DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN GREY'S ANATOMY, I wish I did.
Meredith turns to walk away. Part of her knows she is acting foolishly. She can't help it. Her emotions are all over the map. She isn't sure whether she wants to cry or scream. She was making her way out of the empty exam room when she felt his hand on her shoulder.
Derek: No. No, no we don't do this. You aren't walking away from me, not like this.
Meredith: I can't do this right now.
Derek: I don't want to fight, and I don't want you to walk away. Mer- I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make that decision without you. I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to change my mind. And I really didn't want you to be disappointed.
Meredith: (Her expressions softens.) Why would I be disappointed?
Derek: Because you could be married to the Chief of Surgery, and if I said no--
Meredith: (She sits up on the gurney.) Derek, I don't care about that. I just don't want you to give up your dream for me. That isn't fair, not for anyone. I know that all you have ever wanted all your life, is to be Chief. That is why you came to Seattle. Now you're throwing it all away. I don't want you to resent me, to regret your decision. I will always be your wife, but you will not always have the opportunity to be Chief.
Derek: Being Chief, that was my dream. Not now, not anymore. You are my dream. I want to have a happy life with you. I don't want to be married to Seattle Grace, I want to be married to you. Being Chief is time consuming, it is full time. I love you, Meredith. I want you. I do not want to be Chief. I am not going to resent this, because I have a wonderful life with you.
Meredith: I haven't been too wonderful lately.
Derek: No, you haven't. (She smacks him.) See?
Meredith: Sorry.
Derek: So you will always be my wife?
Meredith: Of course. And I guess you can come home tonight. (She laughs.)
Derek: Oh good. I didn't want to ask Mark if I could stay there.
Meredith: I'm sorry about coming into the OR. I don't know what came over me.
Derek: You are ballsy, that's why I love you. I think everyone knows who the boss is now.
Meredith: It was pretty crappy, even for me.
Derek: It's over now. We can't go back. (He pulls her into a hug, and kisses her on the head.) I love you.
Meredith: I love you too.
Derek: You need to get that MRI, before our patient leaves. (He starts to walk out.)
Meredith: Derek?
Derek: Yeah?
Meredith: Tonight. I'll cook, we'll have dinner. I have something very big to tell you.
Derek: Something big?
Meredith: Yep.
Derek: I can't wait.
Meredith went into the exam room, and grabbed the patient. The patient mumbled something about being left in the room too long. Meredith just smiled. Everything was better now. She and Derek were getting along again, and she was going to get the secret off of her chest. She was just getting ready to wheel the patient into the elevator, when Doctor Bailey walked up.
Bailey: You damn fool! I don't know who you think you are, but your lack of professionalism today is unbelievable. You are an intern. A bottom of the food chain, end of the pecking order, bottom feeding, intern. You do not walk into the OR of an attending and speak to them in that manner. Dr. Shepherd is your boss. He's my boss. You crossed so many lines. I don't give a damn if he is your husband, your brother, uncle, or your Dad. You do not have the right, not here! Whatever goes on behind the doors of your home, stays there. You have made me look foolish. This reflects on me. So you will be in the pit for the next week. If the pit is slow, then you will do charts, and post-op notes. If you get those done, you will work for the nurses. You will not see the inside of the OR for a week. Not even through the glass in the gallery. Do you understand?
Meredith: Yes.
Bailey: Good, now get out of my sight. (Meredith goes in the elevator with the patient.)
Patient: Dude, was that your boss?
Meredith: Yeah.
Patient: Sounds like you screwed up.
Meredith: Yeah, I guess I did.
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Meredith got off of work at six. She was supposed to get off earlier, but Miranda Bailey had her doing everything under the sun. She deserved it, and she knew it. She is lucky that this was her only punishment. Since she was running late, she decided to get take-out instead of cooking. She stopped at a chinese restaurant. She hated chinese food, but she knew Derek really liked it, so she could stomach it. Derek was supposed to be home at seven. When Meredith got home, she took a quick shower. When she got out she heard her phone ringing.
Meredith: Hey.
Derek: Hey.
Meredith: You're not coming, are you? (He could hear the disappointment in her voice.)
Derek: No, I have surgery. I'm sorry.
Meredith: It's okay. I know how it goes. Are you coming home?
Derek: If I get done earlier enough. What about the big news?
Meredith: It can wait.
Derek: Are you sure?
Meredith: Yeah. See you later.
Derek: Bye.
Meredith hung up the phone. She was finally ready to tell Derek, and this happens. She was actually excited about it. It could wait, she thought. She's waited this long already, what's one or two more days. She went to their bedroom and decided to watch some t.v. She needed the rest, and she knew that Doctor Bailey was going to be working her extra hard. She fell asleep around eight. She slept for several hours, and woke up at one in the morning. Derek wasn't next to her. She figured he probably wasn't going to come home. If he was tired, she'd rather he didn't drive anyway. She laid there for a while and decided to take a bath. Her body was sore, and her stomach was a little upset. The warm water felt great as it encompassed her aching body. The silence of the house was relaxing, it was unbelievably quiet. She laid her head back on the edge of the tub, and rubbed her stomach. It was amazing to her that there was a little life in there. A piece of she and Derek.
Derek looked up at the clock, it was already one in the morning. He wanted to go home. He wanted to lay next to Meredith. All he could think of was the disappointment in her voice. He didn't want to stay at the hospital. He changed out of his scrubs and grabbed his things. The drive home went quickly. There was absolutely no traffic on the freeway. As he drove up the long winding drive, happy to be home. He looked in the refrigerator and smiled at the sight of the chinese food. He knew she got it for him. He quietly made his way to their bedroom. He saw a light on in the bathroom. He couldn't believe she was awake. He was surprised when he heard talking. He figured she was on the phone. He quietly went to the door to tell her he was home.
Meredith: (She was talking to her stomach.) I love you so much already, do you know that? And daddy, he will love you too. Mommy will tell him you're on your way as soon as she can. Mommy was just scared before, but now she's ready. You are going to be the happiest baby in the world. You are going to have so many people who love you, like Aunt Cristina, Uncle George, Aunt Izzie, Uncle Mark and Aunt Addison...(Derek walks up and kisses her. She gasps.)
Derek: I'm going to be a Dad? (His face lights up.)
Meredith: I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner--
Derek: We're having a baby? (His eyes well up.)
Meredith: Yes. (He leans over the tub and kisses her.)
Derek: I am going to be a father! (He leans in and hugs her, falling into the tub with her.)
Meredith: Derek! (He pulls her close to him.)
Derek: We are having a baby... (He smiles ear to ear.)
Meredith: You're happy?
Derek: Of course I am.
Meredith: You have your clothes on.
Derek: I can solve that! (He starts pulling his clothes off.)
Meredith: So you're okay about this? You aren't mad?
Derek: Why would I be mad?
Meredith: You said you didn't want kids.
Derek: No I didn't.
Meredith: You said that your mom wouldn't be too disappointed when we didn't have kids.
Derek: That didn't mean I didn't want kids! I didn't want to pressure you. I was afraid that after you lost your first baby, you couldn't handle it. I would have never asked you. I didn't want you to do it, just because it's what I wanted. I want children. I have always wanted children with you!
Meredith: I was so scared. I forgot my Depo shot. With Ray's trial, and the wedding, I forgot to get the shot.
Derek: Well, I would say it was meant to be.
Meredith: I never wanted kids, not until I was with you. I want a piece of you. This child is a piece of us, our love.
Derek: I love you, so much. You have made me the happiest man in the world. (Tears begin to run down his cheeks.)
Meredith: Derek...
Derek: I am a complete idiot. It all makes sense. All the signs were there, I didn't even realize. And the meeting with Addison. (He shakes his head.) So how far along are you?
Meredith: I don't know yet. I have an sonogram scheduled for next week with Addison.
Derek: I will be there with you. (He holds her in his arms for a while.) You can tell me anything. I don't want you to keep anything secret. You can trust me. No matter what it is, I will always support you. I will always love you.
Meredith: I know that. I always knew that. I was just being stupid. (The lay there for awhile.)
Derek: I am going to be a daddy.
Meredith: Yes, yes you are...
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Okay, I couldn't keep them fighting for long. It was supposed to last a few days, but I just couldn't do it!