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"Mommy! We go to the zoo!" Ellie yelled

"Yes we are, baby" Meredith laughed

"Long?" Ellie asked

"We're almost there" Derek smiled

They continued their drive and Ellie noticed the signs on the road

"Lion!! Lion!!" Ellie yelled

"Yes, we're almost there" Meredith giggled

Derek parked the car and helped Meredith out as she had a few issues with her stomach to get out comfortable

"Thanks" She smiled

"Mommy, can we go?" Ellie tucked at Meredith's shirt

"Patience, munchkin" Meredith grabbed Ellie's hand

"Daddy said we can go see lions!" Ellie repeated

"I know but first we have to buy the tickets then we can go" Meredith smiled

Meredith, Derek and Ellie made their way to the entrance and started walking around the park. Ellie was pointing out every animal she crossed

Derek's hand was resting on Meredith's lower back as they continued walking and they sat down on a bench when Ellie asked to play on the playground

"She's so innocent" Meredith smiled

"Sometimes I'm jealous of her" Derek laughed a bit, even though it was a sad way of laughing

They sat here for a while until some people joined them on the bench

"Congratulations!" The woman said, pointing at Meredith's stomach

"Thanks" Meredith smiled and rubbed her belly

"Mommy! Look! For sissy" Ellie ran towards them with a flower

"Thank you baby" Meredith smiled and picked the flower

"She's cute. Is she your oldest?" The woman asked

"She is" Meredith shortly replied, not wanting to have a chat about their unborn baby

"Can we go see the elephants now?" Ellie asked

"Of course. Let's grab our stuff" Derek replied

"Goodbye guys! And goodluck with the rest of your pregnancy and goodluck with your little girls" The woman smiled

"Thanks" Meredith quietly replied and stood up to grab Derek's hand

"You okay?" He asked as they left the playground

"I'm okay. We're okay" Meredith whispered as her hand was resting protectively on her stomach

"Come on! I wanna see elephants!" Ellie yelled

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"Mommy, I don't wanna go home!" Ellie whined

"Sorry baby but we have to. We have to stop at the hospital first" Meredith smiled

"Can I see uncle Alex?" Ellie asked

"He offered to watch you while daddy and I talk to the doctor" Meredith replied as she buckled Ellie into her car seat

"What doctor? Sissy's doctor?" Ellie asked

"Yeah baby" Meredith replied, trying to not sound totally devastated

"I wanna see sissy too!" She frowned

"We'll bring pictures but you can't join us today" Derek quickly answered

"But daddy.." Ellie sighed

"Not today, Ellie May"

"Okay" Ellie gave in with an eye roll

"Guess where she learned that" Derek winked at Meredith

"Let's go now. Addison will be waiting for us" Meredith said as she started to fidget with her shirt

Derek started the car and drove to the hospital. He got Ellie out and placed her on his hip as he helped Meredith out

"Ah guys, there you are" Addison walked towards them "How have you been doing?" She asked Meredith

"I'm fine" Meredith replied

"Of course" Addison knew this was her cue to stop for now. She could continue during her check up "Is Alex gonna pick up your little girl?" She asked as she waved at Ellie

"He should be here any second" Meredith said as she adjusted Ellie's t-shirt

"Hey, I'm here!" Alex yelled as he ran towards them "Hey Ellie. Ready for some adventures with uncle Alex?"

"Yeah" Ellie giggled

"Let's go" Alex smiled and gave an supportal nod at Meredith and Derek before taking Ellie

"Bye baby. Thanks Alex for taking her" Meredith said

"Bye bye Ellie" Derek waved

"Are you ready?" Addison asked

Meredith nodded but didn't move until Derek placed his hand on her lower back and practically led her into the examination room

"Okay Meredith. I'll be back in a bit, can you undress your lower body and get ready on the table for me?" Addison asked and left the room to give her some privacy while changing

"You look perfect" Derek smiled as he helped her on the table

Meredith didn't respond except for a small smile

"I'm scared" Meredith whispered "I love her so much" She started to tear up

"I know.. me too" He sighed

"I'm back" Addison said and walked into the room, starting the ultrasound machine "Here she is" Addison smiled at the screen

"She's beautiful" Derek murmured as he laid his arm around Meredith to be as close to her as possible

"She's still pretty tiny but everything else looks good" Addison grabbed Meredith's hand for a second "And here's her heartbeat"

"Oh-" Meredith gasped

"Our little girl" Derek whispered as he kissed Meredith's temples

"Can- can you take some pictures please? Ellie wanted to see her sister" Meredith asked Addison

"Of course" Addison smiled and continued the examination before leaving the room to print the pictures

"She's perfect" Meredith smiled while tears streamed down her face

"She is" Derek confirmed. "Did you see how she waved at us?" Derek laughed a bit

"Yeah" Meredith smiled and wiped away her tears "I hate this" Meredith whispered

"I know" Derek kissed her temples

"I just wanna keep her inside of me. Not letting go of her"

"I wish that was possible.." Derek sighed "Let's go home after Addison returns. We can watch a movie with Ellie and go to bed early to get some sleep"

Meredith nodded and grabbed Derek's hand

"I love you" She whispered

"I love you too" He whispered back and kissed her deep on her lips


AN // New story up on my acc 'I'm still standing' Go check it out! <3

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