The doctors that saved Leo

At the wedding, there were many guests, including Addison and James—two famous doctors who had both worked at Seattle Grace Hospital. Leo, a dancer, had once undergone surgery, and without their help, he would never have made it back to his career.

Addison, smiling, clinked her champagne glass against James's, urging him, "Come on, James, now that we're all together, you must tell everyone our story!"

Raising her glass, James addressed the crowd, "I'm sure many of you know of us from when we helped Leo during his hardest times. Most of you here were there for him then, and I know he's thrilled to see so many of you by his side today. We were the doctors who helped him, and it's truly wonderful to see him blossom into the amazing husband he's going to be."

Everyone cheered, raising their glasses to celebrate Leo.

"We're all very happy to be here," Addison continued with a smile, "and while this may be a pre-party before the wedding, we're also taking this chance to announce our own engagement!"

The room erupted with surprise and excitement. Some guests cheered, while others leaned in to ask questions, thrilled by the unexpected news.

"But first," James raised a hand, "let's congratulate Jennie and Leo!"

Jennie and Leo laughed along with the charismatic doctors, delighted by the joyful news.

Tell us how it happened, Mia chimed in excited to hear about this story

Flashback:

It was a cold night when Addison learned that her husband, Derek, had fallen for someone else—someone who wasn't even a doctor. Years of effort and commitment were shattered by a single drunken confession, and the man she thought she'd spend her life with was suddenly gone. Staring up at the dark, starless sky, she realized that wallowing in heartbreak wouldn't solve anything; she needed to get to Seattle Grace Hospital. She booked her flight and was there two days later.

James had noticed that one of his best friends, Mary, was involved with Derek, the most famous surgeon at Seattle Grace Hospital. However, there were rumors that Derek was playing with her feelings. Those rumors were quickly confirmed when Derek was greeted by his wife, Dr. Addison Montgomery. When James first saw Addison, he couldn't believe that someone could be so beautiful. He realized, with some guilt, that he was developing an inappropriate crush on someone else's wife and knew he needed to suppress his feelings.

After the whole fiasco with Mary and Derek, James noticed that Addison was far from happy. She was smiling, but her eyes looked sad. He had worked with her twice that month, and she was bossy yet charming. He found himself struggling to hold back from kissing her in one of their meetings, wondering if his crush would remain one-sided if he didn't act soon.

He found an opportunity to open up when he caught Addison crying. He'd intended to ask her a question about a patient but forgot to knock on the door. When he saw her wiping her tears, he closed the door abruptly.

"I've had enough of this, Dr. Addison."

"James, what are you talking about? Leave this instant."

"No—you may be my supervisor, but it's time we talk like adults," James said, pulling up a chair and sitting next to her.

"You don't deserve this, to be treated like this in front of everyone."

"Well, that's what happens when you're married," Addison replied.

"No, Addison. Derek doesn't treat you right."

"Don't you think I know this?" Addison said, beginning to cry again. That's when James hugged her.

"You deserve the whole world. You're an amazing doctor—intelligent yet never lacking empathy. You're beautiful and funny."

"James," Addison said, pulling back, sensing a change in the mood.

"I really like you, Addison," James admitted and softly kissed her.

"I know you're married, but I wanted to put my feelings out there. I couldn't hold back from kissing you."

"James… this is…"

"I know—it's wrong. But I couldn't wait. I'll give you space, but I want you to know that I'm here whenever you need," he said, kissing her forehead. "I'm leaving now."

"James…"

James left, shocked at what he'd done. He had just kissed his married supervisor.

Yeah, he was probably going to get fired soon.

The next day, James had to work with Addison again. How was he going to face her? He did everything he could to avoid her, even asking Bailey for her most dreadful case—and he got it. Addison, still flabbergasted from yesterday, didn't know how to feel at first. But later that night, she found herself thinking about James—his toned biceps, charming face, and sweet smile that always greeted her on her worst days. It wouldn't be an understatement to say he was also very talented. Yesterday's events had pushed her to realize she wouldn't accept Derek's behavior anymore.

The following week, Addison divorced Derek; it had been a long time coming.

"Dr. James, we need to see Leo in the emergency unit."

"I'll take his blood pressure since the nurses are on strike."

"This is unbelievable. How are we supposed to manage without the nurses?"

James noticed Addison was more agitated than usual since her divorce from Derek, so he did everything he could not to get on her nerves.

During a break when they were alone, Addison finally spoke up.

"So, is your appeal only to married, sad women?"

James was taken aback.

"What? Of course not. Wait—you actually thought about my proposal? I thought I was going to get fired, Addison. I was scared because you didn't say a word to me after that incident."

"I didn't talk to you because I was thinking about what to do with this very forward intern...who I, too, have started to like."

"Addison…"

"James."

"You like me? Am I really not dreaming?"

Addison smiled at his excitement, as if he'd just won a game.

He then suddenly pulled her into his arms and kissed her. Addison was surprised but happy. Now that they were together, they could finally treat one of their favorite patients, Leo, without all the tension hanging over them.