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

Meredith leaned over and looked out the window. She was in shock. A wave of panic overcame her body. She felt like the floor dropped out from underneath her. Her stomach was now in it's new home, her throat. She felt like she couldn't speak. She couldn't move. She just stared out the window for what seemed like hours. In reality it was seconds. There it was, on the roof of the hospital. Written in white. It was huge: Meredith, Will you Marry Me?

Bailey: Hello?

Meredith: Um, I left my coat at Mercy West. Can we go back?

Bailey: If you're going to lie, at least be good at it. You have your damn coat on!

Meredith: What do I do?

Bailey: What do you do? You have to ask?

Meredith: I, um. Oh my God!

Bailey: Do you love him?

Meredith: Of course. I do. (She felt surprised.) I do love him. I love him so much.

Bailey: There's your answer. He loves you. I know you have a brain, use it!

Meredith: It's just- I'm damaged. I'm damaged goods. I will damage him. I will poison him. I am a poisoned well. And damn-it he just insists on drinking from it!

Bailey: You are not a a poisoned well! There will be days when you will want to kill each other. There will be days when he says things, and you will cry. There will be days when you say things you regret. There will be good days. The good days make everything else worthwhile. Everyone deserves to be happy. What makes you any different. Be happy Meredith. Let yourself be happy. Now let's go. You have charts to do.

Meredith: I thought-

Bailey: What? You were going to scrub in? Uh, no. I told you what you are doing today. Get to work. (They open up the door and quickly walk out. Derek comes running up. The helicopter is loud, he has to yell. Everyone starts heading in, leaving them alone.)

Derek: (Smiling.) Meredith. The moment I saw you I knew. I knew that I was going to spend the rest of my life with you. You were the one. Every minute of everyday you are the one I think about. Music sounds sweeter now that you are in my life. Colors are brighter. My world has changed. You have made my life better. You have made me the happiest man in the world. So Meredith, will you marry me?

Meredith: Oh my God. Is this happening? I love him. Nothing ever works out for me. I can't take this risk. I break things. I can't break him. I love him too much. I, uh.

Derek: (He cradles her face in his hands. It starts to rain heavily.) You are the one. You are my penguin. I need you. I love you. (His face gets concerned. He can see the panic in her face.) I screwed up. It's too soon. She's scared. What the hell was I thinking? Please. (He cocks his head in that McDreamy way.)

Meredith: Screw it. You only live once. I love him. (Bailey's words ring in her head.) Yes.

Derek: Yes?

Meredith: (Smiles. She jumps in his arms.) Yes. Yes. Yes. I will marry you, Dr. Shepherd.

Derek: Oh God, Meredith. I love you. (She pulls back.)

He pulls out that signature blue box with it's white ribbon out of his lab coat. He holds it out in his palm. She gently pulls the white ribbon. He opens the box revealing a beautiful ring with the traditional Tiffany setting. It was one carat, not too big, set in platinum band. Tears and rain run down her cheeks as he slides the ring on her finger. She looks down at the ring and her eyes travel up to his. She knew it was the right decision. It felt right. This was how things were supposed to be. She leaned in a kissed him. Every ounce of love she had for him was in that kiss. He felt it. It was amazing. They walk hand in hand smiling. They were dripping wet from the heavy Seattle rains. When they walk, shoes squeaking, into the hallway everyone began to clap. They had all known. Derek had planned it all. Richard was more than compliant. Generally the helicopter was not used for this, but this time, he made an exception.

Addison: Let me see it!

Meredith: See what?

Addison: The ring, silly. (Meredith extends her hand. It fits perfectly.) Oh, wow. That is gorgeous. You did good Derek. (He smiles. Everyone comes up to look at her rings.)

Derek: I'm all wet. I need dry clothes. Perhaps a shower. (He whispers.) Join me...

Meredith: I'm freezing. I need to change my scrubs.

Addison: Congratulations!

All day everyone was congratulating her, and asking to see the ring. She never remembers being this happy. She felt like she was sitting on a cloud. She had her McDreamy. The man she loved wanted to spent the rest of him life with her, and her alone. Many women in the hospital were sulking. They knew there was never a chance for them. His eyes were always for Meredith. She was always the one. He could have had anyone, he chose her. He loved her. Meredith was daydreaming when Cristina walked up.

Cristina: So he finally maned-up and asked. I was beginning to wonder.

Meredith: Yeah, he did.

Cristina: So what am I supposed to do? I'm not hugging you, I don't do that. Am I supposed to look at the ring?

Meredith: Yeah, I guess. So, here. (She shoves her hand out.)

Cristina: So that's nice...expensive. At least you can hock it, if it flops. (Meredith smacks her.) That won't happen. You guys are all happy and things, so yeah. I'm walking away. (Izzie walks up with George.)

Izzie: Let me see... Oh, that's nice. You better watch yourself. Someone might cut off your finger for that sucker. Look how clear it is...

Meredith: Thanks. It's, a... ring. (The ring didn't matter to her. It was what it meant. He could have given her one out of the gum ball machine.)

George: I'm happy for you, Meredith.

Meredith: Thanks, George.

Izzie: I think some of the nurses are planning on kidnapping you.

Meredith: Good to know.

Izzie: Congratulations! (She and George walk away.) I'm sorry George.

George: For what?

Izzie: I know how you feel about her.

George: Yeah, well. Sometimes the feelings aren't returned.

Meredith found her way to the gallery. Derek was in surgery. She liked watching him work. He was so focused, so good. He was everything she wanted to be as a surgeon. There were some nurses in the back. She could here them whispering. She didn't care. He was hers, what they said didn't matter. Derek glanced up at the gallery. Their eyes met. He smiled and winked at her. She smiled back.

At the end of their shift Derek announced that they were going to dinner. Somewhere nice. He had made reservations. They walked out of the hospital hand in hand. She wasn't the touchy feel-y kind of person. She was learning. Derek was teaching her. He had no problem with affection. They didn't talk much in the car, on their way home. They didn't need to, they didn't need to speak to communicate. Meredith never believed in that until she met Derek. They pulled into the driveway and headed upstairs to get ready. They showered together, for the second time today. He didn't try anything. He wanted to, but he didn't want to be late. Meredith put on her dress and began doing her hair. He sat in the chair and watched. He couldn't believe this was happening. It was amazing. He just stared at her. In his eyes, she was perfect. There was no damage, no scars, no pain. Just the perfect woman.

Meredith: Why are you watching me?

Derek: I love to watch you. You amaze me.

Meredith: Do I?

Derek: Yes. You are strong willed, and kind and the most balls-y person I have ever met.

Meredith: Balls-y, huh?

Derek: Yes.

Meredith: Do we have room, for all of these balls.

Derek: I think so.

Meredith: Good!

They arrived at the restaurant. It was perfect. It was quaint, and quiet. Derek ordered a bottle of wine. It was perfect. She wasn't a fan of expensive restaurants and candle-lit meals, but tonight, it was perfect. The waiter brought a basket full of carbs.

Waiter: Can I interest you in an appetizer?

Derek: We'll have the smoked salmon salad with hearts of palm and white sturgeon caviar.

Waiter: Right away.

Meredith: I've never had caviar.

Derek: Really?

Meredith: John did, all of the time. He wanted me to try it. I wouldn't, he wanted me to too badly. I will for you.

Derek: Good. (The waiter brought the appetizer.) So what do you think?

Meredith: It's, uh, okay...

Derek: (Smiled.) At least you tried it. (They finished their appetizer.)

Waiter: Are you ready to order?

Meredith: Yes, I'll have the lobster and crab with parsnip and spinach and truffle.

Derek: I'll have the roasted pheasant with baby carrot, lentil and rosemary sauce.

Waiter: Very well.

Meredith: You realize we could have eaten in the hospital cafeteria and I would have been happy.

Derek: I know. (They finished their dinner and were heading home.)

Meredith: Let's stop at Joe's.

Derek: What?

Meredith: We need to tell Joe. You know, that is where you saved me. Remember? Besides, I hear you are an excellent pool player.

Derek: You want to play pool?

Meredith: Sure!

When they walked into Joe's, everyone clapped. All of the interns were there sitting on their respective perches. Derek ordered a scotch, Meredith had a beer. The looked out of place. Meredith was in a nice gown, Derek in a suit, and they were at Joe's.

Joe: Congratulations! These are on the house.

Derek: Thanks.

Joe: I always knew it would happen.

Derek: So did I.

Meredith: So, Dr. Shepherd, how would you like to teach me to play pool?

Derek: Let's go.

Meredith: I really don't need to be taught. I can play.

Derek: Can you really?

Meredith: I can...

Derek: So how would you like to make a friendly wager?

Meredith: Oh, you'll probably win. (She said innocently.)

Derek: Okay, If I win, all the sex I want for a week.

Meredith: Fine, if I win, I get to scrub in on any of your surgeries I want.

Derek: That's it?

Meredith: And you rub my feet, whenever I want.

Derek: Fine. Two out of three.

They played their first game. Meredith lost horribly on purpose. She wanted him to be confident so she could knock him down a few pegs. Then they began the second game. Meredith was good. She played a lot when she was younger. She and John's friend had a pool table. They were always hanging out playing pool. Derek realized he was in trouble. She kicked his butt. Everyone was watching. There was a lot of trash talk going on. She won two out of three.

Meredith: Okay. I totally kicked your ass!

Derek: You led me on.

Meredith: Maybe I did... So rub my feet.

Derek: Here? Right now? (A look of panic ran across his face,)

Meredith: Yeah, of course! (She sits done. He gets on his knees.) Get up!

Derek: What?

Meredith: Do you actually think- I would never do that to you. Let's go home.

Derek: (Shakes his head. She had him by the balls and he knew it.) Let's go home...

Meredith: (They walked through the door at Joe's, and got in the car. She looked over at him.) Take me for a ride, Derek.