DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN GREY'S ANATOMY, I wish I did.

After the shower, Meredith took it upon herself to look around her new home. Someone did a very nice job decorating the house. The kitchen was very nice with all of the stainless steel appliances. The family room had big, comfy furniture. The formal living room was so impeccable, she was afraid to walk into. The library was morse than impressive. The house was beautiful, but it wasn't her. She would much rather have a smaller house with some land, maybe by a lake. She had always wanted a wrap around porch, and horses. She loved to watch them run. She was busy daydreaming when John came down the stairs.

John: So, did you look around?

Meredith: Yes, It's huge! Who decorated?

John: One of the law partner's had his wife find someone. Some well-known personal decorator from Los Angeles. It's all for you Mer. I just want you to be happy.

Meredith: So what are we supposed to drive? I have to have something to take to work.

They had turned in their leased cars in Boston. She had driven an Audi TT. She didn't really like it, but it was expensive and John paid for it. John drove a Jaguar. He had to drive something nice, to keep up appearances. John worked hard for what they had, and he didn't mind showing it off. He would let Meredith buy anything she wanted. She wasn't that type of girl. Any other woman would have shopped to death and not been working their butt of in Med School.

John: Well I was thinking we could do that today. Anything you want, Its yours!

Meredith: Are we leasing this time, or buying?

John: I am going to lease something, but we are buying yours...you drive too much to pay mileage overages!

Meredith: Well, we need to get it done. It will stress me out too much If we do it at the last minute. I have to work tomorrow. I have to work tomorrow. Not school, this is my job. Oh my God! I can't believe I made it. I made it to Seattle Grace!

John: I always knew you would, babe. You are the smartest and dare I say hottest woman I've ever known. So what, do you have in mind, as far as a vehicle?

Meredith: I think I want a Jeep. I love Jeeps. They're so rustic.

John: (Picks up the phone and calls for a cab.) OK then, that's where we will go.

John and Meredith make small talk in the cab on the way there. Seattle looked like an interesting place. Meredith thought she would like it here. On the way to the dealership she noticed Seattle Grace Hospital, where she would be working tomorrow. She made a mental note of how to get there. The pulled up to the dealership and she was looking at all of the cars.

Dealer: Can I help you with anything?

John: I think my wife here is interested in a car.

Dealer: Ma'am, do you have anything in mind?

Meredith: I think I like the Commander.

Dealer: How would you like to take one for a test drive?

Meredith: Sounds good.

Meredith gave John the ride of his life in the Jeep. He was always the one that drove. He had taught her, but he always made it a point to let her know he was the best driver of the two. Meredith goes home with Black Limited Jeep Commander. It was loaded, everything she wanted. John had her drop him at a Mercedes dealership where he picked out a convertible. Meredith loved her new car, it fit her personality perfectly. She wasn't the flashy type. The Jeep was perfect. After a while John came home. Meredith liked his new car, but she'd never admit it.

Meredith: Let's order some pizza. We're getting what I want this time!

John: No anchovies?

Meredith: (Scrunches her nose.) No! You don't like those either.

John: Maybe I do.

Meredith: No you don't.

John: Maybe you're right! So what will it be?

Meredith: Pepperoni and mushroom.

John: I can deal with that.

The pizza had arrived about an hour later. It was good, but they had a place in Boston that no one could beat. They both ate away, they were starved.

Meredith: I should probably do some shopping on Wednesday. Ya know, since we have no groceries.

John: But you don't cook, Sweetie. (She smacks him.) I really think we should hire some help.

Meredith: What?!

John: You know just to keep the place up, cook a few meals, and do the shopping. It's a big house, and you are going to be very busy with your internship.

Meredith: I don't know, I like the control. I can't imagine having someone in my house. That is weird. We are not those kind of people. For God's sake you grew up in lower middle class home. Not even my Mother had a maid!

John: Well, at least think about it. It would just be easier for both of us.

Meredith: I will, think about it. I need to get to bed. I have work in the morning. Goodnight.

John: Goodnight. (He kisses her on the cheek.)

Meredith heads up to her room, almost forgetting where it was. She pulls the covers back praying that she will fall asleep tonight. With all of the stress from the move, and the job, she doubts that she will. Within ten minutes she was sleeping soundly.

:::DREAM/FLASHBACK:::

Meredith dials her Mother's cellphone number.

Meredith: Mother? (Meredith is bawling.)

Ellis: Yes, Mer.

Meredith: I can't marry John.

Ellis: (Extremely agitated) WHAT? The wedding is in two days!! I didn't pay for all this, for nothing! What is the problem?

Meredith: He...He...I...I caught him, with another woman, in our bed.

Ellis: Oh my gosh. We need to talk about this, meet me at the hospital in the cafeteria, in fifteen minutes.

Meredith: OK... (She is still bawling.)

Meredith is driving way too fast but she is just so upset. She is hoping her Mother will make her feel better. She should have known better.

Ellis: So what's going on? Come on, let's go to my office. You are embarrassing me!

Meredith is still crying heavily. Several nurses and doctors are staring, and Ellis didn't know what to do to calm her daughter. They make it to the office. It is very plain, nothing to make it personal. Typical of Ellis, she has a hard time sharing her emotions. If she had any at all.

Meredith: I can't marry him. He cheated on me!

Ellis: What exactly happened? (Meredith explained how John thought she was having an affair with her gay friend, and out of anger and jealousy picked up a girl in a bar.)

Ellis: Meredith! Suck it up and be a woman! He loves you. You have been with him since grade school. Now he is going to law school. He is smart. He is going to be a top notch attorney. You will not find anyone better who will put up with your shit. You need someone who can provide you with a comfortable lifestyle. I know you think you can make it, but honey, you don't have what it takes to be a surgeon. I don't even think you can make it through med school, you don't have the dedication. If you give him a chance, he can make you happy. He is the right choice, give him another chance!

Meredith: I can't believe you! I thought you would be on my side!

Ellis: I just paid for this wedding. You are going to do this! All of my colleagues are going to be there!

Meredith: (Knowing her Mother is just going to upset her more.) I have to go...

Ellis: I will see you Saturday morning at the church!

I can't believe she is doing this to me. Maybe she is right. Maybe I can't do better. John was the love of my life and he threw it all away. He couldn't even trust me enough ask me about it before sleeping with someone else.

Meredith goes back to their apartment. John is sitting o the sofa. He eyes are puffy, he had obviously been crying. The curtains were pulled shut, and the room was dark.

John: Mer! You came back. God, I am so sorry. I love you so much...

Meredith: (Puts her hand up) I don't want to hear it. We are getting married on Saturday. (He puts his arms around her and hugs her. Her face is cold and she looks dead inside.)

John: I knew you still loved me. I can make you happy! We will be like we were before.

Meredith: OK...(she feels so betrayed be everyone.)

:::END OF FLASHBACK:::