The World Turned Upside Down

by hl-gray

“And in her eyes I saw my life I knew that she would be my wife And she would breathe the life back into me From every day until eternity Or until I’d be as dead as that body” Eternity seemed to have been a bit of a stretch for him, especially when nothing seems to be proving there’s eternity to look forward to.

1. Prologue

Prologue

Sam called.

It was three in the morning. I just got back from Seattle Grace. Meredith was already asleep, and I was once again in that place of contemplation whether I should sleep beside her or seek comfort from the couch.

Then, he told me what happened.

I felt my whole body grow cold. Just a few days ago, she was on Seattle grounds, urging me to set Bailey up with someone.

I went back outside, hailed a cab, and said, "SeaTac."

I looked down at my hands and saw them trembling. Not even that bothered me anymore.

Addison, what happened?