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Early may (part 6)

(Derek POV)

I got home and walked in to the house, ready to see my kids, but knowing I had to shower quickly. "Daddy!" The kids exclaimed as they saw me and started to run off. "Not yet. I have to shower before we give hugs, okay?" I asked softly. They nodded. They understood. Well, Zola did at least.

I hurried up to my bedroom and quickly entered Meredith and I's bedroom. Walking in to the bathroom, I smiled sadly when I saw the mess she left at the bathroom counter. It's always the small things with Meredith.

I quickly turned on the water and stepped in to the shower. I can remember all the times meredith and I showered togetehr. I miss her. I know she's awake, but I miss her being healthy. I miss being able to hold her in my arms.

I ran downstairs after my shower and the kids all came and hugged me. "Hi daddy!!" They yelled again. "Hey guys!" I exclaimed as I gathered them all into a bear hug. I looked up and smiled at my moms proud expression.

"Where mama?" Ellis asked with an innocent face. "Mama is still in the hospital. She doesn't feel too good." I replied. "Oh." The little girl said. "It's okay Ellie. Mama will be okay." Zola said confidently as she whisked her sister and brother away to go play.

"How's she doing?" Mom asked. "She's good I guess. She was awake earlier and made me come home." I said with a small chuckle. "The kids really miss her." Mom said. "I know. We can't do much other than the FaceTime call though." I said with a sigh. "I know. You're doing a great job though." Mom said genuinely. I smiled. "Your dad would be proud." She said softly. "I hope so." I replied. "He would. You found a beautiful woman to spend the rest of your life with and you have three beautiful babies." Mom insisted.

I nodded, and caught up with my mom.

(Meredith POV)

I woke up and slowly opened my eyes. I'm exhausted still, and yet I slept another 7 hours. "Ah Grey, nice to see you awake." Teddy said as her, deluca, Bailey, and Richard all came in. "How you feeling?" Bailey asked. "Tired." I replied.

"That's to be expected." Bailey replied. Deluca was quick to take my vitals and he scribbled notes down. As I looked around the room, I noticed Derek wasn't there. "You sent Derek home a little while ago." Bailey said as she noticed my looking. I nodded. "I'm sure he'll be back soon." Richard replied. "Are you in any pain?" Teddy asked as she listened to my heart. "Yeah." I replied. "I'll get you some morphine." She said.

"How...am I?" I asked painfully. "Everything is looking good. Your lung function is still concerning me, but the heart seems to be doing well." Teddy replied. I nodded then looked to the door and saw Derek walking in. "Hi." He said as he squeezed my hand. "Hi." I whispered as I squeezed his hand back.

The doctors left, leaving only me and Derek once again. "How are you?" He asked softly. "Tired." I replied. "Do you need anything?" He asked. I nodded and slowly moved over to the edge of my bed, trying not to wince or moan is discomfort. "Hold me." I requested quietly. "Mer-" He started. "Please." I begged as tears came to my eyes. Derek nodded and gave in.

He carefully got into bed beside me and I put my head on his chest and grabbed a fistful of his protective suit. "I hate...this." I said. "I know you do. Just relax." Derek soothed as he rubbed my back gently and held my head to his chest.

(Derek POV)

Listening to my wife's soft cries breaks my heart. "You're gonna be okay. We're gonna get through this together, okay? We're gonna be okay." I said as I kissed her head, which isn't really kissing her head because I have a big plastic helmet on.

I looked up and saw Cristina and Alex at the door. They haven't visited too much because they've been so busy. They smiled sadly at their best friend and looked back at me. "She's asleep." I said quietly. "We're sorry we haven't been visiting." Cristina said. "It's a wreck down there." Alex said. "It's okay. She knows." I replied.

"How's she doing?" Alex asked as they both came closer and looked at her chart. "She's okay. Getting upset." I replied as I looked down at my now sleeping wife. "Her vitals look okay. Except for her lung function." Cristina pointed out. "I know." I said. "How are the kids?" Alex asked. "They're good. They really want their mommy though. And I don't really know what to say to them." I said with a sigh.

"If your mom ever needs a break let us know." Alex offered. "Thanks." I said. They nodded and left the room. I should go with them, but I really don't want to disturb Meredith. I decided to pull out my phone quietly and text the kids- well, my mother I should say. "How's mama?" Zola texted. I pulled out my camera and took a selfie of Meredith and I. "We're good. She's sleeping." I sent back with the picture.

After that, I put my phone away and gently held Meredith closer. She sighed and unconsciously burrowed herself closer. "I love you more than anything. We'll get through this." I whispered as I closed my eyes. "Love you." Meredith mumbled sleepily.

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