While fans gather in our forum to discuss their beloved character and story lines, the Grey's Anatomy Insider staff comes together to talk about their highlights, gripes and opinions regarding the most recent episode of TV's best show.

Round Table discussion topics for "The Heart of the Matter" range from Cristina's fragile emotional state, to George's confession and newcomer Lexie ...

1. Was Richard right to honor Camille's wishes?

McCritic: Yes. Like Texas Hold 'Em, patient care cannot be based on emotion. As her doctor, Richard had no choice but to abide by his niece's desire for a pain-free remaining few months of life. It's tough, but no one said being a doctor - or the President of the United States - was easy.

iheartizzie: Richard did the right thing in dealing with Camille, weighing his role as a surgeon with the compassion of a caring uncle. With a nuanced portrayal of  that internal conflict, James Pickens, Jr. again proved he's one of the best in the business, despite being overshadowed by his more famous fellow cast members.

AndYouveGotTheHair: I felt bad for Camille and her whole family, but I don't think Richard had much of a choice. I was also saddened by Adele's response.

2. When will Callie forgive George?

iheartizzie: Sometime around Beer-thirty. Callie just needs to loosen up and knock back a few with George at Joe's. They'll hug it out and that will be that.

McCritic: It's hard to say. Either half past infinity, or a quarter to never!

AndYouveGotTheHair: I don't think she will. This relationship wasn't exactly stable to begin with, and even though he said he slept with Izzie - rather than in love with Izzie - I don't see O'Callie recovering from this incident.

3. What was your favorite Grey's Anatomy quote of the night?

AndYouveGotTheHair: Derek's speech to Meredith. He doesn't want 48 uninterrupted hours... he wants a lifetime. How can she resist!?

McCritic: Izzie being labeled a "traitorous bitch." Well said, Callie. Although I would've added "emotional, selfish train wreck," as well.

iheartizzie: Alex's bitter (and justified) reaction to Izzie's confession. Harsh, yes, but certainly honest and revealing. Karev is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

4. Norman the old intern: Haplessly charming or annoyingly inept?

McCritic: Haplessly charming. As long as I'm never a patient under his care.

iheartizzie: I can handle the Big N (look how he towers over Ellen Pompeo in the pic below) in small doses, but he is annoyingly inept... and takes screen time away from some of the principal cast members (Bailey) who don't get enough.

AndYouveGotTheHair: Haplessly charming. He means well. "'Sup, Lexie?" Come on, how can you not like him? At least a little.

5. Will Meredith give Derek what he wants?

AndYouveGotTheHair: Yes, eventually. But she had better get a move on, lest he go looking elsewhere for it while she's waffling. Come on, girl!

McCritic: No. He's picked picked her, chosen her, loved her... and it's still not enough. This relationship is more one-sided than a matchup of the Dillon Panthers and New England Patriots.

iheartizzie: There was a time (I believe Season 2) where Meredith was willing to give him her whole life, and then he chose Addison. But he came around. How is it not enough for her now? Do you really only want what you can't have?

Happy Monday, fans, and welcome to the 78th straight week of the official Grey's Anatomy Insider Caption Contest. Let's take a look at who sent in the winning caption regarding this photo from Season Four's "The Heart of the Matter."

You all outdid yourselves this week, that's for sure. Honorable mentions go out to Curtis, AnnetteC, Marianne, April and Gilmore meets Greys. After much debate among Insider staffers, we chose the witty reply of EliseR. Congratulations! The winning entry appears beneath the picture, and you can scroll down to review the full list of captions we were sent this past week.

Thanks, as always, for playing this Caption Contest and for making the Insider the #1 Grey's Anatomy site online. We appreciate all of your support!

Here is this week's Caption Contest image:

Meredith: "Lovesick? My diagnosis is LOVESICK?! But we did all these tests!"

Norman: "Bizarre the maladies that that occur in this hospital."

The list of notable Grey's Anatomy guest stars continues to grow. Joshua Jackson has been singed to a multi-episode arc on ABC's hit medial drama.

Elizabeth Reaser, Seth Green, Lauren Stamile and others have been announced as guest stars, as the new season continues to feature new faces.

Now it's Joshua Jackson, 29, who will reportedly play a doctor in the 11th episode of Season Four and continuing for several episodes. This is Jackson's first stint on TV since the end of his long-running hit show Dawson's Creek (2003).

We've looking forward to seeing Josh Jackson on Grey's Anatomy.

Is love in the air? Grey's Anatomy star Sandra Oh walks with new musician boyfriend Andrew Featherston through the streets of Los Feliz on Sunday...

Andrew Featherson is a percussionist in the indie band The Hereafter. While she has been separated since 2005, Sandra Oh officially divorced writer / director Alexander Payne just last Thursday. Here's hoping she's happy!

You've watched the episode and shared your thoughts with our site, as well as with fellow fans, via comments and forum discussions. Now it's time to read what writer Allan Heinberg has to say about the newest Grey's Anatomy drama.

On the show's official writers blog, Allan has posted his thoughts on "The Heart of the Matter." Follow the link at the bottom for the full column. Excerpts below...

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Not long ago, one of my smartest and most soulful friends found herself in the middle of a brutal divorce at exactly the same time my own ten-year relationship imploded. We were both wrecked, but we got through it by convincing ourselves and each other that with time and therapy, we'd be able to let go and move on.

A year and a half later, it still wasn't happening.

I mean, even if I was able to let go of all my anger and be grateful for the 10 years we had together, how was I supposed to get in touch with him after 16 months of terrible silence and say, "I forgive you"? What the hell does he care if I've forgiven him. He's probably already moved on and doesn't feel he needs it.

So what did I do? I did what most television writers do when they need the answer to one of life's unanswerable questions: I wrote a Grey's Anatomy episode about forgiveness and hoped to learn something along the way.

George cheated on Callie. He did. He didn't mean to, exactly. George has proven himself to be a principled, loving person in the past. But in a moment of angry, drunken weakness, he fell into bed with his best friend and apparently fell in love with her, too. Then George lied to Callie about it. For a long time.

When he did finally tell Callie about his infidelity, he didn't say he was in love with Izzie. He told her he'd slept with her. Maybe because he didn't want to hurt Callie any more than he already had. Or perhaps because he was hoping she'd be the one to end the marriage so he wouldn't have to?

Instead, George got a response he'd never considered. Callie forgave him. For Callie, that's what you do - especially when you've made a lifelong commitment to someone - you forgive him. No matter what. That's what love's about, right?

So Callie forgave George. And George suddenly found himself paralyzed - unable to move - until it became clear that Callie, in fact, did not forgive George.

In spite of her best efforts, she'd been hurt, betrayed, and humiliated to the point where forgiveness was impossible. And she had no forgiveness for Izzie - even if Izzie seems to have finally realized that, while she and George may be the heroes of their own love story, in Callie's story, they're the bad guys.

Follow the link to continue reading Allan Heinberg's blog ...

The Grey's Anatomy Insider staff has posted its episode guide to "The Heart of the Matter," taking you through the action at Seattle Grace from beginning to end. See what you missed or relive the drama in our official episode recap.

We've also posted a list of the episode's music selections (comment or e-mail us if you can find any of the missing lyrics) as well as a photo gallery. We're working on our list of quotes, and our round table discussion is still to come, too.

As always, you can discuss "The Heart of the Matter," along with everything else Grey's Anatomy, in our FORUM. We welcome all views and comments!

One of the most prominent members of the Grey's Anatomy cast, Sandra Oh, has finalized her divorce with Sideways writer-director Alexander Payne.

Oh, 36, and Payne, 46, were in a relationship for five years, including two years of marriage. They married on January 1, 2003 and separated in 2005.

Although their marital status officially ended on December 22, the former couple took more than two years to settle their finances.

In March 2005, a spokeswoman for the actress confirmed that Sandra Oh and Alexander Payne had "mutually decided to separate."

Added the rep: "They have been together for five years and were married in [January] 2003. The couple will remain friends."

Sandra Oh filed for divorce the following month in Los Angeles Superior Court. According to her filing, the Grey's Anatomy star was seeking spousal support. In his divorce response, Payne sought to deny those payments.

It was the first marriage for both; they had no children together.

Only hours remain until the fourth episode of the new Season 4. We've seen the videos previewing the episode, read spoilers and discussed it at length. Now all that remains is the show itself, and we can't wait for "The Heart of the Matter."

You can share your thoughts and feelings both before and after the episode with other Grey's Anatomy fans in our forum. Hear what your fellow supporters and critics have to say and be heard! Click HERE to join the discussion!

As always, Grey's Anatomy Insider will have its exclusive recap up as soon as possible following the episode, along with a music guide, list of quotes, gallery of pictures and Round Table. Looking forward to Grey's Anatomy along with you!

Presumably, New York Magazine wryly observes, a magazine about TV would be aware that one of the reasons people like TV is surprise - the twists and turns of their favorite shows.

While some love their Grey's Anatomy spoilers (for reasons unknown to us), most would like to remain at least somewhat in the dark.

It's a little surprising, then, that TV Guide decided to reveal a huge Grey's Anatomy spoiler on its new cover. Actually, that's too generous. They flat-out gave away a major development.

It'd be one thing to spoil it inside the magazine. This site won't show the full cover until after the jump. But to give away the plot on the cover â€" the only part of TV Guide many people might see - seems a tad ridiculous. But what's done is done.

If you like, follow the jump to see the cover in question. We've even kept it out of our Grey's Anatomy photo gallery so as not to give it away to fans ...

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Even after the tormented O'Malley finally came clean in the closing moments of "Let the Truth Sting," many fans are surely wondering what the heck going on with George and Izzie on Grey's Anatomy? Are they breaking up or not?

Even super-sleuth Michael Ausiello of TV Guide is confused. He writes on the subject. Follow the jump for a Grey's Anatomy spoiler (or two) ...

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