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Chapter 8: The Big Apple
Logan stared at Meredith as she was moving her food around her plate. He had invited her to apologize but she wasn't even looking at him.
"Meredith?"
Meredith put her fork down and finally looked up from her plate. "I don't know where to begin." She said.
"First, I would like to apologize for my part with what had happened last night. You invited me to get to know your friends and all I did was fight with Derek."
"It wasn't completely your fault," Meredith said. "Derek was pissed about the whole Addison thing. I feel like his ego was bruised when Addison cheated on him. He never really got over it emotionally."
Logan reached across the table and grasped her hand, "I know I sound like a broken record but you deserve better than him. You deserve someone who can deal with all of your insecurities and fears."
"You don't think Derek is the one?" Meredith asked.
"No," Logan said softly but his tone assured Meredith that he was serious. "But if you feel like he is the one... I will try to be more supportive." Logan finished with hesitance.
Meredith picked up her coffee mug and said, "That's all I ask. When are you leaving for New York?"
"The day after tomorrow. I have a meeting with some of my clients today. I have so many things to get done before I leave."
"What are you gonna do when you get there?" Meredith ask curiously.
"I'm going to meet up with one of my friends. I mentioned her yesterday when I talked about the Underwood Gala." Logan reminded her.
"From the looks on Izzie and Vanessa's faces these tickets aren't cheap."
"The tickets run for about ten thousand a piece." Logan stated sipping his coffee while Meredith's eyes widen briefly.
"Have fun I guess..." Meredith said as Logan chuckled just as Meredith's pager went off.
"Duty calls." Logan said.
"Yeah," Meredith said looking at her brother. "Thanks for breakfast and apologizing."
"Like I said it's the least I could do. It doesn't mean I'll be around Derek anytime soon." Logan said leading her to the door.
"I get it and I will call you about the therapy session." Meredith said as she walked down the driveway to her car.
"Bye Meredith."
"Bye Logan." She said as she heard him close the door.
(Time Skip)
The next morning Logan and Vanessa were standing in front of Richard and Adele's house. They were dropping Noah off before going to the airport.
"We really appreciate this Aunt Adele," Logan says as Noah hugs Vanessa.
"Say nothing more Logan. Noah and I will have lots of fun and don't you worry about a thing." Adele said with a smile.
Logan turns to Noah who looks at him with sadness. "Come here buddy," Logan says as he pulls the boy into his arms. "You be good for Aunt Adele and do what she says."
"Are you coming back?" Noah asks softly as he pulls away to look at Logan
Logan gazes at Noah and sees that he is scared. He knew that Noah still had some fear that he might loses Logan just like he lost his parents. "I promise that I am coming back to you. Just try to have fun and I will be back soon."
Noah nods his head and pulls away and walks into the house. Logan watches as he disappears into the house and frowns. He was worried about Noah and these abandonment issues he was developing. He feels a hand grasp his and sees Vanessa by his side.
"You ready to go?" She asks.
"Yeah," Logan says, he then turns back to Adele with a smile. "Thanks again Aunt Adele."
"Your welcome Logan. Now you guys best hit the road before you miss your flight. Call when you land in New York and don't forget my souvenir." Adele says pushing then out the door.
"Bye Adele," Vanessa and Logan say after hugging the woman. Once the door closes the couple head back inside the car. "What time are we meeting Addison at the airport?"
"She texted me earlier when we were driving and said she was just leaving the hospital. All her stuff was packed the night before so she is probably on her way there now." Logan said turning the car on and driving away.
"Thankfully you packed early as well." Vanessa added.
"After Meredith left I finished packing everything for you and me." Logan says glancing at her while paying attention to the road. "Have you thought about what we talked about earlier?
"You mean about my father?" Vanessa responds as Logan nods. "I haven't given it much thought. I know that the two of you will never like one another. I would hope since we are engaged the two of you will try to be cordial for me."
"The day I see that happening is the day your brother and I become friends." Logan remarks with a scoff and receiving a glare from Vanessa.
"Can you try to get along with my family? At least for me?" Vanessa pleads just as they stop at a red light.
Logan turns to her with his eyes narrowed in anger, "You don't think I have?" He asks in outrage. "Since the day we announced we were engaged you father has made it clear that he thinks you can do better. I think the attempt to try to be cordial when out the window."
"I'm sorry Logan." She says softly.
Logan sighs and loses some of the edge in his voice when he says, "I have never done anything to you in any shape of form to give your father any reason not to give his blessing. At times I just want to throw in the towel and just elope."
"You would just go and get married in Vegas?"
"I'm not that tacky, Vanessa. I meant getting married in a court house and then afterwards we could have the big wedding. That is if you like the idea." Logan offers
"I'm not agreeing to anything but it does sound like a great idea. So, I won't take the offer off the table just yet. I will definitely think about it." Vanessa replies getting a grin from Logan.
An hour later, Logan and Vanessa have arrived at the airport. They meet with Addison at the entrance and she is annoyed.
"You guys we are about to miss out flight." Addison grumbled.
Logan smiled at Addison and put his arm over her shoulder. "Didn't I tell you that we are flying on my private jet?" Logan says getting a deadpan look from the red head.
"No, you didn't,"
"It must have slipped my mind." Logan said leading them towards their flight.
"Remind me to smother him with a pillow once were in the air," Addison jokes as Vanessa chuckles.
"I heard that." Logan replies making both women laugh.
(Time Skip)
Meredith was walking out of the locker room when she bumped into Dr. Bailey. She backed up once she saw the annoyed expression on her face.
"Sorry Dr. Bailey," Meredith said trying to step around the resident.
"Grey you aren't allowed with any patients. Those were the chief's orders. You can either do charts or be with your mother." Bailey advised.
"I'll do charts!" She chose without hesitation not even noticing that Bailey was grinning.
"Good you'll do them in your mother's room." Bailey says not even caring that her intern was glaring at her. "And if I catch you anywhere else you are going to be stuck in the pit for a month. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes, Dr. Bailey," Meredith says watching her resident walk away from her. She turns around and sees Derek smiling at her. She approaches him and stands beside him as he looks over a patient's chart.
"What's got you in such a good mood? She asked.
"Addison gave my lawyer the divorce papers signed. As of this morning I am a divorced man." He says pulling her into his arms. "We should go out to dinner tonight."
Meredith feels the happiness roll off of Derek in waves. Now that Derek and Addison were divorced there was nothing standing in their way. But in the back of her mind, Meredith knew the other foot hadn't dropped yet.
"I will let you know." Meredith says picking up a stack of charts.
"I also have a surgery. You interested?" He offers with another breathtaking smile.
Before Meredith could answer Chief Webber came down the hallway. "No, she is not Shepperd. Meredith Is doing charts while sitting with her mother. If you don't like that you can take it up with Bailey." The Chief says walking pass the two.
"And there is your answer." Meredith said walking away from Derek.
(Time Skip)
After a four-hour flight, Logan, Vanessa, and Addison had arrived in New York. They grabbed their luggage from the plane where they found a limo waiting for them.
"Did you get us a limo?" Vanessa asked curiously.
"No, this all Adrienne."
"You can thank her for me." Addison said as the driver loaded all their luggage in the trunk.
Vanessa glared at the limo for a moment before stepping inside. Logan saw the look on her face and knew Vanessa had a problem with Adrienne spending money on them. He shook his head and joined them inside the car. He found Addison opening a bottle of champagne and Vanessa looking at her phone.
"Don't you think it's a bit early to be drinking?" He said to Addison.
"I need something to calm my nerves. I'm meeting with Mark later tonight to clear the air. There are things I have to apologize for and I'm hoping he is at least willing to listen to what I have to say." She said finishing her glass and pouring another.
"Addy slow down," Logan advised as she took another gulp of the champagne. He knew that Addison had slept with Mark but he felt that she hadn't told him the entire story.
Vanessa looked up from her phone, "Where are we staying Logan?"
"Addison is letting us stay in her and Derek's brownstone. We will be in the guest room as she starts packing Derek's things." Logan said.
Addison put down her glass and looked at the couple, "What will you guys be doing while I go and see Mark?"
"I have a meeting with several clients and then we're meeting Adrienne for drinks tonight." Logan said.
"You didn't tell me we're meeting Adrienne. I wanted to go see something on Broadway tonight." Vanessa said in a clipped tone. Addison heard the tone in Vanessa's voice and looked at Logan who shrugged his shoulders.
"Vanessa what's going on? Since we've landed you've been sniping at me every time I mention Adrienne. Just tell me what is bothering you." Logan says frustrated.
Vanessa glares at him and then looks out the window. "Nothing is bothering me." She says getting snorts from Logan and Addison.
"That wasn't convincing at all." Addison quips.
"Logan I am just not that comfortable with how close you two are." Vanessa admits and the three sits in silence as the limo drives off from the airport.
(Time Skip)
Meredith was sitting in her mother's room going over charts. She had ignored her mother for three hours and she could feel Ellis drilling holes into her with her gaze.
"How long do you plan on ignoring me Meredith?" Ellis asked as she glared at her daughter. Meredith kept writing and ignored Ellis, who continued speaking, "I always figured Logan would be the doctor."
Ellis watched as Meredith gripped the pen tighter as she continued writing. "What do you want mom?
A knock on the door broke the Grey women out of their thoughts. They both turned to the doorway and saw Richard with food in his hands.
"I figured you both were starving so I brought pasta with salads." The Chief said joining Meredith beside her mother.
"How kind of you Richard. It would be nice to talk with someone." Ellis said getting an eyeroll from Meredith.
"Thanks Chief but I have to go find Bailey." Meredith states gathering all the chartbooks and leaving the room. As she walks out she can hear her mother talking with the chief about their glory days.
Meredith turns the corner and finds Cristina glaring at the wall. She approaches her friend and hears the grunts the Asian releases.
"Cristina?" She calls out getting the angered intern's attention. "You okay?"
"DO I LOOK OKAY!?" Cristina exclaims making Meredith jump away from her friend. "He chose Barbie over me. I can't believe Burke chose Barbie just because I won't move in with him."
Meredith stared at her friend for a few seconds before laughing. Cristina glared a ther as she continued laughing at her friend's misery.
"It's not funny Mer," Cristina grunted. "He picked her!"
"Why don't you want to move in with him?"
"Because then he would have all the power in the relationship. I will not let him win and Barbie is going down with him," Cristina remarked as she stomped away from Meredith.
"Dr. Grey why are you just standing in the hallway?" Dr. Bailey questioned.
"I was actually coming to give you the patient charts." Meredith answered handing them to her resident. Bailey looked at them for a quick second. She then motioned for Meredith to follow her. They soon reach the nurses station where more patient charts were waiting.
"Since you finished those you can finish the rest of these back in your mother's room. Bailey ordered hearing Meredith groan. "Is there a problem Dr. Grey?"
"I'll just take these with me," Meredith answered as she took the files and walked away. Bailey shook her head at the sight of her intern before walking back to do her job.
(Time Skip)
Logan stood next to Vanessa as they watched Addison opened the door to her home with her now ex-husband. It was eye opening to say the least, that one minute your happy and the next it all disappears in the blink of an eye.
"Addy," Logan said softly making her turn to face him. "Take it one step at a time." He encouraged.
Addison nodded and walked into the house. Logan and Vanessa followed her inside and saw Addison looking at a photo of her and Derek. She stared at the photo a minute longer before placing the photo down on the desk face down.
"Let me show you both to the guest room," Addison said walking up the staircase. Logan glanced at Vanessa who motioned for him to follow the red head upstairs. He sighed and followed after his friend. Once he was upstairs he saw Addison waiting for them in front of the room. "I changed the sheets right before I left. I'll be downstairs if you need anything." Addison said walking away.
"I'm going to get ready to meet with a few clients and then see Adrienne." Logan said going through his suitcase.
"Why are you in a rush to see her?" Vanessa grumbled.
Logan stopped rummaging through his suitcase too look at Vanessa. He sat down next to her on the bed. "Why don't you tell me what your issue with Adrienne is?"
"I just feel like there is something more between the two of you."
"Vanessa nothing and I mean nothing has happened between me and Adrienne. She is my sister and I don't think of her in any other way." Logan said holding Vanessa's hand.
"You must think I'm crazy,"
"I find it hot that your jealous," Logan said with a smirk only to get slapped on the arm.
"Shut up," Vanessa giggled.
"You sure you don't want to meet Adrienne?" Logan asked once more.
"I'm sure," Vanessa said. "Besides I'm going to see her at the gala."
"Yes, you are," Logan said heading for the bathroom. "On that note I'm going to shower."
(Time Skip)
Meredith was getting more irritated by the minute as she felt Ellis's gaze on her. Since she returned to the room all Ellis did was stare at her and she was exhausted.
"What do you want to talk about?" Meredith grunted in frustration.
"I want to know what your life is like." Ellis simply said.
Meredith sighed as she righted herself in the chair. "Well I have a boyfriend." She said vaguely with a smile on her face as Ellis watched on.
"Does he understand the demands of your career?" Ellis asked. "Because not all men do, they say they do upfront but they-"
"He's great," Meredith said cutting her mother off. "He's a doctor too so he gets it."
"Good," Ellis responds.
"He's actually-," Meredith started to say as Ellis cut her off.
"Have you chosen a specialty?"
"No, it's still too early,"
Ellis continued, "Because Cristina has chosen cardiothoracic."
Yeah, Well I guess I'm just waiting to be inspired." Meredith said with a smile not seeing the way Ellis's shoulders stiffen as she continues, "I'm happy and I feel like I know who I am. Plus, I think when you have someone in your life that you love, you I think that's... I don't know I just... I'm really happy."
"What happened to you?" Ellis states breaking Meredith from her happy state of mind.
"What do you mean?" Meredith asks.
"Your happy? Your happy now," Ellis spoke with disappointment. "The Meredith I knew was a force of nature, passionate, focused, a fighter. What happened to you? You've gone soft, stammering about a boyfriend and saying you're waiting to be inspired, are you kidding me. I have a disease for which there is no cure, I think that would be inspiration enough." Ellis ranted irately.
"Mom," Meredith said softly.
"Listen to me, Meredith. "Ellis said stepping closer to her daughter. "Anyone can fall in love and be blindly happy, but not everyone can pick up a scalpel and save a life. I raised you to be an extraordinary human being, so imagine my disappointment when I wake up after five years and discover that you're no more than ordinary."
Meredith stares at her mother with eyes becoming watery. She had thought that her mother would finally be happy with what her daughter had accomplished. But instead she was still the same bitter and overachiever she always was.
"What happened to you?" Ellis exclaimed as Meredith stood up and walked out of the room. Once she was in the hallway she leaned on to the wall and slowly slid down to the floor. Meredith shoulders began to shake as she cried not noticing the Chief watch her in sadness.
(Time Skip)
It was dark out in New York City, as Addison stepped out of the cab in front of a restaurant. She slowly opened the door and was greeted by one of the waiters. "Good Evening Miss, how can I help you?"
"I am meeting a Marcus Sloan and we are sitting for two." Addison said as the waiter looked at her.
"Right this way," The waiter said leading her into the dining room. Soon they were at a table and Addison's nerves returned tenfold. Mark Sloan was drinking a glass of wine as he watched her come closer. He put the glass down and gave her a smirk that made her shiver.
"Hey Addie," Mark greeted in a husky drawl as he stood up from his chair and kissed her cheek.
"Hi Mark," She said in return.
He then proceeded to pull out her chair for her. Once she was seated he returned to his chair and poured her a glass of wine.
"I was beginning to think you were going to stand me up," Mark said handing her the glass.
Addison took a sip of wine and then looked at Mark, "The thought had crossed my mind."
Mark looked at her face and could see the lost expression on her face. He was curious to know what was going on with her. "Are you okay?"
"I just have a lot on my mind. Nothing to worry about." She said with fake smile, which Mark knew was fake.
"Don't bullshit me Addie. Tell me what's really going on," Mark said seeing the indignant glare she gives him. Addison sighs at the look and finishes her wine, "Derek and I are officially divorced. For the first time in my life I don't where to begin and that scares me."
Mark shuffles in his seat as he watches Addison pour more wine for herself. "What's the plan?"
"I'm going to start packing Derek's things and then go from there. Thankfully, Logan and Vanessa came with me. They have been a great support through all this. I actually live with them in Seattle."
"Logan's in town?" Mark asked as Addison nodded. "Why didn't you bring him with you?"
"He had other plans tonight. He's meeting with an old friend of his and thanking her for the girt she gave him."
"Is it a gift I would like?" Mark asks with a raised eyebrow.
"Do you think about anything other than sex?" Addison says with a smirk as Mark chuckled.
"Do you need help packing?" He asks
"If you're not too busy," Addison says as the waiter returns. "Do you know what you'd like to order?"
"I'll have the filet mignon medium rare and a baked potato with the works. She will have the seared tuna with a light lemon dressing." Mark ordered. He glanced at Addison, "Is that fine with you?"
"That would be nice, thank you" Addison said handing her menu to the waiter, who then left their table.
(Time Skip)
The next morning Logan was making breakfast in Addison's kitchen. He was exhausted after seeing Adrienne the night before. He was happy that she was finally in a stable relationship after all that she had been through. Logan looked away from the pan of eggs as he heard the front door open and Addison appeared a few seconds.
"I thought you were in your room sleeping," Logan said as Addison poured herself a cup of coffee.
"I stayed at Mark's last night." She said seeing the blank expression on Logan's face. "We talked all night and it just felt nice."
"You guys didn't sleep with each other?"
"No," Addison said with annoyance as she sat on the bar stool by the stove.
"I'm just asking," Logan spoke with concern as he put a plate of eggs in front of her. " I just want to make sure you know what you're doing. With everything that has been happening, I want you to be sure this is what you want to do."
"I know that and I appreciate your support, but I need to figure where I go from here." Addison said picking up her coffee. "Thanks for the breakfast but I'm not hungry," She said walking out of the kitchen leaving a worried Logan watching her.
(Time Skip)
Later that afternoon, Logan and Vanessa were packing some of Derek's things for Addison. After their conversation this morning she left to go and get more boxes. Logan knew she was really looking for an excuse not hear his opinions.
"Logan?" Vanessa called out.
"Yeah," Logan answered as he was broken out of his thoughts. He turned to her and saw her smiling at him.
"You seem out of it" She pointed out. "Is everything alright?"
"I'm just worried about Addison. I'm worried she is going to hurt herself even more." Logan replied. "She came home this morning after sleeping over at Mark's. She told me they didn't have sex but I have this feeling something deeper is about to happen."
Vanessa put down one of the books in her hand and walked over to Logan. She placed her hands on his cheeks and kissed him. "I thought you and Mark were friends?"
"We are friends." He answered quickly.
"Then trust them both to make the right decision for themselves." She advised as she kissed him once more.
"Did she tell you about what made her leave Mark after everything came out? Logan asked his fiance as she returned to packing. She looked at him weirdly and asked, "What are you talking about?"
"Did she ever tell you the other reason she came to Seattle?"
"I thought she came to fix things with Derek?" Vanessa questioned with confusion.
Logan sat down on the sofa and looked towards her, "Addison was pregnant with Mark's baby and she had an abortion. She knew they weren't fit to be parents but that stays with you. To know that you aren't fit to bring a person in the world and to end it." He said sadly.
"All you can do is be there when the other shoe drops."
"Is it worth waiting when I can stop it from dropping now?" Logan says as Vanessa gazes at him with uncertainty.
(Time Skip)
Meredith was leaving the locker room after a long emotional day. She was tired and wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone. She noticed the worried and wary looks from her friends but she ignored them as she walked pass them.
"Meredith?" The chief called out just as she headed for the elevator. He motioned for her to follow him. "How are you and your mother doing?"
"I don't know," She clipped out making him sigh.
"I know she can be unreasonable," Richard attempted to say only for Meredith to cut him off.
"I am tired of being understanding when it comes to her. Nothing Logan and I have done with her lives will ever be enough for her. Why do I have to try when clearly all she thinks about is herself?" Meredith said with her voice raising at the end.
"I get it Meredith. I understand your fed up but you can't abandon your mother." He said seeing her get irater.
"Why can't I? Logan has already," She says.
"No, he hasn't," Richard said simply.
"How would you know? Logan doesn't say anything to me when it comes to her. All he does is keep to himself." Meredith says.
"I've known Logan since he was a baby. I would know if he had written Ellis off." Richard said making Meredith glare at him.
"Is there anything else you need Chief?" Meredith asks with finality.
"Have a goodnight Meredith," The chief says dismissing her and heading for Ellis's rom.
Meredith watched as the chief turned the corner before heading to the elevator. As she waited for the elevator her mind spun back to her words with the chief. Another person Logan shared his thoughts with and he never once told her. It just seemed like every step she took to get close to her brother something came and blew it up.
When the elevator doors opened she saw Derek in the back of the elevator. He was looking at the ground only to look up at her with his smile. The smile that somehow made all her problems disappear.
"You ready for dinner?" He asked.
She looked at him for a moment and realized they were supposed to go out to eat. She had forgotten with all her mommy issues. "Do you mind if we eat in tonight? I've been around people all day and I just want it to be just us." She said standing beside him as the doors closed.
Derek gazed at her briefly before he said, "Okay I'll pick up some takeout and then meet you back at yours."
"Meredith smiled at him before leaning into kiss him. She felt his arms wrap around her as they deepened the kiss. When she felt him pull away she smiled at him, "Did I ever tell you that I appreciate you?"
"No, you haven't, but it wouldn't hurt for you to say it once more." Derek said with smirk.
"I appreciate you," Meredith repeated as she pulled away even further as the doors opened. "I'll see you at my house." She said as they walked to their cars.
"Meredith are you okay?" He asked feeling there was reason for her surprising mood.
"I'm just happy," She answered.
*Next Chapter will be posted sometime in August titled "Happy Never After". Addison and Logan go at it only for her to realize the mistakes she made with her choices.
*Logan and Vanessa go and have dinner with Adrienne and Harvey.
*Meredith and Logan speak over the phone and their relationship is never the same.
P.S. I am so sorry for the long wait on this. I am personally going through a lot so I hope you bear with me as I try to update more frequently.
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