Okay everyone welcome to my new story "One Step Forward, Another Step Back." the anticipated sequel of "One Step At A Time." This takes place directly after the last chapter of "One Step At A Time." Hope everyone enjoys the first chapter!

Meredith felt her throat go dry as she comprehended who this young woman was who was standing in front of her. She put a hand to forehead to try and stop her thoughts from racing so quickly.

"I'm not a stalker or anything, I called the agency I went through and they gave me your address. I promise not a weirdo… I just… I can go." said Charlotte turning to leave.

"Listen… its not we're not going to tell her about you, it's just she's only six my husband and I were planning on waiting to tell her." said Meredith. "If she wants to know you when she's older it's her decision but not right now. We just…. she can't…not right now." said Meredith.

"I understand, I just want you to know that her… um birth father was in a car accident and killed three days ago."

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Meredith lay in bed late that night, waiting for Derek to get off his shift. All she could think about was what Charlotte said. Lily's birthfather, one of the people that gave her life was killed. Was she supposed to tell her daughter? She lifted her head from the pillow and looked up into the dark room to see Derek pulling his shoes off and climbing into bed. She immediately cuddled up against his chest as he kissed her forehead and went to close his eyes, before Meredith stopped him.

"We have a problem." said Meredith.

"We do?" asked Derek flipping the lights on knowing this was going to involve a discussion.

"Lily's birthmother came to visit me today, before Lily came home." said Meredith

"What? What'd she want?" asked Derek.

"She came to tell me that Lily's birthfather was killed." said Meredith. " I told her we hadn't told her about her before she said this and… I don't know Derek." sighed Meredith.

"You don't know what Mere?" asked Derek.

'I don't know if we should tell her or not. I feel like we're hiding something from her." said Meredith as she rolled onto her pillow and rubbed her head, at the headache this beginning to form from all the stress.

Derek stayed silent for a moment just staring up at the ceiling, his hands rested under his head propping him up. "I don't know what we should do. It could go badly; this isn't something a kid takes easily. She could be hurt or upset or she might still be too young to understand." said Derek.

"I think whatever we say is going to be the wrong answer. We also have to tell Katherine and Liam. This doesn't affect just her it affects the whole family." said Meredith.

"I know. Maybe we should wait." said Derek turning himself over to face Meredith completely.

Meredith shook her head. "I don't know… I think we should tell her." said Meredith.

Derek sighed as he ran his fingers through his hair. "It's up to you Mere, whatever you think is best, and I'll support you with."

Meredith lay in silence for a few minutes before letting out a sigh as she rubbed her head in frustration. "You're not supposed to leave it all on the hormonally crazy pregnant woman." joked Meredith.

Derek slightly smiled as he put his arms around Meredith, pulling her closer. She lay there completely still for a few minutes before turning over, to face him again.

"I think we need to tell her."

I know it was short, but it was just the first chapter! Reviews make my day!