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Chapter Forty Four
Renewing Vows
Meredith was making supper when Derek came home. She heard the kids greet him. Then he wandered into the kitchen. "How was your day?" he asked, putting his arms around her waist and kissed her.
"I was busy. I had two surgeries and a couple of emergencies came in today," Meredith replied.
"Wow, you did have a productive day. That sounds just as busy as mine." He then paused for a moment. "You do know what is coming up in a few weeks right?" he asked.
Meredith nodded. "How could I forget?" It was going to be their fifteenth wedding anniversary. "Why do you ask?"
Derek shrugged. "I was thinking of doing something special in honor of our fifteenth anniversary."
"What did you have in mind?" Meredith asked.
Derek bent over on one knee. "Would you marry me all over again?" he asked.
Meredith smiled. "Absolutely." Derek then got up and they kissed passionately before Meredith noticed that she was burning dinner.
They started to make plans at once. This time, Derek and Meredith knew that they had to include the children. Sam was going to be Meredith's maid-of-honor. Noah was going to be Derek's best man. Jake was going to the ring-bearer. Mackenzie was going to be the bridesmaid and little Abby was going to be the flower girl.
Unlike their first wedding, this wedding was going to be small. Most of Derek's family couldn't make it. Meredith considered her friends to be her family. They were all coming, of course. Christina and Izzie didn't mind that they weren't in the wedding. They just wanted to come.
On that morning, it was rush. The two younger girls had a hard time getting up that morning. So that caused everyone else run late. Meredith took a deep breath. She hoped that everything would go on schedule soon.
Meredith then concentrated on getting dressed. She knew that she couldn't get in her former wedding dress. Too many years had passed. So she had to get another wedding dress. There was a little more to the dress than the simple dress she had picked out before.
"Can we come in?" asked a voice. Meredith called that they could come in. Sam came in holding Abby. Mackenzie was with them. "Mom, you look beautiful."
"Thanks," Meredith replied.
"We're ready to go," Sam said.
Luckily, everyone got out the door on time. Meredith had a feeling that it was Sam. She was the one who helped the girls change their clothes faster. When they arrived at the church, the younger girls were running wild. Sam watched them until it was time to get in position.
Luckily, they had a rehearsal the night before. Meredith knew that was the only way to have the younger ones see what they were doing. They haven't been to many weddings. So they really didn't know what to do at first.
Meredith watched as Mackenzie walked down the aisle first. Then it was Abby and Jake. Once they were done, it was Sam's turn. She turned back to her mom and smiled before she headed down the aisle.
Once she was at the front, it was Meredith's turn. Meredith smiled as the music started playing. She walked down the aisle, tall and proud. When she reached Derek, the reverend started. "We're gathered here today to unite these two loves, Derek and Meredith. If there is anyone who feels these two shall not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace." There was silence so the reverend continued. "Derek and Meredith had written their own vows. Meredith, you can go first."
"Derek, I fell in love the moment I met you. I didn't know if we would be together at first. Now that we are standing here, I know this is real. I love you," Meredith said.
"Meredith, I know this has been a challenging road for the both of us. There will be tough times ahead. I know we will get through them together. I love you too," Derek replied.
After the exchanging of the rings, the reverend got to her favorite part. "By the power vested in me, you are now husband and wife. You may kiss your bride," the reverend said.
Derek and Meredith kissed as their guests clapped and cheered. Afterwards, they had a small party back at the house. Meredith was chatting with Christina and George when she noticed that Sam was missing.
Meredith excused herself to go find Sam. She hoped that she wasn't getting into trouble again. She pushed that thought out of her mind instantly. Since Sam came home, she had been back to her old self.
Meredith went upstairs. She then saw that Sam's door was opened up a crack. Meredith knocked as she pushed the door opened. "Hey, what are you doing?" Meredith asked, seeing Sam on her bed. She had something in her lap.
Sam jumped. "I went through the albums and found your wedding album. I was looking through it."
Sam scooted over so Meredith could sit next to her. "There're you with Aunt Lexie. She was watching you that day."
"You and Dad are the perfect couple," said Sam as she saw a picture of Derek and Meredith together in front of the church.
"Thanks," Meredith replied.
That night, Derek and Meredith were in bed when Meredith sighed happily. "That was a great idea to renew our vows."
Derek nodded. "I think the kids really got into it."
"I know Sam did," Meredith replied.
"Don't tell me she's thinking about marriage already," Derek joked.
Meredith giggled as she cuddled up to him. "Happy anniversary."
"Happy anniversary," Derek replied.
