There was a painful feel that had settled into the pit of her stomach as she stood in the airport with her children close behind her. They talked to each other in grumbling sounding noises. She looked around waiting to find the familiar face. Every few minutes, she took in a deep breath and let out a long sigh.

Rain had fallen over the city most of that day. Puddles settled in the streets. Waterfalls of rain flooded off the roofs and pouring and splashing off the sidewalks and streets. Cars drove by splashing water up.

A car pulled in across the parking lot. The door opened and an umbrella popped up. Richard walked around the car causing Meredith to step forward a little bit. He saw her and his face lit up as he hurried across the parking lot. But he must of seen them because he stopped and his arm fell to his side as his mouth fell slightly open. She took a deep breath as he slowly drew nearer.

"Meredith… What's going on?"

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They were asleep in Richard's quest room. She walked down the stairs to see him sitting on the couch staring off into the distance. She let out a sigh and fell down beside him tucking her feet under her butt.

"Dad?" She finally said as the silence between them consumed her.

"I have grandchildren…" He said not looking at her.

"Yes…" She answered slowly as the words came from her mouth.

"Grandchildren." He repeated his expression not changing. She didn't answer thing time as she rubbed the bridge of her nose.

"Dad, I…"

"How could you not tell me?"

She looked down at her legs not answering again. "What do you want me to say? I'm sorry."

"Just tell me… everything…"

She nodded pulling her legs out from under her and sitting on the couch normally. He waited patiently as she took a couple deep breaths and continued to slowly nod.

"I love them with all my heart. Madison is my little angel. She's just the sweetest little girl ever. Owen is my little man. He's tough and sensitive all at the same time. He has wisdom beyond his years…"

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Rain fell lightly on the roof of the house. Her body shook with sobs as she curled up her body more. So many thoughts rushed through her head. What was she supposed to do or say? Where was she supposed to go or live or anything? Would her friends… he family ever accept her again? But most importantly… what would he ever say or do or think when he sees her?

Tears soaked into the cotton fabric of the bed sheets and she cried into her pillow.