Million pieces

18

It's been a week since the surgery and Meredith has been cleared to go home. Derek helped her change her clothes and helped her in a wheelchair and covered her with a blanket before wheeling her to their car and helping her in

"Will the kids be okay?" Meredith asked. In the past week the kids haven't seen Meredith much because of the hours of PT, their school schedule and the reaction Zola had when Alex suggested to go see Meredith

Zola apparently had been the most scared. it became obvious when they stayed a night at Arizona and Callie's house when she was avoiding Arizona. Sofia had a talk with Zola

"My mom still can do almost everything that she could before" Sophie said as she saw Zola watching out of the window

"I'm just scared to see my mom"

"Why? She's still your mom and her leg won't change a thing. You can still talk with her, you can still cuddle, she can still come see you compete in math contests"

" I know" Zola sighed "What if I hurt her?"

"Then you apologize and ask what you can do to help her"

"It's not the same! Your mother lost her leg when you were little, you barely remember it" Zola sighed

"Well then, let's go see my mom and ask her the questions you're scared off

"I'm sure the kids are waiting to see you" Derek said

"Can you make sure they don't see it

"Okay" Derek said and grabbed her hand, squeezing it tight.

They arrived at the house after a long drive. It didn't feel as weird anymore to not leave the car and stay in instead of looking at the city

Derek helped Meredith in the wheelchair, immediately covering her with the blanket again and opening the front door

"The kids must be upstairs" Derek whispered

"Can you help me on the couch?" Meredith asked

Derek lifted her up and placed her on the couch, stuffing her with pillows and adjusting the blanket on top of her

"Mommy!" Bailey yelled from upstairs "Dad, why didn't you tell mommy was already home?" Bailey gasped and ran downstairs

"Mommy!" Ellis followed but stopped in her tracks

"Come one Ellie! Mommy's home" Bailey grabbed her hand

"Mer? Are you already home?" Amelia asked as she ran into the room, holding a basket full of laundry "I'm sorry, we had banners!" Amelia apologized and put the basket on the ground "How are you?"

"I'm good.." Meredith smiled. "Where's Zola?" She asked as Bailey cuddled close

"Careful bud" Derek warned him

"Mom?" Zola's voice was heard from upstairs

"Hi ZoZo" Meredith smiled and reached her hand out

Zola slowly made her way over to meredith

"I'm sorry mommy for acting so weird" Zola whispered and sat down next to Meredith

"Hey, it's okay. It's scary and don't be scared to touch me, okay?" Meredith opened her arms, allowing Zola to hug her mother

"Can we sit with you?" Ellis asked

"Let me help you" Derek said and helped the kids on the couch next to their mother as they turned on a movie

"When will you get the robot leg?" Bailey asked

"Once the wound is healed" Meredith smiled and rubbed his head "You're so silly"

"Will it really be a robot leg? Will it be scary? Will you be able to play with me?" Ellis kept rambling

"Hey, little one.. I'll have different legs for different occasions and it can be scary and that's okay and yes, I'll be able to play with you. I might just be a bit slower in the beginning"

"Kay" Ellis whispered and laid her head against Meredith

"Can we see it?" Bailey asked out of the blue

"No" Meredith quickly respond as she saw Zola standing up, ready to leave

"It's not healed yet" Derek softly added, giving a concerned look at Meredith

"Zo" Meredith whispered and reached her hand out

"I need to use the bathroom" the older girl quickly responded

Meredith gave her a sad nod

"Don't worry, Mer. I'll go talk to her" Derek said and run off upstairs.

Meredith, Bailey and Ellis laid down on the couch watching a movie and as time went by, Zola and Derek joined

"I'm sorry mommy" Zola apologized and carefully say down

"Don't apologize. Come sit here" Meredith was patting the couch. She could feel Zola being tensed up but rubbed her arm a bit and she seemed to actually calm down

AN // New story 'I will wait' is on my acc!