Even though the ending many not be what any of you wanted, it is the ending that had to come. I've thought about writing an epilogue even though I actually finished this story a long time ago. In the fic world, on October 10th, Derek will have been dead for a year. The epilogue may be a sort of closure, but I'll only write it if you guys want me to, so when you review, just tell me if you want one.
Thank you so much for being with me throughout this whole story. I know it was a crazy ride and as it got close to the end, I wouldn't have blamed any of you for leaving. This story wasn't originally going to end this way, but it just kind of shows that you never know where life is going to take you. Even if Derek died, that doesn't mean that Meredith and Derek have died, because love is not mortal. It is my belief that true love never dies. So, I hope that you guys don't regret getting wrapped up in this story, despite it's unhappy ending.
Since many of you guys had asked for the songs used in this story over time, I decided to post a list.
Timeless by Kate Havnevik- Title
When You Love Someone by Bryan Adams- Chapter 2: Meredith & Jacob
Don't Forget Me by Way Out West- Chapter 7: Derek follows Meredith to airport (flashback)
How to Save a Life by The Fray- Chapter 8: Meredith falls apart on the elevator with Derek
Somewhere Only We Know by Keane- Chapter 9: Jacob questioning Meredith about her feelings for Derek
Love is by Brian McKnight and Vanessa Williams- Chapter 11:Meredith and Derek admit their feelings of love and kiss… all in an elevator!
Trouble Sleeping by The Perishers- Chapter 15: Meredith dreams of Derek and Jacob pries her for answers.
The Fear You Won't Fall by Joshua Radin- Chapter 16: Derek comes to Meredith at her apartment…. Again.
You're Still the One by Shania Twain- Chapter 21: Meredith and Derek return to Seattle
What Can I Say by Brandi Carlile- Chapter 23: The suffering everyone endured after Meredith left (flashback)
Someday Never Comes by Brandi Carlile- Chapter 24: Meredith's lonely nights in New York and the beginning of Jacob
Far Away by Nickelback- Chapter 27: Meredith gets drunk and Derek saves her.
Grey Street by Dave Matthews Band- Chapter 30: Meredith begins to think she's like her father after seeing Finn and falls apart
Rather Be Wine Drunk by The City on Film- Chapter 30: Derek follows her when she leaves for Joes and takes care of her.
Unlike Me by Kate Havnevik- Chapter 44: Meredith and Derek dancing in their living room until he blacks out.
When Somebody Loves You by Alan Jackson- Chapter 47: Derek going to surgery and Meredith's thoughts while waiting for his return.
Fix You by Coldplay- Chapter 65: Meredith's break down, Amiee's return home, and George's realization that Meredith isn't going to forgive him.
One More Day by Diamond Rio- Chapter 75: Derek's funeral