Sorry guys I've been under a lot of pressure to get my art portfolio done for uni apps. I totally forgot to post yesterday. Also a heads up there's about four chapters left in my story. I wan't to move on an focus my time on my new story.

Anastasia's POV:

Luke and I stare at each other trying to grasp what happened at Escala this evening. Half an hour after Flynn arrived, he left. What he was able to tell me in his brief passing is that tonight, she is going to be taken to the hospital and then to one of the best psychiatric clinics. As my body levels out after my adrenaline spiked, I feel horribly ill. I am wired, but wry at the same time. My feet are tingling and I feel it might be soon hard for me to stand. The vacant dark expression of Lacy fills my head. Her eyes were dull and she looked as if she had never known happiness. I know that glassy eyed look anywhere. I've been around enough people with PTSD that I know it when I see it. I think I made the right decision by calling Flynn. My mind is going a mile a minute right now. Luke comes up to me with a bottle of rum and glasses for the four of us. I smile at him and grab the bottle taking a swig.

"Feel better?"

"Much." We walk over to the couch and sit down. "Can someone verify that everything with Lacy just happened?"

"I'm not even sure if was real." Charlie says and we laugh. Gail seems to be very shaken. I pour her some rum and pull her into me. Sometimes, you just need the comfort of other people. We sit and drink for a while before moving up to my room. I know Gail and Luke are very apprehensive about it, but I need to be with my friends tonight. We get into bed and Gail is on the left of my, Charlie to my right. Luke makes it clear that he is going to sleep in the chair, which is in the corner of the room. This bed is huge and we can easily fit all of us inside. We sit up for a while and one by one everyone falls asleep. Luke and I are the last ones up and whisper quietly as we talk.

"I still can't believe this is real." I say.

"I can't believe you've been hiding that gun in the house." We both laugh and stop abruptly when Charlie stirs. I put my fingers to my lips signalling Luke to quiet down.

"She's a beauty isn't she?"

"Hell yeah."

"Do you want to come with me and get some ice cream?" He nods and I crawl out of bed not disturbing anyone. I head into the closet and grab Christian's Seahawks t-shirt and silk lavender shorts. I run into the washroom and go pee before stripping all of my clothes. I notice Christian's bottle of cologne and spray some on his t-shirt. I miss him so much. I haven't heard anything from him tonight, but Grace called to let me know he was alright. Luke and I head down stairs and I pass him to tub of chocolate ice cream before I grab the pistachio. I grab some of the banana bread and cut two pieces. Luke declines so I take them both. I grab us both a bowl and scoop us both a large amount of ice cream. I put away the tubs and sit next to Luke on the breakfast bar.

"So it seems like you have men and women falling at your feet." I didn't think about that. I guess my mind has been a little preoccupied.

I smile and sing the lyrics "I'm sexy and I know it."

"You are a beautiful young woman."

"We're the same age. You don't get to call me a young woman." He laughs and shovels some ice cream into his mouth.

"And let me be clear so you're over protective boyfriend doesn't cut off my balls. I am saying you're beautiful in a I've known you forever and love you like a sister way."

"Noted." I laugh. "So when are you going to pop the question?" He looks around nervously before turning to me.

"I was going to wait until Valentine's Day, but now I'm thinking about doing it tomorrow. I was terrified today and I don't want to waste time I might now have."

"I get it." My face falls thinking about all the crazy shit that has happened this year. Being Christian Grey's girlfriend is proving to be very difficult. The truth is that everything that has happened is more than worth it. "Can I be your best man?"

"That depends if she wants you as a bridesmaid."

"You'll have to fight over me." I wink and take the last bite of my ice cream.

"I'm sure she'd win. She can get me to do whatever she wants." I make the sound of a whip cracking and he scowls. I rinse our dishes and put them in the dishwasher. We walk back upstairs and say goodnight before going back into my room. I fall asleep missing Christian and decide after I hear from Flynn tomorrow I am going to surprise Christian. I toss and turn for an hour before I fall asleep.

I wake up and notice Luke is no longer in the room. Gail and Charlie are still fast sleep so I quietly leave the room and see Christian sitting with him on the couch.

"Christian!" I yell and they both look in my direction.

Christian's POV:

The ride back to Seattle is short, but uncomfortable. Taylor needs to stay another two days for observation, but will be picked up my Charlie Tango on Monday. Kate, Elliot and my mother ride with me home on Charlie Tango. I get a good laugh out of Kate freaking out as were taking off. She calmed down after ten minutes and enjoyed the view from up above. We land on the helipad on top of Escala and I punch in the code. I am able to convince them I can get into the apartment with the help of Ryan. We say goodbye and I walk awkwardly into the messy front room and wonder what happened. I need Ryan's help to get up the stairs to my room and open the door. I am shocked to see a bottle of rum on the ground and a gun on the bedside table. Gail and Ana's assistant Charlie are fast asleep next to Anastasia.

I look over at the chair and see Luke shushing me. He nods in the direction of the door and I'm not sure why but I listen to him. Once the door is closed I ask "What the fuck is going on?"

"Mr. Grey, maybe we should go downstairs. Anastasia made me swear not to tell you because she didn't want to worry you until you got out. You know better than I do on how she can be."

"Boy do I." I muter and awkwardly walk down the stairs. Until this cast is off, I'm going to need to move my stuff to the guest room on the first floor.

"Do you want a drink?"

"Water would be great." It's funny having Luke wait on me.

"I was thinking something stronger." Now, I start to freak out.

"Do you think I'll need it?"

"Yes."

"Whiskey then. Since my rum seems to be gone." He blushes and runs off to get my drink. I signal Ryan to go into Taylor's office while I talk to Luke. I miss having Taylor around. Before Anastasia, I looked at him as my staff, but now I look to him as a friend. I look to all of my staff as friends now. Luke comes back with a glass of whiskey for me. He sits down beside me and looks at me with worry.

"Something happened last night, Mr. Grey. As you know, we figured out who sent the letter."

"Yes, Lacy Holden."

"Well last night, while Anastasia and I were walking Wellington, she made her way into the apartment. Welch is still trying to figure out how it happened, but I haven't heard anything yet. She had a gun and we looking for Anastasia."

"She had a what?"

"I left Anastasia near the elevator and went to find Gail and Charlie. Lacy got me by surprise and took my gun. Thankfully, Ana has a license and was able to sneak up on Lacy."

"So the gun upstairs is Ana's?"

"Yes, Sir." He looks at me like a child who's just been yelled at. "Ana thought it would be best if we called Flynn and not the police so I did as she instructed. She is being taken to one of the best mental health centres."

"She should be in jail." I shout.

"I agree sir, but Anastasia wouldn't have it any other way. She has signs of PTSD, manic depression, and more. Her girlfriend recently died and apparently the cause for her acting out was the likeness of her and Anastasia."

"Holy shit. I still don't understand why you were all in my room."

"Anastasia didn't want to be alone. I didn't think it was right to sleep in the same bed as her so I was planning on sleeping in the chair, but I didn't get any sleep. I need to keep watch and make sure everything was okay."

"I get it. I just wish I had been home. You're a good man, Luke." He smiles at my praise.

"I know she wanted you there more than anyone. I didn't tell her I knew, but she sprayed your cologne on one of your t-shirts and wore it to bed." My heart sinks. I wasn't here when she needed me. What kind of fiancé am I?

"Christian!" I hear my name being called and see Anastasia running towards me. She really is wearing my old t-shirt. She looks adorable. I struggle to get myself to my feet and she wraps her arms around my neck. She snuggles into my chest. I can hear Luke walking away and Anastasia looks up at me with her beautiful blue eyes, which are begging me to kiss her. I am more than happy to oblige. I grab her chin and tilt her head upwards. I tuck a loose piece of hair behind her ear brushing my thumb across her cheek. "Oh how I've missed you." I whisper.

"Me too." I lean down to meet my lips to hers. Her tongue lightly dances around mine and I lose myself in her kiss. I ache for this woman when she is not with me and can't wait to make her my wife.

Hope you enjoyed. Have a wonderful day.