Meant to Be

Chapter 19

A few hours earlier:

Mark Pov:

I'm furious. I don't know what to make of Lexie's allegations. They bring me to great reflection. Was I really that terrible? Did I not take her opinion into account? I do not think so. Maybe in some aspects, like this apartment, I understand it. But as for Sloan and the Callie baby, I won't let myself be told. Lexie says I would react the same way if she had a baby on the road with someone else. But it is not true, if we were together and such a situation happened only on her part, I would support her. Because when you love someone, you do everything for them. Even if it was unacceptable. That's why I don't understand Lexie and realized, even though I completely disagreed at first, that maybe such a break would be good for us. I've said it many times, and I still think we love each other to death, but not every couple is meant for each other. Sometimes it's better to let go. And every decision in our life brings new experiences.

In conclusion, I got out of bed in the on-call room where I had decided to sit a few moments ago, full of emotions. I got up and walked out, heading for the exit then looking for my car in the parking lot. I got in the car and drove away from the hospital.

A moment later I was at my goal. A place where I knew I would be able to cut myself off from my thoughts for a moment, from all the fuss with Lexie and everything that's been going on lately.

I opened the door and I saw quite a lot of people right away, and of course everyone in Seattle a famous bartender - Joe.

I headed straight to the bar and sat on one of the stools that was free.

- "The same as always Joe"- I asked

- "Please" - he handed me a glass of whiskey - "What brings you today? I haven't seen you here as a customer for a long time. A lot of work, or you are limiting alcohol?"

- "Work, home, child in way, relationship" - I started listing the things that I have on my mind lately - "And actually a breakup."

- "I just haven't had a chance to congratulate you yet, then congratulations on the baby!"

- "Thanks Joe!"

- "Well, now your life begins. Waking up at night, changing diapers, falling asleep and all the rest" - he joked about the duties with the baby.

- "I'm lucky that you are always here to help and I will have you to help with the toddler"

- "Remember that I'm always here to help. Though I don't know if I wouldn't scare the baby hah"

- "It will be bolder"

- "You are very lucky to become a father and raise them with all the people you love."

- "Not everyone. I'd like one more person, but we can't get it all." - I said with Lexie in mind

- "Did you find Lexie after all?" - he asked, pouring my drink

- "Yes"- I said, taking a sip. - "Though maybe it would be better not to find it."

- "Quarrels are and always will be. They will not pass, and indeed there will be more of them in front of you than you think. But if you sincerely love each other, you will survive anything. Together or separately, you will know exactly what to do at some point."

- "I have a question, how come you always hit the topic?" - I asked impressed.

- "First of all, I'm a bartender. You don't even know how many people come and tell me about their problems during the day. After a while, you can read what their expressions are about. Like I did in your case. Secondly, we live in Seattle, at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital, where our main occupation is gossiping and coming up with new topics for conversation. And there's been a lot of talk about you and Younger Grey lately."