This story takes place in season 9 when Jackson unwillingly gets the position of chairmen. Everything else is completely AU. Also I own nothing but the changed story line . I'll try to update as frequently as I can . Hope you enjoy!
Jackson stood in front of his mother shocked. He had no clue what he was supposed to say to her or to the rest of the people in the room. For her to just drop this on him like that was... was... he couldn't even think of a strong enough word for how he felt right now.
He knew what everyone was gonna think, and they were right. This was only happening because his mother didn't know how to keep her nose out of his business.
"You want me to what?" Jackson asked his mother through clenched teeth.
"You heard me. It's about time that you started taking point in this company. Your family's company."
"This is exactly why I moved away. I didn't want to be a part of anything that had to do with the Harper-Avery foundation." He says, the frustration practically leaking out of him.
On the other side of the room another conversation was going on.
"Of course this would happen. We put in all the money we have and he's the one that gets the final say in everything. He basically owns the freaking hospital! How does that even happen?!" Arizona says
"He's an Avery that's how" says Cali matter a fact.
"Alright calm down everyone we'll figure out a way to fix this." Derek says
"How? She's the only reason why we still have this hospital. She's basically paying for over half of it, and she chose Jackson to run it. Why? I have no clue, but it's not like we can say no." Meredith says to them with Derek nodding in agreement.
"She's right guys. Yes we put a lot of money into saving this hospital, but we still need the Harper Avery foundation to keep it open. Without her we have nothing. So if she wants to put her son in charge then that's what's going to happen. He'll follow our lead. He doesn't have the leadership qualities to do it on his own." Derek states
"I don't have a choice do I." Jackson says dejectedly
"Oh you have a choice. You just won't like what the other choice will lead to. I highly doubt you'll want to be responsible for the hospital shutting down."
"God, your unbelievable. Why would you even want me running the hospital when I don't even think I can do it?"
"Because I have faith in you. You just need a little push." She said smiling proudly
"Isn't that why dad left? Grandpa pushed him to do things he wasn't ready for. He was under too much pressure and he left us." He says causing his mother to look away. He knew he should probably feel guilty about bringing his father into this but he couldn't bring himself to care at the moment. He wanted to perform surgeries not dictate who would do them . He would not turn into his father ,he had way to much to fight for .
"Well that won't be you. You will thrive. It might take awhile, but I believe in you" Catherine reminded her son.
Jackson gave up, he knew that he didn't have much of a choice anyway. He turned around when the group started to approach. He could see the look in every single one of their eyes and he had to look away. He realized that this was something that might never work, but he knew that he had to pull himself together, because he wouldn't be getting any help from them ,and as much as he hated this, the patients mattered more.
"Alright this little gathering is over. We can all go home now. Congratulations everyone." Catherine said with a smile as she kissed her sons cheek and walked away with Richard right on her heel.
Jackson grimaced. Knowing that kiss to the cheek didn't help him at all. He hears Cristina make a noise which just confirms what he was thinking.
Just as he was about to say something to them they walk away from him.
"Just perfect" he says following them out and to his car.