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Today was a bad day
Addison Sheppard
Chapter 1: Bad Day
Today didn't start out as a bad day; it actually started out as a really good day. Derek and I hadn't had a fight in over a week, Meredith had been off work for the past week, Doc hadn't chewed every pair of expensive shoes I owned and I'd been getting work done at a steady but not hectic pace.
So how did it turn into such a bad day? Well, let's start at the beginning…
I kissed Derek good morning, let Doc out the trailer door and watched him romp around in the snow then began making breakfast, bacon, eggs and French toast. Derek smiled at my attempt at being domestic. I was an excellent surgeon, but domestic I was not. Derek however accepted the watery eggs and very crisp bacon and toast, eating them without a complaint. I however threw out my portion and fished out a bowl of fruit loops. Fruit loops were my one weakness, I turned down doughnuts, left pizza untouched, but fruit loops were my safety food.
By that time Doc was whining at the door. I let him in, wiped his paws and set him free in the trailer. He gave my cheek a sincere lick then threw himself on Derek, who rubbed his furry head in response. I leaned against the counter and smiled, this was my family. Derek caught me looking at them and gave a lopsided grin, pushing Doc off of his chest.
He grasped my waist and hoisted me over his shoulder. Ignoring my protests, he dragged me out into the snow then dropped me to a standing position next to him.
"Isn't it beautiful Addi?" He inquired, looking across our land.
I nodded; the trees were coated in a new thick layer of white snow and tiny icicles hung from the bare branches. Apart from Doc's paw prints the area was untouched; it was a serene picture of nature at its best.
Hopping from one foot to another, trying to keep my bare feet out of the snow, I coaxed Derek back into the house. He kissed me roughly as we got into the doorway.
"'Love you Addi." He murmured in my ear.
I shifted playfully, his warm breath tickled my neck and I let out a tiny laugh. I pushed him off of me saying,
"Derek, we both have to be at work in just over an hour. I need to get dressed."
His look said it all but he allowed me to shower and change into pinstriped slacks with a green blouse. I let my auburn hair tumble over my thin shoulders, Derek said he liked it better that way anyways.
Sure enough, as I helped him tie his tie (I couldn't see how he'd worn a tie living with Meredith.) He ran his fingers through my long tresses and said,
"You look gorgeous Addi."
I smiled, lifting only the left side of my lip and murmured that we should be going. He agreed and we climbed into the car, leaving a distressed Doc inside the trailer. I would've been willing to bet that when we got home the trailer was a mess, but I kept my mouth shut. I had asked for the dog so I had no right to complain.
As we pulled up at the hospital Derek whistled happily and I took his hand then we walked into the hospital together.
There we parted, Derek going to his neuro-whatever section and I off to my neo natal unit. Pulling the white frock over my outfit, I felt good. Checking my files I saw that they were mainly simple cases that would need few meds and a lot of comfort.
By noon I had delivered 2 healthy baby girls and sent one of my patients home. My smile stayed on as I met with new patients and answered anxious mothers' questions about their newborns.
At lunch I met Derek and we went out to the local restaurant. Both of us were still in a fabulous mood and I enjoyed it thoroughly, knowing Derek did as well. When we returned to the hospital I promised to meet him before we went home, I knew I would be out early as I only had pre natal check ups in the afternoons.
Humming softly I gathered my afternoon files and began sifting through them. Mary, one of the nurses tapped lightly on my door and poked her head in.
"Sorry to bug you Dr. Montgomery Sheppard, but you left one of your files behind and the woman's here for her appointment, she's in exam room one."
I thanked her and took the file, glancing at the information. Late twenties…first child…maybe three months pregnant. My eyes brushed over the details until I happened upon the name. The file fell from my hands and I left it there in the middle of the desk, Walking stiffly, I pushed the door open and wandered down the hall. My hand closed over the cold handle on exam room one and I said a silent prayer as I stepped into the room.
No use, there on the exam room table sat…
Meredith Grey.
Yes, today was a very, very bad day.
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You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee to go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces everytime
And I don't need no carryin' on
Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
"Bad Day" Daniel Powter