Hours later he worked up the courage the return. He knocked on the door for the second time that night. He imagined that she would be awake now, she was suppose to work in about an hour. But when she answered the door he realized that he was wrong. Her hair was mussed up, her clothes were wrinkled, and she appeared very confused as she looked at him through squinted eyes.

"I didn't know you had left," she yawned.

"Well I am back." Derek replied nervously, "I want to show you something."

Neither of them moved.

"What?" Addison asked finally when Derek didn't volunteer anymore information.

Derek shrugged, "You have to come with me." he replied noncommittally.

Addison retreated back into the suite, leaving it up to Derek whether or not to follow her. Derek took a few steps in and closed the door. He watched her walking back and forth in the bedroom in various states of undress. He had known her long enough to know that the little parade she was putting on right now was for his benefit. She was letting him know what he was missing out on. He couldn't help but smile at her tact.

Finally she emerged fully dressed and stood in front of him expectantly. Derek gave her a half smile and turned and walked out of the hotel room. She followed.

It was a quiet drive.

She didn't say anything as he parked in front of his trailer. In fact she hadn't said anything to him in the last half-hour.

"So," Derek said finally as they stood in the predawn darkness on the lawn outside of his trailer.

Addison's face remained devoid of feeling. It was as if she was no longer capable of emotion.

"Addie you look like I brought you out here to kill you."

Addison didn't react, "The thought crossed my mind."

Derek smiled slightly, "I didn't," He pointed into the darkness, "Look over there."

Addison turned but didn't see anything. Behind her, Derek picked up a cord and plugged it into an exterior outlet.

Addison audibly gasped as one tree lit up with lights.

"Do you like it?" Derek asked walking over to stand beside her, his hands in his pockets.

"Yes," she breathed, unable to look away.

Derek nodded, proud of his handy work, "I think it's a pretty nice Christmas tree."

Addison gave a small smile, "The nicest we have ever had."

"I brought some of our favorite and more waterproof decorations back. I thought that after work you might like to decorate it," he paused, "with me."

Addison gave him a genuine smile for the first time, "I'd like that." They continued to watch the lights sparkle on the tree as the sun started to come up. Slowly Addison turned to faced Derek, "This doesn't change anything does it?"

Derek turned to face her too, "No," he said sadly,"I still have feeling for Meredith but," he paused, "I want to spend Christmas with you. I am choosing to spend Christmas with you."

Addison considered this. "This is the second time that you have chosen me."

Derek nodded, "Yes it is."

Addison sighed and turned back to the Christmas tree, "Maybe third times the charm."