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Chapter Seven
A Divorced Derek
Meredith woke up, excited. Derek was going to be officially divorced to Addison today. They could finally get their relationship back on track. She went downstairs and started making breakfast.
Her friends wandered downstairs, surprised. "Meredith, it's five-thirty in the morning. What are you doing making breakfast this early?" George asked.
"Derek is going to be a single man today," Meredith replied. "That means we can get our relationship back on track."
"Can you wait an hour?" Izzie asked.
Meredith nodded, still smiling. As she turned off the stove, she just kept humming to herself. She still had a little bit of doubt that Derek would leave her. Then she chased it out of her mind. She knew that in her heart, they were going to get back together.
As Meredith got ready to leave, she looked down at her two-and-a-half month old baby. "Don't worry. Daddy and Mommy will be together soon," she said, even though she knew that she didn't understand her. Instead, Sammy cooed like she agreed with her. Meredith smiled.
She really didn't see Derek much that day. Everyone knew that he and Addison were in court, finalizing their divorce papers. Meredith did her work, happily. Her friends thought that she was crazy, but didn't say anything. They hadn't seen Meredith that happy since Sammy was born.
The next morning, she got a call from Addison. Addison was leaving that day, but wanted to say good-bye to Sammy. Meredith didn't object and got Sammy ready to go over to the house. She and Addison were still uncomfortable with each other. That didn't mean that Addison couldn't say good-bye to her. When they arrived, she saw an unfamiliar car in the driveway.
She then saw Mark packing the trunk. She hadn't seen him much since that day he stopped by. He went over to greet her as she got out. "Well, it's Derek's lusty intern. What brings you this way?"
"Addison wanted to say good-bye to Sammy," Meredith replied and he helped her get the carrier out.
"Wow, she really has grown," Mark said as he glanced at her.
"Well, she's two-and-a-half months and counting," Meredith replied.
"Go on in. Addison is just packing the last of her stuff," Mark said, gesturing towards the house.
Meredith nodded and went in. The house was still full of furniture. "Hello," she called.
Addison poked her head in the hall. "Hi," she said. She then noticed Sammy. "That can't be her."
"It is," said Meredith.
Addison lifted her out of the carrier. "She's precious."
"Addison, I never got to thank for saving Sammy's life. If it hadn't been for you, I'm sure that Sammy wouldn't have survived," Meredith replied.
"I was only doing my job," Addison said.
Meredith shook her head. "It was a miracle."
"Well, you're welcome. I'm going to miss her. Please call me once in awhile. I want to know how she is doing," Addison replied.
"We will," said a familiar voice. They turned to see Derek. "We would want the godmother of our child to know how she is doing."
Addison looked at him. "I'm the godmother?" she asked.
"We talked about it and we agreed. We want the person that saved our child's life to be part of their life," Derek replied.
"I'm flattered, but wouldn't it be uncomfortable?" Addison asked.
"Well, you are moving to New York so it shouldn't be that uncomfortable," Derek replied.
"I think I will then," said Addison.
Derek and Meredith left Addison with the baby to talk. "How did the divorce proceedings go?" Meredith asked.
"It went really well. I'm just glad that it's finally over," Derek replied.
"So what is your plan now?" Meredith asked.
Derek knew exactly what she meant. "Well, I told you that we could start back up again and I meant it. I want us to be a family."
"So do I," Meredith replied.
"Then let's do it," Derek said.
"You really mean it, just like that?" Meredith asked, hoping that it wasn't a dream.
Derek nodded. "I have been thinking it a lot over the past several weeks. I couldn't stop thinking about you or Sammy. I thought about all the times the three of us were together and I didn't want that to stop."
"Me either," Meredith agreed.
"So why should it?" Derek asked.
Meredith smiled and they went into together for a passionate kiss. They kissed until they heard a noise. "We're all ready to go," Addison said, clearing her throat.
Derek and Meredith pulled back each other and Addison handed Sammy back to Meredith. "Good luck to you two," Addison said.
Meredith nodded. "You too," Meredith replied and they followed her outside to the car.
"It was nice to meet you," Mark said as he shook hands with Meredith. Derek watched with evil eyes. Meredith could tell that he was still not talking to him. She was even surprised that he allowed Mark back in his house.
As they pulled out of the driveway, Derek and Meredith looked at each other, smiling. Meredith then knew that there was no doubt in her mind that he was going to stay with them. He was always going to go back to her after the divorce. She just didn't believe that until now.
Derek took Sammy from Meredith's arms and started to play with her. He then went back into the house. Meredith stayed for a few minutes outside, just thinking to herself. She knew that this was a new beginning in their relationship. Meredith couldn't wait to start spending the days with Derek and Sammy together. It was the way it should be.
