While fans gather in our Grey's Anatomy forum to discuss each character, couple and plot twist, the Insider staff comes together to talk about some of the best moments and share opinions regarding the latest episode of our favorite medical drama.
Topics for our "All By Myself" Round Table include weekly impressions of Denny, Cristina's decision, Callie and Sadie, memorable quotes and much more ...
1. What was your favorite Grey's Anatomy quote from the episode?
McCritic: The exchange between Lexie and Mark, as the former undressed in front of the latter. Lexie's constant pleading of "teach me" was a) in character, because Lexie isn't exactly the confident, seductive type; and b) HOT!
missingBurke: So many choices, but this Mer-Der quote / exchange was my favorite.
iheartizzie: Even if you're not a fan of Alex and Izzie together, you had to love the "I frickin' love you" speech. I also enjoyed Owen's telling Cristina to go with her gut, then expalining why.
Lexie's "Teach me, teach me" quote won over at least one Insider staff writer.
2. Did Cristina make the right choice?
iheartizzie: Anybody but Izzie would have been the right choice. Can you imagine Denny in the O.R., with his running commentary throughout the amputation? Distracting!
McCritic: Yes. The solo surgery was about safety, not friendship. Meredith semi-apologizing for the fight between her and Cristina was nothing compared to Alex simply listing his qualifications for the procedure.
missingBurke: Much as I love the Meredith-Cristina frienship I would have to say yes. It's about saving lives and Cristina did what she thought was right, end of story.
3. Callie and Sadie: Fun and flirty? Or soon-to-be hot and heavy?
missingBurke: I'm a little confused by this, but that goes for Sadie's background and character as a whole. I'd also like to see Callie invested in a real relationship (with a man or woman, it doesn't matter to me), but I feel like the writers are sort of making it up as they go with her.
McCritic: For the sake of Melissa George's future on the show, the actress better hope for just fun and flirty!
iheartizzie: Once again, the Grey's Anatomy spoilers have me thinking that this flirtation is bound to be just that, while a new female love interest for Callie will appear early next year.
4. On an eye-rolling scale of 1-10, rate your reaction to this episode's use of Denny.
McCritic: As long as Denny is on the show - in an unexplained manner that is clearly meant as a cheap attempt to garner ratings and attention for the series - this answer will be at least 17.
iheartizzie: Somewhere in the 7-9 range. Why does Izzie show no pain, erratic behavior, or other signs of being out of the ordinary besides seeing Denny? And seeing visions would be one thing, but full-blown (mind-blowing even) sex with someone who isn't there? Really? It's astounding what we're being asked to invest in at this point. Can it be saved?
missingBurke: I'd say 4 or 5. After learning what the Izzie-Denny twist is all about I am reserving judgment on it. At least it makes some sense now. And I love when Denny taunts Alex!
5. Will Karev successfully complete the solo surgery?
iheartizzie: It would certainly create some drama if he pulled another choke job, a la the elevator way back in the day, but Karev looks poised to come through. Not only was he Cristina's choice for a reason, but he's more self-confident (as opposed to his usual cockiness) than ever.
missingBurke: Absolutely. Cristina selected him because she thought he was ready, and the best prepared. She wouldn't make the choice lightly, and he wouldn't repay her by screwing up!
McCritic: With Izzie by his side, the new and improved Alex can do anything!
Her mind may be elsewhere (or long gone) in recent weeks, but Dr. Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) has a smitten admirer in Alex Karev (Justin Chambers).
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December 8th, 2008 11:05 AM
Come on! No vote for Owen taking Cristina to the vent? Hands down my favorite moment (followed closely by Karev finally telling Izzie he loves her).
I am not a fan of Mark and Lexie. Since when has Mark ever gone for an insecure woman? Addison and Callie (not to mention Erica when he was trying for her) are all sexy, intelligent, confident women. Lexie is not in the same class as those three women.
December 8th, 2008 12:27 PM
Yeah!!! I agree with you! As if nothing happened... Too bad for that, it was my favorite part too, it was simple cute ... And I liked that Alex's "I'm freakin love you" too ^^
December 8th, 2008 1:11 PM
I agree that Cristina/Owen was pretty much the highlight of this episode. It was so simple, but so poignant. He was the only one who understood how bad a day she was having and did something about it. I'm not against Mark & Lexie, but it does seem like they're writing her to sound stupid and "innocent". And the person who said that Mark goes after self-confident women was completely on target. Personally I wish they would get rid of Denny, Sadie, and Dr. Dixon, give more screentime to MerDer and George and give Callie a real storyline instead of this stupid "no hot interns" junk they've been writing for her. Sara Ramirez is too good an actress for this stuff.
December 8th, 2008 1:26 PM
I can't wait for the time when Izzie finds out that she has an aneurysm, I can imagine the scene with the crying, and no denny don't go as they're curing her or sth, that would be great, if it had the heartbreaking level, I mean Kathrine can do it.
December 8th, 2008 2:24 PM
I AGREE WITH ALL OF YOU: MARK WAS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR
INTELLIGENT AND IMPRESSIVE WOMEN.
LEXIE ACTED IN A VERY CHEAP WAY. AND SHE IS SYRELY NOT THE GREY
IN THE TITLE!!!
MER SHOULD HAVE MORE TIME AND CALLIE AS WELL
December 8th, 2008 2:32 PM
Larissa Says: "I am not a fan of Mark and Lexie. Since when has Mark ever gone for an insecure woman? Addison and Callie (not to mention Erica when he was trying for her) are all sexy, intelligent, confident women. Lexie is not in the same class as those three women."
Well maybe Lexie will be the exception that makes the rule... and speacking about Mark and Lexie, I really enjoyed that hot scene even if it was a bit exagerated... there is a lot of chemistry between them... and c'mon ppl... George did to Lexie almost the same that Meredith did to him... ignorance, avoidance... without the horrible sex scene between Mer and George the story is the same... so Lexie had to choose... Fight or Flight, right? since she fighted and he didn't noticed she said next... and she saw Mark:X wich makes the story very interesting
December 8th, 2008 4:14 PM
i loooovvveeedddd Sloan and little Grey!
December 8th, 2008 4:31 PM
I hate Mark and little Grey. The line was an insult to women and pathetic in every way. What is wrong with you?
Prostituting youself to your boss is not cool, it is gross.
I just read on a gossip site TR might have quit the show:
http://www.crazydaysandnights.net/2008/12/tr-knight-walks-from-greys-anatomy.html
He better not have. If TR leaves, I am quitting this train wreck and they can have all the old men sleeping with little girls stories they want
December 8th, 2008 4:33 PM
I HATE HATE HATE SLEXIEPUKE. She looks like a child and has no chemistry with Mark. She and George are so much better.
Ugh at least one of you here has terrible taste.
Yeah if my George leaves, I won't watch anymore. I was so glad we were finally getting Gizzie scenes again.
December 8th, 2008 4:41 PM
Ugh even this photo of lexie is gross. AShe looks like a 12-year old getting naked. What is wrong with you McCritic, this isn't hot, this is pathetic and gross.
Not again with those TR rumors. Do they want to kill me or something? George can't leave. I love him!