Chapter 59: Friends and Family
"That was really amazing. I never had fried turkey before." Meredith smiled sitting on the oversized chair, sitting snuggly with Derek... football on the TV. The girls finished putting everything away and joined the boys in the living room. Carolyn insisted Meredith sit down because she had pushed herself and stayed on her leg all day to help with the cooking. She insisted she would help clean up, but Derek practically picked her up and held her hostage in order to get her to stay off of it.
"Thank you. We have it every year. We always do the fried turkey and the baked turkey. One Thanksgiving when all the girls come in with their families, we add a smoked turkey as well. For Christmas, everyone will be here, so we will do all three with a ham at least. Maybe even a pork roast and/or a prime rib." Michael smiled at Meredith knowing she had enjoyed her dinner. She ate as much as any of the men at the table.
"Wow, I am sure there is a house full." Meredith's eyes got big thinking about all the family... that she hasn't met yet.
Derek felt her tense beside him; he knew exactly what the problem was. He moved his hand to her arm and rubbed it gently, letting her know he was there and would be there. He leaned into her ear and whispered, "I will be here with you... I love you." He was trying not to move too much because since they had been sitting together in this chair, he wanted nothing more than to take her to his house and make her scream his name because his cock was ramming her so hard. There was no denying it, sex with Meredith... the love of his life was the best ever and he never thought that was possible.
"It is lovely. All the kids are playing with their new toys, the older ones are on the new electronics, and the adults are all trying to stay sane... with everyone slipping something in their drink to get through, but we love it." Carolyn smiled at Derek and Meredith. She noticed the tenderness Derek shared with her.
"It is tons of fun Mrs. Shepherd. I really love coming here on Christmas!" Hannah said excitedly. They spend their holidays with the Shepherd's. Izzie had for years really because her mom didn't really celebrate much. She was happy she could provide it for her daughter.
Meanwhile, Derek stayed close to Meredith's ear, grazing it ever so lightly with his lips. Sitting this close to her, breathing her in was causing him to stir... in every sense of the word. He needed to somehow get them out of here sooner than later... he needed her. He found himself needing her more and more. He was in love with her, and his body reacted to her in every way.
"I am glad Hannah, we love having you and your mom. It will be much easier when Derek's house is built, and we have more room for everyone." Carolyn looked at Michael who was sitting in a chair across the room.
"Carolyn. He will build it... when he is ready." Michael said politely knowing this wasn't the time. Michael knew he was struggling with what to do about the house.
Meredith could feel Derek's hot breath on her neck and ear. He was staying dangerously close to it, and she knew she was about to be in some trouble. She could feel herself in tune to every little move he was making right now.
Derek cleared his throat and sat back a little in the chair, trying to catch his breath, "Yeah... I will... when I am ready." This was getting worse... he wanted her when they first got there and still wanted her. He had to have her soon or he felt like he may explode.
Meredith moved her hand to Derek's thigh, causing a small moan to escape from his lips. She quickly turned her head around and saw the eyes... the eyes of desire. She could feel herself quickly heating up to the desire in his eyes.
Mark watched this quick exchange and knew exactly what was going on. He just laughed to himself and looked to Izzie who happened to be looking at him at the same time. She was amazing and beautiful. He couldn't believe how great her daughter was, but then again, she took after Izzie.
Hannah watched the adults in the room. She paid close attention to her mother and Mark seeing something there. She was only 14, almost 15, but you would have to be blind not to see the looks between her mom and Mark. She liked Mark and thought he would be perfect for her mom. He made her smile and that was the most important to Hannah.
"Mom, Cat is texting saying I can come over whenever we are ready, they are back from her grandparents." Cat was Hannah's best friend and was short for Catherine.
"Hannah, we will leave in a bit. Let's enjoy the company." Izzie said not wanting Hannah to be spoiled in anyway.
"It is ok Izzie, Mer and I should be getting back. She needs to take something for her leg; I know it is probably bothering her." Derek said seeing this as his way to get them out of there.
"Oh, yes, I am sure it is. She was on it all morning helping." Carolyn knew Meredith pushed herself this morning staying on it.
"Yes, poor Meredith." Mark said playfully, looking at Derek knowing exactly why he needed to get her to his house.
Derek helped Meredith get up out of the chair keeping an eye on Mark making sure he didn't make any more comments that were inappropriate, but he was on his best behavior because he liked the Shepherd's and he was trying to win over... the daughter of the woman he was falling for.
"Let me get the crutches for you." Derek suggested although he really just wanted to pick her up and carry her to the house.
Hannah looked at Mark, not sure what he was about to do, but decided... it was time to play matchmaker. She was sure she was correct in her assessment of the stolen glances being shared between them all night. "Mr. Mark, why don't you ride with mom to take me to my friend's house?"
Mark looked to Izzie and she just shrugged her shoulders almost in amazement being she was behind Hannah. "I would... love to." Mark said a little unsure, but satisfied Hannah seemed to be ok with the possibility of Mark spending some time with them.
"Ok, that is settled, I am taking Mer home... or to my house. Lunch was amazing as always." Derek said almost hurriedly knowing he couldn't last.
"In a hurry?" Izzie said almost giggling.
Derek shot her a warning look because there were so many things he wanted to say right now, but knew it was not appropriate because Hannah was a smart kid, "Hannah have fun at your friend's house tonight. I am sure your mom will enjoy the evening to herself." Derek said in a very warning tone, helping Meredith balance while putting on her jacket.
"Goodbye you two." Izzie replied not wanting anything else said, but knew she opened it up.
"You guys have fun." Meredith said genuinely, but wanting to get out of there too. Knowing what was awaiting her was... amazing.
They said their goodbyes to the older adults in the room and all 5 walked out of the door together.
"To be young again." Darby said smiling watching them leave.
"Yes, Laramie's newest couples." Carolyn smiled.
"Izzie and Mark were so obvious." Michael added.
"They really were and Hannah, she picked up on it. They don't give that girl enough credit." Carolyn replied.
"Yes and they are cute together, Izzie and Mark." Krista loved seeing Izzie happy.
"So are Meredith and Derek." Darby thought to himself. He was so proud of Meredith and how much she has grown. He wanted nothing more than for her to be happy. She had never been this happy... not when he had seen Meredith and Chris together right before the accident. She had found the love of her life.
"Our son... he has found the women he will marry." Carolyn said almost letting the tear fall that was pooling in her eyes.
"You did well on raising that boy." Darby looked to Michael.
"He is amazing. We are so lucky to have him." Michael said looking to his wife with those loving eyes that he has only had for her.
"We all are so blessed." Krista smiled thinking about it.
"Yes, we are. I... I am lucky to be here." Michael said almost choking up.
"We all are... life if precious and we only get one. So, we need to live it... to the fullest." Darby said.
They sat in the living room... enjoying each other's company. This was what life was about... friends and family. They were lucky to have it all.
Outside, Derek couldn't take it. He grabbed her with both arms, and grabbed the crutches and huskily said, "I can't wait that long... to let you walk yourself to the house. I need you." He said pressing her into his throbbing hard cock…