Four
Meredith hummed quietly to herself as she hurried to pick up the ringing phone. Today was one of her few days off and she had taken full advantage. Gotten completely caught up in laundry, and in housework. She felt very accomplish and completely board out of her mind.
"Hello?" Picking up the phone she sat down in one of her large fluffy chairs.
"Meredith hi it's Bethany Clearwater." Resisting the urge to sigh Meredith settled herself on the couch.
"Hi Bethany. What can I do for you?"
"Well since our meeting was interrupted I didn't get a chance to go over some things."
"Oh okay go ahead."
"I have a bridal starter kit that I'll have messenger over. I will need a guest list soon we can send out the save the date invitations."
"I'll get you that as soon as possible."
"Okay Meredith. And I'll look forward to meeting your fiancé."
"Well thanks for calling Bethany." Hanging up the phone she leaned against her chair and closed her eyes. Feeling the quick licks on her hand she looked down at Cooper and his wagging tail.
"Hey boy wanna go for a walk?" She questioned happily scratching him behind his ear.
His happy bark had her standing up and walking toward her front door.
"Come on we can go down to the lake."
She took a deep breath as the cool air heat her. The clouds overhead were full and heavy. But she decided to take the chance and left her coat behind. It was a treat to be able to walk the grounds of the house alone. It was the perfect way for her to relax after the crazy couple of days.
Between her work, Derek, and Gavin she barely had any time to herself. She could admit that it was hard being a mom to a boy who had his own ideas and thoughts. Gavin was a sweetheart it was hard for her to not want to give him a sibling or two.
She wasn't complete sure how Derek would feel about that revelation. He had never told her that he wanted more but the man did come from a large family so it wasn't complete out of the question. Perhaps she should get a quick check up and decide from there about any new additions.
Her thoughts were going so fast that she hadn't realized she had arrived at the lake. The lake was filled with trout and it was probably icy cold. Derek and Gavin loved to fish out here and she was learning their sport. It was hard to be completely grossed out by the worms when Derek would tease her that she dug though brains all day. Despite all that she couldn't not see the beauty of this spot and this land.
Filled with the large trees, the moving waters, and the wildlife. Cooper licked her hand moving his head down to his worn yellow tennis ball.
"Okay boy go get it." Meredith said throwing the ball into the trees. Playing in the woods with Cooper she decided that she wasn't quite board anymore.
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"Were popular today." Meredith told Cooper as they walked to the front door and the ringing of the home phone.
"Hello?"
"Meredith hi, it's Addison Sloane."
"Hi Addie." Meredith smile seating on a bar stool. "This is a surprise."
"I know it's been crazy with a newborn."
"How is Lily?"
"Princess Lily is finally down for her nap. Which gives her mother time to make a few important call."
"What can I help you with?"
"Are you guys going to be staying with Carolyn next weekend?"
"Yes we are."
"Oh good. Mark's parents are coming up as well just making sure I have enough room. We've finally decided to have the christening at my parent's church. Will be staying at their house for the weekend I need to just get a list of guest."
"Well I'm glad I could help."
"How's the wedding planning going?"
"We have to make a guest list sometime tonight. That should be fun."
"I bet. I heard that Carolyn is hiring a wedding planner. That should be helpful."
"Yeah she is. Plus my friends here are being helpful."
"When Mark and I got married…I just realize that you probably have other things to do then talk to me."
"Oh no Addie. I'm home by myself and I miss talking to you."
"I miss talking to you to Meredith. I'm glad you're back in Derek's life."
"Thanks Addie."
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"What's this?" Derek asked looking at Meredith on there bed with an open box.
"My bridal starter kit."
"Your what?"
"Don't make me repeat it." Meredith begged pulling out a magazine, "Bethany sent it over since I had to run out of our meeting early. By the way she can't wait to meet you."
"I bet. Speaking of meeting are you nervous about seeing my mom again."
"Seriously? The first time I met your mother I was half naked. I don't think it could be worse then that."
"Well you could be completely naked." He offered smiling at her.
"Are you angling to sleep in the guest room?"
"Oh you wouldn't do that to me." He said leaning closer to her kissing her shoulder, and neck.
"Why wouldn't I?" Raising her brow as her hovered above her. He kissed her then as they moved back on the bed the bridal starter kit falling off the bed in a scattered heap. And the couple lost in there own desire.
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"Addie called me today." Meredith told him as she laid her head on his chest. His fingers running down her back.
"Did you have nice talk?"
"Yeah I did. I remembered how much I missed talking to her." Meredith sighed, "She sounds happy whenever she started talking about Lily."
"Addie's always wanted to be mother. I'm sure she's enjoying it."
"Yeah." Looking up at him Meredith bit her lip, "So you like babies then?"
"Of course I like babies. You forget my sisters love to reproduce and I did raise Gavin." He looked at her with a smile, "Are you trying to tell me something Mer?"
"No. I was just thinking today that I want to have a baby. I mean not right now but soon because I'm not getting younger and Gavin is at the right age to help and everything and," She cut herself off sat up pulling her sheet with her, "I'm rambling."
"Yeah you are and I loved it." Derek teased cupping her face; "I want to have a baby with you to Meredith." He smiled, "A little girl that looks exactly like you."
"But with your hair." She added running her hands though his dark curls. "You have really great hair." Derek laughed a lightly.
"Okay with my hair." He smiled at her, "I love you Meredith."
"I love you to Derek."
Laying back down she fell asleep listening to slow beats of his heart.
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Author Note: Sorry for the long wait sometimes life just gets a bit ahead of you. But you guy's wonderful reviews keep me motivated. BTW: Congrats to Ellen Pompeo and her husband Chris she's pregnant!
As for last weeks episode so much good I loved it!
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