May I just state: I LOVE YOU GUYS! My favorite thing to see in the reviews are when I read either "I love this story", "You're an amazing writer", and my personal favorite, "I HATE YOU AND YOUR CLIFFHANGERS PLEASE WRITE MORE!" Seriously, I was soo proud of myself when I thought to bring back Hyde, but then I was like, "crap… now what?" so I hope you like this.

Christian618- you I like to twist and turn and do summersaults within the story, but I'm trying to make sure I don't go over board and people lose interest. Like Pretty Little Liars for me. (I read the books and they go psycho on the show, I just can't do it anymore!)

- welcome back, love! Please stick around! Xxx

Mbrown78- when would the crazy Jack Hyde ever chill? Never.

Aquanik-Code Red. Level 7 earthquake known as Christian grey will hit soon.

Luckynumber1212- HAHA! My cruelest cliff hanger ever? I'm going to take that as a compliment, since the rest of your review was so kind! Much love! I hope you keep reading and keep getting surprised! Xxx

SarahJane r- Thank you for changing up your ritual and reviewing for me. xxx

Seriously, I was soo proud of myself when I thought to bring back Hyde, but then I was like, "crap… now what?" so I hope you like this.

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A wide grin was stamped on Jack Hyde's face when he realized they had no clue who he was. They shook his hand like polite young adults, never once taking a step away from the man who had once tried to kill their mother. Everything was working out just as planned. She told him to come out every day, knowing that one day, he would see them here. So Jack would just continue playing coy.

"Wait a minute. Grey? As in Christian Grey?"

Teddy smiled. "Yes sir. He's our father. And our mother Ana Grey."

"So they did tie the knot! Good for them! And such beautiful kids." Jack thought he was so clever!

Phoebe gave him a confused look. "I'm sorry, do you know our mother?"

"Oh! I'm sorry! Your mother and I worked together at SIP which is now Grey Publishing. Your parents were dating when I left the company under horrible circumstances. I only saw her once afterwards. I must've forgotten that she was married when I bumped into her that day. Your mother was a beautiful woman." Yeah, she was pregnant with Mr. mini-Grey when I beat the shit out of her.

"Oh. How strange! Well, we don't live too far away, would you like to come see her?" Teddy asked him.

"Oh no, my wife will be wondering where I am. But if you could give your father this." Jack pulled something out of the inside coverall pocket. "It's a couple of coupons to my wife's restaurant. Just a friendly gift for you guys."

"Oh thank you sir. We appreciate it."

Jack nodded and rubbed the sweat off his forehead. "Well, I better get going. Say hello to your mother for me!" And with that, Jack Hyde took off his ball cap in a farewell gesture and strolled back into the woods.

Phoebe smiled. "What a nice man."

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Upon returning to the house, Mrs. Bentley has prepared a light lunch for the family. The family sat down together as the staff continued to unload their belongings for them.

"So, how was the hike?" Christian asked.

"Absolutely perfect. Great weather out here." Teddy replied, taking a bite out of his sandwich.

"What did you think, Maddie?" Ana looked to her youngest.

"It was fun! Teddy and Phoebe caught me up on all their embarrassing moments that happened when I was gone." Maddie looked pointedly at Phoebe, who blushed fiercely.

"I don't want to talk about it." Her reply only made Teddy and Maddie laugh even louder and make Ana and Christian even more confused.

Christian grinned and sighed. "Phoebe, I don't even want to know." He held his hands out stopping her, and the whole family erupted into cathartic laughter.

Teddy wiped his eye, "Oh, mom, we saw one of your old co-workers in the woods."

Ana lifted her wine glass. "Really? Who was it?"

Teddy took another bite. "Jack Hyde."

Ana spluttered her drink and Christian tensed up and froze.

Phoebe was in mid chew of her salad, watching her parents frozen. "What?"

Christian stood up from the table, reaching for his blackberry. "Taylor. Hyde fucking lives here. In Aspen. Find out where." He hung up and went back to the table, still pacing. Ana sat still, becoming even more pale, shivering. "What did he say, Ted?" Christian placed his hands on the table, impatient.

Dumbfounded, Teddy replied. "He just made small talk, asking who we were, then he talked about how he knew mom, and worked with her while you guys were dating." He pulled the envelope out of his pocket. "He gave us this. To give to you."

Christian snatched it from his hands, ripping it open. Reading it quickly, he threw his hands down and clenched his eyes shut. "Shit," he whispered. Gently, Ana took the note from his hand. It read :

Christian,

It's just getting Started.

-J

"I'm calling in more security, and you will have a bodyguard 24/7 when you leave this house."

Maddie stood. "Dad!"

He held up his hand. "This is not up for discussion."

"But-"

"No!" He roared, eyes blazing and narrowed at his youngest daughter. "When you are the head of your family's security, you can decide when or when it's not needed."

"Security and this shit was what I wanted to get away from," she hissed. Furious and equally stubborn, Maddie took the stairs two at a time and went to the one place she could think in this new environment, the place with the thing she is most comfortable with; the room with the piano.

Silently, Phoebe helped Mrs. Bentley clear the table. Teddy stood up, about to argue with his father.

"Teddy, I'm done. Not a word. Do you understand?" Christian was suddenly tired.

Teddy shook his head. "Yes sir." He left the room, leaving a enraged Christian and stunned Ana.

Rubbing his eyes briefly, he looked at his wife. "Don't worry baby, I'll protect you. He won't hurt you again." Christian lifted the petite Ana with ease and set her in his lap without her moving a limb. Once seated in her husband's lap, she got out of her shock and wrapped her arms around him.

"It's not me I'm worried about. It's my children. They were so close to him, they could've gotten hurt."

Christian ran his fingers through Ana's still chestnut hair. There was no gray hair in sight despite her growing age. She was still the beautiful, clumsy woman who fell into his office. "It will be okay. I promise."

Ana leaned her head up and kissed her husband. "Go get your daughter."

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Christian knew exactly where she would be, because it's where he would've gone. Sitting on the piano stool, Maddie lightly pressed one key after another, in a sort of daze. Christian quietly came and took a seat next to her on the bench. She kept playing, ignoring his presence.

Christian sighed, looking down on the piano keys. "You know I'm only trying to protect you, right."

Maddie gave up and leaned her head on his shoulder. "I know daddy. I just wanted a little space on this trip; to think for myself, to breathe the fresh air, and to sort stuff out."

"You can still do those things."

"Right. I'll try to go on a peaceful walk by myself with Sawyer breathing on my neck, talking into a mouthpiece. 'young bird is about five feet ahead, over'." Maddie smiled while she did her best Sawyer impression.

Christian smiled, then became very serious. "I just can't lose you again, Maddie."

Maddie turned and kissed his cheek, then returned her head to his shoulder. "You won't. You can't."

Christian smiled, pressing a kiss to her hair. After a moment he heard Maddie say, "Daddy?"

"Yes sweetie?"

She closed her eyes. "Why don't I fit in?" Christian leaned back to look at her, but she continued. "I assumed that while living with Jennifer, I had to be just like you guys, because I didn't fit in there. But when I finally came home, I realized how different I am from you guys. I'm not like any of you guys. I'm different."

"Baby, what happened downstairs has your mother's name written all over it. She fought me for a long time about security. I have a need to just protect my family. You do fit in, Maddie. It takes time, and we all understand. But you are everything we ever wanted you to be and more. You have a caring heart, you're smart. And it doesn't matter to us that you were gone, you're our daughter, and you belong with us, no matter what anyone tells you." He kissed her forehead. "It's getting late. Time for bed." They both exit the room and head to bed.

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Everything is packed and ready to go. Jack Hyde climbs into his car and starts his long journey away from his house. But first he's got to send his boss a letter. He pulls up in the Post Office and dropped the letter in, addressed to a Jennifer Jones in the King County Jail.

It was a simple letter, really, saying:

Plan has started, boss. Headed to Florida until you need me. I'll be ready when you do.

Revenge is sweet.

-Hyde.

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