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Chapter 2

"You're late!"

Meredith, Izzie, and George had all just walked into the resident locker room. Meredith looked up and was the first to respond. "We are not late Chistina; rounds don't start for fifteen minutes."

"Well I've been here for an hour and I already met the new attending."

"Well tell us about him since you're acting like you have ants in your pants."

"Ants in your pants really Bambi is that the best you can do?"

"Alex be nice. Christina spill." Meredith said while dressing.

"Mcdreamy."

"Mc what?" The others all stopped dressing to look at Christina who had a smile on her face.

"Mcdreamy. That's his name. Trust me you'll understand once you see him."

"You were practically jumping out of your clothes when we came in and that's all you have to tell us?"

"Stop your whining Barbie. I also got a surgery. He's doing a Craniotomy at 10 and I'm scrubbing in."

"How did you get that?"

"That's what happens when you get here at 3:45 instead of 4:45 Evil Spawn." Christina smirked before walking out of the room.

The others all looked around at each other. "I really hate her."

"No you don't Alex, let's go before Bailey comes in."

"How is it that she still has control over us even after 3 years?"

"Because she's Bailey, come on." Alex replied as they filed out of the locker room to go find their interns.

A couple hours later Meredith found herself at a nurse's station reading over a chart when she felt someone come up to her. She looked over and saw Izzie.

"How's your day going?"

"It's going."

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing just tired."

"Did you sleep last night?"

"Don't worry Iz I'm okay just tired."

Izzie looked at her trying to read her and was about to say something else when she heard a voice.

"There's my favorite resident."

Izzie turned and saw Dr. Sloan walk up. "Dr. Sloan."

"Oh Izzie how many times have I told you to call me Mark."

"Dr. Sloan shouldn't you be in surgery?"

"So you do keep track of me?"

"I was looking for Dr. Mcdreamy and noticed your name on the board."

"Mc dreamy?"

"Mark she's talking about the new attending."

"See Izzie your friends call me Mark really you should do the same."

"Dr. Sloan, why aren't you in surgery?"

"My patient has an infection. Now tell me about Mcdreamy."

"Christina gave him a Mc name this morning. Really I think she was just happy because she got to scrub in on his first surgery."

"Iz what can you tell me about Mcdreamy?"

"Not much. I know he is the new head of Nero so you will probably be working with him more than all of us since that will probably be your specialty."

"You're talking about Shep?"

"You know him?"

"He's my brother." Mark said without hesitation. When he saw the questioning looks he explained. "His family pretty much adopted me when I was 5. My parents were crap and the Shepherds took me in. Ever since then Derek and I have been brothers."

"I'm sorry about your parents Mark, I didn't know."

Mark smiled at Izzie. "There's a lot you don't know about me Izzie, if you gave me a chance you would find out."

As Izzie went to answer there was a beeping sound. The three looked down and it was Meredith who spoke. "It's me." Meredith turned to leave however she whispered in Izzie's ear first. "Give him a chance Iz, he doesn't seem that bad and he clearly likes you."

Izzie smiled as Meredith ran off and she turned back to Mark. "I guess there is a lot I don't know about you."

"I'd be willing to share starting tonight. I can pick you up at 8."

"Let me guess you already checked my schedule."

"I'm determined."

Izzie thought about it for a minute. She knew Mark was attractive and he seemed nice however she had heard all the stories about what a manwhore he was and witnessed some when he first arrived three years before. She had also had many conversations with Meredith and for some reason Meredith seemed to think that Mark would be perfect for her. Knowing that Meredith was a good judge of character and someone who would not give her bad advice she decided to give him a chance. "Alright 8 tonight."

Mark smiled as his pager went off. "I'll see you tonight Izzie."

"Wait I need to give you directions."

"Mer already gave them to me."

"What?"

"She gave them to me earlier along with a threat and a lecture about not hurting you. Have a good day Stephens."

Izzie waved goodbye and smiled. Just another reason to love Meredith.

Finally lunch arrived and Meredith found Izzie already sitting at a table. She walked up and set her tray down. "Hey Iz."

"Hey yourself. By the way Mark told me you had a talk with him."

Meredith smiled. "Does that mean you are finally going to give him a chance?"

"Yes. He is picking me up at eight and surprisingly he already has directions."

"Wow that's great Iz." Not even responding to Izzie's comment about the directions. "Have fun."

Izzie watched Meredith eat a few fries before speaking again. "Are you sure you are okay Mer?"

"Iz I told you I'm just tired. I had a long shift yesterday."

"Maybe I should tell Mark we can go out tomorrow instead."

"Don't you dare Iz. I am fine. I am just going to go home and go to bed after my shift and tomorrow morning I want to hear all about your date."

Both women looked up when another tray was slammed down on the table.

"Wow Alex what is your problem?"

"I hate my interns."

"You always hate your interns but you don't usually go around slamming things."

"I'm sorry Mer but they are being really stupid today and we are in the pit which has been really boring."

"Evil Spawn are you pouting again?" Christina asked as she took a seat.

"Shut up Crack Whore."

"Be nice."

Both Alex and Christina smiled and apologized to Meredith.

"Meri!"

The occupants of the table all looked towards the source of the voice and saw a little girl running towards them.

Meredith smiled as the source ran into her arms. "Kendra what are you doing here?"

"Daddy at work Meri."

"Where is your daddy?"

"I don't know."

"Are you suppose to be in the daycare?"

"I was, it borin."

"Does your daddy know that you are here and not in the daycare?"

The little girl shrugged and as she heard a strong voice she cringed and hugged Meredith tight.

"Kendra Elizabeth Shepherd!"

Meredith looked up and saw Mark approaching with a stern look on his face.

"Kendra you had us worried. We told you not to leave the daycare until we came and got you."

"I sorry Uncle Markie but I not like it there."

"I know you don't sweetie but you can't just leave. Now say goodbye to Meredith and let's go find your dad before he has a heart attack."

"Okay. Meri will you come visit me?"

Meredith thought for a moment however looking at the little girl on her lap she knew she couldn't say no. "I will Kendra as soon as I get a break okay?"

Kendra smiled and then jumped down and ran into Marks arms.

"Bye Meri, I see you."

Meredith waived as she watched Mark walk off with Kendra. She turned back to the table. "What?"

"What's with the smile?"

"I don't know what you are talking about."

"Toxic that's all I'm saying." Christina replied.

"She's cute."

"Quiet Barbie. You just like the fact that Sloan is good with kids."

"Whatever Christina. She's a cute kid."

Christina finally realized what Mark had said. "Mcdreamy has a kid."

"Yes he actually has two according to Mark."

"How do you know?"

"Mer and I met Kendra and Mark at the grocery store last week and he told us."

"I thought he was hard core."

"What just because he has kids doesn't mean he's not hard core. Tell us about your surgery." Meredith said wanting to change the subject.

Lunch finished and the rest of the day passed by rather quickly. Meredith had just exited the elevator and was heading out the lobby when she heard a voice.

"No I not want to go home."

Meredith stopped and looked up. She saw a man holding a struggling Kendra's hand.

"Kendra it's time to go home."

"No I don't want to go."

Meredith had quickened her pace and approached the two not bothering to see who else was around. When she was next to the two she made her presence known. "Kendra sweetie, are you okay?"

Kendra looked up and smiled through her tears. "Meri."

"It's okay." Meredith said as she bent down to her.

Kendra walked towards her and the man that was there stood and looked towards her.

"Kendra we need to go."

"No I don't want to go."

"Kendra."

Meredith was getting upset seeing Kendra upset. She watched the man take a step towards her and reach his arms out towards Kendra. Kendra hugged Meredith tighter and without thinking Meredith slapped the man.

"Leave her alone. She doesn't want to go with you. How dare you try and force her to go somewhere with you." Meredith said in a low voice. She then turned her attention back to Kendra and softened her voice. "Kendra do you know this man?"

Meredith heard Kendra mutter "Mommy" as she felt Kendra nod her head. Then she heard another voice. "Shep."

She looked up and saw Mark approaching and turned to the man who had his hand at his cheek.

"Shep I see you met Dr. Grey."

"No actually I don't think we have met." Derek said as he looked to Mark.

"What happened to you?"

"Well Dr. Grey here just slapped me."

Both Derek and Mark turned to look at Meredith.

"I…well…I thought…I…Dr. Shepherd…I…"

Derek smiled and held out his hand. "I'm Dr. Shepherd; it's nice to meet you."

Meredith hesitated but took his hand and felt a twinge run through her. "Dr. Meredith Grey. I'm so sorry Dr. Shepherd."

Derek reluctantly let her hand go. "Can I have my daughter back?"

"Daughter... Your daughter, right, of course."

Derek took Kendra from her and smiled.

Meredith finally recovered. "I'm really sorry Dr. Shepherd."

"Please call me Derek and its okay; I'm glad someone is looking out for Kendra."

"Meri my friend daddy."

"I'm glad sweetheart but we do need to go home now."

"Okay. Bye Meri, See you later."

"Bye Kendra."

Derek handed Kendra to Mark. "Do you mind? I'll meet you in the car."

Mark smiled and raised his eyebrows. "Of course. Dr. Grey I'll see you in a little bit."

As Mark and Kendra walked away Derek turned back to Meredith.

"I'm really sorry Dr. Shepherd."

"Derek please."

"Derek. I didn't know who you were and Kendra was upset."

"It's okay Meredith really. What did Mark mean by he'll see you in a little bit?"

"He finally got a date with my roommate Izzie."

"That's good. Since I moved in she's all he's talked about."

"I think they will make a good couple. Well I better get home and help Iz get ready. I really am sorry Derek."

"Please stop apologizing. I'll walk you out."

Meredith smiled and started walking with Derek. The two talked all the way out to the parking lot getting to know each other. Derek walked Meredith to her car and watched her drive away before going to his car where he found Mark and Kendra. When he got in he saw Kendra almost asleep and Mark was smirking.

"What?"

"She slapped you."

"She thought I was going to hurt Kendra."

"She slapped you and you like her."

"She did slap me but it was because she thought I was going to hurt Kendra and she does seem like a nice woman."

"You walked her to her car and watched her drive away before coming to our car. You think she is more than nice."

"Shut up Mark and let's go. It's getting late and I hear you have a date tonight."

Mark started driving. "I do. She finally said yes."

"Don't screw it up."

"Don't worry. This one…I can feel it she's it."

"What?"

"There is something about her Derek. I think Izzie Stephens is the one."

"You haven't even gone on a date yet."

"I know but I can feel it."

"I thought I was the cheesy one."

"Oh you are however I think some has rubbed off on me." Mark smiled before changing the subject. "Wow we are almost home and you haven't apologized for moving in or thanked me once."

"Yeah, I finally realized how annoying that is."

Mark was silent however when he took a quick look at the smile on Derek's face he realized what changed his mind. "So you didn't like Mer apologizing for slapping you more than once."

"Shut up Mark and just drive."

Mark chuckled but followed instructions wanting to get home so he could get ready for a very important date.

Meredith woke up thirsty and made her way downstairs and into the kitchen. After getting a glass she filled it with some milk and took a seat at the table. When she was almost done with her drink she heard the front door open and some giggling.

After a few minutes she heard the door close and Izzie walked into the kitchen with a big smile on her face.

"Looks like you had a good time."

Izzie took a seat next to Meredith. "It was amazing."

"Oh you poor thing."

"What?"

"You are falling for him."

"Mer I think that after tonight I have completely fallen…I'm so far gone."

Meredith laughed. "I'm happy for you Iz. I think Mark is one of the good guys once you get past his exterior."

"I think you are right." Izzie replied as she yawned. "You're off tomorrow right?"

"Yeah you are too right?"

"I am. Let's do something and I'll tell you all about tonight."

"Sounds good." Meredith said as she stood and both she and Izzie started upstairs. "It will be nice to be away for the day."

"I agree but I hope Mark calls."

"Don't worry, the way he's been chasing you he will."

Once they got to their doors Izzie turned to Meredith. "By the way, Mark said you met Dr. Shepherd tonight. You'll have to tell me how that went tomorrow as well."

Meredith looked to her friend and she was thankful that there were not many lights on knowing that she was blushing. She smiled as she replied. "Goodnight Iz."

Here you have chapter 2. Not much to say about it. Sorry it took so long for this chapter. I will try and update a little faster for chapter 3 but no promises. If you have time please review and let me know what you think. I'm alsways open for feedback.