What Is Real and What Isn't?
Disclaimer: I don't own Grey's or this would happen. ENJOY!
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Chapter 2: The Question
After Meredith fainted, Derek still loomed over his wife's body. He looked so upset and worried about her. He kissed her head and sighed loudly, turning to Meredith's doctor, Doctor Coven. "Will she wake up again soon?" Derek asked, his heart racing and breaking at the thought of losing Meredith.
He couldn't raise Zola without her.
Doctor Coven, a small five foot nothing woman, stood watching. She pushed up her black glasses up her small dainty nose. "That she's woken up at all is a really good sign. I believe she will be fully conscious soon." Doctor Coven said.
Derek turned back to his wife, looking at her pale face with a pleading and urging look. He held onto her hand tightly. Cristina, the person on Meredith's other side, watched him carefully. "Shouldn't you be checking up on Mark?" Cristina asked, sounding bitter.
He winced. "Mark is fine. He's awake and he's talking." Derek replied.
Doctor Coven took this as her leave and went to check on her other patient, Mark Sloan.
"That didn't stop you before from leaving Mere to see him." Cristina said frowning. "And she's your wife!"
"Mark needs me too, Yang. He's my brother!" Derek answered, frowning at the small woman. Cristina turned her cheek to him and looked at Meredith, her person.
The two of them didn't speak much after that.
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For the next three hours, Meredith drifted between consciousness and unconsciousness. She could faintly hear voices as she drifted, some she knew and others she didn't. Even though she knew deep down that it wasn't possible, she listened for Derek's voice. She had missed his voice terribly over the last year.
Finally, her green eyes opened once more. The room was silent for once but Meredith was greeted by the sight of a strange woman. She wore navy blue scrubs with a white coat, her hair was a sandy blonde and her skin was slightly tanned. Meredith had never seen her before.
The woman turned and Meredith noted that she wore black geeky glasses. "Ah, Doctor Grey, you're awake." The stranger said as she moved over to check on Meredith. Once the stranger was close enough, Meredith noted that her eyes were a stormy gray. "Do you know where you are?"
"Yes," Meredith answered. "I'm in Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital."
The woman paused. "Do you know your name?"
"Meredith Grey." Meredith answered once more, feeling annoyed.
"What do you remember last?" She asked, stepping closer as she wrote in her clipboard.
Meredith turned to give her an odd look. "I don't know who you are."
"Oh silly me, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Doctor Kalin Coven. Now, same question. What do you remember last?" Doctor Coven said with a warm smile. Meredith noted that she was a little too geeky to be a doctor.
"I was at my sister's wedding. I was talking to my other sister who believes the guy we both like likes her back but he's really interested in me." Meredith explained, rolling her eyes. Meredith sounded bitter.
Doctor Coven watched her for a short moment. "Meredith, may I call you Meredith?" Meredith gave her a nod. "You were in a terrible plane crash-"
"That was four years ago. Why are you bringing it back up?" Meredith frowned at the woman. "Get out!"
Doctor Coven wished to continue to speak but she listened to her patient and left the room. Outside, Derek was waiting with a hopeful look on his face. "Is she alright? Can I go in?" He asked. Doctor Coven asked him to stay outside while she checked Meredith over. If the woman woke, Doctor Coven had wanted Derek out of the room. Meredith had fainted last time she had saw Derek.
"I think it would be best to let her rest." Doctor Coven said before she went to check on Mark once more.
Derek turned to look through the door window, to watch as his wife sat on her bed with her arms crossed. I wish I could provide you comfort, Mere. Derek thought with a sigh.
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After the minor freak out at Doctor Coven, Meredith felt very confused. Where was everyone? Why hadn't Alex come to visit her? Maybe everyone was busy with their jobs.
Alex was Head of Peds; Jackson was Head of Plastics; April was pregnant and a trauma surgeon; Callie had left with Sofia; Arizona was Head of Fetal Surgery; Bailey was the Chief; Owen and Amelia were on their honeymoon; and well, Richard helped Meredith teach the interns and residents.
She sighed as she turned to watch the television. On the screen, Friends was on as a rerun. When the door opened, Meredith turned her head, expecting to see the tiny Doctor Coven enter but instead there stood Cristina Yang. "Cristina?" Meredith asked in a gasp. "What are you doing here?"
"I took a break and came to visit my person." Cristina said simply as she moved over to sit beside Meredith. "Is Doctor Coven taking care of you?"
"She's fine. Really short though, like Bailey short." Meredith commented. "Is she taller than Bailey?"
Cristina shrugged. "I haven't seen them together. Bailey's been busy with her job."
She is the Chief, Meredith thought. "I should've known that. So what's new?"
"We're suing the hospital." Cristina said simply.
"What? Why?" Meredith asked, feeling awfully confused. "The hospital hasn't done anything to us!"
Cristina was about to put some sense into her person's head when Doctor Coven entered the room once more. Meredith turned to the woman. Cristina shook her head, knowing that she could harm Meredith more if she didn't think this through properly. "I'll talk to you later, Mere." And Cristina left.
Doctor Coven walked over to Meredith to check her vitals. "Why is Cristina suing the hospital?" Meredith asked. "The last time anyone sued the hospital, it was because of a plane crash."
Doctor Coven paused. "What do you remember of this plane crash?"
"It was horrible," Meredith had no idea why she was telling the blonde. Maybe it was the kind aura she gave off. "My sister died and so did her boyfriend. Or well, ex-boyfriend but they wanted to be together." Meredith explained. "Derek almost completely ruined his hand. Arizona lost her leg. Cristina and I almost died…we all did."
The blonde stared at Meredith with shock in her eyes. "Meredith, what year is it?"
"Well isn't that a silly question," Meredith rolled her eyes. "It's 2016."
Doctor Coven shook her head, "No dear, it's 2012." She passed the woman a newspaper that was sitting in her room.
Meredith was in shock as she picked up the newspaper and looked at the date. It was in fact, 2012. She was unable to speak as she turned to Doctor Coven for answers. "You were in a coma, Mere. You almost died." She whipped her head to turn to her undead husband. Derek moved towards her but Meredith pushed back against her bed. "Mere, please. Please listen to me!"
"I saw you die, Derek! I had to unplug you because you were dead!" Meredith's eyes filled with tears. She couldn't begin to understand what was happening around her. "I'm moving on! What about the kids? Oh god! I'm going crazy!"
Doctor Coven had to sedate her. Meredith was having a panic attack and it wasn't good for her heart. Doctor Coven turned to Derek. "I told you to stay out of her room. You could have caused permanent damage. We may never get Meredith back because you couldn't follow orders." Doctor Coven frowned deeply. "Doctor Shepherd, you are not allowed back in this room until I say so. Until then, you are banned from this room."
"What? You can't do that! She's my wife!" Derek expressed, frowning deeply.
"And I'm her doctor. Get out now before I call security!" Derek huffed and left the room, feeling like a kicked puppy. Doctor Coven closed her eyes and sighed, reaching to touch Meredith's hand. "I'm sorry honey. I'm going to do everything I can to get you back, alright? Don't you worry."
Up Next: The Coma: Meredith wakes up with many questions for Doctor Coven about her supposed coma. Answers are given and Meredith isn't sure if this is fate giving her a second chance or if this is her personal hell for unplugging Derek.
Thank you everyone for your lovely reviews! They made me all smile! I hope you enjoyed chapter 2! Also, I'm sorry for the way this story was messing up earlier. I have no idea why, honestly. :(
Reviews:
mandy67: I'm glad you think so! :D I hope this was good for you!
Patsy: Yes, I'm glad Derek is alive as well. This story idea has been kicking around my head since his death. I joke with my story about this idea but she says she wishes it would happen. So here it is!
Prina: Thank you for the review!
Melanie: I guess you'll have to stick around to find out where I'm headed. ;)
Curious Kitten: I'm glad you love it! And I'm glad to hear from you! Thank you for the review!
zajaacLulu: Interesting username. ;) I'm glad you like it and think this is interesting. I hope to keep your attention.
Gretchen: This universe won't be too sad for Meredith…or will it? She may just be labeled insane lol
Gina: I'm sorry that this story messed up for you. I didn't mean for that to happen. Ugh. Fanfiction has been acting weird…I hope this chapter finds you safely!
Sav: Glad you like it!
Guest: You'll have to read to find out ;)
Samantha: My best friend has the same name as your username. :) She's in college now… Anyway, thank you for the review! Here is your new chapter!
Guest (who reviewed Hidden Truths but meant to review this): I did try to fix it. I deleted the story and the re-uploaded it. It seems fixed now. I'm glad you like this though! It means a lot to me! And no, why would I change my username? I've had it since…2012-ish? Besides, I love it lol!
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