Chapter Nine- Waking Up in a New World

Meredith woke up in Jackson's bed that morning at around six. She turned around, expecting to see Derek, but was shocked when Jackson lied there, sound asleep. She couldn't remember anything from the previous night, except for going to Joe's and literally down pouring tequila.

Meredith sat up. "Get up," she said as she hit Jackson playfully and he awoke. She ran her hands threw her knotted hair.

"That attitude is going to get you nothing," Jackson smiled, "Except for round two."

Then Jackson pulled Meredith back down but she stopped him, "I'm married, Jackson."

"So is Derek," He said still pulling her down, "And that didn't stop Noah. Come on."

"No," Meredith repeated, "I'm still married."

"Like that stopped you last night," Jackson said, returning his head to his pillow.

"Well," Meredith started, "Last night I way drunk and you took advantage. So I should be blaming you."

"Screw this," Jackson said as he got up from bed. Meredith looked up at him.

"Where are you going?" she asked.

"To get ready," he shouted, "And I suggest that you do the same."

Then Meredith groaned, got up, and joined Jackson in the shower.

Noah turned over to face the clock. Seven o'clock. Noah thought about going to work, but then remembered that she didn't have to go to work until noon.

"Der," she said as she faced into the middle of the bed, "Last night was..." Then Noah noticed that Derek wasn't even there. "Crap!"

Then Noah thought about what had just happened, she and Derek were back together, but Derek was married, to Meredith. Noah started freaking out. This wasn't supposed to happen. Noah was supposed to come here to start over, not to have everything catch up with her.

Then Noah decided that it would be best if she got out of bed and made herself some breakfast. Derek left her a note.

Gone to work, I'll be back later.

Happy Birthday, love!

DS

Noah smiled. She looked in the fridge; it looked like she would be having fish for breakfast. Derek knew that she absolutely hated fish and pretty much eating anything that could swim, but what else was Noah supposed to eat in the wilderness? She took Derek's fishing rod and decided that she would try to catch something, anything.

James entered Seattle Grace hospital and decided to ask for Noah immediately.

"Noah Hawk, please," he said to the administrator.

"Oh, Noah is not going to be in until noon," she smiled, "But you must be James."

"Yeah," James said.

"Follow me," she said, "I'll take you to Chief Shepherd."

"Okay," James said, confused, "How exactly will he help me?"

"Just wait there," she said, "The chief has a surprise for you."

"Okay," said James as he and the administrator headed up to Derek's office.

Noah came back from the lake with nothing. She was empty handed as she entered the trailer. She decided that it would be best to hit a Timmy's or something. So she got dressed and headed out.

When Noah opened the closet she saw that Derek had bought her a new outfit. She smiled, it was beautiful. So, she put it on and headed outside. She hopped in her car and drove off.

On James' way to the office, he met up with Meredith. "Um, do you happen to know where Chief Shepherd's office is?"

"Yeah," Meredith said bluntly, and then she looked up into James eyes and immediately fell in love, "Do you want me to show you?"

"Sure," James smiled, looking at Meredith. He could tell that she was flirting with him, but she didn't know his little secret.

Then Meredith and James walked up to Derek's Office.

"Um, Hello," mumbled James as he entered Derek's office, "You must be Chief Shepherd."

"Indeed," he said, smiling, "How can I help you?"

"I'm looking for Noah Hawk," James said, "I was hoping that she would be here."

"She won't be in until noon," Derek said, "Oh, you must be James."

"Yeah, I already heard that," said James, "So, where can I find her."

"I'm here Hon," Noah said as she walked into Derek's office tying her hair up, "Thanks for the message, last night was..."

Then James interrupted her, "Oh no, Noah."