Holding On & Letting Go

19. A Safe Return

"Teddy" he cried as he ran forwards as he collapsed next to a lifeless Jack Hyde as Taylor rushed to help both him and Teddy out. "Taylor my son" he started to cry

"Teddy is fine Mr Grey" he said as he gently placed the baby in his arms "See for yourself" he said smiling as the place was swarmed with police and FBI agents. "Come on Mr Grey I believe there is someone at home is very anxious for your return" he smiled as he helped Christian to stand to his feet as he carried his son in his arms. He took one look back at the two lifeless bodies and back to his son "They got off lightly" he said

"They are out of your life for good just remember that Christian" he said as he proceeded to the car with Christian sending Sawyer a message on their return. He drove towards their home glancing in the rear viewmirror at the sleeping father and son tucked safely in Christian's arms under his torn shirt.

"Mrs Grey I suggest you try to sit down and relax, this is not good for your health" Sawyer had just read the text and felt he had to do something in order to calm her down, Taylor had given strict instructions that she was not to be told of anything. Mrs Jones had made several calls for Christian's family to come and try settle Ana after they had left only hours before upon request. "Mrs Grey your mother and father in law have arrived with Elliot and Kate" Sawyer told her when Kate rushed in and Ana dived into her arms "I haven't spoken to Christian since he left two hours ago, something must be wrong" Sawyer put his hand on her shoulder and helped her to sit on the sofa in the tv room as they watched the news

"Elliot have you heard from him?" Elliot lied Taylor had sent the message to him also because he was the eldest brother and was taking a liking to all the fancy equipment Taylor and Sawyer had "I'm sorry Ana" he lied to her face as he stepped out of the room with Sawyer "I can't keep lying to her when will they be here ?" Elliot was panicking in case Kate found out, she would kill him for lying seeing Ana's distress over her son and husband.

"I talked to them a while ago they should be here n-" Sawyer didn't get to finish his sentence when Christian burst through the door carrying his son and Taylor trailing behind full of smiles

"Ana" Christian said as he entered the house, she couldn't believe her ears when her husband cam in wearing a torn looking shirt carrying their son under it. Carrick, Grace, Kate and Elliot watched as Ana ran to her husbands waiting arms careful not to hurt her son who was now being handed to her "Oh Teddy" she kissed every inch of her sons face as her tears were freely flowing "Christian" he wrapped his arms around her "It's okay we're both here, he's okay" he was crying himself "I nearly lost him tonight" he saddened

"Mr Grey had it under control I just helped last minute" Taylor interrupted them as Mrs Jones wrapped her arms around him kissing him. "Thank you" she mouthed as she held Teddy close to her savoring the moment of having him back in her arms with her husband by her side. Ana was unaware that christian had helped her to the sofa as they both rested their heads back as their family gathered around them

"Elena,Jack?" Ana asked as Christian looked away, he felt sick at what he witnessed tonight

"They're gone Mrs Grey. Jack shot Elena and was going to harm little Teddy, I shot him" he said watching her expression turning from tense one to relaxed as she leaned into her husband with her son in her arms, he stirred in between them as he opened his eyes letting out a small whimper. He recognised the voices and the faces above him and a toothless smile appeared on his face as he kicked his legs excitedly "da, ma,baba,ah" he babbled as Ana kissed his cheeks "Hi Teddy Bear" he cuddled him as Mrs Jones brought in a heated bottle "Here you are Ana"

"Thank you" she took the bottle placing it to her son's eager mouth "You're hungry"

"Thank you, all of you" Ana looked up to as Carrick and Grace sat near her while Elliot sat with Kate on his lap on the opposite side of his brother. "Hey there bro" he smiled "Hi little buddy" Elliot smiled over to Teddy who was half finished his bottle as he refused to drink fussing "You coming?" Elliot reached for him

"Hi"

"bababa" Teddy gurgled up at his uncle as Kate shifted to give him space "Yeah you too little guy, you had us all worried huh? I heard that nasty man ruined your high tops too" The room was in full blown laughter at Elliot and as Teddy made it like he was having a conversation with him "Yeah I'll sort you out with a new pair" Teddy yawned sleepily

"Looks like he needs some sleep" Elliot handed him back to Christian

"He's not the only one" he looked over as an exhausted Ana lay back asleep on the sofa. "Well we better get going and leave you to it. Christian watched as his mother and father left along with Elliot and Kate who was a bit reluctant to go "Mr Grey would you like me to carry Mrs Grey upstairs for you?" Taylor offered as he stood with Sawyer and Mrs Jones

"No leave her there, I think I'll stay here too he said as he propped his feet up and Teddy curled up on his chest as Ana managed to curl up under his arm. Mrs Jones went and fetched a blanket to cover the sleeping three. "Gail come on leave them rest, they had a very eventful week between getting back together and Teddy with Jack and Elena"

"I know it was horrible to see them both like that" she said as she looked back at the peaceful faces of christian and Ana with their sleeping son on Christian's chest under his shirt. "come on" Taylor smiled as Gail shed a tear as he lead her away from them leaving them to rest.