A/N: Okay, so the boat thing is the bat mitzvah reception. I didn't actually mention it in the chapter, just the bat mitzvah.

Chapter 53: They're So Great Together

When Derek and Meredith got back to Meredith's house, Meredith just walked into the house without saying a word and went into the living room and sat down on the couch, staring into space. Izzie and George were both out of the house. Before going to her appointment, Meredith had told them what was going on and they figured pregnant or not, Meredith and Derek would want some time alone.

Derek walked over and kneeled down in front of Meredith and took her hands. He was worried about her reaction. She had been so freaked out about the pregnancy and thought that if she was going to have a baby then Derek would break up with her because he didn't want a kid right then. He never expected her to be so upset.

"Meredith, are you alright?"

She didn't respond to him. She just sat there, staring at the blank television screen.

Derek took a deep breath, "Mer, please talk to me."

"I don't want to talk," she said, monotonously.

"Alright, I'm going to go make us something to eat. Anything special you want?"

"I don't care."

Derek gave Meredith a kiss on the forehead and went into the kitchen. He made them some chicken and some pasta and then set the table. He went into the living room to get Meredith and let her know that dinner was ready and she was sitting in the same position, staring into space like she was when he left her.

"Dinner's ready."

"I'm not hungry."

Derek sat down on the couch next to Meredith. He was really worried about her and what was going on.

"Meredith, will you please talk to me?"

"There's nothing to talk about Derek. I'm not pregnant. Not pregnant. No baby," she said, getting up and going into the kitchen."

"We should talk about this."

"There's nothing to talk about."

"Did you want to be pregnant?"

Meredith sat down at the table, and looked up at Derek.

"I just really don't want to talk about this right now Derek. Let's just eat okay? We'll go to the Bat Mitzvah tomorrow, enjoy ourselves, and then we'll talk about it. Okay?"

"It's a deal."

They ate dinner quietly, but it was a calm quiet, not an awkward quiet. The next morning, they got up and went to the Bat Mitzvah service. Derek had on a nice suit and looked very handsome, and Meredith had on a skirt, heels and a sweater. They drove to the synagogue and were sitting listening to the service.

"You look beautiful, Mer," he whispered in her ear.

She looked over at him and smiled, and took his hand and sat there for the rest of the morning just holding hands, and running her fingers along his hand. The service ended and they went to the luncheon in the social hall. Meredith and Mel were in the restroom and about to leave when Melissa stopped Meredith from leaving.

"Are you okay, Mer? You seem a little out of sorts."

"Can I tell you something? You have to promise not to tell my parents or Jason."

"I promise."

Meredith checked to make sure that there was nobody else in the bathroom who she knew.

"Derek and I had a bit of a pregnancy scare."

"What? I've seen so many condoms in your house you could open your own store."

"Yeah, well we were a big negligent."

"So, that's what's been bothering you?"

"I don't know. I was really scared when I realized I could be pregnant but then I sort of warmed up to the idea. I love Derek so much, and I could just picture myself with him and our child."

"Everything will work out Meredith. When's the time's right, you'll know it. You won't have any doubts about it."

"Thanks Mel."

Meredith gave Melissa a hug and then went back out into the social hall with everyone else. She and Derek said goodbye to everyone, and let them know that they would see them all later on the dinner cruise.

Derek and Meredith went home and just spent some quality time together. They were just lying around on the couch, watching movies until Meredith realized what time it was. She got up off the couch, and Derek stopped her.

"Hey, hey, hey, where do you think you're going?" he said pulling her back down onto the couch, starting to kiss her neck.

"Derek…I have to get ready to go."

"You have an hour and a half."

She laughed, "There's plenty of time for…that…later. Promise."

Meredith got off of the couch and went upstairs to get dressed. She put on a satiny, black top, jeans and stilettos and came downstairs. Derek was wearing a dress shirt, and some nice pants.

"You look beautiful Meredith."

She just smiled, "Ready to go?"

"I'm ready if you are."

They got into the car and drove to the marina. Derek went to the ticket window and got their tickets and then they boarded the boat, and got their picture taken as they got on. They got their seating assignments and headed to their table where Mel and Jason were already sitting down with the kids.

They said hello to them and the kids and then went to the bar to get a drink. Before long, Ellis and Thatcher showed up.

"Hi Mom and Dad," Meredith said, hugging the two of them.

"Hi Mr. and Mrs. Grey," Derek said, shaking their hands.

"It's so nice to see you Derek. I know we saw you this morning, but it's nice to see you again," Ellis said.

Meredith introduced Derek into some more family friends - Terri and Steve, and Jeanne and Larry, both old friends of Meredith's parents. They were all having a nice conversation about Derek teaching Meredith how to cook.

"She didn't even boil water for pasta before she met him, and last time we were over at her house, she made us lasagna," Jason said.

"She has potential," Derek said, laughing, "Before long, we'll have her cooking a lot more on our own."

Meredith just sat there a little embarrassed, but glad that Derek was getting along with her family and their friends. A few minutes later, the DJ got everybody's attention so that he could introduced the family and the bat mitzvah girl. They came out, and then everyone was seated so that the waiters could take dinner orders.

"I'm going to go outside and get some air okay?" Meredith whispered to Derek.

"Want some company?"

"Sure," Meredith turned to her mom, "We're going to go out on the deck and get some air. Will you come get us when the dinner is served?"

"Sure, honey."

Meredith took Derek's hand they went out onto the boat deck. Meredith leaned up against the railing and Derek wrapped his arms around her waist, entwining his fingers with hers.

"Are you doing alright?" he asked.

"Yeah, I think so."

"You know you're amazing."

"I am?"

"You are."

Meredith turned around to face Derek, "I'm sorry I freaked out on you last night. It's just that when I realized that I might be pregnant, I was really afraid that you would leave me because you weren't ready for that. And then you were so supportive, I started to get used to the idea. I could see us and a little baby and it was so perfect. Then when I found out I wasn't pregnant, it was kind of disappointing."

"First of all, you don't have to apologize. You did what you needed to do to deal with what was going on. Second, I promise you that when we're ready, we'll have a baby. And you aren't the only one who has had that dream of us and little baby, because I have to and I can't wait until it comes true."

"Seriously?"

"Seriously. When we're both ready, we'll have a baby. I promise."

Meredith smiled and turned back around to look out at the water, "I love you," she said turning her head so he could hear her.

"You have no idea," he whispered in her ear, his hot breath tickling her neck.

Inside the boat, Ellis and Thatcher and their friends could see Derek and Meredith on the boat deck in each other's arms.

"They are so great together, Ellis," Terri said.

"Yeah, they are," she agreed, "I've never seen her this happy."

"Do you think they're going to get married?" Jeanne asked.

"I don't know. They were together for about 6 months and then Meredith broke up with him. I'm still not completely sure why, but she was completely heartbroken. The got back together a few weeks ago, right after my accident I guess."

"You brought them back together Ellis," Jeanne said.

"I think even if they hadn't run into each other at the hospital, they would have gotten back together. They love each other too much."

A/N: Continuation of the Bat Mitzvah tomorrow. Review, as always.