Grey’s Anatomy recap: Solo surgeries and broken butts

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WARNING: This recap contains spoilers for Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, episode 12: “Ridin’ Solo.”

This week’s episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” is brimming with escalating pressures and hopeful prospects. As we near the conclusion of their initial residency year, the interns find themselves in a high-stakes situation. The familiar romantic turmoil persists throughout the show, revealing that Jules appears to have become romantically entangled with someone they perhaps shouldn’t be involved with… once more. However, rest assured, everything will ultimately resolve itself. Here is your recap.

As a film enthusiast, let me rephrase it: Overhearing Mrs. Johnson’s concerns about menopause symptoms, I, Simone, couldn’t help but suspect there might be something more serious – an uncommon type of cancer. To my surprise, my hunch was correct. The tumor on her appendix needed immediate attention. With Bailey’s approval, I took the lead in this surgery, a responsibility I had never held before.

Feeling a little shaky, I decided to bring Blue along for support. In a nerve-wracking moment, he boosted my confidence and helped me push through. However, as we successfully removed the tumor, I couldn’t help but wonder if my decision to operate on Mrs. Johnson instead of Lucas had caused some tension between us.

Regarding Blue, he’s making every effort to remind Molly of their shared past, despite the fact that she can’t remember it. He’s not exactly pleased about her former partner persistently trying to win her back, and is concerned about an upcoming surgery she’s considering, which might not restore her lost memories. Observing Simone during her appendectomy makes him understand the importance of providing support in any situation. However, upon returning home, he finds that instead of communicating via text or phone calls, Molly’s ex has personally visited her.

In a state of embarrassment, Jules discovers that the person she recently shared intimate moments with is none other than her supervisor’s former partner. This revelation adds a layer of complexity to working under her care. Despite the awkward situation, Jules chooses to participate in a critical operation. However, her nerves get the best of her and she unwittingly injures the patient by pricking his heart with a needle. Winston remains calm and instructive during the crisis, managing to resolve the issue. Jules acknowledges her error and apologizes, but Monica advises her that blunders are common in the medical field, suggesting that maintaining a balance between work and personal life might be beneficial. Feeling remorseful for her mistake, Jules seeks Winston’s guidance, which he agrees to provide.

Again, Teddy and Owen find themselves at odds. She’s considering an experimental approach to their union – an open marriage. However, he seems hesitant about this idea for now. In the midst of treating a patient with an unusual injury (a lengthy explanation or perhaps just a quirky twist?), it strikes him that sometimes preserving a marriage requires selflessness. He consents to explore an open relationship, while Link and Jo share their desire for a traditional wedding, complete with all its festive trimmings.

Meredith and Amelia find out that Tom Koracick is applying for the same top-tier grant, basing his Alzheimer’s research on their abstract. Nick encourages Meredith to share her personal experience with Alzheimer’s in the presentation, but it’s Tom who ultimately wins due to old-fashioned bias in science and medicine. This sets Meredith on a path to fund her own research, focusing on female mice and patients. While she won’t involve Ellis Grey for emotional reasons, her mother’s discontent with the male-dominated field remains a driving force behind Meredith’s determination.

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2025-03-28 18:14