On Tuesday morning Meredith woke up and turned over in her bed. She noticed Lexie was gone and figured she must have already left for school. She looked at the clock and saw it was close to 10am. Knowing she didn't have to go to school today she turned back over and closed her eyes again.

Downstairs Susan and Thatcher were sitting at the kitchen table. Thatcher had decided to work from home today, so Susan could go into work for a few hours. Given everything going on with Meredith it was decided that someone would be home with her at all times.

"Alright I am just going to go in for part of the day. I checked on Meredith a half hour ago and she was still asleep. I would just go check on her in a little bit but call me if you need me," Susan said as she stood up and kissed Thatcher on the lips before making her way towards the door.

"Alright I will, enjoy work," Thatcher said back to his wife before turning to open up his computer and started to go through some work emails. He went upstairs an hour later and saw that Meredith was still sleeping. He sighed and made his way back downstairs to start looking over the files for a new project his company was starting next week.

Meredith woke up and saw that is was now noon. She thought about just going back to bed but decided to get up and take a shower hoping it would make her feel a little better. She got out a few minutes later and changed into some different clothes before making her way downstairs. She got to the end of the stairs and saw Thatcher sitting at the table working on his computer. He looked up when he saw her coming around the corner and smiled.

"Hey, did you sleep well?" Thatcher asked as Meredith nodded her head. "Good, do you want something to eat?" Thatcher asked as Meredith thought for a moment before replying.

"I'm not that hungry but maybe some toast," Meredith said as Thatcher stood to get up. Meredith sat down at the table and looked outside. Thatcher brought a plate over a minute later with the toast on it. It had butter and cinnamon on top which was Meredith's favorite.

"Thank you," Meredith said as Thatcher sat back down and started typing again.

"You're welcome. Susan went into the bakery for a few hours, but she should be back around the time Lexie gets home from school. How are you feeling?" Thatcher asked as he looked up from his computer and got a good look at Meredith. She looked warn down and exhausted.

"I don't know. I guess the same as the past few days. I just am so tired," Meredith said as she looked up.

"I know you are, but you have your appointment with Dr. Brunson, tomorrow right?" Thatcher asked as Meredith nodded her head. "Alright that's good, just make sure you let her know and we will see what she recommends for you," Thatcher said.

"I just don't want to have to take medication," Meredith said as she fidgeted with her fingers.

"Why is that?" Thatcher asked as he looked towards Meredith.

"I already feel different enough and I don't want to have to rely on something to make me feel better," Meredith said.

"Meredith there is nothing wrong with needing help. You know some people are more prone to depression and anxiety and sometimes it can be from a chemical imbalance which medication can help adjust that. There is nothing to be ashamed of," Thatcher said as Meredith looked up at him.

"I know. I don't know I just feel bad. You and Susan keep having to stay home from work and drive me to therapy and all this stuff," Meredith responded.

"Honey look at me please," Thatcher said as Meredith sighed and looked up at him. "Please don't worry about that. Meredith we are a family, and this is what family does for each other. Alright we love you and we want you to feel better," Thatcher said as Meredith nodded.

"Thank you, I think I might just go lay down on the couch for a little bit and watch some tv," Meredith said as Thatcher nodded his head.

"Of course, let me know if you need anything," Thatcher said as Meredith stood up and pushed in her chair. She took her dish over to the sink and then made her way into the other room turning on the tv and laying down. She fell asleep a few minutes later.

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Lexie got home around 3pm and saw her mom pulling her car up the driveway. Susan got out and waved.

"Hey how was school?" Susan asked as Lexie walked up the driveway.

"It was good, kind of boring," Lexie said as Susan laughed. The two made their way inside and into the kitchen where Thatcher was sitting going over some paperwork. He looked up and smiled.

"Hey how were your days?" Thatcher responded as he set the papers down on the table.

"Good," Lexie replied.

"Mine was good as well," Susan said.

"Is Meredith upstairs?" Lexie asked as she grabbed an apple from the fridge.

"No, she is in the other room. When I checked 30 minutes ago, she was asleep. She has been asleep most of the day," Thatcher said as he watched Lexie's face fall. He knew this had been really hard on his daughter.

"Did she eat anything," Susan asked.

"Yeah I made her some toast around noon and she drank some Gatorade," Thatcher said as Susan nodded her head. Lexie took the apple and made her way upstairs. Susan turned and sighed before going over to sit down next to Thatcher.

"How is she?" Susan asked.

"She looked exhausted. She slept till noon and then came downstairs and was really only up for maybe an hour before she fell asleep again. She told me she feels the same she has been feeling for the past couple days," Thatcher said.

"I was worried that would be the case," Susan said. "She has her appointment tomorrow morning, so I will see what Dr. Brunson thinks," Susan continued as she looked up at Thatcher.

"Meredith told me she didn't want to take medicine. She said she doesn't fit in as it is and didn't want to have to rely on something," Thatcher responded.

"Alright I will let Dr. Brunson know that and see if we can all talk," Susan said as she looked towards the stairs. "I am going to go check on Lexie. I know she is worried," Susan said as Thatcher put his arm on his wife's shoulder.

"Do you mind if I go and talk to her?" he asked as Susan shook her head.

"No of course you can," Susan said as Thatcher stood up and headed towards the stairs. He got outside Lexie's door and knocked before entering the room. Lexie looked up from where she was sitting on her bed at her dad.

"Hey, can I come in," Thatcher said as Lexie nodded her head. He grabbed a chair from the desk and sat down looking over at his daughter. "I don't think I need to ask if you are okay," Thatcher said as Lexie looked at him.

"Look I know you and Mom don't tell me everything but is Meredith going to be okay? I mean how bad is it?" Lexie said as Thatcher sighed.

"She is struggling honey. You obviously know that, but you also know how strong she is," Thatcher said.

"I know she is, but I just don't know how much more she can take," Lexie replied.

"I know, and I get scared sometimes with the same thoughts, but we are all going to help her out to make sure she is okay. She is going to see her therapist again tomorrow and depending on how that goes we will go from there. How are you doing with everything? I realized I never really checked in with you much. I know there have been a lot of changes this year with Meredith coming to live here," Thatcher said.

"I love having a sister and to be honest it wasn't that big of an adjustment. I don't know it just felt like Meredith was always meant to live here you know," Lexie said as Thatcher nodded his head.

"Yeah I know what you mean. Look I know your mom and I have been focusing a lot on Meredith right now, but you know we are both here for you and if things ever get too hard or you just need to talk let us know," Thatcher said.

"I know, I will," Lexie said feeling a little better than she had a few minutes ago.

"Alright I am going to order takeout tonight. Is there anything you want?" Thatcher asked as a smile appeared on Lexie's face.

"What about Chinese?" She suggested.

"That sounds perfect," Thatcher said as he kissed Lexie's head and made his way back downstairs.

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The family ate a few hours later and went off after dinner to do their own things. Lexie went and worked on homework out on the deck. Susan was in the kitchen trying out some new recipes for the bakery and Thatcher had gone upstairs to take a shower and fold some laundry. Meredith had been sitting on the couch drawing. She was feeling really uneasy but didn't want to bother anyone, so she tried to push through it. She could barely focus on what she was drawing at this point and just stared off into space. She decided she might as well just go upstairs and try to sleep. She set her drawing stuff down and went into the kitchen as Susan looked up and smiled at her.

"Hey, you alright?" Susan asked as Meredith nodded her head.

"Yeah I am tired, I think I am going to try and go to bed," Meredith replied as she looked over at Susan.

"Alright, your therapy appointment is at 10 tomorrow morning. We will probably leave here around 9:30 so if you aren't awake by 9, I will get you up," Susan said.

"Alright sounds good, thank you," Meredith said as she surprised herself and Susan by going over and giving her a hug. Susan kissed the top of her head and pulled back as Meredith turned and headed up the stairs. Meredith never really initiated physical contact with the family so Susan was surprised that she just had.

Meredith made her way down the hall and got into her room. She changed into pajamas and got into bed. She didn't think she would actually be able to fall asleep, but she was too exhausted to do anything else. She closed her eyes and tried some of the exercises Dr. Brunson had taught her to calm her mind. When that didn't work, she got up and went into the bathroom. She thought a hot shower might help her, so she undressed and got into the shower and let the water run over her for a while before getting out. She put her pajamas back on and made her way back into her room seeing that Lexie had come upstairs. She was sitting on her bed with her computer and a stack of DVD's. She motioned for Meredith to come over and scooted to one side so Meredith could sit next to her. Meredith grabber her pillow and blanket off her bed and went over to sit down next to Lexie.

"Alright you are going to pick the movie tonight," Lexie said as Meredith nodded her head. After the movie was picked the two girls leaned back into their pillows and shut the lights off in the room as they settled in. Meredith didn't know how Lexie knew she wouldn't be able to sleep tonight but she was very happy for the distraction. She felt her eyes grow heavier during the movie and was passed out by the time the credits rolled. Lexie looked over and carefully set her laptop down on the ground before pulling Meredith's blanket up around her before she laid down herself next to the girl and stayed up a while just in case Meredith woke up. She made it about an hour before she drifted off to sleep as well. She woke up hours later and realized it was morning. She smiled knowing that Meredith had slept throughout the night and quietly got out of bed to get ready for school.