The Complications Of Falling

Broken

Mer's pov

It's a week since Izzie yelled at me. Alex is finally home. I mean he always was home. This time it's me and him together. Just thinking of him. It just makes my day so much better.

I was getting out of bed. I heard a notification go off on my phone. I slowly reached over to my side trying not to wake up Alex. I picked up my phone and saw a alert. It said that Paul stadler escaped. My heart dropped to the bottom my stomach. I sprinted out of bed. I threw the door open. I raced frantically to the bathroom. I hurled over the toilet. The more I thought about the torture he put me through. I started to throw up more. There was a knock on the door. I wiped my mouth with toilet paper. I flushed the toilet and opened the door. Alex was there. His face was so calm but worried. He opens his mouth.

"Mer, Are you okay"? Alex asks nervously.

I took a big gulp of the sink water before I told him. I knew I had to tell him. I was about to explain. When my eyes gave it away. His face turns hopeful.

"Alex... Paul Escaped" I stuttered as tears escape my eyes.

Alex's face softens. I could actually see tears in his eyes. He quickly wipes them away.

"Mer they will find him. He won't hurt you okay" Alex states with a hopeful smile.

It's the smile he uses with the kids. He leans and kisses my forehead. I look up at him. I press my lips against his soft lips. He pulls away and walks out of the room. I just stand there still worried. I pretend to be hopeful. I just have this horrible feeling something is going to happen. We all know what that means.

I walk down stairs. Alex has the kids already. I grab my purse and head out the door. We get in the car. Alex decides him will drive. I told him I wasn't feeling comfortable to drive. He pulls into the parking lot. I grab Ellis. Zola and Baliey climb out of the car. I watch them run into the building. I bring Ellis to her preschool. I get back into the car. Alex puts the car into drive and we head to the free way.

At Work

Alex pulls into the parking lot. Alex and I get out off the car. I kiss Alex goodbye and go inside. I walk in the doors. Baliey walks up to me. Her face just seems too happy.

"Meredith you know what day it is"? She asked excitedly.

"No, What day is it"? I asked desperately wanting to know.

"It's double transplant day"! Baliey exclaimed as she raised her hand up for a high five.

"That's great"! I exclaimed giving her a high five back.

"I know. Want to scrub in"? Baliey asked.

I didn't even think twice. I was so happy.

"Yeah I will scrub in. This going to be like the last one right"? I asked.

"Ya. Except for no one is going to drop a kidney" She mocked.

"Miranda that was years ago" I explained.

"Yes it was. I was talking about the interns" She defended herself.

"Oh god the interns" I laughed.

"You know I picked the guy who dropped his glasses in the patient" Baliey stated.

"You what"! I said shocked.

"Hey he had the requirements. And he is not bad. He's way better then the others me and Webber interviewed" Baliey explained.

"Yeah He is. The one who we repeat everything he said. She was so annoying. You're not even allowed to have your phone on you" I stated as I was laughing.

Baliey and I head to the patient. When we got there. Alex and jo were there. But not the patient. Where was the patient?

"Alex have you seen our patient"? Baliey asked.

"No I haven't Doctor Baliey" Alex replied.

"Oh there you are Brooke" A voice I knew to well.

"You stay away from her"! Alex threatened.

"Oh no she's not going any where" another voice said.

I turned around to see Paul and Izzie. Fear shot through my blood. The flashbacks spread through my head. His shouts, the cries for help. The hits I took. The horrifying memories shook my body. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest.

"Izzie what are you doing here"? I asked.

"Oh Meredith. Why am I here? You know why" Izzie spat bitterly.

I gulped, my heart was pounding so fast. I saw a black handle poking out of her pocket. Before I could even warn them. I was grabbed by Paul. I was screaming.

"Let me go"! I pleaded. He takes my arm and ties it. I knew I was going to die this time. There were no way I could escape. Tears flowed down my cheeks.

"Shut up before I kill her"! Izzie yelled with venom.

"Izzie you don't have to do this" Baliey begged.

"But I do, Dr Baliey" Izzie hissed as she pulled out the gun.

Everyone out there hands up. I tried to beg her to let me live. I opened my mouth.

"Iz, Please do-" I was interrupted by a painful shot to my stomach. I felt myself slammed on the floor on my back.

"Meredith"! Alex yelled.

"Back the hell up"! Izzie yelled.

Alex moved back. I could tell there was tears in his eyes. I could see Izzie move closer to me. She pulled up her gun and shot me again. I was in agony. The bullet this time shot through my leg. My eyes became heavy. I could taste the blood in my mouth. I coughed up more blood. I was struggling to breathe. Izzie and Paul pulled out there guns. This time they both pulled the triggers. I saw two bullets jarred toward me. The bullets both enter. I screamed. My vision became blurry. Izzie and Paul laughed coldly as they left the room. Alex stood wooden. He was almost emotionless. Baliey looked so petrified. Alex runs towards me.

"Mer! Stay wake!" Alex cried.

"Alex call a lock down. Get to my office and hurry" Baliey ordered.

Baliey put her hands over the holes. Blood was coming from all different directions. I weakly tried to keep my eyes open. I could barely see. My eyes were shying to shut.

"Mer no! Stay here! Meredith don't you dare close your eyes. We can't lose you" Baliey begged as tears streamed down her cheeks.

My eyes failed to stay open. I could feel the light blinding on me. I knew it was time. Alex will take care of my kids. He will move on. I don't have much time left. I hear faint yells. I was stuck in something. It was a nightmare of my whole life. I could see my whole childhood. I could hear my mom telling me I was only ordinary and not extraordinary. I could see my mom crying over Richard. I could see my mom trying to kill herself. I could see Lexie dying. And I hear me crying for her. I saw Derek dying. Me running away. Then I saw me being beaten and raped. But I also saw Alex crying. He was sitting at my gravestone. He was on his knees praying. He was also holding Ellis in his arms. I could see Zola and Baliey crying. My heart broke. But I knew it was too late. There was no turning back. I watch as I started to walked to the top of the building. I saw a future. Me and Alex. I had a bump. Alex was a daddy. He was playing with the kids. But I as soon I reached the top it disappeared. Instead I saw Alex and jo. I knew I was too late. "Why do I always damage the people I love" I told the thin air.