The Love That We Deserve

Heart Straws and Jaw Drops

Season16x19

Owen, tio, and I fly down on my jet down to the convention in LA that Tio will be speaking at. After the forty minute flight we finally made it to the hotel. I smile as tio giddily walks in front of us. I look around as everyone is holding a drink. "I want to drink every drink that they have available." Owen chuckles as we walk through the lobby of the hotel. "That is the only goal I have."

"Only goal?"

"Yes, we don't have the kids with us for the weekend and then we also don't have to go to work so I am allowed to get drunk."

He pulls me into his chest and leans his lips to my ear. "I am hoping that you can add something to that very short goal list."

"And what would that be Dr. Hunt?"

"Well Dr. Hunt. I was thinking about this." His hands squeezes my hips as he pulls me closer to him. "And a bit of this." I bite my lip as his teeth pulls on my ear lobe.

"Added." I smile as I look up at him and give him a kiss.

"Hi!" We turn to see Maggie walking up to us. "How was your flight?"

"Ah, it was fine. Thanks, Meredith." We all look at Tio confused. "I mean, Maggie." He laughs. "Maggie. Sorry."

"Someone didn't sleep on the jet."

"Oh, I couldn't. I've rewritten my talk at least 20 times."

"Twenty five times actually." I gave her a hug. "He kept on having epiphanies."

She chuckles. "Meredith is so sorry she can't be here. Babysitter got the flu."

"Oh. Well, I'm glad you three are here." We all smile as we walk to the front desk to check in.

"You seem good. Chipper." I smile at tio and rub his arm proudly.

"Ah, I put my blood, sweat, and tears into this PATH pen. I can't wait to share it with the world."

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After checking in Owen takes our stuff up to the room as I get my first drink and make my way down to the Happy Hour that is currently active. "Dr. Hayes." I smile at the man who's kids is walking away. "I really hope I wasn't supposed to bring my kids." I look at them.

"No, there, uh, their aunt lives down here. So..."

"Oh." I smile.

"...it's a chance for them to see family."

"That's sweet. Well, I am heading to something called Heart Valve Happy Hour. Want to join?" I give my hips a shake.

"Is it as dire as it sounds?"

"I'm pretty sure it's worse, somehow. But free alcoholic beverages." I wiggle the one in my hand.

"Maybe I'll see you there."

"Muy bien." I tap his hand and make my way over to the happy hour.

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"Hey. How are you?" I make my way down the stairs.