It's Meredith Grey's first day at Seattle Police Department. She was a beat cop for less than two years, and has been a homicide detective for four. Normally, you have to be a street cop for at least three years before getting promoted to a detective. But Meredith solved many cold cases on her own, so she got promoted early. And now she's one of the best homicide detectives in the country. Along with Derek Shepard, her new partner.
Meredith has lived in Boston her whole life. Honestly, she doesn't know how she lasted twenty four years around her rude and irritating mother, Ellis Grey. Ellis is one of the best surgeons in the world, and she expected her one and only child to follow her footsteps. She has never been a good mother, so Meredith wasn't going to fulfill her dreams. However, she always did have the desire to save lives and help others, so instead of using her brilliance into surgery, she did it into solving crimes. Both jobs do good, but of course, her mother doesn't agree with that.
Even though Meredith was ranked #1 every grade in high school, was on honor roll and was the valedictorian, it was never good enough for her mother. Her mother didn't care about Meredith, only that she was the best. And even though she was the best, it still didn't satisfy Ellis.
So for once in her life, she rebelled and went against her mother's wishes. Even though she studied medical books her whole life, she decided against college and medical school. She's never seen Ellis so angry, which is saying something considering she has never been sweet or sentimental with her daughter.
It was a big adjustment going to the police academy after planning for a different career her whole life. And while she knows she would've been a great surgeon, she loves her job. Even if it pays way, way less than a doctor does, she loves putting criminals in prison, where they belong. She craves giving closure to victims and their families, because the only thing worse than someone you love being murdered, is knowing that the murderer is out there free.
After six years of listening to her mother talk down on her job, she made an impulse decision to move 3,000 miles away. So far she's glad she did, even if her mother calls and complains daily. It's better than hearing it in person, and she can hang up whenever she desires.
She moved into her new house a week ago, and spent the week unpacking and exploring the city. While she's excited about her new journey, she's also nervous. She doesn't have any friends here. And in Boston, she was the star homicide detective. But in Seattle, Derek Shepard is the star. She's worked too hard for some man to downplay her abilities.
She doesn't understand why they would pair the two best together, instead of separating them so more cases are solved. But she also doesn't want to be the new guy that every one hates.
The receptionist at the police station looked up when she walked in. "Can I help you?"
"Yes, I'm Detective Grey. It's my first day."
"Ah yes, welcome. Let me take you to Captain Andrews."
"Thank you, Officer..?"
"Officer Ramey." She stuck her hand out.
She shook her hand and smiled. "Nice to meet you."
"Good luck." Officer Ramey stopped outside the captain's door, then walked away.
Meredith knocked twice, then heard "come in."
She walked into a dull, small office and saw a tall man in his forties. "Hello, Captain Andrews. I'm Detective Grey."
"Ah! The famous Detective Grey," he laughed, "it's so nice to meet you. I'm excited to have you here."
"Thank you, me too." They both turned when they heard a knock.
"Hey, Cap." He looked at Meredith. "Who is this?"
"This is your new partner, Detective Meredith Grey."
Meredith couldn't believe that he was her partner. She knew of his name, but didn't know his face. She assumed he is in his young thirties, with beautiful, dark brown, wavy hair she'd love to run her fingers through. Wait, stop. He's your partner, Meredith.
"Nice to meet you, Meredith. I'm Derek Shepard."