I'd like to say my finally hello. This story wasn't one of my favorites, but it was a ride nonetheless and I want to thank you all for going through it with me. I'd like to give special thanks to Darkangel1890, bohemiangirl, allygrace, and Miss Re who've been loyal reviewers. You guys are awesome and kept me going. Thank you so much.

So here's the end for you, and please review just this last time. Pretty please? Hope you enjoy it from beginning to end.

Rosalie

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The day was pleasantly sunny and warm. It was the perfect day to get out. All the people seemed to be in lighter moods because of this uncommon weather. It was amazing what a little bit of sun can do to you.

Meredith looked away from the window to the room she had called her room for some time. It was weird to be leaving. The thought of going back seemed…unreal. Like a whole different life. Well, she supposed it was a different life. She just wasn't sure what it would be like when she got back there, or how she'd handle it.

She wanted to get out, she really did. But she was afraid. Who knows what has changed. People may tell you, but when you see it for yourself it's a completely different story. And she wondered how people would treat her. Like she was a psycho, of course. She hoped that they would get out of that phase soon enough and see her as Meredith again. But she didn't doubt that that would take a little while. What else are they supposed to think when she arrives home from a psych hospital? Not many people she knew believed in those places very much. She knew that she hadn't.

"Dr. Grey?" A nurse came into the room. "Your ride is here."

"Thank you," Meredith said, picking up her things, feeling extremely nervous. For a moment she though she'd have a panic attack. But she was ready, she told herself. She had already told herself that several times today. They wouldn't let her go if she wasn't ready.

She left the room, following behind the nurse and trying to keep herself calm. This was a big step. She had to return to the life that had put her here in the first place. Her mind wandered to work and what she would now even be able to do. She had been out of practice for a while, and it was going to take her a while to get her self-confidence back.

"Here you are, Dr. Grey," the nurse said, holdng the door open for her. "Best of luck. I'm sure you'll be fine."

Meredith smiled at her. "Thank you."

She braced herself and walked out the door. The sun hit her face, temporarily blinding her. But it was amazing at the same time. The sun was still shining, and now of all days. That had to be some sort of sign.

She walked down the steps to see Cristina Yang waiting for her. She was looking quite uncomfortable herself. She hadn't come to see Meredith as much as the others had. Meredith ended up being surprised on those days Cristina actually walked through the door. Meredith did not blame Cristina for this, nor did it make her angry. That was who Cristina was and Meredith knew that. It didn't mean her friend didn't care. It just meant that she was afraid, even though others seen it as cold.

"Hi," Meredith said, walking up to her.

"Hi," Cristina surprised. "I see you're all ready."

"I've been all ready for a while," Meredith asked, not wanting to talk about the fear she that was currently clawing at her.

"Two years," Cristina said. "That's a long time."

"Trust me, I know that," Meredith said, looking around outside and for the first time realizing how beautiful it was. "I'm surprised it's you here."

"George and Izzie are throwing you a little welcome home party," Cristina said. "But I'm not supposed to tell you that, so try and act surprised."

"Will do," Meredith smiled. A welcome home party. George and Izzie were so sweet. But Meredith wasn't sure if she would really like to walk into a surprise party right now. She was going to try and ease back home. But whatever. It just shows how much they care, and she appreciated that.

"So," Cristina said awkwardly. "Do you want to go or stand here?"

"Go," Meredith answered, following her. A step towards a new beginning.

"Are you better?" Cristina had to ask. She'd wanted to know for a while, but never got an answer. "I mean really?"

"Yeah, I am," Meredith said. She passed Derek with merely a glance and moved on. "Everything's back to normal."

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I have to dedicate this story to two people: the first is Nessa. You've always given me great opinions and encouragement from the start. You kept me going :)

And secondly to Katie, who helped me with ideas more than once, and they were great ones to. You helped me finish this story, because your ideas brought it here, whether you realize it or not. Everyone should know that you did that for me.

I thank you both so much. This is all for you:)

Even though it isn't happy. Sorry.

Rosalie