Come Back To Me (A Calzona/Grey's Anatomy Fanfic)

Mark On The World

Mark On The World

Chapter 25

 Meredith's POV 

   The next day...

    Callie and I decided to go out for drinks tonight because it's been awhile since we've hung out. Since Derek died, she's become one of my people. The bartender asks us what we want. Callie orders a Martini with a little umbrella in it and I order a Scotch. The liquor burns my throat on collision with my tongue, but yet it is satisfying. 

    Today's been a hard day for me because of grief of course. Today's been two years since Derek died. I truly can't believe it's been that long already. In the time, I swear I've managed to age at least fifteen years.  I'm healing, but it's hard. I asked Callie to take me out because I wanted to get my mind off of everything, at least for a little while.

    Callie turns to me and a look of concern flashes on her face. "Meredith are you okay?" I sigh. "Yes and no. My feelings are mixed up right now. I'm okay but I'm not. I've accepted Derek's death yet I haven't. Things were so much easier when he was here." Callie rubs my back. "I know. I miss him too Meredith. Every single day. He's still here in spirit and our hearts. He'd be so proud of everything you've managed to do in the past two years. You had three successful clinical trials, became co-chief of the hospital, and won a Harper Avery. You've done what I've only dreamed of doing, but if anyone deserves it, it's you."

     I don't normally cry much, but tears fall down my face. "Thank you Callie. I'm truly blessed to have you as a friend. We started off rocky at first, but our friendship has blossomed into a wonderful one over the years. We've survived disasters time and time again. The thing is we survived them together. Without you and Alex in my life, I wouldn't make it. You two fill the mark on the world that Derek made." Callie smiles and hugs me. I'm not much for hugging, but she's worth making an exception for.

Hoped that you guys liked this chapter! :) -Mary