Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to Grey's Anatomy or the NHL; I do not know any of the players personally nor have I researched them for this story. Any mention of the players is strictly for entertainment only, any similarities to their personal lives is by chance.


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It was a crisp fall afternoon in October. Meredith was getting ready to attend a season opener NHL Hockey game. Her Step father, Richard, held box seats at Madison Square Gardens. These box seats were used to entertain Doctors and VIP Business prospects; especially anyone who would be interested in supporting the Hospital financially and for those Surgeons who needed to be treated like royalty.

Tonight was to be a good match up, it was the New York Rangers taking on their rivals, the New Jersey Devils. These 2 teams have always put on a good show for the fans. Since they were so close in proximity, there were plenty of fans for both teams, which always worked out well for them. Some intense Hockey was always played between these two teams, and nothing was going to change tonight.

Meredith was told that some new hot shot Doctor would be attending the game, and that she was to be polite and friendly. Meredith didn't care, she always was respectful to Richard's prodigy. She was going to watch the game because she loved hockey, more importantly, she enjoyed watching her long time friend, Martin Brodeur. He has been the goalie for the Devils since he began his NHL career. They met one night at a party, and have been friends ever since. She was going to meet up with him and his wife after the game for some drinks. It had been a while since she had seen them and she was excited.

Meredith dressed in her jeans and New Jersey Devils Sweater, her jersey that Martin had given her. She walked downstairs to greet Richard.

R:Are you ready Meredith?

M:Yes, but if you don't mind, I will go on my own, I'm meeting up with Martin and his wife after the game. I'm not sure when I will be home.

R:of course, are you working in the morning?

M:Yes, I have surgery scheduled at 8 am, so I won't be too late.

R:Ok, I'll meet you there then.

M:Ok.

It had been 3 years since her mother passed away. Her and Richard had always been close, he was as loving as any father would be. When her biological father left them when she was only 3, Richard came in and picked up where her father had left off. Eventually Richard married Ellis and raised Meredith as if she was his own. Just before her mother's death, Meredith had moved back home. Meredith had finished medical school and accepted a position at Seattle Grace Hospital where she completed her internship and residency. Once her mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Meredith moved back to New York to be with her. They had remained close, and Meredith had a hard time letting her go. Richard was able to secure her an attending position at New York's prestigious private hospital, Liberty Wellness Centre. She had achieved quite the reputation as one of the top Neuro Surgeons in the country, and Richard knew that she would be welcomed with open arms.