Mark Sloan, Head of Plastics at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital had just received a page from The Chief of Surgery, Owen Hunt, looking at his pager he wondered what The Chief could possibly want this early, Mark had just got in and changed into his scrubs when he got Hunts page.
As he lifted his hand to knock on Hunts office door, it opened.
''Dr Sloan, thanks for meeting me, I know you are very busy.'' Hunt said as he gestured for Mark to take a seat.
''No problem Chief, what's up?'' Mark asked after taking a seat.
''As you know'', Hunt began, '' this hospital was bought by the Harper Avery foundation last month.'' Mark nodded in acknowledgement to what Hunt was saying. Hunt continued, ''that being said, Jackson Avery will be joining this hospital as a Doctor as well as the Head of the Board of the hospital.''
Mark had heard quite a bit about Jackson Avery, he was a talented guy and he'd be happy to have Jackson on his team. ''Jackson Avery is an excellent surgeon; I really could use another talented Plastic Surgeon on my team, thanks for letting me know Chief. I better get back to work, I have a few post ops to check up on.''
''Then I won't keep you any longer.'' Hunt replied as the got up to lead Mark out of his office. ''By the way how's April doing? Settled in well at UW?'' Hunt asked as they reached the door way. ''She's doing well, still a little bummed that she's not going to Harvard, like she wanted to. Other than that she's settled in pretty well.'' Mark replied with a proud smile on his face, his daughter April just started at University, and he was so proud of her she had finished top of her class in high school and now she was following in his footsteps studying to become a surgeon too.
''Well, Massachusetts is pretty far away. I totally understand why you hadn't agreed to her going to Harvard, anyway you wish her all the best from me.'' Hunt said. ''If only she would understand too. Will see you later, thanks Chief'' Mark replies as he walks away thinking about how important having April close meant to him. He knows that she's practically an adult now, but she'll always be his little girl. He's just not ready to let go yet. If he's being honest, he's not sure if he'll ever be ready to let go.
Jacksons alarm rang; he slowly opened his eyes slightly taken aback by the unfamiliar surroundings. He quickly realised he was in his new apartment in Seattle, with a happy smile on his face. Finally! He thought he's miles away from is his meddling mother, who he loves with all his heart, but who can get a bit too much to handle, especially when it comes to his love life. She's been recently bugging him about getting married saying that, she's getting old and would like some grandbabies. Truth be told Jacksons never thought of marriage before, he doesn't want to get married, he's not a settle down kind of guy, but he's not going to tell his mom that, knowing her she's probably have a panic attack. His mom's anger is one of the few things he's extremely afraid of in life.
Realising that if he doesn't get out of bed soon he'll be late for his first day at work, he rushes to have a shower. Being late is something that he wants to avoid at all costs; he doesn't want to give people the wrong impression of him, especially being the representative of the Harper Avery Foundation and the Head of the Board at the hospital.
Getting out of the shower he gets dressed and decides that he pick up breakfast on the way to the hospital seeing as he hasn't done any grocery shopping yet. As he drives to Seattle Grace he spots a little coffee shop a few blocks away from the hospital. Perfect! He thought. He drives into the parking lot and is surprised to see that a parking spot has already been reserved for him. He parks his car and walks to the coffee shop.
As he walks down the street his phone alerts him the he has received a message. He pulls out his phone to read the message, not paying attention to what's in front of him. Even before he can read the message he feels himself bump into someone, knocking down the person's cup of coffee all over the floor.
''Great, just great!'', the red head huffs as she looks at the coffee spilt on the floor. ''I'm really sorry'' Jackson replies trying to get a good look at the red heads face. She finally looks up at him and he's taken aback by her appearance, she's beautiful to say the least, her red hair compliments her pale skin, which he bets is as soft as it looks, she has beautiful red lips and her beautiful hazel doe eyes take his breath away. Looking at her closely he realises she's pretty young probably in her early twenties or younger. He knows he shouldn't be looking at this young girl the way he is, but he simply can't will himself to stop.
''Don't worry about it'' she says in a sweet voice as she bends down to pick up the empty coffee cup and throws it in the trashcan nearby. ''Why don't you let me get you another cup of coffee'' Jackson says, hoping that she'll let him, wanting to spent as much time with her as possible. ''That won't be necessary, but thanks anyway'' she replies as she begins to make her way pass him. ''Come on, I feel terrible for spilling your coffee, it's the least I can do'' Jackson says turning on the Avery charm. ''If you insist'', she replies. Jackson gestures for her to enter the coffee shop with a triumphant smile on his face.
''By the way I'm Jackson'' He says putting his hand out. She shakes it saying, ''I'm April''. April he thinks suits her. ''well it's nice to meet you, April'' he says with a bright smile. As they approach the counter he turns to April asking ''so, what will it be?''
April was deep in thought she never met anyone as attractive as Jackson before, he could literally be the poster boy for tall, dark and handsome, and those eyes, God, those eyes, a bluish green were hypnotizing. Realising that he had asked her something and that she was staring at him she blushes and said, ''sorry, what did you say?''
Jackson looks at her with a smile; he really didn't think she could get any more beautiful, but God when she blushes, she's absolutely gorgeous. ''what can I get you?'' Jackson asked gesturing to the guy waiting to take the order. '' Soy latte please'' April replied. Jackson turns to the guy at the counter saying '' can I please get one black coffee, a soy latte and a blueberry muffin to go'' taking down Jacksons order the guys asks ''will that be all, sir?'' Jackson turns to April once again asking ''do you want anything else?'' April shakes her head saying no. ''that will be all, thanks'' Jackson says to the guy ''okay no problem, here you go'' as he places the coffee, the latte and muffin on the counter Jackson pays for the items and turns to hand April her latte .
''Thanks'' April says accepting the latte. ''It was really nice meeting you Jackson, but I really have to go, thanks again.'' Before Jackson could reply April was already out the door and walking into the busy street, leaving Jackson to wonder if he'll ever get to see the beautiful red head again.