Hey ; First some explanation about what happens in this story. Meredith has a 6 year old daughter, which she has with Derek. But after finding out that she was pregnant ( somewhere around season 2) she moves away towards Boston. After living there for almost 4 years with her than 4 year old. Her sister Lexie Grey knocks on her door. After some explaining and convincing they slowly became friends and sisters even. Lexie even moved to Boston. But when Thatcher is ill, Meredith wants to support her sister but she doesn't want to go back to Seattle. But she has too.
So that's what happens before chapter 1. Have fun reading! And please review because I love reviews!
''Emma, love'' shouted Meredith from down the stairs, Emma peeked her head around the corner, her blonde curls falling in front of her face as she did so. '' We have to go now, did you grab Mr. Snuffles?'' asked Meredith, Emma wouldn't go anywhere without her stuffed animal.
Emma came walking down the stairs, her stuffed animal in her right hand.
Meredith lifted their suitcases up and motioned for Emma to follow her. '' If you have to pee, go now. Okay?'' said Meredith as she put the suitcases in the car.
Emma nodded her head and sat down in the car, '' you sure, you don't need to pee. I don't want a dirty seat like last time'' sighed Meredith as she sat behind the steering wheel.
'' I don't'' replied Emma as she fiddled with the ears of her stuffed animal. '' But we have the option to go to the toilet at the airport right, mommy?'' mumbled Emma.
'' Yes, but first we have to pick auntie Lexie up'' nodded Meredith as she started the engine. '' And then we will see grandpa?'' asked Emma excited.
Emma had been excited about meeting her grandpa since the day she was told about him last week.
'' No, we pick up auntie Lexie, then we drive to the airport. Then we have to fly for a very long time and then we have to drive again and then we go see grandpa'' sighed Meredith as she watched the road.
After a short drive Meredith stopped and texted Lexie that she was here. A few minutes later Lexie came walking out, also holding a suitcase.
Meredith helped Lexie load it in before they continued their drive towards the airport.
They arrived in Seattle after their 5 hour flight, '' Let's grab something to eat first, I've rented a car but we can only pick it up around 2, it's 1'' suggested Lexie, '' But airport food is expansive'' whined Meredith as they walked around the airport with their suitcases.
'' I am the one allowed to whine about the price. You are an famous neurosurgeon, I'm merely a resident'' sighed Lexie as they found a restaurant which looked okay. '' one more year Lex'' chuckled Meredith as they scrolled through the menu's.
They ordered their food and ate it in quiet.
'' What name?'' asked the stern looking man from the car renting company. '' Alexandra Grey''. The man scrolled through the system '' 4 person car, with kid seat?'' he asked after searching for a while. '' That's the one'' nodded Lexie,
she handed her his ID and driving license and so did Meredith, and then he led them towards the car. Meredith sat behind the steering wheel as Lexie put Emma in the backseat. '' What was the address of the hospital again?'' asked Meredith as she opened the route planner on her phone.
'' I texted you the address'' replied Lexie as she too sat down in the front of the car. Meredith quickly typed the address in, but gasped when she saw the name of the location.
'' Lexie. You didn't tell me he was hospitalized at Seattle Grace Mercy West'' she spat, careful to not use any curse words because of Emma.
'' I figured you knew. Was surprised that you didn't even react to it.'' Sighed Lexie apologetically. Meredith groaned slightly, as she started driving.
Meredith parked the car, and helped Emma out of her seat. '' It'll be fine'' whispered Lexie, as she noticed how tense Meredith looked. '' I know'' .
Meredith held Emma's hand tightly as they walked into the hospital, and up to the nurses' station. '' Hi, we're family of Thatcher Grey'' said Lexie, while Meredith looked around the hospital where she had had some great memories.
'' You look sad, mommy'' whispered Emma, '' I'm not sad baby'' smiled Meredith as she ruffled Emma's blonde curls.
'' He's in room 006'' said Lexie, as she turned to face her sister and niece. '' Grandpa is there?'' asked Emma, her big blue eyes, growing if possible even wider.
'' Yes, sweets. Let's go'' smiled Meredith as she squeezed Emma's hand.
'' Meredith Grey?'' said someone behind her, '' Is that really you?''.
Meredith turned around, to see the only father figure she had ever known standing there. '' Hi Richard'' she said, '' Is that grandpa?'' whispered Emma quietly. '' No baby, that's Richard'' replied Meredith.
'' Who is this little princess?'' smiled Richard as he kneeled down, so that he was about the same height as Emma. '' My daughter, Emma'' said Meredith her voice a little tense. '' Beautiful girl, she looks just like you when you were this young'' smiled Richard.
'' How have you been?'' he asked, as he looked back up to Meredith. '' Yes, good. You?'' asked Meredith politely. '' Mommy, Can we go see grandpa'' whined Emma, as she pulled on Meredith's arm.
'' Yes, Hun'' smiled Meredith, as she ruffled her blonde curls again. '' Yeah we do need to get going Mer'' pointed Lexie out.
'' Yes, yes I know '' spat Meredith, the feeling of being back here was getting to her, and making her slightly anxious.
'' Well Richard, Lovely to see you again, but as you must've noticed. I am in a hurry'' nodded Meredith as she turned back to Richard.
'' Yes, goodbye'' nodded Richard as he watched Meredith, Emma and Lexie walk away.
Meredith kept her eyes focussed on the floor as they walked through the hospital, hoping that she wouldn't see more familiar faces.
They arrived at Thatcher's room, and Meredith halted immediately. '' Come on'' sighed Lexie as she slowly pushed her older sister into the room.
'' Why did I come anyway? I don't even know the man'' said Meredith, '' Emma needed to meet her grandpa before he died'' replied Lexie with a sigh.
'' Meredith?'' said the pale man in the bed. '' Is that really you?''.
'' Yes'' said Meredith softly, as she held Emma's hand a little tighter '' And this is my daughter Emma'' said Meredith as she pushed Emma a little towards the bed.
'' Oooh! Hello'' smiled Thatcher once he was able to see the young blonde. '' You are adorable''.
'' Hey Dad'' smiled Lexie, as she placed a kiss on her father's temple.
They silently talked for awhile before they were told visiting hours were over.
Meredith grabbed Emma's hand again and they walked out of the room, followed by Lexie.
'' Meredith?'' said a voice from behind her. Meredith knew that voice immediately, it sent a shudder down her spine. She turned around, her cheeks already a bright shade of red.
'' Meredith!'' he said as he stepped towards her.
'' Hi Derek'' sighed Meredith as she, if even possible, held Emma's hand tighter.
'' Where have you been all this time? What have you been doing?'' he asked, as he looked her over, before his eyes travelled towards the smiling blonde, clutched against her side.
'' Been in Boston, Head of neurosurgery there'' replied Meredith.
'' Knew you'd do well'' he smiled, even though his smile didn't reach his eyes.
'' Yes, well'' nodded Meredith as she quietly played with Emma's blonde girl.
'' Who is this little princess?'' asked Derek, as he watched the young girl eye him with interest.
'' This is my daughter, Emma.'' Smiled Meredith. '' I'm 6'' piped Emma in excited.
Derek's eyebrows frowned in surprise, and you could see him thinking. '' Wait, She's 6?'' he said.
