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It didn't feel real.

The tiny human growing inside of her didn't feel real.

It was already so loved, without a doubt, but it doesn't change the fact that it didn't feel real to Addison.

However, it was real.

There was really a baby growing inside of her.

A tiny human, half her and half Derek, growing inside of her.

Soon, it would no longer just be her.

Despite her efforts of hiding and denying her predicament, she is having a baby.

Addison was sitting in the attending's lounge staring at her now cold chocolate drink. A baby. She would be lying if she said she wasn't surprised. She was 39. Not really in prime baby making age, or something along those words. Her ex-mother-in-law's words not hers. Carolyn Shepherd certainly had a colorful way of saying that it was time to continue the Shepherd lineage. A baby was never on their list of priorities. Hell, their marriage wasn't even on their list. But a baby? That will sure make this shit show even more complicated. Like it wasn't already a disaster.

She's having a baby.

But did she actually want a baby?

Does he?

"Addison?" Someone finally pulled her out of her trance. She had been absentmindedly staring at the mug for god knows how long.

"Hm?" The red head looked up.

"Addison" The chief replied. His tone was firm. Though, his expression showed concern. Much like the way he had asked Derek how she was doing back when they were interns. Richard really did break her for what he did, but she knew that it was tough love. The older man was just looking out for her. "Are you okay?"

A smile formed on her lips. Delicate. Addison nodded. Gentle.

"I've been better." She replied.

What an understatement.

She had been so distracted lately. With the divorce, the baby, and her work schedule, she couldn't get her mind to stop thinking. Work was probably the only thing that kept her sane.

"Are you sure?" Richard sat beside her. "I'm more than willing to give you the day off. It's a bit slow today. I'm sure we can survive without you for a day." He joked.

Addison had rested her head on her mentor's shoulder. A move neither of them had done since she had forgiven Richard for the incident. "Thank you." She whispered loud enough for him to hear. "But I really need the distraction right now." The red head confessed. "I'm not really up to going to hotel room drunk and alone."

"You're like a daughter to me. I'm here Addison. If ever you need me." He admitted.

"I know." She sighed.

For once, she was actually breathing.

Figuratively of course.

"I'm just looking out for you. You know that right?" Richard explained. Addison nodded. He was nervous. You can feel it through the way he breathes. He has never been the type to show emotion. He squirms and flees whenever he doesn't know what to say. He's afraid that he'll say something wrong, but that's not the case today. "Addison, talk to me."

"We both know what's happening Richard." Her voice was delicate and fragile. Far from the usual Addison Montgomery that you usually see. "My life blew up." She stated.

Richard wants to ask about the divorce.

He doesn't.

He wants to ask about Derek.

He doesn't.

He wants to ask her if there's anything he can do.

He doesn't

She'll ask if she needed something. She always did.

Instead, he was trying to read between the lines. But truth be told, she was exhausted, physically and emotionally, to put her walls back on. So, she lets him read her.

She suddenly sat up straight and grabbed the mug on the table. "I need something Richard. Anything. I need a distraction. I need to distract myself from my own life. I live in a hotel room. I'm divorced and I'm" She stopped mid sentence. She had almost told him.

Although she was baring her mishaps right now, the baby was a loose cannon.

All hell would break loose.

Not yet, she reminded herself.

But would it be the worst thing to tell him?

"I'm lonely." The less people that know, the better. "I have no friends. No husband. No life outside this hospital." She rambled.

Richard patted her back. "If it makes you feel better, neither do I." They both chuckled.

At least she has the baby to look forward to.

Derek's baby.

Even if she was the only one excited.

"My offer still stands. Whether you decide to take it today or on a random Tuesday, it still stands." Richard smiled as he got up from the chair.

"Thank you, Richard." Addison smiled. It was nice having someone care. She hasn't had one of those since she moved to Seattle.

Richard nodded as he walked towards the door. "It's a beautiful day to save lives" He announced.

Normally, Addison would've cringed at that. People would even consider Richard's statement to be rude. It wasn't really ideal to say her newly divorced ex-husband's infamous superstition to her of all people. However, Richard knew what those word meant and the story behind it, so maybe it was okay that he said that.

And honestly, Addison found comfort in those words.

It's a beautiful day to save lives.

Derek Shepherd was annoyingly perky today. He was skipping through hallways with that annoying grin on his face, and unfortunately for Alex Karev, he just entered the elevator.

"Good afternoon Karev." The neurosurgeon cheered.

McDreamy polite?

Not a chance.

Alex rolled his eyes, but chose to bite his tongue and ignore it till…

"Dude, are you humming?" Karev asked.

"It's called happiness Karev. I can see why you wouldn't recognize it." Derek teased. He was trying to be snarky, but that lopsided smile of his was doing the complete opposite.

Alex scoffed. "Enjoy it while you can." The intern said loud enough for the attending to hear.

Derek turned pale. The grin on his face now replaced with a frown. "What are you trying to say?" Derek crossed his arms around his chest.

Suddenly, the elevator doors slide open, and Alex Karev swiftly gets off.

What the hell does that mean? Derek thought.

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