Bear in mind I do not know how divorces work in my country let alone in the US or New York but that is the beauty of fanfiction, it doesn't actually matter
After lunch , they made their way to the court house, Derek noticed that Meredith cling to him and was really quiet on the way over and once they reached the court house, Derek held Meredith close to him has they got out of the taxi. Since leaving Katz Deli, Derek had been watching Meredith closely and could see that she ready to run. Derek wrapped his arms around Meredith and she rested her head against his chest, and her arms wrapped around his waist. Meredith relaxed into his chest has they waited for everyone to arrive.
"Well, isn't this cosy" they heard his voice from behind them, Derek felt Meredith stiffen in his arms, Derek gave Meredith a kiss on the forehead, before she turns to face Mark.
"I really don't think you should be talking to me, Mark" Meredith says, holding Derek hand tightly.
"Like that has ever stopped me before Meredith" Mark said walking closer to her, Derek quickly stands in front of her.
"Mark, i suggest you back off" Derek says, wanting to punch him, but knowing that if he did it would likely make things worse.
"Mark, get inside that court, don't made me regret you coming through the front way and i will get the guards to escort you in" his lawyer said to him.
"You wouldn't do that" Mark quipped back to his lawyer.
"Don't try me Mark" Michael warned him.
"Great even my lawyer is on your side, you bitch" Mark spat at her.
"Mark, i suggest you listen to what your attorney says" Derek says to him. Mark gave Derek a cold look, and Derek just stared back at him, he wasn't afraid of Mark, and Derek wasn't about to let him think that he was.
"Meredith, i am so sorry, he promised me that he would leave you alone" Michael told her and Derek.
"Michael, why are you doing this for him?" Meredith asked him, especially considering that Michael knew the truth.
"Meredith, i don't have a choice, but i am doing this to protect you believe it or not, but i will warn you, Mark doesn't plan on making this easy" he warned her.
"Oh, i don't doubt that" Meredith says, coming to stand beside Derek.
"Look Meredith, i will see inside, take care of yourself"
"I will, thanks Michael" Meredith says giving Michael a hug, before pulling away as Matthew arrives.
"Matthew...finally"
"Sorry I'm late my flight was delayed, how are you doing Meredith?"
"I will be better once this is over and done with"
"No doubt, i need to talk to you inside, alone, Meredith"
"Meredith its fine, i will wait for mom, and i will see you inside, i love you"
"I love you too"
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"The case of Meredith Grey-James vs Mark James is called to order" the court official said. Meredith went in, followed by Derek, Susanna, Carolyn, Lacey and Kathleen. Has they walked into the court Mark looked over to her and started smirking until he saw all the people entering with her.
"Who are those people?" Mark asked Michael.
"They are Meredith family"
"Meredith doesn't have any family"
"Well, she does now, thanks to Derek" Michael took great joy in telling him.
"Well, once i say what i have to say, she won't have anyone left"
"Mark, as your lawyer, i suggest that you agree with everything that happens"
"Why because you are in love with my wife"
"Mark, don't be an asshole and set her free, let her free"
"You know you have no hope with her, Michael, even i can see how much she loves him"
"Mark, she deserves to be happy, so let her, do something right"
"Okay" Mark replies as the judge walked into his court and they all stand up. Matthew stands up first arguing Meredith case, providing photos of Meredith injuries over the years, and to everyone surprise that Mark doesn't disagree with anything.
"After assessing all the evidence and you Ms Grey left Mr James almost a years ago, and normally the state of New York would require a legal separation after separation, and although one was not filed, i granted you a divorce from Mr Mark James on ground of his cruelty and inhumane treatment, you are a free women Ms Grey" the judge says, Meredith collapses into Derek arms, so sure that Mark was going to put up a fight.
"Your honour" Mark says standing up.
"Yes, Mr James"
"Meredith, i am so sorry, i know you have heard this of me many time before and i don't expect you to believe me, because i know i would, but at one point i did love you, but now all i can't say is that i hope you rot in hell...bitch"
"Mark...you are nothing but a coward and your words don't effect me any more. Mark you need help. Goodbye Mark" Meredith said, the guard came over to Mark and led him away. Meredith kissed Derek, before he led her away from the court.
"Derek" Meredith said once they got outside the court room.
"Meredith, how do you feel?"
"Free, at last" Meredith said, Derek pulled her into his arms and kissed her deeply.
"I want to marry you" Meredith said against his lips. Derek pulled back in surprise.
"Meredith i don't want to rush you, i haven't even asked you yet"
"Derek, if there is one thing i have learnt being with Mark is not too waste any time, and i want to spend a lifetime with you, i want to wake up in your arms every morning, and know that you are mine and that I am yours. Derek, will you marry me?
Now i need an opinion. My orginial plan was that Mark was never going to divorce Meredith that he would alway be a thorn in their side, but seeing how all you readers, hated him already and i think eventually you all would get bored i decided to change my plan. Still is this too fast?, Meredith and Derek getting married considering Meredith has only been divorced, i want to know my readers idea, not you telling me whatever i decided to do, ultimately it is down to me, but i want to know what you think. Tell me here on the thread or for anY lurkers feel free to PM me.
