A/N: I have seen a lot of stories of Meredith leaving and then coming back years later so I thought I would give it a try doing something a little different. Please leave a review and tell me what you think.

Chapter 1:

4 Years Ago

Derek: "So chief, Addie and I have decided that if we are going to fix our marriage then we need to head back to New York."

Richard: "You both decided or she decided? Because the last thing you told me was how much you loved it here."

Derek: "What difference does it make for you? You are the one that called her and ruined the new life i was building for myself. You are the one that told me I should give it another chance with her. So you know, we plan on heading back to a private practice."

Richard: "Shep, I do not disagree with your decision just know that there is alway a job for you here in Seattle if you need it."

Derek: "Thanks… Well I have a flight to catch so I better get going. It was a good couple months here Richard."

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Richard: I have called you all here to inform you that Dr. Montgomery-Shepherd and have left and gone back to New York."

Everyone stood there in shock because they didn't believe that he would actually leave and go back with her and stay with her. While all the interns were still standing with their mouths open Meredith ran away and hit in an on call room. She stayed there until she could put herself together and go back to work. The fact that Derek had not only stayed with Addison but didn't have to decency to at least tell her he was leaving for good was just too much for her to handle.

Christina: I still cannot believe that she hasn't gotten over McDreamy yet. It's been 4 years. I mean he's McBastard… How does he end up with someone like Meredith wrapped around his finger like this. He's not even here and he has the same effect on her.

Izzie: Well maybe if her, Alex and I get accepted into the transfer program that will give her time away from here and maybe she will meet someone.

Alex: Well we can only hope. It's hard watching her mope around all the time. I swear if I ever see him again I'm punching him right in the face like that asshole deserves.

George: Well on another note anyone have a good surgery coming up?

Izzie: I don't. I don't even remember the last cool case I got. It's all been routine things.

As they are sitting eating lunch Alex and Izzies pagers go off that want them in the Chiefs office.

Alex: Well it looks like we will find out if we are leaving for New York or not for 6 months.

As Alex and Izzie are heading to the Chiefs office they run into Meredith and then they know for sure that they will be finding out.

Richard: I have heard from New York Presbyterian and they have accepted all three of your applications for the transfer program.

Alex: That's amazing. Do you know who our attendings will be that we will be working under?

Richard: "Yes I do but the chief over there and I agreed that we would keep a secret until you guys met there."

Meredith: "So when do we leave? It will be good to get away from here for a while." She couldn't help but wonder why it was a secret who the attendings over there were.

Richard: "You guys will be leaving tomorrow. I'm sorry it is such short notice but there were things that needed to be discussed. Take the rest of the day off and go pack your things. Any other questions?"

Izzie: "Yeah I have one. Where are we staying when we are there?"

Richard: "When you guys get to New York Press they will inform you of how to get to the apartment you guys are sharing. All I know about it is that it's a 3 bedroom apartment near the hospital. Well you guys better get going. Don't want to rush packing and forget things."

Meredith: "Yeah your right. Thanks for this chief. Have a good 6 months."

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Mark, Addison and Derek had the day off to prepare for the residents coming the next day. They decide to go to lunch together.

Addison: "So did you guys happen to hear where they are coming from?"

Derek: " I haven't heard anything about that. Its weird how they are keeping us in the dark. They didn't do that last year."

Mark: "Well I hear they are coming from Washington… Seattle to be exact." Mark couldn't keep the smile off his face because he knew what would go through Derek's Head

Derek: Towards Addison "You don't think it could be them right? I mean there's no way. There's multiple hospitals in Seattle."

Addison: "I don't know Derek. It would make sense as to why we were left in the dark and Mark knew. But like you said… there is a lot of hospitals in Seattle."

Derek: "Even it is them she probably won't want to talk to me."

Mark: "By the way you talked about her it seemed like you two loved each other. She will talk to you."

Addison: "Derek you and I both know that you chose wrong when you came back here with me and that's why we haven't been together for 3 years. You should have gone back to her then but since you didn't I have to disagree with Mark here on that one. You hurt her a lot when you left her."

Derek: "I know that Addison. But even if they are from Seattle Grace who knows if she will actually be one of them coming here."

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Alex and Izzie are ready and are waiting on Meredith to come down stairs. When finally Alex goes upstairs to check on her and he sees her sitting on her bed staring at a picture.

Alex: "You okay Mer? What is that?"

Meredith: "It's a picture of Derek and I. It just seems weird leaving here. I know its not permanent and we will back in a few months but it just does not feel normal leaving the one place where we were happy together.'' When saying this she had a hard time controlling the tears that were starting to come down her face.

Alex: "Oh Mer… I understand that this is hard for you but just know that Izzie and I are here for you. You are stronger than this and I know that you will be okay. Maybe you aren't okay now but you will be and I think that going to New York is the perfect opportunity for that."

Meredith: "Thanks Alex. We should probably get going huh."

Alex: Yeah we should. Let's go.

A/N: My plan with this story is to probably to not very long chapters and update it frequently. This chapter is really short just to get the story setup and the timeline setup. I thought the concept of having them see each other again without one of them planning it would be a good change from other fanfics.