DENIAL, Mark Sloan

016, 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

Chloe was stood in the living room in the house. She was there for Derek's party. But she was bored as anything. She looked to Ellie. "I'd rather be anywhere but here," she said as she looked to Mark who was smirking over at her.

Ellie nodded. "I'm bored as hell too. Are you okay?" She asked as she looked to her and handed her a drink.

"It's your husband's party. And you're bored? says a lot. Our parties were and are a whole lot better. Just saying," Chloe said. She smiled. "I'm good. Don't worry. I'm happy."

Ellie smiled and looked to her. "I know it's not been. But I do think he loves you," she said.

Chloe just nodded. "I doubt it. I'm not dealing with this boredom. Anyone needs me, I'll be in my room. Drinking vodka and slipping into my bed," she said as she walked over to the table and picked up a bottle of vodka.

She turned and bumped into Reed. "Watch where you're going tinkerbelle," she said as she walked off.

Ellie stood there and sighed. She knew all about how  Chloe and Mark were complicated. And she just wanted her to make it work out.

Knowing she didn't like seeing Chloe being so hurt and upset. She felt as though she needed to do something.

****

Mark and Owen were with Derek. Derek was showing them the plans for the house he wanted to build for him and Meredith. "This whole wall will be windows. So we can take advantage of the view," Derek told them.

Owen looked to him. "Nice. Have you broken ground yet?" He asked.

"The day I was named chief," Derek said. He looked to Mark. "You're quiet."

Before Mark could say anything, Ellie walked in. "You know at my parties, we drink beer. And we dance on tables. Chloe usually ends up stripping at some point," she said. She shrugged. "It's that Chloe Bella has gone to bed."

Derek turned to look at his wife. "Are you insulting my party?" He asked.

"It's getting kind of lame out there," Ellie told him.

"Duty calls."

Mark left the room and sighed. He knew Chloe. And he knew how she loved a party. So for her to be in bed meant the party was boring.

****

Mark was stood by Callie. He saw how Grace was looking at him. He knew that she was loyal to Chloe. And he didn't blame her.

Mark looked to Callie. He saw how she was looking at Arizona. "You're staring again," he said.

"I am not."

"You think I could go and find Chloe?" Mark said as he looked to her. He knew he needed to be with her. She was his kryptonite.

Callie shook her head. "Look, I'm not in the mood for you and your life right now," she told him as she walked off.

****

Ellie, Jackson and Reed were stood watching Mark. Reed turned to them. "I'm going in," she told them.

Grace frowned. "No. I don't think so. He's in love with my best friend. And this is my house," she said.

"No. Go ahead girl. Get yours," Jackson said, ignoring the glare he got from Ellie.

Reed stood and walked over to Mark. Ellie turned to Jackson. "What the fuck? Why would you encourage that?" She asked.

"Because. It's entertaining. He won't go with her."