Annie was starting her final year of medical school. Teddy couldn't believe how fast the last three years had flown and how much Annie had grown in that time. Teddy had some time off and flew to Boston to spend the week with Annie.

"Mama," Annie said, "which residencies should I apply to?"

"All of them," Teddy said, "you apply everywhere and see where you match and what offers you get. We can't be picky at this stage."

"I really want Grey Sloan," Annie said.

"I know and that can be your first choice," Teddy replied, "but you need to pick others as well. For seattle Seattle Prysbetarian has a good program, you could also consider Portland, LA, San Francisco if you like the west coast."

"I want to go back to the west coast," Annie said, "I miss it. Boston isn't home."

"I know you're a west coast girl," Teddy said, "but keep your options open. I loved my time in Florida."

"I wish you were still in Seattle," Annie said.

"It's just not in the cards for me," Teddy said, "they want to extend my contract and it would be a move to a higher rank if I did."

"Why not come back," Annie asked, "do you want to move up and have more responsibility."

"It's a good time," Teddy said, "you'll have even less time off as a resident and you won't need me as much after this year."

"You and Chris are the only family I see. I need you," Annie said.

"But you won't have time to come to Germany on your breaks," Teddy said, "I'll still come see you wherever you are. But why is Grey Sloan still in the running with Christina gone for cardio?"

"It's home," Annie said, "I need to go home. I talked to Christina and Uncle Owen. They said the new head of cardio Maggie Pierce is excellent and young. They said she's full of new ideas and enthusiasm. I want people who love what they do and want to teach. It lets me be taught by Webber, Bailey and Uncle Owen."

"Webber and Bailey would be great to do your foundation and basics," Teddy said, "you'll be able to see trauma with Owen and April."

"I was talking to Josh and his uncle just interviewed for a cardio position at Grey Sloan, you said he was a good surgeon." Annie pointed out.

"He would be a good teacher and he knows who you are. But most people at Grey Sloan will know you though me," Teddy said.

"They have a three week sub internship in January that I've applied to," Annie said, "it's one of my clinical blocks and I want to go check it out. It gives me three weeks to prove I belong there."

"Where are you applying for your other out of town one," Teddy asked.

"I applied to a rural medicine one that would be in the middle of nowhere, one that would go up to the Canadian arctic which I think I'm a shoe in for having Canadian citizenship, I'm interested in a cardio one in San Antonio," Annie said.

"How many did you apply to," Teddy asked.

"Anything with a cardio or surgical component," Annie replied, "about 60 in total. I should find out next week which ones I got."

"I have a good feeling about Grey Sloan," Teddy said, "when it's confirmed why don't I call Evelyn and see if you can stay there. She'll be happy to have you."

"She'd do that," Annie asked.

"She's lonely," Teddy said, "she'll love your company."

"I don't think the programs know our names," Annie said, "we get a confirmation number. And the people in Seattle knew Annie McKellar, all of my applications are as Grace."

"They'll figure it out," Teddy said, "I know Owen removed himself from all residency applications and interviews to make it impartial. He's stepping down as chief, he just wants to operate."

"Who will be chief now," Annie asked.

"I've heard Miranda Bailey," Teddy replied.

"Baliey won't give me a shot," Annie siad.

"She will but you have to prove your worth the chance," Teddy said, "she will make sure you do what you need to and have everything you need before she'll accept you."

"I've checked their list four times and the only thing I don't have yet is my MD," Annie replied.

"And you'll have that by the time you start your residency you're on track," Teddy said.

"If you don't stay in Germany what would you do," Annie asked.

"I'll come back and find something near where you get your residency," Teddy said, "hopefully meet someone."

"Dating still impossible in Germany," Annie asked.

Teddy laughed, "yes."

"Owen is single," Annie said, "finally make your move."

"Christina didn't leave him that long ago and Arizona said he was getting close to Ameila Shepard," Teddy said.

"Derek's sister," Annie asked, "she took over his department when he passed. I feel bad for Meredith and the kids."

"We know how it feels to lose someone like that," Teddy agreed, "from what I've heard Mereidth is okay. But I won't get in between Owen and what makes him happy."

"Was he happy with Christina," Annie asked, "or Beth?"

"No," Teddy said, "so why would he be happy with me?"

"Because you're you," Annie said, "he loves you, he always has."

"Not like that," Teddy said, "I won't mess up the friendship. And you can't talk missy you're doing the same with Josh."

"I'm a med student," Annie said, "when do I have time to date?"

"All the time you hang out with Josh," Teddy said.

"Are you okay if he comes for dinner tonight," Annie asked, "we usually have dinner and watch Game of Thrones on sunday."

"What is Game of Thrones," Teddy asked.

"It's a medieval fantasy series," Annie said, "Josh really likes it and it's grown on me. It's graphic though. I don't know if you'll like it."

"I'll try one episode," Teddy said, "why don't we order food."

"Pizza," Annie suggested.

"I haven't had pizza in ages," Teddy said.

"Telling Josh to pick it up," Annie said, "preferences?"

"I eat anything," Teddy said.

"Peperoni it is," Annie replied, "I'll make a salad and we have wine."

A while later Josh knocked on the door. Annie greeted him with a quick hug.

"Mama is here," Annie said.

"It's good to see you Josh," Teddy greeted.

"It's been a while," Josh replied, "how are you?"

"I'm good, happy to have a few days off," Teddy said, "have you started thinking about where you want to do your residency?"

"I'm looking west coast," Josh said, "my parents are in Portland."

"Do you have preferences," Teddy asked.

"I've really liked what Annie has said about Grey Sloan," Josh said, "we've both applied to their three week sub internship. I'm looking at it like a three week interview."

"It's a great opportunity if we can go," Annie said.

"It would be," Teddy said, "I like the idea of considering the sub internship, a three week interview. It will really let them get to know you if you can go."

"Anywhere we go for that is a three week interview," Annie replied.

"Josh have you considered a surgical speciality yet," Teddy asked.

"I like neuro or trauma," Josh said, "ortho and general are my backups."

"Cardio or trauma," Annie said, "back up in general or peds."

"Good programs for all of those at Grey Sloan," Teddy replied, "Steph where are you applying?"

"I'd like to check out the west coast as well but will be applying to a few programs in Texas," Stephanie replied, " I like OB or pediatrics maybe neonatal. I'm not a surgeon and I like babies."

"All of those will have a surgical component," Teddy said.

"I know but it's not the focus," Stephanie said, "I ran into Amy our room mate in first year today. She's trying to be a psychiatrist, that girl was crazy."

"Amy was different," Annie agreed, "remember when she copied my genetics paper."

"That was insane," Stephanie said, "how was she not expelled for that."

"Because the proof was inconclusive," Annie said, "we couldn't prove who was the original author. You and I knew the truth but the politics were complicated."

"I wouldn't want her as my doctor," Stephanie said, "have you had classes with her this year?"

"Not really," Annie said, "just that ethics class we all had to take."

Josh added, "I had to do an ethics project with Amy Black, she didn't know what she was talking about."

"Stay away," Annie suggested.

"From what you've said over the years shes the type that will start her residency then not pass her intern exam," Teddy said, "there's a reason we test you so many times over the years, weed out the weak."

"The weak," Annie asked.

"If you can't think critically on your MLE exams or intern exams you don't have the skills to be a doctor," Teddy said.

"Is it GOT night," Stephanie asked.

"It is," Annie replied, "Josh ordered Pizza and I made a salad."

"We have chips," Stephanie said, "and momma sent a care package with snickerdoodles."

Teddy laughed, "we're all set then."

Teddy sat down with Annie and her friends to enjoy pizza and a show that was way too violent for her tastes. She also realized this was the second season of the show and they had all been watching for a while. Listening to the chatter Teddy felt lonely, her friends were scattered around the globe leading their own lives and she knew that in 4 days when she got back to her apartment it would be empty. She wanted people around, wanted the life she had with Henry. What Annie was building. Teddy knew that she should keep online dating and trying to meet someone but it was getting harder. She knew what she wanted in a man and if she was honest with herself who she wanted. Teddy had loved Owen since the day she met him, but that ship had sailed long ago, it was too late now. He was moving on again without her.

Teddy texted Owen, "in boston with Annie. How are you?"

Owen, "good, when did you get to boston?"

Teddy , "yesterday. Hanging out with her , Josh and Stephanie. I get a few days now with them then she comes for Christmas."

Owen, "have they started thinking about next year."

Teddy, "yes both want GSMH. trying to get into that new subintern three week program."

Owen, "I saw one with Altman on it. Bailey liked the application so did Webber. Letters should come out next week. If they choose Annie does she want to stay with my mom?"

Teddy, "i'll tell her to call evelyn if she gets it. I'd rather her go to your moms then be in a hotel for the three weeks."

Owen, "she'll be happy to have Annie's company."

Teddy, "How are things with Amelia?"

Owen, "i don't know. She's hot and cold. She wants to be with me one day then won't talk to me the next."

Teddy, "what can I do?"

Owen, "just listen. There's not much you can do Teddy."

Teddy, "I wish I could help. You sound so lonely."

Owen, "so do you. You need more in your life than Annie. Let your self love again."

Teddy, "I date but they're just all horrible. If they're nice their ugly, if they're hot they're an asshole."

Owen, "sorry. What about that guy you had gone out with?"

Teddy, "Klause, turned out to be stupid. He just wanted a mother for his boys but wasn't willing to accept my daughter. Yes 24 is not the same as 7 and 10 but she's still my girl."

Owen, "she's important to you and will always be your daughter. I know that. Come see me soon."

Teddy, "I can't, what would Amelia say?"

Owen, "she knows you're my best friend. Why would it upset her?"

Teddy," unless it's Christina I don't usually go over well with your girlfriends. Beth hated me."

Owen, " you intimidated Beth, she was jealous. Amelia is confident she trusts me. come or I can come see you."

Teddy, "we'll see. I miss you though."

Owen, "I miss you two."