Coming To Seattle

Meredith smiled as she watched the children open their presents. She loved seeing their faces and couldn't wait until Delia was old enough to enjoy Christmas the same way. Derek sat next to Meredith holding her hand, and he would occasionally flash her a smile. She just watched, taking it all in, the children's laughter, the beautiful lights, and the family. She loved the family. It was her family now.

Sarah was bouncing Delia in her lap, causing the baby to giggle uncontrollably. Meredith couldn't help but laugh at the sight. Her daughter was getting so big. Derek looked at Meredith and handed her a couple of medium sized wrapped boxes. She looked at him surprised, not expecting much for Christmas.

"My Mom got you some gifts, as well as me. I want you to open mine last though." He said, holding one last present in his lap. She smiled and ripped the paper off of the first one, pulling out a gift card to a spa day, with a fluffy white bath robe.

"Oh, Sarah, you shouldn't have done this. Thank you so much." She said, clutching the robe to her chest.

"You deserve a day to relax honey." She replied. "Go on, open the next one. Its from the girls."

Meredith felt somewhat embarrassed, knowing that everyone was watching her at this point. She peeled away the paper and opened the box to reveal at least ten outfits for Delia.

"Oh. Thank you so much. They are Beautiful." She exclaimed wiping away her tears. She had never felt more loved. Derek's sisters hugged Meredith. They were so happy to have her back with the family.

Derek stood up and sat in the chair facing Meredith. He had been so excited about his gift for so long. It was so hard to keep secrets from her. As he handed the gift to Meredith, the whole room was silent. She looked up at him, bursting with anticipation. As she pulled the paper off, she opened the box to find tissue paper covering whatever was in the box, with a small envelope lying on top. She pulled it open and retrieved the paper.

My Mer,

I know that times have been hard on us. We have joined together again, trying to grow as a family. I'm sorry for all of the hurt we have endured, and i know that it can only get better from here. I thought long and hard about what to give you for your present and this is what I have chosen for us. I love you dearly.

Derek

Meredith wiped her tears and looked up into Derek's sparkling blue eyes. He nodded for her to go on. She pulled away the tissue paper to find two plane tickets and a brochure for Maui, Hawaii.

"I decided to take us to Hawaii for a week to get away. We will leave on a private Jet and stay in a five star resort. We need to get away, just you and me." He said with a smile. Meredith jumped up and hugged him, while everyone just sat in awe. They were so happy for the two of them.

After they had all calmed down, Meredith looked at Derek, wide-eyed with worry. "Baby, what about Delia? We can't leave her with Ashley alone for a whole week."

"Lexie said she could come stay at the house, and trade off with Izzie." He said, already planning this ahead of time.

"Nonsense. I will fly out and stay for a week. I want some time with my granddaughter anyway." Sarah said hugging Delia to her chest. The baby had fallen asleep against her.

"Mom, there's no need. We will be fine." Derek said, not wanting to impose on his mother.

"Nonsense Derek. I won't take no for an answer." She said with a smile.

"Okay then. It's settled. Mom, you're coming to Seattle!" Derek said smiling as he twirled Meredith around.