Runaway-Grey's Anatomy AU Book 6

Chapter Nineteen

"Psychologists believe that every aspect of our lives, all our thought processes and behavior patterns, are the direct result of our relationship to our parents. That every relationship that we have is really just another version of that first relationship. It's just us trying over and over again to get it right. It's the most important job in the world. You probably should need a license to do it, but then most of us wouldn't even pass the written exam. Some people are naturals. They were born to do it. Some have other gifts. But the good news is biology dictates you don't have to do it alone. You can waste your whole life wondering, but the only way to find out what kind of parent you'd be is to finally stop talking about it and just do it" 

"and right before your eyes, i'm breaking"

Owen and Aurora were lying awake next to each other. "Have you talked to Dr Wyatt?" she asked.

"Aurora..."

"When's the last time...?"

He got out of the bed before she could finish her sentence and went into the bathroom.

Lexie, Lucy and Derek were in the kitchen with Alex's brother Aaron. "Alex is the oldest, then me, and then Amber", he explained. "Amber's graduating from St Saviour's in May. She's... She's smart like Alex. She could go to college if she wanted to, but she's, like, "what's the point?" you know? I don't know what to tell her. Alex is the doctor in the family. I just move people for a living". Alex appeared in the doorway with Meredith. "Hey. What are you doing here?" he asked. "Oh, man! You got old!" Aaron chuckled.

"Dude! What are you doing here?"

"I had to drive to Portland on a job, and since I was in the neighbourhood..."

"Portland's not in the neighbourhood"

"It's three hours. I do three hours in my sleep"

"Alex, he's your brother", Lexie interjected and Lucy squinted her eyes at her. "He's allowed to come say hi". "Little Grey, aren't you gonna be late for pre-rounds?" Lucy asked. "Ok. Well, it was very nice to meet you. I'm Lexie, by the way", Lexie introduced before leaving. "I'm overdue for a visit. It's been seven years", Aaron continued. "No, it has not", Alex argued.

"Since you've been home. Seven years"

"You haven't been home in seven years?" Derek asked. Alex looked guilty. "Derek, you should probably get going", Lucy said. He hummed in agreement. "Derek. Nice meeting you", he said before leaving. "Meredith, by the way", Meredith greeted. "Lucy", Lucy added. He shook both of their hands. "Has it been seven years?" Meredith asked. "Mer", Lucy warned. "Amber was ten last time we saw you", Aaron said. "What's going on? What do you want?" Alex asked.

"I do miss you, ok? And I did want to say hi, but...since you're a doctor, I thought I'd ask"

He pulled up his shirt. "Should I be worried about this?" he asked. There was a lump over his belly button. They all stared at it.

Kelly, Aurora, Beck and Richard were with Mr and Mrs Clark in her room. "So then a couple days ago, we're at the grocery store, Gary and I", Alison explained. "And the next thing I know, I'm flat on my back in the frozen food section". "She fainted", Gary said.

"And I have never fainted. I've never seen anybody faint. I don't believe in fainting"

"Did you hit your head?" Richard asked.

"I would have if this one hadn't caught me"

"Mrs Clark is anemic and guaiac positive, so there's internal bleeding, which looks like it's coming from a friable tumour near the ampulla of Vater", Kelly explained. "Dr Swender told us the biopsy showed the cancer was back, but she said you might be able to take it out", Gary said. "There's a chance I won't be able to go in as deeply as I need to", Richard replied. "But I'll promise to do everything I can".