Consequences
Weeks went by and Jackson continued to struggle with his decision. Him and April were constantly at odds. He was easily irritated and started snapping at the interns. Maggie and Robert continued to date. They were 5 months in and she still wasn't sure if he was the one. Her mother helped her determine if a man was worth her time. Diane was her barometer. While having lunch with Richard one day, she told him about Robert. Richard wanted to meet Robert so he invited Maggie and Robert over for dinner.
Maggie and Robert pulled up in front of Richard and Catherine's house.
"Are you nervous? I'm nervous, I hope they like you?"
"Maggie calm down. It's going to be just fine." Robert said while holding Maggie's hand."
They rung the doorbell and both Richard and Catherine greeted them at the door. Robert and Maggie walked into the house. Robert handed Catherine a bouquet of flowers and shook Richard's hand.
"Strong grip I see. I like him already."
The four of them walked into the dining room. Robert pulled out Maggie's chair and placed her napkin on her lap. Richard and Catherine were impressed.
They ask Robert about himself. He talked about his job of being the Captain for Station 19. He talked about his experience and his life goals. Maggie was impressed. She thought he was going to have a hard time during dinner. Both Richard and Catherine can be difficult. After dinner, they continued the conversation in the living room.
Catherine asked, "What are your intentions with Maggie? Richard won't ask but I will?"
Maggie almost choked on her wine when she heard Catherine's question.
Robert was caught off guard by the question. He responded, "well I hope we are not just dating to date. I really like her and I can see a future with her."
Maggie smiled at him and reached for his hand. He lifted her hand and kissed it as he looked into her eyes.
Then they heard the doorbell. Richard got up to get the door. To his surprise it was Jackson and April. They decided to surprise Catherine with a visit. As they walked into the house, Richard looked over at Maggie and asked to speak to her in the kitchen. Maggie kissed Robert on the cheek and explained she would be right back.
Her and Richard walked into the kitchen, "Jackson and April are here. They brought Harriet too. Are you okay if they stay?'
Maggie looked at Richard and responded, "I'm okay. It's okay, I'll be just fine."
"Listen Maggie If you want to leave that is okay too. Thank you for bringing Robert here I really like him. I know that your mom played an important role in selecting the guys you date. Thank you for giving me that chance." She hugged Richard and walked back into the living room.
"Hi," Maggie said as she walked into the room. She grabbed Robert's hand and said April and Jackson this is my boyfriend Robert Sullivan. He is the Captain at Station 19.
Hey Maggie, We have already met. We have been chatting. Jackson sat quietly staring at Maggie. Robert's hands were on her lap and she held onto his arm and her head rested on his shoulder. As they continued to talk, Robert turned to her and asked, "Beautiful, can you please get me a cup of coffee. I have to work tonight and I need to get my energy up."
"Sure Babe, be right back." Before she could walk away he grabbed her hand and placed a kiss on her palm. Maggie smiled and walked toward the kitchen.
Maggie walked into the kitchen and attempted to grab a mug out of the cabinet. She got on her tippy toes and reached into the cabinet and still could not reach them. Then she felt someone press up against her reaching up into the cabinet to grab the mug she was reaching for. She closed her eyes as she felt him dig his face into her hair, taken in her essence. He could feel her relax against him, and in that moment, it felt natural to both of them. Maggie quickly turned around and Jackson was standing directly in front of her. He whispered, "Here you go," and handed her the mug. She looked up at him and said, "Thanks." His eyes were fixed on her lips and as he licked his lips, she felt the sudden urge to cross her legs. She then pushed passed him. Jackson stayed in the kitchen and watched her every move. His mother stood by the door watching him, she knew exactly what was going on but she needed to talk to him.
"Hi Maggie, are you finding everything you need," a voice said.
"Yes Catherine. Thank you so much for your hospitality," she said holding the cup of coffee she prepared for Robert.
"You are welcome Maggie. We love having you here."
Maggie looked at Jackson and then looked at Catherine. "I am going to excuse myself. I need to get this to Robert."
"Go on dear. I will see you in a few minutes."
...
Catherine turned to Jackson and said "Baby, can I talk to you for a second?" Making their way to Richards office.
"Are you okay?"
"Yea Ma, I'm fine."
"How are things with April? Are you guys officially back together? Why the sudden visit?"
"Ma I think I made a mistake. I feel like I am suffocating. I am miserable. April is such a great mother and a good friend and I love her. I just don't want to be with her. I'm not in love with her. I want to do this for Harriet but I can't. Harriet needs two happy parents and right now, I am not happy. It took me a long time to find peace after my divorce. Things were finally looking up, I had everything I could possibly ask for. I had a relationship with my daughter, April and I remained friends and supported one another and we were able to co-parent respectfully. I found love…Jackson paused and his eyes filled with tears. I am losing her Ma…"
"Losing who Baby…"
"Maggie"
Catherine realized that her baby was struggling with his decision. He reverted back to the person he was during the divorce and she was not happy about that. She gave him a hug and wiped the tears from his face. "You have to talk to April baby. You have to tell her."
Maggie interrupted Catherine and Jackson to wish them a goodnight. Jackson walked over to the window to hide his face. She explained that she had to get to the hospital early in the morning and Robert had to get back to the station. She gave Catherine a hug and waved goodbye to Jackson.
Richard walked them out and Robert thanked him for having him over for dinner. Maggie hugged Richard and thanked him for a wonderful night. Jackson watched from the window as Maggie and Robert walked out of the house holding hands making their way to his car. He put his arms around her waist and pulled her toward him. She had to get on her tippy toes to kiss him. She smiled and let out a giggle as he whispered in her ear, "I survived." He opened the car door for her and closed it once she was in the car. He watched as they drove off.
"Baby are you ok? I know this is hard for you and I also know you couldn't have expected her to wait for you."
"I know Ma. I just didn't think she would find someone so quickly."
"Honey Maggie is a gem. She has beauty and brains. She is the type of woman that you marry. She will make any parent proud. Hell! I was happy when you told me you liked her. I fought you on it because of Richard, but I saw it chile. I knew she would be good for you."
"I want you to be happy Jackson. Talk to April."
...
On the car ride home, Maggie and Robert continued talking about dinner. She was impressed by how he was able to get both Richard and Catherine to like him.
"You know Maggie, I am a likable guy," he said with a smirk on his face.
"You did not buckle under all that pressure it was very impressive," she said as she reached over and grabbed his hand.
When they pulled up in front of her house, he leaned over and kissed her lips. He whispered, "You taste so sweet." He got out of the car to open the door for Maggie. She however, pulled his lips back into hers. She whispered into his ear, "I am not ready for this night to be over quite yet. I was really turned on by you tonight and I want to show you how much." She climbed over to the driver side and straddled his lap. He moved the chair back and leaned it down. He leaned in to kiss her and she welcomed his lips onto hers. Her lips wrapped around his as he caressed her body. His hands moved all over her. The more he touched her the hotter she got. He kissed and nipped at her neck as she stroked his length through his pants. He unbuttoned her dress and began to caress her breast. His lips were all over her chest and he took one of her breast into his mouth which caused her to cry out "damn" as she bit down on her bottom lip.
She wanted to just feel him inside of her. He hiked her dress up and began to massage her thighs until he reached vagina. He moved her panties to the side. His fingers found her clit, she felt so good. "You ready for me huh," he whispered into her ear while nibbling on her neck. Maggie moaned as he massaged her clit. It felt so good she couldn't help but to bite down on his lips. It was getting intense. She unzipped his pants and could feel how hard he was. He wanted her as bad as she wanted him. He took a condom out of the center console and put it on… Before he could even grab her, she already slid down onto him. She started grinding her hips on top of him as he held on to her waist. She tilted her head back and he took her breast into his mouth as they continued to fuck. She rode the shit out of him taking control. They continued that way until they both climaxed. As he released into the condom, he held onto her and bit down on her neck. Maggie collapsed into his chest on the reclined driver side seat. Maggie's legs quivered and she could not move. He stroked her back and whispered, "That was great!"
She kissed his neck and returned back to the passenger side. She button up her dress and fixed her undies. She leaned over and kissed him passionately on the lips and said, "You don't need to walk me to the front door. Thank you for an excellent night."
Robert watched as she walked to the front door, she blew him a kiss and walked into the house.
...
Maggie woke up the next morning and started getting ready for work. She thought about her night with Robert and how hot and steamy things got in the car with him. She grabbed her stuff and walked to the bathroom. She saw Amelia leaving the bathroom. Amelia looked at her and said," Someone got some last night."
"Amelia, what are you talking about?" Wondering if they saw her in the car with Robert.
"I'm talking about that thing on your neck."
Maggie ran to the bathroom to look in the mirror. She noticed a hickey on her neck and began to panic.
"Oh my God, he marked me."
Amelia started laughing. "Why are you freaking out, you had hot sex with a hot guy. I didn't hear him leave, is he still here?"
Maggie puts her head down and didn't make eye contact with Amelia and says "we had car sex."
Amelia let out a laugh.
"I feel like a teenager."
"Was it at least good," Amelia asked while tilting her head to get a better view of Maggie's neck.
"It was alright I guess." Maggie responded. I had a very interesting night and I needed a release. He was there so I got my release. Besides it was going to happen eventually. Maggie looked over at Amelia...
Amelia stopped laughing and said, "So you have a hickey. Cover it up with some make-up. You will be just fine."
Amelia walked to her room, as she continued to laugh.
Maggie got ready and headed out to work.
...
While in her lab, Maggie got paged to the ER. She ran into Jackson while on the elevator. She walked into the elevator and stood in front of him, with her back facing him. "Dr. Avery." "Dr. Pierce," he said as he moved to stand next to her. Jackson looked at Maggie from head to toe. He examined every part of her body with his eyes. When he got to her neck, he noticed the hickey. He was a plastic surgeon, there was no way he wouldn't have noticed it.
"Maggie, what is that on your neck."
"Nothing Dr. Avery. Don't worry about it," she said as she pulled up her collar.
"Maggie, look at me."
Jackson turned her around to face him. He looked at Maggie and she didn't look at him in his eyes. He lifted her head with his hand and asked, "Did you have sex with him Maggie?"
She looked at him, and with a stern voice, "What does it matter Jackson, we are not together. I am in a relationship with Robert. You are in a relationship with April. We are not together. You really need to not concern yourself with what I am doing. Mind your own business. Focus on building your family with April." She turned back around and waited for the elevator doors to open.
Jackson lowered his head and whispered into her ear,"are you falling in love with him?"
She did not respond, she looked straight ahead.
"Maggie," he said with desperation in his voice, "please talk to me."
The elevator doors opened and Maggie walked out of the elevator into the ER.
Jackson walked out of the elevator with a scowl on his face and his hands clenched. He was so upset he couldn't think. April saw him and asked if he wanted to talk. He walked straight past her and walked to the ambulance bay to get some air.
"What's going on Avery? You look upset," Ben asked. "Are things OK with Kepner? I heard the two of you were seeing each other again."
"I can't believe she already slept with him. She doesn't even really know him."
"Avery, what are you talking about?"
"I'm talking about Maggie."
Ben looked at Jackson, "What about Maggie? Is she okay?"
As he went to respond to Ben, he saw Robert walking up.
"Ben I'll be right back. I'm gonna go say hi to my lady." Hey Jackson," he said as he entered the ER. Ben looked at Jackson and could sense the frustration.
"What is going on Jackson?"
"Maggie. I was seeing Maggie. Then I decided I wanted to try to make things work with April for Harriet. Now I am regretting my decision. I should have never let her go."
"Avery, are you sure you want to be with her or are you saying all of this because she is dating someone else. You do have a history…"
Before he could finish the sentence… Jackson raised his voice, "I was an idiot then, immature and selfish. If I knew what I knew now, I would not have said anything. I hurt a lot of people when I decided to proclaim my love for someone who decided to walk away from me twice in the end."
"Wow Avery!"
"Ben I can't take her being with anyone else. Watching her smile and be happy with someone else is so painful. I love her Ben. I really love her."
"When we make decisions we have to be able to live with the consequences Avery,'' Ben said as he looked at Jackson.
"I really messed up Ben…"
Jackson heard his phone go off. He got paged to the ER. "Ben, we will talk he said as he walked back into the ER."
"Alright Avery, Good Luck."
Jackson walked into the ER and saw Maggie talking to Robert. He had his hands on her hips and she was touching his cheek. Jackson looked away and walked into trauma room one.
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