

Ana tells Christian that she loves him, to which he responds negatively. At her request, he shows her the extent of his "punishments," causing her extreme pain and forcing her to reevaluate their relationship. They break up: Christian takes Ana to the Red Room for the first time.Before leaving, Christian invites Ana on a date where they go gliding this is the first time he refers to her as his girlfriend. Christian flies to Georgia to see Ana, where he meets her mother, Carla. Later that week, Ana meets Christian's family when they attend dinner at his childhood home. As a graduation present, Christian buys Ana a car. They define the relationship: Christian meets Ana's father at her college graduation, where she also agrees to become his submissive (although she has yet to sign the contract).Ana reviews the contract that Christian has drawn up, stating the parameters of their relationship as dominant/submissive.

The next morning, she meets Christian's mother, Dr.

