Edge of a broken heart
Cristina has gone and Owen is left with a broken heart. What if brings Teddy back and seeks solace in her ? Could they erase the pain from the past ?
A/N : Hi guys, so this is my first Grey's Anatomy story ! I started watching Grey's Anatomy last year and I watched all the episodes twice ! My favorite character is Teddy and I wish Owen picked her instead of Cristina… So yeah, I ship Teddy and Owen together ! Sorry Crowen fans !
This story takes place after Cristina leaves Seattle in the season 10 finale. This is my point of view of what I would like to happen after ! I tried to be as close as possible from Owen and Teddy storyline in Grey's Anatomy.
Please note that English is not my native language, I am a frog from Cheeseland and I eat snails (OK, seriously, I'm actually living near Paris, haha) and I've been studying English for almost 10 years. It means I make some mistakes and I am sincerely sorry about that. Please, don't hesitate to let me know and help me correcting them !
Chapter 1 : Need You Now
Two month have passed by since Cristina has left Owen for good. He knew this would happen someday since they did not have the same priorities for their lives together, he wanted to build a family and she wanted to devote herself to her carreer. Their marriage fell into pieces progressively but no matter what they have been through together, Cristina was and still will be the love of his life.
Owen didn't feel better as the days passed by, the only way to get Cristina out of his head and to deal with her absence was working. He couldn't count the hours spent at the hospital. At least, he felt helpful by saving hundred of patients in the ER. Damn, he missed Cristina so much.
On Derek's advise when he learned that Owen was working for almost 72 hours, Owen went back home. He had to sleep but he didn't feel like he needed some rest. He didn't like the empty house and sleeping alone, he would still feel her presence in their bed. Owen fell heavily on the couch, wondering how to spend time alone at home. After a few minutes laying on the couch, he stood up with a sigh and headed to the kitchen. He pulled out a bottle of Tequila and a glass and started to drink. One first glass and another one and another one. He couldn't keep on going like this, driking alcohol everytime he felt lonely. Of course, alcohol kept him company, at least for a little while but as a doctor he knew it was not good for his health.
Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone
Cause I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me, it happens all the time
He did not know if it was the influence of alcohol or the fact that he feels so alone but for the first time in weeks he thought of Teddy, he remembered the moments they spent together in Iraq, bringing her back to Seattle, Henry's death and the way he fired her so she could pursue her dream. He hoped she was fine where she was now, running Medcom and that she was happy, because after all she's been through, she deserved to be happy. Their friendship had faded gradually after Henry's death, and since he had fired her, they didn't really keep in touch. His hand grabbed the phone, he was about to dial Teddy but he stopped. No, he couldn't call her now, not after all this time. But he was so alone, he needed a friend, or he would probably go mad sooner or later. He hesitated for a few seconds and finally dialled her.
It's a quarter after one
I'm a little drunk
And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call
But I lost all control
And I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now
One ring. Two rings.
- « Hello ? »
- « Teddy… »
She recognized his voice.
- « Hi, Owen… »
They paused for a few seconds and Teddy started talking again.
- « So… Why are you calling me now, in the middle of the night ? »
- « I think I need to talk to someone, to a friend.»
She could her the despair in his voice.
- « Owen… Did something happen ? »
- « Cristina left me for good two months ago. She's in Switzerland and now she's the head of cardio in a great hospital in Zurich. I can't get used it… I miss her so much. I'm all alone in my appartment and I need a friend. And… I think I'm a little drunk right now. »
- « Wait, you're calling me because your wife has gone and you need someone to keep you company ? I'm not your stopgap. »
- « We divorced before she left. You were… You are my best friend, and I think I really need my best friend by my side because sooner or later I will get mad »
- « What do you want me to do ? Jump in a plane ?
She stops for a few seconds.
- « Because I would do this for you, Owen, when Henry died, I was so horrible and you have demonstrated an unwavering friendship. But then you fired me and I can't pretend like none of this happened. »
There were a silence for a few seconds and Teddy resumed the conversation.
- « I'll be there. I'll let you know when I'm in Seattle. »
N/A : First chapter done ! What do you think ? Don't hesitate to post reviews to let me know what you think, and send me suggestations ! And don't hesitate to correct my mistakes !