:P - I had forgotten to update Izzie and Alex's relationship - I had gone off on a tangent with Mer and Der.
Hope you like ... I dont own Greys ...
Three weeks had past and Meredith was dying to take her newborn son home. He had grown quite a lot, and was breathing unassisted. She was frustrated that she had to be cooped up in the hospital when she knew how to care for her baby herself.
"I'm a doctor for God's sake! Don't they think I can handle a newborn?" She snapped at George.
He realized she was frustrated and hadn't meant to personally attack him "Mer, right now you are a mother first, you are a doctor second. Connor is still only very little. He's still supposed to be in the womb. You can't push this." He tried to reassure her.
"I know George, I just … I just can't be here for much longer. I mean, I worked 24 hour shifts here but 3 weeks of the beeping and the buzzing and being away from Evie and Rosie and seeing Connor hooked up to all those machines and hardly seeing Derek … " The past 3 weeks had overwhelmed her, she broke down on George's shoulder. "I'm sorry George, I always seem to be doing this to you, I'm sorry …" she sobbed.
"Its okay Mer. That is what a best friend is for. You can come to me at any time with any problem at anytime, and it doesn't bother me, I'm honored that you'd come to me. Now, maybe another few weeks Connor may have improved more, He might start to take food. Look me in the eye and tell me that you wouldn't mind inserting a catheter into your own 3 week old premie baby's arm just to feed him!"
Meredith sighed, "You are always right George. Promise you'll come and visit up here when you can. I need to see a friendly face often enough that I don't turn into a zombie." She felt better, she always felt better after talking to George. He is never selfish, he always understands. He really is her best friend, besides Derek of course. She gave him a hug, "Thank you for being an amazing friend." With that, George had to leave.
"Hey how is our little tiger?" Derek walked up behind Meredith who was standing over Connor's crib, and slipped his arms around her waist, resting his head on her shoulder.
"He is so tiny." she said with a tear in her eye. He will be okay, I just know it. Did I ever tell you I was born Premie? I was born 4 weeks before my due date, and I almost died twice. How has he done it at 8 weeks?"
"He's got your fighting spirit Mer."
"How about you go home, have a shower, a sleep and come back in the morning feeling refreshed. I will stay with him until you get back okay?"
Meredith hesitated, she didn't want to leave him, she hated even leaving to go to the toilet or some food from the cafeteria let alone go home for the night. "Mer, the girls miss you! As much as they love their daddy, they need there mummy home, at least for a night. They are confused and upset."
"Okay" but Ill be back early tomorrow morning okay!" she walked over to Connor's crib, lifted him out carefully so not to disturb the tubes and wires attached to his tiny body, and kissed him on the head. "Mummy will be back soon okay baby." She placed him back down and kissed Derek softly. "You look after him okay Derek." He gave her a knowing look,
"Ill keep him safe forever."
"Alex! Jackson's up, can you grab him? I'm in the shower." Izzie called, hearing her 9 month old crying out for attention.
"Yep, I'm up! Alex shouted back, making his way down the hallway to his nursery. "Hey there little man, what's up? Beautiful day today isn't it? Perfect weather for a stroll around the park, how about it? Silly mummy has to work, but daddy is staying right here to look after his favorite little guy."
"You know, some people would think your crazy talking like that to a 10 month old, but I think it's kind of cute!" Izzie had been leaning on the door frame listening to Alex's very one-sided conversation with his son. Alex picked Jackson up and carried him over to where Izzie was standing. Held him close to his chest with one arm, and with the other, he pulled Izzie close to him.
"You know, I'm a big softie for family now!" he said kissing her deeply. "And I think we should start trying for another family member." He added. Izzie was stunned, her mouth dropped. After a few minutes a smile formed on her face and she hugged her boys tightly.
"Okay babies, I've gotta go to work. Behave!" She directed the last order at Alex. She then started to walk down the stairs.
"Oh come on Izz that was one time. It's not unusual for people to leave belongings on public transport. When are you going to forgive me for that?"
"I don't know, I find it difficult to believe that a father could forget to wheel a pram carrying his 2 month old son off a bus!" She laughed, she had forgiven him for that, but she liked to see that reaction he gave every time she mentioned it. "Love you!" She called back.
Alex got dressed and set up the pram and placed Jackson in it. Let's go little man. He pushed the pram down the hallway; it reached the top of the stairs. Jackson squealed with delight. He knew what was about to happen. His daddy was going to push the pram down the stairs bumping him around joyfully.
"Let's go to the park buddy!"
I dont know if I like it myself ... but what do you guys think, Ella