The Good Doctor: Cat

by patrickmgaddis

Takes place between "Heartfelt" and "Pain". In a crossover between "The Good Doctor" and "Private Practice", Addison Montgomery temporarily fills in for Dr. Melendez. Shaun learns about attitude when delivering news to patients. After helping a tenant find her cat, Shaun obliviously agrees to go on a date with her.

2. Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Shaun arrived at San Jose Saint Bonaventure. As he walked in, Morgan greeted him.

"Good morning, Shaun," Morgan said.

"You're being nice to me," Shaun said. "What's wrong?"

"Why do you think something's wrong?" Morgan asked.

"You're never nice to me," Shaun replied. "Are you sick?"

"No," Morgan replied. "Didn't you get the email?"

"I haven't checked my email today," Shaun replied. "I accidentally overslept. I was helping this girl, Betsy find her cat."

"Dr. Melendez is out and Addison Montgomery is going to be our temporary boss!" Morgan cheered."

"I don't know who that is," Shaun said.

"She's my idol," Morgan said. "She used to work at Seattle Grace Hospital and now works at a private practice in Los Angeles. Come on, let's go."

Shaun and Morgan walked to the cafeteria where Addison was drinking coffee. Shaun nervously fidgeted his fingers.

"Addison Montgomery," Morgan said. "I'm Morgan Reznick. It's such a pleasure to get to work with you."

"Nice to meet you, Morgan," Addison said. "I've heard so much about you. I hear you're quite something."

"Is that a good thing?" Morgan asked.

"You must be Shaun Murphy," Addison said, ignoring Morgan.

"Hello," Shaun said nervously.

"No need to be nervous around me, Shaun," Addison said.

"I have autism," Shaun said.

"I know," Addison said. "And I'm very impressed that you want to be a surgeon."

"Thank you, Dr. Montgomery," Shaun said.

"You can call me Addison," Addison said.

"So, Addison," Morgan said.

"Call me Dr. Montgomery," Addison said.

"Okay," Morgan said. "Once again, it's such an honor working with you."

"Yeah, yeah," Addison said.

Morgan walked off and Shaun looked at Addison.

"Why were you so cold to Morgan?" Shaun asked.

"She's such a classic kiss-up," Addison replied. "You on the other hand, you have potential and the right goals. You have what it takes to be a surgeon. Morgan, however just wants to be the best. You won't get anywhere in life expecting to be the best. Have a seat."

Shaun sat down across from Addison.

"So tell me, Shaun," Addison said. "Why do you want to be a doctor?"

"To save lives," Shaun replied. "I wasn't able to save my brother, but I want to be able to save the lives of other individuals."

"You have what it takes," Addison said smiling. "You're a good doctor."