I’m a good guy. A kind-hearted fella who keeps his bar open for people during certain times of need. I don’t ask for much in return. A simple “thanks,” a handshake or even season tickets to the Seahawks would suffice. But, a song – written by one of the world’s leading brain surgeons, performed by several of the world’s leading doctors – well, I would never accept such an extraordinary token of appreciation… Only tonight, I did!
Derek Shepherd. Son. Brother. Friend. Neurosurgeon. Singer-Songwriter?!?! Yes, indeed, folks. Once upon a time, renaissance man Derek Shepherd apparently played the guitar and wrote folksy love songs for all his lady friends. Tonight, one of his little gems made its way to Seattle Grace, courtesy of Mark Sloan, Addison Montgomery and Sam & Naomi Bennett – God bless ‘em all.
With Addison’s brother in the hospital and the whole gang back together, I figured it was going to be a late night at the bar. So I kept my doors open WAY past closing time (solely for Derek and crew), and, I’m certainly glad I did. Hearing Mark Sloan SING was soooo worth staying up until 6 AM! Now I know why Mark opted for plastics instead of some freaky boy band. The dude CANNOT sing. Naomi and Sam? Yeah, sure… they can carry a tune. But, Mark Sloan? Well… I’m pretty sure my man is tone deaf.
I could tell Derek was pretty embarrassed by the whole thing. The word is that he wrote this song for Addison, and performed it at their wedding. Sadly, I didn’t hear Derek sing his now-infamous (yet touchingly-poignant) lyrics aloud tonight (I would’ve paid for that), but I DID get to hear McDreamy’s songwriting skills. And, I must say, not bad… If you’re into that sorta thing:
…Addison Montgomery
I met her in the summer, she
Was cutting up a very dead body
But in her eyes I saw my life
I knew she would become my wife
She would breathe the life back into me
For every day until eternity
Or until we were as dead as that body…
Okay, so perhaps it’s not the most radio-friendly or Top-40-worthy tune you’ve ever heard. And, maybe – just maybe – Derek should stick to removing worms from people’s brains. But, you gotta admit, it’s got a certain charm. Dude. I’ve gotta figure out how to work my webcam so you can see this stuff for yourself.
I wonder if Meredith heard about her boyfriend’s “hidden talents.” It’d be just a little awkward, considering that song was written at a time when Derek and Addison thought they’d end up together, forever, breathing life into each other until the end of time… Oh, man, I hope Mer didn’t hear the song herself…
Derek just took off, but Addison, Mark, Naomi and Sam are still here – dancing to some old-school jukebox tune. Oh how I’ve missed Addison! She cut her hair and got a tan – I must say, she’s looking pretty good. The question remains, however – why the hell hasn’t she found a man in LaLa Land yet? This woman is a catch, people! Well, I suppose some lucky guy will snatch her up soon. She certainly never had a problem at Seattle Grace…
Alright, as much as I like all the reminiscing, it is TIME FOR THE NIGHT TO END. I’ve got to go! Last call was four-and-a-half hours ago. I miss the twins and I KNOW that Walter is NOT going to be happy, seeing how I’m about to head home at 6:30 in the morning (thank you, Red Bull). I told Addison to stop by tomorrow – if she gets the chance – so I can get the full scoop about her life down in Los Angeles, and, of course, hear about any uncomfortable moments with the always lovely, (hopefully) soon-to-be-engaged, Meredith Grey. I’m always down to hear about that.
Until next time…
- Joe the Bartender
