Author's Note: Thanks so much for the reviews...I know I've said it before, and I will end up saying it before. It means a lot to get reaction from a story. In any case, this chapter deals more with their connection, but well, the warm and fuzzy-may not fit exactly to what you all were planning...I know the minds of Addex fans. Hehe...read and review, please!

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With shaking hands, Addison slowly exited the room, Alex following close behind. She stared anxiously at the faces of everyone in the area. Richard. Officer Collins. The faces all came together as the realization of what very well could have happened hit her.

"Addison...thank God..."Richard said, quickly wrapping her in a reassuring hug. "Karev, glad to see you...Officer?"

"Right."He replied, looking at the frazzled-disheveled man standing before all of them. He started walking towards Addison, but Officer Collins stopped him. "No. You'll be coming with us, Mr.Warden. Anything you wish to say to Doctor Montgomery can wait until court. Boys?"He said to the poliemen waiting patiently.

Addison shot a glance at Alex who simply smiled, knowing they were safe.

Meredith stared at her watch, feeling the anxiousness in the lockerroom. "Hour's up. Do you think-"Her question was soon interrupted by the reporter butting back in, apparently ready to make an announcement.

"We are live again here at Seattle Grace Hospital...of course if you've been following the story, you know that Doctor Addison Montgomery and intern Doctor Alex Karev have been captive by a certain Mr.Jason Warden for the past several hours...we are only now learning the secrets of their deal. However, it is our understanding that the hostages have just been released-"

Whatever she said next became a blur, everyone in the room rejoicing in the fact that Addison and Alex had been let free.

"...If at all possible, I am in the works with possibly speaking to Doctors Montgomery and Karev...both of which are reported to be healthy. This of course, comes after a bullet was shot in the room they were held in. Reportedly, Doctor Karev moved-something risky by any means, and protected Doctor Montgomery. This come of the heels of a rumored relationship between the two, which, at this point has yet to be confirmed, but as of now it is safe to say that the officers should be bringing their captor out at any moment..."

She went off in search of a police officer or anyone who knew anything more about the case, leaving all of them to stare at the television.

"I knew it."Izzie muttered.

"Well-"Cristina said. "I gotta hand it to him...Satan...Evil Spawn. It just makes sense."

Her remark got a laugh from Meredith and a snort from Derek, but Izzie seemed relieved.

The room had cleared, and the hospital tried its best to slowly return to normal. Mr.Warden had been taken into custody, and their statements had been taken. Addison still remained shaky, but refused coffee (it would just add to the jittering), or orange juice (she just wasn't in the mood.)

Both Addison and Alex had been given the rest of the day off, with the possible inclusion of the next day, depending. Richard apoligized profusely, but both insisted it wasn't his fault.

She was sitting in the cafeteria, staring down at a half of a sandwich, looking unpleased.

"So what are you planning on doing in your free time? We got the rest of the day."

Addison looked up at him, sighing. "Alex..."

He sat down, eyes growing serious. Thankful that, save for a few nurses gossiping in a corner, they were alone, he leaned foward. "It's obvious it's still bothering you. You wanna talk about it?"

Her hand absent-mindedly went towards his. "I...don't know, Karev. I just want this whole thing to be over with."

"It's over. It will be."Alex assured.

She laughed, staring at her food. "Easier said than done."

"True. But you can talk to me."Alex said, smiling. "You can..more than talk to me."

Addison smiled, laughing. She watched as Alex slowly covered her hand with his. She stared at them, wetting her lips. At that point, their relationship didn't have a real meaning or definition, but what she felt began to be stronger.

"You sure you're okay?"

"No."She admitted. "It'll take some time for me to be okay. I just don't know how long."

Alex started to talk, but stopped, trying to form his words carefully. "What happened in there? Between you and Warden...you were talking to him about the kid and then...I dunno, it just happened."

"What?"

"It's nothing."He said, squeezing her hand.

"I.."Addison stopped, knowing that what she was about to say could make their relationship break, or turn, all depending on his reaction. "I had a baby. Well, I would have. But I was in a car accident and I...lost the baby. I was furious...I wanted to blame everyone. But when I thought about it, it was my fault."

Alex stared, not knowing how to respond. "How would it be your fault?"

"I was the one driving the car."

"Does Shep know?"

She closed her eyes, shaking her head. "It was before him. I was eighteen...I was actually on my way to a high school graduation party. Derek...never knew."

Alex nodded, staring into her eyes. "You get the fact that you can't blame every death on yourself, right?"

"I know. I know but I-"She stopped, wiping at tears.

"Hey-"He said, handing her a kleenex. "It's okay."

She was quiet, dabbing at her eyes. "I wish."

"Come on...lemme take you home."

"Home."Addison said, laughing. "I almost forgot what that was like."

"Yeah, well..not anymore."He said, his arm around her.

"What?"

"For today."Alex said, face solemn. "You think I'm letting you go back to that hotel room alone? We'll go by..pick of some of your things. I'm takin' you to the apartment."

Addison stared, surprised. "I..Alex-"

"No. Don't refuse, okay? You're shaking, and I know that hostage victims..they need time, yeah but...we can get through together."

She laughed, dabbing again at her eyes. "For what it's worth, Karev...thanks. Really, it's appreciated. But...I need to be alone."

"No. You don't. You're...please, Addison. Let me do this for you."

She smiled, her hand dangling briefly on his shoulder. "Fine. But I just...not...not right now. Not tonight."

Alex nodded, understanding. He got the sense that something else was going on with her, but she wasn't ready to bring it up yet. For now, after what they had gone through, he could let it go. But the morning light had a way of getting things out of people. Alex just hoped that Addison wasn't any different.