Sick day

Chapter 7

Post op day 1

(Derek POV)

I woke up feeling very sore from sleeping in a chair overnight. I looked over at Meredith, who on the other hand looked very peaceful. It was 8am, so Bailey would be waking her up soon for a post op checkup. I got up to get both of us some breakfast. As I got to the cafeteria, I saw Bailey making her way over to me. "Good morning." I said. "Morning. How is she?" She asked. "She's still sleeping. Figured I'd get us breakfast before you do her checkup." I explained. She nodded. "Nothing too flavorful. I'll be around her room in about 30 minutes." She said as she walked off. I decided on some pancakes for me and some oatmeal for Mer. I walked back to her room and was met with her and Cristina talking.

"Good morning. I got us some breakfast." I said as I kissed her lips. "Morning." She said. "I had to get you something bland, so I just got oatmeal. I hope that's okay." I said apologetically. "It's okay derek." She said with a laugh. She tried to sit up, failing and collapsing onto her back again. "Can you help me?" She asked in a quiet voice. I smiled and nodded. I went over to her bed and put my hand behind her back and gently pulled her up. "Thank you." She said. "Your welcome." I replied as I stroked her face. I put the oatmeal on the tray in front of her and we dug in.

(Mer POV)

"Ah Grey, how's my favorite patient?" Bailey asked as she walked in the room. "I'm good. A little sore, but good nonetheless." I explained. "Good. I'm just gonna check your incision now." She said as she lifted up my gown and began examining the stitches. "Everything looks good, I want you to get a CT just to check for any residual bleeding. You can leave tomorrow." Bailey explained. "Thank you." I said as she left the room. "Der, it's only 9 and I have nothing to do. How am I gonna occupy myself all day?" I asked. "I don't have to work today. We can watch movies if you want. I brought my laptop." He suggested. I love this man so much. "Yeah! Hop in." I offered. He took me up on that offer and climbed into bed with me. Eventually we got settle in with my head on his chest and his arms wrapped around me, careful of my incision. "What do you want to watch?" He asked. "I dunno. I didn't watch many movies growing up. What are good movies?" I asked. "Well it depends. Do you want a horror movie, comedy, chick flick?" He asked. I thought about it for a minute. "Comedy. Oh! We should watch soemtning with Adam Sandler." I suggested. "Okay. What about 'Big Daddy?' That's a classic." He said. "Sure." I responded. He found the movie and put it on.

(Derek POV)

About an hour into the movie, I noticed the soft snores that came from Meredith. I carefully paused the movie and put my laptop on the side table. I flicked the lights off on the remote and tightened my arms around Meredith and dozed off.

I awoke to Meredith struggling to get out of bed. This immediately sent me flying out of bed to get to her side. "What are you doing?" I asked. "I have to pee." She said. "Why didn't you wake me?" I asked softly. "Didn't want to bother you." She explained. "If you need help, tell me." I stressed. I put my arm around her waist and she leaned into me. I gently helped her to the bathroom, not even trying to enter with her, knowing she would kill me if I even try. I wait outside until she's done her business. A few minutes later, she emerges from the bathroom. I wrap my arm around her waist and gently help her back to bed, just as we did before. "You should go back to sleep." I said. She nodded and sank into the pillows. "You come too." She said. I smiled and got into the bed with her. She immediately snuggled into my side and fell asleep. She's adorable. I fell asleep thinking about how cute she is.

(Mer POV)

I winced as I stretched my sore incision. Derek was still sleeping behind me. I checked my watch. 3pm. We slept for almost 6 hours. "Derek." I whispered. "Wha?" He asked sleepily. "I'm hungry. Can we go to the cafe?" I asked. "Sure." He said as he got out from
behind me. I threw the covers off my legs and pulled my legs over the bed. Derek guided me up and put his arm around my waist. I leant into his warmth as we walked to her cafeteria together.

"What do you want? Bailey said you shouldn't have anything too heavy." Derek said. "Uh maybe a salad? That's not too heavy right?" I asked. "No, salad should be good." He said as he grabbed me and himself a garden salad. We walked to a vacant table and sat down and dug in. "So, do you have any cases today?" I asked. "Yeah. I have this girl with an inoperable tumor. I don't think it's inoperable, but everyone else does. We can look at it when we get to the room if you want." He offered. "Yes please. I'm bored and I have 2 weeks at home." I said. He nodded and we continued to make small talk while we ate.

(Derek POV)

After we finished eating, I helped her back to the room and into bed. "Get your case and let's do this." She said. I got the files to my patient and we began working. "But couldn't you rotate the head instead of the body?" She asked. I thought about this for a minute. "Wait, that could work!" I exclaimed. "Should we go to the lab room to try it?" She asked. I should say no considering she's post op day 1 after surgery, but I can't. "Yes. Let's go." I said as she jumped out of bed and hurried down to the lab room.

"Try it. You came up with the idea, I want you to show me." I said. She stepped over to the probe and carefully rotated it. "What about this?" She asked. I stepped over and turned on the monitor to test it. "This works. You did it!" I said to her. She giggled and hugged me. I hugged back as she snuggled her head into my chest. "Tired?" I asked. She nodded. "Let's go back to the room and we can nap." I suggested as we walked back to her room. I helped her get into bed and I climbed in behind her. "I love you." She murmered before falling asleep on my chest. "I love you too." I said as I wrapped my arms around her. I grabbed the remote and put on a random baseball game. I thought about how good of a neurosurgeon Meredith would be if she went into neuro. I know it's early, but she has a knack for that stuff.