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Chapter 6

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We spend a really nice evening at the Webber's but left early because first, the kids became really tired and second, the surgery was scheduled for eight AM the next morning, so I had to get up extra early to be ready in time.

"Adds? Are you still awake?" Whispered Alex at ten PM. Sure it wasn't that late just yet but ever since they have children, they go to bed earlier. Now we lay in bed with a ridiculous amount of space between us facing away from each other.

"Yes, why?" I whispered back because Sanders was sleeping in the same room. Then I turn around to face him just like he did just a second ago.

"I just want to let you know that I'm sorry about earlier, when you came back from the hospital. I was an ass."

"You get it, right? Because I really can't just yet."
"That's why I said sorry now. I get it Adds, I do."
"Okay."

"I love you." He said and reached out to place his arm around my waist.

"I love you too." I said and snuggled close to him.

We both fell asleep in no time now because we were both relieved and because we just could fall asleep easier in each others arms.

But the peaceful sleep didn't last for too long, because only three hours later Sanders was up. At least he doesn't wake up every two hours anymore like he did the first couple of days. He's only up once a night now and for a three week old baby, this is pretty good.

"I'll get him if you want to" Alex said, but I was already reaching out for the crying baby and placed him in my arms so he could calm down.

"Go back to sleep. You'll need it tomorrow with all three of them." I said smirking as I know very well how hard it is to be alone with three children under the age of three. It's tough at times, especially because Laura's the only one who can talk properly, of course it's normal that Samira can't talk much yet.

"Shh baby, it's okay." I tried to sooth him while changing his diaper, but when he's hungry there's not much anyone can do to calm him.

After I've changed him, I made myself comfortable on the bed and he latches on immediately and after only a couple of minutes he fell asleep like he does so often when I breastfeed him.

The next day started early. I got up at six AM so I could take a shower without being in a hurry and because all three children are normally still asleep at this time of the day.

I arrived at 7:30 at the hospital and after checking on Mrs. Riley I went to the scrub room. The surgery was a full success without any complications.

"Mr. Riley, the surgery went very well. It was a success. You can come with me to see your wife now."

"Thank you Dr. Montgomery-Karev, so the babies and my wife are going to be okay?"
"Your wife is in recovery and the babies are better than ever before. I noticed that one baby is much smaller than the other one but that's perfectly normal with twins. They are going to be healthy children." I explain him and smile at him happily because of the successful surgery.

"She should wake up in the next thirty minutes. A nurse will page me as soon as she's awake and I'll come and check on her then."

"Good, thank you Dr. Montgomery-Sloan."
"You're welcome, see you later."

I decided it would be best to go to the cafeteria to get something to eat. The surgery was long and it was already noon. Sure did this mean that the cafeteria was already very crowded.

"Dr. Montgomery?" Both Meredith and Cristina asked surprised when they eyed me.

"Dr. Grey, Yang"

"What are you doing here?" Meredith asked bluntly.
"The TTTS-case. I just finished the surgery."

"Oh good."
"Addison." Derek greeted me with a hug.
"Hey Derek. You didn't tell Meredith I'm here."

"We haven't seen each other since we talked yesterday." He said and gave Meredith a quick kiss.
"Okay."
"Do you want to go out with Mark and me tonight?" He asked hopeful.

"I'd love too, but I need to pack. We'll leave early in the morning. When does your shift end?"
"Uhm at four, why?"
"How about you join me in the park. I planned to take the kids out, maybe find a playground." I explained and suggested an alternative plan.

"Okay, see you then?"
"Hey Red." Mark said. He was like a total different person. A full 180° change. He even hugged me.

"Hi Mark." I smiled at him. "Derek will join me and the kids in the park later today, do you want to come along?"

"Yes, it would be good. Do you mind if I bring Sloane? I don't think she's ever held a child before.

"If she wants to. I'd like to meet her." Right then I was paged. "See you at four in the hallway?"
"Sure."

"I'm back." I said when I walked into our hotel room. But then noticed that it was quiet and that my husband, as well as both of our daughters were asleep in the king-sized bed.

They were looking so cute, all fast asleep. The kids probably tired Alex out. He's not the kind of guy who takes naps. Not at all.

I'm just about to join Alex and the girls when I notice that the baby is awake. That's when I take him and place him on the bed as well, my arms are placed securely around him and we both drifted off to sleep as well.

It was 2:30 pm when I felt tiny hands on my face playing with my lips and hair.

When I opened my eyes I saw both Samira and Sanders looking at me with wide eyes.

"Ma"
"What is it Samira?"

She just continued babbling.

"How about we get up and then go to the park? Would you like that baby girl?"

"Yes."

"Hey, what time is it?" Alex asked with a groggy voice.

"It's 2:30. You wanna join Derek, Mark his daughter and me in the park later?"

"I think I better get some more sleep. I'm not feeling too good."

"You're glowing Alex." I noticed when I felt his forehead.
"Crap."
"Exactly. You stay in bed and I take the kids out. I don't want them to get sick too."

"Okay."

The kids and I arrived at the hospital surprisingly exactly at four o'clock. I took Sanders in the baby sling and Samira sat in the stroller.

"Come on Laura."
"Can I push the stroller Mommy?"

"Sure come here, but not too fast."

"Yup. Can we play in the sandbox?" she asked me excited. She loved building sandcastles.

"When we find a playground, sure."

"Hey Addie" Mark said and greeted me with a kiss on the cheek. "Addie, this is my daughter Sloane, Sloane this is Addison. She's one of my best friends."

"It's nice to meet you Sloane."
"Yeah, nice to meet you. And who are these three?" She asked me pointing to all three children. She looked a little uncomfortable but tried to be nice.

"I'm Laura." Laura said smiling widely.

"Hi Laura." Sloane and Mark said in union.

"This is Samira and Sanders." I said and introduced the children to Sloane.

"Where's Derek?"
"He'll be here in a couple of minutes. What about Alex?"
"He has a fever. I told him to stay in bed."
Derek arrived only shortly after them and then they walked to the nearest park. Derek even knew where to find a playground where we stopped for a while.

"Addison, can I ask you something?" Sloane asked when we were in the park for about an hour. The girls were happily playing on the playground with Mark and Derek. They were giggling happily.

"Sure. What is it?"
"How does it feel?" She asked, the fear visible in her eyes.

"You mean birth?"
"Yeah, labour and birth."

"Well the contractions are like you probably know very painful. The contractions get worse but you can get a PDA. Have you heard about that?"

"Yes. Does it really help?"
"It really helps." I confirmed chuckling. "Well and the birth progress itself feels pretty amazing. Of course it hurts but when you feel your baby leave your body, it's probably one of the best feelings you'll ever feel and all the pain you felt before is forgotten. The exhaustion is gone, at least for a couple of minutes and when they place your baby on your chest, it's the best feeling ever."

"Have you had a c-section as well?"
"Yes I had one. Samira was brought into this world via c-section. I had placenta praevia when I was pregnant with her and it was too risky to have a natural birth. It actually was an emergency c-section."

"What do you think is better?"
"I preferred a vaginal delivery, because I think it's very important so you can bond with your child. I actually wasn't there when she was born because I had a general anaesthetic and it made me feel so strange because she suddenly was born and my big belly was gone. I couldn't remember anything at all. Well I collapsed at home and only woke up until after the c-section."

"So you had more problems bonding with Samira than with the other two?"
"Yeah kind of. Only at first because she's a real mommy girl but still. It was different to Laura's and Sanders' birth. I felt like I had missed something. Something really important. Maybe it's different when you're awake during c-section but I definitely prefer a vaginal delivery."

"Thank you Addison. Thank you."
"You're welcome. So have you ever held a newborn before?"

"Umm no. I don't think I have ever held a child before." She said looking frightened.

"Well how about you practice a little with Sanders and I can play a little with my girls."
"Are you sure? I mean what if I break him?"
"You won't break him. Babies are tougher than you think. He doesn't break that easily, so as long as you don't drop him and support his head, you won't hurt him." I replied and took Sanders out of the baby sling and placed him in Sloane's arms.

"You okay?"
"I, I think so." She stammered.

"Just call me or put him in the stroller if you feel like you can't handle him anymore."
"Okay."

"How are you guys doing?"
"Great." They replied at the same time. The girls were still laughing. While Mark built sandcastles with Laura while Derek helped Samira sliding and climbing on the monkey bars.

They played catch before and it was just too cute to see the two men running around the playground with two little girls.

"You boys look just like daddies. You know that right?"
"We do?"
"Yes, both of you would be great dads." I confirmed.

"Well, I hope I'll be one soon. Meredith agreed to try, so if we're lucky we'll have a baby in nine or ten months."

"I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys."
"Thanks. It's good to have you back Adds." Derek said smiling widely at me.
"It's good to have you guys back." Was my reply and it made me so happy to talk to them again. Even if I was happier than ever before in my life, with Alex and the kids, Mark and Derek will always be part of me and they are also a part of me being happy. They are family and I feel incomplete without them around, without being able to talk to them.

"She really must like you Derek."
"I'm just playing with her." He replied while he helped Samira climbing up the ladder so she could slide.

"Most people aren't allowed to touch her Derek. It normally takes time for her to trust people. She obviously really likes you."

"Well maybe she just likes my hair." He said smirking.

"Yeah maybe." I chuckled knowing that it wasn't just the hair. He just was natural with children, he'll be a great dad.

"Marky, again please" Laura begged giggling and because he couldn't say no to he,r he swirled her around again and again.

"So now it's enough or you'll get dizzy." He said and let her down.
"I think she already is." I laughed because Laura was walking wobbly and then fell in the sand.

"I guess you're right." He joined my laughter and Laura too.

"So how's Sloane doing over there?" Mark asked me concerned.

"She's scared Mark. She's never held a baby before and she's afraid of giving birth. Scared of being responsible for another human being. She can't even take care of herself, even less a baby, Mark. She definitely needs help if she wants to keep the baby."

"I'll give my best but I don't have much experience with babies either. I'm a freshman in these kind of things too."

"You'll handle and if you need help, I'm sure Callie and Derek would be glad to help. Right Der?"

"Sure. I'll keep an eye on them Addie."

"You'll manage, don't worry. You both have lots to learn but you'll manage and I'm always only a call away. Day and night."

"Thanks Adds."
"You're welcome. Why don't you go sit with her and Sanders for a little while. You guys need to talk and I have the feeling you're only talking if necessary. Am I right?"

"I just don't know what to tell her. I mean I gave her mother money for an abortion. It's hard."

"But there's no way around it. Go sit with her if you want to. Make sure she doesn't break my son." I said, chuckling.

"Do you mind if I kiss your cheek?"
"Why of course not."
"Thank you." He said and indeed kissed my cheek.

"Mommy look how big my sandcastle is" Laura exclaimed excited, jumping in the sand up and down while pulling my right arm so I would follow her.

"I'm coming, slow down sweetie. Wow. Well if that isn't the Queen's palace." I said, smiling proudly. It indeed was a big castle, of course it was made by a two and a half year old but still, it was pretty impressing.

"What?" She said thinking about it but not getting what I just said. "The queen lives in a sandcastle?".

"No, never mind sweetie. It's great Laura"

Dinner

"Do you remember that one Christmas, when the tree caught fire? It was the second Christmas we spent together at Derek's place." Mark said.

"Yeah right, Kathleen was very pregnant." Derek laughed at the memory of his very pregnant sister.

"Addison wanted to help mom cook, and after she had ruined the salad and burned something, mom released her happily out of the kitchen."

"I can cook now." I stated being proud of my acquired cooking skills.

"I don't believe you." Derek teased. "You didn't cook once during our marriage."

"I did too. Even back then I knew how to make pasta. I made pasta, a lot. Every time I wanted to surprise you with dinner."

"That doesn't count. I taught you how to make pasta. If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't have been able to cook pasta."

"Don't be so full of yourself. I wouldn't have starved. I survived when you were gone didn't I?"

"Then I was there to cook Addie." Mark said and both men burst out into laughter.

"You guys are so mean." I pouted and crossed my arms.

"Laura, is your mommy a good cook?" Derek asked Laura.
"Yes and she cooks great" She exclaimed happily.

"See, I learned how to cook. I'm a good cook now."

"She's your daughter, she must like the food you're cooking or else she'd starve."
"Alex is a great cook as well."

"He seems like a good guy. I haven't seen him since you guys left, but when you talk about him, your eyes are shining and you can't stop smiling. He really makes you happy, doesn't he." Mark said softly. It was still a little hard on him that she chose Alex over him but he was happy for her and Alex indeed seemed to be a good guy.

"He makes me happy. Really happy. No offence Derek, but I don't think I have ever been that happy while we were married. Maybe in the beginning but later on, I stopped being happy. We didn't see each other anymore.

But Alex, he surprises me everyday with hidden skills and he's such an amazing daddy. He and the kids are my everything." I said and my smile grew even wider and my eyes were probably sparkling like stars. I just couldn't stop smiling. I have everything a woman could ask for. A perfect husband, three beautiful children, a bunch of friends, as well for Mark and Derek.


So the next chapter will be the epilogue.

I haven`t finished it yet but I can give you a little hint:
The Karev`s are back in Seattle for a special occasion. Most characters will be involved and Derek`s mom and sister(s) will be there too.

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