DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN GREY'S ANATOMY, I wish I did.

John: You are going to get off in time to go with me right?

Meredith: Yes- Mom would be so upset if I didn't come too. I'll be here by 6pm. Her flight gets in at 8pm right?

John: If it's on time. I'm sure it will be late. I'm sure that she will be hungry, so we'll stop at the italian restaurant on the way home.

Meredith: Sounds good to me. See you later.

Meredith had mixed feelings about Lois coming. She loved to see her, but it was so stressful pretending that she was in love with John. All Lois wanted in her life was to make sure John was happy, and Meredith was the one that made John happy. Meredith knows it will crush her when she finds out about the divorce. They weren't planning on telling her until before she left to go back home. When Meredith got to the hospital she saw Cristina walking towards the entrance. She ran up behind her and trapped her in the elevator.

Meredith: Ugh, (Grabs her stomach.) I feel sick.

Cristina: Are you OK?

Meredith: I think so, I just feel a little nauseous.

Cristina: Why?

Meredith: I didn't eat breakfast, that's probably what it is. I'm sorry.

Cristina: For what?

Meredith: For what! You are my friend, I need to respect your opinion, even if I don't agree. I just want to be happy. I am trying so hard, and it really hurts that you aren't supporting me.

Cristina: I know what I said was wrong. My dad cheated on my mom, and it hurt. So I don't know, even though John said you could date, it just bothered me.

Meredith: What didn't you tell me? I would have understood.

Cristina: So we're good, right?

Meredith: Yeah, were good. Do you want a hug? (She busts out laughing.)

Cristina: Funny.

In the locker room:

Izzie: So how was the date with McDreamy?

Meredith: It was good. Life, is good!

Cristina: Please, shut your mouth, the glare is blinding me!

George: So is it pretty serious?

Izzie: George!

George: What?

Meredith: Life is good!

Bailey: OK, get your lazy butts up and get to work! Yang, you're with Shepherd; Thompson, Burke; Karev, She-Sloan; Stevens, the chief; O'Malley, you're with me. Move people!

Meredith and Burke had a triple bypass surgery scheduled. The patient was very nervous and Meredith was great at calming her down. She reassured her that everything would be fine. Meredith and Burke were in the scrub room scrubbing in.

Burke: So you and Cristina. You're talking again?

Meredith: Yeah, we're good. You talked to her didn't you?

Burke: Maybe.

Meredith: Well, thank you.

Burke: No problem. Let's do this.

The surgery went well, but Meredith began feeling nauseous in the middle.

Burke: Thompson? Are you OK

Meredith: I think so. (She gets another wave.) Oh God.

Burke: Go! I'll call in another intern. (She runs out to vomit. She comes back in, but sees that George has taken her place. She is feeling better now, so she asks Bailey where she wants her. Bailey sends her to the ER to do sutures. Meredith did several patients, finally a little girl comes in and needs 5 stitches on her foot.)

Little Girl: No! I don't wanna, please mommy.

Meredith: What's your name?

Girl: Kelly.

Meredith: OK, Kelly, how old are you?

Kelly: 6.

Meredith: 6, huh? That's a good age. Are you scared?

Kelly: Yeah, it's going to hurt. (She starts to cry.)

Meredith: I won't hurt you, I promise. What's your favorite color?

Kelly: Pink.

Meredith: Pink is my friend Izzie's favorite color, she works here too. Mine is green.

Kelly: Ewww green?

Meredith: Yep. Mine was pink too, when I was a little girl.

Kelly: Really?

Meredith: Yep. OK all done.

Kelly: Already? It didn't hurt at all! You're the best doctor ever! (She gives Meredith a huge hug.)

Meredith: Thank you, sweetheart.

They leave and Meredith walks up to the nurses station writing on a chart, Derek walks up.

Derek: You would make a great mom.

Meredith: You think?

Derek: Yeah, you would. (He smiles thinking about little McBabies.) Well, I better get back to my case.

Meredith: I'll walk with you, I'm done here.

Derek: So are you ready for the big date?

Meredith: If you are referring to the one with John, funny.

Derek: Maybe you'll have a good time.

Meredith: Why are you so OK with this?

Derek: Because, I like you. I like you a lot, you are worth all of the awkwardness in the world.

Meredith: Am I really?

Derek: I think so... Well, I'd better go. (Cristina walks up.)

Meredith begins feeling nauseous again. She puts her hand over her mouth.

Cristina: Burke told me you had to leave the OR.

Meredith: Yeah, I did. I was feeling better...(Meredith throws up in the trash can.)

Cristina: Are you pregnant?

Meredith: (Laughs.) Not unless it was an immaculate conception!

Cristina: Seriously?

Meredith: Seriously. I haven't had sex in almost 7 years.

Cristina: What about McDreamy? Are you going to?

Meredith: Cristina!

Cristina: Would you buy a car without test driving it?

Meredith: No.

Cristina: But you are willing to commit to someone without having sex first? I mean what if it is a compact car? Way to small. Or too big? Well, they can never be too big. (Laughs.) Or bad on gas. I could never, no way.

Meredith: (Laughing.) Seriously!

Cristina: Possibly lousy sex for a long time. No way.

Meredith: Maybe Derek and I won't even last!

Cristina: I think he is in it for the long haul...

Meredith: I need to go get something to eat. That is why I am so sick.

Meredith and Cristina make their way to the cafeteria, they grab some food and sit down with Alex. Cristina's pager goes off.

Cristina: Damn-it, here (hands her the food.) You are the machine, have mine too.

Meredith: (To Alex.) Would you test drive a car before you might buy it?

Alex: Do him already! Your husband is letting you date, he never said anything about no sex, right. Besides, John is probably getting his.

Meredith: No he isn't, believe me! It's just not right. I don't know.

Alex: I would do him.

Meredith: Would you?

Alex: Get your mind out of the gutter! (He gets up and leaves. Just as George walks up.)

Meredith: How's your day going?

George: Great!

Meredith: Hey George, would you test drive a car before you bought it?

George: Of course. Milage is so important these days. I want to know how it feels the road. Nothing is worse than an uncomfortable ride. I would definitly get a hybrid. What kind of car are...(He sees the look on her face.) Oh God, you're talking about sex, aren't you? (Meredith nods.) If it were I wouldn't do it. John isn't expecting you to. It would be different if you weren't married, no offense.

Meredith: You're probably right. (She has finished her food and Cristina's.) I have to go. (She leaves and as she is walking she passes Izzie in the hall.) Iz, would you...

Izzie: No, I wouldn't.

Meredith: You don't even know what I was going to ask you.

Izzie: Alex told me. I wouldn't. If you are in love, I mean really in love. It will be great., don't worry about that. Just make sure that he is what you want, the rest will work it's self out.

Meredith: Thanks, Iz.

Izzie: No problem. See you later

The rest of the day, went quickly. Before she knew it, it was time to go home. She made it home by 6:10pm. John was already home. She decided to take a shower before they went to get Lois. When she came downstairs John was in his office, like he always is.

John: You look nice.

Meredith: Thanks. What time is the thing on Saturday?

John: The firm dinner?

Meredith: Yeah.

John: It's at 6:00pm. The dress is very formal.

Meredith: OK.

Meredith made sure Lois' room was ready and she straightened up some things. She lost track of time. She heard John yelling for her that it was time to go. They took her car so it would be easier to get the luggage and John had been wanting to drive it. The flight was on time, which was amazing. They were both standing at the arrival gate when Lois walked out. She looked so frail. Something was wrong, really wrong. She was sick and Meredith knew it.