Meredith and Derek returned to the group when the song finished. Derek opting to leave the music on in the background to keep a soothing atmosphere around the group.

Derek returned to man the grill - hoping that he hadnt burnt anything whilst he was off dancing.

Meredith of course returned to the dance floor with Richard, then Alex and Mark.

When she turned to Richie he was hesitant to dance with her. "I dont dance." he whispered to her as she dragged him out into the clearing.

Meredith giggled at his nervousness. "Well i do, and its a thing we do... a family thing." she explained.

Richie sighed.

"This isn't a thing that you can talk yourself out of" she told him.

Richie tilted his head to the side, "I dont dance because i am busy singing." he told her.

"Well show me your moves." she whispered.

At that moment a mellow song came on. It was obviously selected by Derek and Meredith was one - surprised that he owned such an old song, and two - finding how amazing it suited the two of them.

Richie rested a hand on Merediths hip, and took her left hand.

Meredith giggled. "Relax richie rich and dance with your big sister." she told him as she began to sing along with the song.

The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows where

But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother

"You dont have to carry me." he whispered to her uncertain of the meaning of Meredith singing to him.

"Your my little brother - I'm allowed to carry you." she whispered. "let me be there for you." she continued, "because i need to be."

So on we go
His welfare is of my concern
No burden is he, to bear
We'll get there
For I know
He would not encumber me
He ain't heavy, he's my brother

If I'm laden at all
I'm laden with sadness
That everyone's heart
Isn't filled with the gladness
Of love for one another

It's a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we're on our way to there
Why not share

And the load
Doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.

Richie was surprised how comfortable it was to dance with Meredith, finding that Merediths head fitted comfortably against his shoulder.

"I love you." Richie sighed as she didnt stop dancing when the music had finished.

"I knew i would." he continued.

"It's hard not to." she said with a giggle. Not wanting to let her little brother go.

"Dinner." Derek called as they watched Addie pull up infront of the trailer...

he aint heavy, he's my brother