I DO NOT OWN GREY'S ANATOMY, I wish I did!

Meredith and Derek had a busy day in Rome. They purchased two stone sculptures from Peotta Bruno & Geom that were going to be shipped to Seattle. She made it a point to let Derek know that she wanted to see their new home. She had no idea that they were going there when they got back to Seattle. Derek checked in with Izzie, and everything was going as planned. They were nearly done moving everything. They visited wineries in Tuscany, and purchased several bottles of wine to put in their new wine cellar in their new house. They decided to go to Milan for three days. They took the train to Milano Centrale Station at Piazza Duca d' Aosta. The visited the Duomo, the world's largest Gothic cathedral. Next, Derek took Meredith shopping in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Meredith wasn't a big fan of shopping, but with Derek, it was fun. Everything she said she liked, was at the register. After a while, she quit saying anything. It was just getting ridiculous. She ended up with bags and bags of shoes and clothes.

Meredith: I am starving.

Derek: So am I. Let's find something.

Meredith: I heard someone talking about that place on the corner.

Derek: As long as it's food, I don't care. (They stop at the hotel and drop off their recent purchases. The restaurant was a short walk.) I think I'm going to have the cotoletta alla milanese. What about you?

Meredith: I think I'm going to have the risotto alla milanese. It's made with saffron. (She raises her eyebrows.)

Derek: And?

Meredith: Saffron is an aphrodisiac.

Derek: Really...

Waiter: Have you decided what you'd like?

Derek: I'll have the risotto alla milanese.

Meredith: I'll have the same. (The waiter walks away.) So you changed your mind?

Derek: Saffron is an aphrodisiac...

Meredith: So we'll be retiring to our room, Dr. Shepherd?

Derek: That's my idea of a honeymoon...

Later in the evening, they decided to go to La Scala, and see an opera. Meredith had to laugh when she looked over and saw sleeping. She gave him a sharp nudge with her elbow, causing him to quickly sit up in his seat. She had tired him out, and she knew it. When the opera was over, they decided to go back to their hotel room. They were both completely exhausted. They spent the next two days doing every possible tourist attraction. By the third day, they were both eager to head to Paris, the city of love.

Meredith: Oh, my God. It's amazing.

Derek: Yeah, It is. It's even more amazing at night, I hear.

Meredith: I can't believe we are standing at the Eiffel Tower. This is just unbelievable!

Derek: We'll go up tonight. We need to check into the hotel. Besides, we have nothing but time.

Meredith: You're getting bored, aren't you?

Derek: No. I'm here with you...

Meredith: It's alright. I miss the hospital too.

Derek: I do, but being with you is so much better.

Meredith: Oh, I bet there's a hemispherectomy happening right now... (She teases.)

Derek: (Frowns.) That was wrong!

Meredith: You know you still love me.

Derek: I do. (He kisses her.)

Derek and Meredith spent the day the the Louvre. Meredith was in awe, looking at the Mona Lisa. She and Derek really enjoyed the museum, which surprised them both. They had never seen so much artwork in their lives. The museum in Seattle didn't even come close. Meredith never believed that she would ever get to do all of these things in her life, let alone in one shot. That evening they went to the Eiffel Tower. It was breathtaking lit up at night. It had a completely different feel. Meredith thought Derek was crazy when he told her to dress up. Why would she want to dress up, only to walk several flights of stairs, just to look out at Paris? He surprised her with dinner at Le Jules Verne, right in the tower. It had an amazing view.

Meredith: This is unbelievable.

Derek: It is. It wouldn't be the same if I weren't sitting across from you. (Meredith just smiled.)

Meredith: So I wonder how the house is coming along.

Derek: I'm sure it's just fine.

Meredith: I can't wait to see it. We're going to be so busy at the hospital when we get back, who knows when we'll be able to move in.

Derek: We will, don't worry.

Meredith: I don't look forward to it. It's so much work to move.

Derek: It sure is.

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Derek and Meredith finished up their trip by traveling to Ireland. They spent a day fly fishing on the river Shannon. Derek was in his element. Meredith tried fishing for a while, but decided it was way to boring. She sat on the bank and watched Derek happily fishing. He went on for what seemed like forever about the different types of fish, and how to catch them. She wasn't really listening. She was just happy to hear his voice and be with him. Next they went to the Coast of Shannon and went Dolphin watching. Finally they travelled to Blarney Castle.

Meredith: I don't know...

Derek: Oh, come on.

Meredith: Millions of people have kissed that stone, think of all the germs.

Derek: Oh, you who shares your drinks and food with your friends. Oh yeah, and last month you ate your chicken tenders after they fell on the ground. Not to mention you work in a hospital! I haven't heard of mass casualties from kissing the Blarney Stone, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Meredith: Fine. (She kisses it, he follows. She grabs him and kisses him.) There, I passed the germs onto you. (He laughs.)

Derek: I hope this wasn't a bad idea. Now you will never be at a loss for words!

Meredith: Funny...

They spent a great amount of the remainder of their honeymoon in the hotel room. By the last day, they were both ready to go home. Derek was getting nervous about the house. He was hoping everything went okay. They took a cab to the airport and boarded their plane.

Meredith: It was great, but I am so ready to go home.

Derek: Me too...

Meredith: I need a vacation after this vacation. You have tired me out.

Derek: Me? You! At least we have one day off before we have to go back to the hospital. I need the rest.

Meredith: Are you trying to tell me something? Maybe we need to abstain from sex?

Derek: I like the sex, I'm all for the sex, more sex, I say!

Meredith: That's what I thought. What time are we going to arrive in Seattle?

Derek: Three. (He couldn't take it anymore.) I have a surprise.

Meredith: What? What surprise?

Derek: It's a surprise. You will see when we get home.

Meredith: This is a 14 hour flight!

Derek: I'd say you have a long time to wait.

Meredith drove Derek crazy during the whole flight. The only time he got any peace was when she finally fell asleep, and he could swear she was mumbling something about a surprise even then. The flight went by slowly, and they were ecstatic when they arrived in Seattle. After being in a plane for fourteen hours, Meredith was full of energy. She practically dragged Derek to the baggage claim. She couldn't wait to get home. Derek grabbed a cab, and gave him the address before Meredith got in the car.

Meredith: He's going the wrong way.

Derek: It's fine. Maybe there is construction.

Meredith: I don't think so. I'm going to say something.

Derek: Meredith! (She turns her head and starts to talk. He pulls her into a deep kiss.)

Meredith: What was that for?

Derek: Just be quiet, okay. It's the surprise. (Meredith knew where they were headed about halfway there.)

Meredith: Oh my God!

Derek: What?

Meredith: We're going to the house, aren't we.

Derek: No... (A smile crept up on his face.) Damn-it, Mer!

Meredith: You can't lie to me. This is great, you can't lie.

Derek: We're just checking on it. I had a message on my phone that there was a problem.

Meredith: A problem! What problem? I knew this would happen!

Derek: Calm down. It's fine.

Meredith: It fell down, didn't it!

Derek: Our house did not fall down.

Meredith: No, but a tree probably fell on it. (They turns down the long driveway.)

Derek: A tree did not fall on it!

Meredith: There was a leak wasn't there?

Derek: No. (She catches sight of it.)

Meredith: Oh my God-- it's perfect!

Derek: Welcome home.

Meredith: You mean?

Derek: It's all ready. Our friends moved everything in. The house is completely ready for us. Except of course the furniture from Lois' house. (The cab stops, and Meredith jumps out and runs to the door. Derek pays the cab driver and grabs the luggage.)

Meredith: Open the door! (He starts to unlock it, she goes to walk in.)

Derek: Wait. We need to do this right. (He swoops her up and carries her in. They both scan over it.) Wow.

Meredith: It is just how I imagined it would be! Thank you. It's perfect, just perfect.

Derek: Well, let's take a look around our home, Mrs. Shepherd. (She didn't mind not being called doctor by him.)

Meredith: Let's, Mr. Shepherd.

Their friends did a wonderful job getting the house ready. Pretty much everything was just the way Meredith would have done it herself. Their furniture fit in perfectly with the decor. Derek was pleasantly surprised. The builders did a wonderful job. He was really impressed. The breakfast nook looked right out to the water. Derek and Meredith couldn't believe how perfect it was. They could definitely see themselves spending the rest of their lives there. Meredith noticed a note on the counter.

Meredith & Derek-

Welcome home! We hope you had

a great time in Italy. Everything is moved in.

We think it looks great. Can't wait to see you guys.

Love,

Izzie, Alex, George, Callie & Cristina

Meredith: Welcome home.

Derek: Welcome home. (He pulls her into a deep kiss.)

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Okay, that chapter was BORING. The next one will be better. Here is the house: