Listening closely to Mason’s confessions, Meredith nods her head, understanding. She smiles as he points out about her kids, and how great it must be to grow up so close to their cousin. “It’s great, they’re all very fond of each other and they could live 24/7 together if we made that happen.” She smiles. Nodding as he recalls about his brothers, Meredith shrugs. “I didn’t have any siblings growing up. I had my cousin Allison, well Dr. Riley-Bradford… We were very close, she’s basically a sister to me. So I can relate in that sense, and I’m glad our kids got that. It creates great memories that will follow them throughout their whole lives so, I’m just glad we get to offer them that.” Meredith’s head goes back to what Mason had shared with her, about how his daughter had met her him, her father, for the first time at fifteen years, and it sort of brings her into a place she had not been in for quite some time now. And though she was never one to share about her life, hearing about Mason’s daughter, him confiding in her about her and asking for advice somehow made her feel comfortable enough to open up. And so very unlike her, she slipped into her thoughts for a moment before speaking up. “You know, I can understand that… the whole it being hard to meet your dad when you’re fifteen.” Meredith nods. “My dad left when I was five… well, he didn’t actually leave…” She shakes her head. “Anyway. I was 25 when I saw him again.” Her eyes grow wide as her vision leaves her thoughtful mood and comes back to present time, finding Mason’s. She shrugs. “It’s startling, confusing even. I mean, she’s living it her way, it can’t be the same for everyone. But I think I get the feeling. I’m sure she’s glad she’s met you. Wondering about a parent, where they’re at and why they’re not around is quite troubling for a kid. When those questions are answered, it can be hard, but it also feels relieving to know. You know. Anyway, I’m sure she appreciates all you’re doing for her.” Meredith nods along with a shrug. She could see how important it was for Mason to make sure his daughter felt at ease and wanted him around and in her life. And from the kid’s perspective, the one that had waited for her father to come home all these years, it was all she ever wanted her father to do. Instead, she had been the one to track him down and want him to want her. Things were different now, times had changed, they had changed. But still, she could relate. That young girl was a lucky girl.
“Maybe, well tell me if this is asking too much, but maybe you could have a chat with Piper about it? I mean I know all of this has been confusing for her and it’s been a really tough time but she seems to be coping so well and I’m worried that she’s putting that on so she doesn’t worry me.” He swallowed hard, glancing over at the other doctor as she confesses his anxieties. “Maybe if she could talk to someone who has a sort of similar experience that could help her?” Mason bit his lip, really hoping he wasn’t crossing a line or that if he was she’d just call him out and tell him no. “No worries if you’d rather not though, I understand and it’s just a thought.” His name is called by the consult he’s waiting for and Mason is temporarily confused, he was so engrossed in his conversation with Dr Grey that he’d forgotten why he was even up there on the psych ward. Glancing down at the notes in his hand, about his patient with the elective surgery, it all comes rushing back and he looks back up at Meredith. “Thank you so much Dr Grey, this has been a really great chat, and I’m glad we had the chance to do this and well thanks for all the advice and everything.” He smiles gratefully, hoping he’s not monopolised her time too much. Standing up and stretching out his back, Mason grabs his patient notes and laptop bag before heading into Dr Gardiners office with a wave goodbye.
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