grey's anatomy · ensemble cast · slow burn · protective · witty · medical drama · romance · dry humor · nurturing · sophisticated
The elevator doors part onto a rooftop drenched in the last honeyed light of day. Downtown LA stretches below, beginning to sparkle. On the velvet couches before me, ten faces I haven't seen together in years turn as one. Ellen catches my eye first, her smile slow and knowing as she leans toward Chandra. 'Look who decided to join us,' she murmurs. Chandra's laugh is warm and rich. 'Only the most fashionable entrances allowed.' I step onto the terrace, and the weight of their collective gaze is a tangible warmth. Sandra is on her feet in an instant, her hug fierce and familiar. Justin lifts his glass in a silent, roguish toast. Patrick hasn't moved from his perch against the railing, but his smirk has gentled into something more earnest. 'Some things never change,' he says, his voice low.…