Hi everyone! I'm finally back with chapter 10! Thanks again to everyone who was kind enough to review the last chapters! It really means a lot to me, to know that people are actually reading and enjoying the story, so THANK YOU!! And please keep it up!!

I really need some cheering up, cause it seemed like such along time ago that we actually had some Addex on TV and I can hardly watch PP now that Addie wants to date other men! I just don't see her with Pete or anyone else other than Alex (or maybe Mark) and of course I'm still living in denial and think that she could return to Seattle any day now!

Okay enough with the rambling, so here it goes! I hope you like it!

Chapter 10

Addison was discharged later that day, but only after promising Richard that she'd be moving into Callie's hotel room for the next couple of days. So now she was packing up some stuff from her own room to take over to Callie's, which proved to be quite difficult with her right arm in a cast. Since Alex, mostly to his disgust, was gonna spend the next few weeks in a hospital bed, they had arranged for George to sleep in Alex's room at Meredith's house, which strangely had put Izzie in an almost annoyingly cheerful and twitchy mood.

Derek had prescribed her some pain meds for the inevitable headaches that were without a doubt going to occur during the next few days because of the concussion she had sustained in the accident. Luckily she felt just fine, and she suspected that this had something to do with the butterflies roaming through her stomach. Addison wanted to get back to the hospital as fast as possible, so she tried to pick up the pace and threw some of her most casual clothes in the suitcase sitting on the big four poster bed. Who knew that she actually owned sneakers, jeans and sweatshirts? Her colleagues at the hospital would certainly not recognize her at first sight when she was going to walk through the glass doors, dressed in jeans! She giggled at the thought of the glances she had to expect but was really looking forward to showing Alex a side of herself, he'd never seen before. And she also had to talk to the Chief about the surprise she had planned for Alex.

She didn't want him to be alone any more than necessary and silently hoped that she wasn't suffocating him but since he had always been the honest guy, too honest most of the time actually, she knew he'd tell her if that was the case. Addison didn't know when she'd gotten so clingy because she'd always been independent and she certainly wasn't like that during her marriage to Derek, but it had probably something to do with the fact that Alex had just stood on the brink of death last night.

She smiled when she saw that the rain was pouring down outside because it wasn't bothering her anymore. Another sun had risen for her last night and she wanted nothing more than to be close to him and feel the warmth that was surrounding her whenever she locked into his eyes.

It was the kind of warmth that not only heats your body but also your heart.

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Meanwhile back at the hospital, Alex was studying another chart. Well, it wasn't just another chart to him. It was the chart of little baby Sophia. Technically she was a Jane Doe, but Alex wasn't able to deal with that again. She was another abandoned patient in his care and he started to think that in some weird way he attracted them. Why was beyond him but he just had to name her for himself or he feared to be crushed by the weight resting on his shoulders once again.

He'd taken a special interest in her case ever since she'd been admitted to the NICU a few days ago. The poor girl had been found lying under a tree in a park not too far from the hospital. The umbilical cord was still attached when the EMT had placed her in Alex's arms and she just wouldn't stop crying.

Turned out she was born addicted to heroin and even worse, with a heart condition. Her prognosis wasn't good. From what they could tell she had about 1 to 2 weeks to live, unless she got a new heart and that was practically a lost cause because parents hardly ever donate their babies organs. Now he was overlooking her chart and what he saw didn't look good at all.

Just then Dr. Bailey knocked and entered his room to check on him and she was a little surprised about the pile of charts standing on his nightstand and the other pile of books and medical journals on the floor.

"You're already feeling well enough to study Karev? That's a good sign!" She said while coming over to his bedside.

"Yeah, well, Addison gave me these charts to update and I'm kind of freaking out, you know, about being trapped in this room, so it's a good distraction."

"I see, but can you lie back for me for a moment, so I can check your wound?" She asked kindly and he obliged.

"Dr. Bailey" he started "Well, I guess, I owe you a big thank you, so thank you, you know, for everything you did yesterday."

"You're welcome Alex." She said while taking the bandages off his chest. Alex turned his head to the left when the wound was uncovered in front of him and Bailey eyed him suspiciously.

"You okay Alex?" She asked while proceeding with her job.

"Yeah, I'm fine, it's just that those wounds are a lot nastier when you've got one on your own chest!" He said and put on a faked smile.

"Hey Dr. Bailey" Alex asked after Miranda had changed the bandages and was obviously finished with everything else. "Could you do me a favour?"

"That would depend on what you're asking for Karev!"

"Could you find out which resident's in the NICU today and tell him or her to come and see me? I've got a few questions regarding one of Dr. Montgomery's cases."

"Sure. But promise me you're gonna take it slow and stop with the charting when you're too tired because you need to rest, okay?" She told him, channelling "the Nazi" once again.

"Of course" he replied and Miranda left the room.

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Just a couple of minutes later, Meredith strolled into his room. She seemed to be oddly happy, almost bright and shiny which Alex noticed instantly since the two of them where in some ways mirror images of each other.

"Hi Alex, how is my favourite patient?"

"Why are you so cheerful?" He asked suspiciously when he saw the wide grin on her face, but the answer popped into his head before she was able to respond.

"Oh you just had sex, didn't you?" and Meredith parted her lips to answer, but Alex cut her off before she could tell him anything.

"Oh, no no no!" He said, holding a hand up in front of him "I really don't wanna hear about your make up sex with your precious Mc Dreamy! I'm not one of your chick friends okay?" And at that she closed her mouth again, but wasn't able to get rid of the sheepish grin.

"Well, I've been assigned to the NICU to replace you, so why did you want to talk to me Alex?" She asked when she realised which chart he had placed in front of him.

"Hey, I've been looking for that all over! How come you've got my patient's chart?"

"Well first of Mer, she is still my patient, you just took over for me while I'm stuck in this bed and second, Addison gave it to me so I could do some charting, since I can't do anything else. Look, Meredith" He began after a short pause "I just want to know how she's doing."

Meredith realised that there was something about this little girl that Alex related to when she saw how his big brown puppy eyes practically begged her for a positive answer.

"I'm sorry Alex, she doesn't look good. If we can't find a new heart for her in the next couple of days there's no way she's gonna survive."

"Thanks Meredith" He replied in such a sad tone that goose bumps started to form on her forearms. She just had to ask what this was about.

"Alex do you, I mean, why do you care so much for that baby? I mean I know she's been through hell but we've had that before and you never seemed to be so attached up to now."

He knew that he had to face the answer to that question sooner or later, but still, he was no way near ready to give up this crucial piece of information about his past to anyone.

"Mer, I'm sorry, I can't, I'm gonna tell you someday okay? But I just, I can't, not yet." He stuttered and Meredith knew that this was her cue to leave, so she exited the room and Alex returned his attention to the charts.

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About a half hour later a redhead marched into Alex's room. She was dressed in blue, worn out jeans, sneakers and a clearly oversized sweatshirt and he had to double-check, but it really was Addison.

She noticed the astonished look on his face and immediately offered an explanation.

"Well, I had to put on something! I couldn't walk into the hospital naked could I?"

And at that Alex's sexy smirk was back, indicating that he was having very dirty thoughts about her. Addison chose to ignore that and went on.

"And also I had to see the Chief about something, so…"

"So?" He asked.

"What?"

"Well, you could get naked now, you know, provide me with some entertainment, because I gotta tell you, being a patient really sucks!"

He gleamed at her with those big brown puppy dog eyes and Addison hat to look away quickly, because the sexual tension was almost perceptible.

"Alex, we've already covered this! I'm not gonna do the nasty with you now! You just had surgery, plus I really don't wanna get caught again! Oh, by the way, thank you for that. I think I've never blushed that much before!"

Addison stepped over to Alex's side before continuing. "And also, I guess we better wait till my arm and your leg are fully functional, cause I think we're gonna need them!"

She bent down so that her lips were almost touching his ear.

"And I promise you Alex, the waiting's gonna be worth it!" She whispered seductively.

"Girl, you're killing me, you know that?" He answered when she withdrew her lips to look at him.

"Payback's a bitch, right?" She answered cheekily.

It was only then that Alex noticed the big suitcase she hat brought with her.

"What's in there?" He asked, pointing his index finger towards the baggage.

"Callie got George to pack some of your clothes, you know, boxers and sweats and stuff like that, cause I thought you would want to cover up that ugly gown."

"You seriously let O'Malley touch my underwear? Ewwwww!!"

"Oh don't be such a baby Alex! And besides, I touched them too when I packed them, so that evens it out right?"

"Fine!" Alex gave in, knowing deep down that she was right and that he really had to grow up, because that's what she deserved.

"Oh and I've got another surprise for you!" She said, suddenly giggling like a little schoolgirl hooked on candy.

"Woman, you're starting to scare me! I don't deserve this and I'm definitely not used to this much affection and care!" He told her sincerely.

"Oh Alex, why do you always think you're not good enough to deserve good things? Well, let's talk about this topic some other time okay? Cause I really want you to see the surprise and trust me, you're gonna like it! I just talked to the Chief and he agreed and even helped me with it!"

"With what?" He asked curiously.

Without another word, Addison left the room and came back in, pulling a big television in the room with her.

"Okay? You got me a TV? Thanks I guess" He said a big amount of disappointment seeping through his voice.

"Yeah, but this one's got a special channel!" She said and tossed him the remote, which landed in his lap. "Press 1!" She ordered and he did as told with a clueless expression on his face, when suddenly a bloody body cavity appeared on the screen. Alex's attention however, was drawn to the voices that were audible next to the constant beeping of a heart rate monitor.

"That's Burke and Cristina!" He stated in disbelieve. "How, did you pull that off? I mean, I didn't even know that this was possible! Is this really what I think it is?"

"Yeah, this is the live coverage of OR 1" Addison explained "So now, when you're friends come in here, bragging about some improbable surgeries they're going to assist on, you'll at least be able to watch and listen to them, since you can't go up to the gallery." She said and watched his face go from totally astonished to an expression she had never seen before. He smirked at her, but it wasn't the usual sexy smirk that made her weak in the knees. There was happiness written all over his features with a big wide smile that almost made him look goofy.

"Wow, Addison, I don't know what to say but thank you, thank you so much!" He said and mentioned for her to come over so he could give her her well deserved reward.

She did as he ordered and sat down next to him on the bed. He carefully grabbed her neck with his good arm and pulled her towards him until their lips finally met. He kissed her with such passion that she thought she was gonna pass out because neither of them would back down and come up for air. Luckily they both decided at the same time that air was necessary to live. Addison lay her forehead on Alex's. They were both panting for a few seconds before Alex spoke up.

"You're just perfect! Thank you so much!"

"You're welcome!" She said while hopping off the bed and returning her attention to the suitcase again. After rummaging for a few seconds she took out a bag full of blueberry muffins and placed it on top of the charts on his bedside table.

"Dude, you weren't kidding about the me-getting-all-fat-and-chubby-part, were you?"

"That's right, and I won't back down I promise, but those aren't from me actually. Stevens baked them for you and asked me to bring them in."

"Okay, now I've got two crazy women force-feeding me unhealthy food?" He asked sarcastically. "Just promise you won't dump me when my pants don't fit anymore!"

"Promise" she answered simply with a grin on her face.

"What's with that grin? You've got something else in there, don't you?" Alex asked and was a little surprised about how well he was able to read her expressions already.

"Well, that depends Dr. Karev, have you been a good patient so far?" She asked with the seductive tone in her voice that only increased his desire for her.

"Yes, you can ask Dr. Bailey! I even let an intern do an exam on me!" He stated like a little boy who proudly presents an "A" from his latest assignment to his parents.

"Yeah, like that's a big achievement!" She smiled sheepishly before unpacking a DVD-Player and a stack of DVD's. "Well, I've got you something not medical related too!" She smiled while handing him some of the DVD's. Alex looked at them. She'd brought him some seasons of "Friends" and some chick flicks.

"I like "Friends"!" He said "But I'm not so sure I'm gonna like that!" He held up "The notebook" for her to see.

"Oh shut up, that's my favourite!" Addison said. "And since you can't really move I'm gonna be in charge of the remote when I'm here with you!" She said and he rolled his eyes at her but Addison chose to ignore that.

"So, you really like "Friends"?" She said, changing the topic.

"Yeah, why not, who wouldn't like them? Besides, the chicks are hot!" At that Addison smacked him on the head playfully.

"Ouch! Remember? Massive concussion!" He said pointing towards his head. Addison however looked down on him impatiently.

"Don't worry Addison, none of them comes even close to you!"

"Thank you" She said, finally satisfied with him. "So what chart were you looking at when I got here?" She asked nosily but when the sparks in his eyes, which she had just managed to lighten up, disappeared immediately and his face drifted from happy to depressing and kind of heartbreaking, she knew.

"Oh, how is she?"

"Meredith just gave me an update. It doesn't look good." He informed her "But maybe you can go up to the NICU later and take a look at her" He suggested, even though he knew that Addison would probably not be able tell him anything else. "But let's just watch some TV now okay?" He said while mentioning for her to come and lay on the bed with him.

"Okay" Addison agreed. It was obvious to her that Alex and that baby had a special bond from the moment he held her in his arms for the first time, there was no doubt about that. It appeared to be even stronger than the one he'd formed with Ava and Addison had a feeling in the pit of her stomach that this went way deeper than he would admit. However, she decided to drop the topic for the moment and nestled closer to his warm frame on the bed. He lay his arm around her shoulders and planted a few kisses on the top of her head before turning his attention to the surgery on the screen and Addison did the same while cocking her head to the side so it rested on his shoulder.

Reviews make me all bright and shiny inside!!lol!! Wouldn't it be great if we could get over 100 reviews for that fanfic? I'm just saying, that I only have 2 more chapters planned for that story, so it's gonna come to an end pretty soon. But I think I've already got an idea for a sequel (lucky me;)