Your Chief Of Surgery

Your Chief of Surgery, Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, is one of the foremost neo-natal surgeons in the world. She is also a double board-certified OB/GYN. Dr. Montgomery is originally from Manhattan and has three daughters, Ainsley, Dylan and Lena. She is...

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Dinner and a Movie | Addison, Teddy, Dylan & Lena

[t-altmancardio]

“My vote goes to Jamaica, but you know I am always for relaxing by the ocean with a drink in my hand,” I reply with a chuckle before looking towards Lena and Addison to see where they want to go.  As long as we are all going together it will be a great trip.   

[drlenamontgomery]

“Oh, the safari! We learned about that in school. I love animals but I’d like to go to Jamaica too! Maybe we could go on a cruise! Doesn’t that sound like fun?” I smile happily with a fork full of salad still in my mouth. “I’d bet there would be a bunch of kids on the boat that I could play with.”

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

“So are we all settled on Jamaica?” I look around he table for their approval and smile, “Well, that was easy.” I take out my phone and I text my assistant letting her know we’ve decided on Jamaica. I’m excited for this trip. This is the start of something new in our little family and I’m loving every minute of it.

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Dinner and a Movie | Addison, Teddy, Dylan & Lena

[t-altmancardio]

“Why don’t we go ahead and have dinner at the table?” I suggest.  “And then we can have dessert while we watch the movie.  Plus, I think we could use the time to talk about our trip.  What do you ladies say?” I ask before taking a long sip of my water.  Lena seems happy to have everyone here.  

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

We head over to the table that Lena so gracefully prepared for us.  I set out the salad bowl and I bring over the side dishes then I grab the lasagna from the oven. “I got this recipe from the internet and they say it is the best so let me know what you guys think.” I say sitting the lasagna on the table I sit beside Teddy and in front of Lena. “So how was everyone’s day for starters?”

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Dinner and a Movie | Addison, Teddy, Dylan & Lena

[t-altmancardio]

“I just got here myself,” I explain to Dylan when she walks into the house.  As a matter of fact, I had just set my purse down after giving Lena a hug.  “Where were you?  Have a nice day?” I ask Dylan as I head over to the fridge to pull out a few bottles of water for everyone.  

[dylanisnotmyname-blog]

“Oh, great,” I say when I learn that Teddy just arrived too. I’m not that late, I suppose. I put down my bag and I hug my little sister. “I was working out with my friend, Leslie. Remember, you met her? We just lost track of time. And yeah, it was a pretty nice day. How about yourself?” I say hugging her.

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Everyone’s finally here and they’re all laughing and smiling. It makes me happy to see everyone under one roof again… even if it is just for dinner. "Okay, eat first or movie first? Or both at the same time?" I hug Dylan after a hug and a kiss from Teddy. I just hope that everything continues to work out this way.

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Dinner and a Movie | Addison, Teddy, Dylan & Lena

"Okay, remove foil... bake an additional 25 minutes..." I read aloud to myself, "Oh, and cool for 15 minutes before serving. That was easier than I expected." I close the oven and set the timer for 25 minutes then I walk into the dining room where Lena is setting up he table. "All done," she says to me as she places the last fork on the table. I honestly don't know what I would've done without her here tonight. She found the recipe and help get all the ingredients from the store. She even perfected the layers as we filled the pan. "The table looks amazing and the centerpiece is gorgeous," I add knowing she made it herself. "The lasagna is on its last 25 minutes in the oven. You got the movie ready?" "Yeah, it's already set up on the menu. Now we just need popcorn, my Teddy and Dylan." "Okay, great." I reply. Now we wait.

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Call: Teddy

Addison: Hey, hey, hey… Come over to dinner tomorrow? Lena and I are cooking. Maybe we can watch a movie and talk about our vacation?

[t-altmancardio]

Teddy: sounds good. I will see you both then.

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Addison: Great. Dylan said she'd be over around 5. I wasn't think we start eating until like 6-7 but whenever is fine for me.

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Call: Teddy

Addison: Hey, hey, hey... Come over to dinner tomorrow? Lena and I are cooking. Maybe we can watch a movie and talk about our vacation?

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Call: Addison & Dylan

Dylan: Hello

Addison: Hey, Dylan. It's Addison.

Dylan: Hey mom. What's up?

Addison: Oh, um. -smiles to self-

Dylan: Sorry, if the reception is bad. I'm using Bluetooth while I'm painting.

Addison: No, it's okay. I was just calling because I spoke to Teddy and she told me that you wanted to take a family vacation. Where'd you wanna go?

Dylan: Oh, anywhere with a beach. I was spoiled in California. Maybe we can go somewhere none of us have been before. We can experience something new and make new memories.

Addison: That sounds like a great idea. Maybe we can all get together Friday over dinner and a movie to pick a place? From there book a hotel and we're off.

Dylan: Okay, Friday is perfect. I'll be over around 5. Should I tell Teddy or do you want to do that?

Addison: I will. I can't wait to see you. I miss you.

Dylan: I miss you too, Ma. I'll see you Friday. I love you.

Addison: I love you too.

-hangs up-

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Hey Teddy,

[t-altmancardio]

Put my house on the market? -pauses for dramatic effect- Well, you’re very forward aren’t you? I mean, we just met. I don’t even know your last name. -jokes- But on a more serious note, you sure? Because you know I’d jump on it in a heartbeat. I just need to be sure that you’re sure. That’s a big US step.

-laughs-  Very true.  Why don’t we plan the vacation, see how that goes and go from there?

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Where does she want to go anyway? Knowing Dylan it's probably some place artsy like Italy or France.

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Hey Teddy,

[t-altmancardio]

-sits down looking over at Teddy and just blurts out- Lena’s the only one who enjoys being around me but I’m sure she’ll grow out of that… I mean, you moved out, Dylan moved out and I don’t even know where Ainsley is to be honest… It’s just that, I had to choose between my daughter and the love of my life… I chose my daughter because I felt it was the right thing to do yet still, things didn’t turn out right… Everything is different now. I don’t know if they’ll ever be the same again but I really really want them too. I mean, if not the same then better. I want you; I want us; I want our family. I know it may not seem that way on the account of how distant I’ve been… At first, I was keeping a distance so Dylan could heal and maybe come to me in her own time but that also included keeping some distance from you. I mean, Dylan moved out… and moved in with you. She needed so much space from me that she literally had to moved out. And I don’t know, time passed and I just, I couldn’t seem to figure out my place in either of your lives anymore…

Things have been extremely hard and stressful.  I don’t blame you, and I don’t think Dylan does either.  I could never be mad at you for wanting to build a relationship with your daughter.  I just didn’t feel welcome or respected in my home, but you know that and we do not need to beat a dead horse.  Dylan has talked about me, you, Lena, and herself taking a summer vacation, maybe you should text her about that?  I think it would be a good starting point, and maybe put your house on the market?

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Put my house on the market? -pauses for dramatic effect- Well, you're very forward aren't you? I mean, we just met. I don't even know your last name. -jokes- But on a more serious note, you sure? Because you know I'd jump on it in a heartbeat. I just need to be sure that you're sure. That's a big US step.

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Hey Teddy,

[t-altmancardio]

Alright -motions for her to sit-

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

-sits down looking over at Teddy and just blurts out- Lena’s the only one who enjoys being around me but I’m sure she’ll grow out of that… I mean, you moved out, Dylan moved out and I don’t even know where Ainsley is to be honest… It’s just that, I had to choose between my daughter and the love of my life… I chose my daughter because I felt it was the right thing to do yet still, things didn’t turn out right… Everything is different now. I don’t know if they’ll ever be the same again but I really really want them too. I mean, if not the same then better. I want you; I want us; I want our family. I know it may not seem that way on the account of how distant I’ve been... At first, I was keeping a distance so Dylan could heal and maybe come to me in her own time but that also included keeping some distance from you. I mean, Dylan moved out… and moved in with you. She needed so much space from me that she literally had to moved out. And I don’t know, time passed and I just, I couldn’t seem to figure out my place in either of your lives anymore…

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Hey Teddy,

[t-altmancardio]

We had a wonderful time, it was nice, but I missed Seattle.  

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Oh well, that’s because I’m here. *smiles adorably hard*

[t-altmancardio]

-chuckles and smiles-

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Anyway... I’ve been meaning to talk to you... about us.

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Hey Teddy,

[t-altmancardio]

We had a wonderful time, it was nice, but I missed Seattle.  

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Oh well, that’s because I’m here. *smiles adorably hard*

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Hey Teddy,

[t-altmancardio]

Great because it would’ve been awful if I had to eat all of this alone. *walks inside her office sitting next to her*

-laughs-  Sounds good.  

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

How was your trip? I loved California. I can't believe I ever left.

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Hey Teddy,

you busy? I brought food…?

[t-altmancardio]

Just working on charting, but food sounds good.  

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Great because it would’ve been awful if I had to eat all of this alone. *walks inside her office sitting next to her*

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Hey Teddy,

you busy? I brought food...?

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Thinking about getting a cat...

[drohunt]

You’re right and talking to her is exactly what I’m going to do. I just don’t know where to start or what even to say really. I need to pull myself together. I’m Addison Montgomery. What am I doing?

You don’t have to know where to start, just start because something will always be better than nothing.  

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

You’re right. I’m just going to start. Thanks, Owen.

[4evergreysanatomy-blog]

[dr-addisonmontgomery]

Oh I remember this...