One quick step [ Mer/Der]

Chapter 1

A/N : I once wrote two stories called Distant Secrets, this has the same idea, but the difference is that my English is better now, and i have different ideas for the story.

Emma kept jumping up and down on the bed, as Meredith changed into her clothes. " Come on Emma, we have to catch that plane to Seattle" stated Meredith, Emma was still jumping up and down in her Winne the Pooh Pyjamas. " Aunt Lexie is coming with us " added Meredith as she lifted her daughter from the bed. " Auntie" screamed Emma excited, " Yes, but she isn't coming with us if you don't change immediately" stated Meredith as she pushed Emma into the direction of her room. " This dress always looks lovely on you, Em" stated Meredith as she held up a yellow summer dress. Emma nodded and put it on, while Meredith brushed Emma's blonde curls.

Emma was eating her cereal, while Lexie and Meredith sat on the couch. " So is Cristina okay?" asked Lexie as she took a sip from her coffee " Yeah, the car accident was minor, but i still want to check up to be sure" shrugged Meredith as she put her hand in her hair. " But doesn't Emma's father live in Seattle " whispered Lexie, as they both turned their heads to Emma. " Yes, he used to, i don't know if he does now, let's hope not" sighed Meredith. " But we do have to get going now" stated Meredith as she stood up, she grabbed her own coat and Emma's.

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Meredith held Emma's hand as they walked into the oh - so familiar halls of Seattle Grace Mercy West. " This hospital looks great" stated Lexie, as they walked up to the nurses station. " Cristina Yang's room please" stated Meredith " Room B12" replied the nurse with a gentle smile. Meredith nodded and held Emma's hand tighter, it wouldn't be much longer before she bumped into someone familiar which scared her to death. " It'll be fine" smiled Lexie, as she placed her hand on Meredith's shoulder. " Meredith Grey?" said a familiar voice behind her, Meredith turned around to see her former teacher Miranda Bailey standing there. " How lovely to see you !" smiled Miranda, as she hugged Meredith. " And who is this pretty lady" smiled Miranda as she placed her hand on Emma's head " This is my - daughter Emma and that is my sister Lexie" stated Meredith with a slight smile. " You here for Cristina?" asked Miranda, " Yes, how is she?" asked Meredith as she grabbed Emma's hand again. " She's good, nothing major, she does have a concussion but she'll be discharged at the end of the day" stated Miranda, " Good, that's good" nodded Meredith. " But we have to head to her room, Emma is exhausted so i want to go to our hotel soon" added Meredith with a shrug. " Sure, sure good seeing you again" nodded Miranda, Meredith smiled and walked away, followed by Lexie. " That wasn't awkward at all" chuckled Lexie as they stepped into the elevator. Right before the door closed, Meredith saw him. He saw her too. " God that's him" whispered Meredith, " Who?" asked Lexie " The only thing i see are closed grey elevator doors" added Lexie chuckling. " He, right before the door closed i saw him" hissed Meredith. " Oh, wow you got me curious" stated Lexie. " It will be my life goal to avoid him today " stated Meredith as she left the elevator, followed by Lexie and a yawning Emma. " Mommy, i'm really tired" sighed Emma as she pulled on the hem of Meredith's shirt. " Oh i know honey" sighed Meredith, as she lifted Emma up. " I can take her to an on call room, and sleep there, i'm pretty exhausted too" suggested Lexie, " Yes, actually that would be lovely " smiled Meredith, she placed a kiss on Emma's forehead before handing her over to Lexie, " I'll come find you when i'm done" stated Meredith. Lexie nodded. Meredith walked up to room B12 quickly. Meredith popped her head around the corner and saw a male red head sitting next to Cristina's bed. " Meredith, finally" exclaimed Cristina as she sat up a little higher. " Hi, i'm Meredith Grey" smiled Meredith as she stretched her hand out towards the man. " Ah i figured, finally meeting the best friend, Hi i'm Owen Hunt" smiled Owen, as he shook Meredith's hand. " How are you feeling" smiled Meredith, as she sat down on the chair next to Cristina's bed. " Got a headache, but i'm fine" shrugged Cristina. " Did you bring Emma? i miss my little niece " added Cristina. " Yeah, she's sleeping in an on call room with Lexie" stated Meredith as she folded her hands. " Have you run into you know who yet?'' asked Cristina, as she sat up a little straighter, '' God no, i don't want him to see her'' sighed Meredith as she massaged her temple. '' Meredith?'' that voice ran chills down Meredith's spine. Meredith turned around and looked into Derek's eyes. '' How.. how have you been?'' he asked, '' I-i've been fine, good'' replied Meredith '' and you?'' she added. '' Yes good, you look good'' stated Derek '' Thank you'' nodded Meredith politely. '' Well, i have patients.. '' sighed Derek, before turning around and heading off. '' That was a perfect timing, and not at all awkward'' said Cristina '' Yes, yes indeed'' sighed Meredith. '' I'm going to get Emma, so you two can see each other and then we're heading for the hotel.'' said Meredith before standing up.

Meredith held Emma in her arms as they walked through the halls, she passed lots of doctors she didn't know until she bumped into Richard. '' Meredith? is that you?'' he asked, Meredith put Emma down '' Yes'' she said smiling. '' Well it's great to see you!'' he said as he wrapped his arms around Meredith. '' And who is this little princess?'' asked Richard as he looked over to the girl clutching Meredith's legs. '' My daughter, Emma. She's 6'' smiled Meredith as she brushed her hand through Emma's thick blonde curls. '' Well, she is beautiful'' smiled Richard, '' just like her mother'' he added.