Hey everyone. Welcome to chapter 10! This was really fun to write, it deals a lot with Mark and Addie's baby, and some Mark/Addie fluff. So enjoy and review!

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Chapter 10: Baby, Baby, Baby

It was twelve right on the dot. Meredith was making her way down to the hotel lobby. Surely Derek was already down there waiting for her. Her plan was to just ask Derek what happened, hopefully he would tell her the truth. There was no way she could be perfectly sure but she trusted her judgment. She was scared. Definitely. She was falling for Derek, and getting over him would definitely not be an easy thing to do. She hoped she wouldn't get to try.

The elevator gave a 'ding', informing her she arrived to the first floor.

"Here we go" she thought as she stepped off the elevator.

Walking down the main hallway she spotted Derek. He was sitting on the couch in the lobby, his leg shaking. Obviously he was nervous too. She walked towards him and as soon as he saw her he stood up.

"Hey." She said.

"Hi, how are you?" He asked.

"I'm fine. Can we go outside to the back patio? I think it'll be easier for us to talk."

He stood up and started to follow Meredith out, "Yeah."

When they were outside, she sat on a bench partially excluded from the rest of the hotel. They needed to b e alone, and for no one to bother them.

Once seated, Meredith began, "I don't know what happened, and I'm really confused with what that girl said. Just tell me the story from the beginning."

Derek looked at her. She wanted the truth and he was going to give it to her; he had nothing to hide.

"Alright." He sighed, "I met Adrielle a few years ago, my last year at Columbia. A buddy of mine threw a party and as his sister she was invited. We got to talking and we became friends; a few weeks later we started going out." He sat down next to her, "Everyone kept telling me that she was so wrong for me; I never listened though, I thought I knew better. As time went on, I started to get why people were telling me these things. She never got why I had to study so much, or why I couldn't pay attention to her."

"Because you were in med school." Meredith said.

"Right, but she didn't get that. After while she started getting annoying, and clingy; I called it off a few weeks ago, she didn't take it well. She didn't want to hear it, so yesterday she came here persistent to 'win me back'." He rolled his eyes at the thought.

Meredith nodded, "What about the kiss?"

Derek stared at her, "You saw that?"

She nodded again.

"Then you must have seen, she kissed me. I pushed her away and I yelled at her to leave me alone. Meredith I swear I didn't kiss her; I made sure she leaves me alone, It's over."

"Okay." She said quietly.

"Reall- what? Seriously?" He smiled.

"Really. I should have let you explain before; I shouldn't have run off." She grabbed his hands. "I know you didn't do anything wrong, I believe you."

Derek kissed her sweetly. "I'm glad. I swear, would never do anything to you."

"I know." She sighed, "So, what do you want to do today?"

He cringed "Actually, I promised Mark that we could have a boy's day today."

"That's okay. I think we will do the same; we will have a girl's day."

They stood up and started walking back inside the hotel.

"I think I'll invite Addie, she could probably use a relaxing day." Meredith voiced her thoughts.

"Yeah, she'll need it before the baby comes." Derek pointed out.

Meredith entered her room, Addison right behind her. Izzie and Cristina didn't know Meredith Had invited Addison on their girls' day, and Izzie probably wouldn't like it. She was still somewhat embarrassed with the whole Mark situation.

As soon as the door slammed shut Izzie went on a rampage, "Mer what happened? Did you guys make up?" She came running to meet Meredith but stopped right on her tracks when she saw Addison. "Oh, hi Addison. I didn't know you were coming." She said in a very nervous, shaky voice.

"Izzie right? Mer invited me along your girls' day; I hope its okay." Addie said kindly. She didn't want to cause any problems; She wanted to be good friends with Izzie. After all, the blonde had never really gotten involved with Mark. Addie had absolutely no reason not to like her.

Izzie smiled at Addison and Meredith, of course it wasn't very sincere. How could Meredith do that to her? Did she want Addison to claw her eyes out? Izzie was in potential danger here.

Addison, sensing the nervous tension, stepped closer to Izzie "Izzie, I don't hate you. Far from it actually." She smiled at Izzie's confused face and continued with an explanation, "Mark is a good looking guy; you know that, I know that and he knows that. He is a charmer. It used to bother me, with all of the girls looking at him but I learned to live with it. Usually, the girls throw themselves at him not caring that he has a girlfriend. But you did care, I really appreciate that you told me the truth."

Izzie wasn't sure what that meant, "Um, okay, great."

"Great." Addison smiled then looked at Meredith.

"Great." Meredith agreed.

Then, Cristina appeared; tying her wild hair into a ponytail. When she saw Addison, she raised an eyebrow at her friends. "Is that the She-Sloan?" Cristina said, remembering Izzie's full description of the "glamorous" woman.

"She-Sloan?" Addison questioned. "Technically no, not yet anyway."

"This is Addison." Meredith stressed her named.

"Right." Cristina said. "So can we get going?" She picked up her bag from the floor near the door and started walking out.

"Alright let's go. Mer you have to tell us what happened with McDreamy." Izzie got her stuff as well and walked out.

Addison turned to Meredith, "McDreamy?"

Meredith laughed, "Nicknames, you'll get used to it."

After about two hours the girls had gotten facials, manicures, and pedicures. They had even convinced Cristina to relax and enjoy being pampered. Addison was finally having a good time in Miami; she had made friends with Meredith and even Izzie. As for Cristina? Well, that was a work in progress.

Now, they had decided to walk around town for some shopping. Again, Cristina wasn't so happy to go but she caved in. Walking past a baby store Addison stopped at the window where she saw some adorable outfits.

"That is so cute."

Izzie stood alongside Addison looking at the item she was gawking at. "Aw, look how little it is!" She pointed to other items in display, "Addison you have to go in! Have you bought anything for the baby yet?"

"No, not yet. I thought it was too early for all of that."

Izzie's face lightened up as if she had just found out she was the pregnant one. "We totally have to go in, oh, this is going to be so much fun!" She grabbed Addison and Meredith's arms and pulled them in the store. "Come on Cristina!"

Meredith turned to give her friend an apologetic look.

"Kill me now." Cristina dragged herself inside.

Once inside, Izzie and Addison looked like two little kids inside a candy store. Running around, showing each other everything they saw.

"Iz, look at these onesies!"

"Can you believe how little these shoes are?"

"And what about these jeans?"

Cristina came up next to Meredith, "I need a drink. I'm going back to our hotel."

Meredith knew there was no stopping her, "Okay, I'll see you later."

With Cristina leaving she knew she was alone, they were going to be there for awhile so the only thing to do was join them. "Hey guys, did you see those cribs over there?"

Izzie and Addison squealed, "No! Where?" They ran off with Meredith to find them.

Three hours, and about five hundred dollars later, the girls were exhausted. Addison had practically bought the whole store. This kid was very lucky; Aside from winning the generic lottery, it's closet was going to be the envy of babies everywhere. Meredith secretly wished the baby was a girl. Otherwise, the little boy would have a lot of dresses.

Izzie was a different story. It didn't matter that she wasn't the one having the baby, she still bought a lot of stuff. Mainly for boys. She swore it was gonna be a little Mark. Meredith advised Addison to buy more neutral items, sticking with yellow and green colors. She would never admit it to Cristina of course, but she actually had a good time there.

Once back at the hotel, Cristina was nowhere to be found; It didn't bother Meredith, Cristina was big girl, she could take care of herself. Letting the bags scatter on the floor, the girls plopped down on the bed.

"So exactly how far along are you?" Izzie asked.

"15 weeks. I cant believe how much I'm already showing." Addie responded, putting a hand on her growing belly.

"It must be like this little." Meredith measured a few inches with her fingers.

"The doctor said the baby was growing perfectly fine. I'm not sure how long it is right now its been a few weeks since my checkup."

"Did you get to see an ultrasound?" Izzie asked hopefully.

Addie smiled. "Yep, heard the heartbeat and everything" She bent down from the bed to get her wallet from her purse. She took out the ultrasound picture her doctor gave her.

"When Mark saw this, he freaked out." Addie laughed, handing the picture to Meredith and Izzie.

"Aw, how cute. You can see the little head." Izzie cooed.

"Yeah, actually I have another appointment tomorrow morning. I scheduled it when I got here so Mark could see it."

"Are you guys going to find out if it's a boy or a girl?" Meredith asked.

"I don't know, I want to but Mark doesn't." Addie frowned. "I think it is essential, that way I can buy more stuff and it'll be easier knowing the gender."

"Oh you definitely should!" Izzie exclaimed. "I wouldn't be able to last nine months without knowing."

"What do you want it to be Addie?" Meredith's curiosity peeked.

"I know it's a corny answer, but as long as it is healthy I don't care." She smiled. "Mark wants a boy though." She added.

"He does? He told you that?" Izzie asked.

Addison looked back at the ultrasound picture, "No, but I know he does; He was talking about showing the baby how to play baseball, and taking it to it's first Yankees' game. I knowing he would be happy with a girl but maybe a little Mark wouldn't be the worst thing."

Meredith smiled at the thought. A little Mark running around, chasing women even as a toddler. Addie was going to have her hands full.

Suddenly Izzie sprung up in the bed, "I have an idea! We could do those old tricks to find out if it's a girl or boy!"

"Iz, they are just old wives' tales." Meredith said.

"I know, but still it'll be fun!." Izzie smiled. "Come on Addie."

What could she lose? Addie nodded.

"Okay, ill get my laptop to look them up." She did just that, and within a few minutes found a whole list.

"Alright, lets start with this one!" Izzie said, "How are your hands?"

Addie looked down at her hands, "My hands?" she asked confused.

"Yeah it says if your hands are dry it is a boy." Izzie explained.

"Are they dry?" Meredith asked.

"Yeah they kind of are."

"That's one point for a boy." Izzie marked down on a notepad.

"Okay, it says your baby is a girl then you don't look as good as usual." Izzie read.

"Well, Derek said that I looked like hell this morning." Addie frowned.

"He said that? What an ass." Meredith laughed.

"So that's one point for a girl." Izzie noted.

"Next." Meredith said.

"If it is a boy, the dad is gaining weight too and your nose is spreading." Izzie inspected Addie's nose. "Eh, maybe a little."

Addie's hand quickly went up to her nose, "It is not!"

Meredith nodded, "It kinda is."

Izzie giggled, "So that's a point for boy. What about the weight thing."

"Are you kidding?" Addie exclaimed, "He is in better shape than ever."

"True. So, another one for girl." Izzie said. "So far it is tied. Last one, are you craving sweets?"

"No, actually craving more healthy stuff."

"Alright, adding up the points. Your baby is a mini Mark!" Izzie smiled.

"Again, it is not an accurate thing." Meredith reminded her.

"Well, maybe we will see tomorrow." Addie smiled.

After a few minutes of the girls chatting, there was a knock at the door. Meredith got up to answer it and was met by none other than Mark and Derek.

"Hey guys." Mer kissed Derek. "How was your guy's day?"

"Great." said Mark, bending down to kiss Addie. "What did you guys do today?"

"We got a little bit of stuff for the baby." Addie smiled,while Mark sat down beside her.

"A little bit?" asked Meredith, "They bought the whole store!"

"Hey, where is Cristina?" Derek looked around.

"She hasn't come back yet." Meredith said.

Addie turned to Mark, "Are you excited for the appointment tomorrow?"

Mark smiled, "Of course."

"Are you guys finding out the sex?"

"Yes."

"No."

Addie pouted at Mark, "Please!"

"Come on, imagine what a great surprise it will be when it is born."

"Fine." Addie sulked.

The next day, Mark and Addie were sitting in the waiting room. Mark gave a loud yawn.

Addie smacked his arm, "You could be a little more quiet."

"I'm sorry, but a 7am appointment is ridiculous." Mark whispered.

"You could be more excited, we are going to see the baby." Addie told him, flipping through some pregnancy magazine.

"I am, I'm just saying I would be more excited at ten in the morning." Mark replied.

Addie was about to reply but then a nurse called them in. They got up and walked to the examination room. Once Addie got changed, the Doctor came in.

"Hi Addison, Mark. I am Dr. Rossi," She shook both their hands.

"Alright, Addison"

Addie interrupted, "Please, call me Addie."

"Alright, Addie, how are you feeling? Any concerns?" She sat down on the stool next to Addie.

"I'm feeling better than a few weeks ago; I still have morning sickness though," Addie frowned.

"That's normal. Usually your morning sickness will go away in the next few weeks, so you should be looking forward to that," She smiled.

"Oh, I am," Addie laughed.

"Okay, well I'm going to be taking your blood pressure to make sure everything is okay," Dr. Rossi explained . She put the blood pressure cuff on Addie's arm and took her blood pressure.

"120/80, good." She took off the brace, the velcro being pulled away from itself sounding very loud in the quiet room. "Now, weighing time."

"Great." Addie groaned as she stepped on the scale.

"Well, according from your chart, you have gained two pounds since your last visit," The doctor reported.

Addie frowned.

"Don't worry, that's just our baby growing." Mark comforted her.

"Now Addie you can lay down; I'm going to do an ultrasound. The gel is going to be a bit cold."

She laid back and waited while the doctor put the cold gel on her tummy.

"Let's see now." She moved around the wand waiting to see a clear picture of the baby.

"Ah, there it is." She pointed to the screen. "see it?"

Addie smiled and nodded. While Mark just stared at the screen in awe.

"Oh my God!" Mark exclaimed.

Addie turned to him "What? What's wrong?"

"That's our baby." Mark smiled, still gawking at the screen.

Addie giggled. "Yeah."

"The head looks good, the body to head ration is slowly evening out. The baby should be around four inches now," The doctor explained, "It looks very healthy. At this point, the baby is responding to sounds outside the womb so he or she should be picking or poking a little. It is too early to feel it though."

"I can't wait to feel it." Addie smiled at her tiny peanut of a baby on the screen.

"It may be a little early to tell, but would you like to know the sex?" The doctor looked at Mark and Addie.

Addie turned to Mark, "Please, I know you want to be surprised but I really want to know."

Mark smiled at her, "If it means that much to you."

"So we want to know?" The doctor asked.

"Yes!" Addie could hardly contain herself.

The doctor started typing letters on the screen.

It's a...

I think that's a good place for a cliffhanger!

Only a few reviews for last chapter? :(

This chapter was a bit longer than most, so I hope more people will review! I'm still debating on whether their baby should be a girl or boy. Any thoughts?

Again, thanks to supershipper for helping me! Please, please, please review!

-Greysqueen