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Preston started breathing heavily. He hadn't been back to Seattle Grace in four years. He almost dreaded going back. He knew she would probably be there. He wasn't going back for her. Well he kind of was, but at the same time he was going there because the hospital was really popular and they needed a new cardio surgeon. He was taking over head of cardio, since there last head of cardio resigned. Teddy Altman was good from what he heard. But no one was better then the Preston Burke. Richard informed him that things had changed at Seattle Grace; he would just have to see for himself. Preston hoped that he and Cristina could move forward with their lives. He truly missed her and regretted leaving.
Cristina was back. Her honeymoon in Hawaii with Owen was just blissful. She was happy for once in her life. Meredith was probably dying for details, and Cristina was dying to give her details. But today was an important day. Chief Webber had finally found a new head of cardio. He was going to introduce him today, and Cristina was assigned to his services all week. Nothing could ruin her day. She was happy, Owen was happy, and that is all that mattered to her. "How did your honeymoon go, Cristina?" Meredith asked urgently. Cristina smiled. "It was alright, it was beautiful and fun. But today is a bigger day. The Chief is announcing a new head of Cardio and I am on his services all week. I can't wait to find out who it is. I got some ass-kissing to do, and Owen knows it." Cristina said. Meredith laughed. She was glad her friend was back.
Everybody was gathering in the hall. Teddy Altman had resigned, and the Chief had finally found a replacement. It was the moment of truth. Richard knew that Cristina would probably be upset at first, but he knew she loved cardio. He didn't tell Burke that Cristina was married; he preferred to stay out of his residents and attendings love lives. Everyone was talking and anxious to hear the news. The Chief cleared his throat and walked out into the room. It was time.
"Anyone hear who the new head of cardio is?" asked Izzie as she walked up to join her husband, Alex, and her friends. "No idea,". George put in. Meredith and Cristina shook their head at her. "No freaking idea. I wish Webber would just come on out and tell us already. It is not like it affects me or Iz any. We have already chosen our specialties. Yang is the only one of us interested in cardio." Alex piped in. "Well I am the only one hardcore enough to be in Cardio. Besides George of course, he did save that guy in the elevator. But George, is like Owen, and is better in a fast pace environment." Cristina said. George looked at Cristina, she didn't give compliments much, but he was sure she was complimenting him. He smiled at her and she nodded back at him. "Shh, the Chief is finally coming in." Cristina urged.
The Chief cleared his throat. The room grew silent and was awaiting his morning speech. He was nervous and excited at the same time. "I know everyone is wondering who I found to be our new head of Cardio. Some of you will be happy with my decision, some of you will not be. I am doing what is best for this hospital. We have got the top neurosurgeon, the top plastic surgeon, the top trauma surgeon, so I have brought in the top cardio surgeon. He was here once before, but left due to some personal issues. I want you all join with me in welcoming back Preston Burke." Chief Webber stated.
Silence spread through the room as Preston walked into the crowd. His eyes met Cristina's. His heart started racing. He immediately regretted leaving the woman he loved. He watched her turn and walk away, as Meredith and the rest of her friends followed her. She wasn't too happy, he guessed. But he didn't blame her. He left her at the altar. But he was determined to make it up to her; she was on his service all week. He was determined to make her a brilliant cardio surgeon, and he was determined to get her back. He didn't know how but he would try like hell to get the woman he loved back.
Cristina couldn't believe what she was hearing. Preston Burke was back. She was angry. How could the Chief do this to her? Yes, Preston was the best, but still. He was her ex fiancé, who left her at the aisle. She would be definitely speaking to the chief about this. She saw Owen's face when the Chief announced Preston was back. He knew of Cristina and Preston's love life, and she could tell he wasn't happy with it. The thought of Preston back made Cristina feel very nauseated. Meredith put her arm around Cristina. She knew better then to say anything. Just being close to Meredith, made Cristina feel better.
Owen was pissed at the Chief for letting Burke come back. Yes, he was good, Owen heard all about him. But he was afraid; Burke would be trying to get Cristina back. He would not let that happen. They were newly weds, and he wasn't going to let Burke ruin their happiness. He had to speak to the Chief immediately and set him straight. That was what he was going to do. Owen noticed Derek and Mark heading over there to speak to him. Well, he wasn't going to be rude and not speak to him. But he had a lot of trauma cases coming in, so he would have to welcome him later.
"Welcome back Preston. " Derek Shepherd, the neuro surgeon said. Preston smiled. "It is good to be back, a lot has changed around here." Preston noticed. "Yes it has, like you wouldn't believe. Meredith and I got married last year." Derek stated. "Oh did you? It was about time!" Preston said. Derek nodded. "Cristina got married too." Preston looked at him in shock. "Really now? Preston asked. Derek nodded at him again. "You see that red headed guy over there. Well his name is Owen Hunt. He is the head surgeon for trauma now. They've been dating over two years now, and they just got married six weeks ago." Preston couldn't help but feel angry. Cristina just wasn't the type to settle down, she wasn't like that. That was the main reason he returned to Seattle Grace, was because he was hoping to get back together with her. He should be the gentleman like he was raised. But he was going to fight like hell to get her back.