A/N: Hey guys! I really wanna thank you for still be reading this story and for your amazing reviews. This chapter is named after the Whitney Huston song "I have nothing". I really hope you like this one.
The next day, Derek was very early in the municipal court of Seattle, both with his lawyer who was really anxious to hear the final verdict of this trial after all the proofs they had shown during the process. Derek's lawyer knew she had a good case, they could had the possibility to win, they wanted to win this painful fight and today was the day when it'd be all over. But also they couldn't deny the fact that Addison and her lawyer also had a good case.
Mr. Andrews, Addison's lawyer also was there early, he even greeted Mrs. Rickford, Derek's lawyers as he always did with his colleagues. He knew that after his latest announcement in the previous trial, they had a very huge chance to win, he was excited that he could get another success to his office. Everything seemed good for him, except for the fact that his client, Addison Shepherd, hasn't shown up yet
Apparently the only people in there who seemed happy because of the trial was coming to its end was the lawyers. Either Addison or Derek were excited to put an end on this and enjoying the loser's failure. They were too busy with their very messy thoughts to start thinking about which one of them would win the assets they were fighting for.
Derek, couldn't stop thinking about the conversation he had with Meredith the night before, he thought he would feel sad about that since she practically ended their relationship, he could even say that at this moment he couldn't care less about it, that was too much to deal with at this moment and probably that was just for the better. At this moment he could only think about this finally coming to its end and get the chance to finally face Addison without any kind of legal consequence.
Lost on his own thoughts, Derek start to look for Addison with his sight, he realized it was at least fifteen minutes late and that she would have to be there by now. He asked his lawyer if she knew anything about his soon-to-be-ex-wife but she didn't answer.
He started thinking if something would have happened to her, Addison was not the kind of person who likes to be late for this kind of stuff. When they were in their best years of marriage, she even made him leave the house half hour early so they won't be late anywhere. Without even notice it, Derek smiled once again remembering the good times with Addison. Gosh, how he missed those days! Right now if he could he would just go back in time to stay the way they were back then.
Several minutes later, almost an hour late, Addison finally arrived to the Court, she was wearing her very huge black sunglasses matched with a black dress, looking very elegant to be the day of her divorce, for Addison it was normal. She didn't even notice that she was late for the trial, she just went straightly next to her lawyer and started talking to him.
As soon as she went there, Derek looked at her, normally everyone would expect he would hate to see her, especially during a day like this one but at the moment he knew he didn't hate her. It was impossible to hate her even if he was calling her Satan or even an Adulterous bitch. The fact was that even when he tried, he just couldn't stop staring at her. Mrs. Rickford, noticed Derek's glance to Addison and quickly shocked her head
"If you wanna make this work and get what you want, you need to stop that. This is why I constantly asked you if you were sure about this. So now you have to focus that we need to win this. Forget about her and concentrate on yourself, okay?" She told her client, in a very confident tone. There was nothing Derek could do about this, after all, his lawyer was totally right.
"What took you so long? You know that we can lose for things like this?" Mr. Andrews told Addison as soon as she sat next to him. "We've been doing a great job, Dr. Shepherd, but until the judge says his verdict, we have nothing for sure" The lawyer continued but Addison didn't seem like she was paying attention to him, she seemed to focus on her own thoughts.
"I am here, today's the last day of this thing, hopefully your next clients will be better than me so let's just keep it quiet until this is all over" She simply admitted as she crossed her arms and cleared her throat, looking like she wanted to leave that place running, she didn't want to be there, not today, not anymore
"Dr. Shepherd, with all due respect but are you okay? Is there anything wrong? Because if that's the case we can postpone this" The lawyer asked, even though this process was difficult, Addison was always very polite when it came to her lawyer.
"I am perfectly fine I just wanna end this already. Now, how long until I can get out of here? I have a lot of things to do at the hospital"
"As soon as the judge finish talking you could go, with or without your assets"
Before Addison could answer her lawyer, the judge made his entrance as he was announced Addison just sighed and rolled her eyes, she was actually grateful that the judge came out at this moment since she didn't want to start fighting with her lawyer on their last day of trial for no reason.
After saying a very long and legal talk, the judge proceeded to say his final decision about The Shepherds case. He started to read some facts presented during the process. Facts that made him take the decision he was about to say.
"…The parties were marriage in the State of New York and lived for twelve years as husband and wife. The parties have no children in said marriage. Given the testimony, Dr. Derek Shepherd and Dr. Addison Shepherd declared during this process, including adultery admitted by the parties, although it's not shown and irreconcilable differences. According to the laws in the State of Washington, I concede the dissolution of the marriage, they have been heretofore separated and ceased to live as husband and wife, and they are now agreed to live apart. The personal property of the parties will be divided as follows, and Dr. Addison Shepherd will get the Brownstone in the State of New York and Dr. Derek Shepherd will get the propriety of the Hamptons, as regard of the land in Seattle, you'll sell it and you'll split in the middle the pecuniary resources you'll get for it. According to the laws in the State of Washington, I concede the dissolution of the marriage, they have been heretofore separated and ceased to live as husband and wife, and they are now agreed to live apart…."
After hearing what the judge decided, they were actually surprised, well, at least Derek, he really wanted the land in Seattle and he didn't want to sell it just like the judge said. Addison couldn't help but laugh in silence since none of them got the land in Seattle, for one moment she forgot about everything on her mind and allowed to enjoy this moment, even though they got pretty much the same, at least Derek didn't get his land.
Derek on his side couldn't believe this decision and just sighed in resignation, besides, he got the house in the Hamptons, he hated that place, the only reason they got that place was because Addison loved to spend their vacations in there. But the fact was that he never liked it and ironically, now it's all his.
And besides the fact that she found funny that Derek got the place he always hated, she wasn't as happy as she expected, besides this just didn't feel right, in the moment she walked in the court, she had to tell her lawyer she is pregnant, it's not like she could hide it in few months. She took the home-pregnancy test and both were positive, this morning, the reason she was late was that she was at an appointment with her OB/GYN to confirm the obvious, she found out that she was already two months pregnant and even heard the heartbeats of her baby. After finding out that she was actually carrying her ex-husband's baby, she decided she didn't want to delay the trial because of this, it was just better if she kept the secret so things will be done. Of course, she knew that this would have its consequences but she just wanted this to finish as soon as possible. She took that decision, knowing that this would probably kick her in the ass one day, she knew that now she just couldn't tell Derek about this, which is something she thought she'd never do but if she wanted to finish this trial, this was her only option.
Few minutes later, they were leaving the court knowing they wouldn't have to get there never again, at least not because of their divorce. Derek saw Addison and decided to talk to her before she left.
"So, can we have a decent conversation now with no lawyers include and me not trying to persuade you?" He said ironically since that was what Addison's lawyer told the judge against Derek
"If the judge wasn't clear enough, you should know that we don't have the obligation to talk anymore, so please, respect that and leave me the hell alone" She answered as she wouldn't stop walking to leave the court.
"Come on, Addie. You get the Brownstone and practically the half of my land in Seattle and you're still mad? I got The Hamptons which you know how much I hate it, still I am willing to be civilized with you"
"Okay, first, do not 'Addie' me and second, I do not want to be civilized with you, I'd rather to ignore you if I see you at work and if we get to work together, let's keep it just like co-workers and being the greatest doctors we are" She told him, try to avoid him as much as she could because if she actually talk decently to him, she would say something about her pregnancy
"Why are you acting like this? I mean, this is what you wanted! You got what you wanted, what now?" He asked confused to see her act like this.
"You wanna know what happen? You! You cheated on me, you treated me like shit under your shoes, you were clearly fooling around with Meredith while I really wanted to make it work with you and still you get to call me Satan and you're the poor Derek being pity and I am the bad guy. I can't just stand it anymore and you know what? I don't have to because we're divorced!" Derek jus sighed and didn't say anything, he actually didn't know what to say because he knew she was right. "Okay, then. Good luck in your life Derek Shepherd" She said as she started walking away, she put on her sunglasses back as a tear was dropping of her face, this is for the best, she repeated to herself as she was getting in her car.
Few hours later, Addison was at the hospital going to Richard's office, she knocked the door and walked in there, as soon as she saw Richard she faked a smile as the older man was sat on his chair behind his desk.
"Are you okay, Addie? I heard about the divorce" Addison simply shook her head as she gave him a letter. Richard just looked at her confused and just look at the piece of paper Addie gave to him.
"What the hell is this?" Richard asked very surprised for this since he didn't expect it "I am not taking this"
"It's my letter of resignation; I can leave with or without your blessing. Either way, I am going, Richard"
A/N: So, what do you think? It's getting hard for Addison and Derek, huh? What do you think it'd happen next? Again, I should be studying Civil Law but instead I am writing this, so please review! lol
