A/N – March 27, 2013 – It's the eight anniversary of Grey's Anatomy series premiere, and it seemed appropriate to post something to commemorate the legend of Meredith and Derek.
This chapter was almost ready to be posted last year, but I wrote about 8 pages and wasn't quite sure if I liked it, and then haven't had time to continue writing. I even had the a/n written! Nov 28, 2012 - I hope you enjoy this version of what could have been, and the liberty in incorporating some common sense and logical explanations. I tried to fit a lot of my would have liked scenes in here, hence some longer than usual narrative.
Ever so slowly, fast forward to 3/27/13 and I went back and read it, and it's not exactly where I'd like. But it was close enough to being ok, and decided to post part of what was written. I'm pleased to have chosen to write about a safe healthy pregnancy for Meredith, before we knew that there would be a pregnancy this year on Grey's.
As I said with part one, I know that what unfolds in this fiction will never happen on Grey's. However, in most of what I've written, I like to incorporate family into Meredith & Derek's lives… rather than the implied five year absence of the Shepherd sibling relationships – so unlike Derek's view of it in season one.
To all celebrating Passover & Easter, best wishes for holiday blessings for you and your loved ones. Warm regards, Jasmin
Heartwarming Kitchen Memories - Part 3
"Granma," Zola cuddled with Carolyn Shepherd. "I tells my babies lots and lots of stowies, like Daddy… cause I be a big sister… but I not tells them Mamma went pee-pee on her shoes when we was walking with you Granma…cause that was water in Mamma's tummy where my babies were sleeping…and they waked up real fast …and that tolds her they be ready to be born…right ... Granma," she placed her small hand lovingly on her grandmother's face gently to turn her cheek toward her.
"That's right sweetie," Carolyn smiled at her youngest grandchild, which was about to become a big sister, and smiled at the memory of the first time they'd used the same story to explain to Shepherd grandchildren about Kathleen's water breaking, during a family dinner gathering, and had lots of questions from her younger children and nieces.
"Granma…" Zola smiled, "I tells them…they can calls you Gamma when they be little babies…but when they get big like me and Sofia…we calls you Granma…"
"You're such a smart little girl," Carolyn hugged her, "and you're going to be such a good big sister," she smiled at the hug from her littlest granddaughter.
"I love you Granma…de aqui a la luna…" Zola repeated, "and I teach my babies…that means up to the moon and back…and you stays a long time with my babies, and Mommy and Daddy and me…right Granma."
"I'm going to stay to help with the babies," Carolyn told her. "But, then I have to go home."
"Cause why?" Zola questioned. "I like when you be here Granma…and miss you lots and lots when you go back."
"Because," Carolyn attempted to make her understand. "I have to spend time with all my grandchildren…and children."
"Granma," Zola giggled, "that's silly… cause you not have little children."
"I have big children," Carolyn told her, "like your Daddy…"
"Granma…Daddy be old…so he not be children…don't you remember Granma…you tolds me and Sofia that Daddy is real old …cause of we can gets to see my babies in Mamma's tummy," Carolyn smiled at the little girls alternate us of Mommy and Mamma, "and when Daddy was in your tummy… there be no camewas to see babies in mommy's tummy…and Daddy says all my aunties was born cause the big bird flew lots and lots and dropped them from the sky to the little baby bed."
Her grandmother smiled, as it was not the first time she'd been manipulated into telling the same story of her son's and daughters' (gender) surprises when they were born, yet glad she could entertain the little girl, as she sat on pins and needles waiting to hear from Meredith and Derek. "When you're a Mommy you always think of the day your babies are born…and you always think they are your children …"
"Mrs. Shepherd," Alex's voice preceded him, "I have a surprise visitor for you."
"Oh dear," Carolyn looked up from the table, "any news?
"No," he smirked, "but, I have company for Zola."
"Hi Granma," Sofia walked in behind him and ran to her for a hug.
"Sofia," Zola exclaimed, "we gets to see my babies, cause of Mamma be at hospital so they can be born and we can play with them..."
"Lexie tolds me we got to wait to play with them…but Aunt Merdith said we could hold the babies when they be born…"
"Uh huh," Zola nodded, "but they gots to get bigger when they be born…cause there be two of them…and we gots to wait till they be home…not in hospital…"
Carolyn walked closer to Alex. "I'm getting worried, I haven't heard from Derek in a couple of hours, and Meredith was so upset."
Alex reassured her, "she hasn't had any regular contractions. But, I'm here to take over. She doesn't want any of us to know how worried she is, and she asked me if I could take kid duty…so you could be there for Derek."
Carolyn smiled. "It's very sweet of you Alex."
"She wants you to be there," he shrugged. "I don't want her to be worried."
"Zola, sweetie," Carolyn spoke softly to the young girl. "Granma is going to go to the hospital for a little bit and spend some time with your Mamma."
"Granma," Zola met her gaze, "you go give my Mamma a kiss … cause of I heard you Granma…you tolds you was happy she was my Daddy's mate…and that be real portant cause it's the fuzzy feeling in your heart."
"Your daddy's soul mate," Carolyn hugged Zola to her, "and yes, it's the fuzzy feeling in your heart."
"I love you Granma," Zola looked up to her, and the two shared another poignant moment before including Sofia. "I gonna be big sister like Sofia."
Within the hour, Carolyn Shepherd was in her daughter in law's room.
Meredith woke, and whispered groggily, "Derek…"
"Sweetheart," Carolyn was instantly alert and at her side, "he stepped out for a few minutes."
"Carolyn," Meredith's gaze became blurry with tears as she looked at her mother in law, and placed her hands protectively over her babies. "Something's gone wrong…please tell me…"
"Meredith, dear…nothing's wrong…"
Meredith's lower lip quivered, "Derek's not here…he's not good at hiding things from me…so you're here, and you're praying… you have your rosary,"
"Oh sweetheart," Carolyn leaned over to kiss her forehead, "that's just our guarantee…that all is going to be just fine…you've seen me pray the rosary before."
Meredith wiped away a tear, "but…usually…it's bad news…after the accident…and…"
"Sometimes, it's just giving thanks," Carolyn reassured. "You've been sleeping for a while, and that's good…Dr. Cameron is not worried."
"Where's Derek..." Meredith asked softly. "I know he's worried…and he's trying to put on a brave front…"
Carolyn nodded, "that's what he thinks you're doing."
Meredith remained quiet as a lone tear slid down her check, and then she tensed as she felt a contraction, while her mother in law gently pushed back Meredith's hair away from her forehead.
"How bad was that?" Carolyn asked knowingly.
"I don't think," Meredith met her gaze, "they're Braxton Hicks…anymore…"
