This Life

Chapter 34

Meredith's pov

The past hour had been nothing but a blur to Meredith.

An hour ago she and Beth had been standing outside the entrance to the hospital and talking to her father. He had just told her how proud he was of her. Meredith knew that a compliment from her family was a rare thing and that was why in a strange way she kind of knew something bad would happen.

One minute she was standing there the next she could hear a car approaching and someone shouting her name. She looked up to see Addison Shepherd looking directly at her and Meredith immediately reached for and sheltered Beth.

The next thing she was on the ground with Beth crying in her arms.

Addison was yelling for help when Owen, Christina and Bailey came running through the doors and were shocked at the sight in front of them.

All Meredith could think about was keeping Beth away from Addison; Derek would never forgive her if Addison even saw a glimpse of Beth.

Addison gave up trying to help Meredith and went to help Bailey treat the older man.

Within minutes both Meredith and Beth were in the pit, and being separated.

Dr Robbins came down to check Beth while Owen insisted that Meredith have a scan to check for any head injuries. He was especially concerned about any head injuries considering the concussion she had the year before following the shootings.

While Meredith was taken for the scan Owen called Derek and told him what had happened and assured him that both Meredith and Beth were fine with just minor cuts and bruises.

Owen walked into Meredith's room and dreaded what he was about to tell her. He noticed that Christina was sitting beside her.

"What are you doing here – your shift has finished go home, get some sleep," Owen said as he put his arm on Christina's shoulder.

"I will once I know she is okay," Christina said as she looked over at her person.

Owen looked at Meredith and hated to give her more bad news.

Meredith was sitting on the hospital bed almost in a trance when Owen sat down in front of her and took her hands.

"Meredith your scans are fine," Owen said.

"Okay, where is Beth... did you call Derek yet," Meredith answered with an almost frantic edge to her voice.

"Yes, I called Derek and he should be here any second, Beth is fine – she is singing away to Dr Robbins," Owen answered.

"I need to be with her, when Derek gets here... and he realises Addison is here... he is going to be mad that I am not with her..." Meredith said rambling.

"Meredith I am so sorry but I need to tell you something, it's your father..." Owen said quietly.

"What..." Meredith looked at as if she had completely forgotten that her father was there.

"I am sorry Meredith there is no easy way to say this but your father died instantly," Owen said. As he spoke the words he could feel Meredith tightening the grip on his hand.

Christina walked over to the other side of the bed and gripped her friend's shoulders.

"Your mother will be here soon and I'm sorry but the police need a statement from you," Owen explained.

"Where is Molly?" Meredith asked.

"Bailey is treating her and the police are with her too," Owen answered.