So, sorry I've been gone for awhile again ): I just started my junior year in high school and I'm already drowning with school work, stressing out, and thinking about college. Fun stuff right?! I'm going to try to keep up as best I can with this, promiseee(: Read;Review;Enjoy

"So, what's going on?" Derek managed to sit up a bit in his hospital bed.

"Well," He started. "As you know, we had to insert a titanium rod into your leg because of the break you had. Do you plan on racing again?"

Derek stole a glance at Meredith, then looked back at the doctor. "Not exactly sure yet. If I did, I wouldn't be for a while."

He nodded. "I'm going to keep you here for a few more days, but then you're going to be on crutches. I'm also going to refer you for physical therapy for about three or four months." After explaining some more details, the doctor had excused himself.

x.x.x

"So, do you want me to drive you back home?" Mark sat down next to Meredith in the cafeteria. "Derek's Aunt invited us to stay at her house, cause we're an hour away from home and all, but I know how your Dad is."

"I guess we can stay at Derek's Aunt's house. My dad can deal." She shrugged. "Visiting hours are almost over, right?"

"Yeah." Mark nodded. "Want to go say goodbye, then meet me in the car?" He suggested as Meredith nodded.

Meredith made her way up the stairs and into Derek's room which was empty of visitors. "Hey," He smiled. "I heard you get to meet my Aunt, Uncle, and cousins."

"Mark just said Aunt," She mumbled. "I have to meet your extended family without you? Thanks." She smiled.

"They'll love you," Derek laughed. "Want a rundown on names?"

"Don't mock me," Meredith smiled referring to the time she had dinner at his house. "But yes."

"It's my Aunt Linda and Uncle Bobby. Then there's Holly, who's fifteen and Nick, who's ten."

"Okay," Meredith nodded. "I think I can handle this." She paused. "You know how I accidentally blurted out the fact that I'm not pregnant? Who heard that?"

"I think just Mark and… uh, Nancy," He mumbled.

"What?" She looked at him.

"You'll be fine." Derek promised her. "I'll text you later tonight?" Meredith nodded, then quickly kissed him. She headed towards the door. "Hey."

"Yeah?" She turned around.

"I love you."

She smiled. "I love you, too."

x.x.x

"So, congrats on the no baby thing," Mark glanced at her as they were in the car. "I would say let's do shots, but I don't think Linda and Bobby drink."

"Shut up," She mumbled. "I didn't know you were there."

"Then you obviously didn't know Nancy was there either." Mark shook his head.

"You think?" Meredith pulled her feet under herself. "What if she tell her mom, then Mrs. Shepherd's gonna hate me."

"Meredith, you freak out too much," Mark laughed. "Nancy… she won't say anything. Derek's Mom would freak on him if she said anything…. Which she's not."

"If you say so," She sighed. "Do you think he's going to go back to riding?"

"I don't know," Mark shook his head. "I know he's not going to be able to ride for awhile, though."

"Hmm," Meredith nodded. "I don't like this," She mumbled.

x.x.x

It was late by the time they arrived at Derek's Aunt and Uncle's house. After a few quick introductions, Meredith was led into the living room where she could sleep on the pullout couch. She laid down and that was when it hit her that she was completely exhausted.

How's everything going?
-Derek

It's good. Just got here and going to bed soon.
-Meredith

Just a heads up, my mom and aunt are going to
end up making a huge breakfast. Just a warning.
-Derek

I am not that socially incapable):
-Meredith

Uh-huh(: We're talking about adults, remember
-Derek.

You know me too well(: Go get some rest!
-Meredith

Okay. Love youuuuuu(:
-Derek.

Love you too, loser(:
-Meredith