A/N- Hi! I am so glad you are all still loving this story. I have another chapter for you. This one has lots of things in it. Can you tell we are getting closer to Cristina? I've been waiting months to introduce this part of the story. You're reviews are as always amazing, make my day and motivate me. See if you notice a milestone for Lexie. I'm so proud of her lol. Speaking of Lexie, I think I'm gonna post a picture of how she's supposed to look on my Twitter (MerDerMcFamily) if anyone wants to check it out. I hope you enjoy this chapter! Please review.

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Chapter 52:

Meredith feels her mouth drop and become as dry as chalk. The last time she heard that voice was years ago, she's lost track of the actual number. She turns to Derek, eyes wide. "Who is it?" Derek whispers.

"Izzie."

"IZZIE?!" Derek says a little louder, his eyes bulging. Meredith nods silently, her mouth still opened wide.

"Meredith? Mer?" Izzie calls.

"What? Oh, sorry Iz. This is, this is uh kind of a shock." Meredith says.

"I know, I should have called. I shouldn't have left like that. But something happened that worries me and I was hoping you might know something it being your best friend and all."

"What are you talking about, Iz?" Meredith scrunches up her eyes and looks at Derek.

"You haven't had the same questions? You see her everyday."

"See who?!" Meredith says, exasperated.

"Cristina." Izzie says.

"Oh, no. Izzie, oh, it's a long story. But, basically Cristina and I don't talk much. I spoke with her a few days ago because Alex… Oh, sorry." Meredith grabs Derek's hand and he looks at her with concern. He then wraps his arms to pull her close.

"It's okay, Mer. Alex what?"

"Alex said she called him, asking how you were doing. It worried him because she also called him evil spawn which she also hadn't done in a few years."

"I see, but still, you see her everyday right?"

"No, Izzie, she got a job as Head of Cardio at Cleveland Clinic. She's been gone about eight months." Meredith explains.

"Wow!" Izzie says over the phone.

"What happened that worried you?" Meredith asks as Carolyn pulls onto the ferry.

Izzie takes a deep breath. "She called me and asked if I could cover her shift because she was avoiding Burke."

"What?!" Meredith gasps, clutching Derek's hand so tight her knuckles turned white. Derek places a soothing hand on her head and pulls it down to rest on his shoulder. He places a soft, lingering kiss on her golden locks.

"I know, that's why I kinda looked up your number and called you. I hope you don't mind." Izzie whispers.

"No, I don't mind. I'm glad you did. I called her after Alex told me and she insisted nothing was wrong."

"Wow." Izzie breathes. "Um, I probably have no right to ask, but, how is he doing?"

"Alex?"

"Yeah."

Meredith smiles. "He's good, he's happy."

"Good, that's good." Izzie says softly.

"How are you? Where are you?" Meredith asks.

"I'm good, I'm at a hospital in Bellingham."

"Woah, Iz, that's not far. You should come visit." Meredith says while soaking comfort from Derek locking eyes with hers. His deep blues warming her soul.

"Yeah, I should. Do you still live in the frat house?"

"No." Meredith laughs. "Derek and I moved into the Dreamhouse about eight months after we got our daughter."

"Aww, you have a daughter?!" Squeals Izzie.

"Two actually and a son." Meredith says as she hears Bailey giggle in the way back.

"How cute!" Izzie says.

"They are. Listen, Iz, we're almost home. I'd love to talk more, especially about my kids and about Cristina"

"Oh, okay, I'm sorry I've been distant. Let's talk again. Keep me posted." Izzie says as they say their goodbyes. Meredith hangs up the phone and stares in shock at it until she feels the car stop.

"We're here!" Calls Carolyn.

"Mer?" Derek squeezes her shoulder. "What happened?"

"Um." She murmurs, almost not sure herself. "Let's get inside, Der." He nods in understanding with a smile. Kissing her cheek, he steps out of the car and reaches his hand to help her out. They can hear Bailey and Zola babble details of their trip again to Carolyn who walks with both inside. Meredith grabs Lexie while Derek and Amy grab the bags.

"Home." Derek sighs as he stands next to Meredith in the doorway of the house.

"Home." She turns and looks up at him. The whole world drifting away as she is comforted by him smiling down at her. Derek places the bags to the side and turns and holds out his arms for Meredith. She falls into his warm chest, careful not to disturb a sleeping Lexie. Derek's warm embrace envelopes her as she wraps her free arm around his chest.

"I love you." He murmurs into her ear, making her smile.

"I love you, too." Meredith says passionately. "Let me put Lex in her room and I'll meet you in our room."

"Oh, quickie?!" Derek banters.

Meredith rolls her eyes and laughs. "No, I need to tell you." She slaps his chest playfully.

"Uh huh, sure." Derek smirks, kissing her nose, making her giggle. Meredith shakes her head as she walks Lexie towards her room. Derek walks over to his mom to let her know that he and Meredith were gonna spend some time in their room. He heads over and sits on the bed before moving back against the headboard. Meredith walks in a couple minutes later, shoulders sinking, eyes half closed.

"Ugh! I wish drama would leave us alone!" She moans collapsing on the bed. Her arms pull her body close to Derek. She cuddles into the crook of his neck, arms around his stomach. Her hands feel his strong heartbeat. Derek squeezes his arms around her and presses his cheek against her head. He rubs his hand up and down her arm, soothingly.

"What happened, Mer?" He whispers.

Meredith bites her lips. She's silent for a while before looking at Derek. "Well, that was Izzie. She called because she was concerned that Cristina was calling her about possibly taking her shift."

"What?" Derek asks, confused.

"That's not all, Der. She was asking if Izzie could take her shift so she could avoid Burke."

"Oh my! Something is very strange." Derek says.

"I know! But when I talked to Cristina she insisted that nothing was wrong."

"Call her again, tell her you talked to Izzie."

"I'll try. Couldn't I just ignore it and stay here with you? We could escape, live in Disney." Meredith giggles.

"Hmm, as appealing as that sounds, you wouldn't be you if you didn't worry and care for people. Even if they've hurt you in some way." Derek says softly.

Meredith smiles and rubs his stomach. "Can I do it later?"

"But I thought homecoming sex was later." Derek laughs.

"Oh, it is. I meant like after a nap later." Meredith laughs again, feeling much better thanks to Derek.

"Absolutely. Sleep, Mer." Derek whispers, placing a soft kiss on her forehead. He strokes her hair and watches as she drifts to sleep.

Out in the living room, Carolyn is sitting on the couch with a magazine when Bailey comes running out of his room. "Hi, nana!" He drapes his body over the arm rest.

"Hi, sweetie. What were you doing?" Carolyn asks.

"Playing with Auntie Amy." He smiles. Bailey's eyes look up and notice two missing people. His eyes go wide and feels a strange feeling in his belly. "Where are mama and daddy?"

Carolyn looks at him, wondering why her grandson looks so scared. "They're resting in their room." She pats his hand. "They'll be out soon."

"Oh…" Bailey murmurs. "I… Um." He gets a shaky feeling. "I go see them?"

"Well, let's let them rest, okay? Would you like to cuddle with me?" Carolyn puts her reading down.

"I need mama and daddy." He says quickly before Carolyn can stop him, Bailey runs to his parents room. He opens the door and is about to say something really loud when he sees Derek jump up a bit.

Derek smiles when he sees Bailey but puts a finger on his lips. Bailey sees this and glances at his sleeping mama. "Hey, bud." He whispers as Bailey tiptoes to Derek's side of the bed. "Mama's sleeping, okay?"

"'Kay, daddy." Bailey smiles. "Can I sit with you?" He looks at Derek with wide eyes, the same ones Meredith uses when she needs comforting. Derek looks at Bailey, wondering what's wrong before nodding.

"Sure, bud, come here." Bailey crawls up on the bed and into the bit of free space on Derek's lap.

"Why, mama sleeping?" Bailey asks as Carolyn pokes her head inside.

Derek smiles at her and nods indicating that he was okay having Bailey in there. "She's tired from the trip and certain things she just found out." He tries to explain as he cups Meredith's cheeks.

"Oh." Bailey whispers as he puts his little hand over Derek's and rests his head back against Derek's chest. That funny feeling in his belly gone.

"Did you like the fireworks, buddy?" Derek asks as he now rubs both Meredith and Bailey's back.

"Uh huh. The American Flag ones."

"Those were my favorites too." Derek watches as Bailey gets tense and looks away.

"Can we get pizza tonight, daddy?" He changes the topic rather quick.

"That sounds good, we have to see what Nana says. Maybe she planned things."

"Okay!" Bailey giggles as Derek feels his body relax. Derek feels Meredith shift on his chest and he moves to stroke her hair, soothing.

"Shh." Derek whispers to Meredith as he feels her soft locks. He wishes she didn't have to put up with friend drama. He never liked when something took away her happiness. Logically, he knew it would happen, but that didn't mean he wanted that to happen.

"Can I help mama feel better?" Bailey asks.

"Sure, Bails." Derek feels his heart melt instantly. "Just brush her hair just like this, okay?" He demonstrates before laying his own hand on her arm, holding her secure against him. "Good job, you want to make sure she feels that you're there, that's why I'm holding her like this."

"Okay. That make people feel better?"

"Not just any people, bud. But it especially makes the love of your life feel better and those you love more than anything." Explains Derek as Bailey watches with big eyes, as if planting it in his mind. Bailey rests with Derek, watching Meredith sleep for another hour before her green eyes blink open. Her mouth forms an instant smile as she sees Bailey and then wider when she looks up at Derek.

"Hmm, this is a wonderful way to wake up! Both my guys." Meredith giggles rubbing Derek's chest before ruffling Bailey's hair.

Bailey giggles as he grabs Meredith's hand as she rubs. "I was helping daddy make you feel better!"

"Oh yeah? So that's why I feel so much better, huh?" She asks.

"Ya huh!" Bailey nods, Derek watching proudly.

"My turn." He says huskily as he lifts Meredith's chin. She shivers in anticipation as he moves tortuously slow towards her lips. He looks from her eyes to her lips before kissing her hard.

"Mm! Ohh!" She moans in bliss, lifting her hand to run in his curls. Derek smiles as he kisses her over and over. His laughter fills the room as she pulls him back when he begins to pull away. "Der." Meredith moans.

"Damn, I love you." He says as they pull away, cupping her cheek.

"I love you, too, so much." Meredith says as she stares into his ocean like eyes.

"You feel better, Mer?"

"Yeah. I guess I'd better get it over with." Meredith shrugs.

"We'll be right here, okay?" Derek smiles.

"Yeah, mama!" Bailey coos.

"Oh, my guys." Meredith smiles, tickling Bailey. She leans up to Derek. "Was he here the whole time? Not that I mind."

"He was."

"You feel okay, Bails?" Meredith asks, feeling his head for a temperature.

"Uh huh, mama!" Bailey gives her a charming smile.

"Okay, bud." She grabs for her phone, giggling as Derek groans from the loss of her body against his. She finds Cristina's number and hits send. "Hello?" She says when she hears Cristina answer. Derek watches and listens as Meredith explains Izzie's call and reminds her what Alex said. He watches as she nods but rolls her eyes. Derek let's out a sigh as he sees Meredith groan and close her eyes as she hangs up five minutes later.

"Mer?" He murmurs as she collapses on his chest.

"Mama?" Bailey mimics Derek.

She shakes her head, slamming her phone on the bed. "She said that nothing is wrong, she doesn't know what they're talking about. Then she yelled at me for interrupting her right before she went in on an important procedure."

"Oh, Meredith." Derek coos, tilting his head and pulling her into a hug.

"Something is wrong, Derek. She called Izzie!"

"I know. I know. Hopefully if something is wrong, she will tell you." Derek strokes her chin as she looks up at him.

"Ugh, I just wanted to spend time with my family before going back to work and this comes."

"Well, don't let her change that." Derek beams. "Bails, give mama a hug." He looks at the little boy in his arms.

"OKAY!" He shouts as he wriggles out of Derek's lap and into Meredith's arms. "Love you, mama! Feel better!" He kisses her cheek and pats her head like Derek does. Bailey looks up at Derek. "Did I do it, daddy? Help mama feel better?"

"I definitely think you did." Derek laughs as he looks at Meredith who has a huge grin on her face.

"Good!" Bailey says, moving back into the hug.

"You did, Bails. Thank you." Meredith says, squeezing him.

"Come on, guys. Let's go see what Nana and the girls are up to now." Derek says, moving to let Meredith stand. As soon as they stand, Bailey raises his arms to Derek, making him pick him up. They walk out into the living room to find Carolyn reading to Lexie while Zola and Amy have a tea party.

"Hello, dears" Carolyn smiles as she sees them.

"Hey, ma." Says Derek.

"Feeling better?" She asks them.

"Oh, yes. My boys helped me feel much better." Meredith answers. She watches as Derek puts Bailey down. Bailey watches Zola play before looking at Meredith and Derek. He waits until he sees Derek take Meredith's hand and lead her to the couch so they can cuddle. When he sees them on the couch, he hurries over to his sister and joins in on the tea party.

"Woah, she's really trying to move!" Carolyn laughs as she sees Lexie notice her parents. She flops over Carolyn's legs trying to get to Meredith.

"Yeah, this morning she was trying to get up onto her knees." Meredith giggles as she grabs the baby and kisses her as Lexie holds Meredith's face.

"Now we're just waiting to see if she says dada first or crawls." Derek jokes, tickling Lexie.

"She's gonna say mama, Der." Meredith banters.

"No, she's gonna say, Zo!" Zola calls from the play area by the patio windows. Meredith and Derek look at one another in shock.

"Oh yeah, ZoZo?" Meredith giggles.

"Ya, we been practicing." She explains as she pours fake tea for Bailey.

"Oh, good point, Zo." Meredith smiles at her daughter.

"Well, Derek, you know that none of you kids said dada first. Drove your father crazy." Carolyn looks up, reminiscing.

"Really?" Derek says as Meredith bursts out laughing. "What was my first word?"

"No." Carolyn laughs. "As soon as you learned it, that's what you said for everything."

"Oh, Derek!" Meredith laughs, running her fingers in his hair.

"Amy, yours was Derek. Your father was convinced you were really trying to say dada, but you could definitely hear the k sound."

"Oh really!?" Amy laughs. "Poor dad."

"Well, Lex is a daddy's girl, so maybe things will change." Derek says.

"So is Zola, but she said mama first." Meredith laughs.

"I was hoping you would forget that she was too." Derek mumbles.

"Derek Shepherd!" Meredith gasps, shaking her head. "Lexie, you're gonna say mama first, okay?" She giggles as Lexie smiles wide. They continue relaxing until dinner where they do get pizza. Amy leaves shortly after and Meredith, Derek and Carolyn put the kids to bed. Meredith thankfully is able to put the Cristina drama on hold until she sees Alex tomorrow. Instead, she spends the night screaming Derek's name until they fall asleep peacefully, sated and tangled together.

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"Mm, Der!" Meredith moans as he kisses her neck. His warm lips trail down her slick skin.

"You taste amazing, Mer!" Derek murmurs hotly, creating a wet path on her skin. She wraps her arms tightly around his shoulders and arches her back so that her chest is against his.

"You're wearing too many clothes." She pants.

"So are you!" Derek laughs, pulling at her pajama bottoms. Just then, they hear a loud wailing sound.

"Bailey." Meredith murmurs as they bolt out of bed.

"Mama! Daddy!" They hear as they run into his room. He's sitting up in bed, rubbing his eyes that are overflowing with tears. The sheets are a mess and he's shaking.

Derek and Meredith look at each other before rushing to his side and sitting on the bed. "Oh, Bails." Meredith murmurs as Bailey launches himself into her arms.

"Bad dream, mama. Very bad dream." He whimpers.

"Oh, buddy." Derek runs his fingers in his hair. "Wanna talk about it?"

"No!" He says.

"Bails, sometimes it helps to talk about it." Meredith coos.

"No! No!" He shakes his head, shaking slightly. Derek looks heartbroken at Meredith as they watch their son. "I sleep with you?" His tear filled eyes look at Meredith and then Derek.

"Okay." Derek says with a sigh. Meredith gives him an apologetic look as she squeezes his thigh. Derek nods in understanding as he guides Meredith and Bailey back to their room. Bailey latches onto Meredith after making sure he can feel Derek against his back once they are in bed. He falls asleep with Meredith's shirt in his hands.

"Der, this is the fourth time since we got home." Meredith whispers.

"I know, I know. I don't know what this is. He freaked out at the store the other day because I walked around the cart while he was looking down and he couldn't see me."

"Seriously, Der?!" Meredith's mouth opens wide in shock.

"Yeah, he was petrified. I don't know what's gotten into him." Derek brushes Bailey's hair.

"He's been fine at daycare." Meredith says.

"I'll try to talk with him tomorrow." Derek says, stroking Meredith's cheek. "Let's just get some rest."

"Okay, I love you." She smiles, lighting Derek's heart.

"I love you too." He leans in and kisses her. Derek wraps his arms around Meredith and Bailey tight as they drift off to sleep.

The next morning, however, Derek and Meredith both get paged early so Derek doesn't get a chance to talk with Bailey. "He looks fine, Derek." Meredith says as she watches him play with Zola in the backseat. "Though it could be Meredith fine, not fine fine."

"Meredith fine?" Derek smirks.

"You know, what I used to say when I really wasn't fine." Meredith giggles, taking his hand.

"Ah, yes. I have fond memories of that." Derek laughs. "Hopefully it's not." He says with a smile.

"Daddy, what do you have to do today?" Zola asks.

"Hmm, well I had a surgery scheduled, but that might change now." Derek says.

"Cause you gots an emergency?" Bailey wonders.

"That's right, bud."

"You have surgery, mama?" Zola asks.

"I do." Meredith giggles.

"When are you picking us up?" Bailey asks.

"Depending on what's going on, we should pick you up at your usual time." Meredith adds.

"Yay!" Bailey breathes in relief with a smile as Derek parks. They walk inside quickly when their pager blares.

"Crap, we gotta get to the E.R." Meredith murmurs as she carries Lexie and holds Zola's hand. They hurry up to the daycare where they quickly cover the kids in kisses and hugs before running off to the elevator. Derek nudges Meredith when they notice Bailey hanging onto them a bit more than usual when they say goodbye. They also notice him watching them until they are far enough out of view.

"Hmm, I'll put Bails to bed tonight, see if I get anything out of him." Derek says as they ride the elevator.

"Thanks, Der." She says, wrapping her arms around his waist and snuggles his chest. Derek smiles and gives a quick kiss before they run out, into the chaotic E.R.

"Hey, Alex. What have we got?" Meredith asks as she runs up to her first consult.

"Sixteen year old, fell from the building in the fire." He replies as he checks the young boy out.

"Poor kid." Meredith says softly. "Let's get him to CT." She says, noting his pupils. When their patient is in the machine, she collapses next to Alex.

"Hey." He says casually.

"Hey. Hear anything more from Cristina?" Meredith asks.

Alex shakes his head. "No, I called her last night. She avoided my questions and kept going on about her surgeries." He sighs. "Funny thing is, she mentioned Teddy a couple of times.

"That is strange. She just hangs up when I call. Though once she said she was about to meet Owen. That was strange." Meredith giggles.

"Yeah, especially since he's getting married to your sister in law in eleven days."

"Very…damn it! He needs surgery!" Meredith gasps as they see a huge subdural hematoma on the screen. Meredith and Alex rush out and grab a gurney, rushing to the O.R. It ends up being one of those days where Meredith doesn't get to see Derek that much. She hates those days. After they finish that surgery, Meredith moves on to her scheduled surgery and then another. In the middle of the surgery, she feels a warm presence above her. Looking up, she sees Derek watching her with a wide, proud smile.

"Hey!" He beams when she looks at him, her eyes smiling with sparkles.

"Hey you!" She coos.

"Busy day, huh?"

"Yeah. Third surgery in a row with fifteen minutes in between these last two to eat." Meredith says.

"Wow!" He shakes his head. "I'm about to go in on my fourth, but it's a biopsy. I was gonna see if Ma could get the kids, since we're gonna be a little late."

"Sounds good, I shouldn't be too much longer." Meredith says.

"Good, I love you, I'll meet you in my office after my biopsy."

"I love you, too." Meredith replies, going back to her patient. She goes back to work with no major complications with the surgery. Looking at the clock, she sees that they are over two hours later than they said. She heads to the lounge where she changes and then heads to Derek's office. As she waits, she looks at the pictures on Derek's desk. She feels her heart flutter at the sight of the picture of their most recent Disney visit. Then at the picture of her cradled in Derek's arms that they had taken while playing with their phones. She's lost in memories when she feels two strong arms wrap tightly around her from behind. "Hey!" She coos as she rubs Derek's forearms.

"Mm!" He moans as he takes a deep breath, taking in her lavender conditioner that soothes him,

"You okay?"

"Yeah. My biopsy patient stroked out, so it took a little longer." Derek whispers.

"Oh, Der. Is he okay?" She reaches back and runs her fingers in his thick curls.

"For now. We'll see in the morning." Derek kisses her cheek. "You being here makes it better." He rubs her stomach.

"I will always be here." She murmurs, turning in his arms. He keeps her tightly in his arms as he bends down to kiss her.

"Good, me too." He coos as she moans from the intense kiss. "Let's go see the kids." He says after he brushes her hair back and smiles as he takes in her beauty. Meredith nods, leading him out of the office. They get to the car and begin driving home. Derek holds her hand as they drive down the street.

"So, Alex talked to Cristina. The only strange thing she mentioned was something about Teddy. Izzie texted me, she hasn't spoke with her yet. Oh yeah! She said that she promises to come by after the wedding." Meredith explains.

"Cristina said something about Teddy? Teddy Altman?" Derek says in shock.

"Yeah!" Meredith nods.

"Oh, something is not right." Derek rubs his face. "Could be anything. Has she said anymore to you?"

"Not since the other night."

"Can't do anything unless we know." Derek shrugs, shaking his head. "That's good about Iz."

"It is." Meredith giggles as she then feels Derek lift her hand and kiss her fingers slowly. She looks around at the woods around her and gets an idea. "Derek. Stop the car."

"What's wrong, Mer?"

"Just do it before you get too close to the house." Giggles Meredith. Derek looks at her, amused but stops the car. He looks around, the sun is setting, it's still light out but they can see a reddish sky peeking through the trees a bit. Meredith giggles as she unbuckles her seatbelt. "I need you." Her voice is husky as she climbs over to straddle his waist.

"Oh!" Derek smirks. He shivers in anticipation as Meredith looks into his eyes as her hands find his crotch. "Mer!" He coos as he grabs her cheeks and kisses her passionately. His fingers travel up and into her hair. "Definitely need a quickie!" He fumbles with her pants and pulls them down over her hips.

"Derek!" She moans as he slips his fingers into her wetness and pumps hard, making her gasp.

"Meredith!" He mimics as he then wraps his arms around her, hugging her to his chest. Derek kisses her all over, his hands rubbing her back. Meredith rubs his hard chest, unbuttoning his dress shirt. Her hands find his pants, getting them off. She shivers in anticipation as she sees his hard, throbbing erection. Meredith takes it in her hand and squeezes it, rubbing up and down.

"Oh!" She moans as Derek's breathing gets quicker as he gets harder.

"Mer, I need…!" He cries out, his head going back.

"Okay! She giggles as she places her soaking folds over his erection. "Yes!" She screams as her walls expand to fit him. Meredith always loved how he felt inside of her. Derek chants her name as she guides his head right in between her breasts. "There!" She coos as she hugs him close so he stays in place, licking the valley on her chest. "Oh!" She murmurs as she rides him, his hands holding her upper back in place as he plays with her breasts.

"Mer! Mer!" Derek chants as he feels himself getting bigger. He can feel himself reaching her cervix. "So close!" He says as he squeezes her tight.

"Yes, Der! That's it!" Meredith coos, holding his head. She moves over him, alternating between figure eights and thrusts as her breasts move against his face. She continues hard and fast, but still gentle until they spill over the edge together.

"Yes! Oh! That was… You're spectacular!" Derek says as he kisses up her chest to her lips.

"Mm!" She murmurs with a giggle. Meredith smiles as she cuddles into his chest. "That was amazing!"

"It was! I think we're due for a date filled with steak, wine, carbs in a basket and my favorite…" He pulls her chin up and looks at her, eyebrows raised with a knowing look.

"Would that also happen to be my favorite, Der?" She coos huskily as she strokes his cheek. "No clothes allowed?"

"Yes." He growls as he kisses her.

"I couldn't ask for a better date. Just tell me when."

"Will do." Derek laughs. He whines as she shifts off of his lap.

"Don't want your mom to get suspicious, Der. We texted her when we left."

"We can always blame traffic, Meredith." He smirks as he begins driving. Meredith's giggle fills the car as they drive the rest of the way home.

When they walk into the house hand in hand a few minutes later, they are met with a worried expression from Carolyn. "We have a problem with Bailey." She tells them immediately.

"What's wrong, mom?" Derek asks.

"Well, when I picked them up from daycare instead of you and Meredith, he had a complete panic attack. I thought they weren't going to let me take them." She begins. "Luckily my name was obviously on the list and I've picked them up before. Bailey kept begging to at least see where you were."

"Damn!" Derek breathes as he wraps his arms around Meredith.

"We're sorry, mom. Where is he now?" Meredith asks.

"I managed to get a few bites of food in him before he asked to go to his room. I went to check on him after I finished feeding Lexie and he was fast asleep."

"Oh, Bailey." Meredith covers her face. "Where are the girls?"

"In Zola's room. I suggest you look at the picture he's holding when you check on him." Carolyn notes. Derek and Meredith look at each other questioningly as they walk into Bailey's room.

"What do you think is wrong, Derek?" Meredith says, her voice shaky.

"I don't know, Mer. He was fine before Disney." They kneel down besides him, resting their hands on his back. "Look, Mer." Derek points out as he slightly pulls out the framed picture of Bailey with Meredith and Derek from his birthday.

"Derek?" She says softly as her heart breaks while seeing the picture in his arms. He looks up at her waiting for her reply. "Do you think he's scared of being lost again?"

Derek nods in realization. "You know, Mer. He did tense up when I asked him about the fireworks."

"Oh, Derek!" Meredith shakes her head as he grabs her hand to comfort her.

"It's okay, Mer. If it is, we'll figure it out." Derek looks at Meredith who has a terrified look on her face. "Meredith." He whispers, cupping her cheeks as she looks so scared. "Hey, uh, look at it this way…" Derek desperately looks for a way to cheer her up, he smiles when he does. "He is my son, so if he broods like you say I do, then if he almost looses something he loves, then he's going to be clingy." Derek smirks.

"Like you." Meredith giggles, warming Derek's heart.

"If you say I do." He shrugs with a teasing smirk. Meredith nudges him and shakes her head. Derek leans down to kiss Bailey. "Love you, Bails." He whispers before standing. Meredith does the same, kissing his cheek before taking Derek's hand.

"Derek?" She asks as they shut Bailey's door. He turns and gives her a smile, showing that he's listening. "You know I like the hovering now. The clinging."

Derek's smile gets wider. He holds her cheeks in his hands, needing to touch her. "Oh yeah?" His lips meet her's in a kiss. "Well, for the record I like it too, but I prefer a different kind of hovering. You know, of the sexier type." His eyes glistening with dark lust as they look deep into Meredith's.

"Hmm, that is my favorite too." Meredith giggles as she runs her hands up his chest as she leans into kiss him. Derek growls as they kiss until they feel a pair of arms around their legs. Meredith's hands are in the curls at the bottom of his neck and his arms are holding her securely in place as they look down.

"Hi." Zola smiles.

"Hi, ZoZo!" Meredith giggles.

"Bailey was really, really sad today." Zola looks up at them.

"So we heard. Do you know why, Zo?" Derek asks, lifting her up as they walk to the living room to sit.

"Nope, sorry daddy." She says.

"It's okay, we're not sure either." Derek says.

"Ah ya!" Lexie babbles, holding her arms up to Meredith as she sits.

"I guess Lex doesn't either." Meredith laughs, picking up the baby. "Hi, sweetie." She coos kissing her cheek. "Say mama" she plays as she stands Lexie on her legs.

"Baya!" Lexie claps her hands with a laugh.

"Guess it won't be mama, Mer." Derek smirks as he bounces Zola. Meredith rolls her eyes and laughs.

"What do you think is going on with Bailey?" Carolyn pipes in as she places hot plates of food in front of Derek and Meredith.

Derek sighs and takes Meredith's hand after they put the girls down. "We think it's separation anxiety. At Disney." Derek stops to take a breath. "At Disney, we lost him for about half an hour right before the fireworks. The show started while he was still lost."

"Oh my!" Carolyn gasps.

"It was so scary, I couldn't breathe." Meredith murmurs.

"I'm sure, dear." Carolyn moves over to hug her.

"It had to have been ten times worse for Bails."

"Yes." Carolyn nods. "But, when he's up in the morning you need to talk with him and reinforce that you aren't going anywhere." Carolyn explains.

"Okay, ma. We will." Derek sighs. They relax for a bit longer before Derek and Meredith get Lexie and Zola to bed. Since they figured that Bailey would be awake earlier after going to bed early, they change and get themselves to bed. Derek holds Meredith tight against his chest, rubbing her back and kissing her head as she falls asleep. Once he feels her breathing even out, he allows himself to fall asleep.

Sure enough, what feels like only minutes later, Derek senses someone watching him. He blinks his eyes open and sees Bailey watching him, still in yesterday's clothes. Bailey is holding his new Olaf and his Simba, his eyes puffy and red. "Daddy?" He croaks.

"Hey, bud." Derek smiles, he looks at the clock that reads 5:45. That was later than they expected him to sleep.

"Daddy." He murmurs, grabbing Derek's hand.

"I'm here, Bails." Derek smiles and sits up, careful not to wake Meredith. He holds out his arms letting Bailey hug him. Derek squeezes him over and over, kissing him. "Come on, buddy, let's go make some coffee for mama and watch the sunrise." He says quietly. Bailey rests his head on Derek's shoulder as he walks. Derek places Bailey sleepily on the counter while he makes the coffee. Bailey keeps his eyes glued to Derek the whole time. As the coffee brews, Derek kisses Bailey's cheeks and grabs a sippy cup for some milk for him.

"Where's mama?" Bailey asks as Derek holds his hand as they walk outside.

Derek looks at him confused. "She's sleeping, buddy. We're gonna have some guy time, okay?" Derek brushes his hair back. He sits on one of the deck chairs as Bailey climbs into his lap. He thinks about where to begin with what's going on with Bailey.

"I love you, daddy." Bailey says as he lays on Derek's chest. Derek rests his hands on Bailey's waist and looks down to see his son's identical blue eyes looking up at him.

"I love you, too buddy." Derek replies. "Hey, Bailey?" He asks a few minutes later. "I heard that yesterday was kind of rough." Bailey squirms in his lap but Derek holds him in place.

"I had fun yesterday." Bailey says finally.

"Oh yeah?"

"Uh huh, we built blocks and played lots of games in daycare."

"That's great, what about with Nana? She always does fun things."

"Ummm…" Bailey turns and looks off to the side.

"Did something upset you?"

"No." Bailey replies and looks away.

"Bailey, Nana and Zola told me and mama you were upset." He treads lightly. Bailey sits up and stares at him.

"No. I wasn't." He says firmly.

Derek ponders this as he is given flashbacks to Meredith drowning and her "I'm fine" aftermath. "Okay." He nods. "You know that you can tell me if you were, mama too. We won't get mad."

Bailey just watches him. Instead of replying, he gives Derek a little smile. "Can we make pancakes?" He asks.

Derek sighs. "Sure, bud." He ruffles Bailey's hair. Usually their guy talks can get him to talk, but this has him really spooked.

"Will mama be up soon?" Bailey asks as they prepare the batter.

"Well, she needs to be up soon for work. Do you want to get her and your sisters up?"

"You come with me, daddy?"

Derek looks at him in shock. "Bails, you love waking them up yourself."

"Please, daddy!"

"Bails, I got to watch the pancakes." Bailey gives him a deep stare as he crosses him arms. He looks so much like Meredith that Derek relents.

"Okay, bud. Wait until they're finished."

"Okay." Bailey nods as Derek lays the batter onto the griddle. When they're done, Derek pours a cup of coffee for Meredith and picks up a reaching Bailey. They go into the master bedroom where Meredith is still sound asleep. Derek puts Bailey on the bed as he leans down to Meredith's level. Bailey drapes himself over Meredith and bounces a bit. Derek strokes her hair back with a smile, kissing her cheeks.

"Mer." He murmurs sweetly.

"Hmm." She hums with a grin as she sees Derek.

"Hiya, mama!" Bailey smiles lightly making his presence know.

"There's my baby." Meredith coos as she rolls onto her back, sits up and squeezes Bailey close.

"Mama." Bailey whispers, wrapping his arms around her neck.

"Oh, Bails you're squeezing tight." Meredith yelps in shock.

"Sorry, mama." Bailey says, loosening his grip.

"It's okay, sweetie." As she kisses him. With another smile, she turns to Derek. "Good morning." Meredith says huskily as her hand caresses his cheek.

"Mm, Mer!" Derek coos as he kisses her, drawing strength from her warm tongue and plump lips.

"We made pancakes!" Bailey chirps, a little happier after they pull away.

"Mm, sounds great." Meredith giggles.

"I poured your coffee, Mer and put your pancakes on a plate. Go eat while Bails and I get the girls."

"No, I stay with mama!" Bailey says stubbornly.

"You sure?" Derek asks as Bailey buries himself into Meredith's chest. They shrug at each other before heading out. Once Derek gets Lexie and Zola up, he brings them to the kitchen where Bailey is sitting in Meredith's lap. He puts up a fuss when Derek tries to put him down so that him and Meredith can eat. Bailey ends up sitting in a chair all the way against Derek's chair, his hand resting on Derek's leg. Bailey insists on staying near one of them from the time of getting dressed to walking up to daycare. He shows no interest in running ahead with Zola, even if it's a few steps. When Meredith and Derek drop him off, they both notice how he clings to them longer than he ever has. Zola ends up pulling him away to go play with Sofia in order for them to leave.

"Derek, maybe I should stay with him. Something is wrong." Meredith clutches her hand over her heart.

"Meredith." Derek sighs.

"Derek, he cried himself to sleep last night, he barely smiled when he woke me up. He wouldn't leave our sides. Now Zola just had to pull him away." She paces in the elevator.

"I know, Mer." Derek pulls her into a hug, trying to calm her nerves.

"What time did he wake up?"

"About 5:45." Derek says, kissing her head as the elevator rings. They step out quick and Derek immediately wraps her in his arms again, pressing her head against his chest. "We had guy time. I tried to talk to him."

"Yeah?" She mumbles. "Get anywhere?"

"Hmm, don't kill me for saying it this way." Derek smirks.

"Derek."

"Well… He kind of responded the same way as you did when I pushed after um… When you…"

"Oh." Meredith murmurs looking up at Derek.

"I'm sorry, Mer." He strokes her hair and kisses her. "It was identical, the "fine" and the avoiding."

"It's okay. I guess we can't push then. What did work after that…time?"

"Baby steps, remember? No sudden movement." Derek laughs.

"Oh, I do. After the house of candles."

"Hmm, I loved that." Derek murmurs as he rubs her back and she hugs him close.

"Me too." Meredith smiles, kissing his cheek.

"How about, we pull just him for lunch today and see if he will say something." Derek suggests.

"Okay." Meredith nods. They snuggle in the hallway for another minute before heading to get in their scrubs, neither caring who's around them. They go about their morning and then at lunchtime they go get Bailey. Neither Meredith or Derek have any luck and when they bring him back to daycare along with a special treat for Zola, he throws a fit.

"Let's see if Ma has any suggestions." Derek as he guides a fidgety Meredith down the hall. "Hey. Hey." He coos when he sees her bite her lip. "Look at me, Mer." Derek wraps his arms around her waist, hugging her hips tight so that her body is snug against his chest. Her green eyes shimmer in worry as she looks into his strong, blue ones. "We will figure this out." He caresses her cheek gently.

"Our boy is scared." Meredith whispers.

"Well, he's strong like his mama, so if she can make it through something scary then so can her boy." Derek says in his deep, soothing voice.

"Oh, Derek." She murmurs as she rests her head on his chest. Derek smiles as she wraps her arms around him and they hug tightly. They decide to attempt sneaking out with the kids a bit early as a surprise. Thankfully, it was a slow day so they do get to pick up the kids early. Meredith feels a bit relieved when they see Bailey laughing with Zola while playing. When he sees them, he runs straight to Derek and Meredith, insisting one of them hold him. Derek calls Carolyn, who is at Amy's for the night, to ask her for suggestions.

"Mom says to casually tell him stories about us being scared. She said it worked for me after my dad…" Derek says as they make dinner together.

"Oh, Der." Meredith breathes as she stops making the salad to grab his arm. He gives her a warm smile as he stares at her lips. Meredith giggles as he leans down and kisses her. Derek gets lost in the comfort that Meredith brings him. "We'll talk about it at dinner, involve Zola."

"Hmm, sounds good." Derek murmurs.

"Now the only decision to make is which story do I pick?" Meredith laughs.

"Oh! Good one!" Derek banters.

"Hand on a bomb?"

"No. Too scary."

"Um, daddy getting shot is much scarier." Meredith says, her eyebrows raised.

"Definitely, Mer. I don't even want to relive that."

"This is harder than I thought." Giggles Meredith.

"Oh, how about…" Meredith thinks and then shakes her head. "No."

"What, Mer?" He cups her shoulder.

"No, Bailey wouldn't understand."

"Try it, Mer. What was it."

Meredith looks at him and then does that little look she does when she's flustered that Derek loves. "When I thought I lost you to Addison… and then Rose."

"Oh, Mer. Mer." He drops the spoon to pull her against him. "You never lost me to them." Derek pulls her chin up and gazes into her eyes as his lips move down to hers. Meredith's arms wrap around his waist as they moan together. "I. Have. Always. Been. Yours. Meredith." Derek says as he plants warm kisses after each word. "You're. Mine." He laughs as he kisses the sides of her neck.

"I am." Meredith giggles, bringing her hands up to twist in his hair. "I got mine, now I just need to put it in four year old speak. Because the adult version is messy and confusing."

"I agree." Derek laughs as he keeps holding Meredith. "Does that mean I can use when I thought I lost you to Finn?"

"You never lost me to him either, Derek." Meredith says sincerely, raking her fingers in his hair and kissing his throat.

"I didn't?" Derek says with uncertainty.

"Never, Derek. You have always been mine and I've always been yours." Meredith strokes his hair back, soothing him as he gives a huge smile.

"Oh, Mer!" He beams as she kisses him. "I love you."

"I love you, too!" Meredith murmurs. They kiss for a while before pulling away. "Now, we just have to figure out how to say these." She giggles.

"We have a little bit of time." Derek laughs as well.

"Oh, Derek, how about the plane crash?"

"Hmm, as long as we don't mention the plane crash part, I don't want Bails to be afraid of planes." Derek says as he starts putting food into serving dishes.

"Me neither, let's play it by ear." Meredith giggles. "I'll get the kids." She places the salad on the table and goes to get Zola, Bailey and Lexie.

"Yay! Chicken and pasta!" Zola smiles as she sits in her seat. Once everyone has food, Derek and Meredith nod silently to each other.

"You know, I was looking at old pictures today." Derek starts. "From when mama and I were dating."

"That musta been long time ago, daddy!" Zola giggled.

"Oh, it wasn't that long, Zo." Derek laughs. "Well anyway, I was looking at a picture where mama and I looked so, extra happy."

"Why did ya look so happy?" Bailey whispered. Meredith nudges Derek to keep going.

"Well, because it was when mama and I made up and became boyfriend and girlfriend." He purposely leaves out the word again . "That's what you are before husband and wife."

"Nice, Der. Two conversations in one." Meredith giggles as she leans into him.

He smirks at Meredith before thinking of what to say next. "It was also because we finally were able to not be scared anymore." They both notice Bailey squirming in his seat.

"What were you scared of, daddy?" Zola asks.

"Well, I was scared of loosing mama again for one. So scared, that even when we were together we both messed things up." Meredith squeezes his hand and gives him a supportive smile. "That led to lots of fights because we didn't tell each other that we were scared."

"Fighting is not aloud!" Bailey says. "Wait, mama was scared too?"

"I was buddy, I was very scared." Meredith agrees. "But, we learned that it's important to talk when we are scared of something. It helps." Meredith smiles at him.

"Oh." Bailey thinks. "Now you talks when you're scared?"

"Absolutely." Meredith says. "I got scared a lot back then. It started when I was scared of loosing daddy." Bailey is watching curiously so Meredith continues. "Two times I was scared that I was going to loose daddy to some…uh, not the greatest people." She attempts as Derek nods at her proudly.

"Why did you think you were gonna loose mama?" Zola asks as she listens.

"Hmm, just like mama was scared of loosing me to not the greatest people, I was scared of loosing mama the same way." Derek explains, leaving out the fact that he was scared of loosing her to death countless times. He knows that fear is never going away. They figured silently that their kids didn't need to hear the complete drama, just one tiny piece of the story.

"I'm glad you're not scared no more." Zola smiles. "I don't like being scared."

"It's not fun, is it, Zo?" Meredith asks. Zola's eyes go wide as she shakes her head hard making Meredith giggle. "What makes you scared?"

"Monsters under my bed and getting hurt. Snakes! Oh, no more candy!" She shudders.

"Oh wow, those are scary." Derek laughs. "But, you know there's always someone to help you feel less scared?"

"Yep! You, mama, Nana, Auntie Amy, Uncle Owen, Uncle Alex, Auntie Miranda." Zola points to her fingers as she lists people they know.

"What about if they're not there or we're not?" Meredith asks.

"Oh! I know! I know!" Zola chirps. "Police! People in a uniform, grown ups that look like they work wherever I am."

"Good job, ZoZo." Derek praises. "They're there to help people."

"Bailey, what you scared of?" Zola takes control.

"Oh…I… Um…" Bailey shrugs.

"Bails, remember, it's okay to be scared. But you should tell people so they can help." Meredith murmurs.

"I'm scared of being hurted." He whispers.

Meredith and Derek smile at each other. That was one thing at least. "Oh, Bails!" Meredith smiles. "No one likes to get hurt. But, always remember, tell me or daddy or another grownup and you'll be okay. You can also call 911 if it's an emergency."

"Okay, mama." He smiles as she scoops him in for a hug.

"Anything else, bud?" Derek smiles.

"No." Bailey says, taking one last bite of food. Derek and Meredith sigh, they at least got him thinking. Any further discussion is halted when Lexie throws her pasta, hitting Zola on the cheek.

"Ick, I think Lex is done!" Zola giggles.

"I think so, too." Derek laughs as he lifts Lexie into his arms. They all stand up and begin cleaning up and then getting ready for bed.

"Lexie is so close to saying her first word, I can feel it." Meredith sighs as she lays in bed next to Derek after all the kids are asleep.

"It's gonna be dada." Derek smirks, leaning over to kiss her.

"You wish." She banters. "How was Bails?" Meredith asks, having seen him asleep when she went to kiss him goodnight.

Derek sighs. "He seemed deep in thought. Maybe our dinner talk worked."

"I hope so, Der." Meredith cuddles into the warm space in his arms, laying her head on his chest and placing her hand over his heart.

"Me too, Mer." Derek wraps both arms around her as he holds his warm lips on the top of her head. The scent of lavender filling his senses. They hold each other close as they fall asleep, peacefully in their own world. Just the two of them.

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Meredith blinks open her eyes. The early morning sun making opening difficult. She smiles as her gaze finds Derek. The light is hitting his dark, ruffled curls, making them glisten. Her mind remembering how she raked her hands through them last night, pulling them as they had passionate sex. Her body feels a flash of electricity as her eyes wander lower to his naked chest, recalling the feeling of her chest pressed against his. Meredith reaches forward and rubs right in between his hard pecs. Derek's lips form into a smile as he hums. She pulls herself closer to Derek, stopping when a bump impedes her legs from wrapping around Derek's. Meredith looks down and groans. "Oh, Bailey." He had been doing better in the six days since their family talk. Bailey went to daycare more readily and didn't freak out about someone else picking him up after. However, he still seemed to have nightmares and he still clung to Meredith and Derek, wanting to know where they were or where they were going.

"Hey." Comes her husband's deep, sexy voice, laced with desire.

Meredith looks up and smiles. "Hey yourself." She glides her fingers up to rest on his cheek. He brushes her hair back as he gives her their look. Derek leans down to kiss her softly, humming sexily.

"Ready for more?" He smirks.

"Hmm, if there wasn't a baby in the bed."

Derek looks confused as Meredith giggles. She looks down to where Bailey is curled into a ball at their feet. "Oh, buddy." He reaches down to feel his blonde hair.

"What do we do, Der?" Meredith worries. "Every time we try to mention something, he shuts down." She thinks for a moment. "Okay, now I totally know how you felt and I'm so, so sorry." Her hands cup his cheeks as she kisses him.

"Hey, don't worry about that, it's water under the bridge." He smirks as he kisses her nose playfully.

"Derek." She half rolls her eyes. "Maybe, since we're off today, your mom or Amy can watch the girls and we can take Bailey to the ferryboats. That got him talking when he was upset with us having Lexie."

"Mer! That's amazing, I can't believe we didn't think of that before." Derek grabs her cheeks and kisses her deeply.

"Hasn't worked yet, Der." She giggles.

"But it might." He says. Just then they feel Bailey squirm, his feet kick and his head moves back and forth.

"No, no!" He cries in his sleep. "Come back!" Derek and Meredith look at him in shock.

"Bailey!" Derek calls strongly, rubbing his back firmly until he lifts his little head groggily. Derek sighs in relief as he lifts Bailey into his arms. He cradles him close, rocking Bailey as Meredith sits up and kisses his forehead and stroking his hair. Bailey's eyes blink awake as he sniffles.

"Mama? Daddy?" He whispers.

"We're here, baby." Meredith smiles, kissing him again.

" 'Nother bad dream." He whispers, turning into Derek's chest.

"Oh, buddy. We wish you would tell Mama or me what was bothering you. It will help."

"Just think, okay Bails? At lunch today, you, me and daddy are gonna go eat by the ferryboats. They help us find our words." Meredith pulls him to her.

Bailey grasps onto Meredith as she holds him against his chest. He thinks for a few minutes before answering. "Okay, mama." Derek and Meredith sigh in relief at his answer. Both can't help but notice how he is a little bit happier as Derek makes him giggle while just the three snuggle in bed. A short while later, Zola and Lexie wake up and they head to make breakfast. Amy texts Derek back saying that she would love to watch the girls so that they can have special time with Bailey. After breakfast, Zola and Bailey play in the play area while Derek and Meredith play with Lexie.

"Ya ba!" Lexie babbles as she sits up with a toy in her hand. She throws it so it lands a few feet away from her. "Nayaba!" She whines, reaching for the toy.

"Go get it, Lex." Meredith says, rubbing her back. "Look, it's by daddy."

"Come here baby girl!" Derek coos. His hands reach out to help her. Lexie looks at Derek and the toy, her lip in a pout.

"You can do it, Lex! Like this!" Meredith says as she turns to get on her hands and knees. Lexie watches as Meredith crawls to the toy and sits back down next to Derek.

"You looked hot, Mer." Derek whispers, kissing her head and hugging her.

"Der." She rolls her eyes at the cheesiness. He just smirks and hands the toy back to Lexie. "Oh, I know! I'll go get her Ariel and Flounder." Meredith stands as she runs into Lexie's room.

"There you go, Mer!" Derek smiles when she sits back down.

Meredith throws each toy away from Lexie, a little further than needing her to reach and tip over. "Now you go to one, I'll go to the other and we'll see if she will go to either."

"Ok, Mer." He smirks as he gives her a look filled with fire before heading to the stuffed Flounder.

"Oh!" Meredith moans appreciatively when she sees his bottom.

"Yes, Mer?" His eyes sparkle at her flustered words.

"Nothing, Der." Meredith shakes her head. He hums knowing that it wasn't nothing before picking up the toy. Derek smiles as he looks at Lexie's bright green eyes.

"Lex, look! It's Flounder!" He holds the toy to her. Lexie reaches for it with a smile, arms out. She fumbles and falls to the side, catching herself on her hands. Her legs move as she scoots slightly. She looks up to Derek, smiling wide. "So close, Lex!" Derek coos proudly as he hands her her toy and lifts her into a hug. "That's my girl!"

"Good job, Lex!" Meredith coos and smiles as Lexie turns to look at her.

"Lexie, where's Ariel?" Derek asks, keeping his lips against her cheek and looks over at Meredith who is holding her doll.

"Daya!" Lexie babbles. Derek laughs as he sets her down. Lexie leans forward as she whines, she manages to move her bottom a little across the floor but not much closer. She looks up at Meredith's smiling face and whines again, wanting her toy. Derek moves her so that she's on her hands and knees. Lexie looks with interest at her hands and legs as she shakes a bit.

"Good girl, Lexie!" Meredith cheers. Lexie wobbles and falls when she tries to lift her arm. "Oh! It's okay, baby girl!" Meredith picks her up immediately when she cries. She kisses her all over before placing her down to try again. "She's getting close to crawling, Derek!"

"She sure is!" He replies, feeling an immense sense of pride in his baby girl. Derek can't believe she is ready to crawl already, it seems like yesterday she was just a tiny little baby. They continue working with Lexie until they hear the doorbell.

"Wow, noon already?" Meredith says as she stands to get the door.

"Hey, Amy!" Derek says when Meredith opens the door. Amy gives him a weak smile and hello before stepping inside.

"Hi, Auntie Amy!" Zola and Bailey cheer as they run to her.

Amy's smile brightens as she squeezes them in her arms. "There're my monsters!" She smothers them in kisses, making them giggle. "Ah! There's my sweet pea!" She coos, smiling at Lexie.

"Lex, it's Auntie Amy, say hi!" Derek beams as Lexie waves like mad at Amy before she is pulled into her Aunt's arms. "You okay, Amy?" He asks, referring to her weak initial greeting.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm cool." She nods as Derek hesitates before walking away. "Everyone is set to come in the night before the rehearsal dinner, the 23rd." She grins wildly at Derek. "They're all staying at The Seattle Grand Hotel."

"That's wonderful! You excited?" Derek asks.

Amy takes a deep breath. "I am. I am." She smiles.

"Good!" Derek turns to Bailey and Meredith. "Okay, Bails, you ready to go?" He coos at Bailey.

"I'm ready!" He cheers. Meredith giggles while helping get his shoes on before they head out the door. They first head to their favorite sandwich shop where Derek runs inside and also grabs some of Bailey's favorite cookies. Then, they drive up to their spot where they can watch the ferryboats. It's a warm summer day, clear blue sky and dark green grass. It's cool and breezy where they find a bench. Bailey squeezes between them and takes his turkey sub and chocolate milk.

"Any more word on the Cristina situation, Mer?" Derek asks as he eats his chicken sandwich.

Meredith shrugs. "I got a text from her ignoring my other ones just asking me about a procedure. Alex hasn't heard anything, but Iz got a text from her asking how her doctor's appointment went." Meredith looks up at him.

"Oh Mer." Derek looks at her sympathetically. He reaches over and brushes hair behind her ear.

"I hope if something is wrong, that she says something."

"Me too." Derek sighs. He looks down to see Bailey staring out into the water, watching the boats. Bailey is definitely his son, he has the same look on his face when he's contemplating something, getting calm. This is one of those times he's sure that Bailey will become a doctor. Just in the way he thinks.

"Mama?" Bailey whispers. Meredith meets his eyes and gives him a warm smile.

"Yes, buddy?" She whispers. Just as Derek sees himself in Bailey right now, she sees the worry and uncertainty that she has shown. "You can tell us something if you need. We're here to listen."

Bailey sighs, he inhales and closes his eyes. He leans into Meredith's chest and smiles as she holds him close. "Being lost was scary." He murmurs, his little voice shaking. "So, so, so scary. It was loud and I couldn't see anything." He sniffles as his tears roll down.

"At Disney?" Meredith clarifies.

"Yeah." He murmurs. "It was dark. I keep remembering it in my sleep, then…" Bailey trembles, turning into Meredith's arms. Meredith looks up with fear at Derek. She lifts him into her lap and hugs him.

"Oh, Bailey." Meredith kisses his head as Derek scoots close, rubbing Bailey's back and kissing him. Derek wraps Meredith in his other arm, squeezing her close, letting his hand travel up and down her side. Meredith's head falls into the crook of his neck. "It's okay, I know it was scary, but it's all over."

"We were scared too, Bails. So very scared." Derek says as Bailey clutches to Meredith. "We don't want that to every happen again." He tries to put Bailey's thoughts into words.

"I don't either, daddy." Bailey shudders.

"But you know what? We are so proud with how you stayed in one spot and let someone help you." Meredith says with strength.

"Yes, you did great. Now, you know if that family hadn't seen you, you would have just needed to ask the people that worked there right?" Bailey nods with a smile. "That's my smart boy." Derek strokes his cheek. Knowing that his son may very well think this because, well, he himself has a history of blaming himself, he looks at Bailey intently. "This was no ones fault, bud."

Bailey stares at him for a while. "It wasn't?" He rubs his tear filled eyes.

"Not at all Derek Bailey." Meredith says, using his full name to push emphasis.

Bailey nods in understanding. "Can I tell something?" He looks at the ground listening as his parents insist that he can. In my dream… In my dream, you don't…"

"We don't what, Bails?" Meredith encourages.

Bailey looks at the ferryboats to think. Finally, he looks at Meredith and then Derek who has them both wrapped in his arms tighter. "You don't come back." Right there, Meredith and Derek feel their hearts plummet out of their bodies, crashing into a million pieces.

"Derek." Meredith stares at him wide eyed. She does not know how to respond to that.

"Bailey, look at me." Derek lifts his chin. "If you or Zola or Lexie are ever lost, we will always come back. Hopefully sooner rather than later. But, we will always come back. Do you understand?" Meredith feels comforted herself as it reminds her of him telling her that he will always show up. She gives Derek a smile of awe and gratitude as he looks at her.

"Yes." He whispers.

"He's right, Bails. We will always show up, no matter what." Meredith recites as Derek grabs her hand and squeezes in recollection.

"Good." Bailey murmurs.

"We love you, Bails. You feel better?" Meredith asks.

"Yeah, we need our Disney boy back." Derek tickles him.

"All better, daddy! Can we go to Disney again?! Bailey doesn't tense at the mention, instead he leaps up in Meredith's lap and bounces.

"Of course, we have to go back. Now, you ready for cookies?!" Derek pulls him to hold him up in the air as he laughs harder than he has in a couple weeks. Meredith and Derek laugh as well at Bailey already coming back to normal. They spend some time eating cookies before they head back home. Bailey sitting on one leg of each parent, Derek holding Meredith and Bailey close up against him.

"Oh, he's asleep." Meredith whispers as they pull up to the house.

"He must be exhausted." Derek says looking back.

"Der, we need to take Zola out also, just the three of us again." Meredith looks at him. "I don't want her to feel left out."

"Definitely. Next week sometime." Derek smiles as he leans down and kisses her deeply. "She's not going to feel left out."

"Perfect." Meredith hums, tracing his chest with her fingers. "I'll get him inside, I want to sit with him for a few minutes."

"Okay, Mer." Derek says. He helps her guide Bailey up, into her arms and out of the car. Derek's hand rests on the small of her back as they walk up to the house. When they open the door, Zola comes rushing up to them.

"Mama! Daddy!" She squeals jumping into Derek's arms.

"There's my princess!" He coos. "Here, give mama a kiss, she's going to sit with Bails. She missed you too."

Zola leans over to Meredith. "Missed you, mama and daddy." She kisses Meredith's cheek.

"Us too, Zo. We're gonna have a special date time next week, okay?"

"Uh huh! As long as Bails feels better." Zola cuddles into Derek's chest.

"He is, sweetheart." Meredith grins proudly. She heads off and takes Bailey to his room. Derek goofs around with Zola, spinning her in circles making her dizzy. He looks at Amy who is staring out the patio doors. "Hey, Zo? I'm gonna talk to Auntie Amy. Where's Lexie?"

"Kay, daddy. She's sleeping." Zola says as Derek nods.

"Amy? Derek asks as he walks over to his sister.

"Oh, hey. Sorry, you guys looked like you were having a minute."

"It's okay, you seem like something is bothering you?" Derek holds her shoulder.

"Uh, well, it's not really bothering me… Just wondering things." She whispers. "Can I ask you something?"

"Of course." Derek looks at her sympathetically as he leads her to the couch. He sits with her as she plays with her wrists nervously. She takes a few deep breaths in and out.

"I love Owen." Amy smiles, her face lighting up.

"I know." Derek says calmly.

"But. How do I know what happened in his other marriages won't happen to us?"

"Oh, Amy. First, don't compare yourself to Cristina Yang. Don't compare yourself to his fiancée either, but definitely don't compare yourself to Yang!" Amy half snorts half sniffles at Derek's words as he pulls her into his arms. He thinks of what to say as his eyes catch the picture of him and Meredith on the fireplace. Both are tight in each other's arms, smiling wide and eyes sparkle. "Does he make your heart soar and face light up when someone just mentions his name?" He starts, his own heart leaping with joy and his own face lighting like a Christmas tree as he thinks of Meredith. "That's how it is with Mer. Mark used to tease me all the time about how I smile just by someone saying her name."

"Definitely. I was in surgery the other day and someone said page the Chief and the scrub nurse had to call my name five times because apparently I was smiling so hard and not moving." Amy laughs a little.

"Hmm, they have called me out for that thousands of times over the years. I know they've done the same to Meredith." Again, Derek's face shines bright and his heart flies around in his chest.

"What else told you Meredith was the one?"

"Well, that's easy. She completes me, I need her. She's the one that gets me through easy and hard times. She is the only one that can make me not only really make me laugh, but keep going everyday. I need to be with her. Nothing else matters other than when I can see her, hold her again. If I'm not with her or the kids I feel like a piece of me is missing. "She gets me to move forward and gives me strength. I'm drawn to her. She's the love of my life."

"I feel the same way, Derek." Meredith says as she couldn't help but eavesdrop.

"Hey!" Derek beams, his smile wide and eyes glistening. He turns and opens his arms to her. Meredith comes and sits next to them, her eyes twinkling. Derek wastes no time and pulls her into his lap and she immediately snuggles into his chest.

"He's the only one that I want to tell my every thought too, every fear." Meredith adds as Derek agrees "Sorry, for interrupting."

"It's okay, Mer." Amy smiles. "I feel that too, about Owen. I've never felt this way until I met him." She gets lost in thought and looks away.

Derek leans into Meredith's ear to whisper, "like I was drowning and you saved me." He smiles as he feels her giggle against him. "I still feel that every single second of everyday." Derek nuzzles her cheek, not caring that Amy was right there. "I love you." He kisses her cheek.

"I love you, too." Meredith kisses him back, her tongue pushing softly into his warm mouth.

"Guys?" Amy calls. "Yeah, hang in a couple more days and you'll have your date night."

"I'm not sorry, Amy." Derek smirks.

"Hmm, I'm not sorry either." Meredith giggles.

"At least I'm feeling better." Amy shrugs. "Thanks guys."

"Good. Oh, and Amy?" Derek cradles Meredith as he looks at his sister. "You want what Owen wants and he loves you more than anything. You guys will be great." He reassures her.

"Thanks, Der." Amy smiles. "Well, speaking of Owen, he's almost off so I'm going to go meet him." Derek and Meredith nod and say goodbye before turning back to each other, cuddling close and sharing longing kisses. They smirk as they stare in each other's twinkling eyes. Eventually, Zola comes and pulls them to play with her. They eagerly play until a much better feeling Bailey joins them and Lexie wakes. Derek and Meredith both feeling better that their boy was happier again.

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"Come on, Lex! You can do it!" Meredith lays on the living room carpet holding Lexie's Ariel trying to get her to crawl.

"Crawl, Lex! Do it before daddy gets home!" Zola giggles.

"Are you trying to tease daddy, too, Zo?" Meredith smirks.

"I dunno, I just think it will be funny." Zola shrugs.

"Hey!" Derek says, opening the door. He has groceries in his hands that he hurries to put on the ground in order to sweep Meredith into his arms as she stands and walks towards him.

"Hey there!" She pulls herself close against his chest and kisses his neck. "Two hours."

"Mm hmm, two hours til wine, steak, carbs in a basket and you all to myself for a few hours." Derek smirks, brushing her hair back. "What have you guys been doing?"

"Trying to get Lexie to crawl." Bailey says as he crawls around Lexie. Derek lights up again when he sees Bailey's "Strong like my daddy" shirt that he insisted on wearing today.

"Trying to before we go out tonight and she does it while we're gone." Meredith murmurs as her cheek presses against his chest.

"Oh yeah? She wouldn't do that."

"You don't know that, Der." Meredith grumbles as Derek kisses her head to placate her.

"Have you been helping, ZoZo? Bails?" Derek asks.

"Yeah!" They shout as they jump up and run into Derek's arms. Meredith notices Lexie sit up and immediately look at where her brother and sister went. As usual, when Lexie sees Derek, her eyes light up and she gets a huge smile on her face.

"Ahkakaki!" She squeals, holding up her arms.

"Hi, Lex!" Derek waves. Lexie scoots on her bottom a bit, trying to get to Derek. He immediately looks at Meredith whose mouth is open in shock.

"Eeh laki!" Lexie whines, reaching for Derek until she falls, her hands dropping on the floor. One knee is on the ground, the other is spread off to the side. Lexie looks down and explores her new position.

"C-co-come here, Lex!" Derek nods at her, he turns and squats down. His smile is wide as he looks up at Meredith and then back to Lexie. "You can do it, angel!" Meredith's hand is clasped over her mouth in shock.

"Diyabab", comes Lexie's babble as she lifts her hand and places it a little farther. Her other one goes so that her body is now almost in a low plank position. Zola and Bailey giggle with excitement as they watch.

"Mer, get the camera, get the camera!" Derek whispers, rushed. Meredith gasps as she grabs her phone off the table and turns on the video. "You can do it, Lex! Crawl to daddy." He feels the excitement burst in his chest as Lexie's green eyes stare at him. She looks down and wiggles to figure out how to move her hips.

"Move you legs, Lexie." Meredith cheers. Lexie tries moving her hands again, but slips. She surprises all by scooting her way up back onto her hands. Her right leg scoots forward and she looks down and then back up.

"Come to daddy, Lexie!" Derek coos, his arms stretched out wide. Lexie looks back at him and smiles wide. Meredith can see the dimples by her eyes and in her cheeks that are identical to Derek. Lexie wiggles as she moves her left leg and then her right again until she is moving closer to Derek.

"Lexie!" Zola cheers, jumping up and down.

"Oh my gosh! She's crawling, Derek!" Meredith squeals as she records.

"That's my girl!" Derek says as he blinks away tears. "Good girl, Lex!"

"You're doing it, Lex!" Meredith praises. Lexie moves forward a few inches more and stops an inch away from Derek's feet. She looks up at him with a proud smile and giggles. "You did it, Lex! Good girl!" Meredith cheers.

"Yay! Lexie crawled, she crawled!" Zola and Bailey scream as they hug each other and bounce.

Derek shakes his head in shock and laughs as he scoops Lexie into his arms and stands. Lexie places her hands on his shoulders and cuddles into his neck as he hugs her tight. "Oh, Lexie! Good girl!" Derek coos as he holds his lips on her cheek. He holds her head close to him as he keeps kissing her and rocking her. Meredith videos the moment between the two, her eyes welling at the knowledge of how much this means to Derek.

"Oh, Derek." Meredith exclaims as she shuts the video off and gets closer. Derek smiles proudly as he pulls Meredith in for a hug as well. Now Meredith kisses Lexie over and over before wrapping her arms around both Derek and Lexie. "I'm so proud of you, Lex!" She brushes the baby's hair. "You wanted to see daddy, didn't you?" Meredith giggles, making Derek's heart soar more.

"Bibibi ya biba!" Lexie babbles as she turns to Derek and pats his cheek.

"I missed you too, Lex." Derek smiles as he hugs both Meredith and Lexie. Zola and Bailey wrap themselves around their parents, forming a group hug.

"She did amazing!" Meredith cooed. "She crawled to you, Derek!"

"Yes, she sure did!" He says in disbelief.

"Lexie did great!" Bailey chimes. Derek smiles and nods as Meredith smiles up at him in awe. After a few minutes of cuddling, Lexie squirms, reaching down.

"Uh oh, she's discovered ambulation and now can't get enough." Meredith giggles while Derek puts her down.

"Crawl to me, Lexie!" Zola calls as she and Bailey kneel down.

Derek holds Meredith to him as they watch the kids get Lexie to crawl. Meredith has her arms around Derek's waist and her head on his chest before turning her chin so she can look up at her husband. She can see the happiness pouring off of his face as he watches the kids. Unable to resist, Meredith leans up and kisses him. "You're amazing, Der. Lexie is a total daddy's girl." She giggles.

"She crawled to me, Mer. I…I can't… It makes me so happy."

"I know, Der." Meredith murmurs as she runs her fingers through his hair, staring into his eyes.

"Yay, Lexie! Now crawl to ZoZo!" They hear Bailey call.

"She's loving practicing her skill." Meredith giggles as they stay connected while turning to watch the kids. Fire and electricity shoot through her as she feels Derek hum in agreement, the sound vibrating her cheek. They spend the next two hours taking pictures and getting Lexie to crawl. They all sat in a circle with Lexie's toys getting her to come to them. Derek and Meredith alternate between getting ready for their date after an alarm rings signaling to them that Carolyn would be here shortly.

"We're gonna show Nana how Lexie crawls, daddy!" Bailey exclaims as they wait for Meredith to get ready.

"You better do it before Lexie does then." Derek smirks as he fixes his hair in the mirror. Zola and Bailey look at each other and gasp.

"Bails, you wait by the window to watch for Nana. I'll keep an eye on Lexie." Zola insists. Bailey nods as he hurries over to the window seat and pushes the curtain away.

"Don't let her crawl til I tell Nana!" Bailey says. Derek holds back a smirk as he slips on his shoes.

"Derek." Comes Meredith's husky voice. Derek feels goosebumps form on his skin as he turns and gasps. Meredith is dressed in an emerald green cut out dress, with pieces of her hips exposed. The silky, stretchy material formed into a high neck with the strap tying around her neck. The dress ended in the middle of her thighs, making Derek eager to travel his hands up her thigh to get the rest of her warm skin exposed.

"Oh, Mer!" Derek hums as he walks over, his eyes twinkling. He immediately places his hands on her hips and pulls her hips against his. His lips get close, teasing as he murmurs, "you look beyond beautiful. Like a goddess."

Meredith giggles as his lips massage her's and his hands move lower to rub her thighs. "Hmm, you look hot too, Dr. Shepherd." She rakes her fingernails against his navy blue button down. Her hips press against his dark jeans where she can feel his cock beginning to harden.

"Mer." He moans as he kisses her. Her hands run up and into his hair. "Oh, I can't wait til after dinner." They cuddle together in the kitchen, sharing touches and kisses until they hear Bailey squeal that Carolyn was there.

"Nana, guess what? Guess what?" Bailey screams the second Carolyn steps inside.

"What's that, Bailey?" She laughs, rubbing his golden locks.

"Lexie's crawlin'!" He says with a smile, his arms up high.

"She what?!" Carolyn gasps.

"Look, Nana!" Zola says as she lets Lexie out of her lap. "Lexie, look, it's Nana!" She taps Lexie and points. Lexie looks up at Carolyn, smiling. Derek and Meredith watch as Carolyn stares at them and then gasps as Lexie begins moving towards her.

"Oh, my sweet Lexie!" Carolyn claps as Lexie garbles while crawling. She scoops her into her arms and hugs Lexie close. Lexie laughs as Carolyn kisses her all over. "Good girl, Lex! When did you start crawling?!"

"A couple of hours ago. The kids have been having her move all over the place." Meredith giggles, her arms around Derek.

"I bet! Reminds me of your sisters when you started crawling, Derek."

"Hmm, how long did it take me to figure out how to crawl away from them?" Derek smirks.

"Oh hush, Derek." Carolyn admonishes, hugging Lexie close. "Now, you two best be going. I need some cuddles."

"Okay." Meredith giggles as they walk to Carolyn to say goodbye to Lexie. Lexie smiles and waves when they say goodbye. Bailey doesn't cling onto Meredith or Derek this time when they try to leave. After giving Zola one last hug, Derek eagerly pulls Meredith out the door.

"Alone at last!" He smirks, lifting her and twirling her. Meredith's giggles can be heard all around as he kisses her, his eyes sparkle.

"Hmm, dinner first. Dessert later." She laughs as his lips trail down her neck. Derek grumbles playfully as he leads her into the car. They banter easily as Derek drives them to a restaurant not far from their house. It's right along the bank, overlooking the ferries.

"I picked this because it's close to the trailer. Because I cannot wait to ravish you. To show you how gorgeous you are." He coos as he holds her in his arms after they get out of the car. Derek rests his hands on her waist as he looks deep into her eyes. He cannot get over how beautiful she looks. The way her eyes sparkle right now, how her hair frames her delicate face. Unable to resist, he places gentle kisses all over her soft cheeks.

"Hmm, I can't wait either, Derek." Meredith smiles as her fingers pull at his curls and massage his chest. They stay in their bubble before reluctantly pulling away to walk inside. Their hands stay interlocked as they walk up the stairs.

"Reservations for Shepherd." Derek tells the host once inside. They are led through the dressy casual restaurant up a small flight of stairs.

"Derek!" Meredith musters in shock as she sees a private rooftop dining set up just for them. Derek beams at her as she looks around. There are twinkling yellow and blue lights shaped like butterflies all around above their heads. A silver metal table set for two sits in the middle. Purple, blue and red flowers are in pots all over. They can hear soft instrumental music playing.

"We can see the ferries as the sun goes down." He holds her chair out to help her sit.

"Oh, Derek!" She grabs his hand. "I love it!" The waiter comes by and brings a bread basket and some wine.

"I got your favorite wine, Mer." Derek smiles as he watches her every movement.

"Thank you. Are you planning on getting me drunk, Dr. Shepherd? She giggles, rubbing her fingers against his knuckles as their hands interlock.

"Oh no, Dr. Grey, I want you very sober when I make love to you tonight." He musters sexily as soon as he recovers from her giggle taking his breath away. Their eyes connect as Derek shivers at the way Meredith runs her foot up his pant leg. He pulls his chair close to her and wraps her in his arms. They look out across Elliot Bay to see all the Ferryboats drift as the sky turns deep pink and red.

"This is gorgeous." Meredith murmurs as she takes a bite of her bread. Derek smiles as he kisses the top of her head and rubs her stomach from behind. He holds her until the waiter comes to take their order, but pulls her right back once he leaves.

"Any word from Cristina or Izzie?"

"Hmm, Izzie said she hasn't heard from her. Cristina hasn't returned any texts that didn't involve a procedure."

"Odd."

"Derek?"

"Yeah?" He whispers.

"What could be wrong? I mean she was asking questions about things that happened in the past. Izzie's cancer, Teddy."

"Could be anything, Mer."

"Well, I hope she says something. We may not be close anymore."

"But you still care." Derek finishes with a smile, knowing his wife.

"Yeah." Meredith nods. "Alex feels the same way."

"I bet. Did you tell him Izzie called?"

"I did. He just asked if she's happy. I told him I think so and that we're going to get together."

"Wow! What did he say?"

"He said "whatever". Meredith giggles.

"What does that mean?"

"In Alex speak I think it means he's happy. He doesn't worry about it anymore."

"He seems pretty into Wilson." Derek laughs.

"Yeah, there's nothing to worry about there. Izzie's is in his past."

"I never really got their relationship."

"Hmm, it started out getting better right before Izzie got cancer. It was a wreck during intern year with the whole Denny thing."

"Hmm, I only remember one thing during the whole Denny thing." Derek pulls her back to smirk at her.

"Oh yeah?" She laughs as he nods. "Would that be dirty, porny exam room sex?"

"Oh yes." Derek bends down to kiss her. Meredith reaches up to cup his cheeks as they moan into each other. They are interrupted by their waiter clearing his throat. Both of them blush as two plates of steak, potatoes and vegetables are placed in front of them. "Cheers, Mer." Derek says as he clinks their glasses of red together.

"Cheers." She smiles taking a sip. Their banter and stolen glances of love continue as they eat and watch as the daylight fade. Once their meals are cleared, they share a cookies and cream cheesecake before standing by the ledge. The day hadn't quite turned to night, so Meredith insisted on watching the boats until it was dark. Derek happily obliged and pulled her against his chest from behind, his arms around her waist, hands on her stomach. Meredith shivers as he kisses down her neck and cups her breast every couple of minutes. Finally, the sun is set and Meredith turns in his arms. "Let's go, Derek." Her mouth is formed into a wicked grin as she pulls him down the stairs. "That was incredible, Der!" She murmurs as her fingers go into his curls and his hand rubs her back as they kiss while waiting for the car.

"The night isn't over yet, Meredith." He looks at her with deep desire as they buckle themselves in a moment later. Derek hurries as he begins driving to the trailer.

"Derek." Meredith murmurs as their eyes connect as they sit in the parked car once they arrive at the trailer.

"Meredith." He croons as a magnetic force seems to pull both of them towards each other. He feels very grateful that he remembered to stop before he went to the grocery store earlier to open the trailer.

"Der!" Meredith whispers urgently again as their lips touch. As soon as they do, it's like a fire erupts. "I need you!" She cups his cheeks and kisses him eagerly.

"I need you, too!" He kisses her hotly back, his hands roaming all over her body.

"Inside." She says between frantic kisses.

"Yeah, inside." He says as he shuts off the car. They open the doors and rush out of the car. As soon as they meet in front of the car, their hands are on each other again. Meredith gasps in shock as Derek sweeps her into his arms, surprising her. He kisses her as he stumbles towards the door. Stepping up the steps carefully, he fiddles with the handle. Once it's open, he lets it slam shut as he carries her to the bed. Laying her amongst the blankets, he roams his eyes everywhere as he looks at her with lust. His heart bursts with love as he smiles down at her. Meredith mirrors him, her hands stroking his stubbly cheeks and pushing his curls back.

"No one can interrupt us here, Der." Meredith coos. They had to be creative these last few weeks with Bailey coming in at night and Zola having a couple of nights where she wanted to be extra close to them.

"Hmm, we can be loud." Derek leans down to kiss her.

"Yes!" Meredith moans. "Clothes, Der."

"Hmm, you look gorgeous, but this dress needs to go now." Derek murmurs as he runs his hand up her thigh, pushing the skirt of her dress up and over her head. Tossing it to the side, he grins at the black strapless bra and lacey, thin black panties. Meredith giggles as he removes them quick and begins licking and sucking down her chest.

"Derek!" She screams, arching her back into him as her fingers twist in his hair. He takes her hard nipple into his mouth and massages the other with his hand. "Oh!" She moans in bliss. Her hands manage to travel down his shirt, unbuttoning his shirt. They mange to get it off so that Meredith can move her hands to his pants. Derek smirks as he rubs his now exposed throbbing penis against her folds.

"Oh, Mer!" He murmurs as he kisses her hard. His fingers pull her hair back kissing her face all over as he grinds against her. "Hmm." He moans as he moves lower, Meredith clutching around his neck as his hot tongue trails lower, stopping to kiss her stomach. He looks up at her, her eyes closed in bliss, head back and panting heavily. Derek smirks as he places two fingers inside her clit.

"Oh!" She gasps as Derek laughs. He begins pumping, making her grip on him tighten. "Yes, Derek! Oh yes, Der!" She chants.

"Louder, Mer." He coos as he pumps his fingers faster.

"DEREK!" She screams as the increase in speed makes her orgasm build quicker.

"Not yet, Mer." He coos as he starts to remove his fingers.

"Don't even think about it!" She gasps, tightening her folds around his fingers.

"You like that, huh?" He coos as she gasps for breath. "I want to taste you when you come." He looks up at her with dark eyes.

Meredith smirks as she guides his head down. Derek starts teasing her by kissing her thighs. Her orgasm is sitting right on the edge. She wiggles with anticipation as he avoids her clit. He picks up her legs and throws them over his shoulders. "Der." She murmurs as she lifts her hips.

"Mer." He coos as he rubs her hot, sweaty skin. Their gazes lock as he drifts his hands to cup her ass and bring her hips closer to him. He bends lower, slowly sticking his tongue into her clit. "You taste amazing!" His tongue pumps in and out, taking all that he can as Meredith does everything not to come. His movements feel amazing and she doesn't want him to stop.

"YES! OHH!" She screams as her fingers dig into his back and run up at down.

"Hmm, that's it, Mer! I love making you scream." He rubs her lower back. Derek beams and shudders with glee as he feels her come into him. "You're so sexy, Mer. That's it, keep coming." He encourages in between sucking at her clit. As she begins to come down, Derek quickly gets an idea. His hands travel up to her breasts and he begins massaging them quickly, his fingers playing with her nipples. He knows this always turns her on more. As he massages, his mouth continues to suck on her clit. Meredith tightens her legs around his shoulders as he begins to suck at the same time and another orgasm comes crashing over her.

"Derek!" She chants as he sucks her, the waves of her multiple orgasms crashing over her. Derek hums with satisfaction as he travels up to kiss her.

"I love you, Mer." He coos, cupping her cheeks and kissing again.

"Oh, love you too." She pants as he places her hands over their heads. They kiss passionately as Derek slips inside of her. Meredith's body arching further into him as his hard penis fills her.

"Mer." He moans with reverence as he feels her expand.

"Hmm, you feel amazing. So huge." She giggles as he shifts inside her. He smirks as he kisses her. Derek begins thrusting when Meredith squeezes his hips with her legs. Loud gasps fill the air from Meredith and hums of pleasure from Derek as he alternates nipping at her neck, leaving marks and gazing into her eyes. "Faster, Der. Faster!" Meredith moans as her head goes back.

"Oh, Meredith!" He moans as he moves. Meredith smirks as she feels his orgasm build, his cock twitching inside of her.

"Hmm, you're close, Der." She leans up to kiss him. He smirks as he pauses his movements to suck her nipples again. Meredith takes this opportunity to flip them. She smirks as he looks at her in shock. Her hands move up and down his chest. He follows her movements with a sultry smirk.

"Oh, Mer!" He coos as she begins moving above him. His hands hold her hips as she moves her hands from his hair to her breasts, massaging them for Derek. This makes his thrusts go quicker while she moans in bliss. Derek kisses her as he cradles her head to lay her back down. She moans as she feels the tip of his cock reach her cervix.

"Derek!" She whispers as his hands travel all over her sexy body.

"Mer." He coos as he brushes away some hair.

"Der, don't stop!" She moans as his movements slow. He grins as he braces himself above her and buries his nose in her neck. As he thrusts, Meredith grips onto him. She feels him twitch inside of her and beams as she hears him roar in bliss as his orgasm comes spilling out. Giggling, she reaches down and massages his balls, which makes him hard again instantly. Her lips go to his neck and then earlobe as she thrusts up at the same time. He pumps as well and his second orgasms come spilling over him almost immediately, followed by Meredith.

"Meredith! Meredith!" He chants as he struggles to recover from his first orgasm as he immediately crashes into his second. His wife always amazing him.

"There you go, Der. You incredible!" She encourages him as she strokes his chest. He pants into her neck as he collapses onto her. "That was amazing." She coos.

"So amazing." Derek murmurs as they come down from their highs. "I love you, so much!"

"I love you, too, Der!" She kisses him. "I wish we could stay here all night." Meredith moans as Derek holds her sweaty body close, staring at her like she was the most gorgeous thing he had ever seen.

"Hmm, me too. But we did promise the kids we'd be there when they woke and I can't guarantee that will happen if we stay." He laughs with Meredith. Derek watches as Meredith roams her hands from his hair to his face, lower.

"Shower sex before we head back?' She coos as her hand cups his balls and she squeezes his cock that is still inside of her.

"Absolutely!" He smirks, kissing her. After they are able to feel their legs again, they hurry off to the shower. After multiple orgasms in there and allowing Meredith's hair to dry, they head back to the house.

"Derek, what are all these cars doing here?" Meredith asks as they drive up to the house a while later.

"I honestly have no idea, Mer. I don't recognize any of them. Well, except my mom's." Derek looks at her concerned. Quickly, they hurry out of the car and Derek grabs Meredith's hand as they walk up to the door. They can hear loud voices on the other side as Derek places the key in the lock. He discreetly places Meredith behind him as he opens the door. His mouth opens in shock as he opens the door.

"Ugh! Derek! You're finally home!"

"What took you guys so long?!" Comes another voice as Meredith comes out from behind him.

"They were on a well deserved date, they could take as long as they pleased."

Derek and Meredith look at each other in complete shock. "Nancy, Kathleen, Lizzie, what, what are you guys doing here?" He finally manages to ask. They look around their now tiny looking living room to see all of Derek's sisters and husbands minus Amy and their nieces and nephews all sitting around in their pajamas. Derek feels Meredith clutch his hand tight and he squeezes back in comfort.

"Well, it seems as Lizzie was in charge of making and confirming our hotel reservations, but she apparently got distracted making them and didn't finish." Nancy glares at Lizzie.

"I didn't mean to, okay!" Lizzie shouts back. She begins bickering with her sisters once more as Derek stares at Meredith in shock.

"What do we do, Derek?" Meredith murmurs helplessly.