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17. Home

Its been 6 months since the plane crash. In that time I have basically been running the Neuro department. Derek sustained nerve damage in his arm and had multiple surgeries to fix it. When we got back to Seattle after the crash we all spent time admitted in hospital until we were well enough to go home. Meredith was the first to be discharged. I suffered from a bad infection from my miscarriage. Cristina had chronic PTSD. Even though she was so strong at keeping everyone going, Arizona contracted her own infection in her lower leg. She was admitted the longest out of the survivors. The infection had made its way down to her bone, the shrapnel had caused a small bone fracture. Callie did all she could to help. Talking about Callie. On my first night home when I got discharged I woke up in the middle of the night screaming because of a horrible dream I had about the crash. All I remember is seeing Lexie and Marks faces before they both died. I didn't want to be alone, so i went round the corner and knocked on Callie's door. After a little while she answered the door with red, puffy eyes, clearly she had been crying.

Callie- what's up. Are you okay?

Shell- no. I had a horrible dream and I don't want to be alone. Can I stay here tonight.

Callie- oh Shell, of course come in.

She led me to the couch where we sat and she pulled me into a hug. I began to break down hysterically in her arms. I then realised she was also starting to cry.

Shell- I couldn't help them, Callie. I tried to save Mark, but it was no use.

Callie- I know...

Shell- I miss them.

Callie- I do too. Mark was my best friend and the...

Shell- the what?

Callie- can I tell you a secret?

Shell- of course. What is it?

Callie- I just found out I am pregnant... with Mark's baby.

Shell- oh my god.

Callie- and he isn't here anymore. So now I don't know what I am going to do.

Shell- well, you can't get rid of it... it's Mark's.

Callie- I wasn't thinking about getting rid of it. I just don't know how I am going to look after a baby on my own.

Shell- you're not alone. You have so many people in your life, who love and care about you. Everyone will help you if you need it... I mean, personally i hate babies so don't expect me to babysit or anything but i would definitely help you, if you need me to.

Callie- thanks Shell.

We spent the rest of that evening talking. Neither of us wanted to sleep. A few days after that there was a memorial held for Lexie and Mark. It was lovely to see how many people attended. They were both truly loved. Even our dad was there. He looked broken. Meredith insisted that we had to go to speak to him, which i don't think ended in the way she expected it to.

Meredith- hey.

Thatcher- Meredith, how did this happen.

Meredith- it was a tragic accident. I'm glad you could be here today.

Thatcher- i wouldn't miss it. She was a great daughter. I was so proud of her. I am of you too.

Meredith- thanks. She was a great sister too.

Thatcher- I'm sorry you lost her too.

Meredith- you know I have another sister.

Thatcher- of course, Molly. But you don't know her as well.