A/N: Oh my gosh, so sorry that I haven't updated! Today is the Jewish New Year so I'm not supposed to be doing this but I'm doing homework too and my mom said I could use the computer. Hope I don't, I don't know, curse myself or something. Ohh…when I did the I love you thing in that chapter, totally wasn't thinking about the premiere. Kinda weird huh? I'm writing this while I rewatch, again, the premiere. Anyways, here we go…
Chapter 18: What If
2 months later…Beginning of December…
Meredith and Derek were very much in love and very happy. Things could be frustrating at times because they argued over stupid things, but always made up…and that made for good sex. Meredith didn't see Derek as much as she wanted, but she accepted it because surgery was his job, it's what he loved (besides her), and what he was good at. Not just good at, great.
Meredith had moved into Derek's penthouse officially. She had practically been living with him before but now it was for real. One night at dinner, they were sitting at the table just enjoying their meal and having a conversation when Derek said, "Meredith, I have a question for you?" Meredith didn't think much of it and just continued eating, "Hmm?" Derek laughed as he watched her shovel more food into her mouth, "So, I've met your brother and his wife, and your nephew, so, um, how would you feel about coming to Maine with me and meeting my family?" Meredith dropped her fork, "Seriously?" Derek smiled, "Seriously." Meredith jumped out of her seat and ran over and started kissing Derek all over his face. "Meredith, Meredith!" he said laughing. "Yea?" she said with a huge grin on her face. "I've never seen somebody so excited to meet their boyfriends family," Derek said, a little confused. Meredith rolled her eyes, "You have no idea how long I've been waiting for you to ask me to meet them. You talk about your sisters and their kids all the time. I want to meet them!" Derek was so happy that Meredith was excited to meet his family because he knew how they could be when ever he brought someone home. If she was excited, she would be relaxed.
They made their plans to fly to Maine the day after Christmas. They didn't want to be there on Christmas because Derek knew how hectic it would be with all of the kids, so they decided to stay for New Years instead. Meredith took an extra few days after the New Year off from school, and Derek took 2 weeks off from the hospital. Meredith was so excited to meet the family that Derek constantly raved about, but she had to admit, she was nervous whether or not they would like her or not. She was afraid they might take objection to their relationship because Meredith was younger than Derek, and vowed to make the best impression possible.
The morning they were schedule to leave, things were extremely hectic. Meredith was running around the apartment, making sure that she didn't leave anything important. The fact that she was so nervous didn't help matters. Derek kept trying to get her to calm down but all of his attempts failed. They finally left and got to the airport just in time to make it through security and have a little bit of time to relax before they had to board. They were sitting at their gate waiting when Meredith just looked at Derek. When he noticed and looked back at her, "What is it Mer?" She was really antsy, "I'm nervous Derek. What if they don't like me? What if they think I'm too young? What…" Before she could get out another what if, Derek cut her off, "Shhh. Stop. It's going to fine. They're going to love you because I love you, and that's all that matters." He kissed her head and she relaxed a bit and leaned her head onto his shoulder. A couple minutes later she sat up again, "What is it now?" he asked. "Nothing, I'm just thirsty. I'm going to get a bottle of water to take on the plane. Do you want anything?" she asked. "No thanks," he replied and she walked away to get something to drink. About 5 minutes after she got back the plane began to board.
The flight was about 5 hours but they entertained each other the whole way there. They did crossword puzzles, number puzzles, word searches and watched the movie that was being shown on the plane. The plane landed and they got off and retrieved their luggage before going and getting their rental car. Derek had decided to rent a big SUV so that a lot of his family could fit in it. They got in the car and drove about a half hour to his family's house. Meredith looked out the window to see a big brick house, with a white fence and a beautiful garden, "It's gorgeous Derek!" He smiled, "I'm glad you like it! You ready to go in?" Meredith took a deep breath, "Yea, I'm ready."
A/N: Like it? Reviews please! I don't think I'll have anything tomorrow because I'm going to a baseball game, so I'll try to get in some more tonight…but only if you people review! I just watched the premiere again. Oh my gosh, that Derek scene with the I love you, it made me tear up. I want a guy like that…well, I just want a guy. Haha…okay enough rambling.
Oh...one question...I was watching Patrick on Regis and Kelly and he said something about the fact that the show picked up 5 hours after it left off and that people would understand that...What does it mean? I had another revelation about something, but I won't tell unless you review!