Chapter Eight: A Proper Reunion

Hey guys I know i said i would update again but i ended up going and spending a couple of days with a friend but here is the next chapter and thanks so much for all the reviews keep them coming :)

Chapter Eight: A Proper Reunion

Meredith sat in front of Mark on the hospital bed in the exam with her legs crossed in underneath her. She was suturing the side of his face; Derek had really connected his fist. The silence between them was soon broken by Cristina entering the room.

"I have a distinct feeling of déjà vu here, only thing is last time Mer, you were holding a mirror and pretty boy here was suturing his own face, which I might add I was rather impressed by." Cristina stood there with her infamous smirk.

Meredith let out a sigh, usually Cristina's witty one liners would cause her to giggle, smile at least, but right then in that moment she had other things on her mind. Cristina sensed this.

"Seriously Mer, you can't be worrying about what McDreamy thinks about this, he cheated on you remember, he was the one who broke you, pretty boy here healed you."

"Stop calling me pretty boy. Don't you have a husband of your own you could be annoying." Mark had tolerated it the first time but there was only so much of Cristina's name calling he could take. He knew it was just Cristina being Cristina he just wasn't in the mood for her.

"He's in surgery and besides I only came to tell Meredith that her father has heard about what happened he is going to come find you as soon as he scrubs out of his surgery, he shouldn't be too long."

Meredith gave her a small smile. "Thanks Cris, he isn't going to be too happy I guess, us making a scene in his hospital."

"Don't worry bout it Mer I think he is going to be less happy about his head of neurology knocking out your husband. I have to go check on some patients so I will catch you later."

Meredith nodded and gave Cristina a quick wave before turning her attention back to Mark. She finished suturing his face and put the instruments on the tray beside the bed. She leaned forward and softly kissed him on the lips.

"I've missed you so much, I'm glad you decided to come surprise me, even if it did mean you got punched in the face by my jealous ex." Meredith let out a little giggle, she didn't find it funny but she was just so happy that Mark was there right in front of her.

"Oh you think these stitches in the side of my face are funny huh, well I'll show you funny." With that Mark grabbed hold of his beautiful wife and tickled her she fell forward onto him, he flipped over so that she was now beneath him, looking deep down into her eyes he had the feeling of deep love that had willed him to come to Seattle. He leant down and kissed her softly and sweetly. Meredith wrapped her arms around her husband and deepened the kiss. She had missed his kisses so much over the last 2 weeks.

So caught up in the moment they both failed to hear Richard and Ellis entering the room.

"Oh god, sorry to interrupt, Mark its good to see you, preferably not on top of my daughter." Richard's naturally booming voice caused Meredith to jump from underneath Mark. She quickly adjusted her sweater that had ridden up and flatten her hair.

Mark got up off the bed to shake Richard's hand. "Good to see you Richard, hospital's looking good. And Ellis how's the wrist?" He gave Ellis a quick hug before wrapping an arm around Meredith who was now standing beside him.

"Oh its getting there, not being able to perform surgery has been driving me crazy though. Meredith has been keeping me company though. How is New York?"

"New York is the same as ever, but it has been a little quiet and lonely without Mer being there so I have just been keeping myself busy with work."

"Come on Daddy I know you and Mom aren't here to make small talk, it's about Derek." Meredith didn't feel like listening to her parents pleasantries she wanted to know what was going to be done about Derek he had no right to treat Mark that way.

"Derek has assured me that he is aware that his outburst was unacceptable and that his behaviour will not be repeated. He also intends on apologising to the both of you. Mer, you should have told him, it wasn't the best way for him to find out."

Meredith looked down at the ground; she knew her father was right. "I chickened out at dinner last night, I told him I was married I just kind of failed to mention that it was Mark. We were having such a nice time catching up; I didn't want to ruin it."

"Wait you had dinner with Derek last night?" Mark couldn't believe this; she had promised him that she would have nothing to do with while she was here. He knew that Derek was still in love with her and would do anything to have her back.

"We will leave you two to it. Come on Richard. You two should come for dinner tonight." Ellis knew better than to get into this one.

"Okay Mom." Meredith watched as her parents left and then turned back to Mark. "It was just dinner, he wasn't going to let up until I agreed I went to get him off my back, I have no intention of encouraging him or whatever."

"But Mer you still went and you broke my promise and I don't understand why you would do that, he hurt you so badly, SURELY you aren't willing to FORGIVE HIM." Without realising it Mark had begun to raise his voice.

Meredith opened her mouth to reply but no words came out, the room began to spin and she felt increasingly light headed. Her body began to sway she had no control and then suddenly everything went black as she strong arms caught her as she fell toward the floor.

"MEREDITH! SOMEONE HELP!!"