This takes place before the affair. I can see Addison having really, truly loathed Mark before she and Derek got married – after all, he had eleven years to warm up to her before the affair. A little exploration of their relationship pre-wedding, and Addison's nerves and reservations about the nuptials.
This Is A Forgery
Hello, my name is Addison Forbes Montgomery. Addison Forbes Montgomery Shepherd. Addison… My name is Addison…
"Can you hurry up? Jesus, how long does it take you people to – "
The dressing room door flew open and a seething Addison stepped out, her lips pursed as she glared at Mark Sloan. "This one," she asked, irritated, "what about this one?"
"It's nice," he said. The disinterested tone in his voice was shabbily masked. He was inspecting his nails – a sure sign of boredom. Anyone who knew him understood that a bored Mark Sloan was a dangerous Mark Sloan.
"Be serious. I didn't invite you to sit there looking surly, Mark."
"Then why did you invite me?"
Addison sighed, her nostrils flaring as she leaned against the wall of the entryway. "All of my bridesmaids were busy on the only day I could book an appointment. Asking you was a last resort."
"Flattering, really. I think you just wanted an excuse to get me alone." He flashed her his trademark grin. "You know you love my rugged good looks and raw sex appeal."
"You're making me nauseous."
"Sure it's not morning sickness?"
She was raring up to hit him when a dressing room attendant came in. "Are you finding everything alright? …Oh, how interesting. Not many brides bring the rooms with them to fittings.
"Oh, no, he's not the groom. He's just the worst man."
