Thank you guys so much for all the reviews! I'm glad people respond so well to the story. Here's the next chapter. Please keep up the reviews…they're like drugs for me! And any suggestions of what you want to see are TOTALLY welcome because I have a lot of ideas in my head and now just need direction. Thanks and Enjoy!
1:00 p.m.
Derek came upon Richard, examining the board as he loved to do. A smooth board meant a smooth hospital, and that's just the way he liked it.
"Nice, Chief. Everything's running well. It's a good change."
"Watch yourself, Shepherd. You and your big mouth might find a lot of trouble coming your way if you're not careful. Women don't like smart men."
"Adele keeps a tight leash on you huh?" Derek said with a smirk.
"Cute. Real cute. Just you wait." Richard and Derek reached the elevator bank, and waited together to get on. "You and Addison are just getting started. Women love to have control, over everything."
"Is that so?"
"Oh, you have so much to learn."
"I feel like an intern all over again." Richard loved having Derek around. They had established an exemplary relationship back when he was an intern, and now they were more like colleagues instead of student-teacher. Of course, his smart mouth could use some work, but Richard knew Addison well enough to know she'd whip him into shape real fast.
"You have no idea." With that, the elevator doors opened to Addison, head buried deep in the newspaper she was holding.
"Speak of the devil."
"What?" Addison hadn't even realized the elevator had stopped, much less that there were people in front of her. "Well, if it isn't my two favorite men, hanging out. What were you two talking about?"
"Oh, nothing special. I have a hot date and Richard was giving me pointers."
"That's cute. Keep joking like that and he might have to give you some on how to pick up women."
"See what I mean. Whipped! I'll take the stairs, let you two lovebirds finish talking." Richard walked off, huge smile on his face. He loved those two: not only were they crucial to making the hospital one of the best on the west coast, but they perfect for each other, and finally both realized it.
"Going my way smart ass?"
"Depends. What's in it for me?" Instead of responding, Addison reached out to Derek's lab coat and pulled him in with her. Derek, regaining his footing, spun Addison into the closest wall, kissing her gently. Addison pulled back quickly, wanting to make sure a message got sent.
"You really better watch yourself, mister. I don't take well to smart-mouthing."
"I'm sorry, babe. I guess I'll just have to make it up to you." This time, Derek sensually touched her lips with his, making her knees go weak.
"I love it when you do that. Where have you been all day? I feel like I haven't seen you."
"Surgery. Long surgery. I think I did something to my back. It's been killing me since yesterday."
"Remind me later and I can look at it."
"This is why I adore you so. What are your lunch plans?"
"Well this hot shot on neuro-surge asked me out and I said yes. Not sure how to break it to my boyfriend." Derek's look was not one of happiness. "Hey, two can play at the game. I told you to watch yourself." The elevator reached Addison's destination, but before she could fully leave the elevator, Derek pulled her back in for one more kiss, deciding to send a message of his own. They were interrupted by a very unhappy Bailey.
"I don't need to see that. Could you two get a room or something?" Addison pulled back, startled and embarrassed. Derek found it very amusing.
"Dr. Bailey, didn't see you there."
"Apparently! Can we round on your new patient in 10?"
"Sure. See you up there, everyone." Her full intern-staff had witnessed the little ordeal. Walking away, she pulled a still smirking Derek with her. Addison smacked him lightly on the arm. "This isn't funny. What about this is so amusing?"
"What's the big deal? Bailey runs the place and she's a resident. She's a big girl, I think she's seen kissing before."
"Her interns?"
"Grown-ups too, Add. Look I have to run. Coffee later?"
"Fine. You know you're a piece of work."
"I'm getting that a lot lately." Throwing her a smile, he sauntered off to the rest of his day. He's too adorable to stay mad at. Damn him.
2:00 p.m.
"Dr. Montgomery."
"Great, you guys are all here. Izzie, would you like the honors of presenting?"
"Sure, thanks. Patient is a 27 year old female, seven months pregnant. She was shopping when she experienced early on-set contractions. She was placed on mandatory bed rest and has been here almost two weeks now."
"Thank you Dr. Stevens. Alright, how should we proceed?"
"Continue with IV fluids and pre-placental abruption drugs to keep the baby stable and in the womb as long as possible."
"Good, Yang. Grey, optimal period of gestation?"
"About 40 weeks."
"Good. Karev, treatment for pre-term labor beyond the scope considered safe?"
"Well, if the baby falls out of the 30 week range, lung underdevelopment is likely. The patient is coming up on that, so it is less cause for concern. However, hyperbaric chambers have been known to increase lung function."
"Very good. Nice work with them Dr. Bailey."
"Thank you Dr. Montgomery. Alright, keep it moving people."
"Izzie could you hang back for a minute, assuming that's okay with you Miranda."
"Of course. Just catch up Stevens."
"Sure thing. What can I do for you Dr. Montgomery?"
"Stevens, you show a real gift with my specialty. Your great with the patients and show all the markers for a great neo-natologist. I was wondering, well hoping, that you'd consider my field as your specialty. I have a lot to teach, and you seem like a great candidate to learn one on one. So think it over, and get back to me whenever with your decision."
"Wow, I'm honored. Thank you for the vote of confidence."
"Your welcome."
6:00 p.m.
Addison entered the locker room, particularly exhausted from her day. She opened her locker, only to find a post-it on the inside that read: Addi- I got called into an emergency surgery and I didn't want you to think I left. The keys to my car are in your locker. I figured you could grab a movie or something while I finish up and then we could have a quiet night in the trailer. I'll be done around 7, so swing back for me then. Love you. D- p.s. you have to do something about my back! Smiling to herself, she posted the note back on the locker door and continued changing. At least movie choice was hers. If he gets the massage, we are totally watching a chick-flick.
7:00 p.m.
"Dr. Montgomery."
"Dr. Burke. How are you doing tonight?"
"Fine, yourself?"
"Can't complain."
"What are you still doing here on a Friday night?"
"Finishing up some. Derek had a surgery. What about you? Good looking cardio-thoracic surgeon and you don't have a hot date?"
"Oh, Addison. You underestimate me. She's just getting changed."
"Anyone I know?"
"I forget your new here and don't know all the gossip."
"That wasn't an answer."
"I know." Christina emerged from the locker room, interrupting their stare. She didn't approach, just waited for Burke to meet her.
"Seriously?" Burke simply smiled back. "Nice. She's feisty."
"I know. Good night Addison. Give Dr. Shepherd my best."
"Preston, quick question. Why don't you just call him Derek?"
"Where's the fun in that?" With that, he walked away towards Christina. Addison was left to smile at herself, especially with the frustration it brought Derek. It was so minute, and unimportant, and because he cared so much, it just made him… Derek.
"What's so funny?"
"Nothing. Nothing at all. You ready?"
"If you are."
"Yes. Here you go. Thanks." Addison handed the chart she was working on to the nurse, gathered her belongings, and caught up with Derek. She took his extended arm, and they walked towards the exit.
"What did you rent?"
"Oh, you'll see."
"I don't like the sound of that."
"You shouldn't. But I'll make it worth your while."
10:00 p.m.
"Addison, you're my hero. My back feels amazing. I don't know what the hell I'd do without you."
"Be miserable, alone, and have a very tight back. What did you do to yourself anyway?"
"No idea. And I don't care. I'd do it again for another massage like that."
"I'm sure you would. Now that you have had your part of the evening, it's time for mine." Before Addison could finish her thought, the pagers on the table began to beep. "Yours or mine?"
"Mine. It's probably Mr. Anderson's frontal lobe. It hurts me to miss movie night, but I need to take this. I'll be back as soon as I can."
"Fine. Come here." She gave him a quick kiss on the lips before he was out the door. I'll just read until he gets back. Wouldn't want him to miss the movie.
12:00 a.m.
"Hey."
"Hi. How was surgery?" Derek came over and kissed Addison's cheek, undressing as he went.
"Quick, intense, and draining. I don't want to talk about work though. Glasses?" Derek plopped down on the bed, visibly tired, and propped himself up on one elbow.
"Contacts hurt. I decided to read instead of watching the movie without you. I knew how excited you were to see it."
"Thank god. I was so worried. Gimme. I'll put it in."
"Thanks sweetie. Come lie down, you look beat."
"I am." Derek plops back down, is head on Addison's stomach.
"Comfortable?"
"Very. You have a very comfy tummy."
"Derek, stop tickling me! You know how I get!"
"Exactly." Their laughing was interrupted by a phone call to the trailer. "Who would be calling us this late and not just paging?"
"No idea. Can you grab the phone?"
"Hello?" Derek could only hear Addison's side of the conversation through the muddling of the phone. "Hang on. It's Paul. He sounds anxious."
"Paul? What's wrong? Whoa, slow down. What happened to dad?" Now it was Addison's turn for half the conversation, but Derek's half was extremely worrisome. "Alright, put the doctor on your not making sense." Addison's 'what the hell' look told Derek to fill her in while waiting for the doctor.
"My dad apparently passed out and hit his head. He woke up, but then went out again and now he's stable. My family is freaking out. Hold on he's here. Hi yes this is Dr. Shepherd. My brother isn't great with medical terminology. What's your assessment? Ok. Can you put Paul back on please? Thank you. Alright, Paul. He's going to be fine. They said that everything looks good. Dude, you have to slow down. Put mom on. Okay mom are you calm enough to talk? Look, the doctor's confident…." Before Derek could continue his mom began to let out her emotions, loudly. "Mom, I'll be on the first flight to Maine. Okay I'll call you when I land. Bye." Hanging up the phone with relief, he glanced at Addison, still with the same face.
"Details, please. Is your dad okay?"
"The doctors out there aren't worried, but my families' lost it. They want me to come and be there to explain all the medical stuff and examine him myself. I'll leave in the morning, I guess. The doctor seemed perfectly comfortable in his assessment, but I'll feel better once I see him. God this is just the longest day ever!"
"Come here." Motioning to herself still in bed under the covers, Derek gladly fell in to her open arms and let her fingers run through his hair. "Tomorrow, we can get up and book you a flight. I'll drop you off and then talk to Richard. I don't see him having a problem with it. If you want we can hop online and book the tickets tonight."
"No. I want to stay right here. Forever." Playing with her fingers, Derek slowly began to drift off. Addison, knowing his state, let him drift off on top of her. She continued to massage his hair, loving its soft feel. Knowing he was out cold, Addison removed herself from the bed, put the blanket over him, and went to his laptop to buy the tickets. Getting herself situated, she spun to watch him. God he's peaceful like that. Not a thing would wake him up. She was right. After buying the tickets, she joined him in bed, careful not to move him from his euphoria.
10:30 a.m.
"Your flights' here." Derek and Addison rose from their airport seats as Derek's plane began to board. "You have everything?"
"Boarding pass, wallet, watch, phone…" Derek paused, continuing to pat himself down to find something he missed. "I think that's all. Oh, and you of course." Derek pulled her in for a romantic kiss.
"You realize that's our last kiss for a while."
"Good point." Derek dropped his luggage, and took her in to his arms to make sure she felt that kiss until he got back. "Wouldn't want you to forget me while I'm away."
"Impossible. You should go. Call me when you land."
"I will. I'll miss you."
"I know. I'm unforgettable. Have a safe flight." Waving as Derek walked through the terminal, Addi felt a pang in her chest. She hadn't been apart from Derek for more than a night since they were together, and she was really going to miss him. She hadn't realized how much he meant to her until just now.
2:30 p.m.
"Any word from Derek?"
"His plane's not due to land until around 3."
"You miss him don't you?"
"How could you tell?"
"You have that look in your eyes. Remember your internship with me? I saw that look a lot. It's sadness."
"How could I forget Richard?" She smiled at him, knowing she was past what he did to her, and that it was making her a better doctor for it.
"Excuse me, Dr. Montgomery?" Both Addison and Richard spun around to an awaiting O'Malley.
"What's up George?"
"Our newest Bailey-replacement needs a consult. Do you have a moment?"
"Of course. Richard, I'll tell you when I hear from him."
"Thank you."
"Thanks Dr. Montgomery. I better take this page. Karev and Yang why don't you come with me?"
"Sure." They both responded unenthused, gesturing to their fellow doctors behind the resident's back.
"Mrs. Mitchell, any more questions and the nurse will page me."
"Thanks."
"Izzie why don't you monitor her vitals and keep me posted?"
"Sure." Addison, George, Izzie, and Meredith had all reached the nurses' station. Addison was skimming her newest patient's chart more in depth, but easily overheard the interns' conversation.
"That's the third new one this week. We aren't that bad a group are we?"
"It's just them. I mean take Dr. Schultz: she's weird! Like seriously weird."
"I never thought I'd miss Bailey so much." Addison had heard about enough, and decided to offer her services before leaving.
"You know guys, and don't repeat this or I'll deny it, but if you can manage to chase this last one off I'll put in a request with Richard to take over until Bailey has her baby."
"Seriously?"
"Why not? You guys are a great group and you know my preference towards interns. Just let Dr. Schultz down gently and I'll speak to the chief. That is if you want me."
"Are you kidding? This is fantastic. We'd love to have you." Izzie responded first, clearly thrilled.
"Alright then. Stevens keep me posted." Addison walked away, but as she turned the corner, peaked back towards the group she had just left. They all looked genuinely excited, making her equally as thrilled. Seattle was turning out to be the best thing that Addison could have done. Unfortunately, her utopia was about to be severely intruded upon.
Okay I know you hate me but I'm ending here. Sorry the update took so long. Softball started and I'm swamped. I'm writing the next one right now, but I felt bad leaving you guys hanging. Next time we will see the return of a love/hate character you all asked about in the reviews! If you can't figure it out, ask a friend! Please review on this one and I'll update ASAP!