Meredith was getting very odd looks in the hospital these days. Now it was very obvious she was expecting a child and she couldn't care less about the stares she was getting. There was a picture of a very small person that she carried with her wherever she went. It was an ultrasound picture of her unborn child. The minute she saw the picture her face lit up and she couldn't stop the smile from forming on her face. She was just a month away from her due date and she was thoroughly enjoying this pregnancy after she was assured by her OB/GYN Addison that her child was out of danger.
Derek had asked Addison to come to Seattle the day after Meredith's midnight drama. He wanted only the best to treat his wife. If that meant he had to call his ex-wife he would do it for Meredith and their child. Addison was not the type of woman that wanted to break her ex-husbands marriage. In fact she was extremely happy for the two of them and their child. The only thing bothering her was that she couldn't have a child of her own. But she did adopt a beautiful boy Henry and she couldn't be happier. Henry was with her husband Jake in Los Angeles. The mere thought of these two people immediately lifted her mood.
Addison was very surprised when she ran into Mark at the hospital and he didn't even try to get her into bed with him. When she asked him about it
"You know I'm really surprised you didn't even try to drag me into an on call room!" she said casually
"Even I am but you see I'm very happy with Lexie. She and I are back together now"
"By Lexie you mean Meredith's sister right"
"The very same"
"Who would have thought that you and Derek would actually fall for sisters!"
"Yeah right. So tell me about your life"
"Well I adopted a kid and got married!"
"You and Derek atleast have adoption in common.!" he laughed
"Ya ya so tell me about Lexie"
So he started his never ending story about Lexie. She almost fell asleep twice listening to his jabbering.
Christina was panicking as she was sitting in a conference room and waiting for Owen to meet her there. There was something important that she had to tell him and it couldn't wait another second. Soon enough Owen walked in but he was on a call. It took him almost 20 minutes to finish his call. By now she started wondering what if they weren't ready what if he didn't want this now but she decided there was nothing she could about it other than tell him.
"So why did you call me here?" he asked her as he hung up.
"I..I'm" she didn't seem to get the simple phrase out of her mouth.
"You are..."he prompted
"Pregnant"
She thought he might faint by the shocked expression on his face but on the contrary he started was wondering whether she said that she was about to die instead of become a mom. His reaction made her feel as though she was about to die maybe he didn't want kids after all..
"Really? I'm sorry I cried it's just I have been waiting for you to say that since I met you and you told me now so I was just so happy. You are happy about this right? I don't know about you but I am soo happy about this" said Owen
"I am happy I was worried of how you would react but now I realize it was good that I worried. Who would have thought Chief Hunt would cry when he finds out he is gonna become a dad.?"
"Dad I'm gonna be a dad"
"Yes you will. And I will be a mom"
It would have been a perfect ceremony if the bride had been a bit more involved in the wedding. Bailey got married to Ben in a big ceremony contrary to what she wanted. The main reason for her not showing interest was that Adele Webber, Richard's wife was brought into the hospital. She and Meredith had to perform surgery on her. Bailey left the hospital only after making sure that Adele would be okay. Soon after Bailey left Adele was declared dead and the reason being a heart attack.
The news that greeted Bailey once she returned from her honeymoon was that Adele had passed away. She was furious at her co workers for not keeping her in the loop. She was starting to loose trust of her fellow surgeons. It hurt her that not even one person thought of telling her about Adele's death.
Bailey started thinking that it was entirely her fault that Adele died.
"Something must have gone wrong in the surgery! I killed my mentor's wife! How did I not see the attack coming?" she thought again and again as she tried to put the pieces together in her head.
Bailey locked herself in the Denny Duquette free clinic of the hospital. She was distancing herself from everyone at the hospital. She refused to come out of there, talk to anyone or perform surgery on anyone. She wouldn't even talk to Richard he tried reasoning with her but all he got in response was
"Why din't you tell me?"
Nobody could bring her out of the clinic despite all their efforts. They had to call her new husband from California to get her out and make her talk to people!She still refused to perform surgery even though she was working.
Mark was about to probably take the biggest step in his life. He couldn't wait another second to do what he had to do. He was absolutely sure that he wanted this and he wanted it now. A plan was formed and he was ready to take the step. He wanted his best friend and wife to know what he was about to do seeing as Derek had told him before hand.
So he went to Meredith and Derek's new house. Had he been the old Mark he would be shivering at this moment. But following the plane crash he realized that there were way bigger things to worry about than a friends reaction to news. He knew that Derek and Meredith wanted to see him happy and with a that hope he stepped into their new house which was ion the middle of a forest.
"Mark come on in! I was just trying to feed Zola here. She's just as adamant as Derek. " said a very happy and very pregnant Meredith.
"well I have heard that you are even more adamant than Derek so I guess she gets it from you too" he joked "Where's Derek?"
"He's inside why don't you go see where he is while I get her to bed and I'll join you guys"
Mark found Derek staring at a wall in his office where there were photos of Derek, Meredith and Zola, a photo of everyone from Callie's survivor dinner plus an ultrasound photo.
"Hey what do you think? Should I put more photos?" Derek asked the newcomer
"I think it looks perfect besides you will have many more to add on that wall."
"I agree with Mark there. Seeing as I'm gonna pop out any day now" she said gesturing to her over-sized tummy which was due in just a week.
"So what brings you to the woods Mark? Don't say you came here to comment on my office decorations" said Derek
"Actually I wanted to tell you guys about something I'm about to do. You know that Lexie and I are together now. I am thinking about proposing."
"Well then why are you here telling us instead of telling her?" asked a curious Meredith. Derek agreed with her.
"I just wanted you both to know seeing as you guys will be best man and maid of honor if we get married."
"Not if you get married Mark its when you get married. Lexie really loves you I'm sure she will say yes as soon as you drop on your knee even before you can pop the question" said Derek knowing how Mark was feeling.
Soon enough Mark was confident that Lexie would not reject him and his proposal. After a few drinks and dinner from Meredith's now very much improved cooking he left a happy man knowing his best friend and wife were on board with his decision.
But as he was leaving he heard Meredith call Derek back into the house. Mark too accompanied him to see what was worrying Meredith so much to call Derek back in.
"I think my water just broke" she blurted out.
Mark and Derek were definitely not expecting that. They both stood frozen as Meredith started to scream in pain.
A/N Hope you guys like it just like the previous entries! Review please! :)
