Something stirred within Teddy and it wasn't arousement. Standing so ubruptly that his meal basket fell to hard ground, he sucked in a sharp breath. There was no way that was legal... She-?

"Um. Mr. Grey... Others are staring."

That they were; gatherings of families just exiting said diner pause mid-step. A little girl with long lustrous blonde hair shouted:

"Hah! The weird looking man fell on his butt!"

Laughter emitted all around, though Elena Jr's expression remained blank.

"Come on. Get up... We... Ah, shit!"

Glancing back Theodore noticed with displeasure that several paps- now exiting cheap vehicles- snapped away, calling for them:

"Give us a kiss!"

"Hyde and Grey? How scandalous!"

"This photo will get me some big bucks!"

Teddy prepared to flee only for Elena to shake her head.

"It's what they want; sit still. We need to discuss your little outburst."

Outburst? He wanted to scoff, but tending to the woman's wants and needs seemed more pertinent. Why? Guy had no idea. Once seated, she said:

"I know you're terrified. Can see it in your eyes."

Amidst annoying clicks and cries of enjoyment, Teddy nodded.

"A bit. I mean... He's trying to kill her."

Right? That's what it seemed like. As if offended Hyde frowned.

"Know you're new to sex, but that isn't all the reality... If it helps, the woman wanted it."

How could that be when she had no way to leave the situation if desired.

"How do you know that? She can't move..."

Elena sighed, picking idly at her food. When noticing the paparazzi weren't about to let up, she stood. Holding out inhumanly soft hands.

"Join me? I promise everything will make sense."

Hopefully it wouldn't backfire.