This story is absolutely amazing but there is one thing in particular I want to comment on. In the show, and in the majority of fanfics, Cristina doesn't understand where Meredith is coming from or isn't supportive just because she would act differently in the same situation. But the Cristina you gave us is everything I imagine a Person should be: understanding, supportive and knowing exactly what Meredith needs in this time of crisis. Thank you!

I don't think I've laughed harder at a line then, "At the age of forty-one, Derek Shepherd finally masters the art of the text message." Seriously, I could just picture Derek being bored as f*ck at home, texting Meredith cute thoughts, different paint swatches, and throwing an emoji in every few texts. Ahh, in love. Anyways, I loved how you rounded out this story. It was the perfect mix of drama, emotions, and swooning. I also adored that this ended with them in the dream house. I thought it was reflective of the journey Meredith and Derek had been on. They were starting a new chapter in a new pace, literally and emotionally, champagne glass and all!

The miscarriage. Figured it was coming, but damn I'm still crying! So good, so vulnerable. One of the things I absolutely loved was the paragraph on how much Meredith recognizes that she wanted ot be a mom. One of my favorite overarching storylines on Greys was Meredith's coming to terms with motherhood and her relationship with Ellis. Although I wish it would have been explored a bit more on the show ( let's be real, any excuse for more Meredith/Derek screentime would've been more than okay with me) I was pretty satisfied with how they explored it. However, your writing put it perfectly. One of the saddest aspects of the miscarriage was that Meredith didn't realize how much she wanted the baby until she lost it. She was happy and excited, a far cry from the dark and twisty mindset we all know and love. And Derek's reaction did it for me. It's the moment he just breaks down and I think it was needed when you put all of the pieces together. And when he can't even have sex with his wife...ugh. I'm loving this journey so much.

Ugh. Season 6 finale... MerDer...poor, poor Meredith and Derek. I cried reading this. Is that a surprise? Of course not. I love that you included Carolyn coming because it was odd that there was no mention of it ( Can't blame Shonda, I get actors, time constraints, but still). I know we got Amelia's reaction, but I loved this added weight that obviously would've been there. One of the things that was SO missed in Grey's was how much Derek's father's death affected him. Obviously it impacted his viewing on right/wrong, life/death, surgery, etc. but I loved that you explored that, even in the smallest of moments of reflection. And Meredith..God! The line, " It just seemed like you were having a bad day so I was going to try to cheer you up" was so cute, so Meredith, and so heartbreaking because you know the real meaning behind it. I have a feeling the reveal will be coming up soon? These two.

love it

I like this miscarriage telling scene a lot more then the show. the reaction was so anticlimactic on the show

thats a really good explanation for why derek didn't hide with everyone else

thanks for this story! i really enjoyed it!

really great story! Very much enjoyed it. I really like stories that acknowledge what Derek and Amelia went through with their dad and tie it in to the Clarke mass murders. It is definitely something Shonda missed the boat on. I also felt cheated out of Derek's reaction to the miscarriage on the show - as well as Merediths. So thank you for filling in the blanks!

What a beautiful chapter and what a great ending. It felt all so realistic and in character. I enjoyed reading this amazing story very much.

Wonderful chapter. It was good that they were talking about their childhood. Im still dissatisfied with Mers response in Season 5 when he told her his dad was shot. The show ignores so many great potential-storylines, its a shame.

Thank you for giving me what I miss ;) (MerDer-communication, behavior thats in character for them,...)

This story is so well written!

I loved it that they are grieving together, this is how it should be, and that she told him what happened during his surgery.

Thank you for your amazing work.

That was brilliant. My heart broke for Mer. I hated it that they treated the miscarriage on the show as it was nothing. You made me feel her pain and her grief.

And I loved it that Mer called Carolyn, another thing Ive missed on the show. Thank you so much for filling in all the blanks.

love it

I love love love this story! I hope this is what their story line will be like this season... well once mer finally tells derek about the baby. This story was great. It felt real!