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January 18, 2007: Six Days, Part 2
How many of you were a complete mess while watching this episode, like I was? Out. Of. Control. Hey — it's not a shocker when Grey's Anatomy makes you cry — I'm used to getting teary-eyed at least once per episode. But multiple times throughout the hour — that only happens once or twice per season for me. Wow. Can someone please give T.R. Knight an Emmy, Golden Globe or SAG nomination? To the best of my knowledge, he has never been individually nominated for any TV acting award, and after tonight, he's due. He had so many award-worthy scenes, starting with the moment when George figured out that Webber and Bailey had abided by Mr. O'Malley's wishes and given him the surgery, even after seeing that his cancer had spread. "He didn't know any better! You knew better!" Then, I lost it again when George spoke to his on-life-support father and admitted to lying to him as a child, apologized and asked him to "fight a little harder — that'd be good" and then kissed him. Bawled my eyes out (as did my roommate). That was followed by the scene when Webber and Bailey gave the O'Malley family their two choices: wait a few days or weeks on life support or pull the plug. George: "He's not Dad like this, and he's not going to wake up, Mom." More projectile tears. After they pulled the plug on him at the end, I thought the waterworks were over... until Cristina followed George outside and gave him her "Dead Dad's Club" speech: "I'm really sorry you had to join the club." George (with the line that made me lose it the most): "I don't know how to exist in a world where my Dad doesn't." Since that is exactly the way I feel about both of my parents, I was almost out of breath — I was crying that much. Damn you, writer/exec producer Krista Vernoff! Damn you, T.R. Knight! 
But it wasn't just T.R. that made the O'Malley story line so powerful. Outstanding performances were also given by Debra Monk as Mrs. O'Malley, as well as Greg Pitts and Tim Griffin as George's brothers Jerry and Ronny (who, up until tonight, were rarely ever serious, so it was especially poignant to hear them ask George if he thought they should pull the plug). I've pointed out before how awesome George Dzundza was as Mr. O'Malley, so he will be missed.
What also impressed me about this episode was how every character (except Mark Sloan, but I'll get to him soon) was asking about George's father. Everyone showed their support, even crabby Burke. The one scene between T.R. and Isaiah Washington was strange to watch, especially because of what occurred in October and what happened earlier this week. My advice to Mr. Washington (to paraphrase a brilliant quote made by Katherine Heigl): You should just not speak in public. Back to the supportive characters — I loved how Callie asked Derek to be dismissed from the surgery she was assigned to just so she could be with George and his family.
It was about time we got to see a different side of Mark Sloan — his sensitive side. No wonder he was talking to Addison that way last week — she aborted his baby eight months ago. But it was a good thing she discussed with him why she did it — best way to shut him up was bringing up all the affairs he had. I didn’t think she'd go as far as to tell him she did want to have a baby — but with Derek. Ouch. After such a traumatic conversation with Mark at work, how natural for Addison to go to the bar for a drink. Of course, Alex walked in just in time. And, of course, they had to make out, but at least this time they weren't interrupted. (I was actually pleasantly surprised no one did walk in — especially McSteamy — that would've annoyed me.)
I enjoyed Meredith tonight — her scenes with Derek and also with Thatcher. I can vouch for Derek — those anti-snore earplugs do indeed work. The only problem is, you can't hear anything — such as an alarm clock. I liked that Meredith finally asked Thatcher to give her his side of the story on why he left — and how lovely to find out she inherited her snoring from him. Meredith (smilingly): "Thanks." How about Izzie and Cristina having to tell Meredith that she was just like her father, after Meredith foolishly said she didn't have "one thing in common" with Thatcher? FTF — Friends Tell Friends!
I kind of wanted more scenes with Mae Whitman tonight, but it was cool to see her character Heather walking normally at the end, thanks to Izzie's financial help. Great Izzie/Bailey scenes — so glad Izzie admitted to being both a surgeon and a person who becomes emotionally involved with her patients... and who won't change.
Other highlights:
— Bailey (speaking of getting emotional) in reference to George's father: "My son was named after his son, so I need a minute."
— Meredith asking Cristina if it was weird that she was a little jealous of George losing his father and Cristina, of course, saying yes.
— Cristina walking in with Burke's meal and then withholding it. The nurse: "Should I call security?"
— The Mark Sloan/Callie scene in which Callie said: "To some men, family is everything." Callie loves her some George.
— Burke telling Derek he hadn't experienced any tremors for a week... in front of a thrilled Cristina.
So, let me know what you thought. Will you be singing Madonna's "Cry Baby" to me or rather Michael Jackson's "You Are Not Alone"?
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Jan 19, 2007 7:14 AM
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Since I just lost my father in August after a year long fight with pancreatic cancer, this episode was torture. It was so well done. So well done. My chest ached by the end. The best line - the best and most real - was Christina's answer to George at the end when he said he didn't know how to exist without his dad and she said "Yeah, that never really goes away". Thank God for her honesty. I've been battling a stomach virus all week, losing fluids like crazy. This show didn't help. Kudos to TR Knight.
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Jan 19, 2007 7:57 AM
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I agree T.R. should win something for this episode - his facial expressions alone hit so close to home. I lost my father 6 years ago - and it brought up so many memories - i was bawling. The previews for next week look very realistic as well - as you just want to feel alive.
With all the negativity around Isaiah this week - i wonder if he'll be staying and if not - how will they handle that? It'll be interesting to see how it pans out.
This is one of the best shows worth watching!!!
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Jan 19, 2007 8:49 AM
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I think the whole George storyline was incredible. Period
One minor flaw. I was not so imperssed with Callie walking out of her surgery. That was an important surgery that she was in the middle of. That girl's life was on the line and I feel like she should have been responsible and completed it. I know that if it was me on the table, I would not be happy that my surgeon walked out of my surgery to support a friend. I know it's a tough call but Heather had definate life in front of her and deserved Callie attentions.
I was a little upset that Addison did have an abortion. I find it hard to reconcile the fact that she aborted a child with the fact that she saves babies lives. Though I can't understand personally I could sort of grasp where she was coming from. She made a mistake, she was staying with mark to try and prove that she did not loose her husband for nothing, and getting pregnant probably brought it all to a head. The person you love is gone, the person you are with is a cheating slob, and there is no way you can get your life back with a child. In the end it's a selfish call in my opinion. But I can see her logic.
Whatever the case, I'm loving me some Alex/Addison.
I'm not that impressed with the Mere storyline. Or Meredith/Derek. They are both pretty boring in my opinion.
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Jan 19, 2007 8:52 AM
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Every now and then, I need a good cry. Last night, I definitely got what I needed. Excellent performances by everyone, especially T.R. Knight.
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Jan 19, 2007 8:52 AM
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I was so stuffed up from crying after this show I needed sinus medication. Everyone waiting in the hall in support while they took out the breathing tube, George's brothers asking "What would you do George?", EVERY scene with Mrs. O"Malley, I was sobbing like a baby. (Dave, I loved the reference to your "projectile" tears, so true!)
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Jan 19, 2007 8:57 AM
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OK, I've even just cried while reading YOUR COMMENTS! I cried so hard my cats left the room because my loud sobs were annoying them. My eyes and face is STILL all blotchy at work this morning. You Are Not Alone!
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Jan 19, 2007 9:29 AM
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Brilliant! Many kleexex were needed. I dread that day in my life, my father is my hero. There has never been a performance that pure on TV ever IMO. T.R. Your performance was perfect. Baily getting personally involved, then sobbing after Izzy told her that she "is a surgeon and getting personally involved, is who she is". Kudos to the writers. Hmmmm wonder which episode they will send to the Emmys. Looking forward to the wonderful Loretta Devine next week(hope she is in the show)
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Jan 19, 2007 9:30 AM
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I always keep my Puffs nearby when this show is on. You just KNOW you're going to need them! We had to make the same decision to pull my dad off life support so this episode had me BAWLING!! (Though they don't leave the monitors hooked up so you don't really know the second "it" happens.) TR Knight is a wonderful actor and I'm surprised he's not been discovered sooner. He also seems to be a wonderful human being. I saw him on Ellen the other day and the poor boy looked so uncomfortable talking about that whole nonsense again. I love me some Ellen and I know she was just trying to help him get some closure publicly. It's just sad that Mr. Washingtons' comments have marred this wonderful show and their shining moment the other night. He would NOT have stood for it if someone had called him the N word!! I'll be glad when ABC does something about it. KUDOS TR KNIGHT!!
I like Addison and Karev together. McSteamy seems to be fizzing out. He's not on much anymore. Though it'd be fine w/ me if they just kept showing the shower scene and pause it! I loved how Bailey needed a moment after inserting the tube in Georges' dad. Brought back that WHOLE va-jay jay scene to me and had me giggling. (That is my favorite line in televsion history!!!)
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Jan 19, 2007 9:38 AM
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LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this episode. I cried like a baby.. TR "McYummy" (as Ellen referred him) Knight deserves some type of an award. He rocked last night. And the interaction between him and Izzie in the kitchen regarding the check, brought me back to her comments after the awards show when she said, she would "throw down" for her friend. For some reason, I saw that friendship in those beginning moments. Great Christina moment at the end since they were at odds about Burke operating on George's father. Hopefully all this bitterness about IW's comments comes to a close. He publicly apologized yesterday so lets put it to rest and move on. I'm saying this because of the Burke/George moment. This is what Grey's Anatomy is about.
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Jan 19, 2007 9:54 AM
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HI Dave...great recap. I was sobbing right along there with you. I would lull you to sleep with "You Are Not Alone" complete with lighter held high! Speaking of music...Grey's always does a great job on that and there were some beautiful, appropriate music choices last night throughout the episode. I particularly loved the soft, slower version of OKGo's "Here It Goes Again" and Regina Spektor's "Fidelity". For more of my thoughts on last night's ep, please check out my blog, TV's Silver Linings.
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Jan 19, 2007 9:56 AM
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What another great episode! George and Christina were great at the end. I lost my father years ago, and have unfortunately had to welcome friends to the club no one is ever ready to join. How great was it that Christina and George have had so much tension and now she's the only one that can truly understand what he's going through.
I loved when Christina told Mere it was weird she was jealous of George losing his dad. How heartbreaking for Christina to hear someone wish they were in that situation when Christina had to face losing her dad at only 9.
I'm glad that Mere and Derek are kind of low key now. It's great to have others shine and nice to not have the same people facing drama.
During the George and Burke scenes all I could think was what great actors they are. There's no way these guys are even close to friends and they pull off amazing work together. I hope Isiah can some how learn, grow, make amends and the show can move on from it without losing Burke's character.
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Jan 19, 2007 10:00 AM
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I think that the folks at Grey's need to buy stock in Kleenex, cause I tell you, they'd make a fortune! I could not, COULD NOT, stop bawling for nearly the whole ep. I've loved George since Day 1 and after last night, if there's a person who doesn't love them some George/T.R., I don't think there's any hope for them. Well written, well acted, well directed, well edited, well everything!! The music was perfect. The acting was superb and this is one of the best, if not the best episode of the season.
Dave, you are DEFINITELY not alone.
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Jan 19, 2007 10:07 AM
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Brilliant episode. I actually think this season is better than the last.
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Jan 19, 2007 10:33 AM
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I also loved last nights episode. It made me cry three times once to an almost sob. I don't know if any of them hit like last week's "He's My Dad" arm clutch moment but regardless, a blubbering mess.
I like that Addison is a realist. She is a peds (is that right or would it be peeds, naw, peds must be right) doctor and a woman with enough common sense to know that a McBaby with McSteamy would be a McStake. If you're going to abort, have faith in your reasons and know you made the right decision without any regret.
Izzie baked again!
I wrote a ton over on my blog about the whole Grey's week of chaos and the whole "F word" and how it made last night different if you care to read about it.
Regardless, a great Grey's!
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Jan 19, 2007 10:44 AM
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