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Isn't it Ironic

Part 29

Bill burst into the cafeteria rushing to Dr. Shepherd's side completely ignoring the two women sitting with him, "Dr. Shepherd we need you in the E.R. right now," he said out of breath.

Derek leaned back in his chair slightly puzzled that they just didn't page him, "Am I needed for a consult?"

Bill shook his head, "No, it's Richie he was in a car accident. Dr. Tucker asked me to come and get you."

Derek shot to his feet upsetting his chair, "Is he okay? What about Addison and Sullivan?"

"I . . . I don't know Dr. Shepherd," Bill answered fearfully.

Derek rushed out of the cafeteria followed closely on his heels by his mother and sister.

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Meredith was once again pacing, but instead of waiting in her daughter's room, Meredith decided to wait at the hospital entrance for Addison. Finally she saw Addison entering the hospital. Addison had her daughter with her, but there was no sign of Richie.

"Addison what on earth are you doing?" Meredith asked angrily.

"Not now Meredith," Addison as she raised a hand toward her trying to indicate she didn't have the time to talk to as she rushed by Meredith.

"Not now? Not now? Look I know Derek screwed up but my daughter shouldn't have to suffer because of him."

"Meredith I am fully aware of your daughter's needs. Please just," Addison closed her eyes trying to keep control, "I just can't deal with you and your problems right now."

Addison turned to walk away and Meredith grabbed her by her arm, "Don't you dare walk away from me."

"Meredith!" Izzie shouted, "Let go of her now." She rushed to Addison's side prying Meredith's fingers off Addison's arm, "I'm sorry Addison she doesn't know and she is upset."

Addison nodded at Izzie, "Thank you Izzie." Beckett finally entered the hospital with her daughter in tow, rushed to Addison's side taking her by the arm and they hurried to the ER.

Meredith turned to Izzie furiously, "Why did you do that?"

"Sullivan and Richie were in a car accident."

Meredith stood stunned taking in what Izzie had said.

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Bill had joined Molly and Lucy at the Emergency Room doors; they were still waiting for the last accident victim to arrive.

"Any word on the Sanders?" Bill asked as he settled in next to his friends.

Molly and Lucy exchanged knowing looks, then Lucy spoke up, "Addison Sanders wasn't in the accident, she is on her way in with her sister-in-law."

"So we are waiting on Sullivan to arrive?"

Molly and Lucy exchanged looks again, "According to one of the paramedics the only other incoming from the accident is a female and there was a male DOA on the scene."

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Addison and Beckett stood outside Richie's room with Tuck and Derek, Tuck reassured Addison that Richie would be okay, but he would need his surgery on his leg. While Tuck was explaining the situations to Addison Derek had motioned for his mother and sister to join them.

Aileen and Kathleen exchanged hugs with Addison and Beckett. Kathleen gave both women a sympathetic smile and asked, "Why don't you let us take care of the girls right now."

Addison was ready to protest but Beckett gave her shoulder a squeeze and answered, "Thank you, it will be a relief knowing the girls will be taken care of while we take care of the paperwork." Beck knew Tuck had purposely not told them anything about Sully yet and knew having the children taken care of was going to be important.

Both women handed off their daughters. "We will be in with Richie, don't worry the kids will be fine," Aileen said as she grabbed the baby bag from Addison giving her a reassuring smile.

Once Aileen and Kathleen had left Addison turned to Tuck, "Okay you say Richie will be fine, but what about Sully?"

"Addison," Tuck began reaching out gently putting his hand on her shoulder giving it a squeeze. He didn't know how to begin, "Sully. . ."

"No," Addison whispered she knew what he was going to say but didn't want to hear it. "Don't you dare say another word."

"Addie."

"NO!" she shouted, the panic rising in her, she just wanted him to shut up.

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Jack Morgan's head was throbbing and it hurt to breath, he reach out grabbing the arm of his doctor asking in a hoarse whisper, "The people in the other car? How are they?"

Davis leaned over his patient, "I called your wife Mr. Morgan, and she is on her way."

"Please tell me about the people involved in the accident," he pleaded with his doctor.

Before Davis could answer the commotion outside the curtain got Jack's attention, he managed to get off the gurney much to the dismay of the intern. Somehow he knew it concerned the people involved in the accident. He stood outside the curtain taking in the scene before him and thought he would be sick. There she was the one person who had changed his life, none other than Addison Forbes Montgomery-Shepherd. The realization of the situation was sinking in; somehow she had been involved in the accident.

"No," he whispered under his breath.

He felt a hand on his shoulder, "Mr. Morgan, please come back to bed, I have not finished examining you."

Jack remained frozen in place, "Why is Dr. Montgomery-Shepherd here?" He did not know why he asked that question since he was certain he knew why she was here.

"Please Mr. Morgan you need to get back into bed," Davis urged Jack increasing his grip on Jack's shoulder.

Jack jerked his shoulder out of Davis' grasp, "Just tell me why Addison is here."

"You know Dr. Sanders?"

"That's what she goes by now, Sanders?"

"Yes, Dr. Sanders is in town for personal reasons."

"She was in the accident wasn't she?"

"No."

"No?" Jack turned to Davis, "Someone in her family was in the accident."

Davis looked down but didn't answer.

"Please tell me, if you do I'll go back to bed."

"Her husband and son were involved in the accident,"

"Will they be okay?"

"Her son will be just fine."

"And her husband?"

Davis didn't answer him, "Please Mr. Morgan you need to get back to bed."

Jack knew what the non answer meant; he was stunned and allowed Davis to guide him back to his bed. He couldn't watch her anymore; he couldn't watch her fall apart after he destroyed her life.

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"NO!" Addison backed away from Tuck the tears starting to stream down her face. Derek and Beck, who were standing behind her, both supported her by holding on to her shoulders. "Don't say another word, it's not true."

"I'm sorry Addie the paramedic. . ."

His words were interrupted by a commotion behind them; the critical patient had finally arrived. "Dr. Tucker! Dr. Sanders! Come quick its Sullivan!"

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