Sister, Sister¹

Act Together

"Ugh, Jackson, what is that smell?" Ivy asks, plugging her nose as she investigates the kitchen.

He looks up from the pan, "Uh, I was trying to make you eggs before work, but, uh, I think I accidentally burned them."

She smiles, looking over the pan and gagging, "Oh, babe. That's so sweet and so unnecessary. But I love you for trying."

Jackson chuckles before starting to clean the pan, "Yeah, well, you deserve a nice, home cooked meal, especially after all the hours you and April have put in planning hers and our wedding plus, last night was our first night in our new home. All that is left to do now is-"

"Plan the rest of our wedding, find our the genders of our babies, decorate the nursery, give birth and then parent for the next 18 years at least. Yeah, I'm well aware of what we have to do. For today, I have that interview with Dr. Marling so, I better be off," she kisses him quickly before leaving for the meeting.

As she is on her way to meet with Emma, Owen finds her and starts walking with her, "Her resume really speaks for itself. This is more of a formality."

Ivy nods, looking over Emma's resume, "Well, and maybe more an opportunity to learn a little bit more about the woman you're dating besides she's nice or you'd like her."

Owen rolls his eyes, "Not necessary at all."

"You're right, but I'm part owner of the hospital, pregnant, and the Bailey to your Webber so you can't argue with me," she smiles at him, "Look, I'm sure there's nothing wrong with her but if there is, I'll give you a heads up," Ivy reassures him.

"Please don't."

She ignores him, "I mean, with four sisters and a brother, I'm pretty good at reading people."

They then run into Arizona and Emma, "Hi! Um, this is Dr. Emma Marling."

Ivy sticks her hand out to shake as Owen introduces her, "Dr. Ivy Shepherd."

"Good to meet you. Lets do this," she smiles before leading Emma to a conference room.

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Ivy makes some notes, "Okay, so after U.W., you went to the Cleveland Clinic-impressive."

"Mm-hmm. Under Lacy. And the focus there was on congenital heart disorders," Emma tells her.

"Oh, but you left after only a year?" Ivy notices.

"Yeah, there were so many great opportunities out here-in Seattle," she nods.

"Really?"

Emma smiles, realizing Ivy wasn't falling for it, "And there were some personal elements at play, too," Ivy gives her a look to go on, "I was, uh, going through a divorce. And we both worked at the clinic, and that became untenable, it was affecting my work, so I made a move."

Ivy nods, "Understandable. So then you moved to Seattle Pres?"

"Yes. A year as an attending, and then running the maternal/fetal department for the last year. My research..."

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"Okay, what does a typically weekend look like for you?"

Emma nods, "Oh, well, listen, I know that new attendings pull the most call. So I have no problem working weekends."

Ivy smiles, "Good cause in a few months, another fellow and I will be taking a couple weeks off."