Title- In my own time

Plot- Jo and Alex travel to LA upon being referred to Dr Jake Reilly for fertility treatment. While down in LA Jo unexpectedly meets Addison Montgomery, who bears the news to Jo that she is her biological daughter.

Hi everyone, so this is just an idea that I had. Please let me know if you like it and if you think I should continue as it is quite out there. This story will also be published in the crossover section, I just haven't gotten there yet :)

In order to make this story work Addison is a few years younger then she would be on the show.

Bold and italics indicate Jo's thoughts.

Please leave me a review if you can, I'm really excited to hear what you all think.

Sending you all lots of love and happiness!

Chapter one- 25th January 2018

Chapter one plot- Jo and Alex head down to LA to begin fertility treatment.

"I've never been to LA before," Jo smiles as she and Alex take their seats onboard Delta Airlines flight 2882 from Seattle to LA.

Wow, this plane is not very full. It's actually quite empty. Why would someone not want to trade in the bleak and gloomy weather of Seattle for the sunshine that's in LA?

"Babe, you do remember that we're not going for fun, right?" Alex asks.

'Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Shane and I'm your chief flight attendant. On behalf of Captain Jane Wallace and the entire flight crew, welcome aboard Delta Airlines flight 2882, a non-stop service from Seattle Washington to LA. Our flight time will be of 2 hours and 40 minutes'

Jo looks over at Alex, "I know that. We are coming to hopefully throw a baby inside of my uterus. That's the number one goal," Jo replies smiling.

'At this time, make sure your seats and tray tables are in their full upright position and that your seat belt is correctly fastened. Also, your portable electronic devices must be set to 'airplane' mode until an announcement is made upon arrival. Thank you'

"But that doesn't mean that we can't have a little fun and head down to the beach and do some sightseeing in the process. If I'm going to go through the IVF process for a millionth time then I need to have some fun while we're doing it," Jo replies.

"Okay. That's fair, I'm sorry," Alex replies. He places a comforting hand on her shoulder and then they kiss.

"I can't wait to see our little baby. To hug it and to hold it and to just be pregnant with it. And I know that coming to LA is a long shot, especially with the clinical trial only being that, a clinical trial. But it's a shot right?" Jo asks hopeful. She and Alex had been trying to get pregnant for four and a half without any success.

"It's a shot. That's right. And Jake is going to do the best to get you pregnant," Alex says. He shakes his head, "gee, that sounds a bit creepy doesn't?" Alex laughs.

"Yeah, when you put it that way it does. But your only letting another man get your girlfriend pregnant using your sperm," Jo replies casually.

"Oh, gross Jo!" Alex replies. Jo gives a little chuckle.

Okay, he's right. It is very gross when I put it that way. But it's also true. Somebody else was hopefully getting me pregnant using Alex's sperm.

"What! It's true though," she replies.

"But when you put it that way it really works wonders for my ego," Alex replies.

"Your ego? Really? It's not your sperm that's the problem it's me. I'm the one that can't get pregnant. I'm the one that has to go through failed attempt after failed attempt. How do you think my Ego feels failing to do the one thing that a woman's body is designed to do, reproduce?" Jo asks sadly.

"I'm sorry. I know it's hard for you. And I know that you feel like your failing. But your not Jo. For some people the road to parenthood is just a little harder then others," Alex replies.

Hard. The constant negative pregnancy results, the constant disappoint, and feeling of failure when the doctors tell us that the egg didn't take. It's beyond hard for both of us, but I think Alex knows that it hits me just that little bit harder because it's my body.

'Flight attendants and Cabin Crew, please prepare for gate departure'

"But if this works and you fall pregnant Addison is the best there is and she'll help ensure that you have a healthy pregnancy," Alex explains.

"Addison? That's Addison Montgomery, Derek's ex-wife right?" Jo asks.

"Yes," Alex replies as the plane begins to Taxi out onto the runway.

'Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to direct your attention to the television monitors. We will be showing our safety demonstration and would like the next few minutes of your complete attention'

Alex and Jo turn their attention to the TV screen of the entertainment system located in the back of the seat in front of them.

'You will find this and all the other safety information in the card located in the seat pocket in front of you. We strongly suggest you read it before take-off. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask one of our crew members. We wish you all an enjoyable flight'

"Alright, let's get this flight over with," Jo says as she buckles her seat belt.

'Cabin crew, please prepare the cabin for take off'

"Are you ready?" Alex asks Jo.

"I hate flying, so I'm not ready for that. But I am so ready to be pregnant. So, let's get this show on the road," Jo replies.

"Let's do it," Alex says as he grabs ahold of Jo hand tightly, in the preparation for take off. "Let's go get pregnant," he grins.

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Wow, look at this place. Oceanside wellness. It even looks peaceful and beautiful. So so beautiful. Maybe it's just the scenery of the beach and the palm trees, but I even feel more at peace and less stressed out with the clinical trial just by being here.

"Alright, are you ready?" Alex asks as he and Jo stand out in front of Oceanside Wellness.

"I'm ready, let's do this," Jo smiles as she breathes in and out deeply. Alex grabs hold on Jo's hand and they walk inside the building.

Wow, it's even stunning inside... Just look at it all. It's so warm, so homely. The paint colours, the decor, the furniture... It's like it's all magic and it's taken the stress away.

"This place looks amazing!" Jo says stunned as they stand on the main floor reception. "I feel like I'm at home," Jo continues.

"Everybody here has certainly made it into a home," Alex replies as he takes in his surroundings.

"So, tell me about Addison. What's she like?" Jo asks curiously. She wraps her arm around Alex's and hold his hand.

"Well I'm a qualified OBJYN, neonatal Surgeon, Foetal Surgeon, medical geneticist, co founder and director of Oceanside wellness, lover of LA, kind, generous, intelligent, very well respected, and overall just a very wonderful person," Addison smiles as she walks up to the couple.

Alex gives a chuckle as the red head approaches them, "Hi Addison," Alex says.

"Alex, hi," Addison smiles as she shakes his hand.

"Hey Addison," Jo smiles.

"And you must be Josephine," Addison smiles. Addison extends her hand and the pair shake.

"That's me. And please, call me Jo," Jo replies smiling.

Wow, she is beautiful. And Insanely tall.

"Pleased to meet you," Addison smiles as she shakes Jo's hand. "Alright, let's take you both up to see Jake," Addison smiles. Addison didn't know what it was, but somehow Jo reminded her of somebody she knew, she couldn't quite put her finger on it, but it sent chills down her spine.

"Jake, he's your husband, right?" Jo asks curiously as they walk over to the lift. Addison presses the button and they begin to wait for it.

"Yes he is," Addison replies.

"And how long have you been together for?" She asks as they get onto the lift. Addison presses the button for floor five.

"Jo, don't you think that's a little personal?" Alex questions as he looks at his girlfriend.

"Sorry. I'm nervous. And I ask a lot of questions when I'm nervous. And I blurt. I blurt out a lot of things. Although I am very good at blurting out without being nervous, it's just I do it more when I'm nervous. I also ramble. I ramble all the time Much like I'm doing now. Sorry again," she says rambling.

Jo, calm down the weird factor. You're nervous, I know. But geez girl, tone it down just a notch...

"It's fine. I get it. It's been a long road for you guys; four and a half years. It's not easy," Addison replies.

"So, in an attempted to calm my nerves, please, spill. I'll take whatever you'll give me," Jo smiles. "See, that's the blurting thing," Jo adds.

"Well Jake and I are married. We've been married for 6 years this year and we have an adopted son, Henry. He's 7 this year," Addison smiles. She reaches into her pocket and grabs out a photo of him.

"Oh gosh, he's so cute," Jo gasps, "it's he cute Alex?" Jo gushes she she looks up at Alex.

"He's adorable," Alex replies smiling just as the lift reaches level four. The group walk out of the lift and Addison leads them down to Jakes office.

"Jake, this is Josephine Wilson and Alex Karev," Addison says as they walk into the office.

"Pleased to meet you both," he smiles. He gets up from behind his desk and walks over and shakes their hands.

"Are you ready to get started?" He asks.

Alex looks over at Jo and Jo nods her head, "Let's do it," Alex smiles.