Title: Blame it on the changes
Pairing(s): Meredith/Derek, Meredith/Alex, Addison/Mark, Callie/Owen, Callie/Arizona, Owen/Cristina, April/Charles, Mark/Lexie, Jackson/Lexie, Ellis/Richard
Summary: This is a continuation of If/Then (S08E13). What happens now? It's an ensemble piece that has a little bit of everyone in it. Part one of the Alter the ending series. I have an idea of where I am taking this…down the rabbit hole, follow me. Wanted to say thanks for your patience everyone. I am getting a little lost on Owen/Cristina/Callie/Arizona and Mark/Lexie/Jackson. But I know where MerDer is going. Just work with me on the rest, ok? Thanks reviewing, it means a lot to me.
Meredith opened the door to her mom's office without knocking.
"Meredith?" Ellis asked. "Is everything ok? You know I prefer people to knock, even my daughter." Ellis looked back down and continued to work.
Meredith stared at her mom. She didn't know what to say to her.
"Meredith, I am sure you have something better to do than stare at me," Ellis told her.
"Like meet my long lost sister," Meredith suggested.
Ellis looked up, shock written all over her face. "Who told you?" she asked.
"Does that even matter?" Meredith demanded.
"It matters to me," Ellis explained calmly. 'I went to great lengths to keep that unfortunate situation off your radar. I want to know who to fire."
"Why did want to keep that from me?" Meredith whined, she realized hoe petulant she sounded but she didn't care. She deserved an explanation.
Ellis rolled her eyes, "Don't you think you have enough going on in your life without Thatcher's other kid's drama? I was doing what was best for you."
"Why do you get to decide what is best for me? Last time I checked I was a grown up." Meredith replied.
"I am a lot of older than you Meredith," Ellis told her. "I know things that you don't. I know that girl is in trouble and nothing you can do will change that. Why allow you to get a broken heart. This is an important time for you career. You need to focus. Now that Alex is out of the way you can focus. Don't let this unexpected nuisance do any damage to what is shaping up to be an extraordinary Career."
Meredith didn't know what to say. She watched her mother go back to work.
There was a knock and a moment later Richard opened the door. He looked between his daughter and his wife. "What happened here?" he asked out loud. No one responded so her looked at Meredith," Mer? What is going on?"
"Did you know?" Meredith asked accusingly.
"Know?" Richard echoed. "Know about what?"
"About Lexie?" Meredith told him.
Richard sighed, "I did." He admitted.
Meredith cursed and stomped away. She could hear her father calling after her. He caught up with at the elevator.
"Let me explain." Richard said.
"Explain what?" Meredith asked. "Why you lied to me? There is no explanation for that."
"I know you feel very betrayed but it was your mothers call and I didn't love it but she is your mom and you know…"
"Yeah, she wanted what was best for me," Meredith replied."I have heard it before." The elevator opened and Meredith walked inside. Richard stared at her sadly and then the door shut.
Meredith found Derek waiting for the elevator when it opened. He walked inside and pressed the up button. "Are you…?" he started but was cut off by Meredith kissing him. The kisses were deep and demanding. She was throwing herself into this completely, forgetting about the fact that doors would open any minute.
Derek was the one who pulled away, "I can't believe I am stopping this but you didn't want people to know and I am not divorced yet. My wife and your mother work in this hospital…I…"
The elevator door opened and Meredith stormed out without so much a word to Derek. She had no idea where she was going but she had to get away.
Lexie couldn't believe that girl came in here. What did they possibly have to say to one another?
Mark cleared his throat, "That was uhh…"
Lexie snorted, "I feel like I am in a soap opera," Lexie said. "Druggie heroine is fighting for her life in the hospital where her long lost sister works. The two finally come face to face and nothing happens. Tune in tomorrow, I suppose"
"You could have made that easier." Mark told her.
"Why should I?" Lexie demanded.
"Because she is your sister?" Mark suggested.
"Whatever," Lexie mumbled.
"What would it hurt to give this thing a chance?" mark asked.
"What good would it do to give this thing a chance?" Lexie countered.
"I don't know," Mark allowed. "But I do know you are really alone and it wouldn't hurt to have someone to depend on."
"I don't need anyone," Lexie asserted. "I have been alone a long time."
"And look where it brought you." Mark replied.
"And having a sister will change all of this?" Lexie asked. "I don't think so."
"Maybe not, but how will you know unless you try?" Mark argued.
"Why do you care?" Lexie asked. "I will be out of here soon. You will go back to New York and you will forget all about me." Lexie looked away and then said, "She is pretty."
"So are you," Mark commented.
Lexie was taken aback by this but tried not to let it show, "I guess, in a crackwhore kind of way." She joked.
"You could use a shower," Mark admitted. "And some makeup, and something should be done with your hair…but I bet you clean up nice."
Lexie felt a little let down. The truth was Mark coming here and being with her was mind blowing and made her feel special. Some part of her wanted to believe he liked her…or was maybe attracted to her? She was attracted to him. Who wouldn't be? He was handsome and rich and funny and all of those great things. But this wasn't some trashy romance novel. Guys like him didn't bring girls like her home to meet mom. He was lost now and he would find his way. When he did finally find his way he would be gone. She was not going to let herself get attached.
Callie Torres didn't know what was going on with her marriage or her husband but she felt like he was slipping away. Her instinct was to pull Owen closer but knowing him that would make things worse. Addison told her to give him space and she would.
Callie saw Arizona Robbins enter the cafeteria and felt a familiar tugging sensation inside of her. For some reason she was drawn to the peds surgeon and she had no idea why. Arizona saw Callie and smiled. She crossed the room and approached her ,"Dr. Torres?"
"Hmm." Callie replied.
"Do you have time for a consult today?" Arizona asked.
Callie looked at her phone, "After lunch?" Callie asked.
"Great, page me." Arizona replied. "Thanks for making the time, I know you are busy."
Callie nodded, "Of course," She felt breathless as she watched Arizona walk away. "What was that?"
