"Nancy, how could you do that? You don't even know her!" Derek addressed to his sister.

You know," Nancy said, "she may be nice, but Addison is my friend, and she was the one who made you break up with her. But it was a joke…"

"A really bad one, though. Did you hear anybody laugh?"

Mary did not want them to argue, so she said: "Derek, you know I really loved Addie, but I also said she was never really the type of woman I expected you to marry. She changed you, you were so different. But I loved he because you lover her and she loved you. But this girl, I don't know… She fits you… She is beautiful in a very natural way, she is obviously very smart, warm and giving… You seem to have a lot in common. And she makes you happy. I really have to say… THAT is the kind of girl I always wanted to have for my son!"

"Thank you very much, mum! That really means a lot to me! What about ht rest of you? I know you all have something to say! Susan?" "I like her as you look good and finally seem to be happy. That shows me she must be a good girl!" Derek smiled: "Andy?" "I like Addie, and I think it is to soon for you to have another woman! She is not really my type…" Derek showed no reaction to that. "Kathy?" "Derek, you look great. You look happy and relaxed. I can see you really love her and she loves you. She is very nice. Good choice!" Nancy opened her mouth to say something. Derek interrupted her: "Nancy, I already heard what you think of her. So just keep your mouth shut. I know Addie is your friend and that is the reason I am not mad at you now. Mer is not the reason Addie and I broke up, We were done long before. She was the one that finally made me realize it. But as Mum, Suzie and Kathy like her it is 4:2! She wins anyway! And you and Andy better accept that soon as I purposed her. We are going to get married!" Andy and Nancy were shocked. Just then Meredith came back in.

Derek asked her: "Anything wrong?"

Mer replied: "She wanted to feed him and could not find a can opener! Don't worry! Alex and she are staying at the house so that he is not alone…"

Mary asked: "well I guess you all are hungry? I thought as I have all my kids here today, I should take you all out for dinner tonight. Meredith, I hope you like steak?"

"Yes, I do, Mrs Sheperd…" she smiled.

Mary shook her head: "Sweetheart, just call me Mary!"

Mer smiled. His mother was great.

"Maybe the two of you want to have a shower first and get some fresh clothes? Derek, I got the bed in your room ready?"
"Derek, you still have room here?" Mer asked. She smiled, as she thought that was cute.

"All my kids have!" Mary said. "Derek, now take her upstairs and show it to her!"

They went up to Derek's old room. When she looked around, Mer really had to smile. It looked as time had stood still since he finished high school. There were medals from varions sports competition, photos of him and his family, even some Teddy Bears, old books… Like every other boy's room would look… She went up to a book shelve and saw an old high school yearbook. Derek, who had already blushed a little, got really embarrassed now, as she grabbed it! "No, you can't do that!" he said, and tried to get the book back. But Mer kept it and opened it, she began to turn the pages. Then she stopped: "OH MY GOD! I really have to say that I don't care about the look of people very much, but when I see you on that photo… I would never have gone out with you! Not very Mcdreamy, though! But you made it" Derek blushed again "That were the eighties… everybody looked like that!" She began to laugh wildly "Yes, even Mark! Is that him?" Derek looked at the picture. He hadn't looked in there for years. "Yes it is!" He said. Mer shook her head "Even worse…" They kissed each other with a smile, and as it got more passionate and Der was grabbing under her shirt, Mer interrupted him: "Sorry, but there are five ladies waiting for us to get ready, I think we will have to push that until we get back…"

Der smiled, they grabbed some clothes and he showed her to the bathroom.

They got ready and went out to a nice restaurant. Mer really loved Der's mother and she thought his sisters were nice. She could understand they had their problems with him getting involved again that soon, and she thought that this would go over. They came back and were really happy. They got up to Derek's room. Mer locked the door, Der was a little bit confused. He thought he knew what was on her mind, but he felt a little bit like a child, with his sisters and mother next door. She could see he was hesitating, so she walked over to him, pushed him on the bed. She got up again, and slowly started to undress. She took her shirt off, her jeans, her bra and panties. As h e saw hr standing there all naked, he said:

"Okay, you got me! Get you're a over here!"

She smiled at him: "Really? I thought we wanted to wait until we are married?"

He pulled her on the bed and kissed her passionately. He really wanted her! She helped him to get rid of his clothes and started to kiss him all over. After some time he felt he could not stand that anymore. He stopped her and started to do the same to her. She really wanted to feel him now, so she pulled him up, and moaned happily as she could feel him. After they had been making love for some time, they fell asleep, after they were finished.

The same time that night, Alex and Izzie were staying at Mer's House to take care of the dog. As Mer knew they would she had bought them some wine to thank them. They were sitting on the couch, talking and laughing. Izzie was relaxed and finally not thinking about Denny every single second.

She said: "Alex I am happy I have you. I am happy to live with you now. I would not have made it this far without you. I am even going back to work, Thank you."

She sighed: "But there are some things you did not know about me, actually nobody knows, not even George or Meredith."

Alex said:"I feel really pleased you trust me that much. What is it?"
"Alex, when I was 16, I had a daughter. I gave her away as I thought I could not give her what she needed. I have always been regretting that. I don't even know her, I got some photos. I was thinking it was right, but sometimes I think this is god's revenge for me receiving a child and giving it away…"

"Izz, You were 16, living in a trailer park, still going to school. I think you did not have a choice" he said surprised"But that does not make me stop loving you!"

"You were really meaning that when you said before, didn't you?"

"I have always been since the day we met. First, I was acting like an a, sorry for that, tried to hide it. Then I did this stupid thing with Olivia to you. I could slap myself for that. And I was so jealous when you started that thing with Denny. But there was nothing I could do. I did not have the right to judge you after what I did. And I know you truly loved him. I will give you the time to get over that. Maybe there is a chance that…"

He stopped talking as Izzie started to kiss him. He was very confused, but he was so happy that he was not able to refuse. But as Izzie started to undo his pant, he stopped her:

"Izzie, please. I really love you, but I do not want that to happen because you have drunk a little bit of wine. First deal with Denny, and when you get over that, we can start fresh. But until then, please let be friends." He asked her frightened:"Do yu think that could happen? I mean you and me, one day?"

"I think it could, but you are right, I can't replace him, I have to get over it first. But when you are still there then, I think we could."

"Izzie, whenever you are ready and turn around, I will be there," They kissed a little again, then she leaned on his shoulder and they fell asleep.