While Derek is at the NIH, an attack in the ER leaves Meredith with broken limbs, temporary deafness, and a wired jaw. She fears he feels obligated to be with her. He confronts the damage he's done to her. Is this a truce that will end before she can voice a protest, or will their skill at non-verbal conversation keep their marriage from shattering with the silence? CH6 FIXED!
Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 29 - Words: 224,250 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 12/8 - Published: 4/7 - Derek S., Meredith G., Zola S., Bailey S. - Complete