Round Table News (Page 4)

This week on the Round Table, Drs. Burke and Yang refuse to give an inch, feelings grow between Addison and Alex, Mark is even more of a jerk than usual, and Mer snores up a storm ...

Will Addisex pick up where it left off in Part I? What about O'Callie?

McCritic: Addison and Alex, really? So soon after she McRebounded and he had his Isobel rung? Let's hope these two give themselves some time to recover before delving into another complicated, work-related romance. Not so for George and Callie, however. He's realized the importance of that very tall drink of orthopedic water and she's sowed her wild McOats. Their time is now.

Married-to-McDreamy: I definitely hope that Alexisson will pick up where they left off. Those two would certainly make for an interesting - and quite attractive - couple. As for O'Callie, I'm not so sure. Callie sure seems to be standing by George's side during his father's surgery, but I'm not sure he's ready to dive back into that relationship yet. Poor Georgie seems to be on the verge of a meltdown.

iheartizzie: George does love Callie, but I don't think she's regained his trust, and I don't think he's in the proper frame of mind to be making life decisions with his dad's life hanging in the balance. As for Addex, there's obvious chemistry and willingness on both sides. Alex's admission that he f'ed up Mark's coffee on purpose was the most open, selfless moment he's shown us in two and a half seasons. Once she gets over the obvious "this can't be happening" jitters, Addison will be asking for 50 cc's of Karev. STAT.

[Shout out to fellow Round Tabler AwayWithMerDer, who is absent from the panel this week, and originally coined that last line]

How is Derek supposed to deal with that godawful snoring?

Married-to-McDreamy: I think he had the right idea when he was sneaking out to the couch or the hammock. That was a very nice way of handling it without embarrassing her. Now she is forcing him to stay with her and forgo his sleep at night. Who wants to be operated on by a brain surgeon who hasn't slept? Not me!

McCritic: Have a night cap or nine.

iheartizzie: He could get one of those white noise machines to drown out the snoring, or leave the TV on all night. Derek had better think of something, because sleeping outside in the hammock can't be comfortable, and George doesn't have time to laundry - there's no way those sheets are clean. If he can't get his beauty rest, how Derek do his job? More importantly, how is his hair supposed to look that good?

Who will say "uncle" first, Preston or Cristina?

Married-to-McDreamy: Hopefully someone! Their little game of "uncle" is starting to bore me. Seriously though, I think the scene at the end when she was on the couch in his room gave us a little indication that they do still care about each other and will eventually put their pride aside and reconcile.

McCritic: Cristina, as long as Burke plays his injured hand right. Don't say "uncle," Preston. Don't even say a word. Just moan and sigh every time she walks into the room. If you can muster a tear or two, the game is over. She'll break.

iheartizzie: Cristina. Pride may be keeping her from apologizing to Burke - or expressing whatever it is she is feeling inside - but you can tell she cares about him deeply. Preston won't initiate anything because he feels betrayed, not to mention subdued after another surgery. Once Yang takes the first step, however, he'll realize what he has, and that throwing away the glory that is Burktina on account of hubris would be foolish.

More bent out of shape: Mark Sloan, or that poor girl's back?

iheartizzie: That was one messed up spine, don't get me wrong. But Mark needs to grow one of his own and get his act together. Abusing the interns (and Addison) verbally isn't the way someone should deal with his emotional problems. A self-described pathologically destructive personality, Mark should ask Izzie for a psychiatrist referral.

McCritic: That poor girl's back. Did you not see her try to walk?!?

Married-to-McDreamy: That poor girl's back! Do we even know why Mark is so bent out of shape this week?

This week on the Round Table, Dr. Burke's future is left in doubt, Dr. Hahn makes her presence felt, Alex and Addison share an intense moment, and Seattle Grace sees a new side of George ...

What will happen to Dr. Burke?

McCritic: Anybody else is fired, stat. But this is Preston Burke. He may have to pass an extensive number of tests to make sure all tremors are in the past, but his reputation and mad skills will save his reputation. Soon enough, the Chief will deliver the two words we all love to hear: Carry on.

iheartizzie: It's doubtful he'll be shown the door, but his prospects of succeeding Richard as Chief of Surgery are on life support.

Married-to-McDreamy: Dr. Burke will be given the golden handshake. With his left hand, of course.

Would Dr. Hahn make a good addition to the staff?

Married-to-McDreamy: Yes. Not only is she a talented cardio-thoracic surgeon with a take-no-prisoners attitude, but she has great hair!

McCritic: A woman who seems focused on her job and not the opposite sex every second of every day? No way. She'd never fit in at Seattle Grace.

iheartizzie: Dr. Hahn is awesome. She kicked everyone's butt in medical school with the exception of one person, and that eats at her to this day. She's ruthless, but a consummate pro who also gives credit where it's due.

Her rivalry with Burke made both of them better surgeons, and a woman of Erica's talent and strength would invariably raise the bar for the staff.

Do you like the new George?

Married-to-McDreamy: Yes! It's about time George stood up for himself. The new George is finally showing that he is a strong person and it's going to earn him respect in the long run, even if he does manage to piss off all of his friends and colleagues in the meantime.

McCritic: The one that loves his father and remains loyal enough to Dr. Burke to keep his secret quiet? Yeah. He's a pretty good guy.

iheartizzie: Meek, confused and bumbling George is endearing and someone we've grown to love. But you have to stand up for yourself and act strong sometimes, especially when it comes to family. It's good to see that Bambi can evolve into a strong buck, if you will, when the situation calls for it. Sincere apologies for the awful deer analogy.

Would Addison and Alex work as a couple?

McCritic: No. Never. Don't even think about it. Stop sticking your stethoscope on the hospital torso, doctors. There are members of the opposite sex outside Seattle Grace, you know. Sexual tension and awkardness is high enough on this show without any more OR-gies taking place among the staff.

iheartizzie: The sexual tension between Dr. Montgomery and the Vagina Squad Captain is palpable. While this pairing would seem, on the surface, completely illogical, being confined to Addison's service for a time allowed Alex to grow in ways we never knew he could. Maybe these two will share more than just the moment last week. Plus, in Dr. Karev's own words, Addison is McHot, and the Insider wants to start a poll in which readers choose the official couple name - Addex, Alexison, Montgomerev, etc.

Married-to-McDreamy: I'm not sure if they would work as a couple, due to their strong personalities, but they sure do look good together! I would love to see that relationship develop.

This week on the Round Table, George grows suspicious of Burke while his father's condition worsens, Alex and Izzie talk in the third person (and kiss), and Meredith gives bright and sunny a try ...

When, if ever, will Izzie give Alex another chance romantically?

McCritic: McCritic doesn't see Izzie ever giving Alex another chance. It's not Karev's fault. McCritic believes he's a genuine, caring individual underneath that rough exterior. But McCritic also thinks Alex was too close to Denny. It will take Izzie long enough to find romance with anyone, let alone a guy that knew Denny personally.

Just makes it too sensitive. McCritic is sorry, though, and hopes both Izzie and Alex find happiness.

iheartizzie: It will take a while, but the way he handled getting shot down last night was promising. As long as Alex "gets it" and realizes that what Izzie needs most in life is a good friend, the benefits will come eventually.

Married-to-McDreamy: I really do think (and hope!) that Izzie will give Alex another chance but I think it will take time. He needs to be careful with her. She is barely ready to be working again, let alone dating or kissing other boys.

Is George's dad going to make it?

Married-to-McDreamy: This is questionable. The man does not sound like he is in very good shape. If his carburetor is on the fritz, combined with the stage three cancer, his chances of survival seem about as slim as he is. Poor Mr. O'Malley.

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This week on the Round Table, male bonding is off the charts in the forest, an enraged Bailey strikes back against Cristina, and Mark offers some friendly advice to Meredith ...

Will Dr. Burke and Dr. Shepherd become true friends?

McCritic: No. They each have too much pride to open up to the other as true friends must. They may bond over a surgery, it's possible they give one another knowing intern-loving winks ... but Dr. Shepherd will never have the running, cooking, coffee canoodling relationship with Dr. Burke that George enjoys.

iheartizzie: My gut reaction is that these guys are far too different, evasive, and arrogant at times to make a lasting friendship works. But Derek needs a group of guy friends, and Burke seems willing to be the flagship member. A self-proclaimed kind and decent person, and one with an assortment of interests, Preston will worm his way into Derek's inner circle one day.

AwayWithMerDer: Absolutely. I think it's time Derek got some new guy friends. I'm pretty sure Dr. Burke will never sleep with Derek's future wife (Meredith of course) behind his back. It's time to open your heart again, Derek.

How much do you love the Chief?

AwayWithMerDer: The Chief was easily the most entertaining character during the camping trip. From his picnic basket to inviting himself to sleep with Joe and his boyfriend. What a ridiculous man.

McCritic: More than Callie loves dancing in her underwear.

iheartizzie: More than ever. Richard is as flawed and overwhelmed by the real world as he is talented inside the operating rooms of Seattle Grace, giving his character a real authenticity that we rarely saw in Season 1 or Season 2.

His awkward, but supportive babbling upon realizing that Joe and Walter are gay was one of the show's funniest moments as well. "Man love!"

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This week on the Round Table, Izzie and Alex come through for their patients, Derek needs some time, Miranda learns what Cristina's up to, and George likens himself to a farm animal ...

Is George the pig?

McCritic: The man acts a lot more like a chicken, often with his head (or hair, at least) cut off. It doesn't seem like he has the backbone - or hooves - necessary to commit to Callie like a well-trained porker should.

AwayWithMerDer: No way. George is still the chicken. When Callie told George to stop chasing her unless he's ready to catch her, what did George do? Eggs.

iheartizzie: I defer to the devoted readers of Grey's Anatomy Insider to answer this for me, and so far, it's not even close. As of this posting, fans believe by a significant margin that Dr. O'Malley is not oinking material.

Married-to-McDreamy: No, George is unfortunately not the pig. For someone claiming to be ready for committment, George couldn't even muster the chutzpah to give a particularly convincing or heartfelt speech about it. His explanation of this somewhat odd but endearing metaphor came out garbled and convoluted, much like his feelings about Callie. When Callie told him that he'd better be ready to catch her if he plans on continuing to chase her, the look in George's eyes did not scream out committment to me. His decision to walk away, rather than respond, also does not bode well...

More surprising clutch performance: Alex ditching Mark and saving the day in Addison's surgery, or Izzie coaxing the burn patient into a psychiatric evaluation?

iheartizzie: Isobel. She's been on shaky ground even since Denny died, and I wasn't sure how her first day back would turn out. Izzie risked getting burned (so to speak) when she outed Gretchen, but it ended up being a great call.

AwayWithMerDer: I'm going to have to go with Alex. Izzie already had something to prove. Alex? Alex has just really been stepping up these last few episodes.

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This week on the Round Table, Cristina bails out Burke, Izzie refuses to deposit $8.7 million, Addison throws Derek for a loop, and the staff works on a case involving a precarious piercing ...

Should Callie have told George about hooking up with McSteamy?

McCritic: Grey isn't just the last name of an often self-centered intern, it's also an area in which many relationships are found. And it seemed as though Callie and George were smack in the middle of that questionable status when she got her McSteam on. But with the O'Callie union over for good, no, there's no reason for Dr. Torres to have revealed to George that she left her Mark earlier in the week.

AwayWithMerDer: I really don't see a reason for Callie to tell George. It was after the relationship was over (whether George realized it or not). Why hurt the little guy anymore?

iheartizzie: If she were planning on trying to reconcile things with him, then yes. George would have a right to know in that case. But if that breakup was for good, which is what it's looking like, then telling him would only serve to humiliate the guy.

Married-to-McDreamy: No. If she told George, he probably wouldn't have noticed anyway. George didn't seem phased by Callie's break-up, so there is no reason for her to waste energy on being honest with him or trying to make him jealous anymore.

Harder to believe: Someone not cashing an $8.7M check, or someone getting their piercing imbedded in... you know.

iheartizzie: Not depositing the money. Come on, Izzie. No one says you have to use the money if you don't feel you deserved it. But by letting the check sit there and collect orange juice stains, you're costing yourself at least $348,000* annually.

* -- assumes 4.0 percent APR on a money market savings account.

AwayWithMerDer: I'm actually going to say the middle-aged real estate agent getting a piercing down there in the first place is the hardest to believe -- but mighty entertaining anyways!

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This week on the Round Table, McSteamy joins Seattle Grace, Izzie receives the surprise of her life, George and Callie break up, and Meredith is high on life (and morphine)...

Should Dr. Webber have brought McSteamy on board?

McCritic: Mark Sloan is the Alex Rodriguez of plastic surgery. The unmatched good looks, the unwavering confidence, the unlimited talent, the New York/Seattle connection. He's a top professional in his field, as the chief noted. But how has that worked out for the Yankees, Dr. Webber? Sloan may have succeeded within the confines of a private practice, but bring him into the public eye and watch him boot a routine case. He has to learn you can't spell "McSteamy" without "t-e-a-m."

AwayWithMerDer: Absolutely. Dr. Webber is running a business, and you need to separate business from pleasure. Unfortunately, the Chief had to make a choice: hire someone who's going to bring in a lot of money (twice that of Derek apparently) or make a poor business decision based on his relationship with Addison and Derek. I think Dr. Webber made a fantastic decision! This shouldn't shock us. After all, he did hire Addison.

iheartizzie: Last season, Richard chastised Derek for punching out Mark with his $2-million-a year hand. Based on the Chief's comments last night, we can assume Mark's hands are worth $4 million annually. Dr. Webber should consider taking out some insurance on these guys, because he's risking a massive financial hit if these former best buds should hit one another. [SIDE NOTE: How much are Dr. Burke's hands worth per year?]

Married-to-McDreamy: Yes. Despite the many distractions going on around him, Dr. Webber still takes his position as Chief of Surgery seriously and knows that bringing a nationally renowned plastic surgeon on board is a smart move. His job requires him to look past the personal conflicts and drama around him and make decisions that will benefit the hospital as a business. And Mark Sloan is that good.

Which couple will be back together sooner: Mark/Addison or George/Callie?

iheartizzie: George and Callie want each other badly, but communication problems are killing them right now. Unlike some people I live with, they're just not good at talking about feelings. But they'll be back. Soon.

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This week on the Round Table, Izzie stands outside, a Seattle hotel gets a lot of new business, Cristina tries to motivate a downtrodden Preston, and Meredith begs for better dates...

Plan the perfect date with Meredith.

McCritic: We'd go to whine country. Get it?!?

AwayWithMerDer: Me, at home, not on it. Meredith, at home, eating ice cream and whining.

iheartizzie: As Derek and Finn have shown us, Meredith enjoys everything from romantic dinners to walks in the woods to pony births, so you could go in a number of directions when planning the ideal date. The real way to this girl's heart, though, is through her liver. Tequila shots at Joe's, baby! Woooo!

Will Cristina's new, tough-love approach to Burke's physical therapy hasten or hinder his recovery?

iheartizzie: It can't hurt, as Preston certainly wasn't looking ultra-motivated last night. The guy needs someone to light a fire under his trembling arm. There's no telling how successful his PT will ultimately be, but at the very least, Cristina picked them up a three-month supply of chicken.

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This week on the Round Table, Izzie bakes, Callie gets down (and George gets jealous), and Mark makes a McSteamy return. Our esteemed panel weighs in on last night's episode...

Should "I Am a Tree" have been the season premiere, as Canadian viewers mistakenly believed it to be?

McCritic: Yes. Little was accomplished in the actual season premiere that couldn't have been condensed and fit into this entertaining episode.

AwayWithMerDer: Since the U.S. season premiere had useless flashbacks and no real plot, I think Canadians got it right. I don't see why they're complaining they got to miss our boring season opener.

Married-to-McDreamy: Definitely not. Had "I Am a Tree" been the premiere, we would have missed watching Meredith struggle with her decision over which of her male courters to choose. Oh wait. That's still happening.

iheartizzie: The actual premiere wasn't all bad, but last night was far superior, a return to the Grey's Anatomy we love. Sandra Oh's native land may gripe, but they actually made out great with this supposed gaffe. To borrow a classic Napoleon Dynamite quote: "Luck-y!"

Jealous George: Sweet and adorable or overbearing and frightening?

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This week on the Round Table, Izzie grieves, Callie cooks, and mostly-unnecessary blasts from the past are all the rage. Our esteemed panel weighs in on last night's episode...

Why the heck is Finn's hat in any Meredith-related ring?

McCritic: Because it lost a bet? I have no idea. Meredith can be sweet and all - but between the hysterics, and obvious parallel, over Doc being put to sleep and then, you know, the sex with Derek at the prom, it's obvious where this doctor's heart lies. Stevie Wonder has 20/20 vision compared to you, Finn. Find a girl that appreciates you.

AwayWithMerDer: Duh, 'cause they were never exclusive. Obviously he can't be angry at Meredith, who was being celibate, for sleeping with a married man. Go Team Finn. He's not pathetic or anything.

iheartizzie: He adores her, despite her flaws. You have to wonder why he's even bothering, though... if he figured out what happened at the prom, he should know his chances are remote. Yet you have to admire him for going down swinging.

Flashbacks: I want more? Pretty huge bore?

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