A/N: I have a really bad case of senioritis so it's a good thing I have no homework, but I would probably be updating anyway. Maybe Derek can cure me of my senioritis…I would definitely let him do something. Oh, I'm doing this chapter in sort of a different format. I want you guys to let me know what you think and if you don't like it, I'll do what I did before.

Chapter 24: Do You Think She's The One?

After dinner and dessert everybody headed to bed. Derek's sisters had left with their children because all the kids needed to go to bed. Katherine and Billy cleaned up from dinner and Meredith and Derek headed up to bed. They were both exhausted from their afternoon activities and feel asleep quickly.

The next morning, Derek woke up before Meredith. He just lay there with her in his arms, stroking her head and watching her sleep peacefully. Meredith woke up and opened her eyes slowly and saw that Derek was watching her.

"Good morning," she said sleepily.

Derek gave her a kiss, "Good morning to you too."

"How long have you been awake?"

"Only about 20 minutes," he answered.

Meredith laughed, "So, you've just been lying here watching me? Why didn't you wake me up?"

"I didn't want to wake you up. You looked so beautiful and peaceful."

Meredith smiled, "Do you want to go downstairs and get some breakfast?"

"No, I just want to lay here with you. I feel safe in your arms. Nothing's wrong."

"Meredith, what's wrong that you want to avoid by staying in bed? I thought last night went really well."

Meredith sighed, "It did. I'm just worried that I'm going to screw up again today. Your sisters aren't going to be here today to…help us."

"Mer, I promise it will be fine okay? Let's go downstairs and eat."

Meredith finally agreed. They got out of bed, showered separately, and headed downstairs to get some food. Katherine and Billy were at the table drinking coffee when Derek and Meredith walked into the kitchen.

"Hey. Good morning you two," Derek's mom said, pouring herself another cup of coffee.

"Good morning Katherine," Meredith said sitting down at the table.

"How did you sleep?"

"I slept really well. Derek's bed is really comfortable."

Derek and Billy realized that Meredith and Katherine were getting along really well and actually having a pleasant conversation and decided to leave the room. It was the first time that they would have had a chance to talk alone and Derek thought that it was a good opportunity for Meredith to actually get to know his mother. It would give her a chance to form another opinion other than the one of his mother hating Meredith because of her young age.

Derek grabbed a bagel and sat down in the living room with his father. "I hope Meredith and Mom start to get along. Meredith thinks that she hates her."

"She doesn't hate her, just thinks she's too young. I think she's lovely." Derek smiled at his dad, and signed in relief. At least one of his parents liked her as much as he did. Derek's dad looked at him, "You really care about her, don't you?"

"Yea, I do. She's really special. I know what it's like to be in love, because I was loved Addison deeply, but there's something about her. She's amazing."

"Do you think she's the one?" Billy asked taking of sip of his coffee.

Derek just smiled, "Yea, I really do."

A/N: I'll probably have more tonight. Let me know what you think of my new format. I like it better, but, you're the ones reading! I know it's kind of shorter, but it's more spread out. Review please!