It was a nice day. Not too hot or too chilly, with a gentle breeze that made her red hair sway in the wind while she lounged on her deck. Henry was gone. Him and Jake were downtown at one of those dreadful model train exhibits. Henry didn't like trains but Jake had bribed him with going to the arcade afterwards, which had left her alone. Alone with the sea breeze and her loud mind.

She thought of the short time spent in Seattle and of how much happened in such little time. The transplant should have been the highlight of her stay however Meredith had stolen the spotlight with the whole soulmate thing. Crazy how big and small the world can be all at the same time. One minute you're talking to your ex-husband's widow and the next to your soulmate.

The ringing of the doorbell brought her back from her daydreams. She had been waiting for chinese food. There was nothing like crappy tv and crappy food to fill the brain with anything but problems. Wine could also work or something stronger but the idea of a hangover wasn't very pleasing.

She made her way to the door, grabbing her wallet as she walked by the kitchen counter. As she opened it she felt her heart stop for a second when baby blue eyes stared back at her.

"Meredith? What-"

"If I keep a secret will I get an ice cream party too?"

The question left her brain empty for an instant only registering the fact that Meredith had slightly lifted her shirt a few seconds after the baby blues eyes drifted to the reddish feather on her hip. Addison felt her cheeks grow warm and knew she had flushed considerably.

"Busted?"

"I'd say so."

"Come in." Addison said, averting her eyes sheepishly.

"Never thought I'd see that."

"Yeah well I never thought I'd see many things." She looked back at Meredith, who averted her eyes this time around making her chuckle. "You have my dinner?" She asked, noticing the bag of food in her other hand.

"Yeah. Smells nice. I tipped the driver."

"Thank you." Addison smiled, taking the bag of food from her. "Go on, I'm right behind you."

Meredith timidly walked in and she led her to the living room, offering her a drink. The blonde opted for water instead of wine, which given the situation they were in was a rather good idea. Addison took the food to the kitchen and brought back the cups of water for the two of them. Sitting next to Meredith she noticed just how nervous and fidgety the blonde was so she decided to start or at least try to start with the inevitable conversation.

"So…"

"Yeah." Meredith's voice sounded tiny so the redhead took a deep breath.

"Do we go straight to the point or shall we exchange amenities?" Meredith remained silent and she released a sigh. "Thought so. How was Minnesota?"

"Great. Annoying. Awful."

"In that order? That's one nasty fall."

"Agreed. I tried to make it great again but…" Meredith's voice died out and Addison gave her a small sad smile. The blonde turned away and let out her own sigh. "How long have you known?"

"Hmm what day is it today? I think three days? Yeah, three days."

"You… you didn't…"

"Didn't say?" Addison readily supplied. "Probably because I was afraid." She replied and Meredith turned to look at her again with a frown.

"Afraid?"

"How was your date?" Addison asked, trying to change the subject quickly. Meredith stopped looking at her wringing her fingers. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that."

"How'd you mean it?"

"I don't know."

They remained quiet for a while, the atmosphere heavy and tense. Addison tried to figure out what to say next but her brain had emptied all over again.

"I thought finding my soulmate would be refreshing and happy." Meredith tore through the silence albeit quietly.

"And?"

"It wasn't. It was painful."

Hearing her words hurt her deeply. But what exactly had she expected? Why would Meredith want someone like her? Their past was overwrought by pain much of which she had caused. Swallowing the lump in her throat as tears pricked her eyes she began to ready herself. Lifting an absurd amount of walls to cover herself from whatever the blonde would say next.

"I hurt you." Addison looked at her completely confused as she spoke. "I caused you so much pain. Derek caused you pain and all of it was because of me."

"No."

"I knew you were hurting. I could see it. Hell, I think I could feel you braking slowly. So how could I? How could I feel happy or refreshed?"

"Meredith…"

"I have all of these memories replaying in my head and in most of them your eyes only reflect pain, so much pain and so much hurt. Pain and hurt I put in there. I-"

"Stop!" Addison shouted, taking her face full of tears in her hands, knowing full well her own face was wet with her own tears. "Stop it."

"I'm sorry. And I'm sorry I never said it."

"Meredith, stop it. Please stop." She said, pressing her forehead against hers. "It hurts me more to see you take blame that isn't yours.

"But…"

"Don't."

Meredith quickly closed her mouth, staring at her through teary eyes while she did the same. They stayed like that for a while until the blonde cracked a smile which made her chuckle.

"What?"

"It's tingling. Can you feel it?"

"I guess what they say about the beginning is true." Addison smiled earning herself a smile from the blonde, which quickly withered. Meredith pulled her face away from her hands and looked away. "I-I'm sorry."

"What happens now?" The blonde asked.

"I don't know."

"What were you afraid of?"

"I…" Addison began and pressed her lips together for a few seconds before she continued on. "I was afraid of your reaction. All I could think of was: what if she knows and wants nothing to do with me? What if I tell her and she hates the idea of even letting me be close?"

"Why wouldn't I want you close?"

"Same reason you'd think I wouldn't." She chuckled bitterly. "Meredith, I'm the person who brought so much pain to your life. I walked into it and destroyed your happy world."

"It really does hurt."

"What?"

This time it was Meredith who caressed her cheek and Addison couldn't help the whimper that escaped her.

"Watching you take the blame that doesn't belong to you." Meredith repeated her own words. "Aren't we two peas in a pod? Definitely soulmates." She added, making her chuckle.

"Meredith… is it too late? Are you… Do you… What do you want?"

"You have your life here and I… well I'm in Seattle."

"Right, but what do you want?"

"The kids love you, you know? They sent me here with the purpose of bringing you back. Amelia and even Maggie, who doesn't know you, asked me to do it. Hell, even my mother gave her seal of approval, which isn't an easy feat, even when it was a dream."

"Guess I should feel proud."

"You should."

"It's good to know that they want me but what about you?" She asked wanting, needing, to know. Meredith looked at her for a few seconds as if trying to gather her courage.

"Is it too late to have you? Are we too late? Do you have room for me? Because I want you, Addison." Meredith teared up once more. "I think I've loved you for a very long time."

"I-I want you too. I don't think it's too late. How could it?" She smiled through the tears which ran down her cheeks. "And I have more than enough room for you, Meredith. I'll always have room. I'll never be too full."

Meredith chuckled and surged toward surprising her by pressing her lips to hers. A shock ran through her and she sat still which had the blonde pulling back and beginning to apologize. However, Addison only smiled brighter, taking Meredith's face in her hands and pulling her into a proper kiss.

Do you know what it feels like when you place the last piece of a complex puzzle? Or when you have that one shape in Tetris that completes several rows clearing everything? That's what it felt like, kissing Meredith. It was as if everything fit so perfectly. As if she held a lock and Meredith it's only key.

There were so many sensations. She was burning and drowning and buzzing with electricity. Her heart hammered against her chest and a soothing sensation spread from her mark and across her body. This had been the kiss she had waited for, longed for, most of her life.

Her lips were perfect fit, full and soft, welcoming and magnetic. She didn't know if she'd ever have enough. She could've just kept kissing and tasting but air was needed soon and they pulled away panting with their foreheads pressed to each other.

"That was… that…" Meredith attempted to speak but words seemed to fail her. But she already knew what she'd and also what she wanted next.

"I know. Perfect."

"So then… what happens now?"

Addison was about to reply when there was a knock on the door. She knew who it was by their knock and smiled.

"Now you get to meet my son and we get to break all the news."

"All the news?"

"I get to break them to you too, I guess." She said with a wink, heading towards the door.

"Mommy! I won all of the prizes. I'm awesome!" Henry announced as he walked in with a bag of toys and candy. She stepped out just enough to wave at Jake.

"That's great, little man. We'll just not eat all of that candy in one sitting."

"Ahh."

"No whining, sir."

"Three different ones?"

"Fine. Four different ones." She smiled and filled him with kisses, making him laugh. "Now, how about you come with me. We have a visitor I want you to meet."

"Ok."

"Hello." Meredith smiled a bit timidly at them as they stepped out of the hallway and into the living room. "I'm Meredith and you must be Henry."

"Yup! Hi. She your friend, mommy?"

"Henry, Meredith is actually my soulmate." She explained and watched the boy frown for a bit before his face broke into a wide grin.

"You're mommy's?!"

"It seems like it." Meredith smiled brightly at Henry who was now bouncing next to Addison.

"You found her mommy! You found her!"

"I did."

"She's so pretty. You're so pretty."

"Why thank you." Meredith replied with a chuckle.

"Alright, now there's something else, Henry. Why don't we go sit with Meredith?" She said pointing to the couch. Henry ran and sat next to Meredith while she sat next to him. "Ok, so Meredith lives up in Seattle and…"

"Where you went on the plane?" Henry asked.

"Yes, where I went on the plane. So since she lives over there I-"

"Are we moving?" Henry interrupted her and Meredith's eyes went wide.

"Well uh-"

"Isn't there snow in Seattle?" Henry continued.

"Yes."

"Are there kids to play with there? I'll miss Mason and Lucas and the girls." He said a bit sad. "But we can come visit, right?"

"Well yeah but umm…"

"You're moving back?" Meredith said with fresh tears in her eyes.

"I mean, yes? My research is already being done there and there's a physician crisis and you're there." Addison bit her lip nervously.

"You're moving back?"

"Only if that's ok with you."

"Henry, there's snow and at least three kids, Zola, Bailey, and Ellis. And yes… you're moving." Meredith giggled and brushed the few tears that had escaped her.

"We're moving!" Henry shouted happily before quickly getting up and heading to the stairs.

"Henry, where are you going?" Addison asked.

"To pack. I need to get clothes and shoes and my toys and my Xbox and my comic books. Plus the blanket. Can I start with the toys first?" Her son seemed even more excited with the whole idea than either her or Meredith which made her chuckle.

"Sure."

Henry headed once more towards the stairs but stopped dead in his tracks turning to face them. First he looked at her and after a bit smiled then he ran to Meredith with his cute grin.

"Thank you." He said, placing a kiss on Meredith's cheek. "For making mommy happy."

He smiled and gave her another kiss before running up the stairs. Meredith seemed more stunned than she was, starring after him.

"He knows you." Meredith muttered. "I can see that small glint. Something shimmering in your eyes. Seems he sees it too." She said with a knowing smirk that made her chuckle.

"Meredith… I think I've also loved you for a long time."

Meredith smiled brightly and shuffled over her hands cupping her face and bringing her in for a kiss which was interrupted by the doorbell. The blonde groaned, making her giggle. She placed a kiss on her nose which withered the setting pout, replacing it with a smile.

"Hold that thought."

"Ok." Meredith giggled.

Addison stood but before she got to the actual hallway leading to the door she heard it open. She frowned a bit confused, the only other person that had a key was Jake and Amelia of course but she was back in Seattle. She heard quick steps running down the short hall and Ellis' face popped around the corner.

"Ellis?"

"Addie!" The blonde girl cheered and ran to her crashing herself against her legs.

"What are you… guys?" Meredith said, standing behind her and looking at where Zola and Bailey now stood at the end of the hallway, grinning happily.

"Hi!"The two said together.

"How did you get here? How'd you get in?" Meredith asked.

"I have keys." Amelia announced, popping into view.

"This is a nice place." Maggie said, walking in behind her. "Hello, Addison. I'm Maggie. Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too." Addison smiled. "So do I get a hug from you two?" She asked the kids who quickly made their way to her and gave her a big group hug.

"What're you guys doing here?"

"I figured, knowing Addie, that you'd need a lot of help with packing." Amelia said with a shrug.

"You don't even know if-" Meredith began but was quickly interrupted.

"Yes, I do."

"Are you coming home with us Addie?" Zola asked.

"I umm…"

"Mommy?" Henry said coming down the stairs. "Aunt Amy!" He ran excitedly to Amelia who took him in a hug. "We're moving, Aunt Amy."

"You are?" Amelia smiled down at him.

"You are?" Bailey looked at her and then back at Henry. "Hi, I'm Bailey. And that's Zozo and Ellis."

"Hi. You guys wanna play?" Henry asked, disentangling himself from Amelia.

"Yes!" Bailey and Ellis said, following Henry up the stairs.

"So Addie? Are you and mom going to be together now?" Zola asked, biting her lip. Meredith slipped her hand into hers and she smiled at the girl.

"Yes."

"It worked! Good. We did it." Zola cheered.

"Thanks." Addison winked and felt Meredith press a kiss on her cheek.

"So mom, are you too full?"

"We're never too full of a soul's love. Isn't that right?" Meredith smirked at her daughter.

"Right." Zola giggled.

"Alright then. Let's get packing!" Amelia said and Maggie nodded. "And you two only have ten minutes out on the deck we have work to do. Bailey only allowed us a week to pack her up."

"Bailey knows?" Addison asked.

"And Richard. Sorry he was there when we told Bailey we needed some time off. Plus, I think some of the residents know." Maggie supplied.

"Yeah, I don't think Helm took it well. She's always saying there's a connection." Amelia said with a shrug.

"There's no connection." Addison said a bit harshly. "Meredith's mine." She nearly growled and then felt her cheeks burn. "I… sorry."

"It's fine. I am yours." Meredith smiled and pulled her into a kiss.

"Mom." Zola groaned.

"Mommy stop, we need to pack." Henry's voice rang from the stairs.

"Yes. Addie." Ellis chirped.

"Come on, mom." Bailey joined in.

"Yes. Momma." Ellis giggled, making her and Meredith chuckle while Amelia moved to the stairs pulling Maggie and Zola along.

"Ok. Ok. Ten minutes you two. Let's go guys. Give the soulmates a few."

Once left alone she looked at Meredith and smiled. Meredith mirrored her smile, placing her hands on her waist to bring her closer.

"We're really doing this?" Addison asked.

"Yes." Meredith nodded. "You want to though, right?"

"I so want to."

"It'll be a bit challenging." The blonde warned. "I don't care about our history but others do."

"When has that stopped you? When has it stopped me?" Addison countered. "I'll have you, right?"

"Most definitely." Meredith pressed her forehead against hers. "I found you… well you found me. Now that I have what makes me complete I'll never let go, Addison."

"That's good. Because after everything I don't think I could ever let you go."

Giggles rang from the stairs and they both turned to find four pairs of eyes grinning down at them from the stairs.

"We should've probably gone to the deck." Meredith muttered.

"I agree." She muttered back.

"Moms, let's go." All four kids said running away.

"Did they just…"

"I guess. We should probably go help before Amelia and Maggie come looking too."

"You're right. Ready for this?" Addison said with a bright smile.

"With you? Ready for everything."

That's a wrap you awesome Potatoes. Stay tuned for more updates. I'm working on those. Until then. Stay Awesome!