Meredith and Burkes patient flat-lined and the pair struggled to bring him back but to no avail. So Meredith took the necessary paper work and headed for the gallery to watch Alex who was scrubbing in with Derek.

Meredith had found a seat up front and although she had tried to work on the chart she found herself focused on Alexs every move. She was alone in the gallery which was exactly how she liked it. So she made herself comfortable and settled in aiming to watch as much of the surgery as possible.

Alex seemed to be working well trough the surgery, and he glanced up once and winked at her. A smile spread across her face. She was so proud of him.

Meredith had been sitting there for an hour before Addison entered the gallery. Meredith didnt notice her until she sat down next to her.

"Its pretty amazing just to watch isnt it?" Addison asked her.

Meredith pulled her eyes away from the surgery and looked at Addison. She just simply nodded.

"The gallery is always a good place to come and think. What are you thinking about?" Addison continued. It was evident to Meredith that she was trying to strike up a conversation.

Meredith looked at her before she rested her hands on her stomach then looked down at Alex.


Addison watched her carefully. "I heard that you weren't talking, and you havent in 2 weeks."

Meredith just shrugged.

"Look Meredith , im sorry about my behaviour. Its just knowing that i have played 2nd fiddle to you for 8 years now. In my husbands heart that it." Addison went to continue but Meredith waved her hands.

"You dont want to talk about it." Addison sighed.

Meredith shook her head before looking over her shoulder. Addison followed her glance. It took Addison a while to click. "Your putting it behind you?" she asked.

Meredith nodded.

"Ok" Addison seemed to pause and just watch the surgery.

Meredith too seemed to be thinking hard.

Meredith broke the peace by tapping on Addisons shoulder.

Addison watched as she pointed at her, then back at Addison before placing a hand on her stomach.

"You want me to help with your baby. Be your ob?" Addison asked.



Merdith nodded and help up 3 fingers before holding her belly again.

"Your having triplets?" she guessed.

Meredith beamed.

Addison looked at her and for the first time she noticed how she glowed.

Meredith went back to looking at Alex and began to lose herself watching him.

"You really love him dont you?" Addison asked.

Meredith nodded. She then pointed at him before drawing a circle in the air.

"He's your world right?" ahe asked.

Again Meredith nodded.

Merediths pager went off. She quickly stood and waved good bye to Addison before she dashed off to find Burke.