And we’re not talking about Derek Shepherd.
COVID continues to wreak havoc on Grey Sloan Memorial.
The staff is exhausted, overworked, and teetering on the edge of sanity.
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Meredith Grey is not bouncing back.
In fact, her health is deteriorating.
The good news is that DeLuca and Teddy have identified a trial drug that may help Merediths case.
We hear her calling to someone standing on a lifeguard stand.
Instead of McDreamy gracing us with his phantom presence, we see George OMalley smiling back.
Old fashioned math tells me its been 11 years sinceT.R.
Knight left the show.
Yet somehow, he hasnt aged a bit.
Based on his appearance andDereks last week, theres definitely something in theGreys Anatomywater that has magical life-giving powers.
George and Meredith fall into a friendly rhythm.
George praises Meredith for raising incredible children before confessing he checks in sometimes.
Meredith recalls being devastated by Georges death, but she eventually moved on.
Some grief is heavier than others.
People either push through it, or they get stuck.
Or they take advice from Schmidt, who chooses to follow the Dutch.
Hes learned that medical professionals in the Netherlands suggest people designate a sex partner during war times.
And Schmidt is happy to appoint Nico.
Not to be left out of the fun, Jo chooses Avery.
Luckily, Jo is looking for a distraction from a broken marriage and a world she does not recognize.
Its a win/win for both parties, in her opinion.
The union seems forced, but as Schmidt says, these are war times.
Another way to handle grief is by letting off some steam in slow, bitter outbursts.
Amelia prefers not to be dismissed by Links bright side.
She would rather wallow in her fear and anger.
Link wisely sits with her as she feels all her feels.
When she calms down, she encourages Link to let his freak flag fly.
But the country crooner would rather pick his guitar.
Koracick, on the other hand, would be the perfect person to commiserate with Amelia.
Hes been banned from the hospital due to multiple positive COVID tests.
This will be problematic for Owen, whos had a tough day at the office.
She wants to confront Dr. Hunt, reminding him that diverticulitis is more prominent in the Asian population.
When he cant decide, he goes where everyone goes to get answers.
In some instances, that means to consider if hes using a white lens.
If he needs to change protocol, then so be it.
Read, learn, and continue to make a difference.
He has a choice.
Richard can either do nothing or do something.
DeLuca implores him to DO SOMETHING.
Cut to Richard sitting beside George and Meredith near the water.
She can hear Richard stressing out over the consent forms for the clinical trial.
George weighs in, reminding Meredith that if she stays, it might break Richard.
Meredith mutters, I know, George.
Richard hears this in real life and rushes to find DeLuca.
He instructs LeLuca to make the call.
Meredith and George sit beside each other as the sun sets over the water.
She tells him that she was so angry that he left her once upon a time.
He died for someone other than himself!
George is quick to point out that Meredith is doing the same thing.
Thats why shes here!
Meredith giggles and blames George for her current position in life.
Is it just me, or does this feel like an extended Meredith Grey goodbye?
IsEllen Pompeoleaving the franchise?
Will we get to see Lexie and Ellis in upcoming episodes?
Could I put in a request for Denny Duquette?
