Okay, for the past couple of weeks, I’ve been having really, really bad dreams. Nightmares, actually. A few days ago, I jumped out of bed thinking there were spiders all over me. The night before that, I dreamt that the bar was shut down due to some weird health code violation. And, just last night, I dreamed about Meredith – all happy and whole, cheerfully packing up Derek’s things, merrily humming a joyous tune as she worked, heartily laughing about the wonderful little life she was about to make with her McDreamy. I’m telling you, NIGHTMARES!
Walter says it’s because I’m eating too much sugar. But, I disagree. I think there’s a much more sinister, much more startling source of my frequent nightmares: reality.
It’s true. I’ve been catching spiders like crazy lately. The health inspector paid me a visit last Tuesday. And Meredith and Derek are actually, totally and completely MOVING IN TOGETHER. It’s all happening. It’s all real. It’s all making it very difficult for me to sleep at night.
Spiders are scary. Health inspectors are even scarier. And, well, Meredith and Derek moving in together? Now, that, my friends, is ABSOLUTELY HORRIFYING!
Am I being a pessimist? …So?
Hey, I want the Mer-Der to get their happy ending. I want Meredith to get over her commitment issues, her daddy issues, her mommy issues, her abandonment issues, her—okay, ALL of her issues… And I want Derek to get his act together, too. His mixed signal issues, his pride issues, his Nurse Rose issues… Yes, Derek has issues, too, I know.
The million dollar question is: Are Meredith and Derek both ready for this? Has therapy really helped my girl Mer? I hope so! Has Derek really gotten rid of that creepy Fatal Attraction Nurse Rose chick? Something tells me, yes. Is Meredith really going to kick Derek out of her house every time a patient talks about chipping pieces of yourself away in order to have a real, lasting relationship? I honestly don’t know.
I truly hope Meredith and Derek’s decision isn’t a mistake. I hope they can make this work. But, until I know for sure, I don’t think I’ll be getting much sleep…
Until next time…
-Joe the Bartender
