Chapter 101

Liliana's pov

"Okay, well I was just calling to check in and see how things are going" I say to Amelia. Since I've been out of town for the last month and a half I've been constantly checking in with Amelia to make sure that she wasn't having any trouble running the department, because it is a lot of work. I really didn't plan on having her run the department this long but I'm lucky she is able to take over for me and effectively run everything while I'm gone. I've been gone for longer then I expected, I mean when I left I only planned to stay in D.C. for like 2 weeks, but I'm really content and at a good place in life right now, but I know once I return to Seattle that's going to all change because I'll have to confront the issues that I still have at home, specifically how horrible things are with Jackson and I and I'm not ready to deal with that yet.

"No problem. It's nice to hear from you. I'm glad you're having a good time in D.C." she says

"Yeah, it's really nice here. Have you seen Jackson around today" I ask

"Yeah, I saw him a little earlier" she says

"How is he? I mean does he seem happy" I ask

"He seems okay, I wouldn't exactly say happy. Have you two not been speaking" she asks

"We were when I first came out here, but not really lately. He's pretty much been ignoring me when I call and when he does pick up we always end up arguing, so at this point I've just stopped calling as much" I sigh

"He'll come around" she says

"I really hope so, but enough about me and my relationship. How are things going with you and a certain Chief Hunt" I smirk

"What do you mean. Owen and I are just co workers and friends" she says

"You and I both know you like Owen. Everytime we've talked on the phone lately you've talked about how caring, and understanding, and great he is and you two have been spending so much time together" I say

"I just respect him and think that he's a great boss and we're friends so of course we hang out at times, I mean that's totally normal" she says

"Amelia, this is me you're talking to. You can admit that you like Owen, it isn't like I'm going to tell anyone" I say

"Fine. I am starting to fall for Owen Hunt, but I shouldn't because he's my boss and it's unprofessional" she sighs

"Oh please, this is Grey Sloan Memorial we're talking about. Almost everyone falls in love with their boss there. No one has the right to judge you. If you like Owen you should just go for it, he could be your night and shining whatever" I say

"I don't know, I need to think about it" she says

"Just be open minded" I say

"I will" she agrees

"Good, now I will call you back later. I'm about to go grab something to eat" I say

"Okay, bye" she says

"Bye" I say before hanging up. Derek's at work, so I've had the house to myself all day. I normally use this time to explore the town. There's always something to do in D.C. since it's filled with so many different monuments and restaurants. Today I decided that I wanted to go to this local cafe called Le Caprice that I've fell in love with since I've been here. I go get dressed and do my makeup before leaving to go to the cafe. Once I get there I order my usual, an almond croissant and a coffee before taking a seat at a table. I decide to call Jackson, but of course he doesn't answer. I hate the constant arguing whenever I call him, but even that was better then going days without speaking. I sigh in disappointment before beginning to eat my food, while texting Derek.

"Liliana Garcia" I here a voice say making me look up from my phone.

"Oh my god. Liam. I haven't seen you in forever " I say surprised. Liam is an old friend I met while I was in medical school. While I was studying medicine at UCLA he was studying law and we just clicked and got along from the beginning, but we were never more then friends. We ended up losing contact once I finished school and moved to Seattle. I haven't seen him in years, well that is until today.

"It has been a while" he smiles giving me a hug as I stand up. "May I join you" he asks

"Yeah, of course" I say as we sit down at the table

"I can't believe I ran into you here. We haven't seen each other in what? Like 8 years" he says

"Yeah, that sounds about right. How have you been" I ask

"Great, just busy with work and life. How about you" he asks

"The same. So what brings you to D.C.? Do you live here" I ask

"Yeah, when I finished law school I moved out here for work. D.C. is the best place for constitutional lawyers" he says

"I imagine so. I know you're family is happy you're out here, especially your dad. He always wanted you to be involved in government" I say

"Yes, he is. He'd be even happier if I was already running for something like Governor or Senator. You remember how my dad is. Always planning my every move" he says

"Yes, I remember that very well. Remember all of those times he made us pretend to be a couple for the different galas and family brunches. He thought for sure if he got us to hang out enough, we'd end up together" I laugh

"Yes I do" he laughs. "He was convinced it was unacceptable for me not to be in a serious relationship and working towards marriage yet, like it would ruin the family name, if I didn't portray that I had life all figured out, like the rest of my family did in college. But I still couldn't believe he thought it was appropriate to meddle in our lives and make you go to all of those galas" he shakes his head

"Hey, I didn't mind. It was fun at the time. Getting to escape school life to go to those fancy events" I say

"Yeah, it was fun and everyone did always seem impressed that my date was in medical school" he says

"Well what can I say. I'm impressive" I smile

"And humble" he jokes. "So what brings you to D.C. Did you relocate" he asks

"No, I'm just in town for a little while visiting a friend. I'm still living in Seattle" I say

"That's nice. You married? Any kids" he asks making me tense up when he mentions kid, since that's obviously still a sensitive subject.

"I actually am married, but um no, no kids. What about you" I ask

"Neither, I guess I just haven't found the one yet" he sighs

"Well, you're a good guy. I'm sure you'll meet the girl of your dreams some day" I say

"You know sometimes I think I already have and just didn't realize it at the time" he says

"Well if that's the case I hope you and her cross paths again" I say, before my phone dings making me look at my phone to read my text from Derek.

"Sorry about that. I actually need to get ready to go finish running a couple of errands" I say as I stand up

"That's fine. It was nice seeing you" he says giving me hug

"Yeah, it was" I smile

"Maybe we could go out to dinner one day while you're in town and finish catching up" he says

"Um, I don't know how my husband would feel about that" I say. Even though Jackson and I haven't been getting along lately I still wouldn't want to do anything to disrespect our marriage.

"What? He doesn't let you have friends" he jokes

"No, it's not that. I just want to be respectful of him" I say

"Okay, well I'll respect that, but can we at least exchange numbers so we can keep in touch" he asks

"Sure" I agree before we exchange numbers then we go our separate ways. I never expected to run into Liam today, but I have a feeling this won't be our last run in.