As she watches Derek picking up his scrub top off the ground, she realises she's meeting Finn in like two hours. What had she done? How did she get here? Now she had cheated on Finn twice. Finn who was nice and secure and had plans. Why would she do this? Was she really that bad a person?
Derek turns around to face her. He looks at her, then kisses her lightly on the lips. Stroking her face with his thumb. He leans his forehead against hers, enjoying their closeness. They both jump as his pager goes off, he checks to see who it is. He kisses her once more before leaving the supply closet.
Meredith's all alone now, leaning against the wall. So many emotions are running through her. She doesn't know which one to tackle first. She breathes deeply, trying to compose herself. She's gotten herself into a fine mess.
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Meredith runs into the diner where she was meeting Finn. He's already sitting at one of the tables.
"Hi sorry I'm late." She quickly sits down and immediately picks up a menu to decide on an order. "I don't really have a lot of time. I have to be back in twenty minutes to pick up labs."
"Okay well, can we at least ...
"Do you know what you're having?"
"Meredith.." Finn picks up her hand, trying to make contact.
"I think the grilled cheese is good here, or maybe a burger."
"Meredith!
Meredith sighs and looks Finn in the eyes. It has to quick. If it's slow, she'll back out. And it's not fair. Quick, like pulling a band aid.
"Finn I'm still in love with Derek."
Finn averts his eyes and lets go of her hand.
"Oh."
"I'm sorry."
"I should go." Without another word or look Finn gets up and leaves Meredith alone at the table. She puts her head in her hands and starts crying.