Fifty Shades Ever After?

Chapter 39

Ana POV

After we got home and Taylor put Teddy to bed, I called Flynn to come over so we could deal with this. I don't know how to tell everyone that this time, he's really gone, that I saw a crazy woman take my husband from me without a second thought because she's a selfish crazy bitch. I am in our office waiting for Flynn, sitting on the couch just stunned and shocked at what has happened today. I hear a brief knock on the door then it opening to reveal Flynn had arrived. "Ana, Margie said it was extremely urgent. So, I rushed over. What happened? Where Christian"? I laugh dryly "You remember how Elena escaped custody"? He nods and I proceed "We had received a letter of her demands a few weeks ago, turned it over to the cops so they could do their jobs. No sign of her until yesterday. She got ahold of Teddy John. She threatened to hurt him if Christian didn't go to her and leave me. He went to get Teddy and got him out but Elena got him and held him at knife point". John looks at me with horror. "What happened to Christian Ana"? I shudder a breath "Elena knew Taylor Teddy and I were outside trying to figure out how to get Christian out when she walked out with him at knife point. She tried to force him to say he wanted her and I was polluting his mind. She asked him if I was speaking the truth and he agreed I said if she can't have him neither could I, then stabbed him 3 times in the chest". John grabs my hand "Is he in the hospital"? I shake my head and whisper "He is the morgue waiting for me to make arrangements".

John looks at me with horror in his eyes "He's gone? Christian is dead"? I nod my head and I feel John envelope me in a hug "Goodness Ana to lose him after all this and to watch it happen? I can't imagine it". "I can't either I don't know how to tell everyone and I'm sure Teddy is feeling some sort of guilt over it. I just wanted my family normal and happy. I didn't want all this craziness and death. I just wanted Christian our family and the kids. Was that too much to ask for"? John grabs my hand and I look at him "Of course not Ana, but unfortunately you can't control the actions of others. Sometimes the actions of others cause ripples in our lives and it hurts us. But you can only look after you and yours and I will be with you the entire time my dear. You are not alone". I nod but feel more alone than I ever have. John continues "Let me call Carrick Grace Elliot and Mia over and we can do this together. I don't think you can manage alone". I nod my head in agreement that I couldn't and he makes the calls. Taylor knocks at the door "Ana Gail wanted to know if you needed anything? Tea Coffee Food"? John "Taylor can you bring Ana a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and iced tea. I would love a coffee and a muffin. Might want to get coffee ready because everyone is on their way over". Taylor nods and rests a hand on my shoulder and I place mine over his, squeezing it gently. I whisper "Thanks Taylor" and he nods as he leaves.

John stays with me then Taylor knocks at the door and John answers it "Dr Flynn Dr and Mr. Grey have arrived as well as Mia and Elliot just got back from work". "Taylor have them come into the office and bring the coffee and some water. Ask Gail to look over the children, Ana and I will speak with them next. How is Theodore doing"? He sighs "He is still unconscious, maybe Dr Grey should look after him after she's finished here. I don't imagine anything is wrong, I think its emotional trauma a way to escape for a little bit and I don't blame little Teddy". John nods and looks at me, I state "Lets get this over with, I need to check on Teddy and let him know it isn't his fault". They nod and I grab a tissue to fix myself a bit before they come in. Mom and Dad walk in followed by Elliot and Mia. I feel anxiety build inside of me as I have to devastate these good people. Mom sits in the chair next to my couch and grabs my hand. Everyone sits in the various places over the room. John sits besides me and grabs my other hand and starts things off "Everyone Ana called you all over because something happened a little while ago, and she needs to talk to you about it". I sigh and begin "You guys know what has been happening the last few weeks. Well Elena decided that she was done waiting and took Teddy from school. She sent us a video of Teddy tied to a chair and offered to trade Teddy for Christian. You know how Christian is, he would do anything to make sure the kids and I are safe. Taylor contacted the detective but Christian wasn't satisfied with that and rushed over alone. Taylor and I followed as quickly as we could, but when we got there Teddy was coming out and Christian wasn't anywhere to be seen. Taylor was going in to see what was happening when Elena brought Christian out at knifepoint. She wanted Christian to say I was polluting his mind, he didn't love me. He didn't want me and I was a distraction from what he knew". Dad looks at me "The police made it there in time right Ana"? I shudder "No dad they didn't, Elena decided if she couldn't have him then neither could I and stabbed him 3 times in the chest. Taylor rushed over as did the police, they had gotten there just as she stabbed him. Christian died in front of us. I feel so guilty if only he'd of gone back to her there wouldn't have been any issues. I'm so sorry for helping to cause his death".

I am full on sobbing as mom and dad hold each other, Elliot and Mia sit there in shock not sure what to do. Elliot speaks first "Ana none of this is your fault, a crazy delusional woman couldn't accept the truth, you in no way had anything to do with that. Don't ever take the blame I've been here all along, I know the truth. Mom and dad know also, there is no way your to blame. At least Teddy is ok and you are here. Please tell me they caught the hag responsible"? "No, she ducked out into the woods, she had him at a cabin just behind Lincoln Lumber and I never knew it existed. The police swear they are searching everywhere for her, her passport and such are flagged, but I just have no faith at all right now". Mia comes to sit besides me and holds me "Ana I'm so sorry, I know you loved my brother. I don't blame you, never could. Christian would have wanted to make sure Teddy was ok before worrying about him, and that's what you did. I will help you anyway I can with this Ana. You are and always will be family to me". I nod and return her hug, needing the love and support I received from it. Mom turns from Dad and looks at me "Ana sweetie we could never blame you. You did everything the way it was meant to be. Christian was stubborn about food and protection and knowing you and Teddy are safe would bring him joy. Carrick and I can arrange everything honey. I know it's a lot on your mind, and I don't want to step on your toes, but it's something we can do while you try to manage here at home".

I look at Mom and Dad "I don't know how to tell the rest of the children, Teddy obviously knows but he's unconscious in his room, has been since we got back. We didn't tell them that someone was trying to hurt the family, we thought it would make them nervous or stressed out". John replies "Just be honest Ana, don't dissuade or cover things up because Teddy knows more than they do and he may tell them and trust could be broken. You and the Grey's are all they have now, this time for real. You need that family unity if things are going to work out". Elliot Mia mom and dad all agree. I look at mom "Could you check on Teddy mom, I just want to make sure he's ok and just exhausted and upset. Asking him not to be upset would the like asking the sun not to rise. He saw and knows way too much". Mom looks at me "Of course dear, I will look at him then I will come down and we will tell the children. The sooner the better". I nod and everyone leaves the office but myself and Flynn.

I look over at him "Why does that feel like it was too easy"? He sighs "Ana they know it wasn't your fault, it was Elena. They knew she had an unhealthy obsession with him. It was only a matter of time before something like this happened. One would have hoped it wouldn't have resulted with a death, at least that of Christian. I don't think anyone would have minded if something had befallen Elena". "I guess I'm just hoping they continue to not hold me responsible". He sighs "You just have to be hard headed...they would have told you if they did Ana. You are always transparent. They know you and your intentions with Christian. Just go with it and don't think of anything or anyone else but your kids. They are all that matter right now". I nod at this but broach something that has been on my mind "John being here in this house right now, I think its too much for me and maybe the kids. I'm thinking of leaving for a little while, going some place peaceful and quiet". He looks at me stunned "Where are you thinking of going"? "Christian was talking about a few weeks ago, that this summer we would go to his grandparents' farm, showing me the one place, he loved as a child. I was thinking of contacting them and seeing if they'd let us stay until fall, I'd have the kids homeschooled for the rest of the year then go back a month or so before school starts". He thinks for a minute then replies "I actually think that would be a wonderful idea Ana. A way for you to feel closer to him as well as a way to distract yourself. I could come out there once a week and touch base with you and the kids. They may need someone to talk to that isn't their mother". "I have no issue with that. I totally agree that the kids may need someone to talk to besides me. I would like to talk to Taylor and Gail will come with us, maybe Sawyer and have the rest of the guards stay at the house to make sure everything stays safe and running". "I think this is a good idea Ana. Are you telling anyone where you are going"? I shake my head "I don't think so, I think the kids and I just need to reconnect and know we are still a unit, a team no matter what happens in life". "When are you thinking of going"? I sigh "I'm thinking about a week or so after the funeral, I have to have Ros take over for a while and I wanted to talk to Mia and see if she'd partner with me on the salons. The lumber mill, I was going to ask Ray his opinion on whether it is a good investment or should I just burn it to the ground"? John chuckles ruefully "Metaphorically speaking right"? I look him dead in the eye "If your asking me right now, no not metaphorically but quite literally". John looks at me "I can understand where that is coming from, but would that make you feel better"? "Very much so, but I'm trying not to act in the moment". "A very smart idea my dear".