Chapter One: The Invite

It's been a long day for Meredith Grey and she is returning home to her penthouse apartment in Boston. As she's flipping through her mail, she comes across an invitation.

Dr. James Montgomery and Dr. Ellis Grey-Montgomery

Request your presence

To the marriage of their daughter

Dr. Addison Michelle Forbes Montgomery

To

Dr. Derek Michael Shepard

At St. Andrew's Church in Seattle

On Friday, August 21, 2007

7:00pm

Black tie required

Meredith's thoughts

I knew I couldn't avoid Seattle forever. I just don't know if I can go back to Seattle after what happened. It's been five years since Alex broke it off. I know I shouldn't avoid Seattle forever it's just that I can't face Alex, he broke heart after he broke off. I knew Addie would get married eventually, I mean from the day that she met Derek I knew they were going to get married. Derek is a really great guy for Addie and I know she's happy. When we were in high school Addie and I promised each other that'd we be each other's maids of honor for when we get married. Now, I have to be the maid of honor and the best man is Derek's best friend who happens to be Alex. I can't go back to Seattle alone. I need to find a date; I can't go back to the wedding alone because then Alex will know that I have been missing him. Who could I ask to the wedding? Oh, I know! I'll ask my friend Mark to be my date since he likes me and he owes me a favor. I think I'll call him and ask him.

Ring-Ring

Mark: Hello, this is Doctor Sloan, how may I help you?

Meredith: Mark?

Mark: Hey, Meredith I was just about to call you. I wanted to see if you'd like to go grab a bite to eat.

Meredith: I'd love to grab something to eat; there is something that I need to ask you. I need a favor.

Mark: Alright, how about I pick you up at 7 and we'll go to Bella's that Italian restaurant you liked so much

Meredith: Sounds great, I'll see you at seven

Mark: Bye, Mer

Meredith: Bye, Mark see you soon