Since Owen and Cristina are at a turning point in their marriage, I thought it would be the best time to write about them and the journey that is ahead for them. However, even though this story is about Owen and Cristina working on improving their relationship, the first chapter will have more of Derek and Meredith playing a big role toward getting the plan in action for their friends. I hope you enjoy the story.
On December 10, 2011, Henry Burton, Teddy's Husband died in OR 1, under the care of Cristina Yang being one of the surgeons that operate on him at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital. Owen informed her that the man she was operating on was Henry the whole time. Cristina took it pretty hard and Owen did the best he could to comfort his wife, but he knew that he had to do his job. That same day, both Owen and Cristina decided to face Teddy together and inform her about her husband. Like any wife, Teddy took it rough and hard. Luckily, she had the support of Arizona and Callie to get her through this rough time, along with Owen and Cristina to help out as well.
One month after Henry's death, Owen and Cristina weren't getting as close as they use to. They were getting more distant than ever before. In fact, the only time they got along was when it came to something medical or professional, but other times, they would be fighting and getting on other peoples nerves. Derek and Meredith were worried about their friends and where it seems to be heading for them. The thought had cross their mind to help them out, but they would always back out in respecting their business.
On a Friday morning while Meredith and Derek, as well as Zola, were eating breakfast together as a family, Meredith believed that the time came to help their friends.
"Good morning, Meredith", as he came to kiss Meredith in the kitchen.
"Good morning, Derek, or don't forget about someone else that is in the room, who would love a good morning kiss," as she was pointing to their daughter.
"Oh yeah, good morning my lovely Zola," bending to kiss her on her head.
"Hey, Derek, would you take her for a second?"
"Sure, come on Zola, let's eat some breakfast." Derek sits her into the high chair.
"So, Derek there is something that I want to ask you. I think it is time that we help our friends Cristina and Owen."
"We have been through this; the best thing for us to do is stand back and let them work it out."
"I know, but you should see them now. They are at each other throats all the time. I have never seemed them this mad at each other this long before. I am really worried about my best friend. You should be showing concern for your friend as well."
"They are both people that want everyone to not interfere with their business."
"If they are going to keep fighting the way they are now, not only will their marriage being heading for trouble, but the morality of the hospital will be brought down as well. It doesn't seem right if the Chief of Surgery is fighting with his wife/resident."
"Okay, today at work, we will see how things are going and then we will decide what to do. Now let's enjoy our time together. Is that alright, Zola?" Zola just looks up and smiles at Derek.
As they headed to work, they were looking like one happy family walking into the hospital. After dropping Zola off at daycare, they were walking down the hallway when they approach Owen talking to Cristina. Both Meredith and Derek were a little relieved at the sight of seeing them talking, but it was short-lived when the arguing started.
"I don't want to hear it Owen!"
"Cristina, we really need to talk about what happened. Look, I know that you are still upset about the situation with Teddy, but you must understand I was doing my job and what was best for the patient."
"Oh yeah, I am sure! You were too chicken or whatever to tell Teddy about her husband! And being an asshole to forces me to stand in that OR for hours and lie to the attending! You knew I couldn't do it, but yet, you forced too. Some husband you are."
"How can you think that? Cristina, I had to do a job, just like you did! You know I can't always protect you or being a husband for you! When we are here, we are to do a job, which is saving lives!"
"Oh please, you were only thinking about the hospital as well as saving your own ass like any Chief surgeon in the world would do!"
At this point, everyone around them was looking at them like they were in shock at the words that were exchanged between the two of them. They gave the look of mine your own business and get back to work, which they did.Owen could not believe that this woman he had known for years would be saying or thinking these things.
"Cristina, I can't believe that out of all the time we have known each other and what we have been through that you would think that is all I care about?"
A moment of silence came between them and then Owen walked away, madder and upset than ever before. It was at that moment Meredith and Derek looked at each other and decided that they had no choice but to interfere for their friends' lives, for their sake, as well as for the good of the hospital. Derek would be talking to Owen and Meredith would go talk to Cristina. They knew that these two loved each other and would not want to mess up their marriage. Once Meredith reached the resident's locker room, she came to find Cristina sitting in front of her locker on the bench and sobbing quietly. She knew what she had to do. Her best friend's future with Owen was hanging in the balance, so she needed to help her person.
"Hey, Cristina, are you ok?"
"Do I look like I am ok," as her voice was breaking. "You have seen the arguments that Owen and I have had over this month. That is all we ever do is fight."
"I know, believe me, everyone in the hospital knows about the fights."
"Great, now more people will have more gossip to say about me."
"Cristina, they have always been talking about us since we were interns. Remember dating and sleeping with attendings' that we should have never been with in the first place."
"Oh yeah, well now I have another failed relationship for them to talk about," as Cristina got up from the bench and walks around.
"Well, I got a solution that would help you out." Cristina sits on the bench next to Meredith.
"Getting wasted and talking about how men are stupid."
"No, Cristina. Besides, you know I can't do that anymore with Zola now."
"Okay, what is your solution?"
"Derek and I were thinking about couple's therapy for Owen and you."
"COUPLES THEARPY!" ARE YOU CRAZY?"
"Cristina, Owen and you are always fighting and never agree on anything. I think it would help you guys."
"I can't believe that you are suggested that Owen and I go to therapy. Besides, Owen has been to therapy already and he would never agree to go back."
"Owen went the first time due to the fact that he had PSTD. You went along to help him. This time it would be helping the both of you."
"I don't know," acting like she was scared or worried about going to couples therapy with Owen. Because in the past, some couples went to couples therapy, but ended up getting divorce. She didn't want Owen and her to fall in that category.
"Cristina, I know you well enough to know that the last thing you want is to divorce Owen and not be with him forever. Think about it Cristina, you both has issues that have been kept silent for too long. This would help you and Owen deals with the issues and improve your marriage in more ways than you know."
"I guess you are right," as she started considering that it might help. "I couldn't imagine waking up one morning and Owen not being in my life."
So, what do you think?"
Okay, I guess I will go, only if Owen agrees to go."
"Well, Derek is talking to Owen about couple's therapy as well. We both care about what happens to the two of you."
"Well, if he agrees to go, than I will go to. But, please, I don't tell me that it to be with Dr. Wyatt. I think the last time Owen and I had dealings with her, she told me I was too dark, which I don't really blame her. I hated that she pointed it out in front of him."
"Oh, don't worry; it is a therapist that would be perfect in helping the two of you out. She is not like any therapist that you would visit. She also has a very high success rate for helping couples getting better."
"Okay, I better go see if Owen wants to do therapy."
As Cristina made her way out of the resident's locker room, she went to go find Owen. While looking for him, she started thinking about their time together. Like from the time she met him when he was a hot, handsome man in an army uniform. Another time she was thinking of was when they had their second kiss in the alley outside Joe's bar. Plus, the time when he was asleep in the on call room and she allowed him to sleep on her. As many more memories came flowing back into her mind, the more depress she got. At one time, she stopped on the stairs and started crying even more. She knew that she loved Owen with all her heart and couldn't imagine her life without him. So, she got up and continued to go look for Owen.
A few minutes later, she finally found Owen in his office doing some paperwork. She decided that if they were going to make their marriage work, then maybe they did need a little help. She knocked on the door and he said to come in. She took a deep breath and walked in.
"Owen, can we talk?"
"Sure, of course."
"Did Derek talk to you today?"
"Yes, did Meredith talk to you today as well?"
"Yes, what do you think?"
"It was something I never thought of, but I believe it would help. What do you think?"
"I am started to think that maybe it would be best if we did go to therapy together and fix our marriage. You know I don't like to fail at anything in my life. Believe it or not, our marriage is the one thing I don't want to fail."
"I agree with you, I hate it when we fight, especially in front of everyone including our friends and the hospital staff. I mean, some cases, I am use to it, but not like the way we are now."
"I agree, so we will be going to therapy together," as they both took a breath of relief. Hey, we finally agree on something beside medical for once these days."
"Yeah," as he walked over to her he put his arms around to hug her. She responded by hugging him back, but tighter.
Now, with deciding to go to therapy to fix their marriage, was a start to a beginning in their lives. They hoped that things from this point on would get better for them as husband and wife. During the course of their therapy would open their minds to other things as a couple, but putting them in challenging areas that they have never been through before. Owen and Cristina have been through a lot to get as far as they have over their time together. We will see how they are willing to fight for their love and if it is really worth fighting for.
I hope you like this chapter. Please leave comments for me, as well as ideas of what to put in the story. I already have a general idea of what to write, but I am open to others ideas as well. I will update as soon as I can. Thanks for the time.