Once Upon An Us-MerDer

50.

No one's POV

"Derek Liam Shepherd" Meredith repeats. "Liam... It sounds even better than before." she smiles and looks at the tiny boy cuddled up in her chest. He's gorgeous. His eyes are green, just like his mother's, and there's a small patch of dark, curly hair on top of his head. He is staring up at Meredith, his eyes wide and curious.

Meredith gently presses a kiss to his forehead. She looks up at Derek, who is still staring at the two of them. He takes his finger and brushes is very lightly across Liam's cheek. Derek moves his finger down to Liam's arm and eventually reaches his tiny hand. Liam's hand wraps around Derek's finger giving it the tiniest squeeze. 

"He squeezed me finger! He just squeezed it!" Derek exclaims excitedly. Meredith smiles.

"That's great baby." Meredith lifts Liam up and gently places him in Derek's arms. Derek gasps when he feels his son resting in his arms. Derek takes a seat in one of the big chairs in the room and carefully moves Liam in his arms. He completely takes away by the beauty and amazingness of his newborn baby. When he looks at Meredith again he sees her with her eyes closed, sleeping. He smiles and focusses back to Liam.

Liam also gently closes his eyes and the tiniest snores escape from his little lips. Derek chuckles. "Definitely something you inherited form your mommy" he whispers while standing up and placing Liam in the crib the hospital provided. He takes a seat next to the crib and watches him carefully. He often glares at Meredith, who is still in a deep sleep.

He is tired, so tired. He wants to sleep but he has to stay awake. After a while Liam starts to stir in his crib. He wakes up and starts to cry. Derek scoops him up into his arms and gently rocks him back and forth. He doesn't seem to calm down and the cries wake Meredith up.

"Hey. I'm so sorry honey, I think he's hungry." Derek days while walking up to the bed. He places Liam in her arms and helps het with her hospital gown. Meredith takes her bio out and Liam instinctively latches in.

"And?" Derek asks curiously. "Does it hurt?"

"No not really. At first I felt a little pinch and now only some light suction. It feels weird, definitely, but it doesn't hurt." She smiles.

"Good, I'm glad. Liam seems to enjoy it" Derek smiles and sits back down in his chair. He looks at his beautiful girlfriend feeding his son. How did he become so lucky?

Liam pulls his mouth away from Meredith's boob. Derek takes him from her arms and gently burps him over his shoulder. Unfortunately the burp comes with a small dose of throw-up. Derek frowns and looks at Liam. "Already puking on me aren't you, little man?" He chuckles and lays him back inside his crib. He pulls his shirt off and sits there with an exposed torso.

"As much as I love seeing your perfect muscular upper body, and trust me... I love seeing it a lot, aren't you cold? I packed one of your sweaters for me in the bag but you can have it if you want." Meredith tries to reach for the bag on the floor next to the bed but Derek jumps up and grabs the bag himself.

"Thank you honey. Please try to get as much rest as possible. You must still be sore" He smiles and presses a lingering kiss to her lips.

"I am a little." Meredith admits.

Just when Derek pulls the sweater over his head they hear a knock on the door. Derek open it and sees three people with wide smiles and small presents in the opening. "Mom! Mr. and Mrs. Grey!" He greats them. "I'm happy to see you! come in"

"Hello dear." Carolyn greets her son but pays little attention to him. She rushes past him towards the crib. Meredith's parents just greeted their daughter and are now hovering over the crib as well.

"God, he is beautiful" Ellis sighs. Her heart melts at the sight of her brand new grandson.

"He's perfect" Thatcher smiles.

"Absolutely" Carolyn agrees.

"So, what's this little fella called?" Thatcher turns to the new parents, currently sitting on Meredith's bed.

"Derek Liam Shepherd" Meredith smiles proudly. "Liam" Derek adds.

Their parents can see and feel their pride. It is written all over their faces. All three parents walk up to the happy couple and give them comforting hugs. "That's a beautiful name"

"We are immensely proud of you both. No words can describe the presentation Meredith delivered today and for that alone we are proud. We are also proud of you, Derek, for supporting and helping Meredith the past nine months. We know it hasn't always been easy for the two of you. I can still remember the many phone calls I received from my overly protective and overly worried son." Carolyn speaks for the group. The group chuckles as she continues. "We can't wait to see how your little family will turn oud and I am sure you two are going to be great parents to this little boy."

"Thank you mom. It really means a lot. I am sure we will figure it out." Derek stands up and walks to the crib. "Would you like to hold him?"

"Of course dear. I would be honored" Carolyn smiles and Derek places little Liam in her arms. She takes a seat on the couch and the other grandparents gather around her. They adore the baby and keep him busy for a little while.

While the grandparents give their attention to Liam, Derek grabs the opportunity to finally take a rest. He sits in the chair next to Meredith's bed and is about to close his eyes when he feels Meredith's hand in his hair. "Can you come in here?" She asks softly.

"Of course baby" He whispers back. He climbs into bed with her and Meredith rests her head on his chest. Before he knows it his body is completely consumed with the exhaustion and he falls asleep, knowing Liam is safe with his grandparents.