Two weeks into her suspension, an unexpected phone call leaves Meredith with a decision to make. Feeling betrayed by the hospital she trusted, she takes a leap of faith, never imagining the direction her life would turn, all because of one choice. Post-13.13; explores the unexpected consequences of the recent changes at Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital.

Emily knew all the little tidbits that made him so obviously Mark Sloan. She knew he was allergic to coconuts, had chicken pox when he was six, and how he held his scalpel. She was his best friend and that was that. She didn't think he was the love of her life until she did and he realized and he loved her back and they went from there. MARK/OC (Warnings inside, REWRITE COMPLETE)

After Meredith tells Derek off about calling her a whore, someone is there for her to talk to. Just not who you think. What will happen when Derek becomes suspicious? Will Meredith change her views of someone in the hospital? Only one thing is guaranteed; a change is gonna come. Rated T for language. Story is almost completely AU.