Delicate Hearts

Thirty Five

She had spent six days resting in the hospital room, she had showered, ate every meal she was given, and listened to advice.  But now what she wanted was to go home, heal on her own accords and feel safe within her own walls.

She felt safer knowing two nights previous Derek, Rose and Mark caught the man who had created her biologically.

That evening it was the last place Derek wanted to be, cooped up in his office whilst Meredith was in the hospital. Of course his mind rested easier knowing she was okay. Physically okay except the pain. 

He had taken part in a conference about the case, about how dangerous Wayne was and how for anyone who knew anything to come forward. 

He was leading the case, not just for Meredith's sanity but his own. He couldn't rest knowing the man who had tried to kill the love of his life was still running free.

Rose had been amazing with Meredith, she sat with her for hours, listened to her give details of things she hadn't spoke about before, held her as she cried.

Mark and Rose hadn't realised their own chemistry before but now they had everything else seemed easier. He loved the way she and Meredith got along. Rose had even spent the night in the hospital with Meredith, Addison and Amelia.  It was a night Derek had to work, Meredith's second night there. 

The three had just finished a brief dinner when Carlos Torres rushed in, his younger sister Callie work with Ellis and his wife Carmed worked alongside him on Derek's team.

"Possible sighting of Wayne Brown. Gas station in a stolen car I have the plates" He panted. 

"Lets hit it"Derek waved his hand, his entire team dispatched as well as some of the Seattle Police Department. Sirens whaled through the city. He was one of the most wanted men. He had commited several other crimes as well as what he had done to Meredith.

Derek felt the adrenaline rush through him. He had Ruby prepared to chase and attack. He had Mark's car shortly behind him with Rose. He was armed wearing full protective armour. He was determined this man would be dealt with tonight one way or another. 

Within fifteen minutes cars surrounded the remote gas station where the car had been parked. He was in plain sight in the store, acting as if nothing had happened. 

"Shut him down"Derek commanded shortly, he took charge himself, his gun steady in one hand and Ruby's leash in the other.  "HANDS UP, NOW"Derek's voice echoed. Wayne looked at him with a laugh. 

"The guy that shags the bitch"His laugh was evil.

"HANDS WHERE I CAN SEE THEM NOW"Mark's voice followed but the man was as dumb as he looked, he darted for the back exit.

"Go Ruby"Derek released her, she ran as trained directly following his path. It was clear she had caught him when the harsh manly scream sounded. Derek simply laughed as he looked at the man on the floor. Ruby had latched onto ankle, a non fatal area as trained.

Derek found it pathetic, how a man who had causes so much pain and hurt so many people pleaded for Mercy as the dog bit him.

"Now Mr Brown. I don't give a fuck who you think you are. Or frankly who the fuck dealt with you before. But now you are dealing with the real fucking police. If you don't fully confess and plead guilty at the plea hearing I will make sure your life is made a misery you fucking hear me"Derek spoke in a low growl as he crouched beside the man.

"He threatened me did you hear that"Wayne spoke in cowardice.

Rose, Mark, Carlos, Carmen and three other members of Derek's team laughed.

"I can't hear anything"They agreed.

Derek instructed Ruby to release allowing Carlos to tighten the cuffs and formally arrest the man. 

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Derek went home that night, treated Ruby, showered and put together a bag for himself before leaving for the hospital. 

"Derek, how was work"Addison asked sleepily as she passed him in the hospital corridor.

"We got him Addie. Dealing with him tomorrow I have him in cells with some nasty men tonight" Addison nodded to him with a smile

"Go tell your girl"  Derek agreed with Addison. Walking into the room he saw how she sat up.

"I missed you"She called out as he settled his bag down.

"Oh baby I missed you. But something happened today"He sat on the edge of her bed and took her hand in his.

"Mhm, what?"She asked settling back down.

"We got the bastard. We got him baby. He isn't on the street anymore" He watched as relief washed over her face.

"Really"She asked with emotion in her voice. Was it real, was he really off of the street for the final time? He had caused her so much pain, so much fear and trauma she couldn't believe it. She could finally sleep knowing he wouldn't be outside of her door when she awoke.

"Yeah princess. He is locked up. I will deal with him tomorrow morning. But I just wanted to hold you tonight" 

It was exactly what he did, he held her all night. 

That was two nights ago now. Yesterday Derek had gotten a full confession on tape and in writing. Today he faced the judge for his plea, if guilty the judge would sentence if he pleaded not guilty there would be a lengthy trial.

Which is why Meredith now paced around her room, waiting for Derek to deliver news, any news to her. She had news for him, that she could go home with supervision. 

Her entire body still aches all over, every inch. But she wouldn't let on,she couldn't. She knew her mother was insist she stayed at the hospital and that wasn't what Meredith wanted.

She was perched on the bed when Derek and Mark walked in. Derek walked directly to her and stood between her legs.

"He pleaded guilty to attempted murder. assualt and battery, robery, sexual assualt, conducting in sexual activity with a minor, possesion of a unlisenced fire arm, drug dealing, car theft, driving without insurance. Judge handed him an immediate life sentence, no parole, he will spend the rest of his life in prison. It took five hours for the judge to decide as she looked over evidence. But you will never have to see him again"Derek spoke proudly, Meredith wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer. 

"You really are my saviour Derek Shepherd. I would be lost without you, I love you"She pressed her lips to his softly. "I have more good news, I can go home tomorrow, just in time for our Saturday night" Her face lit up.

"Oh Grey still wanting us to watch the game at yours"Mark laughed walking over and hugging her softly.

"Yeah, pizza take out. I will be resting on Derek" She shrugged, wincing as her wound stretched.

"Hey take it easy baby, you are still recovering from major surgery. What tablets are you on"He asked.

"Oral morphine. I am just glad its over"She rested her head on his shoulder, feeling her body relax finally.

Heyyy guyssss, please go check out 'Prohibited Devotion" I have been wanting to work on this for a while, it isn't going to be a soft romance, more of a dark MerDer romance, i think anyway :)