The saga of The Braid.

[beerbad]

Because I am me, I'm going to give you an epically long intro to an epically short fic, lol.

This all started when foibles_fables so astutely pointed out that Meredith has a random braid in her hair in 6x05, which obviously, and I mean OBVIOUSLY, must have been braided by Lexie. And then the episode aired, and there was no mention of The Braid. It was simply

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[bluelittlegirl]

This is totally what I saw in my head after I saw the braid! Seconded that this is canon.

[beerbad]

IKR?!?! It had to be written!

[slybrunette]

Canon. Total freaking canon. Love it!

[beerbad]

Wurd! And thanks! :D

[mammothluv]

Best braid explanation EVER and the only logical explanation at that! There is no way that braid appeared without Meredith/Lexie snuggles and adorableness.

she's almost gotten used to the feeling of Lexie in her personal space, curling up against her side and resting her head against Meredith's shoulder before closing her eyes
I shall take this image and snuggle it close to my heart forever and ever.

[beerbad]

Agreed, there was simply no other way it could've happened! I also like to think that Chyler must've done it IRL between takes, haha. I'm sure she braids her daughter's hair like that all the time, after all! <3

Actual thoughts I had while writing this: "Is this too schmoopy? ... OH, WHO THE HELL CARES!" When it comes to M/L, I am nothing if not shameless. XD

[seattle_dreams]

I've been wondering to myself where Mer's mystery braid came from. I really like your explanation! It would be great if we got to see something like this play out. Mer/Lexie scenes are always really sweet. Great fic! :)

[beerbad]

Thanks! :) As much as I loved 6x04 with all my heart, I too am still holding out for Mer/Lexie cuddles... *g*

[miss_blanche]

*GAHS* Def. cannon :) This is so fantastic (and so needed to be written). *GAHS again*

[beerbad]

Haha, thank you! So we're all in agreement with the canon, then? ;)

[miss_blanche]

*Nods* Big time :)