Disclaimer: Wow, last night in my exhaustion I thought of a really good disclaimer for this chapter, and now I completely forget it. I don't know how I managed to do that. But I did. In short, I don't own Grey's Anatomy. Not even one little tiny piece of it.

So some of my fans are way to observant. About Meredith calling Derek's parents, when seemingly both of them are dead. I knew that, I really did. And I didn't even mean to write parents. I so meant to write "sisters" and somehow that didn't come out. So that line in the last part, just change it to sisters. Derek asked Meredith to call his sisters and tell them as they'd want to know. Same idea, just different. Sorry about that.

As for this chapter, it's well stupid short. Lol. But it's mainly just to well, explain what's going to happen with the rest of the fic. Mainly answer the question as to whether Derek will be going home or not. So it's needed. Just short. And kind of boring compare to the other chapters...I'm hoping to get two chapters up right now, so you don't even have to review this one.

Enjoy. Or at least read.

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Dear Dr. Shepherd;

Congragulations on expecting your first child! You and Meredith must be thrilled.

Unfortunately, we can't allow you to back out of the commitment you made to us. As you know, we require each physician to commit at least 6 months of their time to us before volunterring. And barring a major family emergency they are required to give us that time. It's unfortunate, however the rules are in place to guarantee we can keep the necessary amount of doctors in the field. Sadly, in your case, pregnancy does not offer you a chance to go home.

However, there is an alternative.

As I've said, each physician is committed to a 6 month time with us; however, you volunteered a year. Because of the new developement in your life you are more than welcome to change that time frame to 6 months. It allows to fullfill your committment to us and at the same time allows you to be home for the last trimester and the birth of your child. I know it's not an ideal solution, however it is the best that we can do in the situation.

Now, Derek, I'm writing to you as a friend, I had to write all the official stuff but we go far too back to let me leave it at that. Derek, I'm so happy to hear that Meredith is expecting. I know how long you've wanted this, and I know how much you love her. I wish I could send you home, but I can't bend the rules, even for an old friend. I'm sorry.

But I am going to help. I know right now you're stationed in the middle of no where, some small rural town so you have no internet access. I'm going to get you transfered into one of the main cities at a clinic there. You'll be seeing more serious cases but I know you're up for the challenge. But mainly, it will give you an opportunity to live in a real builiding instead of a tent, and I will guarantee that you are put in one with internet access. You might not be able to be with Meredith, but I will put you as close to her as possible.

On the condition that next time I'm in the States I fully expect to see the little tyke.

I'm sorry I can't help you anymore than that, I truly am. My best wishes are with you and Meredith.

Tell her I say hi.

Stay in touch

Sincerely;

John Gardner

I told you it was really really short. Lol. Really a filler chapter but I wanted to put that letter in. And explain why Derek kind of got special treatement in the fact he got to go somewhere where he'd have the internet (mainly so I can keep up with IM chapters). Him and John go way back. To med school. Or something.

Next chapter is coming. Will be posted immediately after this one, or later tonight. Depends on how quickly it gets written. But tonight at the lastest.

Btw did everyone hear? My main man (PD) signed on for another movie, Made of Honor. A romantic comedy about a guy that agrees to be his best friend's maid of honor only in hopes of winning her heart. Sounds soooo good.

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