I DO NOT OWN GREY'S ANATOMY, I wish I did!
Derek and Meredith spent their first day back at home watching movies, in their pajamas. They were perfectly happy to be on the couch, in each other's arms. They didn't let any of their friends know that they were home yet. Even though that had just spent two weeks alone together, it wasn't enough. It was never going to be enough. Meredith was loving the new house. It took some getting used to, it was much quieter. She didn't sleep very well the first night, she swore she heard wild animals, and they were coming to knock down the door. Derek said they were probably raccoons on the roof, which made her cling even tighter. She was never worried at the trailer, which didn't make any sense. She knew she would be fine after she got used to it.
Meredith: Derek, Der- are you awake?
Derek: I wasn't.
Meredith: Sorry.
Derek: What's wrong?
Meredith: I can't sleep. It's the time change and the travel. Never mind, go back to bed.
Derek: You'll fall asleep eventually. (He wraps his arms around her.)
Meredith: Yeah.
Meredith didn't fall asleep. She softly pulled away from Derek's grip and went to get a glass of water. She was warm, and decided to go out on the porch. It was nice out there. There were two wooden rocking chairs, she decided to take a seat and look at the stars. After about twenty minutes, she was out like a light. Derek woke up a few hours later and noticed Meredith was gone. He went to the kitchen, and she wasn't there. He saw her figure in the rocking chair, and went out to her, finding her asleep.
Meredith: (waking up, hearing the door open.) Hey.
Derek: Hey.
Meredith: It's nice out here.
Derek: Yeah, it is. You should come back in. I wouldn't want you to get eaten alive by the wild animals. (He laughs.)
Meredith: Yeah, I'm pretty tired now. Is it hot, or is it just me?
Derek: (Kisses her forehead. His eyes looked concerned.) You are a little warm. Do you feel okay?
Meredith: Yeah, let's go to bed.
In the morning they sat in their breakfast nook. Derek eating his Muesli, Meredith her bagel. It was perfect, as the sun shown in. Just like it was what they should do for the rest of their lives. They drove separately to work. Neither knew how long they would be working. Meredith was happy to be going down her new driveway, leaving her new house. When she pulled into the parking lot, she immediately spotted Izzie and George.
Izzie: (Runs up and hugs Meredith.) We missed you!
George: It hasn't been the same without you.
Meredith: I missed you guys too. The house is...fabulous. You guys did a wonderful job, thank you so much.
Izzie: So how was Italy?
Meredith: Italy was great, but so was France, and Ireland.
George: You went to France and Ireland too?
Meredith: Yep. I kissed the Blarney Stone. We had dinner in the Eiffel Tower. It was amazing, but I'm glad to be home!
Izzie: That is just wrong! You are so lucky. (They arrive in the locker room.)
Cristina: Hey.
Meredith: Hey.
Izzie: They went to Ireland and France too. Can you believe that?
Cristina: Of course. McDreamy gives her whatever she wants.
Meredith: That's not true. Thank you guys, for the house it was great. (Bailey walks in.)
Bailey: Okay, you suck-ups! O'Malley-Sloan, Karev-She Sloan, Shepherd-Shepherd. (Meredith smiled.), Stevens, you're with me. (She grabs Meredith.) Congratulations, Shepherd. I heard the wedding was great.
Meredith: Thank you. (She runs off to find her husband, she finds him talking to Mark Sloan.) Dr. Shepherd, you requested me?
Derek: Yes, I did, Dr. Shepherd. (He has a cheesy grin on his face.)
Mark: You two are pathetic. (He hugs her.) So, Firecracker, I heard you had a good time.
Meredith: Yeah, we did. It was great.
Mark: Good.
Meredith: So what do we have?
Derek: We have a aneurysm.
Meredith: Yay. I'm happy to be back.
Derek: Me too. (They walk to the patient's room.) Mr. Danson, how are you today?
Danson: Good. Well, as good as I can be, in a hospital.
Derek: This is Dr. Shepherd, she will be prepping you for surgery.
Danson: Dr. Shepherd, huh? You two related?
Meredith: Married. Just married. (Derek smiles.)
Danson: Well, congratulations!
Derek: Thank you.
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Meredith and Derek performed the surgery with no problems. They were both overjoyed to be back in the operating room. Everyone kept congratulating them every time they turned around. Word had spread fast that they were back. Ellis and Richard had shown everyone in the hospital their wedding photos. They were so happy, so proud. Meredith was doing post-op notes when Ellis passed by.
Ellis: Welcome back! (She hugs her.)
Meredith: Thanks, mom.
Ellis: So I heard, Paris? And Ireland? How fantastic.
Meredith: It was, it really was.
Ellis: So, Richard and I, we have an announcement. We were hoping that you and Derek could come over for dinner someday this week.
Meredith: Of course. That would be great.
Ellis: I have to go. It's great to see you in the halls again.
Meredith: You too.
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Meredith: What do you think it is?
Derek: Who knows.
Meredith: It's something major. Why else would they want us to come over for an announcement?
Derek: You're worrying. Don't worry, it will be fine.
Meredith: I need to take a shower.
Derek: What a coincidence, so do I...
Meredith: You are dirty.
Derek: That is precisely why I need to shower.
Meredith: Very bad. (She shakes her finger at him.) Okay, but we cannot be late.
Derek: Don't worry, we won't. (He smiles. They both peel off their clothes and climb in.)
Meredith: Do you think they're getting married?
Derek: Who?
Meredith: My mother and Richard.
Derek: I don't know. (He puts body wash on the wash cloth, and begins rubbing it on Meredith's back.)
Meredith: What else could it be?
Derek: I don't know. Let's not think about it. (He turns her around, and pushes her against the wall, and kisses her neck, collarbone, and moves down to her breasts, sucking softly.)
Meredith: Ouch! Damn-it, Derek. (She cringes.)
Derek: What?
Meredith: Stop. (She pulls away.) It hurts.
Derek: I always do this, you love it. (He kisses her neck, and she pulls away.)
Meredith: Well, not today. Lets just take a shower, okay?
Derek: (Taken aback by her change of attitude.) Okay... (They both shower and get out, getting dressed.) Are you okay?
Meredith: (Putting on her black dress.) Yeah, why?
Derek: You're acting a little...I don't know. (He shakes his head.) Never mind.
Meredith: What?
Derek: (Pouts.) You never turn me down. I was ready, and you just shut me down.
Meredith: I just don't feel so great. It's no big deal. I'm sorry.
Derek: It's okay. (He smiles.) You look great.
Meredith: Thanks.
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Ellis: Welcome. (She hugs them both.)
Derek: How are you?
Ellis: Great.
Meredith: Is Richard cooking?
Ellis: Yeah, he is.
Derek: I didn't know Richard could cook.
Richard: (Walks out.) I'll have you know, I am an excellent cook. How are you? (They shake hands.)
Derek: Great. Just tired. Who would have known vacation would have been so tiring?
Richard: It always is.
Meredith: So what are we having?
Richard: Pot roast.
Meredith: Sounds good. Very...comforting.
Ellis: He makes a wonderful pot roast. Would you like some wine?
Derek: Sure.
Meredith: I'll just have water. I'm wined out--after Italy.
Ellis: I can understand that. (Richard brings out the food. They begin eating.)
Derek: This is great.
Meredith: Yeah, it is. So, did anything big happen at the hospital while we were gone.
Richard: Just the usual.
Meredith: Good, Derek was worried he was missing something.
Derek: Me? You! You were the one that was missing the hospital.
Ellis: Just like a true surgeon.
Richard: So how was the honeymoon?
Derek: It was great. We went fishing in Ireland. That was the best part, right Mer? (He gives her a playful grin.) Mer? (He looks over at her, she looks pale.)
Meredith: Uh huh, yeah.
Derek: Are you okay?
Meredith: I'm okay.
Ellis: Are you sure?
Meredith: (Nods her head yes.) So, what's this big announcement?
Richard: Oh, yeah. Well, you two have inspired us.
Derek: How do you mean?
Ellis: You two are so in love, and carefree. So--
Richard: We are retiring. The hospital has always been our lives, now, we have each other. We need to live before we die.
Ellis: We are going to travel, spend time with each other.
Derek: That's wonderful!
Meredith: You're---you're---leaving? (She puts her hand over her mouth and runs to the bathroom. Derek jumps up and follows her. He can hear her retching.)
Derek: Mer--are you okay?
Meredith: I think so. (He hears her vomit again. He opens the door, and walks over to her, holding her hair.) I think I'm getting the flu. (He feels her head.)
Derek: You're warm.
Meredith: Go talk to them, I've completely ruined dinner.
Derek: No, you haven't.
Meredith: Please. (He walks out to Ellis and Derek.)
Ellis: Did we upset her?
Derek: No, no. She hasn't been herself since we came back. I think she has the flu.
Richard: Is she okay?
Derek: She's vomiting. (They hear the door open, Meredith walks out.)
Meredith: I'm okay.
Ellis: Are you sure?
Meredith: Yeah. I'm going to lay on the couch, you guys finish eating.
Derek: We should go home.
Meredith: No Derek. They went to all this trouble. Please, stay.
Derek: Okay. (She goes and lays down.)
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Meredith is feeling a little better during the ride home. She was happy to be driving up their new driveway. Derek keeps looking over at her, he is worried.
Derek: Do you think it's food poisoning?
Meredith: I don't know. I feel okay now. I can't believe this!
Derek: I know. It come in waves.
Meredith: Not that! This is my life. She finally acts human. We are getting along. Now, she's leaving. She is abandoning me. Everyone leaves me.
Derek: She's not abandoning you. She will be back, they are just going to travel. She's not dying.
Meredith: I never thought I would care. I do, I do care. How can she just leave? (She starts to tear up. They walk to their room, she lays down on the bed.)
Derek: I'm here for you. You're okay.
Meredith: No, I'm not. I am not okay! You'll leave too, just watch. Everyone does.
Derek: I am never going anywhere. (He wraps his arms around her.)
Meredith: Don't be so sure. (She starts to weep.)
Derek: What the hell is wrong with her? I'm sure. (He kisses her head.)
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Hmmm...What could be wrong with Meredith...Nerves? Is she regretting her decision to marry Derek? Happy Grey's Day everyone!!