I Won't Let Nobody Hurt You

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Walking through Animal Kingdom Meredith's eyes were wide with anticipation. She opted to sit in the stroller because it was hot and she realized she didn't like walking. Addison glanced down at the map, marking off the things the trio wanted to do before smiling at Meredith.

"Bunny, do you want to go on a ride first, go on the safari train to see all the animals, or go to the petting zoo?" Addison asked as she adjusted the pacifier clip on Meredith's shirt before it fell off.

"Pettin zoo!" Meredith gasped, her entire face lighting up with a dazzling smile as her eyes twinkled with excitement. "Mewedif pet anmals!" She added as she happily clapped her hands together.

"Which way am I going?" Arizona asked Addison with a soft smile. Addison looked back down at the map for a moment.

"Left." Addison pointed before walking over and taking one of Arizona's hands. "Here, if we each push the stroller with one hand then we can hold hands at the same time."

"I love the way your mind works." Arizona beamed, squeezing Addison's hand as they guided the cart towards the petting zoo.

"Mommy! Wook! It's a goat!" Meredith cheered as they entered the petting zoo. The little blonde was bouncing in her stroller, excitement practically radiating off of her. "Mama dat goat smelly wike Dewek." She giggled as Addison unbuckled her from the stroller and helped her wash her hands.

"I think Derek smells worse than the goat." Addison joked, scrunching her nose up in distaste. Her face broke out into a bright smile when Meredith erupted into giggles. "Do you want to pet the goat, bunny?"

"Wes mama!" Meredith nodded enthusiastically, turning to Arizona. "Mommy wanna pet da goat wit Mewedif and mama?"

"I would love to, sweet pea." Arizona took Meredith's hand and kissed her cheek before the trio walked further into the petting zoo, Meredith dragging Arizona over to the goat while Addison pushed the stroller. When they walked up to the pen of goats Meredith gasped as she jumped up and down, after a long moment she plugged her nose.

"Ew dey smell weally bad! Wike Awix when he fowgets deodowant." She commented as she reached her hand out, giggling when the goat licked her hand. An employee walked up to them with a smile on her face.

"Hi I'm Casey, if you guys want to feed the goats we have feeders where you can get food." Casey pointed over to where the feeders were.

"Pwease mommy!" Meredith looked up at Arizona with puppy dog eyes and a pout as Addison chuckled and continued petting the goat.

"Sure sweet pea, do you want to come with me?" Arizona asked with a smile. Meredith nodded and grabbed her hand. "We'll be right back, Addie." She called over her shoulder as the small blonde pulled her away.

"She's really cute. My younger sister regresses sometimes but she's nowhere as cute as your little one is." Casey said quietly, causing Addison to smile softly.

"Thank you. She's our pride and joy." Addison looked towards Arizona and Meredith, listening to Meredith's joyful squeals when the food dropped in her hand.

"How old is she?" Casey asked.

"She bounces between one and two, but right now she's two. What about your sister?" Addison inquired.

"Between three and five. She's a brat." Casey laughed. "She fought against it for a long time, but during her third year of college she had a breakdown and it just all came out. Thankfully she doesn't fight it anymore, but she's got bullied and had to switch to solely online courses. It was tough, but that was a couple years ago and she seems to be managing better."