Chapter 25

Epilogue 1 – Addison leaves Seattle Grace and both of her men

A/N: Believe it or not, this was actually the hardest epilogue to write because for all of Addison's flaws I truly believe she deserves to be happy so to write one where she didn't end up with any men kinda upset me until I thought that maybe her destiny could be better felt somewhere else.

Epilogue 1 – Addison leaves Seattle Grace and both of her men

"You want me to come to California, Naomi?"

The broken sob on the other side of the phone was convincing in its intensity as she listened to her friend continue to speak, "Sam and I are divorced. Coming into work every day is painful; I don't know how much longer I can continue this way. I need you here with me and besides you could use a change."

Addison couldn't deny that a breath of fresh air would do her good but she didn't know if she was prepared to uproot her whole life in Seattle Grace.

"I hear your mind thinking, Montgomery. Don't tell me Seattle Grace is all that great and especially if you have to share the halls with Manwhore and that ass of an ex-husband of yours."

Addison flinched at the hatred she could hear in her friend's voice at the mention of two of the three men in her life and couldn't deny feel a little smile play on her lips as she realized that the anger in her friend's tone was on her behalf, "Derek has been courting me for another second chance while I'm in a relationship with Alex who has been extremely supportive and loving."

Naomi faked a yawn as she said, "Will you drop your Young & Restless daily lifestyle and help out your best friend in need? Leave all of those concerns behind and support me please."

Addison sighed and said, "I'll think about it."

Hanging up, she stared at the cradle in her hand and wondered what she was thinking uprooting her life and starting a new one in another state.

Two Weeks Later

Two weeks later and a lot of tears, temper tantrums, and indecision she had decided that this was the route she was going to take. She was caught between her past and her future and while her heart was being pulled in both directions, her friend Naomi was correct. Sometimes a fresh break was the best way; she would create a new life in this town and make it her focus. Then she could begin to forget all of the pain and hurt of her past.

It had not been an easy decision for both Alex and Derek to accept but after she stated that it was the best, they had finally allowed her space to decide if her future could or would include them one day.

As she stepped on the plane to a new life, in the back of her mind she knew she was making the right decision. She didn't know how the game was to be played but she would create the rules for herself in California.