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October 5, 2006: Sometimes a Fantasy
As the title of the episode indicates, "Sometimes a Fantasy" is an effective way to open an episode of this show. So funny to see the three of them (supposedly) naked in bed together — smiling Meredith in the middle of Finn and Derek. This dating thing was a nice way for Ellen Pompeo to finally get a chance to show off that smile of hers, after several seasons of sorrow. I liked seeing Meredith as a giddy girl declaring that "Dating is fun!" and telling Derek and then Finn: "I had a dream about you last night." Sandra Oh did a hilarious job playing the Ethel Mertz role reacting in the background to Meredith's conversations with her men and her "She's dating everyone with a pulse" reference was great.
Guest star Abigail Breslin (awesome in Little Miss Sunshine) was perfectly cast as the little girl who thought she was a superhero, but actually had a chromosomal condition where she couldn't feel pain. I loved that what Bailey said to Alex during the girl's surgery — "Pain's there for a reason" — reflected on Alex, as it inspired him to perk up Izzie. After Izzie spent the entire day standing outside staring at the hospital, Alex asked her: "Where does it hurt?" Izzie: "Everywhere." Alex: "Maybe it hurts for a reason." Since he can sometimes be a coldhearted snake, it's good to see his softer side. Speaking of which, Alex also took a cue from George, usually his nemesis, and borrowed George's Green Lantern reference to cheer up the little girl.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as well for the man (Gabriel Casseus) who had to get half his brain removed to stop his multiple seizures. Such a sad scene when he couldn't remember his wife (Lanai Chapman) or his baby's name. As for the smart-aleck decathlon-runner patient (Jack Conley) whom Callie encouraged to have ankle-replacement surgery, what a rude awakening when George showed the guy the dead body of the old man whose ankle he was scheduled to get: That "old man" was actually two years younger than him!
I cracked up at the scene when Alex, Cristina and George watched from a distance the Meredith-Finn lunch and Alex and Cristina placed bets to see if Derek interrupted it. Cristina's narration was the best: "Oh, you funny vet!" Of course, you knew Derek was going to put a stop to it in his own "sneaky snake" way.
Other highlights:
- George asking Meredith to kick Callie out.
- Callie dropping the towel after George said it was his, followed by the facial expressions of George and Meredith.
- Eric Dane being made a series regular. Seeing his name along with the others in the opening credits made me smile. Cheating in a marriage is bad. Bad! But come on. Can you blame Addison for choosing to cheat with McSteamy? Yes, I know she's not "cheating" now, but we can all see now why she cheated then.
- Dr. Webber being against Izzie returning, adding more realism to the situation. I agree with all of you who said, "That would never happen — she could never get her old job back in real life." But since I like Izzie, I'll allow it. (Yes, it's only a TV show.)
- Cristina telling Meredith that Burke spends too much time "playing with himself... and not in a good way."
- Burke bonding with Izzie outside: "Coming or going?" Izzie: "I don't know." Burke: "Me neither."
- Cristina reluctantly deciding to support Burke's decision to take a leave of absence. You can tell she was inspired when the wife of the brain-surgery guy was told: "He can't do this without your support."
- George finally telling Callie he's not ready to live with her (but Callie calling George a "toddler" was not cool).
- Meredith walking into the room and finding Addison in tears and Addison telling her to please pick a different floor and that she needs "a moment or two" away from her.
- The ending where Addison, Callie, Webber and McSteamy simultaneously checked in (or checked their messages at or checked back in) to the same hotel.
The one scene I didn't care for was the one towards the end when Derek was walking Meredith to her doorstep and Finn showed up with ice cream as if he was waiting and lurking. I don't like him being that desperate for Meredith and giving off a stalker vibe. But what redeemed it a bit was Meredith's frustrated reaction that included: "Damn it! I want to feel like a freakin' lady!"
Can't wait until next week.
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Oct 6, 2006 7:04 AM
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Not sure how I felt after watching this episode. I liked the show but I don't have that memorable moment. I'm a little peeved at Addison. The crocidle tears is a joke, does anyone remember at Christmas time when Derek told Addison that Meredith wasn't a fling that he loved her. Regardless of living with Derek, Addison was always in competition with Meredith. And did Addison really want to save her marriage, it took her a whole 5 minutes to call McSteamy to her hotel.
George made me a little mad, who does he think he is...Callie is head over heels for him and he was more of the geek boy of the group and now he thinks he's Alex!
It is nice to see multiple sides to Alex, I was hoping his bathroom romp would be in last nights show!
I'm loving Izzie and the sweater! Very much looking forward to her meeting with Denny's father next week!
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Oct 6, 2006 8:46 AM
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Oh, I thought it was great - LOVED the opening! How fun! We're back to having more patients in the mix, their stories interweaved with our docs are always good. I don't think George was wrong in feeling overwhelmed by Callie. He's probably not dated enough to now how to deal with talking things out but she was definitely over the top on some things. I still like her though! We got to see good things and not-so-good things about them all and that is always entertaining. I don't think McVet was being stalkerish...he was just giving payback for the interrupted lunch. Loved the ending, too... and, can't wait to see what we learn from Denny's dad next week.
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Oct 6, 2006 9:53 AM
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Love the show. HATED this episode!
I really can't stand all the frothing over Meredith. Izzie standing outside ALL DAY was dumb. But McSteamy made it all better. He is the sole reason I stayed tuned in last night.
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Oct 6, 2006 9:57 AM
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I'm feeling a little underwhelmed by Season 3 so far.
I hate the Izzie storyline and truly hope she can't just walk back into Seattle Grace and rejoin the program. Let's see her mourn first then decide whether she even wants to be a surgeon.
I loved Meredith's rant to the boys at the end of the night but hated just about everything else leading up to it. Where did the chemistry between McVet and Mere go from last season? We all know he doesn't stand a chance. Then what? Is she going to be with Derek? That's boring without conflict.
While I'm ranting about things I don't like...Addy and McSteamy have no chemistry either. I'm so excited Eric Dane is a regular now but I hope they find another storyline for McSteamy.
What I loved about last night was the seizure patient. It broke my heart when he couldn't remember his baby's name. The look of frustration and almost panic was heartwrenching.
I think Grey's needs to spend a bit more time in the hospital then away from it. For interns who work 70-80 hrs a week they aren't there much anymore.
Oh, one last thing...the same hotel...Please!
Feel free to disagree with everything I just said.
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Oct 6, 2006 9:58 AM
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More McSteamy! That's all I've got to say.
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Oct 6, 2006 10:00 AM
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I didn't think Addison's tears were fake. She was crying in a closet on a floor where she didn't expect Meredith to be, and even on the same floor she wouldn't expect one of the other doctor's to open a cleaning closet. Yes, she was getting it on with McSteamy, but she is still in mourning for her marriage.
I didn't see Finn's lurking as desperation. I think Meredith read it right. It was more about payback to Derek than being about Meredith.
I want Izzie back too, so I'll overlook the utter impossibility of her being forgiven for her actions.
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Oct 6, 2006 10:03 AM
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I completely agree with the above statement by Dorothy KS. Having Izzie stand outside the hospital for an entire day was as stupid as having her lay on the bare bathroom floor for an entire day!! I love Izzie, but what the heck are they doing to her? And who can possibly believe that Meredith deserves the attention of these two hot guys??? On the other hand, I love Addison and McSteamy. Although I can't stand Meredith and don't wish her to be with McDreamy, McSteamy seems to be a better partner for her. And what a smile! Love George and his confusion, although I like Callie too. Hope they work this out.
All the other storylines were good, as usual.
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Oct 6, 2006 10:05 AM
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Loved the opening - Mer, Der & McVet in bed - no wonder she was smiling almost all through last night's episode. George is such a wuss - Callie is too much woman for him - maybe she should hook up with someone like Alex! Mrs. Burke was right, Cristina IS selfish, Although she did have some good lines last night. Loved the conversations between Burke/Izzy and Izzy/Alex. I thought for sure the seizure guy was gonna DROP the baby - I was SCREAMING at my TV for Cristina/wife to TURN AROUND! And is there really only ONE hotel in all of Seattle?
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Oct 6, 2006 10:11 AM
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overall, this epi was alright. i guess i was pining for more action btw addi & mark.
and i'm glad to see a softer side of alex now.
love prestina -- cannot believe christina hack'd the chicken in one take. that takes skill!
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Oct 6, 2006 10:15 AM
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One thing I wanted to add to my above post...With Izzie standing outside, it should've been raining!
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Oct 6, 2006 10:18 AM
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My favorite line of the night: after Derek brings her coffee and Finn brings her a muffin, Meredith says "I'm dating..... and it involves snacks!" Just a funny line that made me giggle!
I love this show no matter what, and I'm glad that they fixed Mer's hair and have her smile a bit more, but what's up with her mom? Shouldn't we get back to that story again at some point? Will her estranged dad ever come back in the picture?
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Oct 6, 2006 10:27 AM
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Time to kill the Izzie storyline!! Way overdone.....and fyi, it's Green Lantern (not Hornet). 
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Oct 6, 2006 10:28 AM
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This is the third episode I've watched of this show, and I am not impressed. Dumb dialogue and stupid characters, I was expecting something great since everyone talks about this show, but it is mediocre and dull!
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Oct 6, 2006 10:39 AM
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Christina is not my favorite person. She is way competitive even for a surgeon, often selfish, sometimes clueless about other peoples feelings. However, that closing scene with her and Burke made the whole episode for me. Burke is hurting, depressed and afraid that his career is over. Christina sees the arrogant master surgeon that in her own weird twisted way she loves dearly transforming into a puddle of self pity. So she brings home whole chickens, hacks one in half with a cleaver, and says "put it back together!"
Yah just gotta love it!
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Oct 6, 2006 11:00 AM
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