Say you won't let go

Chapter 24

The sound of airplanes surrounded Meredith as she sat at the baggage claim. Cristina was returning from a medical conference in Switzerland and she agreed to pick her up. She hadn't told Cristina yet about there being twins inside her, she hadn't talked to Cristina much at all the past few months. She had became very distant, focused on her work to keep her mind busy. Meredith missed how close the pair use to be, she remembered a time when bad things happened and Cristina was her person. She still is her person but they are at a turning point in both of their lives and Meredith knew Cristina loved her but she was so career driven it shaded her views on life. Cristina ate, slept, and breathed Cardio.

"Oh wow, you are massive," Cristina commented as she came from her gate. She wheeled her carry-on behind her.

"Thanks Cristina, so I have something to tell you," Meredith said as she grabbed her bag and helped her wheel them to her car.

"Me too, you first," Cristina said.

"So there's more than one baby," Meredith nodded.

"I'm not surprised, are you happy?" She replied.

"I am. It was such a shock. I thought Derek was going to pass out," Meredith laughed.

"How's Lexie doing?"

"A lot better. She is walking really good now which is good. She should be back to work in a few week or so."

"Good to hear, I'm glad."

"We all are. So what's your news?"

"I got offered a job. Head of Cardio with my own research lab," Cristina looked over at Meredith. She was scared of her response.

"That's amazing, John Hopkins or Mayo?" Meredith asked, those were the top two hospitals in the United States and she knew they would kill for someone like Cristina.

"Switzerland," Cristina muttered.

"What?" Meredith stood shocked.

"I accepted. I just don't see more in Seattle," Cristina said honestly.

"I just wish you would have talked to me," Meredith sighed. She was going to lose her person, but she realized she had already lost her.

"You had your own things going on Mer. I will call you every week and text you everyday," she promised.

"You hate texting."

"But I will for you Mer."

"I hate this, I wish I could do something to make it better here for you."

"This is the end of Seattle for me, I don't have anything to hold me back from my career in Zurich."

"I hope you find your happiness," Meredith wiped the tear that fell from her cheek. Cristina shook her head a tad bit before hugging her.

"I'll be here for the birth," Cristina said in her ear.

"Good. You've been here for everyone. I don't think I could do it without you bossing around everyone," Meredith chuckled.

"I would hate to miss Derek passing out," Cristina laughed. They both got into her car as she drove them to Cristina's apartment.

"I leave in a week, I need a sleepover with my girl before then," Cristina said to her. She knew she was talking about Scarlett. She may not be a good mother but she was a great godmother to her daughter.

"Of course, you know this is going to be hard for her. I'll make it as easy as I can," Meredith promised. She never expected Cristina to love her children the way she did.