Fifty Shades Ever After?

Chapter 21

Elliot POV

Ana and I have been discussing the camp and making sure she is good to sign in Ava. Ana is concerned about how Kate will feel about Ana having the ability to sign her in or having any sort of authority when it comes to Ava. This is getting me, because the other day Kate was bitching to me about something similar.

"Elliot I don't want Ana having any sort of power when it comes to my daughter. I am her mother, I have a say in this. It's bad enough she lives with the bitch, she isn't going to take over my daughter". I sigh "What the hell Kate? What the fuck has Ana done to you to make you hate her so much? Because she didn't believe Christian was dead or her daughter either? Is that so wrong"? She replies "Elliot that is just the tip of the iceberg, she is the perpetual victim, Jose and her mom and that Elena woman supposedly hurt her, her boss supposedly hurt her. Come on, she enjoys the attention and your feeding into that". I am beyond angry now "Kate I do not give Ana any sort of 'attention' I am helping her look for my brother who by the way I don't believe is dead either. I work my job, and spend time with the kids". She scoffs "Please your probably fucking her on a nightly". The thought of this makes me sick "Kate that is disgusting...Ana is my sister nothing more. You have a brother, wouldn't you want me or Ana to help you prove he was alive if you didn't believe he was dead"? "My brother wouldn't be in that kind of situation. I would trust the authorities that they wouldn't mess something like this up". I laugh "Your a journalist with such a naive view point that the cops couldn't mess something like that up? Are you on drugs or something"? I hear her getting upset. "If you hadn't of devoted so much of your time on a lost cause we would be married and happy right now. All because of her...why can't you see this. I've talked to Jose, Elliot he swears that Ana wanted to be with him, she lied to us. They were in a relationship and then she decided to leave him for a bank account". I am pissed beyond belief now "So now you believe sex offenders? There is EVIDENCE recordings and videos that prove otherwise. My God Kate maybe you did help Jose take Ana. Such a jealous woman you are. I am glad we didn't get married, you would have made Ava and I miserable if you believe this about a woman you saw as a sister". She gasps "You don't mean that Elliot, you still love me I know it". "Yes I do love you, but not enough to turn my back on my family".  "You mean Ana....not family Ana. She is an in law....not even with Christian being dead. Come on she is a billionaire she can afford to look on her own, she can afford nannies. I just want my family back". I shake my head "You just don't listen at all. Stop this, we will discuss Ava only. We have nothing more to talk about".

I look at Ana, seeing how uncomfortable she is about this "Ana I will admit Kate isn't happy about you having any sort of say over Ava. But I have full custody, I trust you with my daughter more than her mother. Trust me I don't give a fuck about Kate and her opinions". She sighs turns to walk towards her room. I hate what the hell that bitch Leila did to cause this kind of drama in the family.

Ana POV

Kate still hates me passionately it appears. I don't know what exactly I did to make that happen, I just know I refused to believe Christian and Parker were dead. Kate wanted me to accept it, but I just couldn't and look I was right. They weren't, how much of a betrayal would that have been to them if I actually believed it. I shudder at this and I know Elliot is watching me as I walk towards my room to get the papers needed for the camp.

I come back to the living room and see Elliot and Christian bidding the kids goodbye, Gail also I see her tearing up a bit but does her best to be stoic. "Ok guys you ready to go"? I hear shouts of excitement and the kids rush out to the car. Taylor is already in the SUV and I turn to leave when Christian comes to kiss me before I leave. I sigh and go towards the kids. This is going to be a long trip.

Christian POV

I watch Ana walk away, I have a feeling there is something wrong with her. I sigh "I wonder what's got Ana upset"? Elliot looks at me "It's fucking Kate Christian....Ana knows Kate wants her to have almost nothing to do with Ava. She still blames Ana for us breaking up swears we'd be married and happy. How Ana isn't even my family because your dead. It's fucking disgusting. Ana doesn't even know Kate is talking to Jose and he is brain washing Kate, that Ana was using you as a bank account....a way to break up with Jose but that she loves him. They were in relationship for that year. How Ana should have trusted that the police wouldn't make a mistake about yours and Parker's death. Just accept it.....it's fucking frustrating".  I am getting angry "Wait Kate has said this recently"? "Yeah last week when she found out about Ana being listed as an authorized person to make medical decisions and can make decisions for Ava. She is adamant about Ana playing a victim all the time, she wasn't ever hurt or anything she just wants the attention. It's disgusting and I've told her as much. Also told her she and I will only discuss Ava, nothing more".

I ram a fist into my hair "Kate needs to stop being a selfish bitch. I know Ana wants to wait to 'reveal' I'm alive but if Kate doesn't stop that plan may change sooner rather than later". "The hell it will". I turn and see a pissed off Ana, she continues "You ever think I might just want to keep you to myself a little while longer"? "Ana I respect that but I'm not going to have someone disparaging you". She laughs ruefully "It's Kate she needs the attention, Elliot is playing into it also by getting defensive. If people quit feeding into it, it might go away. If not oh well, I have you and Parker back. If Elliot wants to try with her again, I've never stopped him, if anything I encouraged him to try again". I look at Elliot and he confirms "Yeah she tried to tell me not to mess things up with Kate. But family comes first, always Ana. You are my sister". Ana replies "She is the mother of your child". "Who left because I refused to believe that was his dead body! She is being stupid and stubborn". Ana asks "Isn't she family too"?

Elliot storms out and I look over at her "Why are you defending her Ana"? "I feel for her, she lost everyone she loved because of me. Is what she saying wrong? Absolutely but that's how she is coping. It's not like she can print it or write something disparaging against me because I'd sue her ass and she'd be out of work. This is her only way to lash out, I don't like it but what else can I do"? I sigh "Let it out that I am back, show that bitch that she was wrong the entire time". "What does that do? She'll still say what she's saying it doesn't change anything. But if you want to come out alive that's your choice. I won't interfere I just wanted to wait until I was mobile again at home not stuck in a hospital bed being barraged with questions". I grab Ana and hold her "I respect that love, I just hate people saying shit about my wife". She looks at me lovingly "I understand this Christian but this won't stop it. The only way it'll stop is if Elliot leaves and I would never force him to stay". "Ana you could never force Elliot to do anything, Kate isn't realizing this... he's here because he wants to be. Let him do as he wants". She nods "I need to talk to the dork anyways... Bastille is doing my rehab and I need to see if Elliot could build a gym here within 6 to 8 weeks". "Why is he doing your rehab"? "He doesn't trust me to stick to it like last time, even though circumstances are different". "Well I agree with that but maybe that's what you need. Someone who can't be deterred no matter what". She shudders at this "He is a pit bull isn't he"? I nod we go looking for Elliot.

We find him outside by the sound... chucking rocks into the water. Ana walks up to him and places a hand on his shoulder "Hey bro...are we ok"? He turns to her and gives her a side hug "Of course Ana...just quit defending her. Yes she's family but she chose to leave the family I didn't leave her". She sighs "I know that I just have guilt over it, always will. I will quit defending her though. So how about I put you to work Elliot"? He chuckles "Put me to work? Doing what my dear". I respond "Ana wants to build a gym on property because Bastille will be rehabbing her". "A gym how soon do you need it". I reply "6 to 8 weeks that's when the rehab will pick up and need a place to continue". Elliot looks around the property "I imagine it could be done near the garage...since you own all the property it helps. That's what saved us when we added those rooms. The ground is level and permits shouldn't be an issue. Bastille have ideas for how he wants it"? She nods "He said to call him and y'all can go over the plans and details". He nods "This could definitely help distract me, plus gives me a reason to stay home, per se. I have a couple guys I'll get to start clearing and marking out the area. Then you go to the hospital in like a day or so right"? She nods "Christian and I will stay in Bellevue Gail can join us there as well as security. Since no one will be here for a week or so, best time to do the noisiest part of all of this. Then when she's back, the rest will be cake". Ana and I nod, I respond "Draw up the costs and labor and I'll see it's taken care of Lelliott". "No way to tell you I'll do it at no cost huh"? I sigh "No possible way. Ana paid for the add on right"? She looks at me offended "Of course I did, I got quite bitchy when he was refusing to cash my check". "So it's ok when Ana pays you but not me"? Elliot sighs "Dude she started crying, I did it to stop the water works. I hate seeing women cry". I look at Ana and she shrugs "And your point being? Use what you have to your advantage". "Ok then Elliot will go and apply for permits and stuff tomorrow and I will contact Bastille to come and coordinate with me and Elliot. You my beautiful wife need to start packing your stuff for the hospital. No procrastinating on that I want you ready to go by the morning". Ana looks at me and rolls her eyes and I raise my eyebrow at her "Whatever you say Mr Grey".