Meredith awoke a several hours later. The room was quiet. She looked down at Anna, who was sleeping peacefully with a smile on her face. She still couldn't believe that Anna had asked her if she could call her Mommy. She softly ran her hand over her head, her fingers grazing the hair that was now growing back in. She was amazed at how much better she felt. She got up from the bed and decided to to take a quick shower while everyone was out.

Today was her wedding day. It was hard to imagine. When she was younger, she wasn't like other kids. She didn't think about kids and marriage. She was programed to be a surgeon. It was all she knew. Work hard, play never. Maybe if she had listened to her mom, she wouldn't have ended up with Ian. But snow that she looked back, she didn't regret it. The only real downside is that she didn't meet Derek sooner. She undressed and climbed in the shower, letting the hot water run over her. She was lost in though when she felt two hands grab her sides. She yelped and turned around.

"Shit, Derek!" She shouted when she looked into his eyes. He only had one thought on his mind.

"That sounds good." He said as he climbed in the shower.

"What are you doing?" She said as she stepped back and away from him.

"I'm going to fuck you." He said as he stepped towards her.

"No. No you're not. Because it is our wedding day. And we need to wait. And Anna is just outside the room--" She started as she continued to back away. She gasped as he pressed her against the wall. She could feel his erection pressing against her.

"I guess you'll have to be quiet then." He whispered into her ear as he nipped it.

"Seriously Derek!" She snapped. "It's--" His mouth started trailing kisses down her neck. "Shit..." She muttered. He continued to travel down, mouthing her breasts, teasing her nipples. He teased them into hard peaks. "Damn-it..." She moaned. His mouth travelled down her abdomen, sucking her naval. "We have to stop--- Oh god!" She shrieked as he pushed her leg up and his tonuge delved deeply inside. "Fuck." She moaned as his tongue pressed against her in figure eights. Her head flew back and she let out a moan.

"God, you're wet." He told her as he withdrew. Her moan turned into a shout as he entered her again. "You're throbbing." He muttered.

"Oh god, just fuck me already." She spat as she grabbed his hair and harshly pulled him up to her. "Like now." She demanded.

"Oh, but the waiting is fun." He said as he started kissing her neck.

"Now, Derek! Fuck me now!" She said as she pushed him against the wall. She wrapped her legs around him and he turned her around pressing her against the wall. "Come on!" She moaned as he slid into her. "Oh god, harder. Harder, Derek, harder."

"God, Mer." He moaned as he pumped harder. "Oh...shit...oh god." He shouted as she pushed against him. He could feel his orgasm beginning.

"Shit...I'm cumming. Oh God." She moaned. "Oh god...ohhh" She moaned as her body began to tremble. She felt him release.

"Ohhh." He moaned as her feet slid to the ground. "Thank you..."

"That was--" She sighed as she climbed out of the shower and wrapped the towel around her.

"So you're feeling better?" He asked as he climbed out of the shower.

"I am feeling fucking fantastic!" She said enthusiastically. Derek watched as she ran the brush through her hair. "Oh. Anna called me mommy." She said nonchalantly.

"What?" He said in shock.

"Yeah..." She said as she looked in the mirror. He towel dropped to the ground. "She wants to start calling us mommy and daddy."

"You are her mommy." He said as he walked up and pressed his naked body against hers, wrapping his arms around her.

"And you are the perfect daddy." Meredith said as she turned as looked into his eyes.

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"This is the right thing to do, right?" Meredith asked Cristina as she stood in front of the mirror in her bra and panties.

"Okay, I will probably never say this again...yeah, this is the right thing to do. McDreamy is so in love with you, it makes everyone sick. You are going to have the happily ever after and all that shit. So yeah, this is the right thing to do." Cristina told her as she stood there.

"Oh god!" Meredith said as she ran over to the toilet and vomited. "Shit. I need a few minutes, can you give me a few minutes?" Meredith asked as she looked up at Cristina.

"Yeah. But if you don't come out eventually I will have to drag your ass out." Cristina said as she opened the bathroom door.

"Don't worry, there are no windows in here." Meredith returned as she leaned over the toilet.

She sat down on the floor, leaning her head against the wall. There wasn't a doubt in her mind that she was doing the right thing. That had to be why it was so scary. That had to be why she was so terrified and her stomach was bouncing around like a trapeze artist. Nothing was going to change, she kept telling herself that. Mentally they were married. It was just paper. It didn't seem to help. She couldn't get the knot out of her stomach. She looked at her phone on the vanity. There it sat. And there was one person she wanted to call. One person that she thought would make it all better.

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"You clean up pretty good." Drew said with a chuckle as he slapped his cousin on the back.

"Thanks." Derek muttered as he looked into the mirror. "This is good, right? This is what I am supposed to do?"

"Please do not tell me you are having second thoughts." Drew warned him.

"No. This is-- With Addison, I knew it wasn't right. But I couldn't stop it. Both the families were there... I figured what the hell, ya know?" Derek said, more to himself than anyone else.

"No dude. That makes no sense. Oh, I don't think I love you...it's just the rest of my life so...what the hell? Come on..." Drew said, not getting his logic.

"You've never been married..." Derek explained.

"No kidding. But seriously, Der. Mer is perfect. You are so lucky to have found someone like her. I know I give you a hard time. I did meet Mer in a bar, and I did sleep with her. I tease you-- It's obvious you are the only man in her eyes. So, yeah, you are doing the right thing." Drew explained as he looked at his cousin.

"Thanks." Derek said with relief.

"Oh, and if you change your mind...I would be more than happy to take your place." Drew said with a chuckle.

"You...marriage. That makes me a little sick." Derek laughed, Drew joined him. "Hey, can I have a few minutes?"

"Sure, no problem." Drew said as he walked out.

Derek placed his hands on the countertop and stared into the mirror. He was going to be the happiest man on earth. He really already was, but knowing that she would be his and only his made it so much better. He wasn't worried he was making a mistake. He knew this was the right thing. The only worry he had was that he would screw it up. He knew that everything he did was going to be for her. She was the important person in his life. He grabbed his phone off of the counter. He needed to call someone.

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Meredith dialed the phone. Maybe it was stupid to call him. They were over. She never thought she'd talk to him again. But for some reason he was the one she wanted to call. He was the one she needed to call. Her heart stopped when it rang.

"Hello?" A woman said into the phone. "Hello?"

Meredith quickly flipped the phone shut. Wow. She didn't expect that. She couldn't believe it, but she felt a pang of jealously. Not really jealous, just surprise. She knew he would move on. She just never thought she would have to face it. And she wouldn't have. She was calling him after all.

"Who was it?" Ian asked.

"I don't know, they hung up on me." She said. He quickly grabbed the phone from her and looked at the number. "I have to-" He started as he walked into the bedroom and shut the door.

Meredith heard the phone ring. She looked down. It was him. Should she answer. Shouldn;t she? Yes. No. Yes. No. Finally she flipped her phone open.

"Mer?" Ian asked in his gorgeous accent.

"I'm scared." She whispered into the phone. She sat legs crossed on the floor.

"Mer, what's wrong? Is everything okay?" He asked in a panic. "Are you hurt?"

"No-- I-- I'm scared. It's a big step and I'm scared and I need you to tell me it will be okay because I'm afraid it won't. And I love him. God I love him, but if I screw this up...I don't know what I would do." She rambled on.

"Meredith! Meredith! What the hell are you talking about?" He asked in shock.

"I'm-- I'm in the Caribbean. I'm here to get-- Derek asked me to marry him. I'm here, and I'm scared," She explained.

"Meredith. You are fine. Don't be scared. This is what you have been waiting for your whole life." He said softly. "He loves you. And you love him. This is how it was meant to be."

"I'm okay." She said as he took a deep breath. "I'm okay."

"Good. You're okay. I love you, Mer." He said softly. "I'm proud of you."

"I love you too, Ian. Thank you. Thank you for helping."

"Bye Mer." He told her.

"Bye." She said as she hung up the phone. She stood up, knowing she was going to be fine.

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"Derek, what the hell are you doing?" Addison demanded as she answered the phone.

"Um-- Well--" He started. "I'm just getting ready. I--"

"You're stammering. Why are you stammering? I swear, if you don't go through with this, I will kill you!" She said with a laugh.

"This is good, right?" Derek asked. "Not that I am seconded guessing. I just-- I don't want to screw it up. She is so special to me. I have never felt like this. She makes me so happy. I just want it to be perfect." He stumbled through his words.

"Derek Michael Shepherd. This is most definitely the right thing to do. This isn't like you and I. I hate to admit it, but there is a light in your eyes when Meredith is around. I was married to you for five years. I never saw that light. You two were truly meant to be together. Now get your balls out of your pocket and get to the end of that aisle!" She told him.

"Thanks, Addie." Derek smiled.

"No problem." Addison said before she hung up. Derek walked out the door.

"You ready?" Drew asked as he looked at his cousin.

"I have never been more ready in my life!" Derek said as he straightened his tie and walked towards the door.

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Meredith pulled her Vera Wang gown on with Cristina's help. Cristina quickly zipped it up and they both stood there in the mirror. This was Meredith's second wedding. The first one had no family. She practically got ready by herself. She had hired help get her dressed, do her hair and do her makeup. But standing in front of the mirror with her person next to her...it couldn't be any better.

"You look...wow. I would look better. But still, wow." Cristina said in shock. "I still think you should have done red." She said with a laugh.

"Funny." Meredith replied with a chuckle. They heard a tiny knock on the bathroom door. "Come in." Meredith said softly.

"Dr. Grey. You look amazing!" Jane said in with wide eyes.

"Call me Meredith." Meredith insisted.

"Wow...mommy you look so pretty." Anna said in awe.

"Mommy?" Cristina asked with a puzzled face.

"She's my mom. You got a problem with that?" She snapped. Cristina just looked at them both in shock.

"Um, no." Cristina answered, not wanting to get in the middle of that at the moment.

"Your dress is very pretty. You picked the perfect one." Meredith said as she looked at Anna standing there in a beautiful apple blossom colored Johanna Grace dress. She had on a dark blond wig. She insisted she "must wear hair", as she put it.

"Thank you." Anna said happily.

They heard a knock on the outside door. Jane quickly walked over and answered it. She grabbed the boxes from the delivery man and walked in the bathroom handing them to Meredith. One said Meredith Ellis, and the other said Anna Elizabeth. Meredith opened them quickly. Anna's had simple diamond earrings and a diamond heart necklace.

"Are these real diamonds?" Anna asked as Meredith put them on her.

"Knowing Der--your dad, yes they are." She said as she looked at Anna.

"Wow. I have real diamonds!" Anna said looking in the mirror. "I've never had real diamonds!"

Meredith opened her box and gasped at the beautiful diamond necklace and earrings. There was an antique style white gold necklace with three carats of round diamonds set all the way around. It was way over the top. But they were beautiful. Cristina clasped the necklace, and Meredith and Anna both stood in front of the mirror, side by side.

"We look good, Mommy." Anna said. Everyone started laughing.

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Derek stood on the beach. The sound of the crashing waved was entrancing. The soft glow of the candles was beautiful. Drew stood there facing him. Drew had never seen Derek look so at ease. So happy. So sure of himself. Then Drew looked down. His eyes got wide.

"Derek. Meredith is going to kill you!" Drew said in a loud whisper as he leaned in.

"Why?" Derek asked with a puzzled looked. He looked around, trying to figure out what he was talking about.

"You have no shoes on. And your pants are rolled up like you are waiting for a flood." Drew pointed out.

"First of all, I am marrying Meredith, not Addison. Meredith doesn't care about those things. And why would I waste a good pair of shoes to stand in the sand? And I am waiting for a flood. Have you noticed we are standing on a beach?" Derek asked as he looked around.

"Well... You know women. They like their weddings to be perfect." Drew pointed out.

"Drew, Mer would marry me in a tee shirt and shorts." He said with a smile.

"Yeah, you're probably right." Drew answered as he looked across the water.

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"Oh my God!" Meredith gasped as she stood there with Cristina and Anna.

"What?" Cristina asked, looking around for a problem.

"I have no vows. I didn't get vows. I didn't write them. Oh my god! I forgot..." She said with panic as she started pacing. "I have nothing. I don't know what to say. What do I say?"

"Just say whatever comes to you." Cristina said with a shrug and she watched Anna walk away. "You better figure it out quick." She said as she walked away.

"Shit!" Meredith said as her mind started to race.

Derek's eyes drifted to Anna. She was walking down the aisle. They had made an aisle on the beach with lit candles on either side. Anna was carrying a basket of flowers. She had a big smile on her face as she walked towards Derek. He nodded and approving nod as she got near and stepped to the side. She looked so happy. She loved this kind of thing. Derek was glad that they brought Anna and their friends. Cristina walked down in a burgundy and rose colored gown. She had her typical scowl on her face. But Derek knew she wouldn't be Cristina if she didn't. As she stepped to the side, Derek saw her give him a look. He knew what it was. She was telling him if he screwed it up he was a dead man.

Then she appeared. His breath was taken away. He had never seen anyone more beautiful in his life. Her hair was up in a soft up-do. She had a few soft tendrils hanging down. The light form sunset and the candle light bounced off of her glowing skin. The candle light made the diamonds shine. She was holding a bouquet of white and burgundy calla lilies. She looked amazing. He smiled when he looked down at her shoeless feet. Her toes perfectly manicured, walking through the soft sand. Their eyes met and neither looked away.

Meredith watched as her friend, her person disappeared. She got a nod from Jane and followed. Any doubt was gone when she saw him. He looked so perfect standing there. The scene was breathtaking. Derek had done a wonderful job. The candles, the ocean, the sunset. It was amazing. She could hear the soft crashing of the waves. It was so tranquil, so perfect. She locked eyes with him. She was heading towards something, and she was never turning back. Meredith walked up and gazed into his eyes as she stood there.

"Friends, we have been invited here today to share with Derek and Meredith a very important moment in their lives. In the time that they have been together, their love and understanding of each other has grown and matured, and now they have decided to live their lives together as husband and wife." The officiate said as he looked at everyone.

"In marriage, we give ourselves freely and generously into the hands of the one we love, and in doing so, each of us receives the love and trust of the other as our most precious gift. But even as that gift is shared by two people who are in love, it also touches the friends and family members in their lives. Everyone here has had a part in bringing these two together, joining them in love."

"When you love someone, you do not love them all the time. You do not love them in exactly the same moment to moment. It is an impossibility and a lie to pretend to. Yet this is exactly what most of us expect. We have so little faith in the flow of life, of love. We leap at the flow of the tide. We are afraid it will never return. We insist on continuity; when the only continuity possible, in life as in love, is in fluidity, in freedom, in the sense that the dancers are free, barely touching as they pass, but partners in the same pattern." He said softly. Derek looked into Meredith's eyes. "I understand you have written your own vows?" He asked them both. Derek nodded and Meredith's face turned to panic. Derek grabbed Meredith's hands and looked at her.

"Meredith...Before I met you, I was content. Or at least I thought I was. I had drifted through my life. Floating along, nothing changing, nothing improving. I threw myself into my work, and that was fine. I was satisfied with the non-stop schedule I was holding. And then you came along. You jumped into the water, creating waves. Creating waves that shook up my life. For the first time I can remember, I was awake. You woke me up. You made me realize that there was so much more to life. And now, I can't imagine spending a minute without you. Everyday with you is better than the day before. Everyday you find a way to amaze me. So thank you, Mer. You woke me up. I love you." He said softly. He watched as a few tears trailed down her cheeks. Cristina was right, it came to her. She didn't have to have anything prepared.

"Derek...I had a busy childhood. I was always working toward something. Towards graduating high school, then college, and med school. I was busy. Kids dream of prince charming, riding off on the white horse. I never believed in that. It was nonsense, and I didn't have time for it. But now, I believe it. You have changed my life. You have made life worth living. When I am with you, I feel like I can do anything. I feel like everything is perfect, the way it should be. I don't want to wake up without you by my side. I want everyday to start with me looking into your eyes, because if I do, I know everything will be perfect. So I am ready to ride off into the sunset with you. I love you, Derek." She whispered softly. Derek squeezed her hands, and smiled.

"The rings." The officiate asked Drew. Drew pulled them out. "For thousands of years lovers have exchanged rings. These bands are not of always great value in themselves. The value is made by our wearing of them. Let these rings also be a sign that despite life's occasional sorrows, love is a circle of happiness. Derek, take Meredith's ring and put it on her finger, and repeat after me..."

"I Derek, give you Meredith this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you." Derek said as he placed the band on her finger.

"I Meredith give you Derek this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you." She said as she slid the ring on his finger.

"And now, I will recite an excerpt from 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemmingway...At night, there was the feeling that we had come home, feeling no longer alone, waking in the night to find the other one there, and not gone away; all other things were unreal. We slept when we were tired and if we woke the other one woke too so one was not alone. Often a man wishes to be alone and a woman wishes to be alone too and if they love each other they are jealous of that in each other, but I can truly say we never felt that. We could feel alone when we were together, alone against the others. We were never lonely and never afraid when we were together." He said softly.

"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Derek, may now kiss your bride" He told them. Derek pulled her in, touching his lips to her soft ones. He felt her hand run trough his soft curls, as she pulled him closer.

"Oh mush!" Anna said loudly, causing everyone to laugh.

Meredith felt a rush of water wash over her legs. She gasped as she pulled away. They looked down to see a wave rushing across the sand. Candles went out and everyone ran backwards.

"I present to you Dr. and Dr. Derek and Meredith Shepherd." The officiate said hurriedly as the waves crashed against them. Derek quickly swept Meredith up, her gown soaking wet, clinging to her body. Derek rushed father towards land with Meredith in his arms. When he got out of the water, she leaned in a kissed him deeply.

"I love you, Derek." She said as the tears ran down her cheeks.

"I love you..." He said as he looked into her eyes.

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Derek took Meredith's hand into his and led her out to the floor. The candle light was bouncing off of every surface, but the only place he noticed it was her eyes. They were bright green. He could almost see the reflection of his own.

The best is yet to come and babe won't that be fine

You think you've seen the sun

but you aint seen it shine

Wait til the warm up's on the way

Wait til our lips have met

and wait til you see that sunshine day

You aint seen nothing yet

"It's perfect, Derek. Everything was...perfect." She said as she looked into his eyes. "The jewelry, you didn't have to-"

"Only the best for you." He said as he pulled her against him.

The best is yet to come and babe won't it be fine

The best is yet to come come the day you're mine

Come the day you're mine

I'm gonna teach you to fly

We've only tasted the wine

We're gonna drain the cup dry

"Do you regret your family not being here?" Meredith asked, feeling slightly guilty that she had denied this to his mother. Not to mention she hadn't met his sisters, or his mother aside from when she was in New York with Drew.

"No. I have you. You're all I need." He said as she laid her head on his chest.

With til your charms are right for these arms to surround

You think you've flown before

But baby you aint left the ground

Wait till you're locked in my embrace

With til i draw you near

Wait til you see that sunshine place

Ain't nothing like it here

"She's going to kill me, isn't she?" Meredith asked as she listened to his heartbeat.

"My mom?" Derek asked, she nodded. "Yeah, probably."

"Oh, good." She mumbled as she laid against him.

The best is yet to come and babe won't it be fine

The best is yet to come come the day you're mine

Come the day you're mine

And you're gonna be mine

"I will protect you." He said with a chuckle. "I love you..."

The evening was perfect. Derek held Anna's tiny hands in his. She placed her feet on top of his shoes. She was smiling. She looked so happy. Derek watched Meredith danced with Drew. He couldn't lie, he did feel a ping of jealousy seeing the two of them together. But her knew in his heart that she was his forever and always. She looked so beautiful swaying back and forth to the music. He body in perfect rhythm. He wouldn't have changed a thing.

"Daddy, you're a good dancer." Anna said as she looked up at him.

"I have to say you are the first person to ever say that!" He joked. He never danced in public.

"Mommy's happy." She pointed out.

"Yes, she is." Derek agreed as he stole a glance from Meredith. The song quickly ended. He walked over to her. "I think it's time to go..." He whispered into her ear. "I want you out of that dress..."

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Derek led her to their villa. Meredith's eyes widened as she looked around at the breathtaking views. She led his hand tightly as they walked up to their room. She gasped when he opened the door. There were hundreds of candles throughout the suite. The view of the ocean was amazing, even in the dark. Derek walked to the balcony and looked out. She followed behind him, wrapping her arms around his body.

"I love you, Meredith Shepherd." Derek said as he turned his head to look at her.

"I love you more, Derek Shepherd...that's no fun, your name is the same..." She giggled. "Come on..." She said as she grabbed his hand and led him into the room.

She turned around and faced him. He looked happy. His eyes were soft. She leaned in and kissed him softly. He gently put is hands on her shoulders and turned her around. He unzipped her gown, revealing her soft ivory skin. He kissed her shoulder and slowly moved down to her back. He watched her head lay back as he placed soft kisses in her skin. He slowly turned her around. His mouth moved to her neck, and she let out a soft moan as he reached the spot in the crook of her neck that he knows she likes. His hands nimbly slid the straps of her gown down. The gown dropped to the floor with a soft crush. He stepped back and looked at her, taking in her perfection. She looked more beautiful now than ever. Her perfect curves, glowed in the soft light that surrounded them. Her ivory bra and panties teased him.

She softly stepped out of the dress and walked to him. She slide his jacket off of his shoulders. Her finders slowly played at the buttons on his shirt. She wasn't in a rush. This was more about perfection, and enjoyment. Her hands tugged at his crisp shirt. She slide it off an it fell to the floor. Her hands next moved to his belt, and she undid his pants, allowing them to take their place on the floor.

He looked at her one last time, and in one motion he swept her up and carried her to the bed, laying her down softly. She looked up into his eyes. His hands ran over her soft skin. His lips caressed her skin searching every inch of her body as if it were the first time and last time. He gently unclasped her bra and slide it off, laying it to the side. He softly kissed her neck moving down, mouthing her breasts, turning her nipples into hard peaks. She moaned and looked into his eyes. He grinned as he continued trailing kisses down her abdomen. His tongue reached the top of her panties. He quickly slid them off and laid them aside, his mouth reaching its destination. She let out a soft moan as he tongue explored, like it was the first time.

"Oh...Derek." She moaned as he teased her. Her hands gripped the bedding.

"You're wet." He muttered as he looked up at her. She ran her fingers through his wavy hair. He kissed her thighs and he brought himself back up to her. She forced him onto his back with a devilish grin.

She looked down at his waiting erection. She slowly straddled him, placing him inside of her. He moaned as he felt her around him. She paused for a moment, and they both stared into each others eyes.

"Oh...god Mer..." He moaned as she slowly rocked her hips. She leaned down, pressing her mouth to his. She let out a moan as she felt the heat burst between them.

"Fuck me, Derek." She said as he rolled her onto her back. "Fuck me..." She laid back on the bed as he thrusted into her. "Harder! Harder!" She screamed loudly. He thrusted into her again. "Oh god...I'm...oh god..." She yelped as a warm rush flowed through her body. Derek felt her tighten around him. He begins build up until he can't handle it anymore. He lets out a loud moan. Shivers ran through both of their bodies as he released into her.

She rolled over and stared into his eyes. They lay their in each other's arms. Their soft, damp, skin pressed against against each other. She laid her head down on his chest, listening to his rapid heartbeat. A heart that belonged to her. A smile covered her face.

"You are amazing..." He said as he kissed her head. "Thank you for making me the happiest man in the world."

"Promise me it will always be like this..." She said into his chest.

"I promise it will always be like this." He whispered.

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