The new year was six days old and Izzie had been waiting for what seemed like a million years for Alex. Would it have killed him to have picked up Mr. Bell's invention to wish her a "Happy New Year"? Were his fingers broken? Godsakes! He had already missed christmas. Okay, so she's still angry with him. Who wouldn't be? With that Olivia! The thought of her and the mention of her name made Izzie nauseous. She had wanted to ring in the new year with him. Well, that was before he broke her heart. Not that she had expected him to go crawling on his knees begging for forgiveness, but he could have called. He should have called. Hell! She even helped him with his board exam.

Board exam! It terrified Izzie that he might not pass. She could only imagine how Alex felt. So, he's a lot preoccupied right now. His future was at stake. How could she have been so selfish? Alright, she's probably the last thing on his mind right now. His job's on the line. Maybe, she'll forgive him for not calling her on new years. She crosses her fingers and hopes he'll pass. And after that? He'll make amends with her. He'd better!

Izzie laid her hand on her chest as if hanging on to her heart, her broken heart. A part of her hates him for what he's doing to her inside, but, the other half still loves him.

Happy New Year, Izzie. Alex had wanted to take her in his arms as she passed him around the corner of the hospital corridor, hold her close and whisper in her ears just how much he loves her. Only, the arrogant, hot shot, Alex Karev was afraid to. He broke her heart. What possible reason could he say to her? He admitted he was such an ASS to have treated her the way he did. He should be so fortunate to have someone like Izzie to have a slight interest in him, with her looks and brains. He spent new year's eve at the hospital. At the strike of midnight, Alex had thought of giving her a call. But, decided against it. All he needed was to hear a slam on the other end of the line. Instead, he sat alone in the locker room while everyone else was celebrating 2006.

Alex had been worried about his future at Seattle Grace. Alright, he tells himself. After everything is over, when he finally passes his board, he will definitely go to Izzie, ask for forgiveness, do whatever, even if he has to crawl on bended knees.

Alex feels the pounding in his chest as he clutched his heart. He's never felt anything of the sort where it seems like his heart would actually explode. But then, he has never fallen in love with anyone until Izzie came into his life.