EVEN more from Shonda... Thank you!

Okay….how much do I love you guys?

You really did watch.  YOU WATCHED.  Thank you.  Even to those of you who wrote to say that I’m a horrid skank and that you hated the shower scene and you hated me and the show and puppies and candy and whiskers on kittens and raindrops on roses….well, you watched too and you have a total right to your opinion so….thank you too.

I am honestly so grateful that I am posting one more time.  At first, I told myself I was posting because over 600 of you wrote back in the comments -- which is unprecendented and exciting for our little blog.  Or that I was posting again because you had so many questions.  But, truth is, I literally can not wait for you to see next week’s episode so I had to post.  And because I really am grateful.

That and the fact that I’m all worried about my fellow Tivo users who had the show cut off early because, while Tivo can do a lot, it can’t know ahead of time that the Super Bowl is gonna run long.

I heard your screams of rage and pain all the way over at my house.  Dudes, my Tivo didn’t catch the whole thing either.  And I know that I have access to a recorded version of the show that I can watch unlike everyone else in America, but what I do not have is a full Tivo-ed version of the show with all the commercials and everything.  Because I had this big old party going on with my friends and the cast and the crew and we were all so busy yelling and freaking out that we were actually on TV, that I missed all the commercials.

Truth is, I had to go hide in a corner while it aired because I was kinda overwhelmed by the whole thing.  There was a Super Bowl.  And then we aired right after it.  That is CRAZY.

Anyway, I want all you Tivo-ers and people who missed the episode to know that I am personally begging the network to re-run the episode sometime before next Sunday so that we can have it for our Tivos.  And maybe they will.  I’ll keep you posted.  Or you can make a call or send an email to the good folks at the network and suggest to them that they maybe want to run it again.  Use your nicest voices and ask really, really politely.  And don’t tell them you got the idea from me.

Also, I want you all who wrote to say “what happens next” to know that since you did not push me out your body the way my Mom did, I can’t tell you anything.  I mean, I told her.  I had to.  She made me show her the episode.  And I told my daughter who is usually in the next room whenever I’m watching the rough cuts of the show.  But she is only three years old and frankly could care less about the show except when George comes on screen.  When George comes on screen, my daughter puts down her Playdoh and yells, “That’s my friend!”   She just likes the way he looks and the sound of his voice and the fact that whenever she sees him in real life, he speaks to her in a very serious tone as if she were Diane Sawyer and not a three year old with her finger up her nose.  Which is a long way to say, I can’t tell you what happens next.

I can tell you there will be good music.  And that you should probably be prepared for some pretty big stuff to happen.  And that many people like this second part even better than the first part.

After next Sunday’s episode, I’ll try to write in more depth about the stories and the characters and why I did what I did in both episodes.  Right now, my hands are tied because until you see “(As We Know It)” – which is the title of next Sunday’s episode – I really can’t say much without giving things away.  And you know how I feel about that.

I read every last one of your posts.  I always do. So do the other writers.  We can’t tell you how much that feedback means to us.  We don’t really check message boards and we try not to pay attention to the press.  But we feel like you who post here are our core group, our friends and truth-tellers, so your words keep us going or make us think in new directions or inspire us when we are feeling as if no one is watching despite what the ratings say.

You guys kinda rock.

Kinda?

You just plain rock.

Comments

[Vanessa]

Shonda, I love you!

[Gabi]

Shonda, you are amazing. I'm an aspiring TV writer, and I hope to be one half as talented as you. It makes me so happy to read about writers who have such a huge passion for what they're doing, it's really inspiring. These blog entries are just as entertaining as the show, and I really look forward to reading them.

The episode rocked, and like you said, kept very much to the heart of the show. I can't wait for next week, I can tell it will be even better.

Congratulations to you and your entire staff on the success and general awesomeness of the show.

[cmcd]

Shonda,
Thank you, thank you, thank you- a 1,000 times thank you for having Dr. Bailey give birth without the use of drugs!!!
Very empowering.

[Cheryl Parks]

You're welcome, Fine I'll hold out until next week to see it (it's the end of the world as we know it) and I'll feel fine.

Thanks for your time.

Cheryl Parks

[Michelle]

Last night my dad was watching the episode for the first time (he didn't stay up until all hours of the morning like I did!), so I sat down and watched it again to look for all the hidden clues. All I can say is, WOW, that first scene with Meredith not wanting to get out of bed is one of the most telling and moving I've seen. Only 5 more days to go!!!

[Megan]

Why don't you try re-naming the nurse's blog something other than "Debbie Does Seattle Grace"? To suggest nurses are porn objects deters millions of nurses away from your show. And having the nurse discuss interns' personal lives - NOT reality. STUPID IGNORANT THAT IS WHAT YOU ARE!!!!

[Wanda]

My name may rhyme with yours. But Nurse MAnager does not ryhme with Chief of Surgery. Why? Because the boss of a Nurse is not a physician. GET A CLUE!!!

[Katie]

Superbowl night all I wanted to do was watch your mesmerizing show and listen to the best music on television. Not a big NFL fan, I'll have you know the only reason I know who won the Superbowl was because I had the TV turned to ABC the last 15 min. of the game in order to not miss a nanosecond of Grey's. Thank you for all you do, Sunday nights no longer have the "end of the weekend" feel to them, but the excitement of watching this show!

[Cheri]

Shonda,
This is the smartest, sexiest, best show on television, and the ONLY one I never miss! I've told everyone I know about it!
Thank you!

We will forgive you for keeping us in the dark as long as you continue to write such great TV! Thanks!

[Nicolette]

Thank you.
Thank you for this week's episode, last weeks episode, season one, the holiday special, and everything in between. Each episode tops the last, and each Sunday gives me another reason to do my homework early so I can have forty-two minutes of bliss.
I can't wait for part two. Fantastic job with part one--I hope this earns y'all a slew of Emmy nominations. You deserve it.

[Steven]

Any male nurses on this show> RN's do more than paperwork and empty bedpans. In fact, they do all the work that doctors are seen doing on your show. Wait till you are dying in teh hospital and you will one day be enlightened to your ignorance.

[Jennifer]

The episode was wonderful. I really appreciate you taking the time to tell us more. My husband and I have one show we MUST be at home for, and that is Gray's Anatomy. We have NEVER missed an episode, and we wish you and the cast a great season with many more to come.

[Liz H.]

I just wanted to tell you what an amazing and "edge-of-my-seat" episode this was! I have got my dad into the show as well and he kept calling me in between commercials b/c it was that good!!! Keep up the great work! I've been a devoted fan since episode one and awaiting season one's dvd release on valentine's day!!! Yay! Grey's Anatomy rocks my socks!

[Madelaine]

Your very sweet and humble, and will have many successes. I can't figure out if you are Meredith or Cristina...

[Brianna]

I just want to say I LOVED the episode. And even though I watched it the first time around I would LOVE to watch it again before the 2nd episode, just to make sure there isn't one single think I missed. The episode rocked, except for the fact that it ended the way it did, but I can totally respect that. Love you, love the other writers, love everyone on the show & of course LOVE the show! :)

[Spender]

Shonda,
I have sent my email to ABC in hopes of helping those who missed any part of last week's episode. I was lucky enough, priveleged enough to see the whole show and cannot WAIT for next sunday!
You are a very gracious writer who seems to genuinely appreciate your fans and that means so much to all of us who dearly love "Grey's Anatomy". Keep the great stuff coming... we will always be here for you.

[Angela]

OMG Post Superbowl Ep. was SOOO good, Ive watched it like 5 times and I CANT WAIT for next week!!!!!!

[cortney]

Thanks, Shonda. I'm still reading, eagerly awaiting more!

[MyMclife]

I loev reading your posts. They make me belive sunday is coming much faster than it really is:) This is a great show with great actors, but really what makes this show so great is the excellant writing. I watcht he show in part mainly to hear the banter (of corse the other part is to see Mere/Der..hehe) anyways the point is...Kepp on writing1:)

[Laurie]

Your show is pure bliss!! Ahh!! I was on the edge of my seat and can't wait until sunday. Thank You all for Grey's Anatomy!!

[Jeff (Illinois)]

Oh Wow!

Another post... this is just great.

I'm already starting to get withdrawls... so bring on the next episode.

It seems to me there has never been another television program that has tried so hard to keep us fans of the show informed as to why you did this and that in the form of a blog.

They usually save all the goodness and extras for the DVD's.

I can't tell you how much we all appreciate this.

Oh, and don't get me wrong... I'll be grabbing my DVD as soon as it becomes available.

Your big supporter in Illinois,
Jeff

[Michelle]

Shonda,

I LOVED Sunday's episode. I was literally on the edge of my seat the whole time. My best friend and I called each other at each commercial break "Oh My God-ing" what had just happened.

I honestly love this show. I will not miss a week, even the reruns, and can personally relate to at least one character an episode. Keep up the great work! You have a life-long fan here!!!

[Amy]

Shonda,
No matter what anyone says keep it coming! I missed the entire first season and haven't missed a single show in the second season. I am addicted!

[ashley]

This is the greatest show on TV!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! PLEASE keep it going strong, we NEED this show to continue!
I am so excited to see the next episode, I am wishing my life away! So Sunday night will get here sooner...

I know everyone probably tells you this, but I would really like to see Meredith and Derek get back together! They were so good together....

Keep 'em comin... this show is the BEST!