Chapter 2
Meredith climbed into bed after her first shift as a intern and could barely keep her eyes open. I'm glad that is over she thought. Just as she was about to close her eyes and let sleep take over, her phone started to ring. The ringtone she loved so much was music to her ears and she let out a weak smile and picked up the phone. "Hey baby, just thought id ring you to say goodnight" the voice whispered "Night baby" Meredith moaned "I'm guessing your tired, want me to sing to you until you fall asleep?" "Yes please I would like that "Meredith mumbled. The voice on the end of the phone started to hum "A fire burns Water comes, You cool me down When I'm cold inside, You are warm and bright You know you are so good for me With your child's eyes You are more than you seem You see into space I see in your face The places you've been The things you have learned they sit with you so beautifully" the voice continued to sing until they knew Meredith was sound asleep. "Night my baby, I love you loads, sweet dreams". The next day Meredith woke up feeling very refreshed and all ready for work. She walked downstairs in her ratty Dartmouth t-shirt she loved to wear and a pair of red lacy panties. She walked over to the coffee machine and made herself a hot cup of coffee and then went outside to collect the newspaper. Just as she bent down to pick the paper up she noticed somebody had stood on it. "As much as it's my dream to see a half naked girl walking around outside I would much rather it not be my sister" Mark said as he grabbed her arm and dragged her inside. Meredith started hitting him with the newspaper and calling him names."Hey, Hey, Hey lil sis I've came over here to give you some good news not to be bullied" he stated "Go on then, enlighten me "she said "you have been given the day off and you are coming out with me "mark says "so go and get dressed and I'll wait for you in the car" "NOT UNTIL YOU TELL ME WHERE WE ARE GOING" she shouted and punched him in his arm. Twenty minutes later Meredith dragged herself to marks car. "God sis you could of made a effort you look like you have been dragged through a hedge backwards" mark said stunned. Meredith stood there in sweatpants her Dartmouth t-shirt and sneakers with her hair on the top of her head. "I don't know where I'm going so I can't dress for it" she stated. Meredith and mark drove the 20 miles down the road in complete silence until Meredith realised where they were going. "MARK I TOLD YOU I WERENT GOING SO WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO TAKE ME THERE" she screamed. "Mer it's her birthday we have to go because dad can't make it, we will be in and out I promise" he pleaded "Fine". Meredith pulled out her phone and rung the one person she needed to talk to. "Hey are you busy?" she asked. "I'm never busy for you what's up?" "Mark is making me go and see mum and I really don't want to because I know what she is going to be like" Meredith cried. "I know baby but it will be fine just go in see her and come straight out". Meredith says goodbye to the person on the phone and hangs up. "Mark if she gets out of hand I'm coming back to the car okay ?" Meredith asks almost in tears. Meredith and mark arrive at their destination. Mark goes to the trunk of the car and gets out the flowers, chocolates and card he had brought for his mother. He takes Meredith's hand and leads her into the nursing home where their mother is currently living. The siblings walk up the long corridor and up the stairs to their mother's bedroom. Mark knocks on the door and opens it to find Ellis Grey sat on her bed reading a medical journal. "Happy Birthday mum" mark says as he kisses Ellis on the cheek and hands her the flowers and chocolates. "Oh mark you shouldn't have today isn't anything special" Ellis says confused. "Mum its your birthday" Meredith states. "MARK WHY IS SHE HERE YOU KNOW I DONT LIKE TO SEE HER WHILST IM BUSY WORKING TAKE HER BACK TO YOUR FATHER" Ellis begins to shout "SHE IS A SILLY LITTLE CHILD AND I DONT WANT HER HERE". Meredith grabbed the keys off the side and ran to the car tears streaming down her face. She sat in the car for twenty minutes wondering what she had ever done to make her mother hate her so much. Mark said goodbye to their mother and started walking towards the car before he got there he pulled out his cell and sent a text to the one person he knew Meredith would need right now. Mark climbed into the car and gave his sister a hug and kissed her forehead. "Mer you know she didn't mean it she's just having a bad day "Mark says almost as a whisper. "Every day is a bad day for her when it comes to me mark" Meredith replied "Just take me home please, I just want to have a bath and go to bed". "No we are going for food and then you can go home and I'm not taking no for an answer "Mark protested. "Fine" huffed Meredith "but I'm picking where we go" A hour later Meredith and Mark turned up at Meredith's favourite Italian restaurant. The blonde haired, blue eyed waitress walked over to the pair and asked what they wanted and she noticed Meredith. "OMG Meredith is that you "the waitress shrieked "Diane its been years how have you been "Meredith asked. "I'm very good thank you so what can i get you both" Diane asked "Actually let me see if I can remember do you still eat a Large Texas BBQ Pizza with Garlic bread and a big glass of coke." Meredith giggled "I can't believe you remembered" I'll bring it right out for you "Diane said." "So what's the deal with Blondie" Mark questioned. Meredith went bright red before whispering "We used to be a thing a very long time ago and now drop it". Ten minutes later and Diane brought out their food "Enjoy." After finishing up their food Meredith and Mark payed the bill and climbed into the car. Diane chased Meredith to the car and grabbed her hand before scribbling her number down on it "Give me a call if you want to catch up "before winking then walking off.