Sweet life of Phoebe Grey

Chapter 17

(Christian's Pov)

I look to the clock and in white numbers it displays 3:33 am. Yesterday Phoebe lied to me about this Ryan kid. We have had more drama in the last three weeks than ever before with Phoebe. She usually rarely lies; I don't know what it is about this boy.

I was in my office late and didn't get to say goodnight to Phoebe and my flight is at 5:45 so I won't get to say goodbye either. I am going to pay Teddy a visit and Jake Srutin. After turning off the alarm clock since I am already up I go and shower. Ana slowly wakes up when I come out of our closet. God she is so beautiful.

"Go back to bed baby." I say sitting down next to her. She sits up giving me a kiss. "Have a safe flight baby I love you." She says to me I smile leaning in and kissing her back. I tuck her in and get her back to bed.

After Ana is asleep I walk into Phoebe's room. She is asleep laying on her side facing the door. I go up and kiss her head. I hate leaving when we aren't on good terms but I need to see Teddy. I leave at five for sea-tac.

We arrive in Massachusetts at around 11 so I get to Teddy's place at around 11:45. When I walk in I hear a females voice. I knock on the door and Teddy rushes to answer it. "Hey Dad you are an hour early." He says looking around and pretty nervous.

"I left early this morning son, I texted you did you not see?" I ask. He says he didn't and we stand there awkwardly for too long. "Can I come in or..?" Ted sighs and opens the door letting me in. I walk in and look back at Ted smirking.

There on his couch is a girl. She has long blonde hair and blue eyes. I smile at her and she look frightened. She stands up when Ted walks in the room. Ted is rubbing the back of his neck "Um.. Dad this is Delaney Glazer… my girlfriend." When he says that she blushes. I take her hand in mine shaking it. She really is a beautiful girl.

"Hi Mr. Grey it is really nice to meet you." She says shyly. I smile "Pleasure is mine Delaney." I say and she looks down. "So Dad I was thinking we could all three go get some lunch." Ted says and I agree.

After lunch I have learned a lot about Delaney she is in the honors college with Teddy and is going into psychology. She is a great girl and I am happy Teddy found her. We drop Delaney off at her apartment and then Ted starts driving into the opposite direction of his apartment.

"Son where are we going?" I ask him confused. "Dad I am not stupid I know you came here to talk to Jake I am just taking you to his new place." I look at Ted and pat his shoulder.

We drive up to a rundown building. Ted and I get out. I follow Ted to apartment 3 and Ted knocks on the door. Jake answers and when he sees it is Teddy he tries to shut the door. My son pushes it open and lets himself in. I follow him.

"Mr. Srutin you and I have some things to discuss." If looks could kill Jake would be dead. "Really Ted you bring your dad here… look I left the apartment and am out of your lives why don't you leave me the f**k alone?" Jake raises his voice.

"Mr. Srutin you sexually harassed my daughter and I do intend on getting revenge." I say, he looks scared as he backs up. "Mr. Grey I apologize for hurting your daughter I was drunk." He says and my anger boils so much. I take him by his shoulders and slam him against the wall.

"You were drunk? That's the best damn excuse you could come up with for hurting my daughter. She is 17, I could have you arrested." I scream in his face. He looks like he could run at any second. I push him up against the wall harder.

"I want you to listen to me and listen well if I EVER see your face again anywhere you are done. Because if I hear your name or see you after this moment you are as good as dead." I growl. "Do you understand?" I raise my voice. He looks at Ted almost for help. "I SAID DO YOU UNDERSTAND?" I yell. “Yes s s sir" He stutters out I throw him on the ground.

"Let's go Teddy" I bark and walk out of the bastard's apartment with him. "You really showed him Dad." Ted says and I smile at him.

As we drive back to Ted's apartment he looks like he has something on his mind. "Ted you look troubled son what is it?" I ask him.

(Ted's Pov)

Dad knows something is up. I keep my eyes on the road as I drive back to my place. I need to man up and just ask him.

"Dad I know you said you wanted it to be strictly family on Thanksgiving but I was wondering.. Well Delaney's family is quite broken and messed up she was planning on staying here for the holiday. And well I was wondering if she could come to our house and stay. She could sleep in the guest room." I say trying to play my case out for my father.

I can tell he is thinking about this. His grey eyes are contemplating. The silence is killing me as he makes me wait. "Son of course she can, it is very thoughtful of you to invite her. I am sorry to hear about her family." He says and I feel a smile creep up my face as we pull into the driveway.

As I get out of the car I go around and give my Dad a hug. He really is a great man and someone I look up to. When we get inside I turn on the football game for him and pass him a water bottle as we sit and watch.

After 20 minutes of watching the game we hear a phone ring. It is my fathers. He picks it up "Grey" He snaps but then his look softens. I go back to the game assuming it is my mom. "Bubs I told you I was coming to see Teddy…. I am sorry baby I thought you knew…. Shh why don't you have Sawyer drive you home for the day…. Phoebe I will be home soon okay.. No baby I am not… I love you so much Bubs…"

I listen to the one sided conversation. As Dad gets off the phone he sighs and runs his hands through his hair "Is everything okay at home?" I ask. He looks at me "Phoebe and I had a fight yesterday and she went to bed early and I worked late then left early this morning and we never got to make up and I didn't get to say goodbye. She was at school and I guess just started to feel bad and miss me" He says

"I wish she wasn't having this hard of a time" I say shaking my head. My dad agrees. The rest of the night is spent talking about school, Phoebe, My mom, and his work. At around nine Dad leaves. He is taking an overnight flight home.

At ten Delaney comes over and is looking amazing after her dinner with her friends. I take her in my arms and go straight to the bedroom. I can't get enough of this girl. She made my world do a complete 180. And I wouldn't have it any other way.