Chapter 1: Everything Changes
A/N: So, I normally write MerMark fanfics and this one started out being MerDer but now I am not so sure. Mark kinda of came off a little more caring than I meant too. The ships have yet to be determined. This is post 4.11.
Overview: Derek leaves Meredith for Rose and Meredith starts to drowned her sorrows in a bottle of tequila. Richard sees Meredith going down the same path he did and tries to help.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Shonda owns Grey's and Staind owns the song. Only thing I own is the Season 1-3 DVD's.
If you just walked away
What could I really say?
Would it matter anyway?
Would it change how you feel?
I am the mess you choose
The closet you cannot close
The devil in you I suppose
Cause the wounds never heal
Meredith was happy to be leaving the hospital. The day was just bad, in between little Tuck and being brought into the hospital and her break up with Derek, now all she wanted was to get drunk and forget everything. Meredith thought about going home and drinking but she didn't want to have another dance party. She walked into Joe's and took a seat at the bar. Joe noticed her and smiled as he walked toward the bar.
"Hey Mer, waiting on McDreamy tonight?"
"No Joe. No more waiting on McDreamy. He isn't my McDreamy anymore." Meredith rambled as she got comfortable.
Joe nodded as he grabbed a shot glass and filled it with tequila. He sat the glass in front of her but before he could walk away Meredith muttered "Joe, can you just leave the bottle?"
Joe was about to protest when Meredith looked at him with tears falling down her face. Joe nodded as he left the bottle and walked toward another customer. Meredith was about three -fourths through her bottle when she felt another person sitting beside her. She turned toward the person and blurry saw a handsome man,, who had short blond hair, sparkling green eyes, and a very nice tan. He was wearing a gray long sleeve shirt and dark blue jeans.
Meredith sighed as she threw another shot back and said "May I help you?"
The guy chuckled a little as he stated "Well, I was sitting at the booth in the back and you happen to catch my attention."
"Oh I see. Well, three quick questions." Meredith responded as she threw another shot back.
The young man replied " Okay. I get three questions too."
"Whatever! My questions are: What is your name? Are you a doctor? Are you married?" Meredith questioned as she poured another shot.
The man cocked an eyebrow at Meredith then answered "My name is Jason. The answers are no to the last two questions."
"Okay, so Jason, what do you want to know?" Meredith asked as she threw another drink back.
Jason thought for a moment then replied "Question number one: What is your name? Number two is: Why is a beautiful woman, such as yourself , alone in a bar, and Number Three: Do you want to get out of here?"
"Your forward huh? Well my name is Meredith. The second answer is a long story and to answer your third question: Yes." Meredith explained as she stood up to collect her things.
Meredith was about to follow Jason out of the bar when another man stopped them.
"Excuse me but can I speak to Meredith for a minutes?" Mark stated as he stood in front of the exit.
Jason turned to Meredith and asked "Do you know this guy?"
"Um, yea I work with him." Meredith answered as she turned to Mark "What do you want Sloan?"
Mark sighed as he said " Grey, it will only take a minute."
"Okay." Meredith hissed as she turned to Jason "Can you wait outside for me?"
Jason nodded as he walked outside. Meredith followed Mark to where he had been sitting with Callie and Erica.
"What do you want Sloan?" Meredith repeated as she sat down.
Mark took a deep breath as he replied " You are not going home with him."
"Why do you care?" Meredith demanded.
Mark sighed as he looked at Meredith's expression "Mer, I care about you. I know you and Shep broke up again but it doesn't mean I ignore my favorite dirty mistress."
"You don't have to look out for me Sloan." Meredith stated harshly as she stood up to leave.
Mark grabbed her as she walked by "You drank a whole bottle of tequila so I will not let you go home with a stranger. Let Callie and Erica take you home."
"NO!" Meredith yelled as she tried to pull out of Mark's grasp.
Mark picked Meredith up and waved to the other two women waiting at the bar. Mark carried a screaming and kicking Meredith out of the bar.
Jason was waiting outside when he saw Mark carrying Meredith out the door. He walked to Mark and asked "What the hell are you doing to her?"
Callie stood in front of him and replied "We are taking her home. I would suggest not to mess with the three of us because I break bones for a living. Sloan can mess up your pretty face, and Erica can kill you and make it look like an accident. So, I suggest you walk away."
Jason stood there in shock as Mark chuckled and he walked toward his car with the two women.
But everything changes if I could
turn back the years, If you could
learn to forgive me, then I could learn to feel
Sometimes the things I say
In moments of disarray
Succumbing to the games we play
To make sure that it's real.
On the ride home, Meredith had passed out so Mark carried her to the house. Callie and Erica decided to follow him into the house. Callie grabbed Meredith's purse and pulled her keys out to unlock the door. As soon as they entered the house, they heard noises coming from the living room and a voice coming out of the kitchen.
"Good Mer, you home. We decided to – " Izzie began as she walked into the foyer and stopped as she saw three people she didn't expect standing there. Izzie noticed Mark carrying Meredith in her arms."What happen? Is she okay?"
Mark sighed as he looked down at Meredith in his arms "Um, besides a massive hangover in the morning she will be fine."
"Oh okay. What don't I show – " Izzie stated but was interrupted by Cristina and Alex.
"Barbie, where is the popcorn? Evil Spawn is hogging the other bowl." Cristina spat as she walked into view.
Alex snorted "Shut it Crack whore before I take back my promise not to hit a woman! Iz, you need to hurry. I want to finish this video of Grey's mother."
Both doctors failed to notice the others standing in the doorway until Erica spoke "How many of you actually live here?"
Cristina and Alex turned in confusion toward the three doctors. Cristina frowned when she saw Mark holding her person.
"McSteamy, why the hell are you carrying Meredith?"
Mark snorted as he stated "Apparently, she doesn't have good enough friends to take care of her. She was at Joe's drinking his bar dry."
"Fuck you dude! You have no right saying anything about friends." Alex yelled as he walked toward Mark.
Lexie and George walked out of the living room when they heard the yelling.
George questioned as he saw all the people standing around "What's going on? Why are you all here and why are you carrying Meredith?"
Callie rolled her eyes as she turned toward Mark "I'll show you where Meredith's room is."
Mark smiled as he followed Callie up the stairs to Meredith's room. When they left, Izzie turned toward Erica"Okay, so do you know what happen?"
Erica glared at Izzie "Stevens, do I look like your gossip pal?"
"Ohhhh-kay never mind." Izzie as she rolled her eyes and turned to walk back into the kitchen.
Cristina and Alex looked at each other as Lexie walked up the stairs to Meredith's room and George went to check on Izzie.
"Dr. Hahn, uh – if you want to do something while you wait, we are watching one of Ellis Grey's surgical tapes.": Cristina stated as she followed Alex into the living room. Erica nodded as she followed the two residents into the living room.
But everything changes if I could
turn back the years, If you could
learn to forgive me, then I could learn to feel
When it's just me and you,
Who knows what we could do
If we can just make it through
The toughest part of the day
Meanwhile, Callie showed Mark to Meredith's bedroom. He laid Meredith gently on the bed. He removed her jacket and shoes as he placed her blanket over Meredith's petite frame. He and Callie turned to leave when they noticed Lexie standing in the doorway with a concerned look on her face.
"Dr. Sloan, please tell me she's going to be okay."
Mark sighed as he looked at Callie, who nodded at him. "She and Shepherd broke up tonight and I guess she wanted to forget. I just was looking after her."
Lexie nodded as she walked into the room "Thank you for looking after her."
"She's my friend even though she might not think so. She was my first friend when I moved out here." Mark said sincerely as he looked back at Meredith.
Lexie smiled as she watched him leave the room. Callie smiled sadly "Look after her Dr. Grey."
"I will Dr. Torres." Lexie replied as she sat down on the bed.
Mark, Callie, and Erica left soon after and the hostel of residents went to bed.
Everything changes if I could
Turn back the years, if you could
Learn to forgive me, then I could
Learn how to feel, then we could
Stay here together, and we could
Conquer the world, If we could
Say that forever is more than just a word
If you just walked away
What could I really say?
Would it matter anyway?
It wouldn't change how you feel?
Thanks for reading. Please review! Let me know if I can do anything better or whatever.
Kelley