WARNING: The story is being fast-forwarded a little bit….About 8 months into the future!
I woke up to the sound of my wife vomiting in the bathroom next to our room. I glance at the clock and it says 5:34 AM. I roll out of bed to go check on my wife.
As I walk towards the bathroom, I hear the toilet flush and her brushing her teeth. She walks out of the bathroom and comes back and lies in bed next to me. I cuddle up next to her and ask her...
More morning sickness? Better or worse than last time?
Meredith: Better...Wasn't as bad...I just wish it would stop baby.
Derek: I know me too...I kiss the top of her head. Only one more month until our little guy comes out.
Meredith: Yeah, I cannot wait. (My wife says with a smile.)
Derek: Me either, I should get ready soon..My surgery is at 7:15.
Meredith: Your so lucky, still getting to operate...well I'm here on bed rest. But, Mrs. Karev is coming over today.
Derek: You still like calling her that don't you?
Meredith: Well, she called me Mrs. Shepherd for 2 months after we got married. She's only been married one month.
Derek: Your crazy, Mrs. Shepherd. I give her a kiss and lean down and kiss her stomach. And I talk to my little guy..."Now, you be good for mommy today. Daddy has to go to work and I don't want to hear about Mommy getting sick. I love you little guy and we cannot wait to meet you" I kiss her stomach and focus my attention back on her. So, do you want pancakes for breakfast today?
M: Yes, with strawberries please.
D: Sounds good, I'm glad you're digging fruit right now...Good healthy stuff for my little guy.
M: Yeah, but as soon as he comes out. No fruit anymore.
My wife laughs and leans into kiss me.
I kiss her back and soon pull away to go cook her breakfast.
Derek went downstairs to cook breakfast and then brought it up to Meredith.
Meredith: Ah, this looks delicious...Thanks Babe...she grabbed the collar of his shirt and kissed him, hard.
Derek pulled away.
Derek: I wish I could stay, but I have to go now. I love you. I'll call you later. Have a good day...Kisses her.
Derek grabbed his pager, cell, and briefcase and put on his shoes.
Meredith: Hey babe, where's your laptop?
Derek: In my briefcase, why?
Meredith: Can you leave it here with me today, please?
Derek: And where would your laptop be?
Meredith: In my locker at the hospital. I let Cristina take it in a few days ago to take the pictures off of it from her and Owen's engagement party.
Derek: I suppose, I'll just grab yours when I get there, do my work on it and then transfer it when I get home.
Meredith: Thanks babe, now come here.
Derek: Why, babe I really have to get going?
Meredith: I want to give you a goodbye kiss. Seeing as I am on bed rest, I cannot really move now can I?
Derek laughed and walked over to her and bent down and kissed her.
Meredith: Have a good day...I love you. Kiss
Derek: I love you too...Kiss...Goodbye...kiss
Derek left and Meredith got to work on his laptop, she had to finish watching the season finale of Grey's Anatomy. She liked using the laptop better, rather than the plasma TV mounted to the wall in their bedroom because it was closer viewing for her since her belly was big and for some reason, it kept her close to Derek. She liked being able to use his laptop. It was weird and she knew it, but, she is Meredith Shepherd.
Meredith was at home when she received a text from Derek.
Hey Babe. How are you and Baby doing? I'm about to go into surgery-craniotomy. I'll call you when I'm out. I love you. ~Der
Meredith read it and smiled and she instantly replied back.
Me and Baby are doing just fine. I just ate some salad for lunch. And babe, I do not understand how you can eat that every day. Mrs. Karev is on her way over. Good luck in surgery babe. I love you too ~Mer
A few minutes later, Meredith heard Izzie walk in the door
I: Mrs. Shepherd, are you here?
M: Yes, Mrs. Karev. I'm on the couch.
I: MEREDITH, what the hell are you doing?
M: Lying on the couch. What does it look like?
I: You're on bed rest though.
M: Yes, but I get to go down the stairs once a day, be on my feet for 30 minutes a day. Enough time to shower and grab lunch and go to the bathroom. When Derek gets home, he carries me up the stairs and where ever else I go.
I: Aww, your husband is so nice.
M: I know, but your husband will do it for you someday too.
I: Ahh, it's still weird to hear people say that.
M: Oh, I hear you. The first time I heard Dr. Shepherd at work, I was standing right next to Derek. It was my patient's mom trying to call me, but I thought they wanted Derek. The mom understood, but Derek still laughs at it.
I: Oh that's horrifying. (Izzie laughs) Today me and Alex were scrubbed in together, for the first time as a married couple.
M: Aww, it's amazing isn't it? I'll never forget scrubbing in with Derek the first time we were married.
Izzie got caught up in her thoughts, her mind drifted back to her wedding day
April 21, 2010. She got married in a big church with flowers everywhere. She wore her dress. A big poofy white floor length gown.
She walked down the aisle to her prince. He took her hand and said his vows
"Isobel Katherine Stevens. Before today, I was a guy. A cocky arrogant guy who wanted to only be a plastic surgeon and didn't believe in falling in love. Then I met you and my whole life changed. I fell in love with you. And now today, I become a man. I vow to take care of you, to give you my whole heart, my love and my life. All I do is for you. I love you and vow to be the best husband I can be to you.
M: Iz, you okay?
I: Yeah, just thinking again about my wedding.
All of the sudden pain ripped through Meredith and she was screaming loudly and uncontrollably
I: Mer, calm down. Breathe in and out. Your water just broke. We are going to get you to the hospital.
Meredith and Izzie made their way to the hospital and she called away to let everyone know Mer was about to have the baby.
Meredith and Izzie arrived at the hospital.
I: Alex, get her to her room please? I have to grab Derek from surgery. George is scrubbed in with him. Christina, Owen, Lexie and Mark are waiting at her room.
Izzie ran off to the OR and Alex took Meredith to her room.
I: Dr. Shepherd, you're going to want to come with me. Mer's in labor.
Derek didn't comprehend anything. He just heard Mer and labor. He ran to her room to be with her.
D: I'm here baby. (kisses her forehead)
Meredith is screaming in pain
22 1/2 hours later, May 26th, 2010...Brayden Christopher Shepherd was welcomed into the world.
