Chapter 2: Unfortunate Encounter
It had been almost a month and Aelwyne was already one of the most trusted interns much like Bailey had been after she started talking. She was quiet but still approachable. She was also funny which earned her her friends. She was smart and competitive yet compassionate and humble. She was no saint and she was not perfect. She tried to learn from everything. And her humbleness did not mean she'd let people walk all over her. Though very welcoming and approachable she was still very private. She didn't ever talk about her family or friends beyond the people in Seattle Grace.
She had met her other fellow interns, Cristina Yang, George O'Malley, and Alex Karev. Each more different than the next however each had the same thirst for surgery as she did. Karev was difficult, basically a player who slept around with anyone and everyone at the hospital. George was sweet and polite yet he was always trying to outdo Karev, always trying to be better than him, almost like he had a chip on his shoulder. Well not almost he for sure had the chip. Cristina was very smart, driven and sometimes arrogant but once you got to know her she was caring. She knew her stuff and she knew that she knew and everyone knew how good she was. If they didn't she'd show them. While the boys had been easy to get along with as well as Cristina and Meredith, Izzie just didn't seem to like Aelwyne. Especially because Cristina, Meredith, and Aelwyne had grown very close in really little time.
"I don't understand what's so good about her." Izzie huffed in the locker room.
"Who?" Alex asked.
"Lady Aelwyne." She said rolling her eyes. "Like what's so good about her? She's nothing special"
"You're just jealous trailer Barbie. You can tell Aelwyne has class and she's smart. But the thing about her is that she doesn't try too hard. She is actually one of the few people if not the only one that's genuine. And that's what separates her from you." He said and started to walk towards the door.
"Plus there's the fact that she is way beyond hot. Like her eyes alone." as he said that Aelwyne walked in.
"Who's beyond hot?" She asked, raising her brow.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" Izzie fumed still in front of her locker.
"See ya sweetness" Alex said with a wink as he walked out.
"Are you ok Iz?" Aelwyne attempted. She knew ever since she got here Izzie had not liked her one bit. She knew she had done nothing but she still tried.
"Fine." She slammed the locker door and stomped out.
Cristina and Meredith were close behind Aelwyne and witnessed the whole exchange.
"The hell is her problem?" Cristina said as she walked in.
"Maybe she needs to get laid." Meredith giggled.
"I'll get her a man. Just you wait." Cristina said as she changed into scrubs.
"Let her be. It's fine. She doesn't like me is all. Not everyone has to. I mean I don't really care." Aelwyne added as she changed herself.
"But you're so easy to like. Then again I'm happy all of that isn't directed at me and McDreamy" Meredith said, a bit sarcastically pulling on her coat.
"McDreamy" sang Cristina and Aelwyne laughing. Meredith shot them a 'whatever' look and then laughed herself.
"It's true though. Maybe she is a little more jealous than me." Cristina said.
"There's not-" Aelwyne was cut off by Meredith.
"Umm. Yes there is. But it's good. We push each other because of it." She finished.
"Are you three just about done or will we have to wait for you?" Bailey was standing in the doorway, pursed lips and glaring at them.
"Done!" They said in unison and rushed behind her.
Rounds were done quickly. Then they were off to their assignments. Aelwyne and Meredith would be with Shepherd today. So they went looking for Meredith's McDreamy. They found him in the gallery filling out some paperwork. He asked them to do his post ops as there was nothing in yet for him. And off they went.
By the time they were done there was a surgery going on. Dr. Bailey and Dr. Weber were working together. Derek still sat in the gallery glancing down and back to his papers from time to time. Aelwyne and Meredith sat with him and watched. Richard looked up and invited one of them to scrub in. Quick Rock-Paper-Scissors had Meredith running down to scrub in.
Everything seemed fine until Richard dropped a retractor. He turned the surgery over to Bailey and walked out. Both Aelwyne and Derek leaned in.
"There's something wrong Derek." Aelwyne broke the silence.
"Don't worry I'll find out what it is" Derek said standing up. "Stay and watch. In case you are needed." He finished walking out.
Aelwyne leaned back and waited dutifully in case she was indeed needed. She was not but she stayed put anyway.
A few hours later and after the whole syphilis speech both Meredith and Aelwyne were paged by Shepherd. Richard walked out as they walked in.
"How well can you keep a secret?" Derek asked with a smile.
Aelwyne, Meredith, and Bailey had been enlisted to the team who would work with the chief to remove a tumor. They were not to tell anyone of the procedure. Once done Bailey had both Meredith and Aelwyne watch over Richard while she went to go off on Yang and Izzie. Meredith was not a good liar.
"Mind if I step out to the shower first? Please." Begged Aelwyne. And with a chuckle Meredith sent her on her way.
As she came back Meredith was walking out.
"He's awake and he can see." She said with a sad smile and kept on walking.
"Chief, you're up. I'm glad." Aelwyne said as she walked in.
"That I am. Aelwyne I need a favor." Richard said still sounding sluggish.
"Whatever you need sir." She replied.
"There's a doctor coming in from New York for a consult. She is one of the best in the country. And she was also my student. I need you to greet her and show her the hospital. Then bring her to me." He explained slowly closing and opening his eyes.
"Sure. I can do that. What's her name chief?" She asked urgently because he was falling asleep.
"Addison. Addison Montgomery… be at front desk.." and with that he was asleep.
Aelwyne adjusted his blanket and checked all the monitors to ensure he was alright. She told the nurse to page her if anything happened. Then she was off to find the new doctor.
She made it to the information desk and then saw Derek and Meredith.
"Hey guys. Wait, you're leaving?" She asked.
"Yeah I thought I'd get us some food. Was just about to text you." Meredith replied.
"Oh perfect. I'm starving." Aelwyne smiled.
As the whole exchange took place a red haired woman approached the group. And stood slightly behind Aelwyne.
"Bring me something good McCouple" Aelwyne chuckled. "Derek, it was a joke. Geez it looks like I said something about death." She continued after seeing his face grow pale and his eyes go wide in shock.
He turned to Meredith and apologized then asked the woman behind Aelwyne what she was doing here.
Aelwyne turned fast and then she saw her. A beautiful woman with green eyes and red hair. She was saying something but Aelwyne could not hear she just looked at her. And then…
"Hi. I'm Addison Shepherd, and you must be the woman who's been screwing my husband." She said to Meredith in as a matter of fact tone.
If Aelwyne was in shock, Meredith was worse. Addison turned her attention to Aelwyne and smiled. Then she turned to Derek. In an instant all four were there and then Meredith had scurried away without a word. Aelwyne watched her go as she spied Cristina. One look from her had Cristina running after Meredith.
Derek tried to grab her arm and Aelwyne backed off.
"Please make sure she's ok" he pleaded.
"You're a pig." She spit out. "And she's fine. Cristina has got her. I can't leave." She finished.
She turned to Addison and swallowed hard. "The chief asked me to give you a tour and take you to see him. I'll be over there when you're ready Dr. Shepherd." She said simply and walked towards the elevators.
Husband and wife had their discussion. Aelwyne just watched and texted Cristina to check on Meredith. 'How could he?He had a wife. How could he do that to her?' Aelwyne thought to herself. She was still lost in thought when she felt a gentle tap on her shoulder.
"Hi, Derek said your name was Aelwyne." Addison said pulling Aelwyne away from her thoughts.
"Yes that's me. Aelwyne Neirhem. And you're Addison Montgomery?" She asked quietly.
"Yes that's my maiden name. I'm sorry about the way you met me. How about you just take me to see Richard? I'll find my way tomorrow." She replied sweetly.
Why is she so pretty? What the hell is wrong with me?
"Sure. This way then" Aelwyne mouth had gone dry. Her heart racing.
She motioned for Addison to follow. She was so confused. She didn't understand what was happening to her. But she kept walking with that hot woman following behind.
And there is Addison. Lol we'll see how we do moving forward. See if there is something there for you guys. I'm already working on the next few chapters so expect the update soon. Comment and let me know what you think.
