Chapter 100

Liliana's pov

"I don't know how I let you talk me into this. I don't even like the outdoors" I say as I cast my fishing rod into the ocean. It's been a month since I've been in D.C. now and of course Derek has been back to his normal schedule of working during the weekdays, but we've been using the weekends to get out of the house and explore. Most of the time we stick to touring different sites or going to the mall, but since Derek has a love for the outdoors, today we are on a boat in the middle of the ocean fishing.

"Stop complaining. You know you secretly like doing things like this. Didn't you enjoy yourself last time" he asks

"Yeah, but mainly because I caught a huge fish. I'm better at fishing then you are" I smirk

"Ouch, I'll try not to take that personally" he jokes

"Hey, I can't help that I'm a natural" I laugh

"Humble, aren't you" he laughs

"Aren't I always" I smile. "You know, I guess I will admit that this is nice. Just being out on a boat in the middle of the ocean away from everyone. It's peaceful" I sigh

"Yeah, it is. It's like a temporary escape from the real world" he says

"Is that why you love it so much" I ask

"Yeah, I'm always at peace when I'm fishing or on a ferry boat" he says

"You do have a thing for ferry boats" I smile

"I still can't believe you've never been on a ferry boat ride before. We have to go one day" he says

"Yeah, we should it would be fun. You know doing outdoorsy stuff like this kind of makes me think about my childhood. My mom loved going fishing. I always opted out of going with her since I was scared to get on a boat, so I would just watch from the docks, now I wish would've went just so I would of had the memories" I sigh

"You miss her, don't you" he asks

"Yeah, always" I say

"What was your mom like, if you don't mind me asking" he says

"No, it's fine. My mother, she was amazing. I wouldn't have traded her for the world. She was so patient and understanding. I could talk to her about anything and she never judged me. She never pressured me to be something I wasn't, she just wanted me to be happy and to know my worth. She was my best friend" I smile thinking about her

"She sounds like she was a great person, it had to be hard losing her" he says

"It was, but when it happened I knew it was time. She had fought as hard as she could to stick around for me, but at the end she was tired and she was in pain and I cared about her so much that I would rather know she was resting in peace, then suffering. That's the only thing that gave me some closure when she passed away" I say and Derek shakes his head understandingly. Losing a parent is always hard, but to watch them grow weaker and sicker everyday is heart wrenching, even though it hurts like hell when they die it's a relief at the same time to know they're not suffering anymore. Derek and I began to stand in a comfortable silence as we fished. The only thing that could be heard is the ocean waves as my mind began to wonder and I became lost in my thoughts.

"What are you thinking about? You look like there's something on your mind" Derek says snapping me out of my thoughts

"Just life and how things used to be so much simpler" I say

"I'm not sure if things have ever been simple in Seattle" he says

"Yeah, you're right. There's always been some type of love triangle or drama at that hospital. Do you remember that time we were on a elevator and Meredith, Rose, and Addison all got on there too. That was the ultimate love triangle" I laugh as I think about it

"I remember that. You and Mark enjoyed that moment way to much" he laughs

"If you would've seen your face during that elevator ride, you would've enjoyed it to. It was classic" I smile

"You are a horrible best friend for laughing at my pain" he smirks making me laugh

"I'll have you know I'm a wonderful best friend. Remember when you were Chief? Who used to bring you coffee, and pick up your dry cleaning, and stay after work to help you finish paperwork. That would be me. I'm a kick ass best friend" I smirk

"You're alright" he jokes making me shove him playfully. "I'm just joking, you know you're the best" he laughs

"Well thank you for giving credit where credits due" I joke

"And once again you show how humble you are" he smirks making me laugh

"Whatever. You just focus on fishing, before I out fish you again" I say

"In your dreams" he laughs, as we begin focusing on fishing again. We end up spending hours out on the boat until we finish.

"You got lucky" Derek says

"Oh, don't be jealous because I out fished you again. Jealousy is a bad trait" I smile

"I shouldn't have ever taught you how to fish. I've created a monster" he laughs

"Shut up" I laugh

"Well what do you say we go out to the bar for drinks? You're prize for being the better fisher" he says

"You just want an excuse to drink" I smirk

"Yeah, that's true" he smiles

"Well, I could definitely use a drink too, so that sounds like a plan" I agree. We make it to the house a little while later and I take a shower before taking a nap since I'm exhausted from fishing. After napping for a little while, Derek wakes me up so we can get ready to go to the bar. I freshen up and change into my outfit before we leave.

"Oh my gosh. It's been so long since I had straight vodka. I missed you so much" I sigh before drinking my shot of vodka

"You know, it's not healthy to talk to alcohol" Derek smirks

"Shut up Shepherd" I laugh. "Excuse me, can I get a martini well make that two" I say to the bartender

"Are you sure you don't want to slow down" Derek asks

"Nope, I am living in the moment" I smirk. "Thank you" I say to the bartender as he hands me my drinks. I continue drinking the night away as time passes until I'm completely drunk.

"Hey, give me that back" I say as Derek takes my glass away from me

"Nope, you've had enough. You'll thank me tomorrow" he says

"You are killing my vibe. I have the right to drink however much I want, because I am an adult and I am endowed by my creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are the right to Vodka, Martinis, Gin and the pursuit of happiness" I ramble

"Did you just rephrase the Declaration of Independence" Derek laughs

"Yes, yes I did" I smirk

"You've had way to much to drink. I've lost count of how many drinks you've had tonight" he says

"Well I know exactly how many" I say

"How many then" he asks

"Maybe" I answer

"Maybe isn't an number" he laughs

"Or is it. What really defines a number. Have you ever thought about that Shepherd" I say

"You are so drunk" he says

"Oh, I am fine" I say as I grab my phone out of my purse

"What are you doing" he asks

"I'm calling Jackson. Dammit, what is my password" I mumble tapping on my screen

"Liliana, you're supposed to use your fingerprint to unlock your screen" he reminds me

"Oh yeah, thanks" I sigh as I unlock the phone

"You know what, you should wait until tomorrow when you're sober to call Jackson" he says taking my phone away

"No, I need to call him now. Now give me my phone back" I whine

"What is so urgent that you have to call him at this moment" Derek asks

"I need to talk to him so that I can tell him that we are going to fix our marriage and that I know he hates me right now, but he has to forgive me because I'm his wife and because I've forgiven him plenty of times like when he leaves empty milk cartons in the refrigerator and when he finished the last season of Orange is the New Black without me, which is the ultimate betrayal" I sigh

"Okay, how about this, we go home so you can sleep off your alcohol and I'll call Jackson and tell him that for you" he says

"Every word" I ask

"Yes, every word" he smiles

"You're a good friend Shepherd. You're a good friend" I smile