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Addison kissed Meredith but it was different and Meredith didn’t like it. It wasn’t full of love it was full of goodbyes. Addison looked into her eyes. ‘I can’t wait anymore.’ She whispered as she backed away from Meredith, tears streaming down her face.
Addison was sitting in the cafeteria with a coffee in hand when Mark joined her. ‘Hey, have you talked to Meredith lately?’ he asked. ‘Only to tell her I can’t wait for her anymore. I don’t think she cares anymore. I’m thinking of transferring to a different hospital to finish residency...I just, I can’t be around her anymore, it’s too hard?’ Addison said as she finished her coffee. ‘Give her time, Addie. You’ve always got me in the meantime.’ Mark joked. ‘It’s been a year, Mark. She let you back in her life after about two minutes and I’ve been waiting around for a year hoping she’ll be ready to give us another shot but that’s not happening any time soon because all I’m good for is a bit of messing around in on-call rooms. And I’m not the only one Meredith’s been in on-call rooms with. I don’t wanna waste anymore time waiting, Mark. I love her but I can’t be one of the many people she’s with.’ Addison said as she started to sob a little. Mark pulled her into a hug and rubbed her back gently. ‘And, uh just to be clear. You and Me? Never again Mark.’ Mark laughed before continuing. ‘I know it’s hard for you. Meredith does love you. I’ll talk to her, try and get her to come around. We can’t have you leaving the hospital.’ Mark said as he tried to soothe Addison. Addison laughed a little as she pulled back from his hug. ‘Thanks but you don’t need to talk to her about me. I think leaving will be a good thing, a fresh start and all that.’ Addison said as she wiped the tears from her face. Mark shook his head as his pager went off he gave her a silent apology before darting out of the room.