Suz - You fell off your chair again and your co-workers looked at you like you are insane, just a regular day at the office for you then lol. Don't worry that review made perfect sense to me, and i loved it. It is sad to think i will get only one more review from you for this fic.

greysaddict17 - Thank you, i am very happy to hear that you enjoyed it.

addexislove - Yay thanks. I loved the idea of them kissing in a supply closet, so hot :)

addexluv - Glad you liked it, thanks for leaving a review.

Claudia - Yeah she is Bailey so of course she figured it out straight away. Thanks for reviewing and i hope you like this.

Claire - You are one of the few people who actually understood what was going on with Izzie. I really enjoyed writing their conversation in the elevator so it's really good you liked it too.

Sarah - Aww that's so sweet, thank you. This is the last for this story but i will of course keep writing.

Beth - I will probably write more addex so look out for it. Thanks for reading and reviewing this fic.

Emily - I loved the way she stands in front of him and protects him, it reminded me of that episode where she defends him in front of Mark :) Thanks for reviewing hon.

HuntingPeace - Hehe thanks i am proud that i made your day.

Addicted1 - You're very welcome. I am so happy you like how that chapter turned out, i was quite happy wth it in the end but i will always question how good my writing is.

A/N - So here is the epilogue, quicker update as promised. I am sad to see this fic come to an end, i have thoroughly enjoyed writing it and it has been a welcome distraction from studying for exams.

One thing about the last chapter which a couple of people mentioned in their reviews. Izzie knew Alex was interested in Addison because he told her, when they both show up late at the hospital on the same day she puts two and two together that something happened between them. I hope that clears things up for you.

One final time i want to say thank you to everyone who has reviewed this fic, that really meant a lot to me. Also for the last time i want to thank my dear big sister Suz for helping me with this fic and beta reading every chapter, i really couldn't do it without your help. So...happy reading!

I'll be there to comfort you
I'll build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad I found you
I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength
You know I'll keep holding on

Mariah Carey, I'll Be There

Epilogue - I'll Be There

There were some days when Alex swore that Addison was the most stubborn and infuriating person he had ever met. The moments were fleeting though, before he remembered all of the things that he loved about her that made up for the flaws. When he first realised he loved her, it had been one of the most terrifying moments of his life and he had been prepared to run as far away as possible.

The first time he told her that he loved her it had slipped out of his mouth almost by accident. True to his character he had acted like an ass and pushed her away, terrified of the depth of his feelings for her. In the end though he accepted that he loved her, embraced it even and somehow it didn't seem so scary anymore.

Although no-one other than Miranda and Izzie had ever heard any kind proof about a relationship between Alex and Addison, it was speculated about by most people. The Seattle Grace rumour mill hadn't had anything that juicy for a long time, and for a while they were the only topic of conversation.

There was never any concrete evidence that they were together, but the little things didn't go unnoticed. It was the way they worked so seamlessly together in surgery and the way they seemed to understand each other without words. It was the way they found excuses to be alone together and the small smiles that they reserved only for each other.

For the most part Addison and Alex ignored the rumours and neither confirmed nor denied the claims that they were dating. It had been 4 months since their first date and things had only improved in that time. They had their problems but the fights never lasted long before one of them would back down. They were both strong willed and fiery tempered, but as time went by they learned to compromise.

When the time came for people to finally have proof of a relationship between them no-one was really surprised. It started out like any other day within Seattle Grace. Addison stopped by the nurse's station to pick up a chart and leave instructions about a patient. She grabbed the chart and scribbled down some notes as she spoke.

"I have Karev keeping a close watch on her, but I need you to check up on her at least once an hour as well," Addison said. She glanced upwards when she received no response from the nurse. "Am I talking to myself here?"

"Erm…right, I'll do that…but….I have to go." The nurse managed to stutter out eventually as she backed away.

Addison walked away shaking her head at the nurses reaction, she knew that this was only the start. She realised exactly what had caused the nurse to stutter, when she handed the chart back the nurse couldn't help but notice the engagement ring placed proudly on her finger. Addison grinned to herself and twirled the ring around her finger absently.

It was lunchtime before anyone confronted her. She picked up her lunch tray and for the first time went to sit down with Alex, not even caring about the strange looks she was receiving. He smiled at her softly when she sat next to him and let out a sigh.

"Tough morning?" He asked carefully, stroking her hand lightly with his own.

"Hmm, not really. I have a feeling it's about to get a lot tougher though," She said as she eyed Derek making his way over to their table.

"Addison, Dr. Karev," He smiled at Addison and nodded at Alex as though as an after thought. "So the rumours are true?"

"What rumours would that be?" Addison asked calmly deciding to play dumb to buy some more time.

"C'mon Addie, don't even try to pretend that you don't know what I'm talking about. You and Karev are…engaged?"

"Yeah," Addison closed her eyes briefly before opening them again to glance around the crowded cafeteria. Most other conversations had stopped as everyone listened in to hear Addison's reply.

She considered getting up and walking away, asking Derek to talk somewhere more private. But what was the point? Gossip travelled faster in Seattle Grace than any other hospital she had ever been in, she had a feeling no matter where they talked everyone would find out exactly what was said.

"Yes, Alex and I are engaged. Is it too much to ask for you to just be happy for me?" Addison asked raising her eye's to meet Derek's.

"I…really? This isn't…I mean…" Derek stumbled over his words as he looked at each of them in turn.

Addison shook her head and looked at Alex. He smiled at her encouragingly as he squeezed her hand and her heart melted. "Alex," She whispered. She glanced up at Derek to find him watching the two of them curiously, what the hell she thought as she threw caution to the wind and leaned over to kiss Alex gently.

She pulled back from him and just sat staring in to his eyes.

"Well alright then, I guess that clears up any confusion." Derek was smiling now as he watched Addison carefully. "You're happy?"

"Yeah, Derek, you have no idea how happy I am,"

He nodded his head and turned to walk away still smiling to himself. He paused and swung back around to face her. "Congratulations," He said sincerely before he walked towards the exit.

"That was surprisingly painless, and not as awkward as I thought it would be," Alex commented as he watched Derek walk away.

Addison smiled blissfully as she sat looking at Alex, completely losing herself in his eyes. When Derek glanced back over his shoulder as he left the cafeteria he saw the two of them staring at each other with genuine smiles on their faces, Addison's ring glinting in the sunlight.

The End.

Is it too much to ask for you to review one last time? I don't think so. I would love to get 100 reviews for this fic because i have never had near that many before. So please please review :)