Authors note: Here is the next chapter. It is more of a filler than anything else. Thanks to all those who reviewed. Please see authors note 3 at the bottom. This is very important.

Disclaimer: Private Practice and Grey's Anatomy do not belong to me. I am making use of places, characters and plots for recreational purposes only.

"Richard, there you are," Adele hurried into Seattle Presbyterian worry etched into her face.

"Adele, what are you doing here? I thought you were only coming back from your sister's tomorrow," Richard looked up from the paperwork he was completing at the front desk. Ever since he could remember Richard had never been a commoner at the hospital unless he counted the time he got into a minor accident and landed up with an injured leg and he never did.

"I heard about the shooting on the radio. They weren't very specific about the people who were injured and I tried to call here but they couldn't tell me anything. How is Derek?"

"He's fine. Last I heard he was trying to get back to work," Richard replied.

"What happened? Who was this guy looking for?" Adele asked.

Richard hesitated as he looked at his wife. He knew if he told her that he was one of the intended targets she would only worry. On the other hand if she found out some other way he would be dead within the hour.

"Mainly Derek, but a few other doctors as well. He was looking for anyone who had been involved in his wives case. She was brain dead; there was no way to save her. He tried to sue Derek but it didn't go far and I think it was too much for him. He intended to die today and he did but not in his chosen manner," Richard looked over at Adele hoping he had provided her with enough information to calm her down.

"Oceanside Wellness, Dale speaking, how can I help you today?"

After Violet and Sheldon had managed to round up the Shepherds and Sam and Naomi and move them into Sam's office things had quieted down in the reception area. Dell had just finished phoning people to reschedule any appointments the doctors still had and the practice had been closed for the rest of the day except for emergencies. Sam had been very clear that Addison, Amelia and himself were not going to be available for the rest of the week maybe even longer

"Hi, can I please speak to Addison Montgomery."

"I'm sorry Dr. Montgomery is not available at the moment. Can I take a message?"

"Yes, please. My name is Meredith Grey, I am phoning on behalf of Derek Shepherd. I just wanted to let her know that Derek was shot but he is recovering. I am sure she has heard the news by now and we don't want her to jump to any conclusions. There is no need for anyone to come down. Also please let them know if they are watching the news any information given about Derek will be about the Chief of Surgery. He will call her as soon as possible."

"Thank you I will let her know right away. She and the family were very worried."

As Meredith had been speaking, Dale had been making a note of what she said on a small post it. As he dropped the phone he grabbed the note and headed for Sam's office. Just as he was about to walk though, the phone rang. He grabbed the phone and uttered a quick polite hello.

"Hi, am I specking to Dell, Betsy's father?"

"Is something wrong?" Dell's heart skipped a beat.

"Sir, I am afraid there has been a bit of trouble with your daughter and we would appreciate it if you could come down to the school as soon as possible."

"I will be there in ten minutes."

Dell dropped the phone and grabbed his jacket before heading to the elevator. He halted halfway there and hurried back to the reception.

"Kyle, I'm going to my daughter's school. Please would you give this note to Dr. Montgomery. It is very important. Tell her it's from… white, wait no a Black from the other hospital by her ex."

He thrust the note into Kyle's hand and hurried out of the door.

After dropping the phone, Meredith began to wander toward the other rooms in the hospital. She passed the room of a patient she had been treating before the shoot out and then a room with a patient she recalled seeing with Bailey. The next room was Alex's and she stepped in to peer at the chart and look at her sleeping half-sister before carrying on her journey.

She passed by Owen's room next and waved at Cristina who was watching while one of Seattle Presbyterians doctors checked him over. She passed the room that she knew had held one of Seattle Grace's Mercy West's nurses but now was empty. Finally after more rooms of her co-workers she came to Derek's room. She sighed as she looked into the room and saw Derek once again watching the news.

"I thought I told you not to watch that," Meredith commented as she entered the room.

"I need to. What did Addison say? Had she seen the news? Did you phone my mom?"

"I never spoke to Addison but I left her a message. I told her not to call. No I didn't phone your mother. I think I should though or at least you should. If she hears about this on the news she will just be worried. I highly doubt you told her you had been promoted to Chief of Surgery and I am sure you have watched enough of the news reports to notice how vague they are. Just know they sat something that makes your mom really worry about you."

"Oh," Derek turned his attention back to the TV.

"I'm sorry to interrupt doctors. Dell had to leave something about his daughter. He asked me to give this to Dr. Montgomery, he said your ex called, he mentioned something about a Dr Black too but I didn't catch it," Kyle thrust thee note quickly onto Addison's hands before leaving.

"Addison, what does it say?" Carolyn asked looking up from her position on the couch opposite Violet.

Addison looked down at the note in her hand, it was written in Dell's spidery script.

Derek was shot… Don't come down… Chief of Surgery… will call.

Authors Note 2: Thanks again to all those who reviewed my last chapter. I would appreciate it if all my readers could take the time to tell me what they thought it really lifts my spirit. That said I have decided that I will dedicate a chapter to my 35th, 42nd, 50th and 64th reviewer of this story.

Authors Note 3: I have had a lot of people asking if this will be an Addek story. After a lot of thought my answer is no. However I ask everyone to please see the poll on my profile and answer the question. This story will have no romance but if there is enough interest I will write another version of this story; an Addek version and maybe even a MerDer one if there is enough fans reading this. Please let me know what you want so I can get started.

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