Derek was excited to be working this afternoon at the office; he missed helping people and being a doctor. This wasn't exactly the same, but he was really happy . . . he would be working along side Meredith.
As they walked hand in hand to the office, Derek looked over to her, "I hope I am not rusty . . . you know it has been a little while since I have practiced, but I am ready."
"You better be . . . I don't take second best." She laughed.
"Oh . . . don't worry, I am never second best. I am the best at everything I do." He smirked . . . knowing he meant more than just doctoring.
"We will just have to see about that." She challenged him, with a hint of sexiness in her face.
He was amazed by her; she was starting to feel completely relaxed with Derek and he knew that by the way she was flirting constantly with him . . . and her body language . . . it had changed so much over time, but after Saturday night . . . she was . . . he couldn't believe they were here . . . dating. He thought it may be best to change the subject right now because he was pretty sure he knew where this could go, "So, any special things I need to know about the office?"
Meredith thought for a second, not sure exactly what to say because there were many things he would need to know. She had no idea where to start, "First off . . . Bailey is the boss, what she says . . . goes. But, she knows everything and I would be completely lost without her."
Derek laughed, "Bailey . . . she loves me . . . I am her favorite person in town."
Meredith rolled her eyes, but knew she did love William and figured it would be no different with Derek, "Is there anyone who doesn't like you?"
"Stevo doesn't like me I am pretty sure." Derek said without thinking.
Meredith looked at him and she knew he really hadn't meant to say that and she started laughing, "Yeah . . . if he only knew." She laughed, but stopped suddenly right before they reached the door, "The roof . . . they are supposed to start tomorrow. I haven't . . . he tried to call me a few times, but I decided to just ignore . . . the calls."
He was relieved when she laughed, "I can call Mr. Parks and request he isn't on the job site."
"Oh Derek . . . you don't have to. I really think Steve is harmless. He ordered a virgin drink." She laughed.
Derek knew Steve was harmless, but he would make it a point to make a stop over there tomorrow to make sure things were coming along ok. He opened the door for her and she walked in.
"Well, I am glad someone can get off his lazy ass and do some work." Derek heard the second he came into view.
"Hello to you also Bailey . . . are you biting today or just growling?" He asked, giving her a McDreamy smile . . .
"You think that charm will work on me . . . just like your damn father." Miranda Bailey smirked.
"And you love us." He smirked back.
"Ok . . . children . . . we have work to do . . . you know . . . help people." Meredith rolled her eyes at them both.
"Then, why did you bring this big kid in here?" Bailey laughed.
"I am a damn good doctor. Just wait and see." Derek said to Bailey jokingly. He really did think he was good, but at surgery . . . this was a little different, but he didn't care, he was going to be working with Meredith. He also kind of knew even during his internship . . . he would possibly move back here and work in Laramie.
Meredith just shook her head while smiling . . . Bailey really did have a soft spot for the Shepherd men, "How long do we have until our first patient this afternoon?"
"You have about 20 minutes. Do you want me to go over the basics with this . . ." Bailey said before noticing Meredith looking at her, "doctor?" She did like Meredith and thought she was a phenomenal doctor.
"I will show him around, when the first patient gets here, go ahead and do the pre-stuff and Derek and I will see the first few patients together . . . make sure he has the hang of it." Meredith said to her before looking to Derek.
"Oh . . . I am a fast learner." He smirked.
"I bet you are. Come on Dr. Shepherd . . . you need to learn the ropes." Meredith walked into the back with him following her.
He got dangerously close to her, "So, are you a good teacher?" He said in a low voice.
She took a breath inward, "I . . . um . . . here is our medicine . . . for shots and things, Bailey will get most of what we need." She wanted him . . . more than just the kissing.
"Um . . . we give shots and stuff ourselves?" Derek asked curiously.
Meredith laughed, "Yes . . . Bailey does most of them, but sometimes when it gets busy, yes we do."
"Oh." He said.
"Small town doctor . . . it is fun." She laughed. Meredith loved the intimate feel of doing this kind of medicine.
Meredith continued to give Derek the rundown of the office, supplies, the three exam rooms, and any other various things he may need . . . it didn't take too long.
"Dr. Grey . . . Miss Katie Bryce is here. She is in Room 1." Bailey came into Meredith's office to let her and Derek know their first patient was ready to be seen.
"Thanks Bailey." Meredith said to Bailey as she got up from behind her desk, "Are you ready Dr. Shepherd?" She giggled.
He took a big breath, this was almost like a surgery high . . . he was about to see his first patient in this clinic . . . one he grew up in and one he thought one day he might come back to. But, despite all of this . . . the thing that he couldn't quit thinking about was who he was working with . . . Meredith . . . he couldn't wait to see her in action.
"Well, hello again, Katie . . . I was hoping to not see you back so soon." Meredith said cheerfully walking in the room with Derek following her. She was in a few weeks ago after she fell and twisted her ankle doing rhythmic gymnastics.
"Who is he? You aren't good enough to do your job alone?" Katie said looking at the hot looking man who walked in the room with Meredith. Katie sees him wink at her and it made her melt; she was making googly eyes at him.
Meredith was trying not to giggle looking at Katie being enamored by him, "Katie, this is Dr. Shepherd. He is going to be helping out around here . . . at least the next few weeks and if he is good . . . maybe we will keep him around."
Derek winks at Katie for a second time, "and Katie . . . I am that good, so I can assure you, Dr. Grey will be keeping me around." They hadn't really talked about this possibility, but he knew this office was too big for one person. The town was starting to grow and he knew Addison was helping Darby out more and more with all OB and Peds patients before Meredith came into town and figured she still was.
Meredith looked at him . . . he was completely clueless that Katie was so enchanted by him and his cockiness . . . it was as strong as ever. She was going to say something, but decided with Katie in the room . . . it was best not to, "So, Katie . . . you have had some numbness in your feet and legs."
Katie sighed, "Ever since I tripped I seem to not be able to get rid of the numbness sensation in my feet and my legs."
Meredith turned to Derek, "Katie was in a few weeks ago. She is a rhythmic gymnast and is very good at it apparently. She had a bad fall and twisted her ankle."
Derek immediately started thinking about all of the possibilities. This was his area. But, he also knew he needed to sit back and wait for direction . . . Meredith was the boss.
"Yes and that hurt like hell for at least a week and YOU told me just a few days." Katie said rolling her eyes to Meredith.
"So, Dr. Shepherd . . . what course of action would you recommend?" Meredith asked wanting to see how Derek worked as a doctor and trying to go on without acknowledging the spoiled girl that was their patient.
He was not expecting for Meredith to ask his opinion, but was overly happy she did, "I think we need to do a series of tests to see where the numbness is located first."
"Go for it Dr. Shepherd." She smiled warmly at him.
He looked at her for a few seconds a little shocked. She was confident. He figured he would just sit back and basically walk around with her and not say anything, but she didn't need to be the front runner . . . He went through a series of test on her feet and legs.
Meredith sat back and watched. She continued to keep her giggles down watching Katie . . . Of course, Meredith knew Derek . . . he was one hot man and couldn't blame Katie for looking . . . and Meredith . . . she knew was the lucky woman to be dating him.
"Well, it could be just a pinched nerve." Derek suggested.
"And . . ." Katie said with an annoyed look on her face.
"You would need to go to the chiropractor to work it out." He was starting to see . . . this girl was quite the patient.
"Dr. Shepherd, do you think we should run blood work? I would want to rule out other things that may not be related to the fall." Meredith suggested knowing this could be something else . . . and wanted to rule out all possibilities.
Damn . . . she is good. "Yes, Dr. Grey . . . I think we definitely should." He cocked his head and smiled at Meredith . . .
Katie let out a small sigh . . . she watched the exchange between the two doctors and she was none too pleased, "Well, in that case, can we hurry up . . . I have places to go . . . people to see."
"Of course, I wouldn't want to keep you waiting." Meredith said with a hint sarcasm.
Derek let out a chuckle, "So, who draws the blood?"
"I say you do it." Katie said quickly looking at him, who wouldn't want the hot doctor to draw the blood.
"Dr. Shepherd it is." Meredith laughed.
Derek drew the blood the while Katie was enjoying the view. Meredith was glad to let Derek draw the blood.
"Now, how long until I have these back and please. Dr. Grey, try to be more accurate this time."
"You should know something in a few days . . . usually 3 to 4, but if things are backed up it can take longer." Derek answered her this time, knowing Meredith didn't seem to mind.
"Ok . . . call me the minute you get them in." Katie said point blank.
"I will have Dr. Shepherd call you. I think that is it. Have your mom see Dr. Bailey on the way out with these papers for today's visit.
Katie left the room followed by both Derek and Meredith. When Katie was through the doors to the lobby, Meredith laughed.
"What is so funny?" Derek asked.
"That girl . . . she is a pain in the ass but she was completely smitten over you. She liked the hot new doctor I think."
"She was not a pain in the ass, just used to being the center of . . . ok, she was a pain in the ass, but smitten over me . . . she definitely was not." He said smiling at her . . .
"Seriously? Derek, she was making googly eyes at you. You winked at her twice. you should have seen the look on her face."
"The only look I saw was yours. You are amazing." He was completely taken by her . . . she was beautiful, smart, and a wonderful doctor.
"I am just me." She said quietly looking into his eyes.
"Just you . . . is perfect." He smiled at her, bringing his hand to her cheek.
"Patient . . . we have another patient to see." Meredith said rather quickly.
"We do." Derek smiled; he really thought he could get used to this . . . working with Meredith. He wondered what surgery would be like with her . . . even here, it was almost like they just fit together.
Meredith quickly grabbed the chart Bailey had prepared and looked through it quickly as Derek looked at it over her shoulder. She could feel him close behind her . . . she knew this . . . was something big . . . she felt at ease working with him and really wanted to have him around. She was realizing more and more how much she wanted him around.
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