"Did you put the turkey on?" Lexie asked as Meredith opened the door to her sister that carried grocery bags.
"Uh?" Meredith replied as she stood to the side as Mark carried a cassorole dish filled with something she didn't know what it was.
"Of course not. I should have came earlier but Mark insisted to take a shower this morning and not last night," Lexie breathed as she sat down the bags.
"Aunt Lexie!" Scarlett squealed as she ran to Lexie.
"Hi love, I have to start food so go play," she smiled as she preheated the oven and started working.
"Beer?" Meredith offered Mark. He laughed and nodded.
"Where is Derek? He should be here to help," Lexie asked.
"Should be here soon," Meredith couldn't help but smile. Every since they had sex, she had seen him almost every night since.
"He can cook, right?" She ask.
"Yep. He's amazing," Meredith replied with her cheeky smile.
"Mark, wanna go see what the kids are up to?" Lexie suggested. He went without a fight.
"Spill," Lexie smirked.
"Nothing to spill," Meredith replied with the same smirk.
"You had sex," she gasp.
"I did. We did. It was amazing," Meredith sighed. She got chills just thinking about the time they spent together.
"I am so happy you guys found each other. Do the kids know yet?" She ask.
"I think the girls are suspicious but CJ is clueless. He just loves having Derek around."
"When are you going to tell them?" She ask.
"I am not sure. I was waiting until it was a real deal but now it is so I don't know anymore," she shrugged. She grabbes a glass and her wine from the fridge and poured herself and Lexie a glass.
"Hey ladies," Derek interupted the pair.
"Hi," Meredith smiled and happily turned her head as he kissed her cheek.
"Where do I start?" He asked.
"You are on stuffing duty. Meredith, you think you can do cranberries?" Lexie joked as she handed her the cranberries.
"Haha. Piece of cake," Meredith rolled her eyes and went to the stove. Mark came back in and patted Derek on the back as he sipped his beer.
"When is Cristina coming?" Mark asked.
"She will probably show up when the food is ready," Meredith joked.
The four laughed and joked, the kids being heard in the playroom playing together. The dinner was nearly done when Cristina and Preston arrived with a bottle of wine and a side dish.
"Derek, get the kids please and make sure they wash their hands," Meredith spoke as she helped Lexie place the food out on the table. They all began to sit in their seats, Meredith fixed a plate for each of her kids and even one for Zoe as she learned what she liked and disliked. Everyone was seated and began making their own plates as rhe kids ate on theirs.
"Thank you guys so much for helping me and the kids through this year. It has been very rough on us and we couldn't have made it through as well as we did without you guys so," Meredith smiled as she thanked everyone.
"I am thankful for this job opportunity, though it may have not been so great at the start but you all accepted me," Derek added on. Meredith smiled as she rested her hand on his. They all began to eat their meals. The kids finished and placed their dishes in the sink before they were bolting back to play.
"Has anyone heard from Alex?" Meredith asked, noticing he didn't join.
"He is at the hospital. I told him I would bring him a plate by on our way home," Lexie said. They continued to chat and sip on their drinks long after the food was gone from their plates. They laughed and joked, enjoying the evening. The men soon gathered to the living area to leave the women alone.
"Does Cristina know about the sex?" Lexie raised her brow.
"You and Mcdreamy had sex?" Cristina let out a small gasp.
"We did. Let's not make a big deal please," Meredith begged.
"I am happy for you Mer," Lexie smiled. She was placing the dishes in the dishwasher while Meredith was putting food away.
"I am glad you found someone," Cristina spoke as she sipped on her beer.
"He really is great. CJ adores him, they are like two peas in a pod. I think we are going to tell them tonight," Meredith admitted.
"Let me know how it goes. We have to get going. Black friday shopping, what should i get your kids? Cristina asked as she threw her empty bottle in the trash.
"I don't know. Scarlett is getting one of those American Girl dolls from me so maybe clothes for the doll?" Meredith shrugged. Cristina nodded, saying her goodbye before leaving.
"So we gotta go take Alex his food. Let me know how the kids react. I am sure they will be thrilled," Lexie smiled. She hugged Meredith.
"Thank you for everything. I am glad you decided to be my sister," Meredith chuckled. She walked Mark and Lexie out the door before coming back into the home. She went to the living area where the girls were playing with their dolls.
"Room for one more?" Meredith ask.
"Of course mommy!" Scarlett giggled as she handed Meredith her favorite doll and the girls giggled as Meredith played along with them.
Derek went to walk back into the room when he was stopped at the door way. A smile grew across his face while he watched the three play. His heart grew three times the size. He could spend every day watching Meredith play with his daughter, accepting her almost like she was her own.
"Daddy, come play princess with us!" Zoe spoke up when she noticed her father.
"Oh no thank you. Meredith and I need to finish some things in the kitchen then we can watch a movie," Derek smiled. The girls smiled and giggled as Meredith followed him to the kitchen. As soon as they walked into the room, he grabbed her into an embrace and kissed her. She smiled against his lips and pressed them deeper into his.
"I could kiss these lips all day," she breathed against his lips.
"Me too," he placed one more kiss before pulling away.
"I want to tell them. Tonight. Then you can stay the night," she raised her brow.
"Ok," he nodded. He went to find CJ and Meredith went to gather the girls. They met in the living room.
"So before we watch the movie, we have something to tell you," Derek started.
"Me and Derek are dating," Meredith said.
"Are you guys going to get married?" Scarlett asked.
"I uh-" Meredith got flustered at the question.
"We haven't talked about it yet. This is new for both of us," he explained.
"Can we have more sleepovers now that we are going to be sisters?" Zoe asked excited.
"As long as Meredith wants us here Zoe," Derek smiled at Meredith.
"Can we watch Incredibles?" CJ asked, not really grasping the concept that was going to change.
"Sure bud," Derek smiled. The girls hopped on one of the sofa's together, cuddling up under the same blanket. Meredith sat next to Derek, snuggling tl his side with CJ cuddled into her arms. The girls fell asleep before CJ, he was gone not long after them.
"You gonna stay the night?" Meredith whispered, hoping for a yes.
"I guess. I am going to carry CJ to his room," he whispered back as he carefully scooped him up and carried him to his room. Meredith got up and woke the girls up, telling them to go sleep in Scarlett's room. She quietly made it to her room, Derek following. She smiled at him as she removed her shirt and winked. He raised his brows, quickly removing his own shirt before grabbing her up.
"I can't wait to wake up in your arms," she whispered against him.
"Me either," he groaned as he scooped her into his arms and laid her on the bed. She couldn't wait to do this more often, her life was slowly coming back together.