Meredith and Cristina in a scene from the May 9, 2013 episode of Grey's Anatomy, "Readiness is All."

Does it get any sweeter than this? Derek holds his child as Meredith looks on.

Amelia takes over when Meredith's first surgical case returns on Grey's Anatomy. "My Next Life" is the 12th episode of the show's 12th season.

Derek? Derek? We're very sorry, Meredith. But Derek is no longer with us.

Meredith and Lexie have the same dad. But not the same relationship with the man.

Cristina and Meredith on the April 26, 2012 episode of Grey's Anatomy, "Moment of Truth."

Meredith tries not to flirt with Nathan, but she doesn't put much effort into it on Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 3.

What has changed in the alternate world of Grey's Anatomy? Cristina's hair and Mer's demeanor, for starters.

Alex pleads his case to Meredith regarding a patient that he and Nathan are sharing.

It has been a long road for Meredith Grey. She climbed the professional ranks, starting as an intern with four other close friends, and now she's a world-renowned, innovative surgeon and Chief of General Surgery well on her way to receiving a Harper Avery. It's just her and Alex remaining, but the MAGIC is still there.

Meredith waves goodbye in this Grey's Anatomy scene. Her person is now gone.

It will be a long road back for Meredith and Cristina on season seven of Grey's Anatomy. Let's not forget how season six ended.