We need to remember this time.

We remember the ones on the front lines who risk their lives every day.

We remember the reality that hospitals are reaching capacity.

We remember that ventilators are in short supply.

We remember those who have died from this horrific virus.

Hundreds of names scrolled over a black screen.

It was an incredibly sobering moment.

The thread leading up to the tribute revolved around Baileys mother.

She learns that the assisted living facility where her parents reside has positive COVID cases.

Unfortunately, its too late.

Bailey’s mom is positive and in really bad shape.

After a few rounds of treatment, Maggie breaks the news that Baileys mom has organ failure.

She doesnt want to be plugged into a bunch of machines in the ICU.

We see the pair in Merediths beachfront dream world, and Meredith offers to be Baileys sounding board.

But she wishes they could talk since no one else knows what shes going through.

Later, Bailey holds a tablet up so her mom can see her dad.

Bailey whispers that its okay if she wants to go.

Her mom stammers back, I want to go home.

This lucid moment sends Bailey into a tailspin.

She bounces ideas off of Maggie, questioning every decision shes ever made.

She doesnt want her mother to suffer from Alzheimers anymore.

But she doesnt want her to die of COVID, either.

Why does her mother have to be another statistic?

Was it her fault her parents were exposed to the virus because she moved them to Seattle?

Maggie believes the brave thing to do is for Bailey to let her mother go.

Bailey confides in Richard that her mom should be surrounded by love and family.

She shouldnt be dying in a hospital with her only child in protective gear by her bed.

Richard encourages Bailey to be with her mom.

If she isnt in the room when her mom passes, she will never forgive herself.

In other news, Koracick gives the impression of on the mend.

He hears her spiel and asks Teddy for a sponge bath.

Jo is still feeling fatigued from the pandemic.

Even though she performs a rare surgery that saves a womans life, her spirits remain low.

That is until a nurse grabs her from the hallway and demands she deliver a baby STAT.

When the little guy lands in her arms, something inside Jo shifts.

According to Jo, that feeling is joy.

That would make her happy.

And isnt that what we all need in the world right now?

A heap of happiness sprinkled with joy.