They were home or well their old home. Together they had put the babies to bed and Meredith for a moment was at a loss of what to do. Neither of the had mentioned anything in regards to what had happened earlier, but right now Meredith was exhausted, not quite tired enough for sleep, but still needed some form of rest.

Not really wanting to broach the subject, Merdith knew that the only thing she could do now was wait. If Addie was going to risk everything by keeping things from her then everything that had occured in the morning would be considered a waste.

Moving through the bedroom she eyes the bath tub. It was tempting to jump in the tub and hope that the water would soak up all of the stress. Looking throught the cupboards Meredith was surprised to find them stocked with the aromotherapy candles and bath oils hat they used.

"What the?" Meredith thought, surely Archer hadnt restocked everything for them. Confusion kicked in and Meredith grabbed the things that she needed before running the water.

Lighting the candles; Meredith then turned the lights off. The flames casting a flickering light over the tiled walls. Slipping out of her clothing she then moved to the bath tub. She had already sat the monitor on the bench. Reaching forward she quickly turned off the tap before moving to the other end.

Climbing into the bath Meredith eased herself into the water, letting her body adjust to the heat of the water. It wasnt very often that she ahd the opportunity to just relax. But this is what she needed. She needed moments like these where time could fade away. Leaning up against the back of the tub she closed her eyes and wished she could wash the day away.

Addie stood by the dor looking in at her. She took in the light coloured skin. The thinness of her frwm, which was thinner than she could remember. The lines from her bones that stood out. It was obvioust to Addie that she was somewhat undernurished. It seemed to her that both of their bodies had undergone some changes since they had last been naked in front of each other.

Meredith sank lower in the tub, hoping that the bobbles would cover her body. It felt weird to have Addie looking at her again. It had been so long.

The attempt hadnt gone unnoticed by Addie who wasnt quite sure how to feel about it. However she didnt move off, she remained standing there, taking in the sight in front of her.

Meredith let out a small sigh feeling Addie still lingering at the door. She was not sure what to think of her standing there staring at her.

"Do you want something Addie or are you just going to stand there staring?" Meredith finally asked, opening her eyes and raising them to meet Addies.

"Im good here." Addie said at first.

Meredith looked her over before finally deciding that she was not able to relax with Addies eyes analysing her. A she moved to stand, not even bother to shield her body from Addies gaze, she let out a sigh of frustration.

"We used to have our best conversations in that tub." Addie spoke up as Meredith pulled a warm towel around her body.

"That was a long time ago." Meredith said as she walked past her and into the bedroom where she proceeded to gather her pyjamas so she could get dressed.

"Mer" she heard Addie sigh as she flopped down on the bed.

"No" Meredith said to Addie. "I'm going to put on my jammies, check on the kids, and go to bed. If you finally decide to tell me what is really going on then tell me, because im sensing that there is more than what i think."

The towel than dropped away from Merediths body exposing her arse. She heard Addie take in a deep breath as she slipped on her pants.

"Stop staring" Meredith bossed as she pulled her singlet top over her head.

"Im allowed to" Addie sulked like a spoiled child. "im your wife."

Meredith turned and looked at her. "You say that like it means something." she scolded. "I dont know why you just didnt sign those damn papers."

She could see that her words had upset Addie. "What do you want from me?" Addie askedd.

"The truth" Meredith murmured. "It would be a good start." she added before walking away towards the nursery.

a/n it was commented on a few of my chapters that my grammar sucked, and i assure you it probably does.

i apologise for that, but i type my updates when i have the chance and dont always have time to proof read them.

i will take that time if i end up writing a novel

cheers katie