Derek and I were up at five thirty the next morning even though we didn't have to leave the house until seven or so. I was up first and drew a nice hot bubble bath, so he must of heard the water running. He came to join me so I got to relax in his arms, my back against his chest.

"So... We're going to have twins..."

"We definitely are."

"Are there Shepherd twins somewhere along the line?"

Derek just chuckled.

"My mom's mom was a twin, and my father was a twin... So yes. The trait must have skipped some generations."

"Your sisters don't have twins."

"But we will. We got lucky."

"Says the one who isn't going to be pushing two babies out of a very small hole."

I reached my hand up and stroked his cheek earning me some neck kisses.

"It'll be worth it... Just look at Zola and Bailey... We have beautiful kids, and we'll have two more coming... Maybe another after that."

"Don't push it... Have you thought of other names? I still want William Christopher and Delainey Amelia if it's one boy and one girl."

"I like Willow, Luna, Charlotte, and Piper for girls."

"Charlotte Shepherd? That's like when I suggested Sebastian. It's a mouthful. I like Willow Eve for a back up girls name. For boys I like Logan, Elijah, and Levi."

"I think Logan Thomas Shepherd would be good."

"I like that too. I think it's a good thing we have such a big house. Each kid will still have their own room. But I think we should move Zola to the room next to Amelia's, and Bailey to the one across from Amelia's so the twins can each have their nurseries close to us."

"So four room remodels?"

"Derek, yes. What else are we going to do? Trap Amelia and Owen at the end of the hall with crying newborns?"

He moved his hands to my small but rapidly growing baby bump, careful to avoid where I had a fist sized bruise.

"I was just asking... What should we make the kids rooms be? I know Zola really likes horses... We could do that for her room."

"And Bailey loves all vehicles with sirens... What if we gave him like a police, ambulance, and firefighter room?"

"And for the twins?"

"Let's wait until we know the genders before we get started on theirs... Come on, the water is getting cold. I'll get dressed and go start a pot of coffee. Think Zo and Bailey will be okay with waffles and fruit this morning?"

"They eat whatever their mommy gives them, so yes. I'll get them up and ready... Are you ready to go back to work?"

I sighed, getting out of the water and putting my my robe on.

"Our vacation was really nice, but it's time to get back to work. After the twins are born, I'll be on maternity leave until they're twelve weeks old so we'll have more time off together. I think I'm as ready as I'll ever be."

I was dressed in a black maternity dress and heels and drinking coffee down in the kitchen when I could hear Derek gasp and run down the stairs with Bailey in his arms, setting him down quickly in front of the fireplace.

"Meredith, have you seen Zola?"

"What? No? Check the spare bedroom, check Amelia's room. Don't panic yet..."

Derek sprinted back up the stairs. Sure enough, Zo was in Amelia's room. Derek was breathless as he carried her down the stairs.

"Since when has she slept in Amy's room? She's never done it before."

Zola got down from Derek's arms and came to give me a hug, still sleepy from being woken up so abruptly.

"When you were in D.C., she would sleep with me sometimes but more with Amy, especially if I was working late."

"Auntie didn't come home last night Mommy. I tried to wait for her."

Zola looked worried.

"Zozo, Uncle Owen took Aunt Amy on a little trip for her birthday. You'll see her tomorrow afternoon. I'll tell her to get you out of daycare for a cupcake date, okay?"

She just nodded and smiled happily before sitting in her booster seat at the table.

"Are you sure that's okay with her sleep schedule? She should be sleeping on her own, you know..."

"Yes, I do know. I also know that she's only four and a half. She still gets scared some nights and wants to sleep with one of us. Plus, Owen and Amelia have never minded."

Derek looked at me with a disgusted look on his face.

"You let our daughter sleep in the bed with both of them in it? That's inappropri-"

"Derek, do not think like that. They're both fully clothed any time they sleep here, okay? If they're okay with, and Zola feels comfortable with them, I don't care. That is her aunt and her uncle. Now get your cup of coffee and eat your breakfast, we have to go soon."

The ride to work was pretty much silent between Derek and I, the only sound from the kids talking or pointing out things. Derek was pissed over nothing. When we parked, Derek got the stroller out while I got all our bags then we checked the kids in together which there were no tears from either kids... We made progress with that apparently. Then we got into the elevator and he went back to being cold and silent. When I reached to hold his hand, he barely even held mine back so I just took it away. I pushed the stop button on the elevator so we wouldn't get out until I wanted us to.

"Meredith, you're going to make us late."

"I don't care. I didn't do anything so I don't want you giving me the cold shoulder."

"How can you be okay with that, Mere? It's unacceptable."

"What part is? That's her aunt and uncle..."

"Her aunt and a grown man."

"And what does that make you?"

"Her father! It's okay for her to sleep with us because we are her mother and her father. There is a difference."

He wasn't getting the point in what I was trying to say.

"You know what? Since you want to be a McAss... I'm gonna go there. Zola always slept in her own room before you left us for D.C."

"Meredith, don't."

"No, you don't! She always slept on her own until her daddy wasn't around to comfort her when she had a nightmare or when she was feeling lonely. And because of our jobs, there was usually 2-3 nights where I wouldn't be home before they were in bed. Amelia took care of the kids. So if there was an issue, Zola knew to go to her. Whenever you got into your wreck, and I stayed with you every single night... Who do you think had the kids? Amelia AND Owen. You gave Owen your blessing to marry Amy. So no, I don't think you have the right to get like this. Owen is probably one of the safest people to trust our kids with. Jealousy isn't cute on you, Derek Shepherd."

I pushed the button again to get the elevator moving again. Derek and I both silently went our own ways to get back to work. I let my day fill with appendectomies and even one liver transplant. Derek paged me around lunch time but I had ignored it. A little after 8 at night, I was finally done so I went to get the kids out of the daycare. Derek was sitting on one of the bean bags in there with them. His mood seemed to have done a complete one-eighty from when I had last spoken to him.

"There's Mommy! Let's go babies. It's late and we have a pizza to pick up on the way home."

I stood at the check in/out desk nearly astonished. He came up and kissed my cheek then got Bailey into his stroller. He pushed him down the hall while Zola and I walked behind a little.

"Mommy, Daddy says he isn't upset anymore."

"Well good. He was being a little silly, don't you think?"

"Yes. If I can't sleep with Auntie and Uncle O anymore, I'll come see you and Daddy. I don't want Daddy mad at me."

I sighed, feeling bad for her. She really was too smart for her own good and caught onto things she didn't need to.

"Daddy is okay with it now. He and I spoke. He's really happy you love Aunt Amy and Uncle Owen so much. It helps us a lot having another pair of people to look over you and your little brother."

"Mommy... Am I still going to be able to see them even when you have the babies?"

"Yeah Zo, Aunt Amelia and Uncle Owen are going to be living with us for a while so their house can get built. Building houses take a while. It still won't be done when the babies are born."

She smiled happily.

"We have a really big family Mommy. Do you think Auntie is going to have a baby? I think she'd be a really really good mommy."

I grinned down at her, silently wishing I had half the amount of joy she had. She was such a happy, free spirited, and resilient kid.

"I do think she will... But whenever her and Uncle Owen are ready. Babies are a big deal."

~So... What do you think made Derek think differently about the situation? Do you think he was out of line? Let me know! I haven't been getting as many reviews lately. Are you guys not enjoying this? Anyways, I'll be working tomorrow then traveling to Florida... So look for the next update Saturday! Leave any ideas/comments/suggestions in a review so I know what you guys want! Thanks for the support!~