Meredith was getting antsy. The long flight was too much. She wanted to get up and start running down the aisles. Finally the captain announced that they would be arriving shortly. Meredith's eyes lit up. Derek put his hand on her thigh, he always made her fell loved, and cared for. As the plane broke through the clouds, she could see the bright blue water. It was perfect. She looked around and took it in. She never wanted to forget a minute of this.

Derek: We're here.

Meredith: Yes--we are. (She smiled.) It's perfect.

Derek: You're perfect.

They all got off of the plane and began gathering their luggage. Meredith had learned some Italian in college, so they weren't doing to badly. She couldn't wait to get outside and breathe the fresh air. Everyone looked pretty ecstatic. None of them had ever been to Italy. It was all so exciting, so busy. They hailed several cabs to take them to their hotel. The drive to the hotel was breathtaking. The coastline was perfect. Meredith had never seen anything like it. The ride was short, and they arrived at their hotel, San Pietro di Positano. As everyone exited their cabs they just stared. The hotel was fabulous, as they walked in the looked at the intricate ornamentation on the walls and ceiling. There was green foliage everywhere. It was bright and refreshing. Derek and Meredith went to the desk and settled everything. Mark and Addison had their own room, as did Ellis and Richard, Burke and Cristina. Derek, Alex and George were together. Meredith, Callie and Izzie were together, and Lynn had her own room. Lynn had insisted that Meredith and Derek don't have room together out of tradition. All of the rooms were suites. Meredith and Derek were going all-out. If they were going to do this, they were doing it right.

When they all got to their rooms they were in shock. Everything was so perfect, so exquisite. Derek muttered something about having to be with George and Alex. Lynn just smacked him in the arm. Two days, he thought. Two days and she would be with him. They all unloaded their luggage and decided to go check everything out. The groups broke up. Meredith, Derek, Mark and Addison went out to one of the terraces. The sea was so beautiful. It was calming to watch the sea, the tide coming in, going out. The looked out at the breathtaking Maritime Alps. Derek leaned over and kissed Meredith.

Derek: You did good. This is perfect.

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Meredith and Derek met with Jen, the wedding planner. Everything was coming along. So far, no problems. After a day of site seeing, they all decided to go out to dinner. The reception was going to be at the hotel after the wedding, so they decided to go to town and try one of the finer restaurants in the area. They settled on Via Matteo Camera in Amalfi. The restaurant was filled with antiques, tall candles, lace tablecloths, and marble floors. Romantic music played in the background.

Izzie: This is amazing.

Callie: George, we are getting married here!

George: (Has a mortified look on his face.) Um...

Lynn: This is perfect, Meredith. Absolutely perfect.

Ellis: You did good, honey. (Meredith smiled. Her mom was actually acting human.)

Addison: Mark and I got married in New York. This is, wow. I wish I'd thought of it.

Burke: So what is everyone having? I'm leaning towards the ravioli with squid. (Meredith wrinkled her nose.) Not a fan?

Meredith: Um, no. I am going to have the ricotta stuffed ravioli. (Everyone rattles off what they are going to have. Derek orders a bottle of wine for the table.)

After the dinner, everyone separated. Meredith and Derek went down to the beach. Derek sat down in the sand, Meredith sat in front of him and leaned back against his chest. He wrapped his arms around her.

Somewhere beyond the sea,

Somewhere waitin' for me,

My lover stands on golden sands

And watches the ships that go sailing.

Meredith: I just want to stay here. Right here, forever.

Derek: You wouldn't miss the hospital?

Meredith: Not if I had you. (The waves crash against the sand.)

Derek: I never knew life could be so perfect.

Meredith: Neither did I. (An hour goes by, and Cristina and Burke walk up.)

Burke: This is nice.

Derek: Yes--it is. (Burke gives Cristina a look.)

Cristina: Okay, fine. It's great. (She rolls her eyes.)

Meredith: Maybe we should have just gotten married by the dumpsters at the hospital of it's that bad.

Burke: She likes it.

Cristina: Lynn wanted me to let you know that she is watching. And that you will not be staying in the same room!

Derek: I knew we should have eloped!

Burke: You were going to elope?

Meredith: Yes. I wanted to. But Cristina, who hates this, convinced me otherwise.

Cristina: My person was not going to get married by herself! (Meredith yawns.)

Derek: Are you tired?

Meredith: Yeah, I am.

Burke: Me too.

Derek: Well let's head back to our separate rooms. Preston I hope you enjoy your room. I know I will... not.

Meredith: Quit being a baby. We will be together soon enough...

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The next morning Meredith woke up to the sun shining in her eyes. There was no one else in the room. She looked over at the clock, it was eight-thirty. The must all be at breakfast. She couldn't believe they didn't wake her up. She rolled over and covered her head with the blanket. The bed was comfortably, she could stay there all day. Especially if Derek was there. Someone knocked at the door, and then it opened. Derek walked in her room.

Derek: Good morning, sleepyhead.

Meredith: I can't believe no one woke me up!

Derek: They said you looked tired. You didn't miss much. I brought you crepes.

Meredith: Oh, yum. I don't want crepes.

Derek: (Frowns.) You don't?

Meredith: Nope. I want you! (She pulls him down into the bed with her.) I missed you. (He starts to kiss her neck.)

Derek: (Talks into her neck.) Me too.

Addison: Uh hum! (The both shoot heir heads up.) You are breaking the rules!

Derek: Addi...

Addison: Nope. I don't want Mama Shepherd mad at me! Get off of the bed.

Derek: Fine. (He grumbles.) It was worth the try.

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They all spent the day site seeing. The Ligurian Sea was beautiful. It was the most beautiful shade of blue. Derek was in shock when Meredith surprised him with a ferry boat ride to a small exotic island. There they had lunch, just the two of them. They all met up at the hotel in the middle of the day and headed to Riviera di Ponente. The "Riviera delle Palme" (Riviera of Palms) and "Riviera dei Fiori" (Riviera of Flowers) were amazing. All of the flowers in the ceremony were going to be from local growers. The men weren't so enthused with all of the flowers, so they ventured off to find something else to do. The woman walked around for hours smelling flowers and taking in the sights. Towards the end of the day they all met up for dinner. This time they went to Il Pitosforo. They all ate outside on the waterfront. Each trying a different dish. The seafood was wonderful. After dinner they all walked on the beach, then turned in. All of the girls surprised Meredith by showing up in her room.

Meredith: You guys!

Addison: I know you said you didn't want a bachlorette party...

Cristina: So we're not giving you one.

Izzie: We're just here to hang out.

Callie: Like a sleep-over.

Addison: And no tequila!

Meredith: Okay, fine.

Izzie: Just us, and the finest bottle of Italian wine...

Meredith: Ok, but I don't want to have massive hangover in the morning.

The girls all pass the bottle around. After a while they all start to get goofy and giggly.

Izzie: So Addison...How did you meet Mark?

Addison: Derek introduced us. I went out with Derek on a date, and he gave me Mark's number. After the first date, I vowed I would never see him again. He called me every day for a week. Finally I caved.

Callie: That's so sweet.

Addison: Iz- you and Alex.

Izzie: Oh no, that ship has sailed...

Meredith: Oh come on Iz...you still have feelings for him...

Cristina: It's true...(She starts to laugh hysterically.)

Callie: What's so funny?

Meredith: She's drunk.

Cristina: Am not!

They all sat up talking and laughing for hours. Eventually everyone fell asleep except Meredith and Addison.

Addison: So tomorrow's the day...

Meredith: Yes, it is.

Addison: I hope you realize how happy you make him. He's like a different person now. Before he was just here, and now he's living. You are everything to him. I'm so happy for you both.

Meredith: Thank you.

Addison: I'm tired.

Meredith: Me too. (They both close their eyes and fall asleep.)