A/N: Hi everyone! I have another chapter for you. I hope everyone is still interested. When I posted chapter 52, the site was being a bit strange, so I don't know if it showed that I updated. I love reading your reviews, they make me so happy and they motivate me more than you know. So thank you for them. I hope you like this chapter. Enjoy! ❤️❤️

Chapter 53:

Derek stares around his living room. Meredith clutching to his hand, she's nervous, he can tell. He knows she's comfortable around his sisters, likes them. However, showing up unannounced at two in the morning even makes him nervous. Nervous and upset to be exact. He closes his eyes and sighs, wiping his face with his free hand. Turning, he smiles at Meredith and responds to her question. "I have no idea what to do." He murmurs as she groans and sinks into his side. "But, I will figure it out somehow." He whispers, wrapping his arm around her shoulders and kissing her head.

"They're getting louder, Derek. Louder and the only kids I don't see are ours. That means, well, hopefully that means that they are sleeping and they don't need to be woken by this noise." Meredith rambles.

"No, they don't." Derek agrees. He takes a deep breath and pulls Meredith close for strength. "Hey!" He shouts over the bickering sisters. "Hey!" He shouts again as Carolyn and the husbands are even in the midst of the arguing. "Guys!" His voice is loud as this gets them to stop. As they stop, they hear a baby crying, the cry of a baby that has been crying for a few minutes. "Damn it, you woke Lexie."

"I'll get her, Der." Meredith smiles and squeezes his arm lovingly. Derek sighs, letting himself calm with her soothing voice. He nods before glaring back at his sisters.

"Oh! I wanna meet Lexie! It's not the same doing FaceTime!" Lizzie squeals.

"Yeah! I wanna meet her too! Can we Uncle Derek?!" Lizzie's 13 year old daughter pipes.

"No, not tonight because it's two in the morning and we don't want her cranky tomorrow." He says with an edge.

"Derek, dear, don't take it out on them. It was a mistake and they had no where else to go, you know Amy only has one bedroom." Warns Carolyn.

"I know. We have space, but we don't exactly have blankets or pillows." Derek musters. "How did you forget to make reservations?"

"Well, I must have been in the middle of doing it but then something pulled me away." Lizzie shrugs.

"You didn't think to go back to it?" Derek asks.

"I guess I thought I did it."

"Oh, Lizzie." Derek sighs tiredly. "You know what, it's over. We'll go tomorrow and get it settled."

"Oh, this is my favorite part." Kathleen adds.

"What?" Derek asks as Meredith comes back and wraps her arms around him. He smiles and kisses her head, inhaling the post sex scent that only he knows on her.

"The hotel is all booked up for the next month." Nancy smirks. "Also, the five or six other hotels we called either only have a a couple of rooms with a double bed or are also booked due to people really liking to have events this time of the year."

"Seriously?!" Derek shouts as Meredith rubs his stomach.

"It's okay, dear. The reception is definitely booked at a nice Dining Hall, so we really don't need a hotel." Carolyn starts to add as Derek snaps back. "Besides, now we have more hands available to get ready for the after rehearsal dinner."

"Ma, we have three showers and 27 people to get ready for a wedding." Derek rolls his eyes.

"Okay, well we will get as many rooms as we can find close enough to the church. Wait until I finish speaking. Doesn't Owen's mother live around here?"

"Yes, but apparently his family is there." Derek mumbles.

"Oh, true. Well, let's not worry about it now. Time for bed everyone." Carolyn smiles.

"Did Lex go down okay?" Derek turns, getting lost in Meredith's gaze.

"Mmhmm. Just needed a cuddle." She hugs him back.

"Good." He smiles, leaning down to kiss her.

"So, Derek, you going to tell us where to sleep?" Kathleen smirks. "Date night is over."

"Hmm, we will get you some blankets, go ahead and find spots on the floor." Derek says. "Mer and I will go sleep in Zola's room and there is a guest room around the corner there." He points out. "Any of you are welcome to use our room. Maybe the kids, because I know you three will fight over it." Derek smirks earning eye rolls from his sisters.

"But make sure someone takes our room. I'd suggest the floors but they are hardwood." Meredith speaks up with a smile.

"Mer, we're the ones that did this last minute, you should stay in the bed." Nancy says.

"Sure, you're nice to her." Derek rolls his eyes.

Nancy shrugs. "We like her." She laughs playfully. Meredith squeezes closer to Derek, touched by Nancy's words.

"Really, it's okay. Bailey is gonna be up in a few hours and he sometimes likes waking up Zola before getting us up." Meredith smiles. "We'll adjust more tomorrow." She walks over to a linen closet and grabs all the blankets she can find. Derek follows behind her grabbing sheets.

"Here you go." Derek smiles. "Hopefully there's enough for everyone. Goodnight." He hugs each of his sisters.

"Goodnight!" Comes the chorus of voices from everyone in the living room.

Derek guides Meredith into his arms as they walk into their room to grab their pajamas before heading to Zola's room. "Sorry all the crazy had to come here, Mer." Derek whispers once they settle on either side of Zola. Zola drifts towards Meredith in her sleep, almost sensing that her mama is close.

"It's okay, Derek. Really. It was a shock at first and I wouldn't have minded a round in our bed. But, they're family." She says sincerely with a smile.

"Oh Mer!" Derek beams so hard that he's pretty sure his lips are reaching farther than ever. "To hear you say that…" He shakes his head in disbelief. "I love you."

"I love you so much, Der." She leans in and kisses him. "You're family is mine as well and I love them too."

"I'm on such a contact high right now, I just wanna…" Derek cups her cheeks and kisses her again. "Well, you know we could…" He smirks.

"Where do you suggest we do that, Derek Shepherd?" Meredith giggles. "Your five year old daughter is in between us and your sisters and innocent nieces and nephews are spread throughout the house."

"Hmm, it is our house." Derek smirks, earning a slap from Meredith. "Outside then?"

Meredith laughs. "Maybe tomorrow." Her eyes sparkle as she runs her fingers in his hair.

"Oh!" He smiles kissing her once more. "We should probably sleep anyway." Derek says as Meredith yawns. She nods as she reaches over Zola to wrap her arm around Derek's waist.

"Night, Der."

"Night, Meredith." He pulls both Zola and Meredith close, kissing both their heads before they give in to sleep.

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"Maybe she's hungry?"

"Maybe she's still tired."

"Or maybe you two scared her because you woke her up and you are not her mom or dad." Kathleen smirks with sarcasm as Nancy and Lizzie bounce a screaming Lexie.

"Hey! Dat my sister! Why she crying?" Comes Bailey's sleepy voice, he's rubbing his eyes as he walks into the kitchen. His hair is a disheveled mess.

"Oh, um, good morning, Bailey." Lizzie smiles holding out her arms to him. He looks at her trying to place her. When he remembers Lizzie from last year and numerous Face Time calls, he goes up and hugs her.

"Hi, Auntie Lizzie. Now, how come Lexie's cryin'? He puts his little hands on his waist and glares at them.

"Oh, my! Nance, Lizzie, it's Derek's stubborn, insistent face." Kathleen squeals covering her mouth. "How adorable!"

"It is adorable because it's actually the same face Meredith gives me when she wants an answer." Comes Derek from behind them.

"Daddy!" Bailey smiles as he runs and crashes into Derek.

"Hey, bud." He smiles and scoops him up for kisses and hugs.

"I'm trying to find out why Lex is crying!" Bailey says with exasperation.

"Oh yeah? Any luck?" Derek smiles as Bailey shakes his head. "Well, you are an awesome brother for protecting your sister." He puts him down and walks to where Nancy is holding a still crying, squirming Lexie who heard her daddy's and brother's voices. "Come here, Lex." He coos. Lexie immediately curls into him and lays her messy curls on his shoulder. "There you go, angel. Shh, daddy's got you." He rocks her as Bailey reaches up and rubs her leg. Derek bends down so that Bailey can kiss her cheek and rub Lexie's back. Lexie turns her face into Derek's neck and sucks the fingers of one hand and Derek's shirt with the other. Her sobs die down quick. "So, who's idea was it to wake a sleeping baby?" Derek glares at his sisters.

"Wasn't mine." Kathleen says immediately.

"Kate!" Lizzie and Nancy gasp.

"You do know I didn't really think you woke her. But, now that you've confirmed it, thanks." Derek laughs.

"Ooh! That's not good Auntie Nancy. We only supposed to wake Lexie on special days like birthday's and Disney days!" Bailey looks at her wide eyed. Derek smirks with pride at his son.

"Sorry, Der. It's just that we've waited so long and it's not the same with Face Time." Nancy explains.

"I understand and we've been anxious for you all to meet in person, but have you forgotten that you're not supposed to wake a sleeping baby? It hasn't been that long Liz, Bella is only eight." Derek smiles looking down at Lexie when she reaches up and bops his chin. He finds himself lost in her green eyes.

"Sorry, Derek." They mumble as they watch him get lost in his two youngest.

"Hmm, it's okay. Besides, it's usually either her or Zo that are usually awake first. But, I guess ZoZo is too cozy snuggling with mama." Derek replies.

"Zo with mama?!" Bailey gasps. His mouth drops open.

Derek laughs as he ruffles Bailey's blonde locks. "We slept in Zola's room bud, because all your cousins are here too."

"Oh! I go wake them? Bailey bounces.

"Hmm, how about we make our girls breakfast? Then we can get them up together. Mama had a long night."

Bailey thinks seriously. "Okay, daddy." He hugs Derek before getting an idea. "Daddy, can I introduce Lexie to them?" He adds as he looks at Nancy, Kate and Lizzie with curiosity.

Derek feels his heart swell. "Sure, buddy. I think your sister is calmed." He kisses Lexie and then Bailey. His sisters watch in awe as Derek positions Lexie to face out and helps Bailey cling to his side. Derek slowly stands while holding both kids. Lexie looks up at Derek with peaked interest, her footie pajama covered feet kicking Bailey's identical covered feet.

"Woah, Derek!" Nancy gasps. Derek just smiles as he walks towards his sisters.

"Okay." Bailey says with enthusiasm that radiated miles around. "Auntie Lizzie, Auntie Kate and Auntie Nancy. This is my little sister, Meredith Alexandra Grey-Shepherd. You can call her Lexie or Lex." He giggles before grabbing Lexie's hand. "Lexie, these are our other Aunties, they live in New York with Nana."

"Baydadadi." Lexie claps her hands when she recognizes the name Nana.

"Yeah, you love Nana." Derek coos.

"That is so precious." Kathleen coos, waving at Lexie.

"I can't explain it, it's so different seeing her in person." Nancy says as she waves as well. Lexie watches them warily as she sinks into Derek.

"I know what you mean, I felt the same with Bella and the twins." Derek mentions. "Lex, can you wave?" He smiles down at her and she rewards him with a big smile. She lifts her hand and waves, showing off her now five teeth.

"So gorgeous!" Lizzie squeals. "She's all you Derek." Lizzie says as she tickles Lexie's toes.

"Hmm, except for her eyes and giggle. Those are all Mer." Derek beams hard with pride as Bailey tickles her, almost as if on cue.

"Just like mama!" Bailey says.

"Beautiful!" Kathleen coos. "Can I… Can I hold her?" She looks at Derek hesitantly.

"Sure, Kate. I think she's calmed down now." Derek says as he puts Bailey down. "She just started crawling, so she may be anxious to move soon." He says with pride as he hands her to his oldest sister. Lexie glances at Derek as Kathleen holds her secure. "It's okay, angel, I'm right here. This is your Aunt Kate." He kisses her and rubs her back. Lexie looks up at Kathleen who is smiling at her and relaxes.

"If you show her where Ariel and Flounder are, she will smile and smile!" Bailey explains. "They're in the toy box." He points. "Daddy, we make breakfast now? I'm super hungry! "

"You are? Derek. Says playfully, scooping him up into his arms. "Well let's go make lots and lots of pancakes for everyone, okay?"

"Yay!" Bailey cheers, hugging Derek. He has definitely been himself a lot more and Derek was extremely grateful. "You guys okay with Lex?" Derek looks at his sisters who were enamored by the baby.

"Of course, Derek." Lizzie says, shooing him away. Derek just shakes his head and goes into the kitchen with Bailey where they begin making breakfast. Halfway through the piles of pancakes being made, Carolyn comes out to help in making breakfast.

"Ma, can you keep an eye on things, Bailey and I wanna get Meredith up before cousins and everyone else come out here." Derek asks.

"Sure, dear." Carolyn replies as she flips some sausage.

Derek and Bailey quietly walk into Zola's room. Stopping at the beautiful sight of Zola curled up against Meredith, he smiles. Meredith is holding Zola tight as her head drops lower to lean her cheek on Zola's braids. "Oh, Mer." He coos.

"Mama! Zo!" Bailey says as he gives up waiting for Derek. He runs and jumps on the bed, startling Meredith.

"Bailey." Derek warns, coming close.

"Sorry." He whispers.

"Hey there." Meredith coos, sleep still present in her voice as she gazes up at Derek.

"Hey, yourself." Derek sits on the bed and cups her soft cheek. He bends down and kisses her with a moan of pleasure and longing.

"Been up long?" Meredith asks as she listens to Bailey coax Zola to open her eyes.

"Hmm, long enough to save Lexie from my sisters and make you pancakes."

"Oh, you didn't make them for anyone else?" Meredith giggles.

"I made them for the kids and mom." He smirks.

"Oh, Derek." Meredith rolls her eyes.

"I did, Mer. I just thought…" He gives in to his urge to kiss her before continuing. "I want you to have food before the crowds descend." Derek kisses her. "Then you, me and the kids can hide in here the rest of the day."

"Derek!" Meredith shakes her head as she sits up higher.

"I'm sleepy." Zola whines.

"Come here, princess." Derek coos, pulling her into his arms. "Your aunts and cousins are here. Do you want to play with them?" With that, Zola squeals and wakes up quick.

"Yeah! But, first pancakes!" She wiggles.

"Mama!" Bailey coos as he's finally able to reach Meredith. "I protected Lexie this morning!"

"Oh yeah?!" Meredith tries to not sound alarmed as she stares at Derek.

"Apparently, Liz and Nancy woke her up and Lexie was not happy. She has taken to Kate quite well though. Probably because she's the only one who gave her space." Derek explains.

"Oh!" Meredith groans.

"It's okay, Mer." Derek rubs her shoulders. "It will just be funnier to see their faces when she lights up to see Amy." Meredith giggles in response before turning her attention to Bailey. She kisses him all over, throwing in a few tickles.

"Well, I'm glad she had her guys there to keep her safe. Not that she wasn't safe anyway." Meredith smiles.

"I know, I just like to tease my sisters." Derek smiles, staring into Meredith's eyes. He drifts closer as Meredith leans towards him. Their lips meet and they kiss sensually.

"I love you, Der." Meredith whispers.

"I love you, too." He brushes her hair back to get a better look at her. "Come on guys, let's get pancakes."

"Yay!" Zola claps as Derek stands, helping Meredith. They walk back out to see Lexie crawling around babbling.

"Good morning, baby girl!" Meredith coos and Lexie immediately stops and looks up. Her little face lights up bright when she sees her mom. Meredith bends down and picks up Lexie as she places kisses all over.

"Good morning, Meredith!" Kate smiles as she stands. She walks over and envelopes her in a hug.

"Oh, good morning." Meredith gasps, still getting used to the friendliness of Derek's sisters. She uses her free arm to hug back.

"Thanks for being so understanding about all of this, Mer." Nancy says from her spot on the couch. "Gives us a longer chance to enjoy this beautiful house."

"To also enjoy these beautiful babies, too." Lizzie clasps her hands together as she watches Lexie grab Meredith's hair and begin chewing on it.

"Thanks." Meredith blushes. "Derek designed it all and yes, these are pretty adorable babies." She finished, kissing Lexie.

"You helped, Meredith." Derek smiles as he guides her to the counter and hands her a plate. He helps set up Zola and Bailey with the food while Meredith places Lexie in her seat and gives her some pancakes.

"Oh, our girls are going to be all over feeding this little one when they wake up." Nancy says as she strokes Lexie's cheek while Derek feeds her some mashed peaches.

"Oh yeah!" Derek laughs. "Where are all the kids anyway?"

"Sleeping. We told all the kids to go into your room when we saw the size of it and sent Kyle in with them. Aaron and Dennis went in the other guest room since there is a couch in there." Lizzie explains. "Mom slept on the pull out in the play room."

"Mom!" Derek interjects.

"Save it, Der." Nancy rolls her eyes. "We slept on the couches."

"Hmm, so you did plan to be the first ones up so that you could wake my daughter." Derek smirks as he eats his own breakfast. "You know there is enough food for everyone." He banters.

"We did not plan it." Lizzie insists as she begins grabbing pancakes and fruit. "Besides, have you seen the cheeks on this one? How can you resist?!"

"Oh, it's hard." Meredith giggles. "Especially when all three look at you. We usually just stare at them until they wake up if we are up way before them."

"Which is rare." Derek adds.

"Definitely." Kathleen says as she takes a bite. "Thanks, Derek." She motions to the food.

"Good morning!" Come three of the older kids.

"Hi, mom." Three of Nancy's girls , Samantha, Caroline and Ashley say as they hug her. Kathleen's son, Camden grumbles as he hugs his mom. Zola and Bailey watch with curiosity the newcomers.

"Okay, guys. Since we are all more awake now, why don't you say hi to your Aunt and Uncle." Nancy smiles.

"Hi, Uncle Derek. Hi, Aunt Meredith." Camden says. He looked a lot like Derek Meredith thought as she smiles at the boy. The girls follow suit before noticing Zola and Bailey.

"Oh, they're still so adorable!" Ashley squeals, teenage tiredness forgotten.

"Do you remember us, Zola?" Caroline waves. Zola shrinks into Meredith and looks at her.

"We met them when we went to New York, Zo. These are two of your cousins." Explains Meredith. Zola nods vaguely as Lexie bangs on her seat.

"Oh! Look, it's Lexie!" Ashley squeals again as Hannah and Sarah, Kathleen's daughters come out.

"Awe! Babies!" Sarah claps her hands.

"Can we help take care of them?" Hannah asks.

"Have to give your favorite Uncle a hug first." Derek stands.

"I think his ego has gotten bigger." Nancy rolls her eyes, making Meredith laugh. She watches as Bailey watches Derek hug his nieces and then his other nephews as they come out.

"Daddy! Daddy!" Bailey holds his arms out.

"Hey, bud!" Derek says as he cups his cheek.

"Help me get clean?" Bailey stares up at him with pleading eyes.

"I can get you clean, sweetie." Carolyn coos. Bailey looks at her and then Derek who was now greeting Lizzie's ten year old twins.

"No, I want daddy!" He says stubbornly.

"Bails, don't say it in that tone." Meredith reprimands. "Sorry, Carolyn."

"Nonsense, Meredith I can tell he wants his daddy. I understand."

"Come here, buddy." Derek coos. He meets Meredith's smirking gaze as they both notice Bailey become very clingy to Derek. His big blue eyes wide as he looks at everyone and pats Derek's back. His legs in a vice around his waist. Meredith tries unsuccessfully to stifle a laugh as Derek walks into the bathroom.

"What was that?!" Nancy covers her mouth in shock.

"Oh…it seems as though Bailey has inherited Derek's jealousy." Meredith giggles. "It's adorable really."

"It really is." Kathleen comments as one of the girls take Lexie and Zola to play.

"Did Derek get like that a lot as a kid?" Meredith asks.

"Oh! More than he would ever admit." Nancy starts. She places a cup of coffee that Carolyn handed her in front of Meredith. "Want to hear stories?"

"Do you even have to ask?!" Meredith laughs.

Nancy, Kathleen and Lizzie all beam as they think of jealous Derek stories. "Well, there was this one time…" Nancy begins. "He was in Kindergarten and had a play date with his little friends. Dad had just gotten him these new Hot Wheel cars that were somewhat rare at the time. When dad told him that maybe that would be something fun for him to do with his friends, he immediately crossed his little arms and stated that he was having no one over. He ran and hid his toys under the bed. When the kids came over, Derek told them that everything was his and that if they wanted to play with something that they could play with my dolls." They all laugh in hysterics as Derek comes back in the room.

Meredith's eyes are tearing up as she laughs as Derek carries a still clinging Bailey to her. "Okay, who told a story about me?" He asks.

"Nance just told the story about your first Kindergarten play date." Lizzie giggles.

"Oh!" Derek groans. "I was not jealous."

"It's okay, Der. It was adorable." Meredith rubs his back.

"My daddy." Bailey whispers as he brushes where Meredith just placed her hand.

"Hey, easy buddy. Daddy's mine too." She ruffles his hair with a smile.

"Hmm, don't you forget it." Derek murmurs as he wraps his arm around Meredith and kisses her.

"Oh! Mer!" Lizzie gasps as she remembers. "Derek was always possessive of Amelia."

"I did know that, Amy mentioned that a few times."

"No, like one time when Amy was three or four they were at the playground. Some other boys came over and tried to play with her. As soon as they got to her, Derek kept his eyes glued to them. It must have looked like they took something because all of a sudden, Derek storms over there with this glare and towered over them until they went away." Lizzie laughs.

"Oh, Derek!" Meredith laughs.

"I don't get jealous. I thought those kids took her sand bucket." Derek tries.

"Derek, she was laughing and handing it to them." Lizzie counters.

"Then, there was the time you tried to talk to our husbands when they proposed." Kathleen smirks.

"What? I was doing what dad would have done."

"You threatened to hurt Kyle when you were barely in Med School and he's this big Lawyer." Kathleen laughs.

"At least you didn't say that to Aaron. He's a cop." Nancy says as she explains to Meredith.

Meredith can barely control her laughter as she stands and wraps her arms around Derek. She leans up to his ear and whispers. "Don't worry, Der. You know I'm incredibly turned on by the jealousy." Her voice is deep with lust only for Derek to hear.

"Hmm, you know for these stories you're gonna have a lot to make up for." Derek murmurs back.

"Gladly. Chief Shepherd." Meredith's eyes sparkle as they remember Meredith's jealous, possessive moment in the board room.

"Mer." Derek moans as he tries to hide the fact that his cock is starting to twitch.

"Der." She giggles before looking at his sisters.

"So, Mer, are there any adult jealous Derek stories?" Kate asks.

"No. No. None at all." Derek says instantly.

"Oh, Der. You do know they are going to be meeting half of the hospital today, including Alex." She suggests.

"They wouldn't say anything." Derek says as he pulls her close.

"Hmm, never know." Meredith giggles, stroking his chest. Derek just smirks as she leans up to kiss him.

"This is a great opportunity to get stories." Nancy grins.

"Don't even think about it." Derek starts saying as three older looking guys walk up to them.

"Ah, you guys are finally up." Lizzie says. "Mer, these are our husbands, you didn't get to formally meet them last night. This is Dennis." She pats the man who walked up to her on the shoulder. "Kate's is Kyle and Nancy's is Aaron."

"Nice to meet you." Meredith says, sinking into Derek.

"You too, and good to see you, Derek." Aaron says as they all shake hands. Each of Derek's sisters and Carolyn notice how Derek pulls Meredith closer each time the other guys shake her hand, struggling at the same time to hold Bailey. They figure Meredith senses it as well because she leans up to kiss his cheek.

They all sit around and talk, Bailey never moving from Derek's lap until they hear the doorbell. "I'll get it." Meredith says, heading to the door.

"Mer? What's with all the cars here already? Amy announces. Meredith smirks and steps back. "Woah! She gasps when she sees her sisters and brothers in law.

"Hi, Auntie Amy!" Bailey waves from Derek's lap.

"Hi, baby!" Amy coos as she comes and kisses his cheeks.

"Turns out the hotel reservations were not set." Meredith explains.

"Seriously? Everyone else got in and made it to their rooms." Amy looks in shock.

"It's okay, dear. It all worked out." Carolyn smiles coming to give her daughter a hug.

"Well, apparently Aunt Diane and Uncle Robert made it. They have a room and so do Steven and Sandra." Amy mentions. "If you need more space to get ready tomorrow I will check."

"Who are they?" Meredith whispers to Derek.

"My cousins. They are the closest to Amy." Derek explains and Meredith nods.

"That's a wonderful idea, Amy." Carolyn suggests. "How about Owen's family?"

"He's bickering with his sister over something that happened when they were kids right now."

"Owen has a sister?" Meredith asks.

"Yeah, I guess they haven't been in a good place until the last couple years." Amy shrugs.

"Oh! You know what I just realized?" Meredith looks at everyone in the room. "My old house can be used to get ready."

"Ah! The frat house!" Derek smirks.

"Does anyone live there?" Kathleen asks.

"Just my friend Alex and his girlfriend. They use the master bedroom and there's another bathroom."

"That's a great idea, Mer." Derek smiles as he kisses her.

"There are definitely options." Lizzie shrugs. "It all worked out in the end." She's met by scoffs and eye rolls from her sisters.

"Mama! Look at me!" Zola comes running out wearing some brightly colored sweaters, one of her dress up skirts, a light up head band and bright blue dress sandals.

"Woah, Zo! You look very pretty." Meredith giggles.

"Sarah and Hannah let me try their sweaters and shoes!" Zola hugs Meredith. "Do you like, daddy?" She turns to Derek.

"You look gorgeous, like a princess!" Derek beams radiantly.

"Thanks, daddy!" She hugs him, making Bailey wiggle and whine. Zola laughs as she runs back to play. Derek pulls Meredith close as they watch their daughter run off. He kisses her forehead, breathing her in, making Meredith close her eyes in bliss. They stay in their happy bubble, whispering and trying to coax Bailey to go play with his cousins while the others chat about the wedding. The rehearsal was at four and all of the guests were coming by for dinner on Meredith and Derek's land. Only the wedding party, their mom's, Zola, Bailey and Derek were going. Meredith was staying back with the husbands and kids to get the place ready.

"You okay, Mer?" Derek holds her close as he gets ready to go a few hours later.

"Hmm, I'm never okay when you have to go somewhere without me." Meredith murmurs,wrapping her arms around his waist, placing her head on his chest.

"I know. Me neither. But, I figured it's a bit better that Bailey looks like you and Zo acts like you and they both have your giggle. So, it will get me through." He kisses her lips softly.

"Hmm, and I have your twin, so I'm covered." Meredith's warm giggle fills the air as they look at Lexie sleeping on the bed in her "Beautiful like Mama" shirt and matching rainbow skirt.

"You do and Karev will be here to help as well."

"Not the same, Derek." Meredith cuddles closer.

"Daddy." Bailey pokes his head inside. He smiles when he sees that Derek is only with Meredith.

"Hi, sweetie, I love your shirt." Meredith says as she sees him wearing his red "Daddy's Little Man" shirt with a brown puppy standing next to a bigger dog. He has an open matching plaid shirt over it with khaki pants.

"Thanks, mama!" He beams proudly.

"Hmm, you are definitely my little man, buddy." Derek picks him up and lifts him high. He covers him in kisses making Bailey laugh. "I love you, bud." He whispers, knowing that Bailey definitely was acting like him with the jealousy. Not that he would admit to defeat of that to Meredith.

"Derek, we have to go!" Kathleen shouts as she sticks her head inside.

"Fine." Derek rolls his eyes. "Can I say good bye to Meredith?"

"Seriously, you'll be back in two hours." Kathleen stares at him in the doorway.

"I will be right out." He smirks, shutting the door.

"Derek!" Meredith laughs as he turns to her mischievously. He scoops her into his arms, her waist against his as she places her hands on his chest and rubs. Bailey giggles at his parents as he watches Derek kiss Meredith deeply. His hands pushing back her hair and she pulls at his curls.

"Oh!" She moans as they pull away, breathless. Their eyes are dark with lust, wanting more.

"Hmm, that will have to do for now." Derek murmurs, stroking her cheeks.

"Yeah. At least I don't have to sit through wedding bickering. Bails and Zo did make it more fun when I did dresses." Meredith giggles.

"Hmm, good to know. We'll be back soon." Derek smiles as Bailey hugs Meredith.

"Derek!" Nancy calls this time.

"See you soon, Mer. I love you."

"Love you both." Meredith giggles as she tickles Bailey.

"Bye, mama!" Bailey waves as they walk out. Meredith sits on the bed watching Lexie for a minute. They had, as a group, moved the tables out onto the yard. They just had to decorate them and put the food on when it arrived. She lays with Lexie until the little girl's eyes blinked open. Lexie smiles wide when she see's Meredith.

"Hi, baby girl." Meredith coos, lifting her into her arms. "Did you have a nice nap." Lexie babbles as Meredith sets up to change her diaper. "I bet you're hungry." She coos as they walk into the living room. Meredith sees all the teenage girls sitting and gossiping while the younger ones read. All the men and boys are watching some game.

"Hi, Aunt Meredith!" Samantha beams as she sees them walk out. "We were wondering where you were."

"Lexie's awake!" Eight year old Bella giggles with delight.

"She is, I was laying with her until she woke. Now, she was wondering if her cousins wanted to feed her?" Meredith laughs as all the girls scramble at the chance. She gets them set with Lexie's food before walking to where the guys were watching.

"What should we do first?" Asks 17 year old Matthew when she walks over.

"Oh, I really have no clue. What is usually done first?" Meredith looks skeptical.

"We're lost too." Jokes Aaron. "This is a small Shepherd wedding. Normally the rehearsal dinner meal is at a dining hall."

"Oh." Meredith laughs, grateful for hers and Derek's post it and City Hall Wedding.

"The Florist and caterers should be here soon. Maybe we should start setting the tables?" Suggests Dennis.

"Probably, they just need the tablecloths and table runners. The caterers are doing the fancy work." Meredith shrugs.

"We can put up the torches and lanterns all around, dad." Austin tells his dad who nods in acknowledgement.

"Aunt Meredith, come look at what we made for tonight." Eight year old Emily runs up and smiles and pulls her hands.

"Wow, guys! Meredith praises as she looks at the decorations spread all around.

"We made them in New York to hang up and put out tonight." Emily shows her a blue and white checkered banner that says Almost Married and a bowl of prepackaged Hershey Kisses that had a tag around them that says "Tomorrow will be the Best Day Ever!"

"You guys are wonderful. They will love it."

"Nana also ordered cookies that say Happily Ever After on them." Sarah explains. "We hand them out at the end."

"Great idea, Aunt Amy and Uncle Owen will be very happy." Emily smiles wide and hugs her tight.

"Meredith, we're going to head out to set up, I think most of us got this. It shouldn't take too long." Kyle says.

"Are you sure?" Meredith worries.

"Nah, maybe just encourage the girls to start getting ready." He looks at his daughters.

"Hmm, okay." She giggles.

"We'll come get you if we need to, okay?" Kyle adds before walking outside.

Meredith turns and looks at the girls. "Okay, I know the older ones don't need to be reminded, but, Bella and Emily, why don't you start getting ready?"

"Okay, Aunt Meredith." Emily says, stunning Meredith with how simple that sounds.

"Can we help you get Lexie ready?" Sarah asks.

"Definitely, but she probably will be last. Don't want her to mess up her dress." Meredith explains.

"Yeah, that makes sense. I'll go get dressed and ready, then maybe by the time we're all done, we can."

"Okay." Meredith says just as Hannah brings Lexie to her.

"She is so fun! I wish I didn't have to get ready so that I could keep holding her."

"Oh, you will Hannah. I'm glad you enjoy her so much." Meredith coos at Lexie. "You know, she's getting closer to talking. Maybe she will say Hannah before dada. Your Uncle has been trying to get her to say it."

"Well, Uncle Derek is amazing. I wouldn't be surprised if she did say it." Hannah laughs. "Apparently, it was my first word."

"Was it?" Meredith gasps.

"Yeah, made mom mad because I was the first Shepherd grandkid and that was the word I chose."

"It was a good choice." Meredith giggles. Hannah tickles Lexie one last time before heading to get dressed.

"Aunt Meredith?" Bella comes up behind Meredith in her navy dress with a bow in the back. "Can you do my hair please? You do such a good job with Zola's."

"Oh, I… Um sure." Meredith smiles, placing Lexie down as she immediately begins crawling.

"Yay!" She cheers as she plops down in her lap.

"Do you want braids, pigtails or a ponytail?" Meredith asks as she looks down at the girls dark, wavy brown hair.

"Umm, low pigtails." Bella nods. Meredith begins fixing her hair as the men come back inside.

"Caterers and florists are here just in time. Just as we were putting the last light up." Ten year old Carter says with pride.

"Good job, bud." Meredith smiles. She can't believe how at ease they made her feel.

"Oh! Can you do my hair too?" Emily, Brooke, Julia and Molly gasp eagerly.

"Girls, Aunt Meredith has to get herself and Lexie ready." Aaron warns.

"No, it's okay. I will do it." Meredith smiles.

"Wow, Addison never did our hair when we asked." Caroline whispers to her dad, not aware that Meredith could still hear. Meredith tries to hide her blush by giggling at something Emily said.

"You girls look very pretty." Meredith comments seeing their matching navy and white dresses.

"Thanks. Mom picked them out." Molly says as she sits in front of Meredith.

"I love it, thank you Aunt Meredith!" Bella smiles as she comes back from looking at herself in the mirror.

"You're welcome, sweetie." She says as she continues the hairstyling. As she works and watches Lexie, the boys go and get ready. Once they're all done, Meredith brings Lexie into her room with all the girls following to put her clothes on for the evening.

"I like the dress." Caroline gushes as the navy and white checkered dress is pulled over her head.

"Eya ba!" Lexie babbles.

"I think she said thanks." Meredith laughs. "Should we do one ponytail or two?" She hands the ties to the girls.

"Two." Sarah decides. Meredith watches as the girls put on some white tights and soft navy shoes.

"Want to keep an eye on her while I get dressed?" Meredith asks. She's met with agreement all around as they take her out into the living room. She heads to her room where she pulls out a navy blue solid lace halter was sleeveless and sheath. When she's done, she puts on some light make up and heads out. She smiles as she sees all the boys dressed in simple button downs and khakis. The girls playing with Lexie in their dresses.

"You look very pretty." Carter's twin brother, Landon comments when he sees Meredith.

"Thank you, you look very nice yourself." Meredith fixes the boy's collar, making him blush.

"Thanks! Wanna go see what's outside?" He asks. Meredith nods and follows him outside. The yard is set up like a higher class barbecue. It has tables with dark blue checkered table cloths and mason jar center pieces with sunflowers. The torches are placed strategically around the yard with the lanterns on placed on heavy string strung in between trees. The caterers had laid out silver serving trays with labels for food like "barbecue chicken", "corn on the cob" and "potato salad."

"Wow, this is the simplicity I wanted for our wedding when it was first planned." Meredith giggles.

"Yeah, it's nice." Landon agrees. "I like simple also." The caterers were placing huge tents over the tables and preparing to hang more lanterns. There was a big sign that read "Owen and Amelia's Happily Ever After" written in chalk on a wooden, rustic sign. After they see everything, they head back inside.

"She was looking for you, Aunt Meredith." Caroline says when they step inside.

"Oh, hi, baby girl." Meredith coos, earning a big smile and a wet kiss from Lexie. She sits on the couch with Lexie and plays with her while everyone else does their thing. The doorbell rings a while later, causing Meredith to jump a bit.

Derek's oldest nephew, Matthew laughs at her startle. "I'll get it, if that's okay Aunt Meredith?"

"Yeah, it's probably the first guests anyway." Meredith replies, turning back to Lexie.

Matthew turns and opens the door, his face falls when he sees who is on the other side. "What the heck are you doing here?" He says bitterly, causing every person to look at him to see the group outside.

"We're friends of Amelia's from Oceanside Wellness. She invited us for the wedding." Cooper speaks up when Addison appears too stunned to react. Aaron puts a comforting hand on Meredith's shoulder before walking up to the door.

"She actually has told you to come into Derek's home where he…" He starts, sounding pissed. Cooper, Charlotte, Sheldon, Violet and Jake stare in shock before Meredith stands and interjects. Lexie crawls over and pulls herself up on Meredith's legs, reaching.

"It's okay, Addison. You can um, stay. I'm just gonna go…change Lex." She points to her room as she walks quickly with Lexie.

"Aunt Meredith!" Julia and Hannah call while Hannah follows. Addison feels shocked when she feels a pit form in her stomach at those words. She clutches Henry closer against her legs as she stares at her former brothers in law and nephews.

"How about we stay outside." Sheldon offers quietly. Just as they all step outside, two more guests walk up the stairs.

"Addison?" Miranda says in shock while Webber's eyes go wide.

"Hey, Miranda." She mumbles.

"What are you doing here? Ya do know that this is Meredith and Derek's house?" Miranda looks at her skeptically.

"That's what we were wondering." Mentions Kyle.

"Amy didn't say it was here, okay?" Addison says. "Just that it was out on some land. I started getting suspicious when we drove off the ferry past the Bainbridge towns. I just was hoping that maybe she had a house here as well."

"Where is Meredith or Derek?" Webber asks.

"Derek is at rehearsal and Meredith went into her room with Lexie." Matthew explains. Miranda grabs Webber's arm as they share a look.

"Hannah is with her, that's my daughter." Kyle tells them.

"Okay, okay. That's helpful." Webber nods. He then leans down to whisper to Miranda. Text either Karev to hurry or text Derek."

"Karev, we don't want Shepherd freaking out yet." Miranda whispers back as everyone watches.

Meanwhile, Meredith sits on her bed, rocking Lexie. Hannah sits next to her and Meredith can't help but notice the same concerned look as Derek etched on her face. "Are you okay?" She murmurs, putting her arm around her.

"I'm fi- okay sweetie. Thank you for checking." Meredith smiles.

"I would be freaked too. What do you need?"

"Derek." Meredith sighs. "I know it sounds silly, but I do."

"It's not silly at all. I understand, should I call him?"

"Oh…" She looks at the clock. "No, he'll be home soon. Just send him in here when he gets home."

"I will, Aunt Meredith." Hannah sits with her in silence as Meredith breathes in with her nose against Lexie's soft curls. She watches her aunt for a few moments before pulling her into a hug. "I'm gonna go check to see where they are. Aunt Meredith?"

"Hmm?" Meredith tries to not look scared.

"Just so you know, none of us kids liked Addison. She never came around much. When she did she always seemed to keep Uncle Derek away from us."

"Thanks, sweetie." Meredith smiles as Lexie babbles up at her. Hannah walks out into the living room to find it empty.

"How is Meredith?" Kyle asks as he stands with Miranda and Webber. He looks past Hannah into the yard where all of the group from Oceanside Wellness were huddled in a corner.

"Meredith is okay, hanging out with Lexie in her room." Hannah explains.

"Why wouldn't Meredith be okay?!" Comes Derek's raised voice. He walks up with Nancy and Kathleen, Zola and Bailey bouncing along side of him.

"Derek." Webber warns as he looks further into the yard at Addison.

"What the hell is she doing here?!" He moans, his fists clench more so from nerves. "Did you guys know she was coming?" Derek looks in shock at his sisters.

"No! I had no idea." Kathleen exclaims.

"I know I was on her side at one point. But, since you told me the whole story I have not spoken with her past the two uterus surgery. I've been on your side, Der." Nancy agrees.

"You didn't know?"

"Absolutely not and even if I did, I wouldn't be stupid enough to invite her to her ex-husbands house where he was living the greatest life." Nancy says sweetly before sending Addison a heated glare.

"We go play now, daddy?" Bailey asks loudly, making the other group look over. Derek shoots an angry glare at Addison before smiling at his sweet little boy.

"You can play, but I need to find mama." He brushes his dark hair back as Addison and Jake start inching closer. "Where is Meredith?" He demands, looking at his brothers in law.

"In her room with Lexie, Uncle Derek." Hannah explains. "I was sitting with her. She was asking for you to go in there when you got home."

"Thank you. Want to come with me and get Lexie?" He asks. Hannah nods as she tries to keep up with her uncles fast pace. "Mer?" Derek hums softly with concern as he creaks the door open.

"Derek!" She sighs in relief upon seeing her husband.

"Come here, Lex." Hannah holds out her arms to the baby. Lexie goes to her as Hannah babbles about going to see Zola and Bailey.

"Oh, Mer." He sighs as he immediately sits on the bed and pulls her into his arms. "It's okay, it's okay." He rubs her back while she inhales his warm scent.

"I shouldn't feel like this, Derek. It's just…"

"I know, Mer. It's our house. It's one thing to be at the hospital delivering our baby, but this is our house." He kisses her head.

"What does your family think? They're probably really glad she's here. I mean Hannah and Matthew said nice things to me and helped me when she got here."

"Mer, look at me." Derek cups her cheek and kisses softly. "My, our, nieces and nephews did not like Addison. So trust me, they are not happy about this. I saw Matthew and Camden sending angry glares at her while they were talking to each other. Hannah said she stayed with you?"

"Yeah, she told me about how none of them liked her." Meredith murmurs, cuddling into his warm hug.

"She's right. When ever they would come over, they would ask if Addison wasn't going to be there. If she was, they would groan because that would be when Addison would ask me to do a million things." Derek strokes her hair.

"What should we do? I mean you've been friendly with her over the years and that's fine. Your family?"

"Just because I'm friendly with her doesn't mean I need to see her more than necessary. Nor do I want to." Derek kisses her forehead.

"I know, Der." She thinks for a moment. "What about the rest of your family?"

"My family isn't crazy about her. Actually, Nancy told me she changed her opinion of her when I told her about the whole long affair. When we were at rehearsal, she was telling me how great a job you did with picking out the kids wedding outfits. She's also really glad you suggested the colors you did.

"Seriously?" Meredith looks at him strangely.

"Seriously, Mer." He kisses her softly. "So we will just stay close to each other, my family and the kids."

"Got everyone from the hospital also."

"See, we got this." Laughs Derek. "Now…" He murmurs huskily, his hand roaming up her thigh. "I seemed to notice my very sexy wife looking extra hot right now." Derek coos, his eyes traveling over her body. He pushes his fingers up her thigh and under her dress. Derek holds her against him as he rubs her folds through her underwear.

"Derek!" She gasps at the pleasure.

"Yes, Meredith? "He nips at her earlobe, massaging her vagina.

"Fam…Fam…Kids…Oh!" She moans as Derek pushes more and bites her earlobe. Her arms wrap around his neck, clutching him for dear life as they sit next to each other. "We can't do this now… Too loud."

"Hmm, then you better not scream." He coos as he slips two fingers inside of her. His lips find her neck at the same time.

"De…!" She begins to scream but is cut off by Derek capturing her lips in his. He pumps his fingers in and out while continuing to kiss. She squeezes his curls in her hands as he pumps faster, slipping a third finger inside.

"You're so wet." He breathes as he comes up for air.

"Derek!" She murmurs as she pulls him back to her lips. Her fingers rake through his curls as they kiss. One of Derek's hands pumps harder and faster while the other caresses her body, copping a feel of her breasts and ass. Derek feels her walls clench on his fingers and he makes sure he kisses her passionately as she tries not to scream. She manages to have most of the sound muffled by Derek's kiss.

"Ah! That's my Meredith. Come for me." He pulls her hair back as she spills onto his fingers.

"Oh! Oh! Oh!" Meredith moans lightly as she catches her breath, falling back onto the bed. Derek's eyes are full of lust as he watches her.

"You are spectacular." He coos as he strokes her chin. "I love you so much."

"I love you too!" She stares at him with longing.

"Feel better?" Derek smirks. Meredith smirks and giggles and nods adamantly as she gets lost in his eyes. Derek laughs hotly, rubbing her thigh as there's a knock on the door.

"Are you guys done screwing?" Comes Alex's amused voice. Derek and Meredith roll their eyes before Derek responds.

"Come in Karev." Derek calls as Alex enters, his eyes closed.

"Alex, open your eyes." Meredith scoffs, sitting up and snuggling into Derek.

"I don't wanna be scarred." He smirks. "I just wanna make sure you're alright, Mer."

"I'm good, Alex. Just panicked for a minute."

"Hey, I don't blame ya. I can't believe Amelia didn't warn you guys."

"It's okay, I'm not happy, but I'm sure she had reasons." Meredith says and Derek agrees.

"Good. Now, you have a little boy begging for both of you." Alex smirks.

"Did he hear us?" Meredith asks, panicked.

Alex chuckles. "No Mer, he didn't. I actually didn't either, but I'm glad you confirmed that for me." He laughs reminding Meredith of why they called him Evil Spawn in their intern days.

"You're lucky we didn't do more. Especially with what Amelia has done." Derek fights back.

"Derek!" Meredith swipes his chest. "Let's go get Bailey." He smiles at her, stroking her cheek.

"Okay, Mer." She takes his hand and pulls him out the door behind Alex.

"Mama! Mama!" Bailey comes running inside. His arms wide as he jumps into her arms. "We missed you!" He hugs her as Zola comes up behind him.

"Yeah! But tomorrow's gonna be so fun!" She squeals.

"I can't wait, Zo." Meredith brushes her cheek. "What are you wearing?"

"Oh! Auntie Kate suhprised me. Isn't it pretty?" Zola looks down at the pinkish purple shirt reading, flower girl; Zola and a matching fluffy, lace lined skirt.

"Oh, Zo! It's so pretty!" Meredith smiles looking up at Derek.

"She got one for Bails too, but he insisted he wanted to wear his daddy shirt. I compromised with him wearing it underneath his daddy shirt." Laughs Derek.

"Oh, Bailey! You do love your daddy." Meredith shakes her head.

"He's MY daddy!" Bailey crosses his arms. "An you MY mama!" He says as he sees Julia and Sarah walk inside.

"Yes, I'm your mama sweetheart." Meredith kisses him before Bailey looks up at Derek expectantly.

"I will always be your daddy, bud." Derek smiles.

"Is it wrong that I find this too cute to fix?" Meredith murmurs to Derek as they lead the kids outside.

"Hmm, me too. As long as he doesn't get into fist fights over the jealousy then we are okay." Derek laughs. When they get outside, everything is up and running. All the guests have arrived it seems. The Grey Sloan doctors are mixing with some of Derek's family. The Oceanside Wellness group are seeming to stick together on the lawn.

"Zola!" Sofia calls and runs up to her friend.

"Hi, Sofia!" Zola hugs her and turns to Bailey. "Let's go play, Bails." He just looks at her and sinks into Meredith.

"Go play, bud. Daddy and I will be here." She whispers warmly. Bailey looks torn between his parents and sister and friend. Finally, he runs off with the girls, chasing them.

"There's mama and daddy!" Comes Carolyn's happy voice. She has a bouncy Lexie in her arms as Lexie eats her meltable snack crackers.

"Hi, angel!" Derek reaches for Lexie. He pulls her into a hug and kisses her cheeks before taking her snack and handing her some more.

"You guys okay? I was shocked!" Carolyn whispers.

"You didn't know?" Meredith asks.

"No idea! Amy was in charge of the guest invitations. I would have had an opinion to give had she told me." Carolyn says sternly.

"You're not happy?" Meredith questions as Derek reaches to rub her back.

"Of course not, dear. Derek was unhappy for eleven years with her. Now he finally has all he wanted and deserves. Let's keep it that way." Carolyn immediately hugs Meredith making her gasp in shock.

"Ma, I've kept in contact with her though. I told her when Mark died and helped save her brother."

"That's fine, dear. Nothing's saying you can't be civil or semi friends. But, there may be boundaries."

"She also delivered Lexie." Derek adds.

"That just shows how strong you all are. That despite everything, that you could do that and she could." Carolyn smiles. "Meredith, I love you. I love you because you gave me my son back and you are a wonderful person who loves and cares for every kind of person." Carolyn looks into her eyes and gives her a strong, motherly look that means business.

"Oh!" Meredith is stunned. "I love you, too and umm… Thanks." She smiles as Carolyn grips her shoulder and moves on to find one of the guests.

"Told you, Mer." Derek says as he strokes away some tears threatening to fall. She smiles up at Derek gratefully as she leans her head against his cheek. He hugs her close, breathing her in as Lexie babbles and pats at Meredith's hair.

"Guys…I am so, so, so sorry. I didn't think this would be this awkward." Amelia and Owen come walking up. She gives a sheepish smile, looking tentatively at Derek.

Meredith and Derek sigh at each other before Meredith smiles at Amelia. "It's okay, Amy." She breathes.

"A little warning would have been nice, for all of us." Derek says honestly.

"Well, I figured you two wouldn't have minded as much since she did deliver Lexie."

"Not by choice." Derek reminds. "Anyway, it's your day. You should have whoever you want here."

"Thanks, Derek. I'm actually more shocked at the family's response to her here." Amy murmurs.

"I think the last straw was that it wasn't one time with Mark." Derek shrugs. "Changed even Kathleen and Nancy. Lizzie never liked her and neither did the kids."

"True. But I feel like I should tell you why I invited all of them." Amy looks down. Owen pulls her close as she breathes. "They were the ones that made me get sober. Each of them, but especially Addison. She, she walked me into rehab herself."

"Amelia." Meredith gasps. "Then they definitely need to be here." She smiles.

"Definitely." Derek agrees, grasping her hand. Owen kisses her head as they remain silent for a moment. He excuses them, leaving them alone.

"Wow." Meredith gasps.

"That's incredible. I never knew that." Derek murmurs.

"Aunt Meredith?" Julia and Austin walk up behind them. They both smile brightly when they turn around. "We wanted to make sure you were alright. This is so uncool." Austin says.

"I'm good, guys. Thanks for checking. Your Aunt Amy has her reasons for inviting, so we just got to make the best of it." She pats Julia on the shoulder.

"Hmm, okay. Can we stay with you guys then?" Julia giggles.

"Stick close guys or you can stay close to the kids." Derek smirks. "Thank you for making sure your Aunt was okay."

"She's family, Uncle Derek." Austin shrugs as they turn and head to the kids after hugging both of them.

"How is your family all the same, Der?! Just when I think one of them is so much like you, more show similarities."

"Hmm, strong qualities." Derek laughs before gripping Meredith closer on reflex.

"What Der?" She places her hand on his chest, looking at him.

"Hey guys." Addison says softly. She's holding Henry as Jake walks alongside them.

"Hey Addison." Derek greets and Meredith follows.

"I'm sorry about this. I thought Amelia would have told you at least. But she didn't even tell your family." Addison explains.

"It's okay, Addison, really. Besides, she told us the reason she invited you all and if I were her, I would have done the same thing." Meredith smiles.

"Thanks, Meredith." Addison looks up at Jake. "Well, I guess we should have some introductions. Jake, these are Derek and Meredith. Guys, this is Jake, my husband and this little guy, is my son Henry." Addison rubs the little boy clutched to her legs on the chest as she smiles at him.

"Nice to meet you." Derek shakes his hand.

"You too." Jake smiles.

"Hi, Henry." Derek looks down at the boy. "How old are you?" Henry looks up, thinking as he stares. He eventually holds up four fingers.

"Wow, that's the same age as our little boy." Meredith gives him a smile. "Would you like to play with him?" Henry looks up at Addison and Jake before nodding.

Derek looks across the yard for his son. "Bailey!" He calls when he sees him spinning around with Sofia. Bailey looks up and runs over eagerly.

"Hi, daddy!" He grasps onto Derek's legs. "Hiya, mama!

"Hey, bud. You having fun?" Asks Meredith.

"Yeah! Lots!" Bailey reaches to be held.

"Good." Meredith kisses his cheeks. "Look." She turns him towards Addison and Henry. "Do you remember Addison? Bailey looks at her and shrugs.

"She was Lexie's doctor." Derek laughs, patting Lexie's back.

"Oh." He thinks.

"Well, this is her little boy. He's four also." Meredith says softly. She puts him on the ground.

Bailey studies the boy carefully at how Henry is looking around at all four adults. "My mama." He pats Meredith's leg. Henry nods silently almost like he's acknowledging that fact. "You like Mickey? Bailey asks.

"I like Pluto." Henry says softly.

"I gots Pluto toys. Come on." Bailey begins to run off before stopping and running back to Derek. "My daddy." Bailey hugs Derek's legs, looking between Henry, Addison and Jake.

"You're my Bails." Derek smirks as he rubs his blonde hair before Bailey runs off with Henry.

"Oh. My gosh! Derek, your son has inherited your protectiveness." Addison bites back an amused laugh.

"I don't get protective over things or jealous." Derek scoffs.

Meredith shakes her head and laughs with Addison. "Seriously, Derek. Are you kidding?!" Says Addison. "You punched Mark for talking to Meredith."

"Derek, you know it's true." Meredith rubs his arm. "Even your ex-wife is saying it. Sorry." She says looking at Addison.

"It's okay, Meredith. He does."

"I can't help it." Derek shrugs, kissing Meredith's head and cheek.

"It's okay, Der. You know I love it." Meredith leans up to whisper in his ear. Lexie watches her parents, finally batting their noses. "Hi, Lex." She giggles.

"She's beautiful, guys." Addison compliments.

"Thanks." Meredith smiles.

"She looks like you Derek. But has your eyes, Meredith."

"She's perfect." Derek coos as he tosses Lexie lightly in the air, causing Lexie to shriek with laughter.

"Has she started crawling or talking at all?" Addison asks, noticing the proud, delighted look on Derek's face as he makes Lexie squeal with laughter again.

"Oh, she just started crawling yesterday and Derek insists on her saying dada first." Meredith giggles as they playfully bump each other. "Henry is pretty cute also." Meredith compliments, turning back to them. "Seems like Bailey likes him."

"Thanks, it does. Though definitely might be hard to explain how we know each other if they become good friends." Addison laughs.

"Hmm, keep it simple, that's all." Derek suggests. "Though, he's been very protective of his things, so he may not be in making friend mode. But we can try." He laughs. They look around in silence, wondering what to say. They've interacted at the hospital where the playing field was level, they knew how to act.

"You guys have a lovely home." Jake finally says.

"Yes… Yes, it's gorgeous." Addison jumps in to agree.

"Thanks, did you see inside at all?" Meredith asks.

"Oh, no. Not much." Addison murmurs. "Did you design it and build it yourselves?"

Derek rubs Meredith's back as he watches her with glistening eyes. "We designed it ourselves yes, I built most of the frame work with the assistance of a contractor and I helped as much as I could.

"Wow." Whispers Addison. Just then Lexie begins to whine and cry.

"What's wrong, baby?" Derek immediately bounces her and kisses her head. Meredith turns in concern as well. Lexie reaches to Meredith when she sees and feels her rubbing her back.

"Diaper, Der." Meredith immediately recognizes the cry before they both recognize the smell.

"Oh, you guys go take care of that. We should go check on our friends." Addison smiles, watching Meredith soothe Lexie while Derek brushes Lexie's curls.

"Ok, we'll catch up more later." Derek says, glancing at them before guiding Meredith inside.

"That was a little less awkward then I thought." Meredith says as she attempts to hold a squirming Lexie on the changing table in her room.

"Yeah. But she seems like she's good, has a husband and son." Derek smiles as he distracts Lexie so Meredith can change her.

"Yes." Meredith coos as she lifts Lexie, fresh and clean. "Der, can you grab my baby sling? It will be easier to carry her around."

"Sure" he replies, helping her secure it around Lexie. When he's done, he cups Meredith's cheeks. Gently stroking them, he leans down to kiss her forehead. She smiles as he takes her hand. "Let's go say hi to more people." They walk hand in hand out into the empty living room out into the yard. Meredith points out how Bailey is back to playing with Zola and Sofia. Amy and Owen are talking with Addison and some of her friends. They see Jackson and April and head towards them.

"Hey guys!" April says with a huge smile.

"Hey! Glad you guys came." Meredith adds.

"Wouldn't have missed it. They did a wonderful job." April replies.

"I know, I love how simple they made it." Meredith looks around as the caterers put out the finishing touches on the food. They kept it more barbecue like with grilled barbecue chicken, fish, macaroni and cheese, corn on the cob, grilled potatoes and vegetables. Keeping some sort of elegance, there was an open bar at one end of the yard. There was also a dessert bar at the other end that included cookies, brownies and a chocolate fountain.

"Yes. Now, I hear this little one just started crawling." April directs her eyes to Lexie who is watching Jackson with wide eyes.

"Hmm, she did. Hasn't stopped moving since she started." Meredith says as she bounces Lexie.

"Amazing. You guys have to let us watch her." April says waving at Lexie and making a goofy face.

"Just say when, Kepner." Derek laughs.

"That's what I told her." Jackson insists. "You know they like when they get a chance to be alone. We used to live with them, remember? He looks at April.

"You know we're right here, right?" Derek smirks. Jackson just shrugs and goes back to playing with Lexie.

"Derek!" Callie calls as she walks up with Arizona. She raises her eyebrows before beginning to speak. "You uh, might wanna talk to your son."

"Oh no, what did he do?" Meredith groans.

"He had his little friend, I guess Addison's son? Well, when Bailey went to play with Sof and Zo, Henry tried to follow." Callie begins.

"Crap." Muttered Meredith as she knows what's coming.

"Well, he told the kid "my friends, my sister." Before he ran to play. Luckily the little boy just shrugged and walked back to Addison." Arizona finishes.

"Damn it." Derek rubs his face. "Apparently he inherited jealousy and possessiveness that comes from me apparently." Derek mumbles.

"Oh my… Yeah, Shepherd you definitely get jealous." Callie laughs.

"So you guys see it too?!" Nancy says as she and Lizzie overhear. Derek and Meredith stare wide eyed at each other as they call Kathleen over as well.

"Well, Bailey probably got it from Meredith as well." April says softly.

"What?! April, I do NOT get jealous." Meredith says sharply.

"Ha!" Alex laughs as he walks up to the group.

"Oh, this is going to be good." Nancy smirks, sipping her cocktail. "Sounds like you guys have stories. We were telling stories about how Derek got jealous as a kid and they wouldn't tell any stories about when he was an adult."

"No, they don't because I don't get jealous." Meredith argues.

"Uh, you looked like you wanted to kill April every time she worked with Derek after I told you about the crush." Jackson whispers that last word to Meredith and Derek.

"I don't. I didn't." Meredith mutters as she looks down.

"Yeah, Mer, you also had me and Cristina guard the door while you…"

"ALEX!" Meredith squeals, swatting him before he mentions dirty conference room sex.

"Mer, I remember that and I also remember another person you directed it towards. Two actually." Derek smirks at her as his sisters look at Meredith curiously.

"Oh?!" Lizzie squeals as the sisters look at everyone, amused.

"Crap! How could I forget!" Alex laughs.

"Okay, will you stop being vague everyone?" Kathleen insists. "We want jealous Derek and Meredith stories."

"Do you have to?" Meredith groans.

"Yeah, just take what you get." Derek says, holding Meredith close.

"Nope, you're not getting away from this." Kathleen laughs.

"From what?" Miranda asks as she comes up holding an appetizer.

"Telling stories of jealous and possessive stories of Meredith and Derek to Derek's…sisters?" Arizona looks at them questioningly.

"Yes." Lizzie, Nancy and Kathleen nod eagerly.

"Oh ho! You ain't getting out of this, Shepherd, Grey." Miranda smirks. Meredith and Derek groan as they lean into each other, Meredith collapsing against Derek's chest.

"Start with who Derek was mentioning to Meredith." Lizzie says looking at Alex.

"Hmm, okay. Well, Derek was referring to when they were broken up and he had a failed date with a nurse." Alex mentions Rose, leaving out the bigger details of that time. Meredith breathes, thankful that Alex at least made that time seem like less than it was. "Meredith would glare at her anytime she was in the scrub room with her or saw her around the hospital. It looked like she was sending the nurse a message that he was off limits." Alex explains.

"What was the other one?" Kathleen asks.

"Well, before we knew it was Meredith's sister and before her sister knew who Meredith and Derek were, Lexie flirted with Derek. I swear, Mer gives a look that can kill because that's what she would do when she ranted about Lexie." Alex laughs.

"But, that's when I told Lexie about Mer and I and she realized that Meredith was her sister." Derek comes to defend Meredith.

"Then as time went on, they clearly were like brother and sister." Meredith says, rubbing Derek's arm.

"This is so good! Derek ones now!" Nancy laughs.

"Nancy!" Derek groans.

"Hmm, which do you want first, when Meredith went on a date before they started dating or when he and Mark got into a fight?" Alex asks.

"Mark first please!" Kathleen says immediately.

"Okay, well, it was around the time when Mark first came to Seattle. It was also around the time Derek was getting divorced." Alex begins and stretches the truth a bit since Derek was still with Addison and doing counseling. "Well, Sloan didn't know who Meredith was at the time and when he saw her, he did what he always does when he sees a pretty girl."

"Mark flirted with you!?" Lizzie gasps, covering her mouth as she looks at Meredith.

"Yes, and all of a sudden Derek comes and socks Mark to the ground." Alex smirks.

"Derek!" Kathleen gasps. "Definitely jealous." She laughs with everyone.

"Next one!" Nancy says, clearly enjoying herself.

"Hmm, oh yes. So, this was a little later when the divorce was finalized. Meredith had been dating a vet and Derek hadn't had a chance to tell her that it went through." Alex hides part of the truth to protect his friends. "They were on a date in the hospital and Derek sees. He goes up to the two and crashes the date by telling Mer that he had a super rare surgery."

"I DID have a super rare surgery." Derek interjects.

Alex laughs. "All us interns were watching and taking bets when Derek first walked into the cafeteria and saw them."

"This is priceless, Der bear." Lizzie giggles.

"I got one." Callie smirks. Derek and Meredith look at each other confused. They look until they hear her begin, which at that point their stomachs fall. "There was this dance years ago and Meredith was dating that vet. Derek kept shooting him glares the whole night because you could tell he wanted to be the one who got to dance with Meredith and hold her. You could totally see it in his eyes." Callie pauses to think while Derek and Meredith pray that she doesn't mention the next part. They can't believe she mentioned prom. Miranda still didn't know that it was Meredith's panties on the board. "He looked so upset when Meredith became upset over something that he walked over to the end of the dance floor and comforted her."

"Where was the guy?" Kathleen asks. Callie looks at Meredith with worry because she had been trying to stretch the truth.

"He had gone to the bathroom and while he was in there, I got a message that my friends fiancée died." Meredith says quickly.

"Yeah, Denny." Alex grumbles.

"Aww, and Derek took the chance to comfort her." Lizzie comments.

"Well, I hate when she's upset." Derek murmurs while pulling Meredith close. "I couldn't help it."

"We get it, Der. You want to protect the ones you love." Kathleen smiles at her little brother.

"Speaking of protective Derek, I got some." Miranda pipes. "This is when they had been dating and there was an accident. Now, ya'll better listen if Meredith doesn't want me to tell because it was a very tragic time for both of them." Miranda, Alex and Callie look at Meredith and Derek knowingly as it was about Meredith's drowning.

"I'll explain it, Miranda." Meredith says, surprising everyone including Derek. She takes a deep breath before starting. "There was a ferryboat crash and I had I had been…" Meredith stops to catch her breath as Derek wraps both arms around her and everyone can see tears form in his eyes. "I got knocked into the water. I was going through a bunch of crap with my mother and the water was so cold that eventually I was too tired from everything that it pulled me under. Derek found me and jumped in and saved my life. He never gave up, he made everyone keep working even though I had been under for a while. He was the one to do chest compressions and mouth mouth."

"So…" Nancy whispers, wide eyed.

"I should be dead right now." Meredith says, resting against Derek as he kisses her repeatedly all over her head.

"The man threw a fit when we wouldn't let him inside the trauma room with her, sat right outside the door the whole time, sobbing." Miranda finishes with a smile. "Then, when she woke up, he laid in bed with her snuggled in his arms all night." The entire group stare at them in silence. Even Jackson, April and Arizona were shocked, they had never heard about this.

"Wow, Derek." Nancy says touching his shoulder. "I am so glad you pushed." She gives him a smile.

"I would do it all again." Derek says, his voice cracking.

"Hmm, one last cute one, a happier one." Miranda says to bring the group back. "When Meredith gave part of her liver to her father, Derek here insisted on coming into MY OR and sitting by her head during the whole surgery." Miranda snorts as everyone smiles at that. "Made me promise to not screw up, can you believe he would think that I'd ever do such a thing!"

"I have one." Meredith smiles. "It's okay, Der." She rubs his chest, meeting his eyes as they have a silent conversation.

"What is it, Mer?" Kathleen asks with interest.

"It was during the plane crash. Derek and I were in separate places because well, the plane threw us…everywhere. Well, I couldn't find him, so I went screaming for him."

"Oh!" Derek remembers. "I couldn't get to you because my hand was trapped, but I could hear you. I needed to see you, make sure you were alright." Their gazes are locked as they talk.

"That's how you hurt your hand." Lizzie says matter of fact. "You wanted more than anything to get to Meredith, to keep her safe." Her gaze softens.

"Yes, that's when I forced my hand to get unstuck." Derek says.

"Wow!" Kathleen murmurs. "Well, thank you for telling us these. Derek, we may tease, but we are so proud of you."

"Thanks." Derek smiles.

"So, as for Bailey, tell him it's okay to be protective, he just needs to share." Kathleen adds, having also seen and heard Bailey's little outburst.

"Okay." Meredith says before each sister pulls her into a hug, making her gasp in surprise. They walk away, leaving Meredith and Derek alone with their friends from the hospital. "You guys are so lucky that you at least hid certain details of those stories." She glares at Alex and Callie.

"Yeah, you two. At least I had the decency to ask about her near drowning." Miranda adds.

"I had no idea, Meredith." Arizona looks at her and clutches her chest. "I'm so glad you're alright. That was incredible, Derek."

"Thanks, it's all over now." Meredith whispers. The caterers then ring the bell signaling dinner being ready.

"Mer." Derek murmurs, stopping her from going further. She turns and looks at him confused. "There was one more, that none of them know about. Except maybe Karev, but he may not have been at the frat house yet." Derek wraps his arms around her waist and pulls her close.

"What, Der?" Meredith strokes his cheeks, feeling the warm skin beneath her.

"The day of the bomb." He breathes.

"Oh." She lets out a sigh.

"That whole day I wanted to run to you, get you away from danger. I almost totally lost it when Cristina told me that you were the girl with the bomb. Then when it was all over, I knew I had to see you to make sure that you were really still here. That's when I came over."

"I remember. I'm so glad you did." Meredith leans up and kisses him.

"No more almost dying." Derek laughs.

"No more almost dying, Derek. Let's go eat." She giggles as they head to the buffet. The entire family is laughing and joking around as everyone gathers food and sits at one of the long tables. Meredith and Derek look over to notice that Julia and Austin had set Zola and Bailey up with their food. Feeling confident to let their kids with their cousins, they sit across from Amy, Owen and another lady that neither recognize but figure she is related to Owen based on looks. There is some clinking of a glass, making everyone turn their heads to the head of the second table.

"Best man speech." Derek whispers an explanation to Meredith. The guy introduces himself as Owen's First Lieutenant in the Army. He tells a couple of war stories about Owen's compassion and dedication to everything. When that speech is over, Kathleen speaks for Amelia. Derek notices how Amelia blushes and hides in Owen's arms as Kathleen gives a touching speech about how long a way Amelia has come and how proud they were of her. She finishes by mentioning how because of Amelia's hard work, she is getting everything she deserves. Everyone Shepherd is brought to tears when Kate mentions how she wishes their dad could be here to see this.

"Wow." Meredith murmurs to Derek as Kathleen sits and everyone begins eating.

"I know!" Derek says is awe, kissing her head before turning to look at Amy across from him. "Amy, you know she's right." Derek smiles. "I am so very proud of you. Dad would be as well."

"Thanks, Derek." She blushes again.

"Oh, um, have you guys met my sister, Megan?" Owen says to keep up the momentum. He places his hand on the shoulder of the lady next to him. She had the same red hair and blue eyes as Owen. "Megan, this is Amelia's brother Derek and his wife Meredith."

"It's nice to meet you." Megan smiles, nodding at them as they eat.

"Oh and this is their youngest daughter, Lexie, my niece." Owen says proudly as he waves at Lexie as she chews on a cucumber. Lexie grins madly and giggles when she sees him look at her.

"She's adorable!" Megan smiles sadly.

Derek and Meredith notice the smile on her face as Owen had the same one when people mentioned their kids when he was with Cristina. When the chance of him having his own were slim. "Thank you." Derek begins. "I know this may sound odd, but I didn't know you had a sister, Hunt."

"Um, well." Owen stumbles, looking at his baby sister.

"Well, we kind of went through a rough patch." Megan inserts. "First I find out he was shot, then he decides to get married. Sorry to bring that up, Amelia." Amelia shrugs and brushes it off as Megan begins to continue. "Plus, right before I found out Owen was shot, my husband of five years died."

"Oh no!" Meredith gasps, inching close to Derek. "What happened?"

Megan sighs and smiles as Owen grasps her hand. "Nathan died in a freak car accident." She nods sadly. "He was my one true love."

"I'm so sorry." Meredith shakes her head.

"Thanks. So, after than, I kinda dug myself into work, I'm in the Army too. Kinda strayed from this one and my mom." Megan explains.

"Until I pulled your butt back." Owen banters.

"Yeah, when Teddy came running back with stories about what was up with you." Megan rolls her eyes.

"Hey, why isn't Altman here?" Derek asks.

"Haven't spoken to her, thought it would be too awkward." Owen shrugs.

"Hunt, my ex-wife is here." Derek snorts.

"True." Owen nods, looking away. "But at least she's keeping her distance, Teddy would not and she's not even my ex-wife." They continue talking until Zola and Bailey come running up to Meredith and Derek.

"Daddy, can we get stuff from the chocolate fountain?!" Zola tugs his shirt.

"Sure, Princess." Derek coos as he excuses him self and helps Meredith stand.

"I want marshmallows!" Zola coos.

"They gots strawberries to dip too." Bailey squeals.

"Hmm, I need some of those!" Meredith looks at Derek saucily.

"Gladly, Mer." Derek says as he rubs her back. His eyes fill with lust as he watches Meredith get excited over two of her favorite foods.

"Wait!" Meredith says, pulling Derek from his thoughts. "Bailey, come here." She says sternly.

"What, mama?" Bailey looks confused. Meredith kneels down slowly, holding Lexie steady.

"Bailey, I heard that you weren't sharing playing with Zola and Sofia with Henry." Meredith looks at him as Bailey shuffles his feet.

"Zo is my sister and Sof is my friend." His blue eyes stay planted to the ground.

"Bailey, Zola is also Lexie's sister and Sofia's friend. You need to share your things and the people you love." Meredith explains. "It is okay to protect the things you love and care about, but you can't stop others from enjoying them also."

"'Kay, mama." Bailey whispers.

"Now, before you pick your dessert, I want you to take a cookie and a brownie over to Henry and say sorry for not sharing." Meredith gives him her tough look.

"Mama!" Bailey whines.

"Derek Bailey." Meredith warns.

"Okay." He replies, walking to the table. Bailey grabs a plate and puts two cookies and a brownie on the plate. Meredith and Derek watch as Bailey runs it over to where Henry is sitting with Addison. They see the little boy smile and take the plate. Addison looks up and meets Meredith's eye, they smile at each other as they nod in understanding and something like silent acceptance. Meredith sees Addison say thank you to Bailey before he runs back to Meredith and Derek with a huge smile on his face. "His mama said thank you also." Bailey explains.

"Thank you for doing that, bud." Derek ruffles his blonde hair.

"Come on, Bails, let's get some strawberries before they're gone." Meredith giggles, taking his hand as Lexie kicks as they start to move. Derek watches as Meredith laughs along with the kids, grabbing cookies and mini donuts before helping them cover marshmallows and strawberries in chocolate.

"Mer." Derek growls as he watches her moan in bliss as she chews a chocolate covered strawberry.

"What, Der?" She giggles as she sees Zola and Bailey carry their treats off to go sit with their cousins.

"Do that again," his voice is deep. He swallows as he picks up another strawberry.

"Do what?" Her laughter rings through the air, making Derek's breath catch in his throat.

"This." He coos as he dips the strawberry in chocolate and brings it to her lips.

"Mm!" Meredith hums in understanding as she slowly opens her lips and very slowly sinks her teeth into the flesh of the fruit. "Oh my!" She moans softly as the taste fills her senses and leans closer to Derek. He licks his lips as he becomes more aroused, watching her. When she swallows, her gaze finds Derek's as she shivers happily. He wraps his arms around her, Lexie squashed between the two, laughing at her parents. Her little feet kick them as Meredith's hands entwine in Derek's curls as he pulls her in for a kiss.

"We need to take Kepner and Avery up on that offer soon." Derek laughs when they pull away, panting.

"You're insatiable." Meredith giggles, running her hand up his chest.

"You love it!" He banters.

"Oh, yes I do!" She giggles as she sees Carolyn walk towards them.

"Hey, ma!" Derek greets, keeping his wife close.

"I just wanted to let you know, the party is winding down. Your Aunt Diane and Uncle Robert are taking Lizzie's kids to the hotel. Amy also got Kathleen's kids set at her apartment since Owen will be with his family tonight and Amy is staying here with your sisters. The dad's are staying with their respective kids.

"Oh, that's great!" Meredith nods.

"It is but I didn't get a chance to see Aunt Diane." Derek says. "Or Steven and Sandra."

"It's okay, dear. They saw that Addison was here and figured you were going to stay low."

"We're on okay terms, mom." Derek laughs.

"Put it this way then, your Aunt didn't think she could keep herself from badmouthing Addison, so she said she'd wait until tomorrow to talk to you and meet your family." Carolyn smirks. "Her kids agreed and my brother never cared for her."

"Okay, I do appreciate that then." Derek laughs.

"Good, dear." Carolyn says. "Oh! Your friend said that Nancy's kids and her husband can stay at your place, Meredith."

"Excellent!" Meredith smiles.

"My sister and brother are looking forward to meeting you, dear." Carolyn says before walking away with a smile.

"Derek?!" Meredith looks at him in panic.

"It's okay, Mer. They're a lot like my mom."

"Okay, okay." Meredith smiles, strong.

"Meredith! Come on, it's time to get ready for the Shepherd sister sleepover." Lizzie says as she runs up to them.

"Huh?" Meredith looks up at Derek confused.

"Anytime a Shepherd female gets married there's a sleepover with the girls." Derek explains.

"Unless you count the nights Cristina barged in, I don't think I have ever had a sleepover." Meredith murmurs.

"No, I do not count those." Derek grumbles sourly.

"Come on, Mer. It will be fun! We do our nails, wear fluffy robes, tell married stories. Get Amelia to spill secrets." Lizzie grabs her hands.

"What kind of married stories? Because I am married to your brother." Giggles Meredith.

"Hmm, keep it PG, especially since Zola can join if that's alright." Lizzie replies.

"Shouldn't I help Derek clean and put the kids to bed?"

"He's got it Mer and the caterers will clean." She wraps her arm around Meredith.

Meredith looks at Derek who is giving her an encouraging nod. "O-okay…" She says, moving to kiss Lexie and hand her to Derek. "I'm sure Zo would love to join."

"You're amazing, Mer." Derek whispers in her ear after he pulls her in for a kiss. She blushes as Lizzie pulls her away to find Zola. He watches her laugh with his sister as he bounces Lexie.

"Hey." Comes Addison's voice timidly.

"Hey." Derek replies as he sees Addison standing next to Jake.

"I just wanted to say thanks for letting us stay and sorry again for the unintentional surprise." She says with strength.

"You're welcome. Thank you for being here for Amy and for all of you helping her." Derek nods.

"Anytime. Derek?" Addison says as Derek turns away.

"I'm sorry I kept you from Meredith for so long. I've never seen you this happy." She says as she watches Lexie rub her sleepy eyes on Derek's shoulder and Derek immediately press her closer to him.

Shocking himself, Derek replies without placating anything, "thanks, Addie. I am happy, more than I ever thought possible." Derek's smile reaches so wide as he thinks of Meredith. "I'm glad you're happy as well."

"I am. We'll see you tomorrow. Looks like the boys made up." Addison says as Bailey and Henry chase each other around the yard in the distance.

"It does." Derek laughs as Jake and Addison turn and try to grab Henry. Not caring that Meredith was amongst his sisters, he gets an intense need to kiss his wife, to hold her warm body against his. He gets Bailey to run inside to his room and wait for him while he walks to where Nancy, Kathleen, Amelia, Lizzie, Carolyn, Zola and Meredith were already in their pajamas and robes. They are sitting in a huge circle on the living room floor. Pillows and blankets all over the ground. Bowls of chips and Amelia's favorite chocolate spread everywhere with nail polish and movie choices spread out. He can smell hot chocolate cooking on the stove. Derek meets Meredith's eyes, both of them feeling a lightning bolt of electricity at the connection between them.

"Derek! This is girl time!" Nancy yells as he walks steadfast towards Meredith. He ignores her as he places Lexie in Carolyn's arms. Meredith giggles in shock as he pulls her up to her feet and pulls her close against his chest. She beams wildly as he pants and captures her lips in a hot kiss. Instinctively, her hands go into his curls as they sigh in content. Zola laughing like crazy at her parents.

"Der." Meredith moans as they pull away, her hand brushes his chest. He smiles at her as he cups her cheeks, feeling her delicate skin.

"I love you." He says simply.

"I love you, too, Derek." Derek smiles with pride at hearing those words, he always gets happier than he could ever think possible when he hears them.

"You make me so happy." He murmurs for only her to hear.

"You make me happy too." She giggles, nuzzling her nose against his warm cheek.

"Addison said she's glad I'm happy and that she's sorry she kept me from you for so long." Derek whispers with a smile.

"Derek, that's wonderful." Meredith beams proudly. He hugs her tight as she giggles and holds him tight.

"Ahem!" Kathleen says, her arms crossed as all of his sisters roll their eyes.

Derek looks at his sisters and rolls his eyes. "Fine, I'm going!" He says as he takes Lexie and shares a desired filled look with Meredith as he walks towards Bailey's room. His smile gets wider as he can clearly see Meredith undress him with her eyes as he takes slow steps. In this moment he is very annoyed with his sisters for keeping him from making love to the love of his life. "Oh well." He starts to think to himself. "Mer and I will just find somewhere to sneak off too after the wedding." He finishes thinking as he smirks and laughs to himself. At the same time, Meredith can't concentrate on what Nancy is saying because she is planning on when and where she can jump her husband tomorrow.