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(S04E11) "Call me when she codes." - Hahn

The power of healing. Does it work? Perhaps. I think it went a little too far when everyone who "the healing lady" touched got better, but I prefer to play the skeptic and Hahn's line did it for me. You're a kook and I'll be back when you're on the verge of death.

Healing took center stage in this episode though. Along with redemption, lying, cheating, and neglect. Just like every other episode of Grey's Anatomy. To be honest, I was really pumped for this one. We've been reading for months about this Bailey narrated episode (she really didn't have much to say), but once it got going I found it a little stale. Maybe it's because it's been over a month since the last episode and the story wasn't exactly fresh in my mind. Maybe it's because this is the last pre-WGA Strike episode. Or maybe it's because I'm finding myself less and less drawn to these characters. Either way, I hope this forced time off gives the show a chance re-invent itself.

That gripe out of the way and ignoring the fact that Bailey had very little to do in the voice-over department, she was still fantastic in this episode and deserves all the praise in the world. More than any other character on this show, Bailey has shown the greatest range of emotions. It is a little odd to me that it's taken four seasons to really get to see her in a home setting though. Seems a little late in the game, but that's besides the point. She was great.

She really is the man in the marriage and I can't say that I'm surprised that it's falling apart for her and Tucker. All the clichés are in place. Tucker is a stay at home dad. Miranda works too much. Tuck Jr. is neglected and tragedy finally struck. This has divorce written all over it. Now don't hate me for finding a little humor in this, but isn't it a little ironic that a bookshelf of Bailey's heavy med school books are what fell on Tuck Jr.? Hey I didn't write it, but the story would have been served equally well if it was just any ol' bookcase. I think the main point was to try and throw more blame Bailey's way. She did leave that safety gate open after all. But at the end, Tuck Jr. seemed like he was going to be OK. He was breathing on his own and maybe "the healing lady" helped. Like Webber said: it can't hurt.

Now I mentioned divorce once, but it popped up twice. Mrs. O'Malley was in town and pulled the same move any visiting family member on Grey's Anatomy does: she hung out in the waiting area the entire day. I always found that odd. Anyway, George hasn't been keeping her in the loop and Izzie, being unaware as well, spilled the beans about everything to Mrs. O'Malley. The divorce, the adultery, the lack of grandchildren. Ouch. Maybe iGeorge really is meant to be since George pulled the same "What? You didn't know?" move when he let the Rose/Derek kiss slip to Meredith.

I really liked the moment between Callie and Mrs. O'Malley though. Once Callie got past all the hand-knit unisex baby clothes, they had a real heart to heart. I mention that scene because I think it sheds a little light on why George is so timid and passive-aggressive. We really saw his mother's true character here. Lil' Georgie grew up in a God fearin' household. It was good to see him stand up to his mother though, admit he was wrong, and decide that he needs a fresh start. Is he really going to go rent an apartment with Lexie though? That has "drunk mistake sex" written all over it.

More thoughts...

• Looks like all the speculation about Hahn playing for the other team was bogus. She has a major crush on Sloan and finally admitted that it's the job that's stopping her. How's her new BFF Callie going to feel about this though? I thought they sort of swore off men together? Plus Callie already slept with Sloan, so you know she'll have an opinion on it.
• Derek and Meredith broke up. Again. Does this count as news anymore? I'm not sure, but the second that George spilled the beans to Mer about the kiss, you knew how it would end. I think the thing that bothers me now, is that the way that Meredith and Derek have evolved, I'm not sure they're supposed to end up together in the end. Even if they do, the idea of it feels oddly unsatisfying to me. Derek and Rose, I vote yes. And he should still build that big freakin' house.
• I had forgotten that Bailey named her son after George.
• Hahn still picked Alex over Cristina! Hilarious! However, Cristina did pass on closing up Tuck Jr. to keep holding his hand instead. I can never decide with her. Bitch or not bitch?
• We finally got some clarity regarding Izzie's beef with Cristina. She doesn't want cardio, she just wants some direction she can believe in. I suppose I can understand that. Every episode, Izzie's actions can pretty much be likened to shaking up some dice in a Yahtzee cup. Who knows what the hell you're going to get.
• Seeing Bailey forced to be a mother and not a doctor was great. I think that was probably my favorite scene in the episode. I was really surprised she told off Hahn though. I know she knows that Hahn saved Tuck Jr.'s life, but to say "I never want to see your face again?" That was bitchy even for Bailey.
• Mrs. O'Malley gave George hell about not telling her that he was divorcing Callie, but unless I'm mistaken, didn't Izzie let George's exam failure slip too? How come she didn't ask her son about that?

Weirdest moment of the episode? When "the healing lady" and her cult buddies friends diagnosed Alex. Sure it was a little eerie for him, but it doesn't take a genius to figure out that someone who's a Grade-A asshole probably hasn't had the easiest life. They did notice that he gets awfully happy when he's around Izzie though. See, now that was a good relationship. Relationships don't really seem to matter at Seattle Grace anymore though. No one can make it work.