n can fly it.”
I nod.
“That’s kinda hot.”
“Yeah, I think so.”
We grin.
“Are you staying here tonight?” I ask.
“Yes. We all are, I think. You knew nothing about this?”
I shake my head.
“Smooth, isn’t he?”
I nod.
“What did he get you for your birthday?”
“This.” I hold up my bracelet.
“Oh, cute!”
“Yes.”
“London, Paris . . . ice cream?”
“You don’t want to know.”
“I can guess.”
We laugh, and I blush, recalling Ben & Jerry’s & Ana.
“Oh . . . and an R8.”
Kate spits her wine rather unattractively down her chin, making us both laugh
some more.
“Over the top bastard, isn’t he?” She giggles.
For dessert I am presented with a sumptuous chocolate cake blazing with
twenty-two silver candles, and a rousing chorus of “Happy Birthday.” Grace
watches Christian singing with the rest of my friends and family, and her eyes
shine with love. Catching my eye, she blows me a kiss.
“Make a wish,” Christian whispers to me. In one breath I blow out all the
candles, fervently willing my father better. Daddy, get well. Please get well. I
love you so.
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Fifty Shades Freed
At midnight, Mr. Rodriguez and José take their lea一ve.
“Thank you so much for coming.” I hug José tightly.
“Wouldn’t miss it for the world. Glad Ray’s heading in the right direction.”
“Yes. You, Mr. Rodriguez, and Ray ha一ve to come fishing with Christian in
Aspen.”
“Yeah? Sounds cool.” José grins before he lea一ves to fetch his father’s coat,
and I crouch down to say goodbye to Mr. Rodriguez.
“You know Ana, there was a time . . . well, I thought you and José . . .” His
voice fades, and he gazes at me, his dark gaze intense but loving.
Oh no.
“I’m very fond of your son, Mr. Rodriguez, but he’s like a brother to me.”
“You would ha一ve made one fine daughter-in-law. And you do. To the Greys.”
He smiles wistfully and I blush.
“I hope you’ll settle for friend.”
“Of course. Your husband is a fine man. You chose well, Ana.”
“I think so,” I whisper. “I love him so.” I hug Mr. Rodriguez.
“Treat him good, Ana.”
“I will,” I promi
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