Gone Like The Wind

by octobermist11

My name is Christian Grey I had it all and then it was gone poof like the wind. One day here next day gone.

29. Chapter 29 Fun & Sun

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Joan-goldman-9 the recap is for you my dear

This is continued from chapter 28 hope you like breakfast and planning

{{Recap Of Workout In Gym And

Breakfast Later}}

"Christian, bro take it easy now. I am not going to let you hurt yourself. Do you hear me? Or hurt someone else. Those guys work out just as much as you or more. That is why they are Ana's security and yours are down there to remember."

"Yes El, I remember all that. I am not going to hurt them and they are not going to hurt me or you. I am going on the treadmill first to work off some steam before I even attempt to get in a match with the guys."

"Alright I am going to hold you to that. I know how you can be sometimes."

"Don't worry Elliot, it will be fine."

"Does she have a wrestling ring in her gym? I want to spar and do some kickboxing."

"Bro I have no idea what the little lady has down there."

"All I know is that it is a fully equipped state of the art gym. That is what she told me."

"Well come on bro let's find out."

They walk in the gym and see that Ana has everything that an elite gym has. She has everything from the treadmills to the weight benches to the hand bars. Damn my woman has it all and then some

"Damn El, would you look at this. She has everything you could ever dream of having in your gym."

"Damn look bro she has the weight benches and all different size weights, the pull bars, she has at least three different kinds of treadmills. Mats, a boxing ring, two climbing ropes and damn she has a track in here. I guess for when it rains or too hot outside. Why don't you have all this? I know you can afford it."

"Well it wasn't my gym downstairs at Escala. And that gym didn't have what Ana has in here. I didn't have this much room in my gym at the penthouse but come to think of it, I am going to do a lot to my gym when I move into my house. The basement will have a gym and indoor pool."

"Yeah I know I remember what it looks like. For what you and everyone else that lives there paid. They should have been better equipped."

"Couldn't agree more. They might have but I never pushed or complained about it."

Christian walks over to the treadmill and starts it up. He starts with walking and gradually increases his speed

"Alright guys, who wants to go around with me while Christian is working out some anger on the treadmill?"

"Come on Elliot, I'll take you on. Let's see what you got."

Christian looks over at Ace when he said that to Elliot and smirks at him

They both get on headgear and gloves climb in the ring checking each other out size wise. They are both about the same height and weight. Elliot has a little more muscle than Ace does but that's due to his construction work he does at his company

"Alright boys y'all stand there looking pretty and glaring at each other or are y'all going to start?"

"My money's on Elliot, he has more brawn than Ace does."

"Yeah well that's cause he is in construction and he is more active than I am. Not be quiet so I can concentrate here and whip this boy's ass."

Ace starts by kicking out at Elliot's left leg and takes a jab at his ribs. Elliot comes back and Ace in the back with a jump kick and Ace goes down on the mat. Ace jumps up and does a roundhouse kick on Elliot and gets him in the side and Elliot goes down.

Christian has moved over to the hanging punching bag and is beating it for all he is worth and then some. He stops and watches them in the ring for a few minutes

"Elliot did Claude or I not teach you anything? You got to stay on your feet bro."

"Quiet from the peanut gallery. Your turn is coming bro."

Ace comes at Elliot while he is distracted talking to Christian and starts working on his body with swift hand jabs here and there. Elliot retaliates with a few of his own to the upper body and a kick to his knees. Ace comes back and with an uppercut to the chin and Elliot sees stars

Christian is on the hanging rope and goes to the top and back down a few times. Then he runs track to get off more steam. He wants to scream and holler and throw stuff but Ana would kick his ass if he acted like a two year old throwing a tantrum.

Yeah she already told me. I have to get out of that. It is not helping me. I am going to call my therapist and talk to him. Now that I know everything I feel better. Time to talk to my girl and tell her how I really feel that I am deeply in love with her

"Ok Ace, that's enough good workout thanks man."

"Anytime Elliot anytime. You are good man."

"Alright, who is going in with me? I am not angry anymore, just a lot of stress. I'll go easy on you."

"Christian we are just going to go a few rounds to relieve your stress. No hurting each other ok man? Ana would kill us both and you haven't seen her fight man she is amazing. I have seen her put guys on the mat bigger than all of us. She is a badass."

"Wow really I didn't know that. Thanks for telling me. Maybe one day I will get her into the ring to spar with me some."

"Ok, ok enough jibber jabber lets spar, kickbox, kick ass or whatever breakfast is waitin on all of us. Besides I don't want to mess up that pretty face Ana will have my ass for breakfast believe I know."

"Alright Dav let's go."

They both put on headgear and gloves Dav goes between the ropes to the ring. But Mr. I'm Gonna Take You Down shows his stuff and jumps over the ropes into the ring

"Impressive…not"

Christian is sizing Dav up; they are almost equal in size and weight. You can tell they both work out a lot. Christian for his anger and stress and loneliness and Dav for his job as bodyguard for Ana

They come to the middle of the ring and touch and walk back to their corner and come out swinging. Christian gets the first hit and kicks Dav in his knee. Dav comes back and hits Christian on his side. Christian moves to the side and does a spin and kicks Dav in the back as he goes down. Dav is fast and he jumps up and starts working on Christian's upper body and ribs punching here and there.

Christian recovers and gives Dav an uppercut to his and hit to his cheek. Christian moves fast and jumps to avoid Dav's next move. Dav tries to do a quick roundhouse kick to Christian's knees but Christian is faster and moves and does his own roundhouse kick and gets Dav in the back of his knees. He goes down.

"Christian cool it bro this isn't a match just fun remember?"

"Tell Mr. Davidson then. I am just defending myself. Damn he is as good as me. Had enough Dav?"

"That's up to you C whatever you want to do is fine with me. We can keep going but we do need to bring it down a notch or two."

"Agreed, let's continue."

They meet in the middle of the ring again and tap gloves

Christian comes in with a spin kick and takes Dav down by his knees. Dav recovers and comes at Christian and takes him to the ropes and works on his upper body again. Christian pushes him away and gives him a hit to the head and works on his body. Dav pushes Christian out of his way and starts to work on his ribs and does a swift kick to his left knee bringing Christian down

They are both breathing hard and sweating up a storm

"Ok man that's enough for now. Anytime you want to go again, come see me. Enjoy that C."

"Yeah I did too. Thanks Dav didn't mean to get a little rough with you."

"No biggy C I did the same. We are just too good to match up all the time. Going to have to take someone else on next time."

"Does Ana spar and kickbox with you all? Or does she have a trainer?"

"Yeah every once and a while she does. No, she has no trainer not anymore. Hell you don't know about her fighting skills do you?"

Christian shakes his head.. "No man, I have no clue about her sports activities."

"Wow well let's see she is a black belt in Karate a black belt in Ti Quan Doe and she has four trophies for kickboxing championships."

"Damn i'm gonna have a talk with my lady and see what else she has done over the years we were not together. Thanks for telling me, one thing: does all her skills come from working with the FBI and was she trained by the FBI?"

"Yes that is where her skills come from she had to know how to protect herself and her partners but no she was trained by Ray. He taught her everything she knows . She is a marksman in all types of guns and knife throwing and she is hell with a bow and arrow. She hunts when she and Ray go camping a lot. She hunts deer and Elk and she makes a mean stew with the venison. Ever tried her cubed deer loin? Man that melts in your mouth."

"Oh damn Christian, Ana is a jack of all trades. I bet there is nothing that little lady can't do."

"Yes El she is and wow, just wow. I am so impressed with all she has accomplished over the years. Thank you for telling us Dav. Now mentioning food I am hungry. I need to clean up before we go and eat."

"We will see y'all up there after we clean up. Thanks again C and El. Glad you didnt destroy Ana's gym. We all would be dead ducks."

"See y'all later. Yeah me to Dav."

Christian and Elliot walk back upstairs and and go to their bathrooms and shower and get dressed and walk down to the kitchen and see that there are breakfast burritos to make. Ana put tags in front of what kind they both get one of each and some hashbrowns and sit at the bar and eat.

The guys walk in all fresh and clean like Christian and Elliot

"Alright breakfast burritos. What kind do we have? Oh I see she made three different kinds and she put tags out so we would know what was what. That's Ana for you, always looking out for everyone."

They take their breakfast and head over the guest house

{{Recap Over}}

Ana walks back into the house with her coffee cup and coffee pot and goes over to the sink and pours the old coffee out and makes a fresh pot

Grandpa and Ray walk in behind her

"Are you alright Annie?"

"Yeah daddy I am. I am worried about Christian right now and I feel sorry for the guys. Maybe I should just workout with him. You know I can fight and spar like the rest of the guys with all my training."

"No baby girl, he needs this time with the guys to regroup. I know if you weren't there he would have gone off the rails. You know you never did tell him about Mia?"

"Yes grandpa I know and he has had too much thrown at him so far. I feel like if I tell him about her it will hurt more. Cause you know he loved her like crazy. But if he finds out what she knows and what she has done to him it won't be good. I am not going to tell him it's all over. There is nothing else he needs in his head.

Now all of it is out in the open. He handled it better than I thought. Now we can concentrate on ourselves. All of it is out now. Let's wait and see how they look when they come back up…I hate to see security.

You both know that there isn't going to be a trial for her and Grace; they both basically wrote their own sentences. She admitted that they did that to him

The bitch is probably going to trial for trying to kill me. Unless she pleads guilty. Which I hope she does.

Grandpa can Carrick and everyone be sentenced together. They all have pleaded guilty. Is it all the same crime?"

"Let me look into it but it is possible. "

"Ok thank you."

She makes her coffee and walks away from grandpa

Hum a easy breakfast today. Yes, breakfast burritos sound good. She is going to make some with bacon, eggs and cheese and some with sausage, eggs and cheese and why not make some with bacon, sausage, eggs and cheese and a side of hashbrowns for all of us. Yes that is what I will do

She shreds potatoes for fresh hash browns after she has them shredded she puts them in water with salt for a few minutes then drains them. She has virgin olive oil in her pan and gets it hot so she can cook the hash browns. She forms the hash browns into oblong shapes so they will stay together as they cook.

She checks on the bacon and closes the door back. She shreds a block of Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese for the burritos

She checks on the coffee and makes herself a cup. She checks that the espresso machine is on if anyone wants one

Then she walks back over to the stove and checks the sausage and sees it's ready. she grabs a dish and puts a paper towel down on it and then takes up the sausage and places them on the paper towel to take the grease away

She washes that pan and dries it and puts butter in it and turns the eye back on so she can cook the eggs. She stirs the eggs to make sure they don't burn and takes a look see at the bacon. It's almost done. She checks and turns her hash brown and she hears voices

She grabs her bowl and takes the eggs up and covers them so they will stay hot. She takes the bacon out of the oven and does the same with it. She puts paper towels down on the plate to soak up the grease. She is on a roll and she puts more paper towels on a plate for the hash browns

All that is left to do is heat the tortilla shells and call everybody to come and eat

"Good morning everyone I have breakfast burritos and sides of home made hash browns. Help yourselves we have three different kinds. Your choice of bacon, egg and cheese or sausage, egg and cheese or bacon, sausage, egg and cheese however you want to fix them.

The tortilla shells are in the warmer over here on the counter next to the oven. Be careful they are hot and the hash browns are in the oven staying warm. So dig in. I didn't think we would want a big breakfast this morning.'

'Sweet girl this is more than enough with plenty to spare. I am sure Christian and Elliot will finish off what we don't eat. You have outdone yourself again. Where are they anyway? It's not like them to miss breakfast or any meal really."

"Adele they are down in the gym working off some much needed anger and stress. They are going to be just fine."

"Baby girl, how is your back and head? With everything going on yesterday I completely forgot to ask you. Well we all did."

"Good morning y'all it was so nice to sleep in. I forgot what that felt like."

Good morning they all say

"You and I both. I haven't slept that late in a long time. But the rest of the week I will be getting up early to see the sunrise over the ocean and take a walk on the beach before it gets too crowded."

"Come on Paula, grab a breakfast burrito. There is sausage, bacon, eggs and cheese. I also made homemade hash browns."

"Really Ana? I haven't had your hash browns in years."

"Yes Paula I really did."

After everyone has eaten they all adjourn to the living room

"Well now that everyone has eaten and relaxed, why don't we plan an itinerary of what we would like to do while we are here."

"Shouldn't we wait on the boys? They haven't even eaten yet."

"Gran they will be fine."

"What are you all not telling me?"

"Leave it to you to notice something out of place. We had a talk with Christian and Elliot and we told them what all Grace said and Ana told him about what they were planning on doing to him and why."

"Oh my precious boys, are they alright, especially Christian?"

"Yes honey they are. They are just working off some steam instead of tearing Ana's home apart."

"Sounds like a good idea to me. How about you all?"

"Baby girl what is there to do around here?"

"Grandpa we have putt putt golf, Ripley's Aquarium, The Wax Museum, Carolina Opry and WonderWorks. It's pretty cool the house is upside down. Have y'all ever heard of it? Look here is a picture of it."

Ana shows them all the picture and they look like no way

"Sweet girl, can you walk in a house like that?"

"Gran it is different inside than it is outside. That's why it is called Wonderworks. It's an experience you won't ever forget."

"Alright put that down on the list. I want to see The Wax Museum and one night go to the Opry House. Putt Putt might be fun for a late evening outing."

"Well gran has it down pat what we will be doing."

Christian and Elliot finish their burritos and walk into the living room

"What does gran have down pat?"

The boys walk into the living room drinking coffee, They don't look too bad. They had showers and Ana sees a bruise forming on Christian's right cheek

'Y'all alright and how is security?"

"We are fine and the guys are alright. No one is hurt. Everyone will probably be sore tonight and in the morning. Your gym is still intact. We all did some sparring and kickboxing but nothing too rough. I ran on the treadmill to get some of my anger and stress out, climbed the rope before I got in the ring with anyone.

I will tell you all now Dav and Ace know what they are doing. Dav put me on my ass one time and that was all it took for me to get back in the game. I haven't kickboxed with with Claude in quite a while. I was a little rusty. It didn't take long for me to get back in the groove. We had a lot of fun.``

"Grandpa, I would like to talk to you and Ray for a few moments after I eat. It's nothing about earlier that is all done. This is a legal matter and has nothing to do with any of the idiots." he says smiling

"That's the way to look at son. Now enough of this. Time to have fun and enjoy our most needed vacation."

"Yes El seems like she does. How about we add dinner and a show like the medieval times or a Parisian show?"

"Now you are talking love. I would like to see a medieval show that sounds interesting."

" Alright, we have a lot to do. Any other ideas?"

"I remember they have nature trails that you can walk and ride a bike on. Do they still have those? Maybe go horseback riding. Gran and grandpa can ride in a horse and buggy or a carriage."

"Yes Paula they do. We can take my see-dos to ride at the lake and here when we get back."

"Hell to yeah , You have your own see-do's? Let's do that."

"Now wait a minute aren't those see-do's dangerous?"

"Come on bro live a little."

"That's why I am asking because I do want to live a little longer. A long time longer."

"Boo you wear a ski vest and where we are going to ride them is at a lake. You can ride here at the beach too. You just have to go further out."

"Son, they are dangerous if you make them that way. But I don't believe that Annie would put her or anyone's life at risk by playing around with them."

"Yes Ray I know but I am a very cautious man. I worry a lot about the ones I love and care about."

"Boo, Paula and I have done this for years if not here then on the lakes in Georgia. Yes Elliot I have six see-do's here for me and my guest and security. We have never had a problem or an accident. You just have to be careful and not get out there and act stupid."

He just looks at her not saying anything

"Well I guess you are not going to like the next few outings I have planned either Mr. No Fun."

"What do you have planned Ana?"

She looks at Christian and sighs

"Might as well tell us Ana, I really want to know what you would like to do."

"Not today or tomorrow but probably Monday we are going Zip Lining. It will be so much fun and you are strapped in tightly and you have a camera attached to your helmet so they can see the person in front of you. They have eyes on you at all times."

"What else Ms. Happy Adventurer?"

"I am better, no headache and my back is fine. I know I can't do this until Thursday but I am doing it with or without you Mr. Party Pooper. Elliot, you and Paula can join me. We are all going Parasailing."

They are all waiting for Christian to blow his top. He just sits there and stares at Ana. Then starts to laugh

"Umm excuse me but what did I say that was funny besides your nickname I just gave you Christian?"

Uh Oh she is ready to kick some butt

"Ana my love I will concede to the ziplining for you. That sounds like fun and I especially like the cameras on the helmets that way if something should happen heaven forbid they will know where we are."

"Ok but I know there is a but. Spit it out Boo."

"You know me so well. Yes there is a but. No way in hell are you going Parasailing with or without me. Do you hear me, Anastasia Rose Steele?"

Everyone is sitting very quietly waiting for the fireworks to start. Then they think better and get up and move to the kitchen bar and watch

"My money is on Annie, she will get her way. She is as stubborn if not more stubborn than Christian is."

"I have to agree with you Ray, she is stubborn. She will either go with him or he can sit and watch her."

Yes they all say Ana will win this one one way or another

"Sweet girl is not taking crap off that boy. I take it they have clashed before over something."

"Yes gran they have and Ana threatened to put him on his ass in his office when all this mess was being revealed. He got up in her face and tried to tell her what to do but that little lady didn't take crap from him and set him straight. You all should have seen her put that bitch Lincoln on her ass in the MIle High Club. It was a site to see "I kid you not."

"Oh yes Christian Trevelyan Grey I hear you loud and clear. As I have told you countless times which you seem to not understand, I am a grown woman. I have a mind of my own and I do not need your approval to do a damn thing. Do you hear me?"

"Yes I hear you . I am just trying to keep you safe. You don't know what could happen when you are that high in the air tied to a rope and going over the water with a boat pulling you. It is dangerous."

"Boo there are risks in everything we do every day of our lives. You never know when someone is going to hit you walking or running. You never know if the plane you are in will lose power and fall out of the sky. You never know when you are in the elevator and it happens to fail and it falls. At least Parasailing you can see what is going to happen. I want to do this and I want you to be in the seat beside me. Or if you want you can do it by yourself."

"We are not doing this. End of story. I forbid you to do this Anastasia."

They all gasp loudly. I guess they forgot they have an audience watching them

"You listen to me Christian and you listen good. You do not forbid me from doing anything, do you understand me? If I want to go bungee jumping I will go. If I want to go deep sea diving I will go. If I want to get on my damn motorcycle and ride I will do so. If I want to take a ride around the indy track here in a fast race car I will do it. AND IF I WANT TO GO PARASAILING BY GOD I WILL DO IT."

She said that without raising her voice and not only Christian but everyone else backs up a step or two

"Yes ma'am I hear you so if you want to kill or hurt yourself you go right ahead and do it for the thrill of it but I will not do it. I will stay right here and wait for you to come back. I can not watch you get hurt."

Ana walks outside and Christian walks up the stairs

Time out for both of them

"Theo I think now might be a good time for me, you, Elliot and Christian to go take a boat ride. Let's go deep sea fishing?"

"Taylor, how many security guys do we need on the boat?"

"Two will be enough if you are going to charter a private boat and besides there is all of us we can protect him and us."

"Yes, that is what I am going to do. We don't need him blowing up at anyone."

Ray walks off and makes a phone call

"Alright we are going at two o'clock, we have the boat for four hours. That will give them both enough time to cool off I hope."

"Yeah we hope so."

Paula, gran and Gail walk outside to talk to Ana. maybe get her to go shopping to cool off

"Hey sweet girl let's get out of here? I want to go shopping and we need a break. You need to show me around a little bit. What do you say?"

"Sure come on y'all. I need to get security first."

"Davidson we are going shopping just the ladies and gran wants a sightseeing tour. How many guys do we need for four women?"

"Taylor has already called Sawyer and told him the guys were chartering a private boat for deep sea fishing; they will be leaving at two o'clock. You will need six and two cars. I will get it taken care of and let you know when everything is ready for y'all."

"Alright, thank you. We will be ready when y'all are."

Davidson tells Sawyer what is going on and they get all the guys they will need for both groups

Elliot walks upstairs to talk to Christian and tell him all the men are going deep sea fishing on a private boat

"Hey bro we are going deep sea fishing on a private charter boat and yes we have security already worked out. The girls are going shopping and they have six guys and two cars. We will be leaving in thirty minutes for a four hour fishing trip."

"Ok I'll be ready to go. Just let me change clothes and put on something cooler."

Elliot walks out of Christian's room and thinking to himself that was easier than he thought it would be

He walks back downstairs and sees the ladies are fixin to leave

"You all have fun and enjoy yourselves. Us men are going fishing."

"We will Elliot y'all have fun and be safe."

Ana looks up when she hears footsteps on the stairs

Their eyes meet but they look away from each other

{Two very stubborn people…neither wants to give an inch}

Christian walks into the living room and over to Ana. He hugs her tight and pulls back looking at her and kisses her forehead and walks away from her

"Ana we have Sawyer, myself, Nick. Austin,Jerome and Ace with us. I will be driving and Sawyer will be in the car with us. The rest of the guys will be in the car behind us. Ladies please do not get out of the car on your own. The security guys will open your doors for you and carry your bags for you."

"Thank you Davidson, we appreciate this and yes we will follow protocol."

They get ready to leave but Ana walks over to Christian and hugs him tight and kisses his check and runs her fingers down the side of his face and walks off

Gran says might be hope for them yet

"Come on times a wastin let's go shopping. Oh by the way guys we are eating out tonight. So be ready when we get back. We are going to watch the medieval show and have dinner. Dress casually, all of you."

"Yes gran we will be waiting. You do know the trip will be over at six and how long is the ride back here Ray?"

"Yes Christian I know."

"About thirty minutes or so."

"Ok ladies, are we ready to ride?"

"Yes hun let's go."

Gran grabs Davidson's arm and out the door they go

Taylor comes in and tells them all it's time

They all head out the door and get in the car

"Gran, thank you for this. I really needed to get out of that house before I committed murder on your grandson. Who does he think he is telling me what I can and cannot do? I swear I wanted to smack him silly."

"Yes darling girl we all know that and he was just too stubborn to shut that mouth of his. I knew he had it coming when he wouldn't hush and walk away. We all know that is not his way. He will argue with you until he is blue in the face to try and prove a point. I believe that boy has met his match with you."

"Yes I am sure he has and so have I. But he doesn't give an inch and won't compromise. That is why I kept on with him."

"Yes Ana we know. I was waitin on the steam to come out of your ears and your eyes to shoot daggers at him."

"Well that is all done for now. Let us not worry about my grandson. I want to go shopping. Dav where are the best shops for the young and old? We want sexy, not plain."

"Yes ma'am I will take y'all to the mall where they have all the high end clothes like Nordstroms, Gucci and so forth. Will that work gran?"

"Absolutely young man."

They get to the mall the traffic isn't to bad for an afternoon drive

Davidson pulls up at the side and they other guys walk up and open their doors and help them all out

"Thank you all so much. Now do we need to wait on you Davidson since we have all these guys right now?"

"No ma'am I will call Sawyer and find out where you are."

"Very well then let's go shopping ladies and gentlemen."

Gran leads the way in after Sawyer and Nick hold open the doors for them

The ladies spot the first store and go in and look around. Three of the guys go in with them and two stand guard at the door. Davidson walks up to them

"Wow they didn't make it far."

"No gran wanted to go in this one first. I think they are just looking around."

A few minutes later they all walk out without a shopping bag

"Where to now ladies?"

"Point the way to Nordstrom's please?"

One of the guys looks at the map that's in a glass cover in the middle of the aisle

"Gran, follow me please. It is on the second level and we are taking the elevator up. When we get off it will be to our left and the fourth store on the left."

"Thank you Nick."

"Yes ma'am you are welcome."

They all get in the elevator and Davidson notices someone taking pictures. After they get off he stays on and goes back down and keeps an eye the woman that took the pictures

"Excuse me ma'am but I need you to delete the photos you have taken of my group? There is no reason for you to take photos of Anastasia Steele."

"I was not taking photos of Ms. Steele. I was taking photos of all the gentlemen that are with y'all."

She looks embarrassed

"May I ask why you want their photos and I would like to look at your phone. If you have not to hide, you will let me look."

"They are all good looking men and I like taking photos of good looking men. I don't mean anything by it. Here is my phone."

"Thank you ma'am I appreciate your honesty and allowing me to look at your phone. You have a nice day now."

She walks off smiling. Wow that was a close call. he walks back to his group

"The ladies are shopping now and I think gran said she was already tired. Maybe one more store."

"Dav let's go over to Victoria Secrets for a moment?"

"Yes ma'am."

They ladies walk in and they stay together which helps security

Each one chooses a few bra and panty sets. Some get lovely sleepwear and a few of ladies choose sexy nighties

"One more stop, find us a Christian Louboutin shoe store please?"

"Right away ma'am."

Davidson checks his phone for a Louboutin store in the mall or who sells them. He finds the store

"Come on ladies, let's go back to Nordstroms, they have them."

The ladies walk in and four of the guys walk in with them

"Ana come look these would go lovely with your satin royal blue sheath you have."

"Oh Paula, yes they would. Let me see if they have them in size six."

Sawyer finds Ana's size and hands the box to her

"Yes they fit and look lovely. Thank you Sawyer."

"Yes ma'am."

"Paula, look at these. They are sky high and a lovely cream color with tiny pearls on the top."

"Oh Ana, they are gorgeous".. she tries them on and they fit

Ana and Paula find a few more pairs that are considered fuck me shoes like the first two pair were

"Gran have you and Gail found your shoes?"

"Yes dear we have. We got two pairs each."

They pay for their purchases and are ready to go home and get ready for tonight

As they are pulling into the driveway grandpa and the guys are coming up behind them

"Perfect timing. Come on ladies, let's get ourselves bathed and perfumed and ready to have a good time."

"I'm with you gran let's do this. See you ladies in a little while."

Gran and Gail walk out the door and walk over their condo to shower and dress

Ana and Paula go upstairs to get ready

Ana showers and does her routine and blow dries her hair. Puts on a little lip gloss. She goes into her walk-n-closet and decides on a lovely summer yellow knee length dress with spaghetti straps and small daisies around the bottom. She pairs that with her yellow high heel strappy sandals with a daisy on the top of each shoe. She puts in her teardrop earrings and she grabs her small clutch to carry and walks out of her room

She meets Paula at the top of the stairs and they both look at each other. They are dressed the same except Paula's dress is light blue and she is wearing high heels but not sandals

"Well look at us. We are twins. Come on sis, let's go eat and watch a show."

"I am with you Paula."

"My goodness Christian look at these lovely ladies. I am proud to know them."

"Yes, very lovely indeed."

"May we escort you lovely ladies downstairs?"

"Yes Boo you most certainly can."

"Of course Elliot I would be honored."

Christian and Ana walk down first and Elliot and Paula follow them

"My goodness what lovely couples you all make."

"Thank you gran. We are honored to escort Ana and Paula to dinner. Gran you look very lovely my dear."

"Thank you Christian. You and Elliot are very handsome tonight."

"Thank you gran."

"Where is everyone?"

"They are on their way. Gail had to change her dress at the last minute."

'Here they come now. Gail I love that color on you. That royal blue sets off your eyes with your blonde hair."

"Thank you gran. You all look lovely and the gentlemen are all very handsome tonight."

Thank yous all around and now time to go

They walk out the door and there is a limousine waiting on them

"Who ordered the limousine?"

"I did baby girl. Let's go."

"Davidson will be driving and Sawyer will be up front with him. There is plenty of room for all of us. It is a stretch limousine."

"We have all the security we will need. We have one car in front and one car behind are four guys in each one."

"Thank you Taylor, it seems like we are well covered."

"Yes Ana we are."

They drive to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

Davidson drives up in front and security opens the doors for the passengers. They all step out and walk up to the door. Security opens the door for them and they walk in. They know Ana and Christian face is well known worldwide also.

"Welcome Ms. Steele it is a pleasure to see you again. We have missed you."

"Hey Gavin, thank you and nice to be back. We are all looking forward to a wonderful meal and a lively show as always."

"Yes Ms. Steele, we always do our very best to accommodate our patrons. Wayne will show you and your guest to your seats."

"If you all will follow me please."

Ana and Christian take the lead and everyone follows them. They make a gorgeous couple as do the others. Everyone stops what they are doing and watches them as they walk by.

Yes indeed Christian and Ana make a very gorgeous couple

After they are seated Wayne tells them their server will be with them in a moment

"Thank you Wayne."

"Hello my name is Rachel and I will be your server for this evening. Would you all care for something to drink?"

"Yes, would you please bring us a bottle of Bollinger Grande Annee Rose 1999 thank you?"

"Very good sir, I will have that out in a few moments."

"Grandpa, thank you, that is a very good champagne."

"My pleasure my dear girl. I could not in good conscience let you take care of everything."

"I appreciate that."

Rachel brought the champagne and glasses

"Is everyone ready to order or would you like more time?"

"No my dear we are ready. We are going to make it easy on you tonight.

Everyone decided on the Four -Course Feast

Tomato Bisque soup

Roasted Chicken

Sweet buttered corn

Herb- basted potato and garlic bread

for dessert Apple Pie ala mode

"Excellent choice I will have that out to you all momentarily."

"Thank you Rachel and please take the gentlemen's order at the next table they are with us."

"Yes ma'am."

"Gentlemen what can I get you?"

"Ma'am we will have the Four - Course Feast also and ice tea for ten."

"Yes sir, I will have your ice teas out in a few moments."

There meals brought out and everyone is served and given a glass of water and ice tea with their meal

"I hope everyone enjoys their meal and the show. I will check in with all of you later. If you should need me for any reason I will be over to the left of your tables. We try not to bother our customers too often."

"Thank you Rachel, we appreciate that."

Rachel leaves their tables and all start to eat their meal

The lights flicker and letting them know the show is fixin to start

"Welcome one and all to our Medieval Times and Dinner..we sincerely hope you all enjoy your meal and the show."

The meal and the show last for two hours

The adventure is set in Medieval Spain. Highly trained knights joust and show off their swordsmanship with hand-to-hand combat and display their horsemanship and majestic falconry

"Oh my goodness that meal was divine and I truly loved the swordsmen and the way they showed us how they used them. The horses were magnificent were they not Ana? I absolutely loved the way the men and horses were as one and sword play was outstanding. I must say I had the most wonderful experience tonight."

"Yes gran the horses and the swordsmen were truly a sight to see. Something I will not forget. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves tonight?"

Everyone spoke at once…yes we did thank you

"Would you all care for anything else?"

"Rachel, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the show was magnificent. And you young lady, your service was outstanding."

"Oh my gosh thank you so much. I hope I didn't bother y'all too much. I tried to keep an eye on all of you."

"No dear girl, we are very happy with your service and now we must say goodbye. It is time for us to go home. Well back to Ana's. Can I have the check please?"

"Um, it has already been taken care of sir."

"Young man thank you."

"Yes grandpa, you are welcome."

"Well I shall leave the tip. Here you go Rachel and we hope to see you if we are ever back this way again."

Grandpa gives her three one hundred dollar bills

"Yes, I thought I detected a west coast accent. Oh my lord, thank you so very much and please enjoy your time here in Myrtle Beach."

She tells them almost in tears

Gran walks over to her and hugs her

"Good service deserves great tips. Goodbye dear."

They all walk out the door and back to the limousine and home

They walk into Ana's condo and they all sit down and chat for a little while

"That was an awesome meal and I loved the show."

"Yes it was it. I am so full I can barely move."

"Elliot that was a half of a chicken we all had and you ate the part of Paula's, and Gail's. So yes I would say you are full."

"Well what can I say it was mighty good."

"I agree with you Elliot, it was delicious."

"I loved the show and the horses. They were gorgeous and so well behaved."

"Yes they were."

"Well it is getting late and I for one am tired. I am going to call it a night so goodnight all. Come on gran my bed is calling us."

They all hug and say I love yous

"Daddy did you enjoy yourself tonight? You are so quiet."

"Yes Annie I sure did. I am just full and ready for bed too. So I am going to say my goodnights and love you."

"Goodnight daddy and I love you. See you in the morning. Breakfast whenever I get up. This is vacation. I will cook after my walk on the beach."

Ray walks out with Taylor and Gail

They all say their goodnights

"Christian would you like to take a walk on the beach with me after I change into something more comfortable?"

"Yes Ana I would too. I will change and meet you at your room."

"Paula would you fancy a walk too?"

"I would love a walk on the beach with you. Let me change."

They walk up the stairs to change into something more comfortable

It's a nice night out on the beach the wind is calm Ana notices as she steps out on her balcony

She decides to wear a tank top and takes a lightweight hoodie, shorts and flip flops and grabs her small flashlight

Christian decides on a t- shirt and takes a hoodie with a pair of running shorts and flip flops

Paula decides to wear a t- shirt and takes a lightweight hoodie like Ana with jean shorts, flip flops. She picks up her small flashlight

Elliot choose a t- shirt and takes a hoodie, shorts and flip flops

They all meet downstairs

"Looks like we all had the same idea?"

"Yes Ana, great minds think alike."

"Well come on great minds bro the beach is waiting on us."

They all walk through the kitchen and Ana grabs a couple of lightweight blankets out of the closet

"Here Boo you and Elliot carry these blankets. We have them just in case we want to sit on the beach."

"Sounds good to me." Christian says as he reaches for the blankets and gives one to Elliot

"Do we have flashlights?"

Ana and Paula turn theirs on

"Smart ladies."

"Well thank you sir. We always come prepared."

"I imagine you always do."

Ana grabs Christian's hand and walks out the back door

"Oh I forgot, do y'all want a bottle of water to take with us?"

"Yes, that would be nice."

Ana stops at her outdoor kitchen and walks to the fridge and opens it and gives everyone a bottle of water

"Alright, are we ready to go now?"

"Elliot are you in a hurry or something?"

"No not really, I just want to walk on the beach with this lovely lady. You know bro I have never done this before and it sounds very nice."

"Well Elliot it will be a first for me too. So come on the waves are calling us. Can't you hear them talking?"

"Come on you two y'all can talk to the waves when we get down there. If that is what you both want to do. Paula and I will leave you to it."

Christian looks at her and she is laughing. She sees him grinning and knows this look

He starts toward and she takes off running

"Where do you think you are going, young lady?"

He picks her up over his shoulder and runs down to the beach with her. They are both laughing as he tries to throw her off his shoulder into the water. But she is holding on for dear life. She has her arms around his waist and tickling him and they are both laughing like crazy

After he picked her up their hoodies landed on the beach

Neither realize it but El and Paula are taking pictures of them playing around. Paula tries to get a video hoping there is enough light from the moon for it to work

"Christian, Boo if I go in that water you will be going with me. I am not letting go of you."

He walks further into the water until he is knee deep and tries again to get Ana in the water. She still has a grip on him

"Love if you don't keep still we are both going in the water."

Ana stops moving and Christian tries to pick her up off his shoulder. She lets him and when he is ready to throw her she grabs ahold of him again tight and they both go down

Elliot and Paula are laughing their asses off so hard they can barely hold their phones

"Paula did you get it?"

"I think so El."

They look out at the water and see Christian and Ana playing in the water and laughing

"Bout time I haven't seen him this happy in lord I don't know when. She is so good for him."

"Camera is rolling again."

"You know Elliot Ana told me about Christian years ago. That girl loved him back then and still does now."

"Yeah they are meant to be together. I am sure you know everything that happened between them back then?"

"Yes I do and it was so sad to see my friend like that. So hurt and broken. Did you know we went to the same college together?"

"No, Ana never mentioned it. She just told me you were her best friend and lived near her granmomma in Atlanta."

"Yes we were neighbors and became best friends. We were young and they moved to Washington and we lost touch until Ray would come to Atlanta so Ana could see her granmomma. We were older and it was like neither of us had been away from each other. We just connected like we were never apart from each other. I guess we are kindred spirits.

Then they moved to Bellevue and Ana went to school there. I only saw her once in a while.

Neither of us knew the other was going to Harvard until we got our acceptance letters. Ana called me and left a voicemail. I was so excited that I had to call her back. It was late in Bellevue but she answered her phone. I told her I was going to Harvard too. We screamed and hollered so loud into the phones that our parents thought something was terribly wrong.

We had some business classes together and an economics class but that was it. We were taking other electives. Then Ms. Smarty graduated a year early and decided to travel the world. We kept in touch and I flew to China once to see her.

Then next thing I know she is back in Washington , DC working for none other than our president. I guess she got into it because of Ray. I heard they wanted Ana cause she would be unsuspectable being small she would be just right for the CIA and FBI. That girl went beyond call of duty and now she is a Captain for the FBI. I am so proud of her.

I have a feeling she might be retiring from all the government jobs if things work out between her and her Boo. What do you think Elliot?"

Elliot is watching them play in the ocean and he is smiling. They look so happy out there ducking each other.

"Yes I believe she will and I think she is going to make sure her Boo treats everyone right and they get GEH back up and running. They will be the Power Couple of Seattle. I am happy for both of them."

Just at them acting like kids. That's the way they should have been years ago. Damn those bitches."

"Come on none of that. This is a time for smiles and to be happy that that girl out there took care of all of them. Come on, I'll race to the water."

She says throwing her hoodie at him and laughing

Just as Paula reaches the water Elliot picks her up and carries further out and throws her in. She comes up sputtering and trying to catch her breath. She wipes her eyes and takes off after Elliot

"Elliot you in deep water buddy."

Christian says laughing and Ana right along with him

Elliot runs out of the water with Paula right behind him

"Elliot doesn't know it but Paula is an excellent runner. She ran track in college he is in for a surprise. Cause she will catch him and show him no mercy. I know my girl."

"Elliot Grey when I catch you you are going down."

"Well as of right now I don't see that happening. You are too far behind me."

Paula looks back at Ana and Christian as they walk out of the water and smiles and shoots off like a rocket after her prey

"Run Forest, run" Ana says falling to the sand laughing like crazy

"Oh hell where did you come from so damn fast woman?"

Elliot says running for all he is worth. He is almost out of breath but he still tries to stay ahead of her. His eyes get so big she has almost caught him. He jumps and tries to avoid her hands but she is to fast and pulls him down on the sand with her and straddles his back and starts tickling him like crazy

"Oh God please, please stop. I am sorry I won't do it again I promise."

The whole time he is laughing his ass off

Ana and Christian run up to them laughing their asses off now

"Told you to Run Forest." Ana says with tears running down her face

"Ha ha you're not funny."

He says laughing too

"Where in the hell did you learn to run like that?"

"Ana and I took track in college." she deadpans and can't help it but cracks up laughing now along with them

"Wow you are fast. Ana, can you run that fast?"

"No El I run faster."

"Well damn." that's all he says

"Ana I need a running partner. Will you run with me while we are here early mornings and evenings like now? It is so peaceful and no one bothering us. Where is our security at?"

"We don't need them but they are around. We don't see them but they see us. I bet they are laughing at all of us."

"That was fun, now we need to get back in the water and get this sand off. I have sand where sand shouldn't be."

"Ana and I are going to walk back to where we threw everything down. See you back there and behave now no more water acrobatics."

They both start laughing and walk off with their arms around each others waist

"Ana I have not ever had so much fun as I have had tonight. Thank you love for coming down to the beach with me."

"Awe Boo I am so glad you are finally able to have fun. I am happy to be down here with you. We need to do this more often at your home when you move and at my home. We both have a beach area and it's private."

"Yes we do and yes we will. I am going to talk to Taylor and let him know that I am ready to move and sell my penthouse. I want the money to go into an account for now. I am thinking of using it for mother's and children of abuse. I want to find a place where they can come and get help."

"Boo that is a fantastic idea and I would love to help."

"We will work out the details later but that is my plan."

"Sounds like a good plan."

They are back at the beach where they threw everything and they spread out the blanket and sit down and look out at the water and the moon shining on it. They turn and look at each other and move closer together and rub noses and then Christian gently takes her chin and brings her lips to his. It is a sweet soft kiss and then he kisses her again and they pull each other close and the kiss becomes deeper. They have to stop and pull away from each other so they can breathe

"Wow." that's all Ana can say

"Wow, that's right." that's all Christian can say

"I hope you didn't mind me kissing you?"

"No not at all Boo. I have been waiting on that kiss since I was fifteen years old. No I have been waiting for you to kiss me since we were five years old just on the cheek but it never happened. I always saw gran kiss you on the cheek like that. But mercy, this kiss was ten times better."

"Really wow I didn't know that."

"Yeah but this was so much better. We are older and nothing standing in our way. We know what we want."

"Yes we do or I hope you want the same as I do love?"

"Why don't you tell me what it is you want and then I will tell you what I want."

"Ana first off I want to apologize for years ago."

"Hold on a minute. Let me stop you right there. That is all in the past we will not bring it up again. I will say it was not your fault and we will leave it there buried in the past. We will look toward our future. No more apologies and no regrets."

"I can do that just one thing I have to know. I know you have forgiven me but will you ever be able to forget?"

"Yes Boo I will and you know why I will? It is because I not only love you but I am deeply in love with you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. As I said, no more apologies and no regrets."

"Yes my love I want that too. I am in love with you too Ana as deeply as you love me. I want you in my life always and forever."

They kiss again and again and he lays her back on the blanket and rains kisses on her eyes, nose, lips and chin everywhere he can reach

They hear Elliot and Paula walking up and they sit up

"Hey you two ready to head back to the house it is getting late?" Gran has some things planned for tomorrow and we need a good night's rest."

"Yes we are. Let's grab our clothes and blankets and walk back. Oh there is a water spicket outside the gate you can rinse your feet to get the sand off of them."

"Yeah I saw that when we walked out."

They all walk up and rinse their feet off and use a towel and dry them and then walk to the back door and go in the house

"Dav you, Sawyer and Nick can go to bed now. We are in for the night, thank you all."

"Yes Ana goodnight y'all."

"How did you know they were there?"

"Elliot, I am FBI. I am trained to see things like that."

"Yeah I guess you are. Paula did you know they were around us too?"

Paula rolls her eyes…"Yes El I knew it too remember I am FBI also."

"Well damn bro not only are they gorgeous they are smarter than the average bear."

They look at him like he is crazy and start laughing

"Who the hell is the average bear El?"

"Really Boo you never heard of Yogi Bear? He is a cartoon

"No I didn't watch a lot of tv growing up and I don't think I ever saw before."

"Well we are going to have to remedy that soon. The cartoon is Yogi Bear and his little sidekick Boo-Boo Bear. You are going to sit and watch it with me or with us. It is cute and funny. I loved watching it and I think you will too."

"Ok if you say so I'll watch it and see if it is as funny as you say."

"I am going to have to get you to watch some more cartoons so you will loosen up and be as happy and free as you have been all day."

"Anything to spend time with you love. I might even enjoy it if El and Paula watch with us."

"Now you talking bro I love cartoons."

"Yes I do too, never too old to watch them. I love Bugs Bunny and Road Runner."

"Now I have heard of them. Oh boy this is going to be fun. Can we buy them? Are they like a series you know on certain channels?"

"I have never seen you like this bro. It is amazing to see you so happy and acting like a kid."

"Elliot I am extremely happy and it is because of this gorgeous little lady beside me. She told me she was deeply in love with me tonight. I am on cloud nine bro."

"Damn, I am happy for both of you. I knew it would happen in just a matter of time. Alright now I am going to bed and get up in the morning to the smell of Ana's homemade biscuits and sausage gravy pretty please."

"Of course El I will fix biscuits and gravy in the morning."

"Tomorrow is my treat. You all make sure grandpa keeps his wallet in his pocket or better yet have gran confiscate it from him."

"I will tell gran in the morning El. Goodnight bro love you man."

"Goodnight Christian love you too."

Paula walks off with El with her arm around his waist

He looks like he was about to cry when Christian said that he loved him

"El you alright?"

"Yes sweetheart, never better. Come on, let me walk you to your room."

They get to Paula's room and say kisses her on the cheek

"Thank you for the fun tonight. I had a great time Elliot."

"My pleasure Paula goodnight again. I had a blast too."

"Ana , do you think El is alright?'

"I am sure he is. I take it you don't tell him you love do you?"

"Not in a long time and I hate myself for it."

"No none of that self loathing crap. You have been happy you get out of that right now Mr. or will throw you in the ocean myself right now."

"I bet you would do it too wouldn't you?"

"Damn skippy I would. Come on he will be alright and so will you."

"May I walk you to your room, love?"

"Of course you can love?"

They walk up the stairs and stop at her door and he kisses her goodnight and hugs her tightly to him

"Goodnight my love see you in the morning. Sweet dreams."

"Goodnight Boo my love see you in the morning. I had a wonderful time tonight even getting wet and playing in the ocean. Sweet dreams."

"I did too, it was fun and special."

She hugs and kisses him and walks into her room

They all change clothes and hit the hay till morning

Morning comes early and Ana knocks on Christian's door to see if he wants to go for a morning run with her

"Morning Ana I see you are thinking the same thing as I am. Great minds think alike, right?"

"Absolutely we do. Yes, would you like to run with me this morning?"

"How is your back love?"

"My back feels great, no bruises left and no pain at all. Come on let's go, the guys are waitin on us."

"Do you think El and Paula want to join us?"

"I doubt it come on. We will be back before they even get up and probably have breakfast done too."

"Morning y'all ready for five miles?"

"Yes ma'am lead the way. We need a good run. Christian do you think you can keep up with her?"

"I am going to give it my best shot. I heard her tell El last night that she could run faster than Paula but I am up for a challenge."

"Oh believe me she can. She can outrun half of her FBI team."

"Come on y'all the morning is wastin away."

They all take off and head to the left of the house and Christian keeps a pretty good pace with Ana. They all know she is holding back but that is her call

"Come on love, pick it up if you think your back can handle it or we can keep our pace and pick it up more each day."

"I think we'll keep this steady pace today, maybe pick it up late this evening or in the morning."

"Sounds good to me."

They turn around and head back to the house. They all walk in and no one is up yet

"Morning y'all out for a run I see."

"Morning Ray, yes we were in, was a nice steady run."

"Morning daddy. Ready for breakfast? I'm fixin the works this morning and my Boo is going to help me."

"Well yes I am and that sounds mighty fine. Good luck son."

"Ray it will be alright. Oh by the way Elliot is footing the bill today. He wants someone to tell gran to hide grandpa's wallet so he doesn't pay today."

"I will tell Adele as soon as I see her. We will be over soon. Have coffee made Annie."

"Yes daddy it is already made. Set it last night. See you soon. Come on Boo let's get to cookin. But first showers."

They walk downstairs together after their showers

As Ana starts to get out everything they will need for breakfast Christian walks up to her puts his arms around her and kisses her neck

"Um that is nice but let's fix breakfast first."

She turns around and kisses his lips softly

"Yes ma'am what do you want me to do?"

"Please take the eggs out of the fridge and crack them in this bowl and try not to get the shells in there. If you do, all you have to do is take a piece of the shell in your hand and pick the piece of shell up out of the eggs you broke."

He looks at her like she has three eyes

"Say what? How can that work?"

"Well if it happens let me know and I will show you how it works."

She gets the bacon, sausage, milk, flour, frozen butter, salt and pepper all in one place. Then she gets the pans she will need. She thinks it is so nice to have a big stove and double oven. She grabs her bowl to make the dough and the pan she will need . She gets her parchment paper to lay on the pan to cook the bacon. Once all that is done she starts putting the sausage in the pan and crumbling it up. Laying the bacon in the pan to go in the oven sets the oven to bake and three-fifty degrees.

She gets everything in her bowl for the dough and looks for her shredder to shred the frozen butter and finds it.

She mixes everything up and uses her hands to roll the dough to make the biscuits. Christian stops and watches her, She is good and knows what she is doing. I love watching her work with her hands.

"I would say two big pans of biscuits will be enough. We are feeding the guys too."

She cooks the sausage and takes it out and adds her flour, salt, pepper and decides to add some smoked paprika in it. She adds her milk and stirs it some more to make the gravy.

The bacon is done and all she has to do is cook the eggs but in two pans this time cause of so many eggs

"Boo how did you do with the eggs love?"

"Come and see. I didn't lose any shells in the eggs I broke. I am proud of myself."

"Well I'll be. I am proud of you too Boo. Will you get me the cheese in the fridge so I can add it to the eggs?"

"Yes ma'am I sure will."

She starts to cook the eggs and has two pans of eggs she is watching

"Need some help there ma'am?"

"Yes, stir those eggs with that spatula and I will stir these. I need to add the cheese to both pans. So keep stirring your pan."

"Ok I will."

She adds the cheese to Christian's pan then to her pan amd checks her biscuits

"Looking good, almost done. Ok Boo, put those eggs in that yellow bowl beside you please."

"This one here that has the daisies on it?"

"Yes, that's the one."

Ana takes her eggs up and puts them in a orange bowl and checks her biscuits they are ready

Christian call everyone please. Dial two for security and tell them to come get a plate there is more than enough.

Then call El and tell him to stop at Paula's door that and tell her breakfast is ready

Look out the back door and see if you see daddy. Tell him to get gran and everyone and come on over."

"Ok, I will do it."

In the meantime she is taking everything outside. They are eating on the patio

Christian has called everyone and he saw Ray and they are all coming over

The security guys are here as well

"Alright guys grab a plate and fix your food. There is more than enough."

"Yes ma'am Ana oh lordy biscuits and gravy."

"Move it Nick so we can get our food."

They all fill their plates and walk out to the deck that is covered

Ray and everyone comes in and grabs a plate and fixes theirs and sits down. El and Paula fix their plates. Ana and Christian fix their plates and they all sit down at the huge table and get ready to eat

"May I say grace Ana?"

"Of course grandpa."

"Everyone hold hands please. Lord thank you for this bounty of food we are about to receive and thank you lord for everything you do for each and everyone of us. Thank you lord for this wonderful family we have with us. Without you dear lord we would not be here to serve you each and every day Amen,"

"Amen's all around"

"Now let's eat this amazing breakfast that Annie and Christian cooked for all of us."

"You helped in the kitchen bro?"

"Yes El, I did now quiet and eat it is delicious."

They all sit there and eat and talk about this and that

Breakfast is over and they are deciding on what they want to do

"Gran have you decided what we are going to do first today? There is so much we can do. I want to go on the Sky Wheel. That's the huge Ferris Wheel. I did that when I was younger and haven't been on in years."

"I think we will go to Wonderworks first if that is alright with all of you? Then I have decided I want to go on the Pirate ship but I want to see if we can reserve it because of Ana and Christian. I don't want a bunch of people hanging around all of us. Then go and eat. Do we need a reservation for our big family to go to Giant Crab this evening?"

"I think it would be a good idea that way we can all sit close together and be spread out. I will call and make reservations after I clean the kitchen."

"No ma'am you have done enough. I believe we ladies can take over from here."

"What time would you all like to go and eat? It is casual dress nothing fancy. I always just wear a nice top and shorts or capris and sandals."

"How does seven o'clock sound to you all?'

"That is fine with me." and they all agree

"Alright seven it is. I won't have a problem when I mention my name."

"Hello Giant Crab this is Jenny may I help you?"

"Hello this Anastasia Steele and I would like to reserve three large tables for seven o'clock tonight. We have a very big party of eighteen people that includes my security. Can you accommodate us tonight?"

"Oh yes ma'am Ms. Steele, no problem at all. One question: where would y'all prefer to sit? I can seat you all up front or a little toward the middle where you will be closer to the buffet and easier in and out for y'all?

"Yes Jenny, that will be fine. Closer to the buffet. Thank you, we will see you at seven o'clock tonight. Oh before I forget you all know that there will always be two security guards up front. Then when two of the security guards have eaten they will swap places so my other two guards can eat."

"Yes ma'am we know and we will be looking for your party."

"Alright seven o'clock tonight Dav make it happen? For now we have security as we get ready to leave for Wonderworks. I need you to make reservations for a private party for the Pirate Ship tour and one for the Wax Museum. You just tell us the times and if we have time after Wonderworks Christian, Elliot , Paula and I are going zip lining.

Our family can stay at the Pavilion. There are all kinds of things to do or someone can bring them back home if they don't want to wait on us. I will ask them in a few minutes."

"Yes ma'am just let me know. I will probably bring four guys with us. That will be enough. We are going to have Taylor, Ray and Elliot with us. More than enough muscle for you and Christian and he can hold his own if needed but won't be of course."

"Gran, grandpa, daddy, Gail and Taylor after Wonderworks Christian and us young ones are going zip lining. It is beside Wonderworks and the lines are hooked to the house and we zip across the water. You can all watch us or go shopping. The guys will take you home if you don't want to stay. We have plenty of security. Hell Taylor you are welcome to join us if you want too."

"Oh no thank you Ana. I did enough things like that in the Marines and I am sure you did some of it too?"

"Yes sir, I did."

"What's it gonna be, are you all staying or going home?"

"Well Annie being we can watch y'all we have decided to stay and from the map I pulled up we can sit on the patio and watch y'all from the side of Wonderworks."

"Alright, that's settled. Let's mosy to the cars and get to it."

"We will have two security guys with each car and we are taking the extended SUVs. So whoever wants to go with who the cars are out back. We also have a car in front and one in back."

They all walk out and just in the cars and they take off to Wonderworks. Traffic is not to heavy on weekend

They pull up and park and wait for their doors to be opened. They all walk up to the entrance of Wonderworks and Elliot gets out in front of everyone

"Dav do we need two guys outside or can they all come in? There are no threats on anyone right?"

"No, we are good if they all want to come in and have two stand close to the front door."

Everyone looks at him for a moment

They walk in with Elliot leading the way

"Hello I need tickets for seventeen adults please."

"Yes sir, one moment please."

"Um the young lady walks back with someone

"Ms. Steele and Mr. Grey it is an honor to have you in our fine establishment of Wonderworks. We would be very happy if you all would come this way. There is no charge for y'all."

"No siree, we will be paying our way . Thank you so very much but please let us pay or make a donation to Wonderworks?"

"Sir Mr.." " I am Theo Treveylan and this is my family. Now kind sir either we pay or donate. We do not want this free of charge."

"Very well Mr. Treveylan however you would like to do it is fine with me."

"Elliot, we will make a donation."

"Yes sir, I'm on it."

"Here you miss and we thank you so very much."

"Umm yes sir, thank you."

"Please follow me and I will show where you can start and when you all finish you will see the exit sign."

"Thank you very much miss…Elliot looks at her name tag…Becky. One question after we exit the younger ones are going on the zipline. Would it be possible for the rest of my family to sit on deck and watch us?"

"That will be quite alright sir. If you need more seats or anything please ask me or one of our attendants."

"Thank you and now family, let's see what this place is all about. After you Miss Becky."

The Story Of Professor Wonder And The Upside Down Laboratory

When you enter the building everything will be upside down and in order to participate in the fun, you must step inside the inversion tunnel and be turned right side up. Once each of you are properly aligned for your adventure, family fun awaits you.

They are all in awe of this place. It is something to see a lot of things that are unique and challenging for all ages. Like the power of an eighty four mile per hour hurricane-force winds in the Hurricane Shack Elliot, Christian and I went into. Gran and grandpa make a huge life size bubble. Most of us went into the NASA treatment in their Astronaut Training Gyro and we experienced zero gravity that was awesome. Elliot laid down on the bed of nails.

There are over hundreds hands-on exhibits like the indoor ropes course, the stairs that change as you walk up them. So many things to do and we spent almost two hours and I doubt we saw it all but it was an experience I will tell you that.

"Alright y'all there is the exit sign. Come on gran and grandpa did y'all have a good time? How about everyone else?"

"Oh my lord in heaven, that was so exciting. I absolutely loved it."

"Gran I am so glad you liked it. I hope everyone else did. Security, how about y'all?"

Yes Ana it was an experience we all enjoyed very much. Now let's get to the zipline. Gran, you and everyone else have a seat out here on the deck. I will have some of the guys close by if you all need anything."

'Thank you Sawyer."

"Alright, group, let's rock it."

They are a sight to see as they all walk up to the gate for ziplining. There are ten people in all.

"We would like ten tickets please. Thank you."

"Yes sir."

The young man he is looking at the group and he knows who is at his gate none other than the gorgeous Anastasia Steele and handsome Christian Gray

"Sir, how would you like to enter? I know who is with y'all that is why I am asking."

"Dav, would you tell him please?"

"Yes of course I would like three of my guys in front and then the couples and three in the back."

"Very well if you will have the first three come forward we will get them equipped and ready to go. We will wait for your signal to release them."

"Thank you. Come Nick, Sam, and Adam y'all get suited up."

"Yes sir." and they all walk forward

"Elliot, I want you and Paula next. Christian I want you two behind them and I , Sawyer and Ace will be behind y'all."

"Sounds good to us."

Alright they have the first three suited up and now they are standing to the side.

Elliot and Paula are getting harnessed up and Christian and Ana are next

"Ok you can start letting them go."

"Yes sir."

The last three are getting their harnesses on

"Ok let the first couple go."

"Yes sir."

Alright everyone is suited and harnessed

"Ok let the next couple go."

"Yes sir."

"After the last couple go. You can start sending these guys."

"Come Ace you go next. Sawyer you after him and I will go last."

"Alright let them all go when you think there is enough room and it's safe."

"Yes sir."

"I'm next, thank you for your understanding and cooperation ."

"Alright, have fun all of you and not a problem sir."

Ana POV

Oh my lord this is so much fun. I haven't done this in years. I love it. I hope Christian is having a good time.

He can see me but I can't see him. Oh look, you can see dolphins out there in the ocean and some sailboats. Oh that's what we are going to later Parasailing. I don't care what Mr. Grumpy says. He's not going to spoil my vacation.

I will kick him where the sun don't shine. My goodness this is so much fun. I wonder if they record this for everyone so they can look at themselves later. I hope everyone is having fun. I can hear laughter but don't know who all is laughing. I can make out Paula when she screams silly girl.

I wish I could see Christian having fun. Let me see if I can just turn my head and get a glimpse of him…Yes there is my Boo and he is smiling and pointing at the water. He sees the sea-doos. Cool and he gives me a thumbs up.. My goodness I love him so much.

Christian POV

Wow this is so cool. Why haven't I done this before? Oh yeah never mind. Look dolphins and I see all over Myrtle Beach, well the parts around here. Catamarans and sailboats. Ok I see what Ana was talking about now the sea-doos do look like fun. I see they all have on ski vests and some are wearing head gear. Don't think there is a chance in hell of Ana wearing head gear out there on the water.

Now that is something to see Parasailing. That's what she wants us to do. I still don't know about that. It looks like fun but it is dangerous too. How can I talk her out of it…I doubt I can. Ms. Stubborn. She is having a blast up there in front of me. I can hear her laughing and screaming. Lordy I love her so damn much.

They are all coming to the end of the line. From what I can see they are all smiling

"What did y'all think?"

Ana ask them as they are getting out of the harnesses

"Ana, that was amazing, thank you so much."

"You are welcome Paula."

"Way cool Ana loved it."

"I knew you would El."

"How about you Boo? Would you do it again sometime?"

"Yes my love I would. I enjoyed it very much. Especially you up front laughing and screaming."

"I'm so happy you had a good time Boo. I am happy we all did. It is an experience if you have never done it before."

"Yes it was."

"Ok let's go find the family. I hope security was able to get some pictures of all of us.

"Dav what do you have in your hand?"

"A video of everyone on the zipline. I had to buy it. I know y'all want to see it."

"Oh that is great I was hoping they did that."

"Well you all can watch it later."

They all walk up to the family and everyone is smiling

"Looks like you all had fun. Christian son what did you think? I want to know if it was worth it and would you go again?"

"Yes grandpa I loved it and yes it was worth it. Of course I would go again anytime with my love."

"Well it is unanimous everyone loved it. Where to now?"

"We have the sky wheel or we can go ride the sea-doos?"

"What do y'all want to do?"

"Let's go see the big wheel and you young ones can sea-doo tomorrow."

"Sounds like a plan to me."

"Come on love, let's go." Christian holds his hand out to Ana and she takes it and they walk off to the cars

"Well, would you all look at that?"

"Gran they had a talk last night after he threw her in the ocean. It was fun to watch them play around and we got a video and pictures to show you all."

"My word will wonders never cease?"

"They are so happy just look at them."

"Yes they are and it is about time. They have both been so miserable without the other."

"Yes they have."

They all make it back to the cars and load up for the sky wheel

"Why is it called the sky wheel sweet girl?"

"Gran it stands nearly two hundred feet above Myrtle Beach shores. It is enclosed and you sit on comfortable seats. It's an amazing experience. I did it with daddy last year and he loved it."

"Ray, how was it?"

"Adele it is an experience like Annie said. You are enclosed and you can see everything. I forgot how many each gondola holds but you can see for miles. It's a comfortable ride I promise.

"Well I will take your and our girl's word for it."

"Oh this is going to be so exciting."

"I bet it is. I can tell you are just bubbling over with excitement Ana."

"You will be to El. Tell him Paula."

"Yes you will, it is nothing like a ferris wheel ride. kinda reminds me of the London Eye but the eye stands over four hundred feet but it is awesome too."

They ride over to where the sky wheel is and get out and they all walk up to the behemoth contraption

"My lord, that wheel is huge."

"Yes, gran it is. Come on let's see how long the wait is? I see a line of people already."

"Well we can wait over there on the deck in the shade or come back later. There is a two hour wait period. There are so many waiting to go up."

"We will go back home and Ana and you all can go sea-dooing or whatever it is called. Dav can we make reservations for this SkyWheel? Say tomorrow night I saw the brochure where it lights up at night."

"Yes gran I will go and do that now. Guys see the family back to the cars please."

They all walk back to the cars and head for home

"Gran we have reservations for nine o'clock tomorrow night."

"Fantastic Dav thank you hun."

"Yes ma'am. Now let's get y'all home and cool off."

"Come on y'all I am ready to go. It is so hot I want to get wet."

"Love slow down before you fall and if you do we will be going to the emergency room instead of the water."

"Sorry Boo I just want to get on the water. Come on Paula let's get out of these clothes and put on our bikinis?"

"I'm with you girl. Times a waistin guys get changed. Time for shorts and t-shirts. Move it."

They run after Ana and Paula up the stairs and catch them. They fly right by the girls

"Come on slow pokes times a wastin as y'all say."

"Listen at southern drawl. Oh my sugar , goodness sake we are right behind y'all."

Ana says waving her hand in front of her face

They all start laughing and go to their rooms to change

The guys are waiting on the girls to come down so they can all go

They look up when they hear giggling and laughing

Christian thinks to himself what a lovely sound

Ana walks to her closet in the hall and grabs a handful of beach towels

"Dav do we need to take my sea-doos or have you already made reservations for all of us? How many guys are coming with us?"

"All taken care of. We have four guys, one for each of you. I will be watching you. Nick will keep eyes on Paula. Ace will be looking out for Elliot and Sawyer has eyes on Christian."

"Sounds good to me, let's go."

She grabs Christian's arm and takes him out the door

"You all have fun and be careful. Boys take plenty of pictures please?"

"Yes, gran we will."

They all pile in the car and head over to where they are going to get sea-doos

"We are here and they have all the sea-doos waiting on us after I take care of the payment."

"Oh no Dav this is my treat this time."

"Ok then come with me and we will take care of it."

Christian and Dav walk over to the ticket booth and give Ana's last name and pay for all of them

"Alright ladies I know y'all are bouncing like crazy. Come on, pick out the one you want and the ski vests are there with each sea-doo."

The girls run over to them and choose their ride

"I'm taking the blue one." Ana says

"I'm taking the red one." Paula says

"Ok guys grab one and let's ride. I am sure you all know how to ride one right?"

"Yes Dav we all do." They say

"Yeah I should have asked before but I figured y'all did."

They all get their ski vests on and go slow out in the water until they clear the yellow buoy and then the girls take off leaving the men behind

"Well hell what are we waiting for, let's go?"

They all take off after the girls

They catch up with them about half way across the water

"Ana love are you having fun?"

"Oh my goodness yes Boo. Thank you for coming with me."

"Wouldn't want to be anywhere else."

"Let's ride on love."

Ana gives it some power and takes off behind Christian laughing as she catches up to him

Elliot and Paula are riding side by side

"El come on let's ride, open er up."

"I'm with you sweetheart let's do it. Time to catch bro and his girl."

And they are off and so is security they are with them and some of the guys are taking pictures and videos

They ride for about two hours until Ana notices she is starting to burn

"Y'all ready to go home? I am burning from the sun. I love it. I need some sun but now it's time to go."

"Lead the way love we are right behind you."

They all bring the sea-doos back in and climb off and and leave ski vests with their rides and walk to the cars with the guys

"Um Christian, Boo can we go on and Parasailing now? Please I am only going to ask you this one time. If you say no we will take you home but I am going and I want you to come with me. I want you on a double Parasail with me, my love."

Everyone in the car is waiting on him to say yes or blow up again

He looks at her and sees that she really wants to do this and wants to do it with him. She is not begging him she is only asking him

"Oh what the hell, I can't say no to a face like that."

She smiles so big and reaches across the seat and grabs his head and kiss him for all he is worth

They come for air breathing hard

"Dav you heard my lady let's go Parasailing."

Everybody is cheering

Sawyer call the office there and tell them we have Anastasia Steele on the way and we need two boats for two couples. Unless El and Paula want to go separate."

"El what do you want to do?"

"Let's go together Paula."

"Ok Sawyer, two boats, two couples. Then we need one guy in each boat with a driver. Tell them we need one boat for two security guys, no Parasailing. Let them know we should be there in thirty minutes with traffic."

"Ok calling now."

"Hello Ocean WaterSports this is Robbie, come Parasailing with us. Great fun for all. How may I help you?"

"Hello Robbie my name Sawyer and I am security for Anastasia Steele and her party four with four security guards. I would like to reserve two boats and Parasailing for two couples. I also need one guard in each boat and will need one boat no Parasailing with two guards. Can you accommodate us on short notice? We will be there in approximately thirty minutes. "

"One moment Mr. Sawyer let me look at my schedule. Yes sir we absolutely can. We will have the boats waiting on y'all sir."

"Thank you Robbie, we will see you shortly. "

"Yes sir."

They arrive a little under thirty minutes but have no problem acquiring the boats early… oh course not it's their own Anastasia Steele. No NDA's needed already done

"Oh my lord Christian this looks like so much fun."

"Yes Elliott it does. Just careful and keep an eye on your girl."

"Of course bro you too."

They all get their life jackets on and they explain to them what they will be doing. You all will ride out to your boats via banana boats. Cool huh..Ok now when you get to your boat they will strap you in. Now two of you. They will get the harnesses on you both and you will stand and you will take off from the back of the boat.

I assume you four are going as a couple? I know that you guys are security so no problem. We will take care of all of you.

"Now you all have a great time and there will be a video for y'all when you get back."

"Awesome! I can't wait to get up there."

Ms. Steele, you can tell them how long you want this to last and where you would like to go."

"Great, I want to go by my condo so the grans can see us and my dad."

"Just tell the driver and he will accommodate your request."

"Here we are. Have fun and we will have photos and videos waiting for all of you."

"Ok i'm going to take both of you to your boat and then the guys to the last boat."

"Elliot and Paula have fun, we will see you shortly."

'Y'all to Ana…whoo hooo."

Ana and Christian get set and ready to go as soon as the driver tells them what he is going to do and how they will come up from the back of the boat and they will three hundred feet in the air

"Boo you ready for this once in a lifetime experience with me?"

"Absolutely my love and many more. Let's do this."

"Can you fly us by my condo please?"

"Yes ma'am sure will."

They get ready to go and are waiting for the boat to pick up some speed so the wind will pick them up.

"Ready set here we go."

And they are coming off the boat and smiling at each other

"Oh my God Ana this is amazing. I am sorry I doubted you and we argued. I love you so much."

"Christian it's alright. You are here with me, that is all that matters, love."

"Yes it is all that matters."

"Hey look Paula and Elliot they are to your right Ana."

"Oh wow yes I see them. They look happy."

"Yes they do love."

"Look at Paula, she is laughing about something."

"I see that and Elliot looks like he is cracking up."

Ana looks out over the water and sees all kinds of boats, sailboats , yachts, speed boats and catamarans

"Christian look at the dolphins' there is a pod of them."

"Wow, they are beautiful."

"Christian thank you so much for this. This is just another memory to put in our book."

"Yes love it is. I am so glad they are taking pictures and videos. Wow, that will be something to see. We can show the family and have them for years to come to watch."

"Yes we can. Look there is the skywheel and over there is the strip and we are coming up on my condos."

They get them as close to the beach as they can so the family can see them

"I hope they saw us."

"I'm sure they did. They might not be able to tell who was who but they know it was us."

"Time to go back and get ready to go eat Crab legs."

"Oh yes it is. I bet I can eat more than you, my love?"

"Christian, Boo you are on. I will eat so much I will have everyone sick just watching me."

"You think I can't eat more than you?"

"Um well um we shall see."

"Cool we are coming down. Take it easy now and steady yourself. We are landing on the boat."

"Yes Boo I will be careful. The guys are there with the instructor too. We will be fine."

Christian looks over and sees Elliot and Paula coming in too

"Well Ana how was it? Christian what did you think? Will you do it again?"

"Dav it was an amazing way up there in the air looking down and around at everything. I loved it?"

"Yes Dav I will do it again. I loved it. It was exhilarating."

"Ok guys we are heading back to the banana boat and those guys will take you all back to the front entrance."

"Thank you so much for an amazing experience. Um, can you accept tips?"

"Yes ma'am but you don't have to. It was our pleasure to be of service for you and Mr. Grey."

"Dav please take care of it and make sure Sawyer does the same."

"Yes Ana I sure will."

Dav gives the driver and his helper a hundred dollars each

They get to the banana boat and head back in

Elliot and his crew are right behind us

They get out and walk through the gate and out to the cars with all the guys around them. There seems to be a crowd now. Nothing to worry about it's just that time for others to enjoy their time in sky

They all get in the cars and go home to get ready for their all you can eat crab legs and the bet that Ana and Christian made as to who can eat the most

Wonder what the bet is

That's it for now…the bet is coming up…I have got to come up with something for the winner

I am so sorry this was so long. I just couldn't find a place to stop and now I have not only Ana but Christian in my head. I hope you all like this one. I didn't see any reason for them to go any further with the past. It is all said and done. They are happy and that is what matters. They will work together to make it work for them business wise.

There is more to come in the next chapter and I will try not to make it too long. I am sorry I like detail and I focus on where I have been and what I have done before. No to the Parasailing… I haven't done that one..lol