Things were progressing for Meredith and her mystery man. She had told her sisters that she really liked the guy but she wasn't ready for her sisters to meet him. Amelia had decided to take the matters in her own hands so she decided to host a game night. She believed it would be easy to see him in a relaxed environment with no pressure. Meredith was against the idea but Amelia wouldn't budge so she told her the guy could bring a friend. She ended up agreeing as Amelia left her with no other choice. It was also the day for Maggie`s Dor procedure and she was so excited about it. Jackson was still in LA. Him and Maggie hadn't talked much as they kept missing each other`s calls. Maggie had left Jackson a voicemail letting him know about her day.
...
Meredith was strolling through the corridors when she saw Bailey
''Bailey'' she said as she ran to her ''I need your help''
''What is it Grey?''
''Amelia is organizing this thing and I need you and Ben to be there''
''Game night, already told her no, I hate games''
''Come on Bailey, please just do this for me and please bring Ben with''
''Okay, I will see you tonight then''
''Thanks Bailey''
Bailey walked away wondering why on earth Meredith was insisting on her bringing Ben
...
Maggie was with Bailey and Parker finalising their steps on their surgery when Alex walked in. It turns out they had found a heart for the patient and Alex had to inform them that the procedure was now going to be a heart transplant. Maggie and Bailey were a little disappointed but on the bright side the patient was going to be fine with a new heart. They now had to push it for later as they had to wait for the organ
''Well it can`t be very late Alex I have to be at game night tonight''
''So am I, I will join you guys so we can be faster''
''Exactly how many people will be there because Grey told me to bring Ben and why is it at Avery`s place''
''What do you mean it's at Jackson`s?'' Maggie was surprised as she thought it would be at Meredith`s as well
''I suggested the venue to Amelia because Mer was freaking out about the kids'' Alex said
''Does Jackson know about it?" Maggie asked
''Well he is here, I was with him in my office when the news of a heart being available came''
Maggie quickly ran out to go look for him, she saw him by the nurse`s station, Jackson hugged her and lifted her a little while she just smiled with happiness. He put her down and put his hand around her neck as they moved to the attendings lounge.
''When did you get here and what is this I am hearing about you hosting game night''
''Well I just got here, wanted to surprise you and watch your Dor surgery, you didn't think I was going to miss it did you?''
''Well it's not happening''
''Yah I know but on the bright side I love games so it's a win-win for me''
''Games are nice until someone shows up to tell you your boyfriend is their husband''
''Well games are boring until you get the courage to tell the person you are in love with you want to be with them''
The two stopped in the hallway as they looked at each other. It was like they were reminiscing about the last time they were at a game night. It was the night Maggie wanted her sisters to meet her then boyfriend Clive who turned out to be married. The same night Jackson decided he was done being on the sidelines watching the woman he loves instead of being with her and the very same night they had their first kiss. Maggie`s pager went off, she planted a kiss on his lips and said
''Thank you''
''For what''
''For being amazing'' she let go off him ''I will see you later okay''
He smiled as he watched her walk away up until she disappeared
...
Later that evening Amelia was busy setting up while Jackson was taking a shower. Ben was first to arrive so he joined in helping Amelia. A little while later Jo, Alex and Owen joined them. Jackson came downstairs to greet the others
''Hey Karev, where is Maggie I thought you two were working on the transplant together''
''Yeah we were she was called for a quick consult as we were heading out, Bailey said she will come with her''
The four gentlemen helped themselves with beers as they went to sit by the balcony. Within a few minutes Meredith arrived with her mystery man and his friend. Jackson nearly choked on his beer when he saw the people who were with Meredith
''Are you okay man?'' Alex asked
''Yeah yeah, looks like our guests are here''
''Wait is cap Meredith`s guy'' Ben said
''You know them'' Jackson asked
''Yeah, that`s my boss'' Ben said
Jackson on the other hand was not sure on how to react; Robert had brought Dean as his friend. Meredith quickly introduced everyone while Amelia offered them drinks. It was a bit awkward because for Ben this was the first time seeing his boss outside his workplace but he was happy to see Miller who was also relieved in return. The whole gang seemed to freely start talking with Robert talking with Owen while Ben and Miller also started catching up. Turns out the captain thought this would be a perfect idea for him and Miller to spend time together as he was doing with the whole team. Jackson went upstairs while Alex chatted with Meredith before following Jackson up
''Dude, you are the host. You are not supposed to leave your guests''
''I know''
''You have been acting weirdly since the arrival of these guys''
''How weird?''
''Not very but I can tell something is up''
''Well the friend to Robert is Maggie`s ex fiancé''
''Whaaaaaat'' Alex couldn't believe his ears
''Yah, tell me about it''
''How do you know?''
''Spoke with him a few days back, the guy said this was a sign for him and Maggie. He said they saw each other over a month ago''
''What did Maggie say?''
''She said she hadn't talked to him and I didn't tell her that I had seen him. I just asked when they last saw each other and she said long back''
''There must be an explanation for all this'' Alex said as he called Meredith
Meredith walked up to join Jackson and Alex
''What is going on?'' she asked
''Is that Maggie`s ex fiancé''
''What?''
''You know Dean, your guy`s friend''
''Oh, I don`t think so. Maggie said her ex fiancé was a lawyer unless if he changed careers and he is married''
''Yah, maybe he is divorced'' Jackson said expressing irritation
''What makes you think it's him''
Jackson explained the whole thing to Meredith who was left also wondering. They then walked downstairs as Amelia was calling them to start the games. Everyone was finding a place to sit; Alex called Ben outside while Maggie also walked in.
''I am so sorry every one, I got held up but I am here'' Maggie said with her bubbly self
Jackson walked towards her getting her bag and jacket as he pecked her on the lips. He walked upstairs to go put Maggie`s things. Meredith on the other hand was just dumbstruck not knowing what to do. She could see that her sister was oblivious of this situation. Meredith stood and said
''Hey Maggie this is Robert and that is Dean, Robert`s friend. Guys this is my sister Maggie Pierce'' Meredith said as she quenched a shot of tequila. She was not ready for what was going to happen. Amelia could sense that there was weirdness going around so she pulled Meredith to the side
''What is going on here Mer''
''We think that Dean is Maggie`s ex fiancé''
Amelia`s jaw nearly dropped on the floor as she watched Maggie who extended her arm to greet the two, she stopped and looked at Dean for a moment and said ''hey I know you''
''Yep you do, that`s me Dean''
Jackson was walking back downstairs as he stopped watching in anticipation for this reunion. Alex was still with Ben when it all clicked in Ben`s mind.
''Maggie, nice to meet you, you two know each other'' Robert asked
''Kind of'' Dean answered
Ben added a two and a two and walked back in and said
''Hey Pierce where is my wife''
''She had to stay and I am afraid she won`t make it''
''Dean, can I talk to you for a sec'' Ben said as Dean followed him
Everyone was walking on eggshells when Amelia shouted
''Okay everyone let the games begin''
They all sat in pairs as they were getting started while Maggie was organising something for herself to drink. Ben was out filling Dean on everything when Amelia called them in.
''Hey guys before we start Dean has something to say'' Ben said signing Dean to speak
''Well, this is awkward'' he said rubbing his hands ''For starters, I am not Maggie`s ex fiancé''
Maggie nearly choked on her drink ''what, who said you were my ex?''
''Well apparently everyone in this room thinks so''
''Unbelievable'' Maggie said looking at Jackson who just looked away. Owen and Jo were left confused while Robert just looked at Dean.
''I met Maggie about a month ago; she was flying out to Boston. She was at a bar, I thought it was funny for a beautiful girl to be drinking in daylight so I sat next to her and introduced myself. She actually laughed at my name and told me she once had a fiancé with the same name. I asked her out but she just laughed it off so I said if ever I ran into her I will take her out on drinks. I guess she didn't want to break my poor little heart and tell me she had a boyfriend. So when I went to work I told everyone about this mysterious girl I had met at the airport that is why Andy said what she said Avery. It was a joke that I was saying I was going to look for Maggie Pierce in the whole of Seattle''
''And it didn't occur to me that it could be you'' Ben said gesturing at Maggie
''All I had was a name because even after I mentioned I was a fire fighter she didn't even say she was a doctor so I was shocked when I saw her at the hospital as she was suppose to check us. With all due respect Avery, nothing ever happed and I am sorry for all this''
Maggie kept her eyes on Jackson as she couldn't believe all this.
''Wait, so you are the fire fighter I was suppose to check?''
''Yes, myself and Herrera''
Maggie stood up and walked up the stairs while Dean continued to explain to everyone. She closed the door behind her, Jackson stood up to go talk to her but Meredith stopped him and said ''let me''.
''So you had no idea, you were going to see her'' Jo asked Dean
''None, I actually didn't plan on being here''
The conversation continued down stairs as Meredith opened the door to where Maggie was
''Hey''
''Did you know?''
''Not until moments ago, Jackson suspected and so we were not sure. I knew Dean was a lawyer, I thought maybe he changed careers because the way Jackson explained, it was like you two knew each other''
''So when was he planning to tell me about all this, I mean how he met my ex fiancé'' she said the word ex fiancé putting air quotes.
''I don`t know but you will have to ask him that, I will go get him''
Jackson walked in on Maggie who was seated on the floor with her back pressed on the bed while facing the door. She was not sure whether to be angry at him or to just ignore him. He closed the door behind him and stood with his back on the door while looking at Maggie who had her head down between her knees.
''Hey''
''So when were you going to tell me about my ex fiancé you found'' she said lifting her head up
''Come on Maggie, that is not fair''
''So, did you think I was lying when I said I hadn't spoken to him''
''Okay, what I did was wrong. I was afraid that if you found out your fiancé was out looking for you, you would...''
''What, I would what Jackson?''
''I don`t know, leave me or something''
''Oh, is that what all this is about?'' Maggie said rolling her eyes ''how long are you going to play that card of me being a runner, do you even trust me?''
''Of course I trust you'' he said with a breaking voice ''Look, I am sorry, I didn't know what to do''
''You should have told me, you know I hate it when people keep things from me''
''I know, I just feel like I have a lot of baggage and my life is messy and complicated and so I, felt threatened by Dean''
Maggie stood up and walked towards him ''Jackson, I am no expect on relationships but I do know we got to trust each other at least''
''I know'' he said as he put his hands over her shoulders ''I just couldn't handle the thought of you choosing him so I was afraid and I went about it the wrong way''
''If my fiancé ever showed up, I wouldn't choose him over you'' she said as she held on to him ''I met Dean when I couldn't get hold of you and everyone. I was drowning myself in tequila waiting for my flight to Boston. He was actually nice and he seemed like a nice guy''
''He was probably nice because he wanted to get in your pants'' he said letting out a little chuckle
''Maybe but the only man I want in my pants is you'' she said as their eyes locked. She drew him toward her with her eyes. He bent down as he planted a deep passionate kiss on her while she put her hands on his cheeks as she usually does. She closed her eyes as he felt him, she wanted to tell him to stop but she couldn't bring herself to break away from him. He picked her up as he moved towards the bed when all of a sudden Maggie remembered the guests they had downstairs. She broke off from the kiss and said
''Jackson, we got people downstairs''
''No we don`t'' he said as he placed her on the bed as he continued showering her with kisses. Maggie saw he wasn't stopping so she stopped him and said ''as nice as this is we need to get downstairs''
''Oh shoot, for a moment I forgot'' Jackson said as he rolled to be on Maggie `side
''Okay lets go join them, I am sure they are wondering where we are'' Maggie said as she stood up
''Sure, just give me a minute'' Jackson was so disappointed, he wanted Maggie so bad but he couldn't have her at that moment. He laid there for a minute as he looked at Maggie who was in front of a mirror trying to fix her hair that had gotten a little messy. He stood up and moved towards her, he hugged her from behind and looked at her in the mirror and said
''Promise me we will continue our unfinished business later''
She just smiled at him and said ''Come on lets go''
As they walked down they saw how everyone was so engaging in the games. They joined the group and everyone played the night away. It was a night that had started in awkwardness but ended up being wonderful. Meredith was so happy how everyone liked Robert. She was most importantly happy that her sisters were engaging with him.
...
As everyone was getting ready to leave Jackson called Dean aside
''Hey man, I am sorry about everything''
''Nah its cool, you better hold on to her because if you break her precious heart I will be there waiting'' Jackson frowned a little ''Just playing with you, you are one lucky man just take good care of her''
''Thanks, I sure will''
They shook hands as Dean walked out with Ben who agreed to drop him off at his place
Maggie and Amelia were talking to Robert who seemed to have enjoyed getting to know the sisters
''Well we are glad you had a great time and we hope to see you around'' Maggie said
''That would be up to your sister''
''Yeah we know, just be patient with her. She is worth that''
''Don`t I know it'' Robert said as Meredith walked towards him. The two left together while Jo, Alex Amelia remained to clean up. Owen also left a little earlier as he was called in for an emergency at the hospital. Alex and Jo had agreed to drop her off. The ladies were inside while Alex and Jackson were outside.
...
''This was a fun night'' Alex said
''Yeah it almost went south''
''Are you two good''
''Yah, we good''
''Figured that, I mean you two were doing it while we were downstairs''
''What, no, well we almost went there because for a moment I forgot there were people downstairs''
''Yep, we all saw the look on your faces as you were walking downstairs''
''Shut up, you know every time something pops up I get overwhelmed by this fear of losing her. I feel like she is too good for me like I don`t deserve her at all'' Jackson said as he looked at Maggie who was laughing inside with Amelia and Jo
''After what you have been through, you deserve all the good things coming your way. What you feel is love, you are in love and it scares you'' Alex said with a smile
''What about you, how's married life?''
''Well technically we are not married because I forgot to mail our licence''
''Karev, does she know?''
''Yep, she found the damn thing in an envelope''
''Wait did you...''
''Oh God no, I honestly didn't know it was my duty to do that''
''Come on this isn't your first marriage man''
''I know, the thing is with the first one Izzy did almost everything so I had no clue about it''
''Well as long as you and Jo are happy then it's all good''
''To happiness'' Alex said as he lifted up his beer
''To happiness'' Jackson echoed as he lifted his also
