Here's the update! Sorry for the wait :( Have no fear, I have started on the next update so fingers crossed I can get it done by tomorrow or the next day :D

This update focuses on the couple from the perspective of their cast mates, enjoy :D

"Look at them, they're miserable," whispered Izzie to as she and Cristina sat on their personally labeled chairs behind the crew and equipment as Meredith and Derek were filming a scene from the last episode of the season. After many months of filming, today was their last day of work before the cast broke for a month and a half hiatus.

"I'm just upset we're all gonna lose our bets. I mean, seriously! They were head over heels for each other. No way that's suddenly gone now!" exclaimed Cristina.

"I know! Meredith really did surprise me, accepting Finn's proposal like that. I could have sworn she had strong feelings for McDreamy over there. The way they looked at each other…I want that," whined Izzie as she watched Derek reach for Meredith's arm in between takes. It was obvious he wanted to talk to her, and it was also obvious that she was shutting him out. Ever since Meredith's announcement of her proposal their chemistry had changed. The whole cast noticed it, heck, even the fans noticed it, complaining about how they missed seeing the two costars out and about together outside work. They still kept a good friendly manner around each other but there was now a wall separating them, and the spark in each of their eyes was lost.

"Derek did something. I bet he did something to make Mer accept that douche bag's proposal," their other coworker Alex said as he made his way towards the girls having had chimed in on their conversation.

"You got that right," responded Cristina.

"At least it looks like he's trying to make amends, I mean, he's pulling her away every five seconds between takes," Izzie said in a hopeful tone.

"20 say's they'll get over this and be together for real in a month," bet Alex.

"30 say's they'll be together during the hiatus"

"40 say's they'll be all over each other again by the time we come back to shoot the first episode of season 2," joined Cristina. They were like two peas in a pod. They may be going through some troubles now but there was no denying the chemistry that took over when their barriers were breached when filming scenes together. Cristina could tell that it was only during these times that Meredith let her guard down around him.

"Haha," Alex laughed as he watched Meredith elbow Derek in the ribcage after trying to pull her by the waist with him towards a secluded corner. "The dude's gonna have to make more of a move than that if he wants to get her back. He needs to make a grand gesture or something."

"Oh my gosh you're absolutely right! He needs to woo her, like with flowers and everything. He needs to show her how much he loves her!" exclaimed Izzie excitedly as she began thinking of romantic ways she could help him seduce her.

"Uhh are you idiots forgetting one thing?! He's married, with a DAUGHTER. There's no way he's gonna do that! At least while he's still hitched anyway." Added Cristina, effectively dampening everyone's mood.

"Oh right! How could I forget horse face coming in here every five seconds trying to pull Derek away," added a slightly annoyed Alex. He normally didn't like to get involved with matchmaking schemes like this but he couldn't help but have a soft spot for the pair, as well as a hard spot for Rose. She had been making a point to come to the set practically every day during her lunch hour to try and pull Derek away with her. Every day she made sure her presence and status as Derek's wife was known by everyone, especially Meredith who tried to avoid her every chance she could. Alex always noticed a dramatic change in Meredith's behavior and attitude during these times, snapping back at Rose and making quick come backs to her insults towards her. Alex loved how Meredith could stand up for herself, but he could see the toll it had on her. With every day that passed by he could see her giving in slightly more and more. It was like she had decided it wasn't worth the effort.

"We just need to give them a little push. They're never alone together anymore. We just need to try and make that happen and get Rose out of the way for a few minutes at least during lunch," said Izzie, and, as if on queue they heard the voice of the person they had been dreading.

"Hello! Where is everyone?"

At that moment Alex cringed at the sound of a distinct voice he knew all too well. Rose. She was here for her daily lunch break to swoop Derek away with her again and insult Meredith. 'No' he thought, 'Not this time.' Gesturing for Izzie and Cristina to go and trick Meredith and Derek into talking to each other instead of separating for lunch like they had been doing, he headed towards the dreaded sound.

"Sorry Rose but Patrick's in the middle of filming. There's no telling how long this scene is going to take. I think you better go before you waste any more of your precious time," Alex lied bluntly.

"Oh, I'm sure they will take a break, it's lunch time and I brought Derek a hot toasted sandwich. He hates them when they're cold," she said in a sweet tone. But Alex could hear in her voice that she was masking her annoyance. She was very persistent every time she came to the set and always managed to convince the director to take a break while she was there. 'Not this time' Alex thought. He needed Meredith and Derek to have a long and over due chat.

"I'm sorry but we're on a tight schedule. We need to finish filming today and we are already behind," he lied again. In fact, they were actually running ahead of schedule which was very rare. At the rate they were going he would probably be home in time to watch the 6pm football game on TV. The thought got him slightly more excited, urging him to continue before Rose could even respond to his last statement. Talking the paper bag she was holding with Derek's sandwich in her hand he quickly said, "I'll take the sandwich to him and tell him you came. Bye!" Abruptly he closed the door on her face, locking it. Convinced that she wouldn't come back inside he headed off to the break room, eating Derek's sandwich.

"Meredith hey!" Yelled Cristina as she hurried over to her.

"Hey," she said with a smile. Cristina could tell that it was forced. It didn't reach her eyes, which before had always managed to sparkle and light up a room. Looking hesitantly towards Izzie who was talking to Derek while leading him into an exam room on the set she placed her arm around Meredith's shoulder and led her in the same direction.

"So are you excited about the hiatus? One and a half months of relaxation!" she exclaimed, knowing it would get her started about the wedding.

"Oh Lord no!" she groaned, "Finn's mother has been pestering me about the wedding non stop. Up until today I've had work as an excuse to dodge it. How am I going to survive an entire week without any distractions? Like, who cares what the centerpieces of the tables are, and the color of the tables, and the band, and this and that! Like, seriously!"

"Well, if you're dreading it that much, why don't you call it off? Most people have year long engagements, not engagements that last only a few months," hinted Cristina. She wanted to try and place doubt in her mind, anything to stall the wedding so she could come to terms with her feelings for Derek and he could dissolve his marriage.

"I would LOVE to do that but Finn doesn't want to wait. Keeps saying how he doesn't want to waste anymore time not having the world know I'm his. Like I'm a possession or something? What is it with men these days?" she spat. Cristina could see she was beginning to become annoyed, especially with the thought of Finn. 'Perfect' she thought.

"I don't think it's all men. I mean, look at Derek for example. He doesn't keep his wife on a leash, he let's her do as she pleases. He's relaxed, he flirts with women, he's respectable, he's"

"What? He flirts!" Meredith exclaimed completely shocked, cutting Cristina off from finishing her speech praising Derek.

"What, haven't you noticed?" she questioned as they came to the exam room door Derek and Izzie had entered earlier. Just as they reached the door, Izzie opened it laughing hysterically as she looked back at Derek. At the sight, Cristina snuck a peak at Meredith. Her face was raging red. A angry crease had formed on her forehead and her lips were pressed together tightly with rage. Chuckling quietly to herself she grabbed Izzie's hand, stating that she had to show her something and the pair quickly retreated from the area.

"Well," Cristina said when they had reached the main area of the set, "This better work."

"What are you talking about did you see her?! She was like a tomato face back there! Oh she's got the hot's for him real bad!" replied Izzie happily.

"Well, did it work?" asked Alex as he approached them

"See for yourself," Cristina said, nodding in the direction of the couple as Meredith violently pushed Derek into the exam room.

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