Chapter 70:
May 16, 2026-
"What are you doing here?" Cristina asked as she saw Meredith walk down the hall of the hospital.
"Derek has been admitted to the hospital," Meredith said sadly.
"Do Celine and Aimee know?"
"How do you tell your children that their father has cancer for the second time? They can't handle this. Celine won't go to Dartmouth and Aimee won't have her baby. I can't let them sacrifice their dreams and lives. I'm just going to wait a little longer."
"Waiting isn't always the best thing to do," Cristina responded.
"What else can I do, Cristina?" Meredith asked before continuing her walk down the hall.