Chapter 7: How Did we Get Here?
Meredith grabbed her uncle's arm and pulled him out of the conference room. "You're in charge Foreman!" Meredith heard her uncle say as he was dragged across the room. Foreman was always the one in charge when House was off the case. Meredith finally let go of her uncle when they got into the elevator. Derek was in the elevator too.
"Meredith."
"I have to cancel tonight." Derek let out a sigh and hung his head down.
"Derek."
"What Meredith? I know I said I would wait, but I can't. I can't wait for you to be ready. I am so in love with you."
"Oh McDreamy. That is so sweat and lovely. Take me in your arms." Derek just starred at House who was holding out both arms. Meredith rolled her eyes.
"Uncle Greg. Seriously." She returned her attention to Derek. "I'm leaving for D.C."
"What's in D.C.?"
"My uncle Jack."
"The one on trial?" Meredith nodded.
"He worked for the government, and the agency he worked for found some disturbing Intel. We need to let him know in person." Derek pretended he understood, but Meredith knew he didn't. "I need to talk to you though." Derek was waiting.
"Shot." Meredith frowned.
"Not here." The doors opened, and the three doctors got off.
"This must be a record for you McDreamy. An entire elevator ride without a single kiss." Meredith ignored this comment.
"Audrey is in the clinic waiting. I'll be right there." House understood, and although he despised Audrey, he went to get her. He just hated people. Meredith led Derek into the nearest on-call rooms. She sat down, and so did he.
"What do you want to talk about?"
"I don't know how to say this Derek, but I have to tell you. Ok. I'm pregnant." Derek's jaw fell open. "Please Derek, say something." Meredith was becoming worried, but Derek's expression changed just as quickly. He started smiling.
"You're pregnant?" Meredith nodded.
"And you are…. what?"
"I'm ecstatic. I always wanted kids, but it never felt right with Addison. Now, it feels right. You are keeping it, right?" Meredith nodded again. She was more relieved. Derek was happy. This is good. This can possibly work. Derek leaned in to kiss her, and gladely she returned the favor.
"I'm sorry Derek, but I really need to go to D.C. I'll be back as soon as I can." Derek nodded and kissed her once more.
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Note: Now, the story is going to get 24 based. If you don't really understand 24, it's ok. Just hang in there. It will get more Greys/House based at the end of the chapter!
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House, Meredith and Audrey ran into the courthouse. Running into multiple people, they asked for the courtroom Jack was in. Room 445. They got into the elevator and headed to the fourth floor courtroom area. The searched the floor until they got to the correct room. Meredith and House followed Audrey into the courtroom.
The judge looked up, and Jack turned around. His face lit up. He mouthed Audrey's name. Audrey smiled at him. She told him she remembers everything using her mouth. Jack saw Meredith and House behind her. He mouthed hi to them. Meredith and House sat down, and Audrey walked up to the judge.
"Can I help you ma'am?" The judge whispered.
"I need Jack Bauer."
"I'm sorry I can't do that. I can't release him."
"I have the authorization papers right here." Audrey scrimmaged through her bag and found the file folder she was looking for. She pulled them up, and handed them to the judge who looked over it.
"Jack Bauer, you are being released into the FBI for the remainder of the week. The trial will resume in five days."
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Jack met his family and Audrey outside the courtroom. "Hey Mere! Greg."
"Double oh seven."
"Audrey. What's going on?"
"I have all my memory back. I'm still in love with you Jack."
"I love you too Audrey."
"This is getting really sappy."
"Is he having one of those days Mere?" Meredith nodded.
"Jack, CTU L.A. found some intel that you should look at."
"I don't work for them anymore Audrey."
"You should look into this. I'll patch you through to Chloe." Audrey pulled at her cell phone and speed dialed Chloe's workstation at CTU.
"O'Brian."
"Chloe? It's Audrey, I have Jack with me."
"Ok, put him on." Audrey handed her phone over to Jack. Jack took the phone from her hand.
"Chloe?"
"Jack. How are you?"
"I'm fine. What's the intel that my brother and niece had to come to D.C. for?"
"Meredith and House are in D.C.?"
"Chloe, intel, now."
"Sorry Jack. It's about Tony." Jack's expression changed.
"Tony Almeida." Chloe nodded, but Jack couldn't see.
"He's alive Jack." Jack shook his head.
"That's impossible Chloe, Tony Almeida is dead. He died in my arms. Henderson stabbed him."
"He's alive Jack."
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24 fans….Tony is NOT EVIL
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"He's alive. Yes, he's standing right next to me."
"Put him on."
"Jack?"
"WHAT THE HELL TONY?"
"Jack, inside voices. We don't mommy to be mad."
"House is there?"
"Tony. You died."
"No, I didn't. Michelle is alive too." Jack's jaw dropped.
"How?"
"We faked our deaths. We had to get away from everything. If the people who wanted you dead got to us, then we would be dead. Palmer was killed. Chloe had called saying she was on the run, so we faked our deaths."
"So, why are you coming back now?"
"Michelle's pregnant. We couldn't be 'dead' with a child."
"Understandable. Wow Tony."
"I'm on my way with Michelle and Chloe. We are coming to to FBI headquarters. Meet us there?"
"Yeah. Bye Tony." Jack hung up the phone and handed it to Audrey. "Tony and Michelle are both alive. They are heading to FBI headquarters with Chloe and probably Morris. I'll explain on the way."
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"Greg, your phone is ringing."
"Thanks captain obvisous." Jack rolled his eyes. "oh. It's mommy." Jack gave his niece a look. She returned it in a its one of those days face that was constantly shared in their family.
"House. Foreman called. What the hell are you doing in D.C.? You are supposed to be in Seattle, which is on the other side of the country."
"I'm playing hide'n'seak."
"Across the country House?"
"What do you want Cuddles?"
"I want you to get on the next plane to Seattle. I want you to cure your patient, and then I want you to get your ass back to Princeton."
"Do I get off clinic duty if I do?"
"No! You will get more if you don't."
"Sorry. No can do. Torture pants is having some trust issues."
"What?"
"Some government business."
"I mean it House. Get your ass back to Seattle."
"Is it your time of the month?"
"Just get back to Seattle House."
"I can't. I'm in D.C. with Meredith and Audrey."
"Why are you with Audrey and Meredith in D.C.?"
"Jack." Cuddy understood his messed up family.
"Fine, just get back to Seattle as soon as possible."
"Bye Mommy."
"Don't push it House."
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"Tony." Jack smiled as is dead friend approached them. "Michelle."
"Hi Jack."
"Hey Chloe, Morris."
"Ok. Everyone's happy. Can we go now. I save lives to ya'know."
"House."
"Tony, Michelle. Didn't like a car bomb explode?" The all ignored him. It was one of those days.
"We should get going Uncle Jack. House has a patient in Seattle."
"I can give you a plane tomorrow morning, if you want to stay the night."
"O.K. It's good to see you again Tony, Michelle."
"Meredith, want to come pick up some dinner with me?" Meredith nodded, and followed Chloe and Morris out the door.
"Get me a Ruben."
"You already had one today." House shrugged his shoulders.
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Back in Seattle….
"So we cured the patient without House. Cool." Cameron wrapped her arms around Chase's.
"I was talking with one of the attendings. There is a bar they all go to. Should we go?" Cameron and Chase nodded.
The three of them walked into the bar. Derek and Sloan were sitting on stools talking. Cameron, Chase and Foreman sat next to them.
"Hey."
"Have you heard from House?" Derek asked.
"Meredith didn't call." Derek shook his head.
"No, he didn't. I'm sure she'll call. She's with House and his brother." Derek nodded. He took a swing of beer and headed out.
"You must be Allison Cameron. Mark Sloan."
"I have a boyfriend. He's sitting next to you. I wouldn't hit on me."
"Alright then. How's the patient?"
"Cured."
"Now what?"
"We get on the next flight to New Jersey tomorrow morning and hope House meets us there."
"Didn't you talk to Cuddy today though?" Foreman nodded.
"Yeah, she didn't call back after talking to House." Cameron understood.
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The Next Morning….Seattle…..
"Morning doc."
"Good morning Mr. Wiseman. Ready for surgery?" The patient nodded.
"So what exactly are you going to do Dr. Shepard?"
"I'm going to drill a small hole into the back of your skull, and pull out the cancerous cells. You'll be asleep so you won't feel a thing. You are in great hands Mr. Wiseman."
"Thank you Dr. Shepard." Derek walked out of the room. He ran into a frantic chief.
"What's wrong chief?"
"Nuclear bomb threat in the hospital."
"WHAT?"
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So, review if you would like. I know this chapter was 24 based, but the rest of the story will be in Seattle or Princeton. Thanks for the reviews I have gotten so far.
