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Meredith wasn't ready to go home. She didn't want to talk to John about it. She decided to go to Joe's. She had been there a few times, and she really needed a drink. As she walked out the doors of the hospital everyone was watching her, pitying her. The Emerald City Bar wasn't that busy. It was about 6:30pm. Most of the other interns wouldn't be leaving the hospital for awhile.

Joe: Hey Mer. You OK?

Meredith: I don't want to talk about it.

Joe: Well, what will it be?

Meredith: Tequila.

Joe pours her a shot and puts the bottle back.

Meredith: No, no, the whole bottle.

Joe: You sure you can handle that?

Meredith: After the day I just had, oh yes.

Joe: OK. (He sets the bottle in front of her.)

Meredith keeps throwing back shot after shot. The bar is getting busier. A man sits down next to her.

Man: Can I buy you a drink?

Meredith: Nope.

Man: Would you like some company?

Meredith: Nope.

Man: OK then. Have a good night. (Her excuses himself.)

The interns from Seattle Grace Hospital come in and see Meredith sitting there. They all join her. Izzie sits next to her and rubs her back.

Izzie: I'm so sorry Mer. Are you OK?

Meredith: I am fine. This is nothing new. I haven't talked to my mother in six years.

Izzie: What happened six years ago?

Meredith: I really don't want to talk about it. I am sure you all heard the real Ellis Grey today. She is a great person. I mean great, loving, kind hearted, a real joy. (She grumbles.)

Cristina: I can't believe you didn't freaking tell me! I thought I was your damn person! What else are you keeping from us?

George: Are you really a secret agent?

Alex: With super powers?

Meredith chuckles. She hopes Cristina will forget that she asked what else she was keeping from them. She didn't want them to know about her failed marriage. They would probably judge her. She was just so tired of being unhappy, and so tired of being angry. She doesn't notice Derek and Preston have also come to Joe's they are in the corner playing darts.

Alex: Well I'm going to play some darts.

George: Me too. (He didn't know how to talk girl, and he figured Meredith was better off talking to Izzie and Cristina.)

Meanwhile over at the dart board:

Derek: I feel so bad for her. Can you believe what Ellis said? I knew she was cold, but my God.

Preston: I never thought I would see that side of her. She went way overboard in there.

Alex: She's damn lucky that Thompson didn't lose it and beat the crap out of her. Hey I wonder why her name is Thompson?

George: It was probably her Dad's last name or Ellis' maiden name. Who knows? What's the difference?

Derek: George, you're probably right.

Back with the girls...

Izzie: Mer, maybe you should slow down a little, you have to work tomorrow!

Meredith: I can handle it. (She was getting a little tipsy.)

Cristina: Iz, leave her alone, she'll be fine. (Cristina wasn't drinking at all.)

After getting no information from Meredith, Izzie and Alex decide to go home, as does George. It is getting late and they all have to work tomorrow. Cristina excuses to herself to play darts will Burke. She knows if Meredith is anything like her, she probably wants to be left alone. Derek come to the bar to talk to Meredith.

Joe: What can I get ya?

Derek: I'll have a double scotch, single malt. (Looks over at Meredith.) Tequila is no good for you, and it's no fun to wake up to in the morning.

Meredith: So I've heard. Are you this nice to all of the interns? I barely know you.

Derek: Nope, only the troubled daughters of Psychotic Surgeons! Besides, to know me is to love me.

Meredith: (Laughs) You encounter a lot of those? Daughters of Psychotic Surgeons.

Derek: No, not really.

Meredith: Are you flirting with me? In a bar?

Derek: Maybe.

Meredith: Class, I like that in a boss.

Derek: You will need a ride home. Do you want me to take you?

Meredith: Nope, I think I can handle it.

Derek: You can't drive in your condition.

Meredith: I'm not silly, I'll get a cab.

Derek: Well, I need to get going.

Meredith: OK, thanks for being so Mc Dreamy.

Derek:. Mc Dreamy?

Meredith: Oh you weren't supposed to know that. You're Mc Dreamy.

Derek: Is that a good thing?

Meredith: Yep, I think so. Goodnight.

Derek: Goodnight. (Puts his hand on her shoulder)

Meredith is surprised. She feels something every time he touches her. Like sparks. I am married I should not feel this way! She downs a few more shots and the alcohol has really taken it's toll on her. Cristina and Burke are finishing up their dart game and getting ready to go home. Cristina walks up to Meredith and realizes she is getting severely impaired.

Meredith: Joe, can you call me a cab? (Joe looks at Cristina.)

Cristina: Mer, I don't think you should take a cab. I will drive you home. (No one is sure where she lives and they do not want her to be attacked getting into her home. Besides, she can barely walk.)

Meredith: No, no I will be fine.

Cristina: I insist, I will drive your car, and take a cab home. (Burke and Cristina had driven together that morning.)

Burke: Meredith please let Cristina drive you, it would make us all feel better.

Meredith: OK, fine.

She handed Cristina her keys. Cristina and Burke help Meredith walk to the hospital parking lot. As they get to the car Cristina a Burke are both thinking the same thing: How does Meredith afford this new car. With all of the student loans and the minimal intern pay it can't be easy.

Burke: You got it?

Cristina: Yeah. I will call a cab when I get there. See you in a little bit.

Cristina: So how do we get to your house?

Meredith starts giving her directions and Cristina follows them pretty soon they are arriving at the gates of a very high class community. Cristina is hoping Meredith gave her the right directions. Cristina rolls down the window.

Guard: Hello Dr. Thompson.

Cristina: I'm her designated driver. (He smiles and opens the gate. Meredith points her in the direction of the biggest mansion in the development.)

Cristina: Holy Shit Meredith. You're freaking rich?

Meredith: Well, I guess so.

Cristina pulls the Jeep into the garage. She helps Meredith out of the car and into the house. Mrs. White comes down the stairs. Cristina is an awe over the house.

Mrs. White: Oh, Dr. Thompson, are you OK. (To Cristina.) Hello, I'm Mrs. White. I am the housekeeper.

Cristina: I'm Cristina, Meredith's friend from work. She has had a bit too much to drink tonight.

Meredith: Cristina, can you please help me to my room?

Cristina: Of course.

Mrs. White: Oh...Meredith. Mr. Thompson said he would'nt be home for another hour.

Cristina: Mr. Thompson? Meredith is married??)

Meredith: (Sarcasticaly.) Oh great. Goodnight Mrs. White. Thanks.

Cristina helps her to her room.

Cristina: So when were you going to tell me that you are married?

Meredith lays down in her bed and starts bawling. Cristina digs out her cellphone.

Cristina: (Whispering) It's me. I won't be home tonight. She is a mess. I love you too. Goodnight.

Cristina lays down next to Meredith, who is still bawling. She just starts spilling it all, telling Cristina everything, about John, her mother, everything. Cristina just lays there and listens, so glad that Meredith is finally opening up, knowing that she is HER person.