Remember Your Worth | Jackson Avery

nine

"Zola, shoes and coat?"

Zola excitingly nodded, standing at the door. Jackson had already put Bailey in the car.

"I can buckle my own seatbelt, Auntie Sage! My mommy said I'm a big girl."

"Oh yeah? How about you go get in the car, and if your seatbelt is on, Auntie Sage will get a sucker." I whispered the last part. She ran out the door.

"Ready?" He asked.

"Yep." I put my keys in my pocket, going out the door.

Jackson stopped me, gripping my waist. He stared at me, flashing a smile.

"Let's have a baby." He blurted out.

I looked around, confused as to who he was talking to.

"Come on. We love each other, you're a peds surgeon, and you're great with children."

"Did you forget that you cheated? You think you're fully forgiven just like that?"

"Hm.. that's fair. I just thought that since we're back together.."

"No. Don't think that. We are back together because I listened to my heart and wanted to work things out. I love you, Jackson, but we are nowhere close to a baby." He paused for a second then nodded.

"Do you trust me?" He plainly asked.

"Honestly, I don't know." I said, looking in his eyes.

~

"Your children are angels." I told Mer.

Owen was announcing the new non-fraternization rule to everyone before the day started. She and Derek looked at me with shock. I muttered a 'what', confused.

"We would never describe our children that way. What did you do to them?" Derek asked. I winked, turning my attention to Owen.

"Thank you all for coming. I know you're all busy, so this won't take long.."

"The board has just approved a new non-fraternization policy. This hospital has to be a safe work environment where our focus remains clearly on providing the best patient care possible. Moving forward, all relationships with co-workers will be discouraged, and all relationships between superiors and subordinates is strictly prohibited. You will all receive a copy of the new rules. Your supervisors will arrange meetings to go over the details. That's it, let's get back to work."

Lots of people groaned and moaned. Half of the hospital has slept with each other so I wasn't surprised.

Everyone dispersed. I felt arms around my waist before Jackson's face appeared in front of mine.

"Avery, no." Owen scolded him.

"Come on, Hunt."

"No. This is not allowed.."

"Actually, it's discouraged."

"You're funny. Move it, Avery." Owen dryly told him before walking off.

Jackson laughed, planting a kiss on my cheek before letting me go.