Greys Anatomy with Dr. Shepherd

11x21 - How to save a life

'When I was 5, my mom lost me in a park. I don't remember much, except that one minute, I was riding the carousel, and the next she was gone.'

"I'll be home before you know it." Derek said looking at me lovingly, knowing full well I was breaking inside by saying goodbye again. Though this time it was different, he was going back to DC to hand in his resignation.

"Hmm" I mumbled into his chest, hugging him
"It's good. It's time." He whispered back
"I don't know, I just feel like I just got you back and now we're going again and I I just have to stay here." I said to him looking up, it was 7 am in the morning and the kids weren't up yet.

"You're right. You do. You have to stay here." He smiled but before I interrupted he continued
"Stay here, Don't move. Wait for me." He smirked knowing full well what he was doing, repeating what he said when I made him the house of candles all those years ago. Hearing him say that I could almost here his younger self recite it as well.

I pecked his lips to shut him up as I needed to be in control, if he carried on I would not be ashamed to admit we would be back in bed.
"I'll be back before you know it" he said breaking the kiss.
"You better be" I said in a demanding tone. He gave me one last kiss and turn his back away walking towards the drive. I waited till he was in his car driving down the long drive till I shit the door.

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"Okay, Zo-Zo, walk a little faster 'cause we are late.
- And who can never be late?" I asked my precious daughter.

"Surgeons!" She exclaimed.

I had Bailey whilst walking out with Zola behind me picking up her bag. I could feel my phone vibrating in my pocket, who ever it was I can call in the car.

Once I had placed Bailey in his car seat and Zola was strapped in I sat in the drivers seat and saw who called me. Derek.

I tried calling him back but no answer probably due to being on the ferry boat. I saw he left a voice message which I happily clicked on.

"Hey it's me..." Derek said but was interrupted by Zola and Bailey screaming "Dada!", I quickly quieted them.

"I'm on the ferry. I just wanted to say that, um God, I wish you could see this. Weather's classic Seattle. Oh, the water is so blue. It may be the most perfect ferryboat ride I've ever had in my life.
We're gonna do this a lot more when I get home, by the wayyou, me, and the family. We're just gonna take a day and ride the ferryboat all day if we want.
I love you, Meredith. I know I just left, and I'm not even at the airport yet, but I just wanted to say I love you. I love our family. And we're gonna keep doing this. I'll see you when I get home. I love you." I could hear his voice breaking in the end. I knew he was sorry. He finally realised all along what I was trying to say to him. His family was everything unlike his work he stated was.

Once I had arrived at the hospital, I took the decision to park in Dereks car spot as it was closer to the hospital than mine and with two kids it was a chore. I was on my way to Daycare when I bumped into Amelia.

"Meredith! I'm wondering if Derek wants to scrub in on my spondylolisthesis later, but I can't get hold of his stupid ass" She chuckled. "He's gone back to DC to hand in his resignation, he should be back tomorrow or Saturday latest" I smiled at Amy. She must of forgotten as realisation dawned on her, she suddenly looked down at her pager. "Shoot gotta run, head trauma in the pit" she ran off shouting.

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DEREKS P.O.V

I had just gotten of the ferry and was just joining the 5 that was blocked. Must be an accident or something. Suddenly my phone rang it was Amy.
I answered and she jumped to speak before I could.
"I just wanted to say that, um - You're never gonna make your flight." She said proudly, she wasn't as close to her phone making her sound quiet. She must be in the OR.
"I'll make it." Knowing full well if I stayed on the 5 I wouldn't.
"No, you won't." She hit back
"You're gonna miss your flight." Another woman said who sounded familiar. Bailey!
"Who's that? Bailey? I'm not gonna miss my flight." I asked
There was a huge accident on the 5. All the lanes are closed. The traffic is insane." A another familiar voice sounded proud. Must be Kepner.
"Now, why does Kepner make that sound like it's a good thing?" I asked chuckling
"We have a guy from the accident on our table.
Bailey and Kepner are sewing up all the holes in his gut." Amelia stated but was interrupted by Kepner "I am repairing the un-repairable. I am out-of-control amazing.".
"No, I am out-of-control amazing." Bailey proudly stated. "You are a guest in my guts. Hush." She continued.