Exploring The Complexities Of "Grey's Anatomy" Season 9 Episode 11

After a month of recovery time from his hand surgery, Derek finally returned to work. While Derek was eager to get back in the OR, Callie had other plans for the brain surgeon. Derek was stuck practicing his wrist strength by playing ping pong with Shane, which ended up serving as entertainment for the other doctors.

Avery inherited Sloan’s long-time patient with facial bone deformities. Although Sloan had previously set up a plan for the patient to follow, Avery wanted to take a different approach, which caused some tension with Arizona. Avery stuck with his decision to go with his approach, and lucky for him, the surgery was a success!

Although the lawsuit was finally settled, the air wasn’t completely cleared. A huge weight may have been lifted from Owen’s shoulders, but Derek still held a grudge against him because he made the decision to choose the faulty airline. Meanwhile, Alex was becoming baffled by his new friendship with Jo after spending more solely platonic time together.

Alex wasn’t the only one having relationship issues; Avery revealed to April that he had been sleeping with Stephanie since Bailey’s wedding. Reacting like any woman in her position would, April continued to push Avery away by telling him she wasn’t ready to be his friend. After Adele’s death, everyone was walking on eggshells around the Chief.

With Meredith’s second trimester approaching, Derek urged Meredith to finally share her pregnancy news with Cristina. She had her perfect opportunity at a celebratory dinner for the lawsuit with Derek, Callie, Arizona, and Cristina. After refusing to take part in the champagne toast, Meredith gleefully announced she was pregnant.

Although things finally seemed to be looking up for Owen, that wasn’t the case. The insurance company that was supposed to pay the doctors found a loophole so they refused to pay. Now, Seattle Grace Mercy West will be forced to pay off the doctors, causing the hospital to go bankrupt.

— Jenny Pickard

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