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

On the way back, Meredith stopped at the kitchen with the cake Lynn made. She made arrangements for it to be served after dinner. She was still confused about Lynn. She couldn't understand why she would put her through that. It was cruel. She wanted to break her neck. She wanted to scream at her and toss her out in the rain on her ass. She knew she had to let go. It was her new thing. She couldn't hold grudges anymore. When she made her way back to the table, they both smiled at her.

Meredith: You haven't decided what you are having already, have you?

Derek: The waiter just took our drink order. I ordered wine for you. I hope that's OK.

Meredith: Sure is.

Lynn: Have you ever eaten here before?

Meredith: No. I hear the steaks are wonderful.

Lynn: I think I am going to have the lemon pepper chicken. I am trying to cut down on the red meat.

The waiter walked up and took their orders. They also ordered appetizers. Derek seemed elated to have his mother, and the love of his live at the same table, not killing each other. Lynn was being very pleasant, and sociable, which made Meredith feel a lot more comfortable and at ease.

Lynn: So, when are you going to get married? (Meredith choked on her appetizer.)

Derek: Uh, we haven't really talked about that.

Lynn: I want tons of beautiful grandchildren from you two!

Meredith: We, uh, I, well, we haven't even considered that step.

Lynn: No pressure. I just haven't had a new grandchild in a while. You two will make beautiful children! Why, Meredith with your lovely face. Like I said, no pressure. (She chuckles. Meredith and Derek look at each other. Meredith sighs heavily.)

Meredith: How many grandchildren do you have?

Lynn: Nine.

Meredith: Wow, that's a big family! I am not used to that.

Lynn: We haven't really talked much, tell me about yourself,

Meredith: I am an only child. My mother is a surgeon. I haven't seen my father in a very long time. My mother divorced him when I was young. She was very busy and career driven. I grew up at my husband's- well, John's house. His mother, Lois practically raised me.

Lynn: You were very lucky to have someone. Doctors, as you know, can be very busy.

Meredith: My mother and I are trying to repair our broken relationship. We have had a lot of issues.

Lynn: Well, I hope it works out. Everyone needs a mother. I could be your mother. If you ever need me, l am here.

Meredith: (She was feeling strange. It was hard to let down the wall, she had treated her so badly.) I appreciate that.

Derek: Ah, here comes our food.

They all made small talk while eating their meals. Everyone was happy with their food. Lynn was shocked when Meredith finished her entire meal. Derek laughed. Lynn said she was happy that Derek finally met a girl who could eat something more than a handful of salad. After their plates were picked up, the waiter brought the cake. Lynn's eyes lit up when she saw it. Derek was somewhat embarrassed, as everyone in the restaurant was watching. Lynn and Meredith sang happy birthday.

Meredith: Luckily they didn't put a candle on for every year. We wouldn't want to burn the hotel down!

Derek: Cute, very cute.

Lynn: You are getting rather old! (They all laughed.) Meredith, thank you for bringing the cake. That was very thoughtful of you! (They all began eating the cake.)

Meredith: This is fabulous! Wow. My friend, Izzie bakes. She would love to have this recipe.

Lynn: I will write it down for her if you'd like. I could make a copy for you, too. (Derek busted out laughing.) What?

Derek: Oh, nothing.

Meredith: I can't cook. I can't bake. It's terrible. I have no skills.

Lynn: I doubt that.

Derek: Mom, it's true. I mean very true. She can't cook. Don't encourage her! (He receives a sharp smack on the arm from both of them.)

Meredith: Derek! (Lynn pulls out a few packages.)

Lynn: Time for your gifts! (She hands him the packages.)

Derek opens the first gift which is a tie. It was a nice tie. Everyone loves getting ties. The second gift was a whole stack full of gift cards for just about every restaurant in Seattle. The last gift was a stethoscope. A very old Stethoscope.

Lynn: That was my great grandfather's. He was a doctor, you know.

Derek: Wow. This is...

Meredith: Amazing.

Lynn: Now that I know Meredith can't cook, I guess the gift cards will come in handy. (She smirked at Meredith.)

Meredith: Here. (She hands him a large wrapped box and and a card.)

Derek: You didn't have to get me anything.

Meredith: Seriously?! (Derek opens the box.)

Derek: Oh my god. I have never seen so many scrub caps in my life! (The box had tons of scrub caps with various ferry boat designs on them. There were a couple with fishing designs. He laughed when he pulled out the special one.)

Lynn: Dr. McDreamy? What's that mean?

Meredith: (Laughing.) That is what my friends and I called Derek before we knew him. It's a pet name. One that he's not that fond of!

Derek: Wow, Mer, this was perfect.

Meredith: Open the card. (Derek did. He read it and a lone tear dropped from his eye after reading it.)

Derek: What's this? (He pulls out a paper that is inside the card.)

Meredith: I rented you a cabin, for a week. It is supposed to be the best fishing spot in North America. You have to call a week in advance. I didn't know when you could get off, so I left the reservation open. It has to be used within a year.

Derek: It's perfect!

Lynn: You know my son too well!

Derek: She's perfect, isn't she?

Lynn: From what I've seen, darn close. (Meredith blushed. Derek yawns)

Derek: I'm getting tired. It's been a long day.

Lynn: Me too. I think I'm ready to go to my room.

Meredith: You can come back with us if you'd like.

Lynn: No. I'm sure you'd like to use your countertop, shower, bar, and was it my bed? (Meredith turned bright red.)

Derek: (Smiling.) What's she talking about?

Lynn: Inside joke, dear.

They all said their goodbyes. Lynn was leaving from the hotel early in the morning. Meredith felt pretty good about the dinner. She ended up liking Lynn. Lynn had guts, she wasn't afraid to say what she thought. Meredith was like that once, before she was broken. She wanted to be that way again. Derek and Meredith were riding home in the car.

Meredith: So about this grandchild thing...(Derek's mind raced. He wanted children. After losing her baby, he didn't think Meredith wanted to. He didn't want her to feel pressured.)

Derek: Don't worry about it. She already has enough. She won't be too upset when we don't have any. (Meredith's face dropped. She never thought she would want any children after losing Bella. She loved Derek so much. She wanted to have his children, and now, it seemed like he didn't even want to have children. She wanted to cry.)

Derek: So what's this inside joke?

Meredith: Oh my God. (She pushed the baby conversation out of her head.)

Derek: What?

Meredith: She pissed me off. I told her some explicit information.

Derek: Like what?

Meredith: Oh only that you rocked my world in the bedroom. Oh and that we have had sex in the shower, the car, at work, and on the countertop.

Derek: You didn't!

Meredith: Oh yes, I did. But I lied. We haven't had sex on the counter yet. (She gives him the look.)

Derek: Well, we'll have to test that out tonight. Along with some other places.

Meredith: This is going to be a birthday you will never forget!

Meredith and Derek tested out several surfaces in the house. They were up all night long. Derek had never been so in love with anyone in his life. It consumed him. He couldn't think about anything but Meredith. He used to laugh at his friends who said they were in love. He had thought love passed him by. He would date woman, but none of them were interesting. They all seemed to act the way they thought he wanted them to act. Meredith was different. She had a strong personality. She wasn't the type to change for someone. You either liked her or not. He did. He really did. They both had the day off of work. Meredith was shocked when she woke up to her cell phone ringing.

Meredith: (Sleepily.) Hello?

Cristina: Were you sleeping?

Meredith: Yes.

Cristina: It's two in the afternoon!

Meredith: Holy shit! I haven't slept this late since high school!

Cristina: Were you and McDreamy up all night?

Meredith: I think we just went to bed.

Cristina: Call me later, when you are actually in human form.

Meredith: See ya!

Derek: Who was that?

Meredith: My person. How are you feeling?

Derek: Tired.

Meredith: I am sore. Last night I bended in ways I have never bended before.

Derek: Would you like to bend some more?

Meredith: You bet! (He rolls over on top of her.)

Cristina and Izzie have been spying on Alex all day. George had taken Meredith's place for the day. He was her stand in spy. Everywhere Alex went, one of the interns were close behind. George caught him flirting in the stairwell. He saw Alex lean in towards an x-ray technician. Then Alex mentioned that she smelled just like his girlfriend, who he loved so much. George gagged and walked away sulking. He wasn't hoping to tell Izzie that Alex was cheating , but he didn't want him to play her either. Cristina caught Alex talking to a nurse. He was being way too friendly. Just as he was getting closer to stepping over the line, her pager went off. She was going to catch him. She was determined. Izzie snuck into his she didn't find anything. She was secretly relieved. She was sure something was going on, she just didn't know what. They were all talking about what they had discovered, when Alex walked up.

Cristina: So, Mer was still asleep.

Izzie: Seriously?

Alex: Late night?

Cristina: I guess so. Those to are intense. They have absolutely no problem with their sex life. They are horny as hell all of the time. It's crazy.

George: I do not what to hear this. (Puts his hands over his ears.)

Alex: Aren't you going out with Torres?

George: Yeah.

Izzie: George will never be over Meredith.

Alex: Dude, you are pathetic.

Cristina: No, you are pathetic!

Alex: What's that supposed to mean?

Cristina: I think you know! I know, Alex. I know!

Izzie: What are you talking about?

Alex: She told you! Damn-it. I should have known. Who else did she tell?

Izzie: What are you talking about?

Cristina: She will find out. You might as well come clean!

Izzie: (Getting worried.) What- What's going on?

Cristina: Tell her!

Alex: I'm so sorry Iz. I never meant to hurt you. It was one time. A nurse. She didn't mean anything. It was after a 30 hour shift. (Izzie is in shock.)

Cristina: You cheated on her? With a nurse!!

Alex: What do you mean? You didn't know? You tricked me. I thought Thompson told you.

Izzie: Meredith knew? You have got to be kidding me! Some friend. You are a piece of shit, Alex Karev! (She storms away.)

George: Man, you are low. (He walks away.)

Alex: What the hell.

Cristina: You are pretty damn stupid. So when did this happen?

Alex: Two nights ago.

Cristina: That bitch, she didn't tell me. I'm gonna kick her ass. She is in deep shit with Izzie! Man, you screwed up. (He runs off to talk to Izzie. Cristina dials Meredith's number.)

Meredith: Damn-it. It's Cristina. (She says out of breath. They are in a compromising position.)

Derek: Don't answer it.

Meredith: What if it's important?

Derek: More important than what were doing?

Meredith: You have a point. (She sends her to voicemail.)