Title: Retracing Steps
Author: MissMouseMD
Rating: T (naughty language)
Disclaimer: Don't own it.
A/N: Sorry I took so long! It's the end of the school year, and I got really busy. And plus, I wasn't exactly in the MerDer mood, after this Sunday's episode. I was so mad at him! Anyway, so this really is the last chapter, and I hope you guys enjoyed this!
Finally
He walks into the trailer.
Drops the keys on the table.
Opens the refrigerator.
Pulls out a beer.
He notices his voicemail flashing.
He groans.
But walks over and plays it, anyway.
"Derek, it's me, Meredith. Listen, I kept waiting for you to call, but you never did. Anyway, I'm leaving tomorrow. Flight's at three. So, call me, okay? Or at least come to the airport to say goodbye. I'd really like to see you again. Bye."
His face turns white.
"Oh, SHIT!"
Desperately, he dials her number.
No one answers.
She's left already.
The only way he can catch her is by going to the airport.
He gets in the car.
And hopes against hope that her flight gets delayed.
…
She hasn't said a word the whole car ride.
She's afraid that if she opens her mouth, she'll start bawling.
And she won't be able to stop.
When they get to the airport, she carries Adrienne.
Izzie takes the suitcases.
Her flight leaves in forty five minutes.
So she has some time to kill.
…
He's probably going to get pulled over before he actually gets to the airport.
He doesn't care about speed limits.
Or red lights.
He can't miss her.
She can't leave.
…
Izzie had to stay behind, once she went through security.
She bought some trashy magazines for the trip.
And some cheesy romance novels.
She's all set to go.
Except for one thing.
She doesn't want to leave.
And she really doesn't want to leave him.
…
He rushes into the airport.
To the nearest counter.
"I need a ticket."
"Where to, sir?"
"I don't care. I want the cheapest ticket you have."
The airline employee looks at him strangely.
"It's a long story. Could you just do it, please?"
She complies.
The time it takes to process seems agonizingly slow.
Finally, she hands him the ticket.
He runs to get in line at security.
…
"Last call for flight 247."
Damn it.
That's her flight.
She looks around.
He's nowhere in sight.
He didn't come.
She picks up Adrienne.
Walks toward her flight.
…
She hands her ticket to the flight attendant.
Holds Adrienne close.
The lady smiles at the little girl.
And hands her the ticket stubs.
"Seats 12A and 12B."
She nods.
Goes to board the plane.
A voice stops her.
"Meredith."
She turns around.
It's him.
He came.
She wants to run over.
Give him a hug.
Never let go.
But she's rooted to the spot.
Mouth slightly open in shock.
So he comes to her.
…
He made it.
He can't believe it.
He actually made it.
He walks toward her.
She's just standing there.
Looking at him.
Her daughter is pulling at her arm.
She doesn't seem to notice.
Finally, he's right in front of her.
"Meredith."
"Derek."
Without a second thought, he pulls her close.
She wraps her arms around him.
The people in the airport are staring at them oddly.
But they don't care.
Because they've been waiting for this for five years.
And finally, everything's okay again.
A/N: Review, please!