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

I cannot believe he is acting like this! He is acting like he owns me, like he is the boss of me. What the hell have I done wrong? Not a damn thing, that's what. Just because he doesn't know how to have a good time, doesn't mean I can't. Meredith thought.

What the hell is she doing? God, I should have just stayed with Burke and his mom. It would be quiet there. Nice and quiet. Instead, I am heading into a war zone. For good reason, I guess. Meredith was totally letting him come on to her. God, she wasn't even drinking tequila. Now if tequila was involved, I could see it. She is being so stupid! Was that the real Meredith? Maybe I don't know her at all... Cristina thought.

Damn-it! That bastard. Who does he think he is? We were happy, things were moving along. All it took one was guy to walk in. Did I make a mistake? Is she the wrong girl? No, she's not. What the hell am I going to do. What if he stays, what if he moves here. I can't be around that asshole. I am not being friends with him. Maybe I should have went to the trailer. I can't deal with this right now. Derek thought.

The cab ride felt like an eternity. Everyone was deep in thought. Not one of them looked at each other. Derek looked out the window, Meredith looked out the other window, and Cristina was in the middle. She felt like she was keeping the peace. She was preventing them from ripping each other to shreds. Finally they pulled up to the gated community. The cab driver pulls into the driveway. Cristina almost knocked Meredith over, she was in such a hurry to get away from them. Derek walked up to the door and turned the key. They all walk into the kitchen. Derek throws his keys down on the granite countertop. They land with a loud clang.

Meredith: What the hell is your problem? (She asked rather rudely.)

Derek: (In shock.) What is my problem? What is my problem? (He raised his voice.) Uh, lets see... He breezes into town, and all you do is focus on him. Your friends were at Joe's and your fiance, you didn't include us, and you acted like we weren't even there.

Meredith: Oh, come on! (She yells.)

Cristina: I'm uh, going. (She hurries upstairs. She had a feeling Meredith was going to want her to pick sides.)

Derek: I am too. I can't talk to you right now! (He head upstairs.)

Meredith: Oh, so you're going to run away?

Derek: Not now, Meredith. I'm just too damn pissed. (He walks in their room and slams the door.)

Meredith: (She opens the door, he is changing his clothes.) That's it, huh? (She slams the door.) You are mad because I didn't coddle you tonight? (She mocks him.)

Derek: No. I'm pissed that he made comments about you, and you just laughed. Oh, and he tried to feel you up how many times? Not to mention he was hitting on you non stop. All of this from your "friend".

Meredith: You have got to be kidding me!

Derek: What? Oh, I'm completely out of line, right?

Meredith: Yeah! (She yells.)

Derek: You knew what he was doing. In fact, I think you enjoyed it! Is it the attention? Do I not give you enough attention? Instead, you have to get it from other guys?

Meredith: Oh yeah, Derek. I'm always all over other guys. God, I want Matt so badly. In fact, we hooked up several times in the on-call room today. (She mocks.) What do you think I am, some kind of whore? I don't generally sleep with my friends, especially ones that are like my brother. Not to mention the fact that I'm engaged. Or am I?

Derek: Well, he didn't look brotherly to me! In fact, he's pretty fucking nervy! Not to mention the level of maturity. You let him carry you piggy back. Everyone was looking.

Meredith: We have been friends forever. That's what friends do.

Derek: Yeah, when they're twelve.

Meredith: So now I'm an immature whore... (She walks in the bathroom and slams the door. Not even a minute later she opens it.) You know, I wouldn't act like this if this were you instead of me.

Derek: Really? I seem to remember you running off and drinking yourself into oblivion after seeing me with a certain doctors wife.

Meredith: That was different...

Derek: Yeah, because nothing was going on! I just can't believe it Mer, you made me look like a fool. It was like you were flaunting it. If you would have let him, he would have screwed you right there.

Meredith: It is not like that! That is how he is... he's always been like that.

Derek: Oh really, so maybe that night did happen? Maybe you did sleep with him.

Meredith: Screw you, Derek! (She walks in the bathroom. She is angry, she isn't done yet.) A little respect would be nice.

Derek: You have to give it, to get it.

Meredith: It feels great, knowing your boyfriend thinks you're a whore. Him thinking you will give it to anyone who walks by.

Derek: You know I don't think that! I'm a guy, guys know guys. I know what his intentions are, and I'm not letting it happen. He obviously has feelings for you. He's not going to stop and walk away, can't you see that? I care too much about you, I can't lose you. I'm not going to just stand by.

She walks in the bathroom and shuts the door. She sits down on the side of the tub and puts her head in her hands. Her eyes well up. She doesn't know what to think. Was Derek right? No, Matt had always been like that. She did act immaturely, but it was fun. She hadn't had fun like that in years. She starts to cry. She loves Derek. She loves him more than anything. Nothing is worth risking losing him. He is everything to her. She sits there and cries for a while. She has to make things right. She opens the door, Derek is sitting on the bed reading. He doesn't even acknowledge her. She walks over to his side of the bed and sits down, taking his face into her hands.

Meredith: I'm sorry, Derek. I was being selfish. I was so busy having a good time. I didn't realize that I was being rude. That is how Matt is. He has always been flirty. He honestly doesn't mean anything by it. He has always wanted the attention on him. You are the only one for me. I need you like oxygen. There will never be another guy, just you.

Derek: It just scared me. I realized today that I could lose you.

Meredith: You won't lose me.

Derek: You are my little sports car. Everyone wants my car, and I'm not sharing. I don't want to take you out of the garage. I can't have my car stolen.

Meredith: (Smiles.) You have insurance... (She laughs.)

Derek: What does that get me? A new car? I want the one I have, forever.

Meredith: Don't worry, this convertible has a great theft deterrent system. No one will ever steal this car from you.

Derek: I'm sorry for what I said. I love you.

Meredith: You know I wake up every night. I wake up and look over at you. I never know if I'm going to wake up, and find out it was all just a dream. I don't want to find out that I'm still that lonely girl, alone in her bed, with her husband across the hall.

Derek: It's real, I'm here.

Meredith: Please don't ever go.

Derek: I won't under my own free will.

Meredith: I'll talk to him tomorrow. My friendship with him means nothing compared to my relationship with you.

Derek: You don't have to do that...

Meredith: I will.

Derek: No, I don't expect you to give up your friends.

Meredith: I'm tired. (She undresses and crawls under the blankets. He rolls over and wraps his arms around her.) We're okay?

Derek: We'll always be okay.

Derek woke up early. For some reason he wasn't tired. Then he realized they had went to bed very early last night. He ran downstairs to make a pot of coffee. Once again the kitchen was a disaster area. This time, however, Cristina was still home.

Derek: Not going in early to steal the good cases?

Cristina: No. I'm tired. There was a lot of yelling last night. Plus I don't have a vehicle.

Derek: You can ride with us.

Cristina: Wonderful...You know what surprised me?

Derek: What?

Cristina: No make up sex. Isn't that the best part? (She drops food on the floor and doesn't pick it up.)

Derek: Are you always such a slob?

Cristina: Yes.

Derek: Even when you are in someone else's home?

Cristina: Yep.

Derek: When are you leaving?

Cristina: Soon.

Derek: Not soon enough... I have to take a shower.

Derek went upstairs, but not before glancing into Cristina's room. It was a wreck. He had no idea how Burke could deal with her. He had never seen such a slob in his life. Meredith was still sleeping when he came in. He went ahead and climbed in the shower, she could sleep until he was done. He was rinsing his hair when he felt her hands wrap around him. He opens his eyes and turns around. She smiles at him, he smiles back. "You could have woke me up." She says. "You looked peaceful." He answers. She gazes at his body. Not too muscular, just right. She pours body wash on her loofa and begins washing her body. Derek smiles, he knows she didn't join him so she could bathe. The suds begin to run down her body, the steam rising around her face. He begins to run his hands down her body. She doesn't stop him, she just smiles. Derek kisses her neck, then begins searching her mouth with his tongue. He continues kissing her body and tickling her with his tongue. She smiles and moans. She needs him inside her, she can't hold back any longer. She needs him desperately. She pulls him toward her, he pushes her against the wall. She wraps her legs around his wet skin he enters her body. The thrusts begin slowly, increasing in intensity. She is teetering toward the edge. She holds herself back. He thrusts again, this time she cannot contain herself. She has to go there, her body wills it. Her body tightens around him. She screams out loudly. Derek smiles at her pleasure. He feels himself go to the height of his pleasure.

Meredith: Oh, God.

Derek: That was good, really good.

Meredith: This is precisely the reason I keep you around!

Derek: That is fine with me!

They both come downstairs, smiling. Cristina is was sitting at the counter, smiling.

Cristina: There it is...

Meredith: What?

Cristina: The make up sex.

Meredith: You heard?

Cristina: I think anyone in a mile radius heard.

The three of them rode to the hospital together, making friendly conversation. Meredith was feeling better that she and Derek were on good terms. Alex was getting out of his car when they pulled up. Meredith and Derek were looking friendly, and Alex was surprised.

Alex: So we're getting along again?

Meredith: Of course! Everything is wonderful. Life is good. All that happy shit.

Cristina: She got laid this morning.

Alex: Ahh, I see. (The interns walk into the locker room.) Relax, everything is fine today.

Izzie: They don't stay mad for long...

George: That's good. They're happy. (He looks at Meredith.) You are happy, right?

Meredith: Of course!

Bailey comes in and they all do rounds. There were several patients. She knew that Melanie Taylor was in the next room. Melanie, her nemesis. It had been a long time, but it didn't really matter. Melanie had always been rude to Meredith. Melanie was the head of the cheerleading squad. She was also prom queen. She was miss perfect and Meredith was just herself. Meredith had always intrigued the guys, mainly because they couldn't figure out why John wanted her so badly. That made all the girls angry. John had been the captain of the football team, and Melanie had always wanted him. Melanie would do absolutely anything to sabotage Meredith. Meredith stopped outside her room.

Bailey: What are you doing?

Meredith: You don't want me to go in there.

Bailey: The hell I don't. This is your job.

Meredith: She hates me.

Bailey: I don't care.

Meredith: I won't be nice.

Bailey: Get in there. Alex, present.

Alex: Melanie Taylor post-op facial reconstruction-

Melanie: Oh you have got to be kidding me!

Bailey: What?

Melanie: I come to the best freaking hospital, with the best freaking plastic surgeon. Who is in my room? Meredith fucking Grey.

Meredith: Let's be professional.

Melanie: I want her out.

Bailey: She is staying.

Melanie: I knew my brother was awfully damn happy to be here. He only came because he knew you were here. He wasn't at the hospital when I got in the accident. Meredith Grey, she has that way with men. Watch your guys.

Meredith: Just be glad he came, I wouldn't have if I were him.

Melanie: I heard John finally killed himself, he couldn't wait to get away from you. It didn't matter what he had to do. (Everyone has looks of shock.)

Meredith: Sure, he threw himself into a fence to get away! Funny thing is, I wanted a divorce. He begged me not to. Nope, he wanted me. He always wanted me, not you. I'm sure you'll find someone someday... Hopefully before you die, you old maid!

Melanie: John was a fool. I don't know what he saw in you.

Meredith: Oh, he saw plenty.

Melanie: He should have been mine.

Meredith: Your old face couldn't pull it off. Crashing your car, the best thing you ever did! You might have a fighting chance with your new face.

Melanie: You bitch!

Meredith: Yep.

Bailey: Thompson...out. (Meredith smiled at her and walked out.)

Meredith: (Yells back in.) Yep, Meredith Thompson. Sounds a hell of a lot better than Melanie Thompson... yuck!

Bailey: Hey! (Meredith is in the hallway, Matt walks up.)

Matt: Hey.

Meredith: Hey. I got kicked out.

Matt: She's a bitch. I'll set her straight. (He walks in. The begin to walk out.) So I hear you were a bitch to Meredith.

Melanie: Like she doesn't deserve it.

Matt: What has she done to you?

Melanie: Are you kidding me? You have got to get over this thing you have for her. She's engaged, did you see the rock?

Matt: Even better, I met the guy. Not a problem, not a problem at all!

Melanie: She's going to crush you. That's what she does.

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Burke is standing at the nurses station looking over some charts. Derek sees him alone and takes advantage. He can't take it anymore, and he's going to take care of it.

Burke: Hey, Derek.

Derek: Hey...

Burke: What's going on?

Derek: You have to take her back! (He sounds desperate.)

Burke: What? I thought- Oh you are kidding, right. She's hiding from mama, isn't she?

Derek: She's horrible. She is the biggest slob in the world. I can't take it anymore. The comments, the rudeness. You have all of my respect for dealing with that!

Burke: She will be out by tonight. I can not believe her!

Derek: Thanks! (Derek walks away. A few minutes later Cristina walks up.)

Cristina: I miss you.

Burke: Yeah, me too. So when are you coming home?

Cristina: Oh, we're still-

Burke: Save it! I know.

Cristina: You know? It was Shepherd wasn't it? I knew he could hear me under that water.

Burke: What?

Cristina: Nothing.

Burke: I can't believe you! I thought you were strong, fearless even.

Cristina: I am.

Burke: She's just my mama. Come home...

Cristina: Fine. (She growled.)

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Alex: I'm telling you, he said it! "Not a problem". He's after her.

Izzie: He was pretty friendly last night.

George: And she said he didn't come to the hospital when she was in the accident. Isn't that when you would go?

Cristina: You should have heard those two last night. I thought things were going to start flying off the walls. I didn't know she could yell so loud. And Shepherd, he was pissed. It was a door slamming, screaming match!

George: For good reason!

Cristina: They were fine this morning.

Alex: I gotta give the dude credit, he's here for one day, and he's made huge waves.

Meredith: (Walks up.) Waves, what are you talking about?

George: Surfing.

Meredith: Oh, you surf?

George: Alex does.

Meredith: You do? (He nods. Derek walks up and kisses her on the neck.) Hey, you.

Derek: How are you?

Meredith: Good. Not as good as this morning...

Derek: This morning was good... (Matt walks up. They don't even notice, they are to engrossed in each other.)

Matt: Hey.

Everyone: Oh, hey.

Matt: What's going on?

Izzie: Not much. Just work.

Matt: Oh I see. (He is getting upset that Meredith isn't paying attention to him.) Hey Mer, remember that time we all went skinny dipping? (Meredith and Derek are still talking. Derek is pecking at her neck and whispering in her ear. He knows just what he is doing. Meredith giggles.)

Meredith: What? I wasn't listening.

Matt: I was thinking about they time we all went skinny dipping.

Meredith: Oh, yeah. I remember that. (She brushed it off.) Hey do you have a girlfriend?

Matt: No, why?

Meredith: You and Izzie. You would make a cute couple.

Matt: Oh, um.

Izzie: I don't know...

Meredith: One date, come on!

Matt: Oh, okay.

Izzie: Okay.

Matt: How about tonight? Meet at Joe's at seven? (He is thinking he can get information about Meredith.)

Izzie: Sounds good.

Meredith: Good. It will be fun!

Matt: I have to go. Izzie, I'll see you at seven.

Izzie: Thanks, Mer. (She scowls.)

Meredith: What? It's free dinner, take advantage.

Izzie: I am only doing this for you! (Meredith gets paged.)

Meredith: Crap! See you later... (She walks away.)

Alex: She is oblivious.

George: No kidding.

Derek: I have never seen her like this.

George: This guy is a slime ball. (They fill Derek in on what they heard.)

Alex: I am not even that low!

Derek: We have to get rid of this guy.

Cristina: Yes, we do.

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So Matt is out to get her! That McBastard! Kind of porny but we had to have a sex scene for chapter 69!