sorry this took me so long, it just would not write, which was a problem. anyways... this is the last chapter, sadly, but it's time. don't worry, i have an idea for a story that should be coming your way soon, but i'm trying to finish up Cupid's Playlist before I start a new one, because it's just too much for me to update, especially when oneshots keep popping up in my head, begging to be read.

-insert generic disclaimer here-

Things start to go back to normal, for the most part. The only difference is Lila, really. She's nowhere near as bouncy as she once was. For awhile, she wasn't able to get a full night's sleep, because of nightmares. Every time she'd imagine that Jared was back, she'd wake up, get a glass of water, and Addison and Alex would hear her and wake up. They'd sit in the kitchen in silence until Lila felt comfortable going back to bed. Eventually she starts to talk about it and eventually the night terrors go away, but it's hell until then.

After a week, Alex goes back to Seattle for the second time, but this time Addison accompanies him, leaving Lila under the (hopefully) discreet watch of Naomi and Violet. Everything is fine and dandy, until they get on the plane. For one, Addison hates flying. It's not that she's afraid of it, exactly, she just really, really hates taking off. She doesn't like the feeling it gives her. The sounds and the feeling of lifting off are a little too ominous for her, and do nothing for her perfectly human fear of falling out of the sky and dying. She doesn't consider herself afraid of flying, because she's not. She's afraid of falling and she's afraid of death, but she's not afraid of flying. In any case, her fear of whatever she's scared of is actually better with Alex around. Just his presence makes her feel safe, like he's Superman or something, and if the plane started to crash, he could fly and carry it to safety. Which is a ridiculous thought, Addison knows, but it does make her feel a little better, and either way, the idea of Alex as a superhero is none too shabby. Secondly, she's freaking out a little about going back to Seattle. She really hates being talked about, which is sure to happen when she goes back. But even this feels better with Alex sitting next to her.

"I can't remember why I'm coming back," she announces when they've almost reached Seattle. "Why am I going back?"

Instead of answering her, he kisses her. "Chill out."

She takes a deep breath. "Okay. Things are going to be fine. Everything's going to be great. It's all going to be fine."

"Addison," he says sternly. "Calm down. You're going to have a nervous breakdown."

"Would that be so bad?"

"Uh, yeah."

"Right, no nervous breakdowns."

"It'll be fine," he consoles her.

"I know. It's just a little nerve-wracking. I'll be fine once we get there. Don't worry; I'll play the part of the happy girlfriend. Shouldn't be too hard," she smirks.

"Play the part?"

"Fine, so I'm not playing at anything," she admits. "I am happy."

"Good."

"I love you."

"I love you too," he replies as the pilot asks the passengers to please return to their seats and buckle their seatbelts.

"This is it," Addison sighs.

"Yep."

This might have happened…

Alternate Ending One

It's at that moment that something goes wrong with the plane. After a small shock, the plane quickly drops several thousand feet in ten seconds and collides with the ground, instantly killing everyone inside, justifying Addison's fear of falling out of the sky and dying. Unfortunately she can't gloat about it.

Or this might have happened…

Alternate Ending Two

It's at that moment that the plane hits some turbulence and drops a couple thousand feet in ten seconds, convincing everyone that they are, in fact, going to drop out of the sky and die. The pilot, however, manages to get control of the aircraft, leaving everyone safe, and up a near death experience. Addison freaks out and starts sobbing into Alex's shoulder. "Shh… It's okay," he consoles her. She just continues to cry.

"I- I thought w-we were g-going to d-d-die," she sobs.

"You want to know something?" he asks when she calms down a little bit. "I thought we were too, but all I thought about was you. That's gotta mean something, right?" She shrugs. "It does. Addison Forbes Montgomery, I love you, and I don't want anything to ever happen to you. Marry me?"

It doesn't even take her a second to respond. "Of course I will."

But here's what really happened…

The Real Ending

It's at that moment that the plane begins to descend and lands safely. Addison takes a deep breath. "Okay. Let's do this."

The get their things from baggage claim, and drive to the Grey residence, where Alex still sleeps. Silence falls as they sit in the car outside. "Ready?" Alex asks her.

Another deep breath. "Yeah. Okay."

They walk inside to find a mini party for Alex, complete with banner and set of residents. "Welcome home, Alex! Whoa! Um, hi Dr. Montgomery," Izzie exclaims.

Addison smiles. "Dr. Stevens."

"Hi, Alex, welcome back," Meredith says, and hugs him. "Izzie said we should have a party when we heard you were coming back, so we did. Can I speak to you for a sec, though?"

Alex looks at Addison, who nods, so he shrugs. "Sure."

Meredith pulls him into the kitchen. "Um, this might sound rude, but, um, what's Addison doing here? Because I thought she was in LA and not here and… just not here. Sorry if I sound stupid, but it's just that the last time she showed up here it turned out she was my boyfriend's wife and, not that I think that they're married, but honestly, I don't think I could compete with that and… and… just what is she doing here?"

"Relax, Mer, she's here with me. And she won't be doing any competing, don't worry. Unless you want me too," he smirks.

She laughs. "Ass."

"I think I'll get back to my party now."

"And your girlfriend?" Meredith teases.

He looks at her. "And my girlfriend," he repeats, shocking Meredith into silence. For all of one second, that is.

"Wait, you've been labeled as "boyfriend"? Oh, that is too good! Alex Karev, surgical resident and boyfriend," Meredith laughs.

"Hey," he replies. "I love her; she can call me whatever she wants, as long as it's not ex-boyfriend."

For the second time that day, Meredith is stupefied. "Holy crap!" she exclaims and starts laughing again. "Even better!"

Alex rolls his eyes. "I'm never going to live this down, am I?"

"Nope."

"And it'll be around the hospital by tomorrow, won't it."

"Yep," she replies gleefully.

Alex shrugs. "Whatever, I don't care. I'm leaving in a couple months anyways."

"What?!"

"Yeah. Down to LA."

"You're really serious about her, aren't you?"

"Yeah," he replies. "Okay, I've officially done the gossip thing, I'm going back now." He returns to the living room to find Addison talking to Izzie. "Hey, babe," he greets her, slipping an arm around her waist. She tilts her head up for a kiss which he gladly gives.

"Hey. I was just apologizing to Izzie about the quints thing. Since we're friends by proxy now and all."

"Good," he replies.

"Yeah. Good," Addison repeats.

0ooo0

After they move all of Alex's stuff down to LA, it takes a year before Alex proposes, and after a six month engagement they get married. Addison hyphenates, of course. She doesn't want to lose herself in her husband's identity and her husband wouldn't have it any other way. Two moths after their wedding, Addison announces that she's pregnant. On April 26, 2009, Amy Rose Montgomery-Karev is born. She's the only Montgomery-Karev child to be conceived, although not for lack of trying, and is quite possibly the most spoilt child in the state, if not the country.

Lila stays away from guys for a couple of years. It takes a long time to build up that trust she lost. After three years though, one guy breaks through, Andrew, and they're eventually married as well, though not before a thorough background check by Addison and Alex.

Looking back, remembering her plans when she came to Los Angeles, Addison can't help but smile. God, or Fate, or whoever, must be laughing hysterically now.

and there you have it. the last chapter. hope you enjoyed reading it!

-Juli-