Well, that'll be me next year. Yes, I got it! And I'm uber-excited! I'm going to be a junior next year, and I beat out last year's drum major who's going to be a senior. If that makes any sense. I caused quite the commotion! Oh did I mention that I'm also singing in the show? Yeah, that's a thing now.

2. I got in NHS (National Honors Society) this thing for nerdy smart people. I'm a bit surprised I got in.

3. Still no license. Shoot me now.

4. I saw wicked again. The play. Pretty good.

! I am now working again. Making Snow cones/balls. Shaved ice with syrup. Yum.

And that's about it. But I promise I didn't forget about you. Anyway, read on!

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Ana came in and hung up her blazer after work. Christian wasn't home yet, and Ana left a little early to check on her daughter. She found her on the couch in the living room. Maddie's eyes were zoned out on an object, deep in though. She looked right up when Ana knocked on the door.

"Hey sweetie." Ana engulfed her daughter in her arms. She stroked her hair, enjoying this silent embrace.

"I'm sorry mom. I just need to sort through stuff. Something is missing."

"Darling, do not apologize at all. Dr. Flynn, though he's getting old, is a very kind doctor. He helped your father for a long time, before I even met him."

"Really? Dad seems so, perfect."

Ana smiled. "Yes, on the outside he does. But your father had a very tragic childhood. He's much happier now, but he wasn't before. It took a lot of effort from Dr. Flynn to help Christian get out of his shell. Why don't you go freshen up and we can all talk at dinner, okay?" Ana kissed her daughter's forehead and let her be.

Holy shit. Maddie was nervous all ready. She didn't think she was crazy, but something was wrong. She couldn't sleep. She was stuck inside all day, she wasn't eating because she would puke up anything she ate, and she would also have these weird blackouts when her brain tried to remember something. She pushed it aside for a while and got ready for dinner.

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Christian came in his house and found Ana waiting for him on the bar stool.

"Hello beautiful." He kissed his wife.

"Christian, Maddie called me at work today, she wants to start seeing Flynn. She said something is missing."

Christian was silent for a moment. "Okay. I'll call John. Maybe I can tell him that tonight he needs to speak with her instead of me." Christian pulled out his phone. "Hello John. . ." He started walking away from the kitchen, and when the conversation was over, he came back and nodded. Maddie entered the dining room and they all sat down for dinner.

"Hello Daddy." Maddie said as Christian gave her a hug. They all sat down and ate their meal, making small talk. Maddie pushed her food around, making it seem like she was eating.

"So, your mother tells me you want to see Flynn?"

Maddie stopped and looked up. "Yes. If that's okay."

"Of course it's okay. And do not be embarrassed. I still see Flynn every other week. Tonight was actually supposed to be my meeting, but I called John, and you can go tonight, if you want."

Fuck! "Yes, that's fine."

"We'll leave right after dinner."

Maddie nervously pushed her food around some more, and pleaded with her parents that she was full.

"Madeline, you need to eat." Christian warned.

"I'm just not hungry dad, I'm sorry. Please."

Christian was silent. "I want you to at least eat a banana, it's filling."

Maddie could agree with that, and she went upstairs with her banana and put on her denim shorts and floral shirt. She put her hair up in a ponytail and headed down stairs.

The car ride to Flynn's was silent, Maddie not in the mood for conversation. But she felt bad when her parents asked her questions, so she answered them kindly. All three Grey's were in the back seat, petite Ana in the middle next to Christian, and Maddie near a window. Taylor turned the car into a house driveway.

"He works at his house?"

"No, he actually has an office but I've known John for so long that I meet at his house." Christian replied.

The house was a little bit smaller than the Grey's but was still very large. It was red brick house with a balcony that connected to the second story of the house. There were many big windows and a huge door as well.

John opened the door as they were getting out of the car. "Hello Christian, Ana, Maddie." He nodded to each of them and spoke with a charming British accent. "Come in."

They followed the shrink into his grand house, and it looked exactly how you would picture it. Many, many books about the brain, emotions, all therapy like. His living room was quite normal other than the book shelf.

"Rhian had to go to one of those book club meetings. I don't really understand it, but she says hello." John smiled.

"Tell her I said hello as well," Ana smiled back. Ana clutched tightly to Christian's hand as they walked through the living room. She nervous for their daughter. Something has to be really wrong with Madeline. I hope she's not depressed. Christian gave her a peaceful and reassuring look, and kissed her forehead.

"Well, Miss Madeline would you like to do this by yourself or do you want your parents to join?" John asked.

Oh shit. Maddie didn't want to shut her parents out, but she needed to sort this out alone. She looked back at her parents warily.

"It's okay, darling. We can wait here." Ana reached out and stroke her cheek. Maddie gave her a thankful smile and followed the shrink upstairs to his home office.

The office was a light tan color, very simple, and very mind settling. She wasn't looking off in every direction, she could focus. She took a seat on his white couch. Flynn had many plants and it made the room feel earthy.

"So, Madeline. You wanted to see me?" John asked, grabbing a pen and notebook.

"Err yes. I wanted to see if you could help me process my thoughts. About what happened."

"Okay. Do you feel like there is something your forgetting?"

Maddie nodded. "Yes. There's a gap. I remember a few years with my parents, and then a very dark time with Jen and Eric-" She stopped, mad that she brought them up.

"Madeline, do not feel guilty bringing them up. I'm aware of who they are, and talking about them in a good light or bad one won't hurt my feelings. Continue, please."

"Okay. It was a dark time and then all of a sudden, we were all happy, Jen, Eric, and I. We, well mostly they, were happy. But I guess I was content."

"Why do you think that?" John scribbled on his notepad, barely looking up.

"Well, I think it was because ever since they had taken me, they told me my real parents didn't want me. And I believed that. I tried to think of reasons why- I wasn't pretty enough, smart enough, anything really."

"Do you think you're beautiful?" John asked, moving his glasses down.

Maddie blushed. This has nothing to do with my childhood. "I don't know. Probably not."

"That's a very negative thing to say about you. Madeline, what I want to accomplish in these meetings are filling in this so called 'gap' and also work on your self confidence. If you're anything like you father, or your mother as well, we'll be working on this for a while. I don't really want to dive into all this tonight, since you just found out you were going to be coming, but I do want to see you weekly, at my house of course. I want you to go home and write out a timeline of your life- no need to go into depth, because I'm going to ask you questions about them. Do you think you can do that?"

Maddie nodded, trying to grasp the shrink's words.

John smiled. "Good. And you are an attractive young woman, don't think poorly of yourself." He winked at her. "Let's meet your parents down stairs, shall we?"

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Christian paced next to Flynn's couch. "What are they doing?"

Ana giggled. "Relax Christian, exactly what you do- talk."

Christian narrowed his eyes, but they were soft and amused. "Are you laughing at me, Mrs. Grey?"

"Absolutely Mr. Grey. You are quite funny, and get even funnier over the years."

Christian gave her a dazzling smile, and Madeline and Flynn came downstairs. "Hi honey. How'd it go?" He was really asking both.

"We have a little work to do, but I think she will be just fine." Flynn smiled down at the youngest Grey. "Christian, may we have a word? Ladies, help yourself to tea." Ana ushered Maddie to the kitchen. Flynn and Christian went to the far corner of the room and spoke with a hushed tone. "Christian we need to discuss Jennifer."

Christian's mouth formed in a straight, grim, line. "Okay. I have their files, but I've been so busy that I haven't been able to look through them."

"Christian, I went down to the station and talked to the head officer of the inmates. On her file, she had written down 'addicted to heroin and prescription drugs'. Madeline referred to a dark time so that's what I'm assuming. Hopefully we'll figure it out."

Christian turned pale. "I know, I have a plan to-" He was cut off by the sound of a plate crashing.

"No! Sorry." Maddie covered her face with her left arm.

Flynn and Christian came over to help pick up the pieces.

"Everything okay?" Christian asked. Maddie's right arm was stuck in an extended position, twitching.

"I'm sorry, my arm acts up sometimes. I did have medication, but I was hoping they would go away." Maddie tried to bend her arm, embarrassed.

"Let me have a look. Before I became a therapist, I did study to be a doctor. I am a little squeamish when it comes to blood." He chuckled to himself and examined her arm. Flynn's eyes widened at the thing that gave a reason to why she was having trouble. He knew, but he asked anyway, "what happened to your arm, do you know?"

"Um, I think I broke my arm when I was eleven. I had fallen out of a tree. It must've never healed right." Maddie frowned. Well that's what they told her.

Flynn nodded. "You had a prescription? I recommend getting back on it."

Maddie rubbed her elbow and nodded.

"I can tell my mom to send it in for us." Christian chimed in.

"Sorry about your plate, Dr. Flynn." Maddie flushed.

"No worries. No harm done." Flynn smiled, but it didn't touch his eyes.

"Well we should get going. Christian?" Ana lead her daughter out the door.

"We'll discuss more next time, John." Christian politely shook his hand.

"Until next time Christian." He shut the door when the Grey's left.

Oh my. This poor family. Flynn rubbed his forehead and went back to his office, frustrated.

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Ah. Finally. Thank you so much. Review please! And tell me how much you hate me for neglecting you poor souls for so long.