Disclaimer: This story, "Valley of The Shadows", is strictly for entertainment purposes only. I do not own any of the characters, settings, or situations from the ABC Television show, Grey's Anatomy.
A/N: "Valley of The Shadows" takes place during the events of the season 5 finale of "Grey's Anatomy" and is my version of what should have happened. In it, Meredith discovers the identity of John Doe a lot sooner than she did in the actual episode. However, that isn't the only change and or addition that I have made so without further delay; please enjoy this AU "Grey's Anatomy" fan fiction, "Valley of The Shadows".
Chapter One: I Know You
Meredith sighed as she thoroughly reviewed John Doe's chart, feeling that she was missing something very important. "Damnit I have been over and over this chart and yet I can't find anything new." Shaking her head, she gently laid the chart down in front of her while sighing which was quickly interrupted by a tap on the shoulder. "Any change Meredith?" Turning around, Meredith tilted her head up to her husband and colleague, Dr. Derek Shepard as he gave her a brief smile. "Nothing yet, just going over his chart feeling like something is slipping through my fingers." Derek solemnly nodded his head as he pulled up a seat next to Meredith causing her to look in his new direction. "Don't worry, I am sure that you will find it soon enough."
Meredith gently rolled her eyes as she glanced over at her patient, feeling a tingle of recognition roll down her spine. "For his sake I really hope so Derek." Slowly she got to her feet and made her way over John Doe's bed and began doing her usual routine of checking his vitals and what not. "You are one hell of a fighter, you know that?" Meredith quietly said to her patient as her eyes slowly rested on his. "I know those brown eyes but it can't be who…." Her sentence was abruptly cut off by her beeper going on. "Go ahead Mer, I'll stay here and keep an eye on him." Derek quietly said as he made his way over to her side while she was checking her pager. "Alright, it's Bailey anyway wanting me to meet her in Izzy's room."
Putting her pager back in her lab coat, Meredith took one last look at John Doe before beginning to make her way out of the room when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist. "I know this is hard, it's hard for me too but WE will find out who HE is as well as save his life." A single tear trickled down Meredith's face as she turned around and looked up into Derek's eyes. "I know, I know." Wiping away the tear, Meredith turned back around and walked out of the room on her way to see Dr. Bailey as well as visit her ill friend.