Epilogue

Gavin, as any self-respecting five year old, hated going to stores. Unless of course it was toy store then he was all game. But this wasn't a toy store, it wasn't even a clothes store it was a jewelry store. His daddy had explained to Gavin that they were coming here to find a ring for Meredith. So that she could become apart of there family.

He didn't really understand the purpose of marriage. But he did knew that after someone got married they usually had baby's and Gavin wanted a baby brother. He also really wanted Meredith to become a permanent part of his family.

She was fun. Always up to playing any made up game, or too read him his bedtime story, and to make him feel better when he was sick. In his mind that was just what mothers were suppose to do. At least that was what he had seen with his aunts and Izzie.

"Gav?" Derek questioned him as they stopped at counter. Filled with shinny objects it was like looking into a treasure chest.

"Yes daddy?" He questioned as Derek picked him up.

"These are the engagement rings," His dad said, "We have to pick one that Meredith will like."

"Okay." Gavin said as he concentrated on the objects in front of him.

Derek had to suppress a laugh.

Because this was the most serious Derek had ever seen his son. Derek was certain that Meredith was the one. Not only did she love him, but she loved his child. Gone out of her way to make him feel apart of there relationship. She had even kept him on the days she had off and Derek hadn't or even just because she wanted to spend time with him.

"Dr. Shepherd?" He looked from his glance at the rings to look up at the dark haired sales woman. She had a helpful smile on her face.

"Yes." He answered back.

"I'm Ali you called for an appointment. How can I help you?"

"I'm looking for an engagement ring." He told her shifting Gavin on his hip.

"Were getting married to Meredith." Gavin helpfully filled in.

"Oh well lucky girl to get two handsome men," Ali joked, "So what type of ring does the lady like?"

Derek paused Meredith didn't wear jewelry. Even when they were in college the most jewelry he saw her wear was a pair of diamond studs. Instead he thought of what would be practical for her working day.

"She's a surgeon. So something simple and elegant."

"Okay so she'll want a princess cut." She said pulling at a row of diamonds. They ranged from large to small,

"Oh that one!" Gavin exclaimed picking out the biggest one.

"I don't think that is the best one Gav." Derek offered, "It would be pretty different for Meredith to slip on and off for surgery."

"May I make a suggestion?" Ali questioned him.

"Go ahead." Derek said seeing that they weren't going to get anyway fast. She pulled out a 3.5 caret princess cut diamond with a platinum band. Derek sat Gavin down so he could look at it better. He picked it up and there was a flash in his mind. He could see it on her hand and he could see her liking it. "It's perfect." Derek told her as he looked at it, "What do you think Gavin?"

"She'll like it." Gavin nodded very assured and happily.

"So will get this one."

It didn't take them very long to finish with there purchase.

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"So let me get this straight your going to propose." Derek groaned as his best friend Mark Sloane repeated the obvious for the millionth time in the last hour since the he had first called him.

"Yes Mark!" Derek said.

"Okay find. I do have a newborn you know, my mind isn't working as it used to."

"How is my goddaughter?"

Lillian Victoria Sloane was an angel. She was beautiful little girl who had everyone she met wrapped around her little finger.

"She's perfect. Can't wait to meet her godfather and her god-brother."

"Her godmother." Derek added, "Meredith's going to be in our family remember?"

"Right. Meredith Grey Shepherd has a nice ring to it. You have any idea how you're going to propose?"

"Mark." Derek groaned, "That's what I'm calling you for you idiot."

"Right." Mark said, "When I proposed to Addie we had just finished…"

"I don't need to hear that." Derek interrupted him. "You know forget I asked." Derek told him, "I'll have better luck asking Gav."

"How's my Gavin?"

"His find. He has a new best friend in Kevin and I'm going to get him a d-o-g." He told him.

"His going to love that. A new dog and a new mom."

"I wouldn't say that Meredith is going to be a new mom." Derek stopped him.

"Wait a second the two of you haven't talked about this?" Mark asked him, "If your proposing to her then you have to…"

"Thanks a lot Mark." Derek said interrupting him as Meredith came into his office. "I'll talk to you and Addie some other time. Give my love to Lilly."

He smiled up at Meredith as she closed the door behind her. She came toward him kissing him gentle.

"What's going on with Mark?" She questioned seating down on his lap. He wrapped his arm around her slim waist leaning against her and inhaling her lavender shampoo.

"Nothing." Derek told her, "His just being his normally crazy self. What about you I haven't seen you all day?"

"Hmm." She said, "I was in the OR most of the day an aneurysm."

"How was it?"

"It's was successful." She told him, "What about you busy with paperwork?"

"Yes. Remind me again why I wanted to be head of Neuro?"

"From what I remember it was something about you being one step away from Chief of Surgery. Which just so happens to be your dream job."

"Oh yeah." Derek said, "How about you come out to the trailer tonight."

"Ahh the romantic trailer. Let me guess you and Gavin went fishing for trout this morning." She laughed at him and he shook his head.

"It will just be the two of us tonight." He promised her, "Kevin and Gavin want to have a sleepover. And Izzie happens to agree with you about the trailer."

"You did have to stay in my house for two weeks when you were invaded by a raccoon." Meredith added with a smile, "But I will meet you at the trailer, and indulge in trout." She told him and sighed as her pager beeped, "It's the ER I got to get out of here." She said getting off his lap.

He watched her leave with a smile on his face running a hand though his dark hair and wondering how the hell he was going to propose.

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Meredith laid her head against the cool window of Derek's car. She knew that he was taking her to the trailer. So she decided to take a small nap. The last six months of her relationship with Derek had been crazy, passionate and fun.

Her life had changed so much.

Everything had become so insane because of those two men. But she loved them and she wouldn't have any other way.

"I was thinking maybe we should travel to New York. Go meet Lily, and maybe even stop by to see Carolyn?"

"Hmm I'm sure that mom would enjoy that."

"I have a lot of ground to cover." Meredith told her, "After breaking her baby boys heart."

"Come on my mother loves you."

"Yeah but that was years ago." She told him as Derek turned into the driveway. Meredith's mouth went wide as she started at the finished house. "Oh my God!" Meredith said, "I thought it wouldn't be finished for another two weeks."

"Yeah well with all this good weather they finished it early."

It was beautiful.

She couldn't even begin to describe it.

"Derek it's your dream house." Meredith finally said as he stopped the car. Derek smiled at her and turned off the car. When he got out of the car and came around to let her out he placed a hand on her lower and lead her up to the house. The walked up the steps she smiled at porch swing.

"It's our dream house. Come on let me give you the tour." He told her and Meredith smiled as she opened the door. The floors were hardwood and the stairs were winding. They walked though the hallway and though the rooms.

"This is the best part." Derek told her as he took her hand and walked down the long hallway of the top floor. He opened two double doors a picnic blanket spread out with a steak dinner.

"Oh wow." Meredith said, "Isn't this romantic." She said as she sat down.

"I figured you'd be hungry after the tour."

"You thought right." Meredith replied, "Is there any drinks to go with this meal?"

"Yeah in the basket." Meredith reached over to open the basket, "What do you w…" Her voice trailed off as she saw the familiar blue jewelry box. "Wha…is this?" She found herself stammering.

"Open it." Derek simply said there was an emotion in his voice that had Meredith's vision turning blurry. With a shaky hand she lifted up the box. And gasped as she opened it. The ring was beautiful. "Derek I…"

"Meredith." He cut her off taking the ring box out of her hand and kneeling in front of her. He took her hand in his and wiped away a stray tear, "I love you so much Meredith. I want to wake up beside you ever morning. I want to be the father of your kids. I want to laugh with you though the good times and hold you during the bad. I want to marry you. So will you Meredith Elizabeth Grey do me the honor of being my wife?"

"Are you sure because I'm not going to let you go for the next fifty years or so."

"Yes. Gavin and I are certain we want you in are lives." He told her taking a deep breath.

"Yes I'll marry you." Meredith said wrapping her arms around him. When she finally let him go he slipped the ring onto her finger.

"A perfect fit." He murmured softly.

"Perfect." Meredith agreed her voice husky with emotion.

After all this time they had found each other again. And for the moment that was all that mattered.

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Author Note: Oh wow 104 reviews that's amazing. You guys are just awesome I can't tell you how great it is to read all these great reviews. There encouraging and they keep me writing! Okay so onto the story. I can't let go of fluffy Meredith, Derek, and Gavin so there will be a part two. Which will go though wedding planning, re-meeting each other's family, and perhaps a twist every now and then. I have re-written several chapters so go ahead and re-read the story. Because I have re-done and edited it a lot.

BTW 1: Did the people that have email updates did you get more then one email. I only asked because I re-did several chapters I just wanted to ask. If you did I'm very sorry that happened. And if not just ignore this note!

Now onto the show.

Wow what a angst ridden 'crossover'. Asher is an ass and his only saving grace is that he loves his sister. Mark I will give him a pass for having the worse timing ever because he probably didn't even know that Jen had died. But seriously he could have just walked away or something.

I can't believe Shonda killed Jen! I loved her she was a wonderful patient and I just bawled as she died. I got seriously to attached to this story line.

Loved Owen/Cristina stuff very cute and I'm getting kind of attached to them. Callie and Arizona interesting and sweet. Miranda's hairstyle kind of though me last night, but I can't wait to see her working in ped's that should be interesting.

Not enough Mer/Der for me. But I want to hug Derek the poor guys been put though the ringer for the last couple of episodes. But I'm really interested to see what's going to happen to Derek in the future.

And one more questioned why does Izzie have all the interns lately? But I have to admit she is getting likable again. But boy are these interns just crazy.

BTW 2: Just saw this week's preview. My goodness does it look intense!

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