Disclaimer: I don't own Grey's Anatomy.

The house was quiet. The only light on was in the dining room. She couldn't believe she said it. Was it the right decision? Did she rush into it? John took a bite of his dinner. He slowly chewed his food. Once he swallowed, he looked up at Meredith.

John: OK.

Meredith: OK?

John: Yeah, OK. But I do have one condition...

Meredith: What would that be? (Thinking this is too easy. How can he not be more upset. She thought he would be devastated.)

John: You date, for two months, a minimum of 8 dates.

Meredith: Seriously? You want me to date?

John: Seriously. For two months. I want you to make sure this is really what you want. If at the end of the two months you still want a divorce, it's yours. I will give you whatever you want, the house, the money, everything.

Meredith: John, that's just too weird. I can't do that.

John: Mer, you know I love you, and I want you to be happy. This is all I want, I want you to be sure.

Meredith: OK, fine. I will start dating. (She lets out a weak smile,)

John: (Finishes chewing another bite of food.) Oh, by the way, Mom is coming to stay in two weeks.

Meredith: Oh my God. When were you going to tell me?

John: I just did.

Meredith: You can't tell her about the possible divorce!

John: Why? She will find out if we get divorced.

Meredith: Please, it will crush her.

John: She's my mom, believe me, I know! I won't say anything. I wouldn't have the heart to. But you do know what this means.

Meredith: Oh crap...

John: Yep...

Meredith & John Together: We're going to have to sleep in the same bed.

Meredith: Well, aren't you a lucky man!

John: I think we are going to have to give Mrs. White a two week paid vacation.

Meredith: I think you're right. Mom will never be able to handle someone else running the house! (They both laugh.) So what are your plans for the rest of the week?

John: Actually, I have to go To New York to meet a client. I will be back on Sunday night. What's going on with you?

Meredith: I am off from tomorrow, until Monday. They are cutting back on our hours this month for a study. They are seeing if patient care improves. So it looks like it's just me and this big lonely house!

John: Have fun. Why don't you have some of your friends come over?

Meredith: Maybe I will...

John: Well, I have to go to bed, I have a flight early in the morning.

Meredith: Goodnight. As he walks by, he kisses her on top of the head.

Meredith took a long hot shower before going to bed. As she laid her head on the pillow all she could think about was how easily John took it. Maybe he knew it was coming. Maybe he was having an affair. No, she knew her would never do that. Maybe he was just as unhappy. Maybe he didn't love her anymore. It didn't matter, she was finally going to be able to be free.

Meredith woke up around 10:00am. She had no idea what she was going to do. She hadn't had a day off in so long, she couldn't remember when it was. She got dressed in her favorite pair of jeans and a nice sweater. When she got downstairs, Mrs. White was making her favorite breakfast, fruit and cream cheese filled crepes.

Mrs. White: How are you this morning, Mrs. Thompson.

Meredith: Please, call me Meredith. Mrs. Thompson makes me feel old an married. No offense.

Mrs. White: None taken, I am old and widowed. So what are your plans for the day?

Meredith: I don't really know. I haven't had a day off in so long. Oh by the way, how would you like a two week paid vacation?

Mrs. White: Oh, I don't need that!

Meredith: Believe me you do. Mrs. Thompson, John's mother is going to be visiting. She rules the roost. We appreciate you working here, but she enjoys being in charge.

Mrs. White: You don't have to pay me. If I'm not working, I don't need to be paid. I understand how she feels. I have always been the same way when I visit my children. Oh by the way, could it be possible to take the next few days off, my grandchild is sick, and her parents have to work.

Meredith: No problem. We insist on the paid vacation! Thank you for the breakfast, it was wonderful! Now I have to figure out what I am going to do with myself.

Meredith spent the day shopping. She bought some new sheets for John's mom's stay at the house. She found some nice new throw pillows and things to decorate the house. After that she went to her favorite little cafe that was close to the hospital. Ash she was scanning the menu, she noticed Izzie walking by on the street. She knocked loudly on the glass, and everyone noticed, including Izzie. She apologized to everyone else in the restaurant. Izzie walked in and sat down.

Meredith; This is perfect timing! Why don't you join me?

Izzie: Oh thanks! So what are you doing with all of your free time?

Meredith: Going crazy.

Izzie: Me too.

Meredith: The house is going to be so lonely. John is going out of town on business, and Mrs. White had to take the next few days off.

Izzie: Oh poor you! Alone in your mansion.

Meredith: Thanks, Iz! (She says sarcastically.)

Izzie: You know what we should do?

Meredith: What?

Izzie: We should have a slumber party!

Meredith: I've never been to one.

Izzie: What? You have never been to a slumber party?

Meredith: No, I haven't.

Izzie: So what do you think?

Meredith: Let's do it. Saturday night.

Izzie: Oh my gosh! This is going to be great.

Meredith and Izzie chatted about the slumber party. They decided that they were going to invite Cristina, George and Alex too. It would be so fun in Meredith's huge house, and a great way to get to know one another even better.

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This wasn't the most exciting chapter, but the next one should be good. I hope you guys are enjoying it. I love getting the reviews, every time I see one, I get inspired to write more. Thanks for reading!