Sometimes a fantasy and most times not. This whole episode was about separation and an attempt to revive what’s been torn. People are moving out. People are building relationships. People are melting down. People are freaking. Some believe they’re superheroes. It’s a regular day in the world of Meredith Grey. And you know what that means: it’s another great episode of Grey’s Anatomy.

          What seems to be great this season is the continuity from last season. There hasn’t been a change of quality and there hasn’t been a change in style. It’s been smooth sailing all along. I won’t jinx what seems to be too good to be true, but I do have to state the obvious: Grey’s Anatomy is on a roll. For example: the scripts have remained hilarious all the while keeping the show dramatic, character-driven, and surprising. The writers do a great job making a stupid situation perfect. During the opening scene, Meredith is in bed with Finn and Derek. I thought guys were the only ones who had those kinds of fantasies. On paper, an idea of a threesome is stupid. On Grey’s Anatomy, how can it be? There are so many elements of the show that prevent it from being stupid. Following this, the scene in the hospital cafeteria was hysterical. We all expected Derek to barge in on the date. That was hysterical. It was predictable, but camouflaged by Cristina’s commentary. I have to pick this scene as the best. I started crying of laughter when Cristina faked a laugh, imitating Meredith. Classic Grey’s.

          Did I mention how much I love it when other shows make a purposeful reference to another series? In this episode, Megan is a reference to a character in the new series Heroes. Smart. Very smart. It’s interesting to think of life the way Megan thinks of it. Would it truly be nice to be painless? In some cases, but not in others. Bailey says pain is there for a reason. That’s part of life. Should we ever doubt Bailey? This girl got massive beat downs. What else would a kid think if she learnt she can’t feel pain? A kid is going to think he(or she) is a superhero. Also, I liked how Alex tried to comfort Izzie with Bailey’s words of wisdom. Pain is inevitable.

          Izzie learned this week that to go on with her life, the pain of Denny’s death will live on with her. This sort of pain is existent to commemorate the losses we endure and the troubles we encounter. I found it fitting that Izzie couldn’t exactly barge into the hospital and continue working as if nothing happens. Her reaction to seeing the hospital is expected. I wonder how long it will take her to finally take her first steps into the hospital.

          I really felt as if Addison had the breakout performance of the night. Although we’ve heard her complaining before about working with Meredith, this time it felt real. There’s only so much a woman can take. Addison knows what she did. She didn’t end the marriage with any sense of dignity. She threw it out the window with a short affair she had with McSteamy. She doesn’t love him though. She loves Derek. She is tortured by the Derek/Meredith affair. I’m a big Kate Walsh fan and I want her around. It’s time for Addison to realize that it’s over. She has to move on.

          That hotel surely is busy now. Addison is staying in there. Marc is staying there. Dr. Webber is staying there. Now Callie is staying there. On that note, what’s George’s problem? I’m sick ant tired watching Callie get pushed around by him. Meredith has accepted Callie. What’s the big deal? For one, I would love to have Callie live with me. She is absolutely hysterical. She always puts a smile on everyone’s faces. She cares for people she shouldn’t care about and more importantly, she’s a good person. I was completely surprised by George’s reaction to her departure. “I feel relieved,” he says. That, to me, is surprising.

Dear Diary

Izzie: I couldn’t walk into the hospital. You know what the problem is: I keep thinking of Denny. I stood in front of the hospital, just staring. I wasn’t thinking about Dr. Webber. I wasn’t thinking about my job. I was just thinking about my wedding. I never wanted to be a self-absorbed bride from those magazines. I wanted to love Denny. That’s all I wanted. I don’t know how I can erase his memories from those hallways. I don’t even know when I can really return.

Alex: I encountered the weirdest thing today. I met this girl who thought she was a superhero. The funny thing: she had me going for awhile. This girl, Megan, wanted kids to punch her stomach. She even went as far as ask to get hit by a baseball bat. This girl was whacked. Turns out she had some disease. Anyways, the girl was screwed up, you know what I mean. She ran away from us and we were looking everywhere for her.

Today’s Baileyisms

-          “Look at this. Everybody wants a life without pain. What does it get you? She needs to be on a poster somewhere, to remind people pain’s there for a reason.”

Quotable Quotes

-          Webber: “Being the boss isn’t as gratifying as it used to be.”

-          Meredith: “I had a dream about you last night.”

Derek: “You did? What was I doing bringing you coffee?

Meredith: “You were definitely not bringing me coffee.”

-          Meredith: “You had a dream about the two of them? A threesome? Nice. Just when I thought you were boring, you rise.”

-          Izzie: “What are you guys doing?”

Cristina: “(talking about Meredith) She’s dating everybody with a pulse and I’m trying to get Burke out of Bellljar.”

-          Cristina: “Oh look - she's laughing. Because he made a joke, which probably wasn't funny. Ohhh, you funny vet!”

-          Izzie: “I hate the bride thing. I hate the pictures in the magazines of the girl with the veil...and the flowers that she's sniffing. Like it never occurred to her to put her nose in there until there was a camera pointed at her. I hate the idea of bridesmaids...and the colors...and does the bustle make my ass look bigger or smaller. I hate the whole thing and I never wanted to be that girl. That girl is stupid...shallow. Why the hell is that girl sauntering through my head?”

-          Meredith: “Well we lost a patient, a little girl and I was just trying...”

Addison: “Why don't you pick a floor and stay on it and I'll pick a floor and stay on that becuase I really need a moment or two without you. Your face pops up in my head and your panties show up in my husband's pocket, really you're everywhere and I need a moment or two without you.”

-          Meredith:  “Enough, this is not dating. I want moonlight, and flowers, and candy, and people trying to feel me up. Nobody is trying to feel me up. Nobody is even looking at me. I'm an intern. Do you the two of you have any idea how much effort it takes to do all this. I'm waxed, I'm plucked and I have a clean top on; and the two of you are looking at each other...No, my fantasy is not two men looking at each other. No talking until one of you figures out how to put on a date. I want heat. I want romance. Damnit I want to feel like a freaking lady.”

Some Final Notes

-          Have Adele and Richard officially split up? I’m guessing so because he’s living in the hotel.

-          Did Richard ask McSteamy to come work for him at the hospital?

-          It was hard watching the man with the seizures recover in such a way. His wife Leanne must be horrified that he can’t remember his son’s name.

-          Cristina made a great catch when she ran for the baby.

-          Burke has really disappointed me. I expected him to be stronger. He really let this surgery affect his pride. I’m glad Cristina is going to get him off his ass. It’s time he stopped feeling sorry about himself.

-          Have Callie and George split up? I hope not.

-          The guys are fighting over Meredith like teenage girls. I’m surprised Finn went as low as try and mess up Meredith and Derek’s date. Another classic Grey’s moment.

-          How does George know so much about comic book heroes? I like how Alex assumed George’s knowledge on the topic.

-          I miss having Izzie in the hospital.

-          Bailey’s discussion with Richard in his office was great. I keep thinking Bailey should be running the hospital.

Good episode. 3 stars

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