Stitches

Sixteen

Another day at work, Maria was looking at a file. She never saw Derek till he walked over to her. "Be careful around Mark..."

"Why don't you leave me alone?" She tells him. "I know his history, but people can change if they want to. I'm not Meredith and I'm sure the hell ain't you." Everyone watched them as she spoke. "You slept with my sister while you are still married. You lead her on, never told her about Addison, but I don't tell you how to live your life so stay the hell out of mine."

The chief recorded what happened as he knew Mark would see how well Maria stood up for herself. She should be in his shoes as she knows what she is doing. "Maria..."

"You know what, go fuck yourself. I have a job to do and you do too. So stay the hell out of my personal life."

The interns watched Maria walk away as she had other things to do. Bailey smiled as her favorite intern stood up to Derek and is ready for work.
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The Chief found Maria looking at a folder as she was checking a woman who was twelve weeks pregnant. "Dr. Grey." She looked at him. "How did you know I was only talking to you?"

"Cause you only talk to me." She tells him. "Is there a problem, Chief?"

"No. Just you are acting fast, helping everyone else, getting people in and out. Get them to surgery....none of the interns are doing that." He tells her. "So, I spoke to Bailey and she agreed that you should take your daughter and help Mark pack. Shane wants help, but Mark insisted on you because he doesn't trust Shane around you."

"I'm no whore, but that will be a good reason for Mark to meet Isabella sooner." She tells him. "Why me?"

"I think Mark Sloan is falling in love with you, Maria Grey."

Maria couldn't believe her ears. She never thought of anything, more so love because of Isabella's dad, but she can't deny that she feels more like herself when she's with him. Walking away, Maria pulled her phone out. First to call the babysitter then to call Mark.
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Mark stood waiting for Maria as he knew she wasn't too far away. He smiled as he saw her walking with a toddler in her arms. "Maria!' She saw him and smiled. He walked over to her as she placed the little girl down. "This must be Isabella."

"She sure is." She tells him. "I'm sorry..."

"No, we were talking and getting to know one another. You had rights to make sure if things worked out before you introduced her to me." He tells her as Isabella walked over to Mark and pulled at his pants. "See, she already likes me."

Maria smiled as she watched Mark put Isabella on his back. Hearing her laugh, Maria knew. She found the right guy.