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A/N: Thanks to all my reviewers, you guys rock. And to the one's who (very much like me) read and not review, thanks for reading as well. Ok, so for this story, Maya isn't pregnant. I just don't think giving a child a child is right. Though truthful as it is, in my story, Maya isn't pregnant. Also, the timeline I'm using for when London was born, doesn't go along with real life time line. We're in February, so it's impossible for her to be the age she is with the month she was born in. Do the math. Count from the month she was born to how old she is and that's what month it is in my fic.
TxCharm86- Stranger things have happened. We'll see.
iam-kelly- Thank you.
daisyduke95- Thank you. And Addie back in Seattle will be an adventure all of it's own.
Nikki taylor05- Thank you for reading.
Antoni- I didn't get your suggestions, but I'm sure if you PM them to me, I'll be glad to see what I can do.
greysfan16- Of course I picked the name you wanted. Don't I always do as I'm told? Don't answer that. lol
alterus- Seattle will happen, I promise. And I know, I wished Shonda would have given us so much more than what she did with them. Eleven years of marriage and the only flashback we get is when Derek leaves? That's a crime. Not to mention the tid-bits we get from when they talk about their past. Anyway, I'm glad you're enjoying this.
LoveandLearn- We'll see what happens between them. Nothing's set in stone yet and there are a couple of strong-willed plot bunnies in my head. So, we'll see. Thanks for reading.
rosseyanna- She won't forget her LA family. I'll make sure of that. Besides, they're London's family as well, and she wants London to grow in a happy, loving family. Notice I didn't mention the words funtional or normal. Because we all know none of them (Seattle or LA) are functional or normal.
Echante- Thanks for the green light. But like I've said before, nothing is set in stone. Mark could suddenly end up with Addison as well as Derek could. Or any other boy for that matter. lol Thank you for reading, it's greatly appreciated.
Fangirl44- Yes, she does have a big choice to make. Thank you for reading.
Here we go. Enjoy!
It's been two weeks since Derek's call. Two weeks of endless thinking and weighting in the pros and cons of moving back to Seattle. The pro list was rather short if Addison were to be honest. She loved LA, she loved that it was a fantastic place to raise her daughter. She had the beach right outside her door, she had a practice where she could take her daughter to and when she's older, she still gets out early enough to go pick her up from school. There was sun, barely any rain and there were infinite activities in which she could enroll London to keep her busy.
Derek's offer had been rather generous. He'd offered her a new Neonatal wing, fully stocked, and if it wasn't, she'd be sure to do so. He had dangled shinny surgery toys and fancy procedures to lure her back and while she thought that to be rather unfair, because let's face it, Addie loved shinny surgery toys and fancy procedures, she knew he was grasping at what he knew she'd like.
Seattle wasn't home. Not by a long shot. Of course she'd loved her job there, but that was pretty much it. Sure, she had friends, but they weren't her best friends. Ok, that was another lie. Callie, Mark, Miranda, Richard and even Derek were her best friends just as much as the Oceanside Wellness Center people were. She couldn't imagine being without them.
Another thing she hated about Seattle was the work hours she'd have to put in. Sure, Derek had said that the hospital's daycare was at her disposal and that she could have her schedule be as flexible as she needed it to be. But what about when she was on call and there was an emergency? Who would take care of London while she tended to the emergency? London loved to sleep and hated when she was woken up. So she knew she'd fuss around with whoever had her until she fell right back to sleep.
"What do I do, London? This is so hard. If it was just me, I'd say fine. But you need a stable place to grow up in. I don't know how stable Seattle will be for you. Seattle hours will be crazier than here." Addison said as she fed London.
Today London turned five months old and Addison was taking her out on her first beach trip. It would be nothing fancy, everyone was coming over, hang out have a good time and watch London take her first dip in the ocean. Pete had asked Addison if she minded sharing the moment with him and Lucas and she had loved the idea.
So, before everyone arrived, Addison was feeding her daughter while they sat on one of the lounge chairs on the backyard deck. The sun was out and there was a wonderful breeze that filled the air with warmth and a salty smell.
"We'll figure it out later, I promise. Today though, we only have to think about you. You turn five months old. Yes you do. Yes you do, my little princess." Addison cooed as London grinned toothlessly at her mommy and tried to grab her nose.
What Addison loved the most about London, or one of the things anyway, is that London seemed fascinated by her. And from the moment Addison had picked her up those five months ago, London had loved to be spoken to. She calmed down whenever she heard her mommy's voice and Addison felt immense pride that her daughter loved her that much that soon.
A few hours later, everyone had arrived for the small get together. Even Archer had managed to send his niece a gift, though Addison had said no gifts because it wasn't her birthday yet. The only present that had been allowed at the party contained a red baby Chanel dress, a white gold 'L' pendant along with the chain, and a few bright color trimmed baby blankets with London's name on it. The card that came with the gift was very sweet. Addison took London into her room and read it to her.
"Your uncle Archer went all out with these gifts, princess. He even sent you a card. He says, Dearest London, I have yet to meet you. I'm sure you're a very lovely little girl. One that will keep her mother on her toes and boys falling at your feet in no time. I wish you nothing but love, happiness and luck. Trust me, kid, you're going to need it. Be good, kisses to you and your mother. Uncle Archer. PS. Love you, Adds. And congrats on the squirt." Addison laughed and the baby giggled along with her mother.
London was at the stage where she's learning to crawl and she can turn around on her own. Every time she did it, Addie made a party out of it. London was also smiling all the time. Anyone could see that the baby was a happy child. So to hear her mother laugh, made London break out in a fit of happy giggles.
"Let's put on your bathing suit and your dress, ok?" Addison cooed at her baby and tickled her belly which caused London to laugh harder.
Addison had just recently bought her daughter a pink swimsuit with a white polka dot pattern. The top had a flower appliqué and the bottom has an attached little skirt with a string bow on the side. Addison had been shopping with London when the child's eyes fell on the swim suit. She'd grabbed it and refused to set it down. Addison had laughed and had grabbed the correct size that would fit her daughter.
After putting the bathing suit on and the pink sundress on top of the bathing suit, Addison put on London's feet a pair of silver sandals. Her jet back hair was brushed and then she was done. Addison took London down and handed her to Naomi while she went back upstairs to go get changed. Soon enough, Naomi was knocking on Addison's door with a crying London.
With a sigh, Addison took her daughter and placed her down on the carpeted floor. Her hardwood had been replaced with a soft carpet soon after London was adopted. The baby began to push herself up, as if attempting to crawl.
"You know, this co-dependency thing doesn't suit you. I mean, we're at a party, Your party for that matter and you're screaming your head off when you aunt Nae holds you. That isn't nice." Addison said as she began to put the bottom of her zebra print bikini and then the halter top part of the bikini.
She quickly put on a green day dress and pushed her long hair back into a pony tail. On her feet were her ever present heels. She put on a little bit of make up and splashed herself with a bit of 212 by Carolina Herrera.
"Let's go to your party, shall we?" Addison said and picked up her daughter, who had busied herself with a roly-poly toy Addison had laying around on the floor.
The party went on without a hitch. Everyone was there and having fun. Lucas and London were down for a nap in London's room. Pete and Addison planned on taking them to the water as soon as they woke up. Maya and Betsy were hanging out, playing some soccer . The two of them were largely fascinated by the two babies in the house.
Addison went outside to one sit on a lounge chair with a wine glass in her hand.
"What's up? You're being quiet." Naomi said.
"Sorry." Addison said and took a sip of her wine.
"So, what's up?" She asked.
"Derek called." Addison said.
"And?" "He wants to hire me back. Long story, but the cliff notes are that Richard is drinking again, he told the board and he's the new Chief. Which is why he's the one wanting to hire me back." Addison said.
"Wow." Naomi was speechless.
"I know."
"So, what are you planning on doing?" Naomi asked the million dollar question.
"I have no idea. I love LA. I love that it's perfect for London to grow up. You're all her family as much as you're mine. She loves you all, even if she still cries when I'm not the holding her. LA is home now. She needs somewhere stable to grow up. Here I have everything I need." Addison said.
"But Seattle has everything you want." Naomi added and Addison sighed softly.
"I feel selfish for even considering it. I mean, it's all about London now and what's best for her." Addison said.
"You wouldn't be considering it if there wasn't a general offer on the table." Naomi stated.
"He offered me a new Neonatal wing, new surgical equipment, high profile cases where the high profile is both the patient and/or the procedure. He's also offering the daycare for London and a very flexible work schedule." Addison said.
"So he knows about her? Naomi asked and Addison nodded. "How'd he react?" She asked.
"He freaked for a second, but then I told him she's adopted and he was genuinely happy for me." Addison stated.
"Want my two cents?" Naomi asked.
"Always." Addison responded.
"I'd hate it if you left LA. You have so much going here and to go back to the place where you were so miserable, isn't exactly thrilling for me. But, at the same time, Derek is giving a great offer. You'd finally get what you want. Which is the great job and the family to go home to. It's a great offer, Addie. It doesn't come by often enough. So I'd say, think it through. Here or there, you'll have something amazing in your hands. Plus, you'll also have us all backing you up." Naomi said and just then Pete came out announcing that the kids were up.
Addison went up and grabbed London while Pete went with her to grab Lucas. When they got back down to the deck, Addison handed London to Naomi while she stripped. Sam looked at her almost naked body and nearly had a stroke. She looked so beautiful and fetching. He was insanely jealous of Pete, who would be joining her in the water.
Addison took London's dress off and ticked her belly which caused the baby to erupt in a fit of giggles. Lucas copied his new friend's actions and began giggling as well. Addison cooed at the little boy as well before grabbing her daughter and heading for the water.
Everyone watched in awe how London and Lucas reveled in the warm water of the ocean. The giggled and splashed around while each parent held them safely in their arms. Soon everyone joined them in the water and they all had a grand time.
Two weeks after the party, there was a phone call at ten o'clock at night to Addison's phone. The ID read 'SGH - Chief'. With a sigh, Addison picked up.
"It's ten pm and you better pray my daughter doesn't wake up." Addison murmured to Derek.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to call so late." Derek said.
"How is your daughter, by the way?" He asked quickly.
"She's very well, thank you. She turns five and a half month today. She's beautiful, happy, healthy and smart. She's my daughter." Addison said with pride.
"Sounds like she's adapting well to being a Montgomery." Derek said with a smile.
"When's her birthday?" Derek asked.
"Why is London's birthday any of your business?" Addison asked, a little on the defensive side.
"Protecting your cub much? Geez, I was just asking to write it down on my calendar to remember to send her a gift on her birthday." Derek explained.
Addison sighed and rubbed her face. "Sorry. It's just her and me, so my only focus is protecting her. She was born December twenty-five." Addison said.
"Christmas baby!" Derek said happily and Addison smiled.
"That she is. She loves the cold, but she also loves the beach. She a whole contradiction even at five months and a half." Addison smiled tiredly.
"You didn't call to catch up on London's life. So, what's up?" Addison asked. She had a long day and on top of that, London had been fussing a lot more before finally falling asleep.
"Have you thought about the offer? It's been a month and I haven't heard anything from you." Derek said.
"I have thought about it." Addison said. This was the moment of truth.
"And?" Derek asked her.
"If everything still stands, the daycare and the flexible work hours so that I can be with my daughter, then yes. I'll move." Addison said.
Derek could jump up and do a Touchdown victory dance with how happy he was.
"It still stands. Anything else you need?"
"A house. But that won't be included in my contract, now will it?"
"No way. There's a place I draw the line and housing is it." Derek said laughing.
Addison laughed too and cuddled in bed.
"So I'll make the move in two weeks. Is that ok with you?" Addison asked.
"Two weeks is perfect. This patient I need you for is doing her last round of chemo. If she doesn't\'t go into remission, she'll need a hysterectomy. So, we'll know in about a month. You arriving here two weeks prior that will give you enough time to familiarize yourself with the case." Derek said.
"I could use the time to go house hunting for London and I as well." Addison added.
"Sounds good. See you in two weeks then?" Derek asked.
Two weeks later, Addison and a six month old London were being hugged tightly by her best friend in her driveway. Addison would be driving to Seattle because she'd hire a U-haul to take the essentials. Most things, like London's crib, the armoire, the dresser, the changing table, and high chair would go into storage while Addison searched for a house. A lot of Addison's clothes would go into storage as well. The formal dresses and the cocktail ones would be there, too. A great deal of Addison's shoes would be held in storage, although she hated that idea.
"I just can't believe you're leaving. I was so used to having you here." Naomi said.
"We'll be back as soon as we can. And you'll go down to visit us. Everything will be ok Nae. Really." Addison said.
"I know, but I'll miss you both so much." She said.
"We're only a phone call away." Addison said.
"I know." Naomi said.
By the time Addison arrived to the hotel, it was already night time. The things had been left in at the storage unit before they'd made it to the Archfield. Addison paid the U-haul people and they were on their way. After she checked into a suite, Addison asked the bellboy to take her things to please bring her things to her room. She told him she'd give him an extra tip if he brought London's Moses basket up as well. After all, the baby needed somewhere to sleep.
"This will have to be home for now, London. I promise we'll get a house soon. One with a big backyard so that you can run when you're older." Addison said.
The next morning, Addison went into Seattle Grace with London in her arms. The baby was giggling happily while Addison played with her. She held the happy baby in her right hip while on her left side she had the baby's bag, her briefcase and her Chanel purse.
"You seem happy today, baby girl." Addison said and the baby grabbed her nose.
Addison laughed before pressing the up button and then looked at her daughter.
"Can mommy have a kiss?" Addison asked her lovingly and London leaned forward and placed a sloppy wet kiss on her mother's cheek before giggling.
Addison laughed and kissed her daughter back which made the baby laugh.
"Where is London's eyes?" Addison asked with a grin on her face as they boarded the empty elevator.
London pointed to her eyes. "Very good. And where is London's nose?" She asked with the same tone before London pointed to her nose. "Very good. You're too smart." Addison said and showered her daughter with kisses which caused the baby to erupt in a loud fit of giggles.
The door opened to the surgical floor and everyone was taken aback by the fit of giggles from the baby in Addison's arms as the pair walked to Derek's office.
"You sure do know how to make an entrance. I can hear her laughing from the other side of the bridge." Derek said as he greeted his ex-wife.
"And you must be London." Derek cooed at the child who quickly hid her face in her mother's face.
"Oh, we're being shy?" Addison asked and smiled at the child in her arms.
Meanwhile, while the exes spoke to each other about the new contract and squaring everything out for Addison to begin working, a crowd gathered outside Derek's office. They weren't paying attention to Addison, she was a regular visitor here. They were looking at the baby who was sitting parallel to the window playing with a thick rubber balloon attached to a wide white ribbon. The baby cooed quietly at her brilliant colored balloon while her mother and Derek spoke.
"Who's the kid?" Mark asked Callie just as Addison picked her up and kissed her daughter.
"Come on princess, mommy's going to feed you now." Addison said totally oblivious to her friends standing near by.
She looked up and smiled at them and London hid her face again. Addison tried to get the baby to look at them but too many new faces scared the living day lights out of London who was so used to the same faces every day.
"Oh hey guys." Addison greeted Mark and Callie.
Callie hugged her friend and rubbed the baby's back softly. London looked at Callie with her slate colored eyes.
"Who's this cutie?" Callie asked her.
"This is London Simone Montgomery. She's my daughter." Addison said and kissed her baby's head. "I'll catch you guys later, I need to go feed her before she gets cranky and begins to fuss." Addison said and tickled London's belly which made the baby giggle.
"Say bye bye, London. Can London say bye bye?" Addison cooed and the baby waved her hand shyly.
"That's my girl. Come on, a very nice warm bottle of milk awaits you." Addison said and grinned at her.
"That kid is beautiful. Don't you think so, Mark?" Callie asked.
"No." Mark said angrily and left.
"What the…" Callie murmured before she was left alone talking to herself.
Ok, so I thought I'd give you a visual of Addison and London's bathing suits.
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