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Epilogue

It was three years later and a lot has happened. George is engaged to a nurse now and is extremely happy. Christina married Burke two years ago surprising all of her friends but she is happy. Izzie and Alex married a year ago and Izzie is 3 months pregnant. Dr. Webber retired a year ago and Burke took over as chief. Derek and Mark both decided that their families needed them more than the hospital did.

"Are you sure about this Mer?"

"Of course I am Addi. It's perfect, I can't wait to see their reaction."

"Should we wait until mom gets here?"

"No let's do it tonight and then we both can go with to get mom from the airport tomorrow."

"Okay."

Meredith and Addison finished their shopping and headed back out to the car to drive back to Meredith and Derek's house.

"Daddy, daddy, daddy."

"What is it Meggie?"

"Mikey won't share his juice."

Derek looked over to the hall and saw Michael entering the living room. "Michael why aren't you sharing?"

Michael looked down as he approached the couch. "I sorry daddy it gone."

"Well let's get you some more and Meggie, I'll get you your own okay?"

"Kay daddy."

"Where is Lilly?"

"I'm right here daddy. M and M wanted more juice but I couldn't reach, sorry daddy."

"It's okay Lilly. We can help."

"Uncle Mak can I have apple?"

"You can have whatever you want Michael Sloan."

"Are you ever going to stop middle naming my son when he has done nothing wrong?" Derek asked as they all made their way to the kitchen.

"No, Mer gave him a good name and it needs to be used. When are Addi and Mer due back?"

"I think any minute. Mer didn't say where they were going." Derek said and then turned to the kids. "Did mommy say where she was going guys?"

"No Uncle Derek she just said that we needed to be good for you and daddy."

Hearing a car drive up the kids ran out of the room.

"I guess they are home. We better go help with the bags." Derek sighed as he and Mark made their way out of the kitchen. They went outside and saw all the bags that the two women had brought home with them. "Mer, what did you get?"

"Nice to see you too Der. We didn't get much." Meredith gave him a kiss before grabbing a bag and her children and starting towards the house. "Just put everything in the living room and we will be down in a minute."

"You too Mark. Lilly and I are going with them." Addison called over her shoulder as she followed the other three into the house with Lilly.

Derek and Mark both stood with their mouths open before turning back to the car and grabbing the bags.

"It's pretty mommy."

"Yes it is Meggie. I'm glad you like your new shirt. Can you sit on your bed while I help Michael?"

"Kay Mommy."

"Thank-you for my new shirt Mommy."

"You're welcome, now just wait a minute before we go show your daddy."

"Okay, we're ready." Meredith said as she stood and grabbed both hands of her children.

Addison looked at the kids and then back at Meredith. "Okay let's do this." Addison looked back to her daughter. "Lilly. Can you take Michael and Megan down to show Daddy and Uncle Derek your new shirts?"

"Okay Mommy. Are you and Aunt Mer coming?"

"We are going to be right behind you. Go ahead."

Addison and Meredith watched the kids leave the room. After they heard them enter the living room they started down the stairs. They smiled when they heard the three voices.

"Daddy look at our new shirts."

Derek and Mark both looked over to the kids who had entered the room and came running up to them. Lilly stood in front of Mark while Megan and Michael practically jumped into Derek's lap.

"Okay you two monkey's what has you so excited?" Derek asked.

Mark on the other hand was speechless as he had already saw the shirt Lilly was wearing. "Where is your mother?"

"Let me see." Derek said once he got his two children to settle on his lap. He looked them over and realized like Mark had what the shirts said. "Where is Mommy?"

Meredith and Addison stepped into the room with smiles on their faces. Just as they did all three children pointed to them.

Derek and Mark both stood after making sure their children were settled on the couch and approached the two women.

"Mer?"

"Addi?"

"I hope it's okay Der. I know we haven't talked about it recently but Addi confirmed it."

"How far?"

"8 weeks."

"Twins?"

"No, there is only one this time."

"Are you happy?"

"Are you happy?"

"I asked you first."

"I am very happy Derek."

Derek didn't say anything, instead he smiled as he went to kiss and hug her.

"I just found our Mark."

"How far along?"

"9 weeks."

"Addi, I'm…"

"Are you okay Mark?"

"I am very okay Addi. I love you."

"I love you too Mark." Addi finished before Mark pulled her into a hug and kiss.

"EW no kissy."

The four adults pulled back and started laughing at the kids who were all staring at them with funny faces.

"You would think they would be use to it." Derek and Mark replied at the same time causing Meredith and Addison to laugh harder.

Once they calmed down they started dinner. Meredith still wasn't allowed to cook but she helped with anything they would let her help with.

Meredith sat at the kitchen bar watching her husband and two friends move around the kitchen. 'I did it. I really did it. I became an adult despite everything. I have a family that loves me and two children who are relying on me to help them become adults and now we have another on the way. This is my happily ever after. I guess I was wrong, dark and twisty me does get a happily ever after.' Meredith thought as she smiled.

Derek noticed the look on Meredith's face. She was smiling but he could tell she was thinking. He made his way to her side. "You okay?"

"I've never been better Der."

"What are you thinking about?"

"I'm thinking about my happily ever after."

Derek smiled. "This is it right?"

"It is. Thank-you for everything. You taught me how to love and be happy. I didn't think it was possible but I became an adult thanks to you, our friends, and our family. You taught me to believe in happily ever after because you are giving it to me Der. Thank-you!"

"No need to thank me. You Meredith Sheppard are my happily ever after. You and our kids. I love you!"

"I love you too!" Meredith said as she gave him a kiss.

They both pulled apart as they heard the kids come into the kitchen looking for dinner. Both turned to see Mark and Addison smiling at them knowing they had heard everything that was said. Meredith smiled and mouthed Thank-you to both of them. She saw their heads nod slightly before Derek pulled her back to him and they stood watching their family that would soon have two more joining them in eight months.

There you have it, the end. I hope you enjoyed reading as I have enjoyed writing! I would love to hear any final thoughts from anyone still reading. Thank-you to everyone still reading and to those who have reviewed, it really meant a lot to hear your thoughts.

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