The End of the Beginning... Part II...

The end of Season Five?  Pitched.  I’m not teasing you by saying that.  Not teasing by saying Season Five will be the most exciting, fly by the seat of your pants/skirts, “Oh My God Did That Just Happen???!” Season of Grey’s Anatomy EVER.

But we’re not there yet.  We’re here.  At the end of Season Four.  Which, is technically over but personally, I’m still reeling from it as most of you may be.  So where was I?

Oh yeah.  The kissing.   The healing.  The extraordinary of it all.  And, the blood.  Lots of blood from Ava/Rebecca.  She tried didn’t she?  To be the woman for Alex.  She tried to be the person in his life that he could trust and lean on.  She wanted to, in a sense take care of him because we all know that Alex has never really been taken care of by anyone before.  He’s the kid we all feel sorry for.  The kid who had to fend for himself his entire life and fight for everything he’s ever gotten.  Ava wanted to be that one person for him.  The one person who, at the end of the day, could lay his head on her shoulder and let the weight of the world go.  And she tried you guys.  Tried so hard but just couldn’t fight what was taking over.  So Alex had to say goodbye.  And we all know Alex. Nothing gets to him, but this did.  And it broke my heart to see him crying on his bed.  I felt let in to Alex for the first time.  I feel as if I’m starting to know him.  And I realize that Alex DOES want more.  He just doesn’t know how to attain it.  He had some hope that this time, it would all work out.  This time, he would save her and all would be well in the end.  Because this time, he’s an adult, a man who saves lives, literally so of course he can save this one life that means so much to him. Right?  My heart breaks for him because he couldn’t.  And poor Izzie. Izzie, who puts friendship first and everything else second. The last thing she wanted to do to Alex, was hurt him.  But, it would have hurt him worse in the end had Izzie not stepped in.  Izzie is becoming an adult because the Izzie we knew a year ago would have helped Alex care for Ava until the end of time.  But the Izzie we know now protects her friends at all costs, even when it hurts them.  Even when they hate her for doing it.  And even though Izzie is growing up, at the end of the day, she held Alex in her arms and that is the Izzie we all know.  That is one part of Izzie that I know will never change.  No matter what, she will always hold her friends in her arms at the end of the day. 

And Bailey.  Bailey, who noticed Izzie’s growth because she gave Izzie her keys to the clinic.  Bailey.  Who, if she wanted to win her family back, HAD to give up something.  And Bailey is one person who loves her life.  Every inch of it.  But she had to let go of one thing to maintain it all.  And that’s what Bailey does.  She held all of these balls in the air and they all kind of needed each other to stay afloat.. But then came the risk of losing her marriage.  Her husband.  The love of her life.  And in order to save something so dear to her, she had to let all the balls drop for a second.  And in a mere second of chaos and crazy, she saved her marriage.  She’s not the only one either.  The Chief.  Yes.  He was ready to go home. Well, he’s BEEN ready to go home because really how long can a man who has had a wife for over twenty years – a woman who cooked and handled all the business and kept everything perfect in the household – live in a trailer and eat canned food every night?  He just needed to get out there and realize that there is no him without Adele.  I mean, how many women do you know would have taken him back after Ellis?  Not only did she take him back and carry on with grace but also she continued to love him.  That is what makes Adele part of a special breed of women that no longer exists.  She comes from a time when marriages lasted a lifetime.  I know because she is of my parents’ time and they are still happily, lovingly together.  That’s why I love Richard and Adele so much.  They remind me of what I grew up with.  That love, with all its flaws is what matters more than anything.  That’s why Richard went back and that’s why Adele, knowing that Richard hurt her and knowing that it’s possible he may not change – he may continue to work hours upon hours a week at the hospital – but, it’s more about the love than anything. And Adele may only experience it for a couple of hours a day when Richard drags himself through the door after eighteen hours, but she gets to experience it.  That’s the key.  Because things could have been different.  What if Richard had found out about Ellis’ suicide attempt?  Would that have been what he needed to go back to her?  What if?  What if Richard had known?   Oh, how different it would have all been.  For Richard.  For Adele.  For Ellis.  For Meredith. 

But things play out the way they should.  Life plays out exactly the way it should.  Which brings me to Rose.  She’s the girl that Derek would have fallen for had he never laid eyes on Meredith.  Right?  She’s THAT girl.  That perfectly cute, little heart shaped face, innocent brown eyes, would smother you with kisses and cuddles kind of girl.  Yeah well, the reality of it is, life didn’t play out that way for Rose.  She didn’t meet Derek before Meredith and I have to tell you, her instincts about being intimidated by Meredith were dead on.  I feel for her though because when a man meets the love of his life, there is nothing else out there for him, no matter how great the girl.  I don’t want to be Rose right now.  Because seriously, we’ve all been Rose once or twice and it’s not fun.  And seeing it happen to someone else is like the fingernails scraping against the chalkboard. 

Okay, who has her mojo back???!  Yes!  Yes!  Yes!  I was wondering when Cristina would get out of that funk.  What happened with Burke winning the Harper Avery was what Cristina needed to move on.  Cristina needed that time of sadness and solace to come back better than ever. It’s good to have her back.  And how much did we love Cristina for standing up to Hahn?  Okay, yes Hahn is a brilliant surgeon and is great with her patients but her teaching skills?  Well, let’s just say she can use a little more loving care with her students, particularly Cristina.  Because Cristina was taught by Burke, and Burke is brilliant. Couple that with the fact that Cristina is brilliant in her own right and you have someone is who is going to be a dynamic surgeon one day.  A surgeon who will save countless lives.  A surgeon who will find cures for things.  She’s THAT surgeon.  And you nurture this person.  You don’t hold her back. You don’t humiliate her and give her mundane tasks.  So I was kind of glad that the Chief backed Cristina. Of course I felt sorry for Hahn because Hahn grew up in a surgical world that included even fewer women than there is now (so Hahn is accustomed to a “dog eat dog” kind of surgical world).  But all that matters now is Cristina has her mojo back! And the Chief made more of a difference than he thought he ever could because Cristina is giving back to the community by teaching Lexie.

And the last discussion of the day brings me back to the beginning: Kissing.  Ahhh the kissing.  Lexie getting kissed by George.  George, who is so excited about taking his exam over that he didn’t know how much that one little kiss would affect Lexie.  I love them as friends. They make good friends.  We all have that friend we met in school or the gym or somewhere – we just hit it off right away.  And right away there was no pretense or airs.  Just pure honesty.  That’s Lexie and George.  They’re really good friends and I can see the friendship evolving into something even greater.  At least, that’s what Lexie is hoping.  She is my kind of girl. The girl who likes the guy because he is a GOOD guy and that’s what George is.  He is a good guy and that’s something that Lexie could use now.  She’s going through her own challenges what with Meredith and losing her own mother and trying to keep things afloat. I’m rooting for Lexie.  She’s my kind of girl and I hope that she gets what she deserves: love.  And more kisses.  There should always be that.

Well everyone, I think I’ve said it all. I will see you in Season Five.  Have a great summer and do lots of kissing.  Kissing makes it all better in the end. 

Shonda

Comments

[McArmo]

Yay for kissing! Can't wait for Season 5. But please, no Izzex!

[Kim]

The only thing Shonda got right about the Rose character is using her name and "fingernails down a chalkboard" as that pretty much describes every contrived scene, every bad piece of dialog and every scene with no chemistry the actress LS (who plays Rose) and poor Patrick Dempsey (Derek) were in. It was as painful to watch her as fingernails down a chalk board and Shonda, you pushing this on us and trying to hype her for next season is pretty much beneath you.

BRING BACK JOE and LOSE THE PLOT DEVICE!!!!

[Liz]

Thank you for finishing your blog:)

[Ronald]

Another great Season Finale. Keep up the good work!

Oh, and thanks for the advise on doing a lot of kissing. Will do ;-).

PS: Yes, Lexie is cute :->

[Luisa]

I agree with you about the kisses, Shonda! :-)

Thanks for a great season finale and I am very looking forward to more next season. Thanks for creating this wonderful show!!!

[n!]

all i want is to see izzie and alex together in the end

[wc]

Thank you!

[Gil]

Yay! I have the honor of being the first commenter!

Thanks for a wonderful finale, for tying up loose ends, and for many great episodes.

And thank you for making good on your promise to finish posting your thoughts on the finale.

Now, let's hope Derek doesn't have a horrible car accident on the way to break up with Rose -- something most of my fellow TV fans seem to think will happen in the season premiere).

[Janet]

Ugh..how I hate the character Rose. What a waste of show time that could be spent with characters I actually care about.

[Zia]

I hope that Izzie and Alex become more than just good friends soon. It would be great if they could build their relationship on a solid foundation this time, though, rather than starting with the sex. So, I'm okay with them being friends now...just not forever...please?

[Rose? Vomit!]

Derek and Rose? Really? I want to vomit right now.
At this point I prefer Addison and I'm an Addison hater.

Rose is the worst character of this show and with or without Meredith I can't see Derek with her. He deserves a woman with personality and Rose is a child.

I hope Rose won't return in the new season. You lost my trust (months ago) and with her I won't return this fall.

[Suzi Q]

Loved all of the kissing. Loved. It. Sloan? Sloan? I hope he is able to find a connection with someone this next season...He has become so much more than just a manwhore, tho he plays that part well. Alex's revelations have to lead to a better understanding about why he is the way he is. If Izzie can help him, however he needs the help, it will show even more growth for both of them.
I feel sorry for Rose, since we all have "been there," where she is now. She saw the writing on the wall, so she knows what is coming.
If Geo. and Lexie are going to be together, please let it be funny and cute and not fast. I love her "sticky fingers." What a hoot she is.
Thanks for the great end of the season and for the wonderful blogs. Hope you can enjoy the summer. Love it!!

[Alex]

Thanks for the post Shonda! Ahhh you make me so excited for Season 5!!

[no comment]

Shonda you ruined my summer!!

I'm not a teen. I boycott the show if Rose is brought back for S5.

I can't see a man like Shepherd with a stupid and childish woman like that nurse. A man who loved a strong woman like Addison and now he loves another strong woman like Meredith, he couldn't love a moron like Rose, a woman without personality.

I'm tired to read insults for Meredith Grey. She's better that Rose. If your precious "McDreamy" wants that moronic nurse, he can stay with her.
I want Meredith happy.

[Clara]

Wait a second..is that going on and on and ON about Rose in this blog mean that she's coming back next season?

Great..just when I was getting excited about next season I read this...

wow..and the bad hits just keep on coming huh?

[merderfan]

Well it looks like Rose is back next season huh?

[natalie]

omg first comment!
i've never thought of Rose that way before. all along she's been the girl that's in the way of MerDer.. hmm..

does Lexie and George kissing mean that George and Izzie are over? =( i thought that story didn't have a proper ending. they were good as a couple, i mean besides the lack of sexual chemistry. but i'm sure they can find that again. right?

[Shana]

I just can't wait for next season!! Oh, the possibilities...

[Monica]

I love this show! I'm a very busy mom of 3, and sometimes this show is my port in a storm, an escape from a very busy life...

Keep up the good work! I can't wait until season 5!

[Anastasiane]

I'm sure I wasn't and won't be like Rose, really! She knew about the legend of Meredith and Derek but she tried something with Derek, without respect for Meredith and herself. And Derek would NEVER fell in love with her! He choose the easy way with Rose, because he was lost, desperate... because of Meredith! Everything is linked to Meredith!
I don't want to see Rose in S5, please Shonda. She ruined S4 for me and for many fans! We want Meredith and Derek together and happy, they deserve and need to find each other again. They deserve a real chance!

[esra]

come on Shonda,we hate rose!!!please don't bring her back to grey's:(I don't want that there are scenes I can't watch in this show,because I couldn't watch the scenes with rose,it is annoying:(and again I hate rose!!!

[Ingrid]

Shonda, I love love love the SHOW and cannot wait for season 5. Just by you hyping it up, have gotten me all excited - and it's almost unbearable to have to wait about 3 1/2 months for the next episode...and then..let's face it...a YEAR a whole freakin' year for season 5 to wrap up....Because, let's face it, I'm one of those who wants to know everything right away...but I will wait, patiently, nail-biting and all, for the beginning and what seems to be an extraordinary next season - because I trust that you will keep topping yourself every year!
Thank you so much for this wonderful story!

(and by the way...I know I've said it before but kudos to the music department - you rock my world I absolutely LOVE everything you put in the show...and I especially love how you use so many Norwegian artists - yeay!!! Ida Maria was a perfect fit for the end of season 4)!!!!

Until september - have a wonderful summer!!!

Ingrid

[Vanessa]

shonda u didn't talk about Callie/Hahn/Sloan????

[Katherine]

I really don't feel sorry for this girl, she shouldn't have kiss him or datig him in the first place, she put herself in this mess alone.
You don't go out with a man who left his wife after 11 years of marriage to be with the love of his life.

She knew about "The legende of Meredith and Derek", it's her fault.

[MerDer52fan]

I hope to see a lot of kissing in Season 5 with Meredith & Derek!

Keep up the good work, Shonda. You are a gifted young woman.

Meredith & Derek forever!