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As Derek and Finn move closer Meredith begins to comprehend the significance of her decision. She knows that both men care for her, perhaps even love her. But she knows, having learnt it from a very young age, that love isn't enough. Love doesn't conquer all as previous believed. Hell, her mother loved her yet that didn't make her a good mother. Her father supposedly loved her but he still abandoned her. No, love wasn't the key, hard work, good timing and just plain old luck were the keys to a successful relationship.
So she turns to Finn.
'Finn, I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you. You're a great guy and I really did think we had a chance. But I'm not in love with you.' The words flood out of Meredith's mouth before she even knows how they were formed.
'We'll never have a future together. I really am too scary and damaged. But one day you're going to meet the perfect woman for you. You've got so much to give. I'm so sorry. You don't deserve this. I don't deserve you'
Finn looks at her. 'Well I guess I don't have to ask who hurt you anymore do I?' he says gloomily. 'I always knew you weren't giving me everything.' He looks to Derek. 'Take care of her will you? She's one scarily damaged lady.'
Derek gives him the slightest nod. With that Finn turns around and walks out of the hospital doors.
Derek turns to her. 'I'm leaving Addison, Meredith. The moment I see her I'll end it. I've been fooling myself the whole time. I never should have chosen her over you. I love you and I only love the memories I have of her. My relationship with her is long over. I want you, I love you.'
Meredith looks at him. Instead of the look of happiness he was expecting he sees the fire in her eyes.
'Do you really think that after you decide that I'm good enough for you I'll just run straight back into your arms? Tonight was a mistake, a lapse of judgement and a moment of weakness. You know that I love you but love isn't enough. You were the one who confirmed that for me. Love doesn't conquer all Derek. So leave your wife. Leave Addison. She doesn't deserve to be treated like this. Just don't expect me to me waiting for you with open arms the second you sign those divorce papers.'
With that she turned in a huff only to see George standing on the stairwell.
'Meredith, it's Izzy, we need to take her home.'
Without a look back Meredith walked swiftly away, leaving Derek puzzled and hurt.