Lesson Learned

by onemakaveli96

Taking a look back at the moments that made fans fall for Addison & Alex, one has to wonder if it all just was a lesson learned, or signs of a future waiting to be fulfilled. Series of independent ficlets on canon moments between the pair.

11. Palpable

Title: Palpable
Episode: 2x24 ("Damage Case")
Word Count: 100
Rating: K
Note: This is the last one I have for season two, and I blame the lack of a quick update on my plot bunnies wanting to write for other fandoms, but here's this drabble. Enjoy.

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"When I step foot on that elevator and leave, you are going to be the only person on this entire floor responsible for that baby! Do not let me down Karev."

Those condescending words make him think nothing's worse more than this.

"Good work, Karev."

Those words make him sigh in relief internally. Externally, he gives her some sarcastic remark, but he notices her tiny shrug and grin. She sees right past him.

That rattles him more than anything.

As Bailey had said: "You burn the She-Shepherd, she burns back."

He just didn't think the burn would be so palpable.