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Not surprisingly, everyone wanted to hurt Derek. I actually wanted to add a kick in the nuts but it might do some damage and ruin the chance for FHBs so I controlled myself. he-he. Anyways, here is the next one and as usual feedback is love. Maybe you could help me reach a hundred reviews? It never happened to me. So... ;)

As usual, thanks to my super beta Suz! )

Disclaimer: Grey's Anatomy and its characters are still not mine. No infringement intended.

CHAPTER SEVEN

Miranda Bailey had asked everyone except for Derek to leave the room in order for her to update Addison on her condition. Begrudgingly, the three New Yorkers complied but promised to be back first thing the next morning.

Addison was tired still but waited for Miranda's update all the while ignoring the man beside her. She may have been in an accident but she did not forget what happened before. As far as she was concerned Derek had no right to be by her side looking all happy and relieved that she was okay.

As Miranda went on to explain the procedure Addison went through and the recovery plans, Derek was holding on to his wife's hand. But Addison did not reciprocate anything and just let her limp hand be still.

Miranda paused in her monologue and exchanged looks with Derek which Addison caught despite the medication running in her system.

"What is it?" she asked in a raspy voice.

Derek just looked at Miranda, silently telling her that he would prefer that the resident be the one to tell Addison.

"Addison…during your surgery… we found out you were pregnant. I'm sorry, you lost the baby."

"Pregnant? How… how old was the fetus?"

"About two weeks. We couldn't do anything. It did not survive the impact of the crash."

Addison digested the information then closed her eyes and let her tears out. "I'm sorry, I want to be alone. I'm… tired."

"I understand. You get some rest and I'll be back to check on you." Miranda said, squeezing the other woman's hand and left the room. Derek just stayed where he was.

Sensing Derek's presence, Addison said, "Leave me alone."

"Addie…."

"Leave… please." The last word was spoken brokenly.

Derek stood up, kissed her head and left his wife for the meantime.

Addison cried herself back to sleep.

x x x

When Addison woke up the next morning, she found her husband sleeping uncomfortably in the chair beside her bed. She didn't realize Derek came back in the room last night. She didn't want to be alone with Derek and was about to call for a nurse when he started to wake up.

"Hey" he smiled at her.

Addison looked away.

"Addie, we didn't get to talk yesterday…I'm glad you're awake and alright" Derek started. He was about to start his apologies when Addison spoke.

"What are you doing here, Derek?"

"I'm here to take care of you."

Addison let out a bark of laughter. "Now, you want to take care of me? If I'd known getting into a car crash and almost dying would make you care, I should have done this earlier. Well, it's too late so get out. I don't need you."

"Don't say that! Look, Addie, I'm so sorry. About everything. I'm sorry about prom, I'm sorry about Meredith. I'm sorry for ignoring you."

"Save it Derek. You just feel guilty 'cause I was in an accident. Next thing you know, you'd be declaring your undying love for me."

"I do love you. And I'm sorry it took an accident and the possibility of losing you forever to make me realize what an idiot I was. I swear the thing between me and Meredith is over. I choose you. I love you."

"I don't believe you. Let's face it Derek, it's over. We've hurt each other too much. It's time to accept that it's over…"

"No" Derek said but before he could continue his argument, Miranda walked in to check on Addison.

"Hey, good to see you awake." Miranda greeted Addison. "Just wanted to check on you. The chief will be joining us in a few minutes. Don't worry, there won't be any interns joining as directed by the chief."

Addison smiled her thanks to Miranda, grateful that her conversation with Derek was interrupted.

x x x

"As a precaution, I have to leave the sling on for an extra 4 days more than the necessary one week. I'm not really concerned on it but the Chief would be breathing down both our necks if I let you out of it without his consent."

"I know what you mean, Dr. Torres." Addison smiled at the young doctor.

"Please, call me Callie."

"Only if you call me Addison."

"Deal" Callie replied. She really liked her patient and they both need a friend in this hospital. "Now your right ankle would be as good as new after about 3 weeks but I advise that you take a breather from your killer heels for a few weeks. I'm sorry."

"A few weeks, huh?" Addison said, not too fond of the idea. "Flats don't really go well with my skirts. I guess I have to re-work my wardrobe a bit."

"Oh, you'd look great wearing anything." Callie said with a smile. "Anyway, I have to get back to the ER. Um…I was wondering, do you want some company once in a while? I know being confined isn't much fun and I'm sure you'd be bored out of your mind so…."

"That would be lovely actually. Thanks, Callie."

"No problem. I'll see you later." Callie said and left the room.

A few minutes later Savvy and Weiss entered Addison's room.

"Hey, babe" greeted Savvy.

"Hey guys!" Addison answered back.

Both Savvy and Weiss leaned over and gave Addison kisses and hugs. "I'm glad you're alright, babe" Savvy whispered, holding back tears. The two women hugged each other tightly, mindful of Addison's injuries.

They broke away carefully, laughing through the tears that escaped their eyes. Weiss watched the two fondly. "How are you doing, Addie?" he asked.

"I hurt all over but it will heal. I'm so happy to see you guys! I can't believe you are here."

"We wouldn't be anywhere else, Addie" answered Savvy.

The three friends caught up on the happenings on life in the Big Apple for a good 20 minutes until Savvy caught her husband's eyes. Addison noticed the exchange.

"And that ladies, was my cue to leave" Weiss said, standing up for his exit. "I'll see you later and be good."

"Thanks, honey. Go find that friend of yours." Savvy sneered when she said the word 'friend'.

Weiss just nodded and left the room.

"Friend? What friend?" a confused Addison asked.

"The bastard you call your husband."

"Oh… you … you know what happened?"

"Yes! That bastard!"

"How, how did you find out?"

"Actually Mark found out."

"Mark? Mark is here." Addison shook her head in disbelief.

"Yeah, he flew here with Weiss. Anyway, I think Mark heard it from the nurses and confronted Derek…in front of us. And he confirmed it. The jerk."

"Oh, god! The whole hospital knows! Just what I need."

"Don't worry about that. Good to see he's making himself scarce."

"I kicked him out but he does find his way back when I fall asleep. God, Savvy… how could this happen? I should have just given up. I shouldn't have stayed here. It's all my fault."

"Not all of it is your fault, Addie."

"If I didn't sleep with Mark and just told Derek that I was lonely… If I had just let Derek be and not moved here, then this wouldn't have happened. It wouldn't have hurt this much. What goes around, comes back around, huh?"

"Oh, Addie, you can't solely take the blame on the failings of your marriage. You and Derek both made mistakes. You both slept with other people, regardless of who started it first. You moving here say that at least you tried to salvage your marriage. You fought for it."

"And now it's over."

"I know, honey. But you know and I know and everyone else knows that you tried to make it work. And we know how sorry you are for your mistakes."

Silence fell over the room until Addison broke it and said, "I lost a baby."

"What?"

"In the accident. I didn't even know I was pregnant."

"Oh, Addie… I'm sorry."

"Maybe it's for the best, you know? A baby would have just complicate things and it wouldn't fix our marriage. It is better to end it now without a child involved."

Savvy didn't know what to say to that so she just asked what Addison would do next.

"We'll get divorce. It might take a while since I'll be here recovering and Derek seems to be in denial but I'll have my lawyers draw the papers."

"Derek doesn't want a divorce, huh? He's been preaching about taking care of you and making it up to you ever since I got here."

"It's just the guilt talking. This is Derek. He needs to keep his good guy image. That's why he let me stay and led me to believe we were trying. He chose me but all the while he wanted his intern. He couldn't just tell me he doesn't love me anymore and be done with it. It would have spared everyone involved all the heartache."

"Then, what are you going to do?"

"What do you mean, Sav?"

"Are you staying here in Seattle?"

"I don't know. I have a contract with the hospital…"

"You could go around it."

"What are you getting at, Savvy?"

"What do you think of moving back to New York?"

Next on TVC: Decisions will be made. Someone will make Derek realize what an ass he is/was and someone's going back to New York. Stay tuned.