Derek rolled his eyes as Richard yelled at him about transferring. Sure, he was leaving a great hospital, but he couldn't stay here. Meredith was the love of his life. He told her that. She knew, but she ended it. She couldn't commit. For a minute, he thought it was unreal when she ended things with him. He thought it was a dream. But, it wasn't. She only said two words: It's over. At the time, he had no idea that those two words would send his world crashing down.
"Richard, please, no more lecturing! I get it! I'm leaving a great hospital; my reputation will be ruined, and people will think of me as an average surgeon. I know, but I can't stay here!"
"Meredith Grey."
"Excuse me?"
"She's your reason for leaving. Isn't she Derek?
Derek sat there. Richard knew. Was it that obvious? Did he seem that heat broken? Very slowly, Derek said, "No."
Alex watched Meredith from the gallery. She was going to be an excellent surgeon. There was no doubt about that. She was focused, and when she picked up that scalpel, it was just her and the surgery. Alex wished he could be like that. No distractions. But Meredith, she was a HUGE distraction to him. Izzie sat down next to Alex.
"What's up with you and Meredith?"
"Huh? Uhm, nothing!" Alex did NOT want Izzie finding out. First of all, Izzie was a blabber mouth. She was a gossip girl. Alex didn't mind it, but this was a secret to him…well, for now at least.
"Oh, COME ON! Everyone can see you've had your eyes fixed on Meredith all day!" Izzie knew something was up. She could sense these things. But, Alex and Meredith were just like her and George. Friends who out of the blue started to have feelings for one another. It was when there were other people involved that made everything so damn complicated!
"No, I haven't!"
"Oh, yeah! You totally have!"
Alex rolled his eyes at Izzie. Who cares if she knew something was up? What was she going to do? All Alex had to worry about was telling Meredith his feelings…and, well…Derek!
Meredith walked out of the OR. She was still tried, and she began to feel sharp pains in her stomach. She groaned. This wasn't happening. She wasn't the person that was supposed to have a kid! She was the person that was supposed to be a fantastic surgeon. But for some reason, she HAD to get pregnant. For some reason, she HAD to break things off with Derek right before she got pregnant. And for some reason, she HAD to be dark and twisty.
The chief sat at his desk, staring at the stack of papers Derek had signed. It was official. He was leaving. He had these stack of papers to prove it! He never thought all of his attendings would just quit on him! First there was Addison, then Burke, and now Derek! The only attending he had left was Mark and he was the last guy you would want left standing. Richard stood up, scratched his head, and exhaled deeply. He had to figure out a way to have Derek change his mind or the hospital WOULD fall apart. The only person that came to mind was: Meredith Grey.
Meredith sat down at the nurse's station. She had to rest, even if it was just for a little bit. She startled herself when she saw Derek walk past her. She prayed that he didn't see her. He was the last person she wanted to see. She knew that if she talked to him, she would tell him she was pregnant. And she had to wait for the right moment. But in the back of her mind, she couldn't help but wonder, will there ever be a right moment?
