Dislclaimerageness….same as prior chappies
Song: Closing Time by Semisonic
Btw: the new character's looks are based off of Michael Vartan, just incase anyone needs a visual, and, I don't own the name Michael, I just figured to stick with it cause it worked for him in Alias….
This chapter is kinda a subplot with a major revelation at the end, so stick with it.
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Closing time - open all the doors and let you out into the world.
Closing time - turn all the lights on over every boy and every girl.
Closing time - one last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer.
Closing time - you don't have to go home but you can't stay here
Meredith POV:
There is a reason why I don't get emotionally attached to a lot of things. One of which is people. Yeah, you could find a guy and live a few happy years together, but in the end, both of you are separated. Be it by death or just disappointment. And when you lose that… that thing, you are so torn up inside. Its like you don't even want to live anymore. The lowest a person can get is when someone they love goes away, and you know that there is no chance to get them back. But you will keep on trying. You will destroy every one's lives as you try to get back what you have lost. And if you do end up getting that very thing back, you know you are just going to lose it again, but at that point you don't really care anymore. It feels like you just cleared the Berlin Wall. And right now, I am somewhere between the rabid dogs and the barbed wire fence. So I guess I will just keep all of my fences up around me, and solve my troubles the old communist way, build an enormous frickin' wall.
Tv Set: "And So Concludes this History Channel special on the building and life of the Berlin Wall, tune in next week to lift the Iron Curtain once and for all!"
"Who knew the history channel was so good with subliminal messaging…"
"What?" I have a roommate? Since when? Huh…not so bad looking roommate. Brown hair, green eyes, nice hair.
I know who I want to take me home.
I know who I want to take me home.
I know who I want to take me home.
Take me home...
"When did you get here?"
"Nurse wheeled me in a few minutes ago. What are you here for?"
"Complications with a car accident. You?"
"I'm finishing up some new surgeries and kemo, I have had cancer since I was a kid, but mine is advanced, so I volunteered as a guinea pig, might as well, its free and, my life is a lot less important than a five year old's. Name's Michael Bennett, you?"
"Meredith Grey. So what do you do for a living Michael Bennett?"
"Presently, unemployed, for obvious reasons, but I used to own a little coffee shop down the street, my friend is holding the fort for me."
"Ah, I wish I could have done that, must be so relaxing. Do you miss it?"
"More than anything I have ever missed in my life. I walked in there and it was like I didn't have cancer. I forgot about everything while I was there, that's the thing I am gonna miss most. I just wish I could step in there again"
"What? You'll be able to go back there again."
"That wont work with me. I hate to be oblivious to anything, so I asked my doctor how long I had left. About ten minutes ago I was told I have about five days left to live, and I get to spend them in a hospital bed."
"I'm sure he is trying to extend that."
"Sounds like you know my brain surgeon."
"Yeah, I do."
"Okay, avoiding that road."
"Thanks for not prying." Oh, doors opening, and its him.
"Michael, how is it going today?"
"Better, now that you moved me over here, I have better company."
"Are you hitting on my intern Mr. Bennett?"
"Intern? Grey, you lied to the dying man? I am baffled."
"I didn't lie, just avoided the subject."
"Which reminds me Dr. Grey you will be discharged today. Mike, time to get you off the drugs and out of bed for a bit."
"But drugs are my friends." Shepard unhooked his IVs. For a man so close to death, he was having the time of his life.
"Grey, you better be my intern tomorrow."
"I think we can arrange that. Dr. Grey, someone will be in here within the next few minutes to get you ready to go."
"See you tomorrow Grey."
"See you tomorrow Michael."
Closing time - time for you to go out to the places you will be from.
Closing time - this room won't be open 'til your brothers or you sisters come.
So gather up your jackets, and move it to the exits - I hope you have found a friend.
Closing time - every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.
Yeah,
The Next Day
It feels good to be back in my scrubs again. And its great to know that my first on rounds is Michael.
"Grey."
"Michael, how is it going today."
"Four. Wow. That's a really small number isn't it."
"They will be the best four days of your life, I can guarantee it."
"Thanks, for not avoiding the statement. Everyone stiffens up when I say that."
"That's because they don't know you. Sit up." I check his heart rate and breathing.
"Touché."
"You look good, I will be out and around today, catching up on things I've missed so, bye."
"See you tomorrow Grey."
"See you tomorrow Michael."
I know who I want to take me home.
I know who I want to take me home.
I know who I want to take me home.
Take me home...
3 Days Left
"Grey, you're late."
"Sorry Michael, ran into an unexpected thing this morning."
"What?"
"Shepard and Addison."
"Ahh, you don't want to talk about it."
This guy has got three days left, might as well explain it to him. So I told him everything, my first day here, the night before that, Derek's wife, and the current situation I am in.
"Wow. I know this wont make sense, but I've felt like you do now. When I found out that I would see my shop for the last time, I cried my eyes out. That was the one thing that I loved most in this life. So, its like you've lost your coffee shop."
"That makes sense. Thanks, crap! I gotta go… sorry Michael I'll see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow Grey."
"See you tomorrow Michael."
Closing time - time for you to go out to the places you will be from...
2 Days Left
"Dr Shepard!"
"Yes, Dr. Grey?"
"Your patient, Michael Bennett, room 227, I was wondering, you know how tomorrow is probably his last day, I was just wondering if I could take him back to his shop. He just misses it so much."
"It is entirely against our regulations, you know that Mer- Dr. Grey."
"Okay, I just, nevermind."
"But I have never been a stifler for rules. So, I think I can get you two out the doors. Just be careful, and bring him back as soon as you can."
"Thank you so much"
I know who I want to take me home.
I know who I want to take me home.
I know who I want to take me home.
Take me home...
1 More Day
"Grey, you didn't show yesterday."
"Quick, get your clothes on!"
"What?"
"Yesterday I spent finding a way to sneak you out of this hospital, just for one day, but I know it will help."
"Thank you so much."
"Come on, lets go." We walked inconspicuously out of the front doors, and drove a few blocks to a familiar street corner.
"She looks just like I left her." We hop out of the car and step into the shop. He inhales deeply and a smile goes on his face.
"He is selling my special."
"What?"
"Tall chocolate caramel latte with a double shot espresso, cant you smell it?"
"No, but I'd sure like to taste it." We sat down at a close table with our coffee. And we talked about random things for an hour or so.
"I have to get you back."
"I know, thanks, I just needed to see her again." I hid the extra coffee I bought in my bag and took him back to the hospital. We got there and he laid down on his bed, but he didn't put his hospital garb back on.
"Well, I have a surprise for you." I pulled out the coffee.
"So she'll be with you forever."
"Thank you." He took a sip of the coffee, then sat it on the bedside table.
"Grey, see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow Michael."
I know who I want to take me home.
I know who I want to take me home.
I know who I want to take me home.
Take me home...
The Next Day
He passed last night. Michael was a great person, with an even greater message. They found him laying with a smile on his face and the empty coffee cup on the table next to him. He also left me a note.
"Grey- just in case, I'm not here tomorrow, remember, don't give up on the things you love. I didn't and look where it got me. I get to stay with mine forever. And remember this Sunday there is that special on the Iron Curtain. Let your walls down Grey, at least to him. Look where walls got the commies, I'll see you again, be it tomorrow or a long time from now. Till then, see you later. –Michael (The Coffee Guy."
So, as long as my love is still around, I am gonna try and get it back. Cause when you're with the one you love is the only time you can actually rest.
Closing time - every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end...
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TBC...sorry about the life lesson chapter...