Live from Seattle - It's... Derek Shepherd?!

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

Comments

[elkjmk]

Love the post! Joe was such a quiet but big part of that scene last night. Enjoyed the read... keep it up.

[Mare]

Addison needs to stay the hell in LA and take her obnoxious friends with her. Thank god I never watch private practice, now I know why I never will.

[Joke]

I love those lyrics

[wow]

worst song ever, make me sick

poor meredith that was SO RUDE to sing it in front of her gosh

[jhoy]

joe, I so hate that song. and could you please tell Derek to propose to meredith soooooonnnnnn!!! and send addison back to LA where she belongs

[Lilith]

I hate this song and all the friends. Past is past.

[cj7]

i love addison and i giggled so hard at the song!

[Janet]

The lyrics were horrible and poor Derek looked like he wanted to be anywhere but there, plus Meredith DID hear the lyrics as Naomi looked DIRECTLY at her while singing it and Addison who's never at a loss for words barely brushed a hand to stop it. The only one to stepped up was Mark who always seems to have a kind word for Mer when others are truly showing the worst side of themselves. Funny how a brother can be dying yet two women can be so catty as to want to take a jab at the ex's true love. Tell me, does somebody feel intimidated by Meredith? I think so. And yet, Meredith as always was the one to rise above it, look after Archer (rather than singing) and let it all go. She has her man squarely locked in her world and as for Addison and her group of friends? The Wellness Center is waiting honey. To be honest, you and your gang from California can not get back three soon enough.

[Sherry]

Since every one seems to be hating on the song, I have to say, I found it incredibly sweet and one of my favorite moments. It's nice to see Derek actually with friends his own age because it seems like everything that has made him Derek has been ignored thus far. At least we now know a bit more about him.

It's times like this that make you really wish Addison was there to offer up more insight to the Derek she knew because god only knows we've been getting a more or less one sided story since the beginning. Hell, it's more like there is no story since personal history tidbits seem to be as scarce as water during a drought...And those are generally my favorite parts too... :(