Obligatory disclaimer: sadly, Grey's Anatomy is property of Shonda Rhimes and ABC, not me.

Part One, Section Two: I can tell that you've been crying

Addison tiptoed into the on-call room to find Meredith curled up on the bed. Her eyes were puffy and there were tear tracks, letting Addison know that she had definitely been crying. Addison slipped into the bed behind her and wrapped her arms around Meredith's slender body, holding her close.

Meredith turned over so that she was face to face with Addie. "How did you know I was here?"

"Callie told me as soon as I got out of surgery, she saw you come in. Are you okay Mer? You… don't normally cry and you're crying, so please don't say that you're fine." Addison looked into her lover's eyes imploringly. "Please Mer, trust me."

Meredith looked at her for a few minutes before speaking. "It's been a year today, Addie… this is my first Thanksgiving without seeing or talking to her in 10 years and I don't know what to do!"

Meredith's tears were back and Addison pulled her close, stroking her back and kissing her on the head. Addison had almost forgotten, but last year Molly Thomson, Meredith's sister, had been killed in a car crash on her way back from the hospital for Laura's 6-month check up with Addison. Meredith, Molly and Lexie had met by accident 10 years ago at a summer camp in Washington that Ellis had forced Meredith to go to- Meredith had been Molly and Lexie's counsellor. They had been surprised to find out that they were sisters but had kept in touch and grown very close. Meredith had been just as devastated as Lexie when Molly died- Molly was 8 years younger than her and she had loved playing the role of overprotective big sister.

Meredith's sobs brought her back to the present and Addison tried to sooth her. "Hush, sweetheart, it's going to get better, I promise."

"But Addie… what if it doesn't? What if something happens to you and you leave me all alone?"

There it was, realized Addison, the root of the problem. The thought of leaving Meredith was painful and had never even occurred to her. In response, she squeezed Meredith even tighter.

"Mer, honey, look at me please." Meredith's tearful eyes looked at Addison hesitantly. "I swear that I will never, ever leave you, understand? Just like you'll never leave me. I love you, Meredith Grey, not Mark, Derek or anyone else. I love you and I especially love your rambling, your giggle, your smile and your dark and twisty side."

Meredith sniffed and Addison brushed some tears off her cheeks. "You do?"

Addison kissed her softly but full of her love for Meredith. "Of course."

After Meredith extracted a promise from Addison that they would take Laura out somewhere special when they had her tomorrow, the two lovers fell asleep with their bodies intertwined.

A/N: Thanks once again to those who reviewed the first drabble and to everyone who added this to their alert/favourites! Just so you know, I wish that the three sisters would bond more on the show, there's so much potential. A special shout out to all my American readers- Happy almost Thanksgiving! Enjoy your parade, turkey and family time together this weekend. Oh, and if you're going shopping on Friday, try not to get hurt! Drabble #3 to follow.