Introduction: Who Are you?

This is where I'm supposed to reveal my life story isn't it? One of those places people go, like bars, to get everything that's been bothering them their whole lives off their chests. Trust me, you don't want to know the things that have been bothering me my whole life, in fact I'm pretty damn sure I don't want to tell you. It's one of those things where I know I come off as the bad guy so I'm just going to smile and nod and pretend like I'm not that guy - even if I am.

I can give you my name though, Dr. Derek Shepherd. I'm a Neurosurgeon at Seattle Grace Hospital in Washington. I was a big name on the East Coast, New York primarily before I decided to move to Seattle and work for my mentor, Richard Webber. Why move from the hustle and bustle big city that I used to love? I stopped being able to breathe in New York, I woke up one day (metaphorically speaking, my epiphany actually came after work and after Addison - came) and realized that I just couldn't do it anymore. The life I was living wasn't the life I imagined for myself (especially the part where Addison and Mark were screwing in my bed).

I hung up my house in the Hamptons and my Armani Suits and then moved into a lovely little trailer in Seattle. Why? Didn't I say this wasn't going to be me revealing my life story? Ok fine, you want a candid answer, my wife cheated on me with my best friend. That's what I'd call an Epiphany.

Truthfully, it was the best decision I've ever made. I don't really miss New York or the life I left behind. I don't miss Addie either because she decided it would be a good idea to follow me. I knew this was a trick; you're trying to make me feel vulnerable so I'll open up and tell all my dirty little secrets to you. Guess what? All my dirty little secrets can pretty much be found out if you walk through the halls of Seattle Grace. Seems like everyone knows my business around there; the Hospital is like High School and trust me I didn't like High School that much.

I'll save you the trouble. I'm a bastard, just ask anyone, no I'm serious ask them. They'll tell you I lied and then hurt people and maybe I did but life isn't so damn cut and dry as people make it seem. You step foot in my shoes for a whole day and then you'll have the right to tell me how to live my life differently. Until then? Just shut up.

I'm Derek Shepherd, or Derek, or Dr. Shepherd – or apparently to some people I'm Dr. McDreamy. I'm a surgeon but look at it this way - at least I'm not an intern.