A/N: Seriously, if you have a song you like, let me know and I'll see what I can do! So… there was a big moment of inspiration here. Also, for purposes of the story, Alex has his own apartment and is not living with Grey and Izzie. Oh, and I know nothing about Alex's family so I kind of made it up.

Disclaimer (I've forgotten to do one before now): I own nothing.

Addison and Alex went out again the next night and then the next. It was on this night that he received a phone call from his mother reminding him about his sister's wedding. Mentally chastising himself for having forgotten, he assured her that he remembered and had already made arrangements. Of course his sister demanded that he stay with the rest of the family at her fiancés large home while in town and asked if he was bringing a guest. Alex, having not thought about the wedding, had not thought of talking about it with Addison even though she had been the only thing occupying his thoughts recently. Well, her and surgery. At that Alex asked them to hang on for a minute and sat the phone on the coffee table.

Addison was in his kitchen, scanning Vogue while waiting for the popcorn to finish popping. She knew he had approached behind her but was still surprised when she felt his chest against her back. Not knowing that he had appeared for a specific reason other than to touch her, she turned her head and kissed him softly, closing the magazine in the process. When she broke away, he opened his eyes and was the first to speak.

"My mom's on the phone. She wants to know if there will be a "plus one" next to my name for my sister's wedding this weekend." Having sort of asked, he wrapped his arms around her, waiting for her response.

"Well?" She laughed.

"Well what?"

"Aren't you going to ask me?"

Alex let a light laugh of amusement out before turning her to face him. "Would you like to accompany me to my little sister's wedding this weekend in Iowa? I know it's far away and you won't know anyone. I don't think you have any surgeries planned but I do know that my family is insane and I will totally understand if you don't want to go." He was going to continue but he stopped because she had leaned forward and brushed her mouth and nose across his. It wasn't like a kiss, too feather soft, but it made his heart beat violently.

Before he could open his eyes again, she said "I would love to go." He was reassured by her smile and gave her a quick kiss. Letting go, he walked back into the living room only to reappear a minute later to ask "chicken or beef?"

Later that night, while cuddled on the couch after watching "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", he told her about his mother's reaction and incessant questions. He hadn't ever brought a girl "home" before and had rarely even mentioned anything about his social life to the damaged family in Iowa. Sure he stayed in touch and made sure that his mother and sister were doing well, but his focus remained here in Seattle on his future.

"Do you think she'll like me?" Addison lifted her head from its place nestled on his chest.

"What's not to like?" He ran his fingers through her vibrant hair, observing how the low light played in her eyes.

"The fact that I'm older and divorced and, although I hope it won't come up, that I'm an adulteress."

"Oh, that?" Teasing her, he received a playful smack. She settled back down into him and took a deep breath of Alex, making her warm and calm. "She'll love you."

That night Alex was thankfully able to arrange a flight. Over the next two days, Addison checked her schedule to affirm what Alex had thought and he requested the weekend off because of the occasion. Friday rolled around after two successful c-sections and the stability of a preemie, leaving both of them happy.

Izzie cornered him in the locker room, wondering where he had been all week. Naturally he responded with sarcasm, saying something about the hospital and if she had forgotten that they were here everyday. Meredith looked on with a small smile.

"Are you coming to Joe's?" Their shift had ended and he was due to pick Addison up from her hotel in an hour. He still needed to shower and finish packing, which left no time even if he had wanted to.

"I can't". He said, shutting his locker.

"Why not?" Izzie was known for being a little nosy but Alex was used to it.

"I'm leaving for Iowa." Her puzzled expression led him to finish. "It's my sister's wedding."

"Oh."

"Tell her congratulations." Meredith spoke up.

"Thanks. I will." With that he left and nearly ran into George whose mind was elsewhere while coming through the door.

The plane ride wasn't too long and they passed the time flirting with idle chat. Addison rested her head on Alex's shoulder and fell asleep while he watched "Friday Night Lights". Alex held their clasped hands in his lap and kissed her knuckles every once in a while. He did more thinking than paying attention to the movie, wondering how they had gotten this deep this fast and about how it felt so right.

Once the plane landed at the airport and they had claimed their luggage, Alex decided that is was too late to make the drive and Addison agreed. Taking a cab into the local city, Alex called his mother who was very disappointed because she was anxious to meet this mysterious woman named Addison.

"You'll meet her first thing tomorrow, I promise." He said this while flashing a smile to Addison and squeezing her a little tighter around the shoulders.

The hotel was not the Archfield but it was very nice. It was already eleven thirty by the time they had checked in and entered their room and both were eager to go to sleep. They had been up since five that morning and were now exhausted.

"I need to brush my teeth." Addison said mid-yawn, stretched out on the bed.

"Me too." Alex spooned her and held her around the waist.

"Okay, I'm getting up." She didn't move. "Okay, now I'm getting up." This time she really did try to raise herself but he pulled her back down, snuggling up against her as close as he could. Alex was not the cuddling type but with Addison he couldn't help it; he had to be as close to her as possible.

"Alex…" She couldn't help but laugh at his small pout. He reluctantly let go and she slid off the bed and walked to the bathroom.

By midnight they were both ready for bed but she went back into the bathroom with something she wouldn't show him. A little curious, Alex began to unmake the bed and toss the extra pillows away when she emerged. His jaw dropped, to say the least, as something else rose.

"Wow!" was all he could think.

"Hm… I seem to have that affect on you." Her smile brightened her face even more if it were possible and she took a few steps towards him. He had not moved since she opened the door except to stand straight up. Feeling his eyes roam her body caused butterflies in her stomach and the fact that he really liked what he was seeing made her even more confident. She continued getting closer until she was but a foot away.

Alex couldn't believe this was real; that everything that had happened in the span of a week was real. He couldn't believe that there was an incredible, beautiful, perfect (part of what made her perfect was that she was a little un-perfect and admitted it willingly), desirably naughty woman in front of him who was wearing the hottest lingerie he had ever seen and looking at him with what can only be described as sex eyes.

He didn't say anything and Addison was starting to doubt the choice until suddenly he grabbed her waist and lightly pushed her onto the bed. He was immediately on top of her, kissing a trail from her jaw line down her neck and continued following the line of her bra. Her breath caught with each contact and then she giggled because he hit a ticklish spot. The reverberation made him stop and look up at her with smiling eyes.

"You are extremely sexy, you know."

"Yeah, I get that a lot."

He growled a little and dropped a kiss on her bellybutton. "Not to sound ungrateful, but what brought about this nice change of wardrobe?"

She shrugged. "I don't know. I bought in the spur of the moment the other day, intending to give you a private viewing at some point and just packed it. Since we're alone tonight I figured now would be a good time."

He bit the top of the bikini bottom and pulled them just a tad to be playful. "I like red!"

"I noticed."

A shrill ring awoke Addison who in turn nudged Alex. He slowly rolled over and answered his cell phone, frowning a little when he noticed the time. His mother wanted him to come soon and gave him directions to the man's house. Turning back over, he kissed Addison's shoulder a few times to pull her out of her dream and then stood up. After they shared a long shower and repacked their things, Alex rented a car from the airport and they stopped for breakfast.

Pulling into the driveway, Alex and Addison were met by his mother. He gave her one last warning which she brushed off with a laugh and then got out of the car. Walking around to open her door, he was filled with pride by being able to show off this amazing woman who could do this insanely hot thing with her back and legs that he discovered last night, but no one would be finding out about that. His offered hand was taken and she stepped out of the car in her four-inch Prada heels and a light blue dress that would knock anyone dead.

His hand went to the small of her back. "Mom, this is Addison." He couldn't take his eyes off of her.

"It's so nice to meet you Mrs. Karev." ((I didn't know how her name would be so I figured she would have kept the name.))

"Oh, please, call me Sara. Look at you!" Sara leaned into Addison for a hug which was received and took in her appearance. "You've done well Alex."

Addison laughed and looked to Alex. "I consider myself lucky." He bit his lower lip.

"Well, come on in. The house is quite large so we'll find a room for you later. I want Addison to meet everyone."

Sara took charge of showing Addison around and Alex just followed with a smile. He had missed his mom and was glad that she was proud of his girl. Once they had seen almost everyone, Alex tore Addison away from his mother with an apology but promised to return her soon. They walked out onto the deck overlooking the back yard where the ceremony would be held. Languidly pushing her up against the railing, Alex kissed her softly but fully on the lips for a good minute before pulling back.

"Your mother likes me." She whispered against his lips.

"I told you."

When they returned as promised, Alex's mom took them to see the nervous groom who was talking to a few of his buddies in the yard.

"Dylan, I would like you to meet some people." Sara called out to him, causing the man whom Alex had never met to turn around.

When they got closer, Dylan's eyes bulged a bit. "Addison?"

She looked away from Alex and at the surprised face of Dylan Thompson, an old friend she had known during college. "Dylan? What a surprise."

"Yeah, tell me about it."

"You two know each other?" Sara asked the question that was plaguing Alex.

"Oh yeah, Addison and I go way back to my frat days in which I listened to a lot of rebellious music and dreamed of getting a girl like her." He laughed and pulled Addison in for a hug.

"Wait. Is this THE Addison?" One of his friends curiously asked.

"Oh god, what have you been saying about me?"

Dylan laughed a little too nervously. "Nothing, just a few stories about some of our escapades."

Addison blushed but leaned into Alex, letting him know that this man was no threat to him.

Sara continued the introductions. "Well, you obviously know Addison. She is here with my son, Alex, your future brother-in-law."

"Hey, it's nice to meet you." Alex extended his right hand to shake Dylan's.

Once Alex's mother was satisfied with how many people they had met, Alex was able to have Addison alone to himself.

"So, did something happen between you and Dylan?" He asked her as she leaned against him in the softly swaying porch swing.

"No; we were good friends. He tried to ask me out a couple times and there was once a drunken grope, but it was nothing. I just saw him as a friend and he said he could accept that."

Kissing her forehead, he pushed to porch railing again to keep the swing going.

The wedding went beautifully, just how Alex's sister Claire had envisioned it. Following the ceremony, the reception that was also held in the yard and house turned out to be quite fun. Addison and Claire met to exchange pleasantries but nothing more because of the chaos going on around them. Claire had thought Addison a bit older than Alex but figured that it didn't matter because her brother was all smiles and this Addison chick could pull off clothes no one she knew could.

After the traditional first dance as husband and wife, Claire and Dylan invited all of their friends and family to join them.

Addison was taking a sip from her glass of champagne when Alex began to massage the back of her neck and shoulders with his thumb in the way that she loved. Absently letting out a moan, she said "You better not start anything."

He kissed her neck and held out his hand. "Would you like to dance?"

A slower song had begun. He spun her out which made her laugh before pulling her firmly against him. They shared a knowing kiss and then her head dropped to his shoulder.

Alex silently debated what he was about to do but knew that his heart had made the decision long before his mind had anything to do with it. "If I tell you something, will you promise not to freak out?"

"As long as you do not tell me you're dying, then yes." She said, lifting her head to meet his powerful gaze.

"I'm in love with you." He threw it out there and hoped for the best.

"Good."

"Good?"

"Yes. Good." She laughed at his slight discomfort and kissed him, letting him know all her feelings in that way. "I'm in love with you, too."

"Good." He replied with a slightly smug expression, knowing she would get that he was making fun of her and her initial response.

"What is with us and that word?" Her head returned to its previous place on Alex's shoulder which was being to feel more and more like home.

He kissed her hand and then let it go in order to wrap both of his arms around her waist. Her free hand curled around his neck while the other remained on his chest. Still swaying to the song, Alex kissed Addison's collarbone and felt pure joy.

I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move heaven and earth if you were my girl
I would give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you're everything
That's precious to me
If you give me a chance
I can love you like that

A/N: Song is "I Can Love You Like That" by All 4 One. I didn't intend for it to be this long. Hopefully you all enjoy it, please let me know!