A/N:

Thanks for all the suggestions… I'm really sorry for not updating in a really long long long time. I've been so busy at school, my research project and a lot of stuff. Since it's Chrismukkah (is that even a word? ) vacation, I wanted to update as a gift to all of you.

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Last time: "Please do it for me, Izzie?"

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"You told me that if I needed anything, I should call you." Erika said, rising to a sitting position.

Izzie remembered she did say that. But the "anything" that she meant was not a medical thing when she offered. Looking at the three of them, Izzie couldn't understand what could've led this family to a divorce. They were the most fabulous-looking family you could ever imagine.

She was torn between being a very good friend to Meredith and helping her new friend. She knew that these people needed her. She respected them. She had to do the right thing.

Letting out a huge sigh, she made up her mind. "I'll do it."

"Seriously?" Addison asked, hopefully.

"Seriously." Izzie laughed at her mentors. Addison hugged the intern tightly.

"Thank you, Izzie. It really means a lot to us. And don't worry, I have several interesting cases for you to scrub on."

"I also have a few cases you might like." Derek added.

"If you told me you were going to offer me a lot of surgeries earlier on, I would've accepted it right away." Izzie teased but turned serious. "Dr. Montgomery, Dr. Shepherd, can I ask a personal question?"

"Sure, but call me Addison. Right here, I'm not your mentor. I'm the mother of your patient."

"Addison." Izzie felt weird calling her mentor by her given name to her face. "Why didn't you tell anyone you guys have a daughter?"

Derek felt the accusation in Izzie's words. It was like she was silently confronting him. That's one question he, himself, can't answer. But Derek of didn't have to think or make up any excuses. His baby girl did it for him by letting out a cough to get the occupant's attention.

"Can you not discuss it now? I don't think I want to know much about everything that is happening here. It's a little awkward."

"I didn't mean to be so nosey. It's really none of my business." Izzie said, then moved to get the chart at the foot of Erika's bed. "By the way, Dr. Montgomery, I'm your intern today and here is Mrs. Brooks labs."

"Thanks, Izzie. I'm just going to check on her and the babies in the NICU." Addison kissed her daughter's at the top of the head and added, "I'll be right back. What do you want for dinner?"

"Gummy bears, ice cream, burger and pizza…" Everyone, except for Erika, grimaced. It was full of fat and calories, which are all bad for her.

"How about Gummy bears, a salad and baked potatoes instead?" Derek asked. "I'll even get you those fashion magazines you always buy."

"Fine. You're no fun. Now, get out." Erika said, laughing.

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Addison and Derek went out the room and headed for the Attending's Locker Room. Addison wanted to freshen up and Derek changed from his scrub suit. The past 24 hours had been so stressful for them: a long, complicated surgery and then Erika.

"I'll get the food so you can go check on your patients. My ward is pretty much quiet." Derek said, getting his coat and his keys.

"No, no. It's fine. I can get it. You can go check on your girlfriend or whatever."

Derek mentally slapped himself for forgetting about his girlfriend who probably curses his existence. But Addison was right, Erika should've been their priority and should still be.

"She's my daughter too, Addison. She's also my responsibility. Right now, she comes first and I want to be here through everything. So, I'm going out and buy us dinner." Derek gave her a kiss on the cheeks and went out.

Addison was stunned at the gesture. It was the most physical interaction they had since the divorce.

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"Erika, I just want to ask, of all the interns who would die to handle you, why me? Why not Cristina Yang or Meredith Grey?" Izzie regretted the instant Meredith's name left her mouth. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that."

"It's fine. I'm use to hearing her name here and there. Daddy always mentions her. He thinks she's great and everything. I just never thought he'll divorce my mom for that slut." Erika sighed and continued, "My mom says you're the best she's seen in years. She really thinks you have potential, as well as a certain Alex Karev. If there's anyone I want to be here, it's you or Dr. Karev."

Izzie was surprised at that comment. Addison Forbes "Satan" Montgomery thinks she has potential? A Double-board Certified Neonatal Surgeon with a specialty in Genetics thinks she can be a good surgeon. It was a huge boost to her deflating ego. She would not disappoint Addison.

"Thanks. I really appreciate it. Anyway, why do you hate Meredith so much, besides the obvious adultery whatever? It all started in New York, right?" Izzie asked.

She knew it was overstepping her boundaries. After all, Erika's parents were still her boss and prying into their private life was wrong but she couldn't help wondering what the New York Shepherds were like. Realizing how painful it was for Erika to thank about it, she apologized.

"I'm sorry. I know it's none of my business, but I am curious."

"Grey is still a painful topic for me. She may not be the reason they separated in New York but she is still a factor why they divorced."

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A/N: I'm so sorry again for not updating since like forever… and I know this chapter isn't so good but I promise to really try to make the next one better.

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Advance Merry Chrismukkah and a Happy New Year!