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young boy, Wes, has a tumor on his spine. The best doctors in the world
have deemed it inoperable. So, it makes perfect sense that Dr. Derek
Shepherd is going to operate, right? The mom says her son has no idea
he has a tumor. He believes he's being treated for a bad backache. In
truth, Wes is totally hip to his illness. He just doesn't want his
worried mom to know he knows. He swears Lexie to secrecy.
Derek does his best to remove the tumor, but it turns out all the other
doctors were right. It's inoperable. Lexie pleads with him to try, but
this is truly a hopeless case. They have no choice but to close him up
without removing the tumor. Wes later tells his mom not to worry
because he'll soon be in heaven with his dad. It's a heartbreaking
moment, but one that's not going to stop Lexie from assisting Derek on
more hopeless cases in the future.
There are two big parties in the works. The first is Zola's birthday
bash. The second gala is to celebrate Richard's 10,000th surgery. The
former chief nixes the idea of confetti because it might get in the
cake. The man didn't get to do all those surgeries without looking at
the big picture.
Richard's operation involves a kidney transplant between a couple of
bickering sisters (guest stars Peri Gilpin and Nia Vardalos). Things
are going well until a confused Adele shows up after being found
wandering the streets. Meredith suggests that Richard recall a happy
memory to help ground her, so he sings "My Funny Valentine" because
they were married on February 14th. This works wonderfully, but Richard
knows his celebratory party must now be canceled.
Now that Mer-Der have Zola, April thinks it's time to move out. She
wants Jackson as a roomie, but would prefer to ditch Alex. That's not
gonna happen. They need rent from all of them to get a decent place. In
other news, Meredith needs to declare a specialty. General surgery
seems to make the most sense, but Meredith worries that will make her
just like Ellis. Richard assures her that she's nothing like her mother.
Callie and Arizona believe Mark is afraid to say "I love you" to Julia
because Lexie broke up with Jackson. They try to convince him that the
Lexie ship has sailed (and sank). The two ladies aren't subtle in their
attempts to get him to say those three little words to Julia. But Mark
refuses to rush into things like he did with Addison and Lexie. Just
call him McMaturity.
Teddy has been receiving lots of sympathy casseroles from her
colleagues. She's also been doing lots of surgeries with Cristina right
by her side. Owen wants them both to get some rest. He orders them away
from the latest trauma case which involves a man who has part of a
fence lodged near his heart. Owen is also trying to find a way to get
Teddy to stop hating him. Somehow we don't think another casserole will
do the trick.
Teddy and Cristina go behind Owen's back to scam their way into
operating on Fenceman. When the Chief of Surgery learns of their
deception, he demands that they both report to him after the operation.
Owen overhears Cristina and Teddy laughing at him on his way out of the
OR.
Meredith swipes some of Teddy's widow casseroles for Zola's party. She
also makes use of her baby girl's birthday cake to celebrate Richard's
10,000th surgery. Still no confetti though. But there are fireworks
once Owen shows up. He and Cristina get into a loud shouting match in
the kitchen. It starts out about the surgery then segues into other
issues. Owen believes their lives revolve around Cristina getting
whatever she wants. He says, "You killed our baby. You don't ever
forget that!" Suddenly no one is in much of a party mood.
Grey's Anatomy MusicLittle Red, "Rock It"
Derek and Lexie flip a coin for surgeries. Meredith makes a birthday
cake. April and Jackson greet Alex's hoochie, Hillary. Callie and Mark
look at Arizona's new haircut. Bailey let's Richard know that
everything is prepared for his party.
Cast, "My Funny Valentine"
Richard calms someone down by singing "My Funny Valentine."
Kimbra, "Good Intent - Unreleased"
Cristina lists specialities for Meredith. Alex brags to Cristina. Teddy
and Cristina watch Alex with a grieving wife. Cristina manipulates Mrs.
Vanderburg. Karen and Marcy bicker. Karen vomits blood.
Youth Lagoon, "Afternoon"
Teddy tells Cristina and Mrs. Vanderburg that she will stay overnight
with the patient. Meredith and Zola console Richard. April and Jackson
talk about an apartment. Meredith and Derek prepare Zola's cake.
Meredith and Derek help celebrate Richard. Callie and Arizona tease
Mark. Cristina plays with Zola. Derek and Lexie flip a coin.
Gin Wigmore, "Black Sheep - Unreleased"
Wes tells Lexie about the tumor. Alex, April, and Jackson discuss
housing options. Meredith takes casseroles for Zola. Callie and Arizona
role play for Mark.
The Jezabels, "Easy To Love"
Derek and Lexie flip a coin. Owen and Cristina argue. Richard talks to
Meredith. The doctors overhear Owen and Cristina. Zola eats cake.
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Guest Appearances
Peri Gilpin
Nia Vardalos
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