Code Blue • Jackson Avery

Chapter Forty Seven

13 weeks.

13 long weeks since Callie was in an accident.

13 weeks since Sophia was born and I got a new cousin.

13 weeks since Jackson asked me to marry him.

"Let me see Sophia" I cooed as I walked into the NICU.

"Let me hold her longer. I am her father after all" Mark countered not wanting to let go of the precious baby. She had grown so much in these 13 weeks it was impossible to imagine her at her smallest stage.

"Bella" my dad said from the entrance of the unit, as he waved me on. Meredith and him were beaming from ear to ear.

"We just got married. For real" Meredith exclaimed.

"Oh congratulations" I gleamed grabbing the two in a hug.

"We also want to talk to you about something" Meredith continues before looking to my dad to finish off the conversation.

"We are in the process of adopting Zola" my dad said.

"You might have a sister" Meredith said trying to see my reaction.

"This is so exciting. I will babysit anytime for you guys. Well when I'm not at the hospital" I said. My dad and Meredith both smiled.

"We have to go talk to the adoption agent" my dad said excusing the two of them. I was about to head back in to see Sophia but I was paged.

I headed to the conference room where Dr.Hunt was waiting to hear why I should be chief resident.

"Dr. Shepherd you may begin" Hunt said.

"Well, compared to most of my fellow colleagues I've been in the hospital scene since I was born. I've watched many surgeries and many scenarios play out in the OR but that aside, I don't want this position. It would be a dream don't get me wrong. It has been a dream of mine since I started pursuing medicine but I'm getting married in the near future, I have a new baby cousin, I may have a baby sister soon, Jackson and I eventually want children and I would like to remain sane while all of this is going on. I would also like to focus on neuro which is going to be my specialty. I can't commit myself to this position. It just wouldn't be fair" I said. Hunt looked at me stunned.

"Can you recommend a fellow colleague than?"

"I would say Karev or Grey. I've been with them since the first day both exhibit strong leadership skills and the necessary training for this position" I said. Dr. Hunt smiled and thanked me.

I walked out to be met by Jackson.

"How'd it go?" He asked.

"Good. Fingers crossed" I said. I wasn't going to tell him I gave up my dream position. Honestly it felt more like a distant dream with the new goals I had for my life but nonetheless still a dream.

"I might be a big sister. Meredith and my dad are trying to adopt Zola" I explained.

"Wow that's great"

"I know exciting" I said.

"Dr. Avery" Hunt called from the door.

"Good luck" I said giving him a kiss before heading to the nurses station for my patients charts.

The day dragged on with no special surgeries or special cases. Just patient check ups and such.

"Hey Bella" my dad called out from the hallway. "The agent wants to ask you a few questions if that's okay"

"Oh yeah. I'm free in like five" I explained as I finished checking the vitals of the patient. My dad smiled one of his big smiles. He was currently over the moon.

I headed to the break room where the agent was waiting.

"Hi I'm Isabella Shepherd. Derek's daughter" I greeted.

"Nice to meet you. So I just wanted to know a little about yourself" she said.

"Well I'm 26 and I'm a surgeon" I said not sure what else she wanted. "I had a great childhood if that's what you're wondering about. Derek's been an amazing father and role model."

She chuckled. "No just trying to get a sense of the family Zola will be adopted into"

"Well if it's any consolation I'm looking forward to having a sister. My dad and my step-mom will make great parents" I said. She shook my hand and thanked me for taking the time to interview with her.

I exited the room to find my dad and Meredith cooing over Zola. They both were so happy.

My dad hasn't been this happy since he passed his boards or when Meredith agreed to be his.

"Bella come here" Meredith called over. "This is Zola"

I grabbed the baby in my arms and instantly fell in love.

"Derek, Meredith I need to speak with you. Now!" Chief Webber said.

"I'll put her down" I mentioned as the two followed Chief Webber.

I looked down at my clock to see my shift was officially over. I headed to the break room to get changed.

"Hunt's announcing chief resident" Jackson exclaimed as he walked in. Not wanting to waste time I kept my scrubs on and followed him to the main nurses station.

"It was a tough pick" Hunt said as he posted the paper on the board. It read April Kepner.

"I thought you would have had it" Jackson said to me with his arm wrapped around my lower back.

"It's okay" I said placing my hand on his chest. We all walked away not too sure why April Kepner was giving the position in the first place.

I was walking into my apartment, well Jackson's and I apartment now. He was almost moved out of Meredith's with just a few things left behind. My rang as I stepped into the door.

"Is it my phone?" Jackson asked as he pulled it out of his pocket.

"No it's mine. It's Meredith" I said shocked as I pulled it from my bag.

"Hello?" I asked. Meredith has explained Zola was granted to them on a temporary custody for a trial period but her and my dad had gotten into a fight.

"I'll be right there" I said hanging the phone up.

"I have to go to Meredith's. She was granted custody of Zola but her and my dad got into a fight. He didn't go home. You can stay the night here if you want" I said running around for clothes to pack in a bag.

"I'll see you tomorrow" he said giving me a kiss. I thanked him before rushing out of the apartment and across town.

"Meredith?" I asked as I opened the front door. A cry could be heard from upstairs.

"Great you're here. Cristina and I need help" Meredith said. I rushed upstairs to help calm Zola down.