Consequences By Heart: Part 2

Just like that any form of happiness Jo had felt within the last hour had disappeared. She was pissed, she told Alex not to do anything stupid. But like everything else he never listened to her. On one hand on some level she understood why he went like Alex said he wanted to protect her. But what Alex didn't realize is that he probably did more worse than good in this situation.

Why couldn't he just do what she asked? The resident couldn't understand how she wasn't clear enough for him. Especially when Jo had originally told Alex that she was married she mentioned she knew he'd do something stupid, and go figure that's exactly what he did.

Her hands were balled into fist, she wanted to punch something, god how'd she end up here? It was her own mess, but now the ones she loved were involved.

The narrow halls were empty everyone was probably all outside making sure everyone was okay. Somehow Jo found herself in the Peds wing by the nurse's desk that's when she sat herself down in one of the chairs. She just needed to breathe, right? Maybe she could run and disappear again, but the only problem was for the first time since changing her name and forming a new life for herself Jo didn't want to run. She didn't want to change her name again, she didn't want to stop being a doctor. Compared to how her life was when she was Brooke she had so much to live for now. She wasn't even considering the factor of Alex, because Jo didn't know how to move forward with him now. But he once told her that she was Jo Wilson and that she belonged here and for the first time since this mess started that she actually started to believe the words.

Jo was pretty much lost in thought when she felt someone take the seat beside her. Slowly lifting her head, she prayed that it wasn't Alex. He knew when to leave her alone, Alex knew to give her space after a big blow up like the one they just had. But shockingly the one person she didn't expect was Arizona Robbins who was looking at her with that concerning look, the blonde was wearing the pink gown assuming she had just come from the NICU. The two weren't exactly friends or anything so this left Jo in a place where she didn't know what to say exactly.

" I'm fine." That's all Jo managed to say hoping the blonde would leave it at that.

" You look like hell for someone that says they're fine." Arizona happened to comment. She hadn't intended on coming over but after checking up on the babies she spotted the resident looking distraught and being the caring person, she was coming on over to help.

" Thank you, I think..." Jo didn't know what to make of this conversation. It honestly just left her completely confused. Obviously, Jo shouldn't be thanking the blonde for saying she looked like hell but she didn't know what else to say.

" Whatever is going on, I'm sure it'll be okay." All Arizona was trying to do was comfort the brunette, she looked like she was struggling. It was no secret of the crazy past few months for not only Jo, but her roommate Deluca, along with Alex, but something told her it was more so about Alex. But if all Jo wanted was for someone to sit with her that's exactly what she'd do.

" Why can't some people listen? Why do they have to do things behind your back especially when I was only trying to protect him? " Jo felt frustrated at his point. She hated herself for still loving Alex after what he did. She had every right to be pissed off and annoyed especially considering from the very beginning when she told Alex about her husband she said not to do something stupid. But apparently, he didn't know how to listen.

Arizona listened carefully getting an idea as to who Jo was upset with. But it wasn't something new considering. The blonde picked up on how complicated the brunette and Alex were as of late. They seemed to be struggling to deal with their feelings, but there was one thing she knew; how much Alex adored Jo. " Listen, Jo I don't know what exactly happened between you two, or what Alex did, but I know Karev. He loves you he wouldn't do anything intentional to hurt you. We both know he makes mistakes, but just like you mentioned protecting him, I'm sure whatever stupid thing he did he thought he was protecting you." That's the only seed of advice the blonde could give without knowing much information.

The brunette glanced in her direction when the blonde started talking. Giving off a "I'm I really that obvious sort of look." Of course, anyone would realize she was referring to Karev. On some level Jo knew Alex would never do anything to hurt her, she was starting to realize as to why she was actually upset with him. " Thanks for the advice Arizona." With a short nod the resident lifted herself up to make her way to find Alex. Maybe now that she calmed down the pair could have a mature conversation.

Alex knew he screwed up, he shouldn't have gone behind Jo's back but he couldn't sit around and do nothing when the woman he loved could end up being in danger. Alex decided not to dwell on the matter considering there was nothing he could do now. He had chosen to tell Jo the truth knowing she could find out by someone else and he didn't want her to feel as if he was trying to keep something from her.

The male could only hope now that she would come around so the pair could talk this thing out.

With that thought the peds doctor ended up going back outside of the hospital to help in any way he could. He helped Jackson get the rest of the people oxygen if they still needed it. He didn't know how long he'd been out there in the night air before he decided it was time to head home. What was home anymore? Alex wanted to be back home with Jo, he didn't want to be living with Meredith, and Maggie anymore. It was all supposed to be for a few days, not months. But here he was...

A

fter the events of the last 48hours going to LA seeing Jo's husband, to coming back to seeing the hospital on fire, to his argument with Jo, he now was at the point where he felt drained and exhausted. When he finally managed to get into the all familiar home he found himself collapsing onto the couch with a sigh escaping his lips. His eyes drifted shut, of course in that very moment he heard from a distance the door open and close before he heard steps getting closer to where he was.

That's when he felt himself freeze within his spot, his eyes snapped open. A part of him couldn't believe the sight in front of him.

Arizona without realizing it had helped her a lot, she was angry at Alex for going behind her back, but at the end of the day the brunette knew he would never intentionally do anything to put her in danger. There was a reason no matter how many times Alex lost his temper she'd always feel safe with him.

After leaving the peds wing the brunette resident had gone back to the on-call room she had only been an hour ago to see if the male was still there. But nothing. She thought about reaching out to him to see where he was, but Jo knew when she stormed out like that Alex tended to want to give her some space. But enough was enough after gathering herself together she headed outside to see if she could spot him. That's when Jackson had come to her saying "If you're looking for Karev he already left." With a short nod of her head Jo finally knew where her next step to go was.

Jo just hoped when she was to arrive to Meredith's house that she wouldn't have to endure Meredith. She could only imagine all the awful things that woman had to say about her, Jo wasn't saying Alex had told her anything, or said awful things about her in order to make himself look good, but Meredith had already hated her for some reason. Jo could never figure it out because at one point the women did tell her that " I like you Jo, but I love Alex." But she's never given the women reason to believe that she'd hurt her friend, she just started treating her like a bug she could swat.

Either way she wasn't going to let the chance of Meredith answering the door stop her from confronting Alex once more. If he was anyone else Jo would walk away, but he wasn't. Alex was the love of her life they always forgave each other for anything.

Standing in front of this brown door Jo felt nerves railing through her body, but this was just one conversation, nothing more, nothing less.

Or so she told herself that.

Pulling herself together she faced her nerves and her fist knocked on the wooden door. Waiting wasn't exactly her specialty. But then she heard footsteps coming from the other end, that's when the door slid open revealing Meredith. " Hey, I'm sorry to just drop by, but I need to talk to Alex." In total honesty Jo didn't care if Meredith told her to leave, the brunette would've just pushed passed her and went in. She was tired of trying to play by her rules, if she wanted to talk to Alex, she'd talk to Alex. Surprisingly Meredith stepped aside pointing to the living room where in fact Jo's eyes did land on her ex who was laid back against the couch. Giving a short nod of her head to Meredith the other woman disappeared going up the stairs calling out to Alex " Just lock the door." Before the other woman was out of sight.

" Alex." Jo found herself standing in front of Alex a vulnerable look appearing upon her face. " Can we talk?" Jo didn't want to just invite herself to sit down unknowing if he wanted to talk. She waited until he gave her a nod which directed her to settle herself down beside him. Where to start? She had all these bottled up feelings about what he'd done, but she didn't know how to say her feelings.

Alex was in disbelief that Jo had come after all, he figured she'd need some space after his actions of finding her husband. He waited for the brunette to sit down before he found himself blurting out. " I'm sorry, I know I should've come to you first, but you should know I would never intentionally put you in danger. I was trying to protect you."

Jo nodded to what Alex was saying. " I know, but you can't protect me from this. I was upset, you shouldn't have gone behind my back, even if you thought you were doing the right thing. Paul is smart, if he ran into you, it's because he wanted to. If he had known your relationship with me, he could've killed you... " Jo felt her emotions get the best of her, the tears started to well up in her eyes as her voice broke when saying her next words. " If... He had killed you or something would've happened to you I would never forgive myself."

Alex hated seeing her like this, he didn't realize what him going to LA could've done. Jo was worried for his safety just like he was hers. He reached over taking her hand in his. " I'm right her. He didn't hurt me. He won't hurt either of us." When he noticed she still had tears running down her face he lifted his fingers to her tear stained face where his fingers started brushing away her tears. " I'm right here." He kept whispering to her.

Jo one second was starting to tear up but the next was all right crying. She wanted to stop crying, but she somehow couldn't stop. It did feel better when she felt his fingers on her skin, she felt that tingling sensation she always felt when they were together. Her tearful eyes darted to his face. " I love you, I need you to be safe." She whispered.

" I will. No matter what happens we'll have each other. We'll stick together. I will protect you no matter what." He whispered. He'd go down protecting her if he had to.

Jo nodded for a few seconds pursing her lips before she rested her head on his shoulder, keeping her hands clasped with his not daring to let go. Alex was right, yes Jo was scared, but the truth was the pair had each other and would face everything together from this point on.

" We face it together, always."