Disclaimer: I own nothing of the Grey's Anatomy cast members, but I did create Meredith's crazy family, so don't jack 'em...or else.

Mitsuko: The other night, I was in freakin' GA heaven...I went to this site on Derek/Meredith thing called "Forbidden". It was soo awesome...The 1st season DVD is coming out on Valentine's Day, so I'm really glad about that...By the way, thanks for the reviews! They are the people that actually take time and do feedback on my stories, which make me a better writer for future pieces. Did you (authors) notice that there are thousands of hits on your stories and yet just few reviews (compared to the hits)? I mean, c'mon, people, if you want your updates, you gotta tell the writer how much you want them! Okay, this is just me rambling, you probably wanna get to the story, so here goes! Oh, yeah, I'm changing Haylie, one of Meredith's nieces' name. I've seen it on waay too many fanfics, it's Rebecca now--Becky for short...Couldn't really think of a better one, so it'll have to do.

Chapter 3: Meet the Greys

(December 22, 5:00 A.M.). Another new day at Seattle Grace--it was a normal working day for the five surgical interns, but it was Christmas Eve's Eve's Eve (look at the date thingy), so the Surgical Department was a little generous towards their hard-working employees. Dr. Webber allowed his workers to do a 20-hour shift instead of 48, and Bailey shaved off a couple of hours from Meredith's shift so she can pick up her family from the airport.

In the Locker Room...

"Wow, Evil Mistress, what the hell happened to you?" Cristina asked while they were in the locker room. "You're, like...happy.."

"It's because her family's coming today, and she's excited to come," Izzie piped in.

"Apparently it's just not her..Listen, Izz, do we have to do anything special at this thingy on Eve?"

"I don't know yet, but just bring yourself. I'm cooking."

"Why would I cook? I don't cook."

"Sorry. Bailey and Sheperd asked that question and I just thought that--"

"Never mind."

"PEOPLE! THE LOCKER ROOM IS FOR CHANGING, NOT CHITCHATTING. GET YOUR ASSES OUT HERE!" yelled Bailey.

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Wow, she really IS happy, thought Dr. McDreamy. Look at her green eyes light up like there's no tomorrow...Has she moved on like she said, or is it just because it's Christmas and Meredith wants to show everyone what she's supposed to feel? Good thing though..I can't stand seeing her looking like crap anymore, but even then, she still looks like an angel from above... Oh my God, Addison, the poor girl's already been through that a million times, no need to stare her up and down like that! Good job, Meredith. Unnerved my wife with your smile...I wish I was still there to cover it with mine...

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After the Shift, December 22, 11:00 P.M.

"Where the hell is Cal already?" Meredith looked at her watch at Seattle Domestic Airport. Out of the rushing and hugging people and the luggage, she saw a 6"1 man with a duffel bag and a suitcase. "Ethan!" she waved at the 23-yr-old as he ran towards her and scooped her up in his arms.

"How're you doing, Auntie?" he said.

"Fine, fine, where's your dad? I thought he was supposed to come here with you," Meredith mrrphed on her nephew's pullover.

"Oh, he said his flight was delayed--He's coming tomorrow, just in time for the party. Dad said Mom and my sisters and brother are alright with it."

"Damn! Oh, OK, then, how about we go on home Ethan, and you rest, and we wait for the stupid old man to come here. Sound good to you?" Meredith pulled back.

"Yeah! Can't wait to see the big house again..."

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December 23, 12:00 P.M.

Ethan groggily went to the kitchen. He was damn well hungry and refreshed for the extra sleep. Still hungry though..

"Oh my fuckin' God, Meredith," Izzie whispered to her ear as he prepared cereal clad in a gray shirt and boxer shorts. "If you take the shirt off, he looks exactly like a model from Calvin Klein. If I was ten years younger..."

"Don't even think about it, Isobel Marie Stevens. Get your damn paws off my nephew," Meredith whispered fiercely, half amused. She was well aware of her nephew's appearance, and she was also familiar with girls throwing themselves at him.

"G'morning Eth," Meredith called out. "What time is that bastard gonna be here? We need to pick him up."

"Dad? Well, I think he said they're coming around 10 tonight."

George was at the foot at the stairs. "Was that McDreamy?"

"No, that's Ethan," Izzie said dreamily. As if on cue, the tall man walked into the living room.

"Holy crap." was all George could muster.

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"Hey, you guys!" Meredith again at the airport, waving at the lost-looking family.

"Aunt Meredith!" a little fourteen-year old girl was the first one to reach her, enveloping her in a hug. The rest of her clan followed, save for a 17-yr old girl.

"So glad to see you all!" Meredith declared as she planted a kiss on top of every one of her brother's kids. "Kirsten, what's up?" she nodded towards the woman beside Cal.

"Just fine. Tired, mostly."

"Well, I guess you all need your sleep, coming all the way from New York. Let's go back to the house." Meredith hoisted one of the bigger luggages and helped them back on the way to her car.

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I wonder what Meredith's doing now...Probably just decorating for that big party tomorrow. I wish...I wish..

"Would this look good on me?" Addison asked Derek, interrupting his thoughts.

"Yes, that's fine, very good," Derek muttered. His wife came back from the bathroom in her silky salmon pj's the exact shade as her scrubs.

"So, I was thinking, because it's nearing Christmas and all, do you wanna--?" Addison trailed off, doodling on Derek's chest.

"No, Addy, I just want to go to sleep. As in the one where you close your eyes and stop voluntary movements."

"OK," she huffed. Probably thinking about Grey again. Won't he ever realize that I'm the woman he wants?

I know it wasn't really that good. I felt sorry to leave y'all hangin like this, but the next chapter's gonna be the party itself. About 95 positive. I'm too busy right now...Oh, and I am doing a sequel on this fic. It's gonna be called The Lies Within. It'll be soo much better than this one I'm doin right now, probably because it's all I can think about in the first place.