Grey’s Anatomy

Wow. Wow, wow, wow.

So Izzie thinks it is the start of something good and George of course, being married and all, wants to forget it ever happened. Wow.

I felt for Izzie in this episode. She was the one that remembered and she was the one that thought it was more than a stupid mistake. Could this girl get her heart broken any more? And what about Callie? She’s going to have a broken heart, too, when she finds out George cheated on her. And you know she will find out.

The thing I love about this show is that even in dire situations, there is always a bit of fun to be had. I loved when Izzie just blurted it out to Addison and Addison says, “What am I? the go to person for adultery?” Too funny. Again, I have to point out that I’ll miss her on this show.

And Derek? Derek is messed up with worry, y’all. He can’t get over that Meredith let herself almost drown. When the series first started he was sharp and focused on becoming the next Chief and now he says, “A 10 year plan? I don’t know about 10 years from now.” Ouch. What’s going on there? Is he getting soft or just realizing that his future life doesn’t include being Chief?

And meanwhile Meredith won’t deal with any of it. She’s saying she is fine and she’s going about her business. In the process Mark is using her to make himself look good. Although Mark did have a point, if she proved herself in surgery, Richard might stop looking at her like she’s a wounded puppy.

The attendings all lined up to interview for the Chief job. I have a sneaky feeling Richard won’t be giving that spot up so soon, though. I hope not, at least. I like him.

And Callie’s dad showed. Yawn. I do like Hector Elizando, though.

And Burke and Christina seem to have gotten on the same page again. But did I miss the part when she told him she changed her mind and wouldn’t be marrying him solely to please him? Because to me, that’s how she still feels, right? Did she say otherwise?

Now what did you guys think?

Initial thoughts? I really liked this episode. It was such a nice change of pace from the Meredith drowning drama. Big stuff happened, too. Let’s discuss.

1) Alex moved in to take George’s place. When Izzie protested, Meredith said, “He’s one of our people.” Cute, so cute. I’m glad to see him involved with the other interns more.

2) A new candidate for Chief showed up and guess what? He happened to be Christina’s former professor and “lovah” (loved Izzie begging for details). Burke was none too pleased. Especially when Marlow told Burke he repeatedly asked Christina to marry him and she refused, saying marraige was idiotic. Ouch. Burke confronted Christina and she didn’t deny saying that, but said she’d do anything to make him happy. That doesn’t seem to be enough for Burke. Did anyone else wonder if this is the set up for him to leave?

3) Callie is an heiress. A ha! Thank goodness she ain’t preggers (not yet anyway). I don’t like her, y’all. I’m sorry. I’ve tried and tried, but I just don’t. Maybe if she weren’t with George, I’d like her. They just don’t seem to be a good match to me. Callie told George that Izzie wants him and he just laughed it off, but what do you know, after a bottle of tequila, it looks like she was right. I’m just glad we were spared another awkward George in bed scene. Remember how horrible that was with Meredith? I’m glad we didn’t have to see it with Izzie. So what do we think about this, people? Was it just a stupid, drunken mistake, or are the best friends going to start a relationship? (After the tiny business of a divorce). Or, will Izzie get up and pretend it didn’t happen (like my pal Liesa said this morning)?

4) And Alex again. Ok, let me set the record straight - I think Elizabeth Reaser is doing a fantastic job and I really like Alex. But please, for the love of Denny, don’t hook those two up. Another intern falling for another patient? Been there, done that. Let’s move on, shall we? Oh and Alex is over Izzie? Yeah right.

5) McDreamy had a really good episode. It was nice to see them all back in surgery, saving lives. Guest star Shohreh Aghdashloo was fantastic. All of the docs trying to impress Marlowe was funny. I loved the Addison and Mark fight. By the way, is Mark on there for anything other than screaming and bitching? Just curious.

6) Meredith is trying to work it out with her dad. Good for her. Maybe she can one day be half dark and twisty and half bright and shiny.

Ok, I know I said a lot you guys may disagree with, so tell me what you think.

Grey’s Anatomy, Shohreh Aghdashloo

But seriously, folks. She just can’t be dead. But didn’t I totally call it? She flatlined and went into the light to find Denny and Dylan waiting for her. She’ll be back. She has to be back, she’s the title character. It would be like killing Bill Cosby in The Cosby Show’s heyday. I know its a drama, and I know creator Shonda Rhimes killed off Denny and Dylan, but those were peripheral characters. If one of the interns goes, I’m worried about the show’s future, really I am. It’s not that I’m so attached to Meredith, I think it would just mean the show was trying too hard to mine for big drama when it didn’t need to. So she’ll be back. Unless I’m totally crazy. And there’s a chance of that. But, really, what would be the point. My guess is, they’ll do something crazy to bring her back - like put her on bypass to warm up her blood (I think I saw that on ER once). They may even tell Derek she’s gone, but she won’t be. She just can’t.

Other moments of interest:
Izzie got off probation after drilling through a guy’s skull and saving his life.
Mark earned maybe a point with me by talking her through it (albeit in front of the Chief) and by sitting down next Derek.
Alex told Addison he would notice if she went missing.
Christina said Meredith was her “person.” Loved that - remember from season 1?
Izzie told George that he made a mistake in marrying Callie.

I know there’s much more, but I want to hear what you think. Talk to me, people.

And if someone just has to die next week, maybe it’ll be Ellis or Sidney or Olivia.

Grey’s Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes

I don’t know if it was the ticker tape parade marching through my sinuses while I watched this episode, or if it actually was a bit disappointing. (Please let me know which in the comments). The episode sort of smacked of vintage George Clooney ER days. And by the way, I LOVED those early seasons of ER. And I know its sweeps and big, dramatic “Very Special Episodes” are supposed to take place. Something was just missing to me. Maybe it was a bit slow since this is only the set up for two more ferry boat centered episodes. So let’s discuss a few things…

Addison - seriously, put her in the show more. I LOVED the scene in the elevator when she told the guys to back off about the Chief’s hair. And she called Mark a Man Whore. Hmm… wonder if the writers read this here blog? ha! I also loved the interaction with her and the Chief at the board when they talked about moving on. Those two are always good in scenes together.

Burktina. Yeah, whatever. They are engaged, but Yang asks him not tell Derek until she tells Meredith. But Burke does it anyway. Can these two stay happy for three seconds?

The McNewlyweds are having some trouble adjusting to being married and working together - with one as an upper level resident and one as an intern. Rut roh. Apparently this is why nepotism is never good.

Alex is stepping up, y’all. He really is. He’s showing compassion and concern for his patients, while keeping just the right amount of attitude. When Addison overheard him talking to Jane Doe and let out that big sigh, I thought we’d end again with her with McManWhore working out those frustrations, but we didn’t. Thankfully. Oh and Alex’s black wife beater tee made another appearance, and all the ladies say??? yeah, that’s what I thought.

Izzie spent the entire episode trying to help a trapped patient with no other help. This got frustrating to me very quick. I know in real life this would very likely happen, but on the small screen it is boring to see the same scene 5 times. And the preview for next week with the drill? Seriously???

And Meredith. Poor Meredith who is still so distraught with Mama Drama that she just sinks into that bathtub. I keep waiting for her to pull a Sylvia Plath anytime now. But the biggest SERIOUSLY that I literally shouted at my TV had to be when she plunged into the water.

There’s no WAY they would kill her off. Right? RIGHT?? It’s just not possible. If they do, consider the shark jumped, rode, surfed on, chopped up and fried, people. So there’s no way.

Right?

Loved this one guys, what about you? Of course I say that about pretty much every one of them, don’t I? Let’s recap –

“Dude, she’s Callie O’Malley!” WOW. So George and Callie ran right off to Vegas and got married. Big mistake. I don’t think this one is going to last folks. Do you? They just don’t seem right together to me. And did they really think there wouldn’t be teasing and jokes? Callie was too sensitive. And if George was my pal, I’d have questioned him just like Izzie did. That’s what friends do - they look out for each other. But that, “So is the little Missus moving in” comment was funny. But it gave George a chance to stand up for Callie, which is what she wanted all along. Keep ‘em coming, Izzie, I love the humor. Oh and Christina calling him Bambi?? Priceless.

The free clinic opened up and here’s a real world question for you - would a hospital let a surgery resident just put aside her normal job to do this? Anyway, Izzie seemed to think that this project was going to make her feel better, but so far no luck. Any storyline with Bailey is a good one, though, and I loved her speech to the young girl.

Meredith’s mom Ellis woke up lucid and raising hell. Any scene she was in was hard to watch. I have to say, I think Ellen Pompeo did some of her best acting last night. Ellis was brutal to Meredith and of course she was loving on Christina. Christina asked her if she could be a brilliant surgeon and have a life. Ellis told her she could if she just worked hard for both. How brutal was Ellis when she said she was disappointed that Meredith was happy and becoming soft. Ouch. No wonder the girl has tequila issues.

Addison, Addison, Addison. She spent the whole episode practically salivating over Alex only to end the day in bed with Mark. I thought she was going to just jump on Alex right there in the clinic when he stripped down to his undershirt. Ha! And clearly Alex shares the same thoughts. It’s only a matter of time. Once again, I have to ask, is Mark ever going to be more than a McManWhore on the show? Does he have any redeeming qualities at all? He’s a real hero - “I’m not going in there.” Ridiculous.

And poor Derek tried to talk to Ellis and she wasn’t having it. But he just batted those eyelashes and went into surgery to try and save a life.

Christina said yes to Burke. Their little victory dance was very cute. Will we see a wedding this season or not?

Thoughts?

Grey’s Anatomy

Ok, who didn’t see that one coming? As soon as Bailey said she wanted to open a free clinic, I knew Izzie would use the money for that. And three cheers for the return of Bailey! Or as Derek said, “The Nazi’s back.” I’m glad to see she’s getting back to a front and center story - I’ve missed her. Elsewhere the big 4 - Addison, Derek, Mark and Burke all tried to get the Chief to hear their reasons why they should take over for him after his retirement. He’s not having it. In fact, it seems he thinks the position should be Bailey’s in a year or two. And I’m with Adele - that was MONTHS ago when she said she had no more time to wait. Did he really think she would be sitting there at home hoping for him to retire? Bet the retirement is off, now, don’t you think?

I don’t usually talk about patient plotlines on here much, but I was really moved by Jillie and Rachel and their story. What an unusual twist for them to be Amish (or I guess former Amish). It was nice to see a true best friend story play out like it would in real life. And the girl playing Rachel was Beth on American Dreams if you were curious. (Geez, I loved that show, still sad it is gone).

So we got a little preview of Addisex last week, then nothing this week. It’s just a matter of time, folks. Like my pal Liesa said, he’s just letting her off the hook. But we all know she doesn’t want to be let off the hook. (Side note, when they were in the call room together I thought about that scene last year with Izzie and Alex where she said, “Literally take off your pants” Too funny).

What else? Oh Derek and Meredith fought and made up. I did think it was a sweet moment when he said, “I’ll always show up.” And Burke and Christina didn’t speak until the end. She finally broke down and told him that she was in it for the long haul so he could win that round. Burke responded by proposing.

I found that to be anti-climatic and I don’t know why exactly.

George “the sex machine” O’Malley coped with his dad’s death the best way he could think of. And when Callie said no more he proposed. This didn’t really surprise me all that much. George has always been a big gesture guy.

So who will say yes? My money’s on Christina. I think Callie will say no, but who knows for sure. Will the Chief recind his retirement notice? Will Izzie quit working as a surgical intern to work at the free clinic? Could Mark get more annoying?

Talk to me peeps–

Grey’s Anatomy

Oh come on, that is a fantastic couple name for Addison/Alex don’t you think? And no, I can’t take credit for it. So let’s recap, shall we?

Mr. O’Malley wasn’t getting any better. George figured out that the Chief and Bailey had proceeded with the surgery even though they shouldn’t have. Angry, he confronted them and cried as he realized his dad had insisted they do the surgery. (Um, hello, Emmy’s, meet TR Knight). George’s family had to decide whether or not to take his dad off the ventilator and they did. What a sad scene that was. Come to think of it, the whole show was sad last night.

Elsewhere, Izzie donated the money for the girl to have the spine surgery. Bailey asked her if she paid the money to scrub in. When Izzie said no, she paid the money to help another human being, Bailey told her she must decide if she was a surgeon or a person who wants to help and gets emotionally involved. After seeing George go through so much pain in losing his dad, she told Bailey she was both and that she wouldn’t apologize for it. I loved that. I also love that we are seeing some similarities between Bailey and Izzie. The “Nazi” and Izzie are both softies. It’s just that Izzie shows it and Bailey most often does not. I needed a minute, too, after Bailey performed that procedure on Mr. O’Malley. I think everyone watching needed a breath.

Meredith is still struggling with daddy issues. She did ask Thatcher why he left. He stuttered something about Ellis telling him not to call, etc. It wasn’t much of an explanation, but I guess it was better than nothing. Meredith asked him if he snored and he said yes. He told her to get wax ear plugs and she gave some to Derek.

Burke and Christina continued their stupid silence. After learning of Mr. O’Malley’s death, Burke decided to give in and he said he had not had any tremors at all.

Of course the big news was that Addison was pregnant 8 months ago with Mark’s child and she had an abortion. He marked the date on the calendar and had gone out and bought the child a Yankees outfit. Mark told Addison he would have been a great father and asked her why she didn’t want a child. She tearfully told him she wanted Derek at the time and she did not want a child with him. He was still cheating on her even after he learned she was pregnant. Wow. The weight of it all was eating Addison and Mark alive throughout the episode. Mark asked Callie if she thought he would have been a good father. He finally admitted he would have been terrible. And then the big moment - despite apologizing to Alex about the near kiss, at the end, in the bar, she kissed him.

So, now starts the era of Addisex. Yea! Looks like Callie and George are getting back together. (But as my friend Lauren pointed out, they totally can’t get married because she would be “Callie O’Malley” HA!). Izzie is finally ready to be a surgeon again and it looks like she is going to use that money for wonderful things. Burke and Christina look to be getting back on track. And now that the snoring issue is resolved (sort of) maybe we’ll get to see MerDer talking about something else. And what’s to become of Mark? Will he continue to be a one note, villian, or will we start to see another side of him like we have Alex and Addison?

Thoughts?

Grey’s Anatomy, Addison and Alex, Meredith and Derek, Christina and Burke, TR Knight

Let me just start out with the obvious – I love this show. Love it. So let’s recap, shall we?

Before Mr. O’Malley’s surgery, he made the Chief and Bailey promise him that they would remove the tumor, no matter how severe it was. The Chief told him he would have less of a chance of survival if they did that, but O’Malley wouldn’t relent. He shared a few sweet moments with George before the surgery. Meredith assisted with the surgery and they found that the cancer had spread extensively. Meredith asked why they didn’t stop and Bailey told her it was Mr. O’Malley’s wish and that no one was to know.

Meanwhile, George was a wreck and leaned on Meredith, Izzie and even Callie for support. He asked Burke for advice about his dad’s case and he closely monitored him after the surgery. When he noticed his father’s urine output level was good, he was so excited he danced around with Callie and then kissed her. It was a sweet moment. I think these two are about three seconds away from getting back together. Even though I didn’t like Callie in the beginning, I do like her now. I hope George takes his dad’s advice and gets back with “the only person that ever really got you.”

Izzie was assigned to a case with a girl with a spine disorder which made her life horrible. Callie was also on the case and she asked Bailey how she could convince Derek to consult on the case. Bailey showed her how to stare down Derek and it worked. They convinced the girl to go through with the complicated surgery. The girl’s mother didn’t want her to do it, but she said, “There are things that are worse than death” prompting Izzie to finally have a breakthrough – you could see it on her face. She took the check to the bank to deposit it. While there, she broke down and told the banker she needed to do something good with it and she really just needed to be done with it. Good for her. Now she can really move on. This did set up a bit of a clichéd plot point, though. Her patient’s insurance won’t cover the $200,000+ surgery, so guess who will? Yeah, see that one coming a mile away. But I’m hoping this will further her story and she’ll use the money to form a foundation of some kind to help people with medical bills, etc.

Derek and Meredith are happy now, except for Meredith’s snoring. But Thatcher is at the hospital a lot visiting his sick granddaughter and Meredith keeps bumping into him. She finally gets some advice from the Chief that she might actually take. He encourages her to ask Thatcher what happened to his relationship with Ellis and why he never tried to contact Meredith. Looks like that big show down is coming next week.

McSteamy is in a bad mood and is particularly mean to Addison. When she tells him she’s sorry he is hurting, he retorts, “Are you sorry I’m hurting or are you just sorry?” Where did this come from? Is he upset that he moved to “this hell hole” thinking he’d be with her and she ditched him? Hasn’t he been pretty busy bedding Callie and trying to pick up Meredith to be sad? But did you see the preview – my, oh, my – he says to Addison, “You didn’t want to have a baby” and she responds, “No, I wanted to have a baby, I just didn’t want to have one with you.” OUCH. I can’t wait to see how this plays out. When Mark was rude to Addison, Alex got back at him by bringing in him a latte instead of a bone dry cappuccino (whatever that is). As they were caring for Meredith’s neice, he told Addison that and they almost kissed. Ok, I’m just going to tell y’all, I was the number one Alex hater from day one, but I love that the writers have shown him to be more than just a jerk. We’ve seen him be a rock for Izzie when she needed someone and now he’s actually standing up to the person that could help him land a career as a plastic surgeon because he cares about Addison. I love it. And I love these two together. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

And last and least, Christina and Burke are still playing a ridiculous game of “uncle.” Someone has to give in eventually, grow up people. I’m about tired of these two, am I the only one? Remember how intense and emotional their relationship was before? With the miscarriage, etc.? Now they just seem to silently hate each other and spend all their engery trying to get the upperhand. I’m sick of it.

Other thoughts: how cute is Derek? I mean, seriously. With his morning breath and all – so cute. I was so glad Bailey was featured more in this episode. And teaching the stare down to Callie – loved it.

Talk to me, people, what did you think?

Grey’s Anatomy, McDreamy, McSteamy, Meredith and Derek

Last night George continued freezing out everyone and letting them know how he really felt with his stank glare in everyone’s direction. Since George was causing so much trouble, Bailey ordered him to stay away from his father, but of course he didn’t listen. His dad pleaded with him to make nice with Callie and everyone else, but Georgie again wouldn’t listen. His dad went into a cardiac episode and Burke rushed in. But instead of helping, he simply instructed George. George and Burke watched his father’s surgery and when it was too much for O’Malley to bear, Burke told him what was going on. In the OR, Dr. Hahn told Christina that she reminded her of herself – cold and serious. Despite some tense moments, the surgery was fine.

Addison requested Meredith to help with a C-section. The patient was Meredith’s half sister. The baby was born with an intestinal blockage and Addison rushed to surgery on the baby, leaving Meredith to provide updates to her unknowing half sister and step mother. Mrs. Gray tried to bond with Meredith but she would have none of it. She finally told her that they were not her family. Mrs. Gray said they could be if Meredith let them.

Conjoined adult twins came in for separation. Derek thought the surgery was too risky and had trouble with the practice surgeries. Bailey told him that she understood and she felt as though she had lost her touch, too. But she said she was resolved to work her hardest and save lives and he should be, too. Motivated, Derek presses on in the surgery goes fine.

The Chief decided not to punish Christina and Burke. When Burke refused to let Derek try to fix his hand again, the Chief lost it. He told Burke he was disappointed in him and that he was tired of all the men acting like boys. In the end, Burke decided to let Derek look at his arm again.

Bailey was incensed that Christina and Burke were not being punished. She confronted the Chief about it and reminded him that Izzie was severely punished so Christina should be, too. She told him she knew she was the common thread and she was upset that her interns had gotten so out of control. The Chief told her that Christina and Burke’s deception didn’t result in the death of a patient but Izzie’s mistakes led to Denny’s death. He told Bailey she should be proud of Christina because she turned out just like Bailey – brave and bold.

Grey’s Anatomy, Izzie, Bailey, Meredith, Derek, Burke, Christina, George

Wow. What an episode! I’m not going to do a full on recap, but I just want to hit the highlights so we can discuss.

1) Christina couldn’t take the pressure of the cover up and confronted Burke about it. He is right – she pushed him into doing it. The Chief is going to retire and wants to recommend Burke for Chief of Surgery. Burke can’t take it in good conscience, but before he tells the Chief, Christina beats him to it. Can they ever save their relationship now? Will Derek get the Chief job instead?

2) Burke blames Derek for his hand tremors after Derek told him he would have helped him had he known. Their tenative and new friendship seems over.

3) George calls in another surgeon for his dad but Izzie, not knowing Burke’s problem, tells his parents Burke is the best. When they reschedule again, George freaks and tells his parents that the last time Izzie had direct patient care, someone died. She was devastated. I know George is concerned about this dad, but wow – what a low blow. When he later tried to apologize, Izzie told him to never speak of Denny to her again. Can they ever repair their relationship?

4) Meredith and Derek felt the fallout of the Burketina cover up. He was upset with Meredith for not saying something during the surgery and she was upset that he expected her to betray her best friend. Sure did work out in the end for those two, though, didn’t it? What about Meredith and Christina, can they get over it?

5) Alex and Addison – told y’all. It is on now – I can’t wait.

6) Again, WHERE IS BAILEY? I need more Bailey. But once again, what little bit she was in the show, she was awesome.

7) Callie about to kick Meredith’s ass had Izzie not intervened? Hilarious! “Use your words Callie, your words!”

Thoughts?

Grey’s Anatomy Recap, Meredith and Derek, Izzie and George

The mountain men Derek and Burke plan a camping trip to get away and clear their heads. Burke invites George and before you know it the Chief, Joe and Walter and Alex are all tagging along. Once in the mountains, George tells everyone that he is going to get back together with Callie when they return home. Alex urges him not to do that, but won’t give him a reason. Finally, when pushed, Alex tells George that Callie and Sloan are sleeping together. They get into a fight that the Chief has to break up. To let them settle it, the Chief sets boundaries and starts them in “open hand” combat while Derek laments the juvenile way of settling things and Burke cheers George on. The fight escalates and Walter gets shoved down and cracks his head open.

The doctors go to work on Walter and George nervously looks on as Burke starts to stitch Walter up. Earlier George had noticed Burke’s hand tremor. Burke knows that George saw that. After a slight hesitation, he finishes the job with no problem. After finding out that Sloan has slept with Callie, too, Derek storms off. The Chief and Burke go after him and Derek calls Mark “a cancer that infects everything.” The guys decide to head home.

Back at Seattle Grace, Sloan enters the lounge and gives Callie a knowing glance, in full view of Addison. Addison picks up on it. Addy and Callie team up to work on a patient and when Addison discovers that the pregnant patient’s baby has died, she leaves and breaks down. Callie follows her and offers a shoulder to cry on. After an exhausting day, Addison asks Callie if she slept with Sloan. Callie said yes and Addison offered her sympathy.

An angry Bailey confronts Christina on why she erased her name from the humpty dumpty surgery. When Christina refuses to answer, she gives her a patient that has swallowed Monopoly pieces to look after. When the boy goes into surgery, Bailey refuses to let Christina in because she won’t admit to erasing Bailey’s name. Bailey tells Christina that she has sealed her fate by refusing to own up to it.

Izzie spends the day with perky peer counselor Sydney. Sydney presses Izzie to talk about Denny all day and after trying to hide from her by helping Christina. She finally snapped and said she didn’t want to talk about Denny. Sydney told her she lost a child patient and it was her fault so she did understand what Izzie was going through. Izzie confided that she did want to be back at Seattle Grace but she doesn’t know if she can be a surgeon again.

At the bar Sloan urged Meredith to drop Derek and start over. When Derek entered he told her he wanted to start completely over with her so they could get to know each other. Meredith hesitated and told him that he was the one that left. But in the end, she took his hand and introduced herself.

My commentary is forthcoming, y’all. Hang tight. Just wanted to post the straight up recap for you.