Flying Home

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"You're quiet," Derek says, taking his wife's hand in his after the plane levels off to a cruising altitude.

Meredith puts her head on Derek's shoulder and sighs before answering, "I'm just sad to be leaving. Our honeymoon is over."

"I know," Derek replies, turning to kiss the top of her head.

"Also, I'm feeling a little out-of-sorts because I'm not excited about my Fellowship."

"You're not?" he asks in surprise.

"No. I always figured I would be. I thought I'd feel like I reached a pivotal point in my career. Now, all I can think about is how much time I'm going to be at the hospital. I'm actually obsessing about it."

"It's going to be all right, Mer."

"You think so?"

"I know so," he states. "You're probably feeling this way because we just got married. Plus you're understandably nervous about it. Once you get into the swing of things you'll be fine. I told you - this year will fly by because you'll be so busy."

"Thank you," she says and kisses him. "I feel better. What did I do right - to deserve you?"

"You came barreling around a corner and ran right into me," he teases.

"And fell on my ass in the process," she giggles.

"It's a perfect ass too," he says, nuzzling her neck and making her giggle some more.

Meredith has to push him away as she feels her heart lurching in her chest. "Stop, we have a long flight back to Seattle."

"You know, I've heard of this thing called 'The Mile High...."

"Not going to happen," she interrupts and laughs again.

"Are you sure?" he asks suggestively.

"I'm positive."

"It's a long flight," Derek says, putting his hand high on her thigh. "Maybe I can convince you."

Meredith just laughs - causing Derek to smile hugely.

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