Three weeks had past since the accident and Meredith was still in a coma. The doctors were baffled as to why she hadn't woken yet; many people wake up after only a few days, at least the ones who sustained injuries like Meredith's.
"Richard, I don't understand why Meredith hasn't woken yet. She didn't receive a devastating head injury, she should respond to me. Please Richard, I need answers. Not only is she one of your best interns, but also she is my wife and carrying my child. I can't lose them Richard! Can you understand what I mean?" Derek said as his eyes started to water.
"It has been three long weeks! She is now over eight months pregnant, that baby is going to be coming out soon and has small chances of survival with Meredith being in the condition that she is in. You know that very well Richard, we could very well lose Meredith and the baby very soon." Derek continued as he looked at Webber's sympathetic face.
"Derek, I am sorry. But you know that we are doing everything possible to help Meredith, but there isn't much more we can do. All we can do right now Derek is pray. You don't think it kills me to see her like that? I changed her diapers Derek! I saw her first steps, the tears in her eyes on her first day of kindergarten; I was even there for her first heartbreak. I helped raise her; she is like a daughter to me. I was more of a father to her than her own father, Thatcher. Heck, I was her mother's lover; I love Meredith as if she really was mine. Sometimes, I pretend she is my daughter. That is my grandchild too Derek. I am praying and I know you should too. Derek, I know I am your superior. But, we are the closest things Meredith has to a real family, except Ellis. Has anyone told Ellis about Meredith?" Webber questioned Derek as he and Derek took a seat in Webber's office.
"I did, I went and saw her a week ago. She recalled Meredith but not for long. Her memory is better than it should be. It still doesn't help though, Meredith is being deprived of the precious moments she has with her mother. Eventually her mother is going to get worse. I'm actually going to bring Ellis in her tomorrow. She needs to see Meredith. I will do anything to help my wife." Derek said as he got up and started to walk out.
"Oh and Richard?" Derek began as he turned around before walking through the doorway, "I won't live without her." With that, Derek walked out and headed towards Meredith's room.
Richard sat there and thought about the situation on hand. He didn't know what he would do if Meredith died, he knew he would lose the best intern he had and his best surgeon. He didn't think that the hospital could handle that, nor could he for that matter.
Derek walked into Meredith's room and saw her still body on the bed, hurting him very much inside.
"Hey there Meredith, it is such a nice day outside, it is March, spring is on its' way. When you wake up, we are going on a ferryboat ride and we will have our little girl with us. She is going to love ferryboats as much as we do. We can even take a nice long drive down the coast one weekend in the new car. Well, actually that is one of three surprises that are waiting for you when you come home. I can't wait for you to see them. You are going to love each an every one of them, there might even be more. I love you Meredith," Derek said as he kissed her forehead then glanced at her belly.
He placed his hand on her belly and bent down to talk to their baby inside her, "Hello sweetie, it's daddy. I hope your doing ok in there, daddy and the doctors here at Seattle Grace are doing all they possibly can to make sure you and mommy stay with us. Pretty soon you will join us out here, I can't wait to see you. I am going to spoil you rotten, you and your mother. Don't tell mommy the surprises I have for her, but I want you to know. Well the first surprise is, daddy got a new car. The old one was totaled and gave daddy bad memories, so he went and bought a Lexus SUV. It is in the driveway of our house, waiting for you and mommy to wake up. Daddy won't drive around in it till you guys are there with him. Right now daddy is driving mommy's jeep; it makes him feel closer to mommy. The second surprise is that daddy finished your nursery. You are going to love it! Daddy even went shopping and bought you some clothes. I want to enjoy it while you let me pick out your clothes, I hope you like them. I'm sure when you are a teenager, you'll hate anything I pick out. The third surprise is that daddy booked him and mommy on a cruise this summer. You can come too; we will see how well you could adjust. If you don't come, you get to visit Aunt Izzie, Uncle George, or even Uncle Richard. He'd love to be able to spend time with you." Derek said as he rubbed Meredith's belly and rubbed his hand against it.
"What do you think of mommy's surprises, little one?" Derek said with his ear on the belly, he could hear a heartbeat and felt a kick.
"I guess that means you approve. Your like your mother, very smart." Derek said with a chuckle.
"Well, I know how pre-natal babies like to sleep, so maybe you had better take a nap. You have to be rested for all the people who are going to be bugging you for the first few weeks of your life. You are the first baby for mommy and daddy and that is exciting for a lot of people. I love you baby girl," Derek said as he kissed Meredith's belly and sat in the seat next to the bed, grabbing Meredith's hand.
"I hope you wake up soon Meredith. Life is so lonely without you; I can't and won't live without you or our daughter by my side. I don't even like sleeping in our bed, I sleep on the couch or I sleep here. I haven't cooked a meal in ages; In fact, I had to toss a few things out in the kitchen. I am hopeless without you, I have forgotten how to take care of myself. I need you here to tell me what I should wear and how to do things around the house. I cleaned and nearly took the drapes down when I tried vacuuming. You would have had a great time laughing at my futile attempts to clean. A neurosurgeon like me having a hard time cleaning the house, funny isn't it? I'm sorry for all the trouble I have cause you Meredith. Please, just wake up. I need you."
Addison stood in the doorway, jealous at the scene in front of her. She was very jealous; Meredith and Derek certainly were tough. Derek loved Meredith more than she figured he had ever loved her. Of course, Meredith admired Derek. She could tell when she first met the woman, that shocked face on Meredith gave it away. Addison had to get over the past couple of years, she had already built a road into hell, and she wasn't about to pave it.
"Good morning Derek, how is Meredith this morning?' Addison asked looking at her ex-husband holding his wife's hand and looking very sad.
"Addison, you have impeccable timing, you know that? You always have." Derek said as he gave Meredith another kiss.
"Don't worry Derek, I am here to see if there are any changes in mother or baby and there aren't so I will leave you alone now. Bye Derek," Addison waved as she walked out of the room.
"Later Addison," he responded, grateful she didn't stick in the room for too long. He was appreciative at her kindness in the past few weeks but he wanted to be alone with Meredith.
"Sorry for the little interruption, Addison was just making sure you were ok. I am sorry, but she is very good at what she does and I am actually glad that Richard called her and I know you would be too, considering she is keeping an eye on our baby. You have such a big heart; I know you would accept her being here taking care of our baby. That is one reason why I love you." He said as he rubbed his thumb on her face.
"You remember when you found the lost kitten and searched all over for its' rightful owner, finally finding the little girl whom he belonged to you? You are one of the kindest people I know Meredith." He said as he held her hand again.
Suddenly, he felt a squeeze and heard Meredith murmur.
"Meredith! Your awake!" Derek exclaimed happily as he looked into her opening eyes.
"Derek, what happened?" she said groggily as she looked back into his eyes.
"There was an accident, and you were injured and have been in a coma for three weeks. We have been so worried," he told her.
"How's the baby?" Meredith cried out as she tried to sit up.
"She's fine, don't worry. She is still safe in your womb," Derek said as Meredith placed her hand on her belly. "I can feel her now, she is here. I'm so relieved she survived the accident. It is a miracle." Meredith said as she grabbed Derek's hand.
"Meredith, I am going to get Richard in here. He can check you out and determine when you can come home."
"Ok, but be right back. I've been out of it, I'd like you here with me." Meredith said as Derek dodged out to find Webber.
"Richard!" Derek screamed as he ran out of breath into Webber's office, "It's Meredith!"
"What Derek! Is she ok, what happened?" Webber said he went up quickly to check on her.
"No! Nothing's wrong! She's awake!"
An hour later, a majority of the intern and doctors at Seattle Grace could be found in Meredith Shepard's room.
"It is interesting," Webber said he finished up the exam on Meredith. "Healthy as can be. I'd like her to stay here another night but she can go home tomorrow. You're her husband Derek, so you can keep an eye on her. It really is amazing how you Meredith can be in a coma for three weeks and wake up without any damage. I know it isn't uncommon but for awhile there, we didn't think you were going to make it," he finished.
"Your baby is doing perfectly fine too. Her heart rate is normal; she is developing normally and can be expected to go full term. Congratulations you two," Addison said as she smiled at Meredith, who smiled back.
Later that night, while Derek was on a food run for Meredith, Addison came in to see how Meredith was doing.
"Thank you for all your help Addison. I know we aren't on the best of speaking terms, but you helped save my life and I am very grateful for that. Thank you." Meredith said with a smile.
"Your welcome Meredith, just do one thing for me. Don't take what you have for granted. Derek loves you so much, I'm glad he found you. You are everything to him. Take care of him." Addison said as she sat down next to Meredith.
"I promise I will Addison. I love him too, more than anyone can comprehend."
"Good, and one more thing I am staying till you deliver. Your daughter you're carrying is still my patient and I have to see for myself that she is ok." Addison said with a smile.
"Fine, you can stay." Meredith said as she smiled back.
Derek walked in a few minutes later carrying a Subway sandwich, which Meredith craved very much. "Mmmmm, steak and cheese, my favorite!" Meredith exclaimed as she dug into her sandwich.
Addison left, knowing the two needed some time alone.
"I love you Dr. Meredith Grey Shepard."
"I love you too Dr. Derek Shepard!"
Possible TBA
I will probably add one more chapter soon! I have been so busy with my term papers; I have to write a 60-page paper for Humanities! I might as well write a book.
I'll have the chapter up soon, hopefully tonight or tomorrow.