Little Bitty

[dr_isobel_s]

I leave work before five for the third time this week. If they want to kick us out before we can log double over-time hours, I'm not going to stop 'em. I love being a surgeon as much as the next highly-competitive egomaniac at Seattle Grace. But I'm starting to realize it isn't everything. I don't want it to be. Not anymore. This time off has

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[dr_d_shepherd]

I glance up from the list in my hand, wondering why I don't hire someone to do things like this for me. It would be so much easier but than again no one else would be able to understand my list.

"It's okay," I assure with I smile before realizing it's Izzie Stevens who just bumped into me.

[dr_isobel_s]

"Derek-hey!" I grin, giving him a hug. It's now, as I'm exchanging the hug, I remember I look complete balls. I pull back, immediately zipping my baggy sweatshirt over my skin-tight hello kitty tank. "What are you- I didn't know you grocery shopped over here."

[dr_d_shepherd]

I smile and return her hug. "Most people don't know I grocery shop at all," I tease.

[dr_isobel_s]

"Good point. Got collateral on you now buddy," I tease back. "A couple solid solo surgeries should settle your debt."

[dr_d_shepherd]

"Oh really? I had no idea you were even interested."

[dr_isobel_s]

"You kidding? If I could get you, me, a kid and their somehow damaged brain in an OR together and you'd let me do the honors? Dream come true."

[dr_d_shepherd]

"Well if that dream case ever comes up I will be sure to page you."

[dr_isobel_s]

"And I'll be sure to tell everyone Dr. Shepherd has someone else go grocery shopping for him," I counter, smiling.

[dr_d_shepherd]

"Works for me Dr. Stevens."

[dr_isobel_s]

"So, what are we shopping for" I peek over at his piece of paper. "Carrots, pizza, baby... feet?" I guess, trying to read his handwriting. "Is that written in some kind of code?"

[dr_d_shepherd]

"No, no code. Baby food," I correct. "I need something to feed Ana."

[dr_isobel_s]

"What is she eating these days? Off the tiny jars of mush yet?"

[dr_d_shepherd]

"We've graduated to the Graduates," I reply with a smile. Even that small achievement I am proud of.

[dr_isobel_s]

"They grow up so fast, don't they?" I mention, as we walk down the isle.

Not that I would know.

[dr_d_shepherd]

"They do," I agree with a nod. I still can't believe I finally took her to her first baseball game.

[dr_isobel_s]

"Not my kids though. I will have perfected the aging medicine by then," I add confidently, checking some tomatoes. "They'll stay cute, cuddly and controllable forever."