Grey's Anatomy Round Table: "Hook, Line and Sinner"
Welcome to TV Fanatic's Grey's Anatomy Round Table, in which our illustrious panel discusses hot topics and burning questions from last night and beyond.
Topics for our "Hook, Line and Sinner" Round Table Q&A include memorable Grey's Anatomy quotes, Calzona's future, Derek's decision, April's role and more ...
1. What was your favorite Grey's Anatomy quote from the episode?
L.J. Gibbs: I loved Derek's response to Mark lamenting that he's losing his child: "Sloane's your child. You're not going to lose her." Rather than tell him he was being ridiculous or overreactive, Derek cut straight to what really mattered.
M.L. House: Three-way short, simple tie: "I'm a cardiothoracic whore." - Yang. "Learn how to fish yourself." - Richard. "I shave my legs ... sometimes." - Mer.
Mrs. Northman: Derek: "I can't staff this office because she is Hunt's friend and your flavor of the month. I think Derek is making a fine chief. I am happy that his first choice wasn't Teddy and was the better choice for the hospital."
2. Did Sloane (the younger) ultimately make the right decision?
L.J. Gibbs: When Mark said she's a good kid with good instincts, audible laughter emenated from our sofa. That pretty much sums it up ... adoption can be a good thing.
M.L. House: Yes, although it was interesting that they did this story line because I actually know adoptive parents-to-be who this recently happened to - the birth parent changed her mind in that 48-hour window. Doesn't that seem unfair?
Mrs. Northman: I am having a hard time with this one. Much as I believe that the adoptive parents would be the most rational and responsible choice - I also believe that there is nothing in this world like the bond between a biological mother and child.
That is why there are so many adopted children that go searching later in life for their "real" parent. It would be one thing if she was so certain, but it seemed like Sloane was hesitant. In the end, I do think Sloane was nowhere near ready to be a mom... so I guess it was the right decision.
3. Did Derek make the right decision for the cardio position?
L.J. Gibbs: It's not that I'm on Team Evans, it's that I'm on Team Der. Much as it sucked that Teddy was his second choice (and I'm not upset she ended up getting it), it says a lot about Derek's character and how much he values his responsibility as Chief.
M.L. House: Yes. No offense to certain other characters, but Evans clearly stood out. Giving it to the Teddy Bear just because of personal connections would be unprofessional.
Mrs. Northman: Teddy was his second choice. Evans was his first. Yes, I think his choice in Evans was correct.
4. Will Callie acquiesce to Arizona regarding the baby issue?
L.J. Gibbs: You can it's eating away at her. I don't think Cal should acquiesce necessarily, but maybe give it time. They haven't been together that long. Just enjoy each other.
M.L. House: Nope. This is going to drive them apart. Maybe they'll get back together eventually, maybe even with a baby, but this season, I can see this ending in a breakup.
Mrs. Northman: Well - aren't we using 10 pt words! I hope Callie doesn't. She would make a great mother someday and it doesn't seem like Arizona will budge on this one for Callie - so why does Callie have to be the one to make the sacrifice?
BABY BRAWL: Team Arizona or Team Callie?
5. Will Lexie end the season with Mark, Alex, or neither?
L.J. Gibbs: With a nod to recent Grey's Anatomy spoilers suggesting Mark's hookup with Reed ultimately drives him back to Lexie, I don't know if that means right away. This season might end with an Alex, Mark and Lexie cliffhanger love triangle.
M.L. House: Lark. Slexie. Call 'em what you want ... just bring 'em back!
Mrs. Northman: I am hoping she stays with Alex. I am interested in seeing where their relationship goes.
6. Will April be a game-changer?
L.J. Gibbs: Great question. They've done a nice job planting the seeds for something with April ... otherwise why would she even be back on the show? There's a difference between a crush and acting on it, though ... what could she really do?
M.L. House: No. Maybe she'll come on too strong and overstep her boundaries and Derek will have to let her go, but I can't see anything truly "game change" worthy.
Mrs. Northman: If you read my Grey's Anatomy review, then you know where I stand on this one. I definitely think April will be the game changer. It has been building up very quietly over the last few episodes - from her going into Meredeth's closet to get some clothes to her confrontation with Lexie... I bet she is going to at the very least try to do something that will change the lives of one or many on the show.
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May 3rd, 2010 12:37 AM
Callie and Arizona blow me away each episode. They just keep getting better and better. They are tackling these deal-breaker issues and it's great to see a couple actually struggle over something like this instead of having to do with emotionally driven cheating. I think this is a real issue and it's nice to see that they are having such a hard time just breaking up over it since they are so in love with one another. I'm pulling for them in the end, one of the best parts of the show in my opinion!
Rank: Regular Character
May 2nd, 2010 11:25 PM
Interestingly enough we learnt more about Mark in this episode. He said his mother is dead and that his father isn't gonna get off the couch anytime soon, he has no brothers or sisters, Sloane Riley and her son are all he has as a family
Rank: Guest Star
May 2nd, 2010 1:13 AM
I'm just gonna talk about Callie/Arizona for now.
I don't honestly see them getting over this, at least without one character compromising herself. They both love each other but have different views on what they want to do with their lives, which is really unfortunate but it happens in real life all the time. This is heartbreaking but I'm glad the writers didn't make Arizona just go "Oh my gosh, Callie, you're right, my brother HAS been making me weird about babies!" because I was kinda skeptical because Arizona doesn't seem all that damaged to me at all. I'm also glad that Arizona didn't let Callie just give up. I really want Calzona to work but it doesn't look good. And I don't think you need to be damaged to not want kids. Some people don't want the responsibility - kids make them uncomfortable, or their lifestyles aren't capable of fitting a baby in. You shouldn't have to compromise who you are just because society expects you to have children. So even though on one hand I reall
May 1st, 2010 8:46 AM
1. What was your favorite Grey's Anatomy quote from the episode?
There were so many, they all had good ones this time! I have to go with Arizona, cause I'm totally with her (the woman is always right, it is almost annoying. Almost!). But then it's still hard to choose, cause I loved her Mr. Midlifecrisis speech (touché) and her "don'ts" made me cry (not really a quote though).
But alright, the best one: I'm not broken. I'm not some psychodrama. My lack in interest in not having a child is not some pathology that you can pat yourself on the back for having diagnosed. I like my life. I like it the way it is and I don't want it to change. A line a lot of people can steal from her. Cause there doesn't always have to be a big, dramatic reason for not wanting kids. Glad they pointed that out!
I also loved the lunchscene and the one in which Derek talked to Mark about Sloane. Other good ones I haven't seen here yet:
Callie: Sangria? That's why I don't get a kid? So I can m
May 1st, 2010 6:36 AM
1. What was your favorite Grey's Anatomy quote from the episode?
many good one but I'll pick a funny one:
Mer to Cris: "I thought teddy was the love of your live"?
Cris: "she is. "I love them both,I am a cardiothoracic whore"
I LOVE cristina! don't know if I would watch it without her.
Also loved:
- Bailey giving lexie that speech
- Lexie standing up to alex
- AZ harsh and heartbreaking 'I am not broken'speech. leading to the don't don't don't.
2. Did Sloane (the younger) ultimately make the right decision?
Of course she did. she is not mature enough to raise a baby. Like Callie said she is still a baby herself. And it made for some good drama for Mark. Although I have to say I was not impressed by dane's drama performances.
3. Did Derek make the right decision for the cardio position?
Evans was his first choice but he didn't want the job. I guess he made the right decision. I don't like that derek didn't value teddy's teacher qualities. I liked Cristina trying to
May 1st, 2010 5:19 AM
1. What was your favorite Grey's Anatomy quote from the episode?
I shave my legs.. sometimes. LOL!!!
2. Did Sloane (the younger) ultimately make the right decision?
I think so.
3. Did Derek make the right decision for the cardio position?
Yes. Think so cause Yang loves Teddy and she is a good mentor for Yang.
4. Will Callie acquiesce to Arizona regarding the baby issue?
I think Callie should cool it with the baby issue. Face it...Callie has never had anyone to love her like AZ does. And if she keeps up with the baby issues she might lose her. Although I did think that AZ might have seen how important the issue was for Callie in the last scene when they was in bed. Maybe AZ will change her mind. I am still believing Shonda that they aren't going to break up. That this is just the bumps in the road that Jessica Capshaw talked about in one of her interviews. She said there will be bumps in the road and they almost break up and then get back together.
5. Will Lexi
May 1st, 2010 2:42 AM
i say go go go go go go go go go go GO AWAYYYYYY APRILLLL!!!!
Rank: Regular Character
May 1st, 2010 1:31 AM
1. What was your favorite Grey's Anatomy quote from the episode?
Not so much a quote but the whole scene, Lexie giving her speech to Alex, and how he maybe damaged and she'll keep her legs closed, just loved it.
2. Did Sloane (the younger) ultimately make the right decision?
The scenes with Sloane and her baby just showed how young she is and she is not ready to be a mom, natural instinct would be to soothe the baby she just laid there like a stuned mullet doing nothing.
3. Did Derek make the right decision for the cardio position?
In the end Derek had to give the permanant contract to Teddy because she was the only one left that wanted it, Derek should tell Teddy how close she came to losing her job.
4. Will Callie acquiesce to Arizona regarding the baby issue?
Sadly yes I think she will only because she really loves Arizona. Arizona says she's not broken, but to feel that passionate about not wanting a baby, something happened to her, was Arizona forced to have
Rank: Recurring Character
April 30th, 2010 10:14 PM
Wait no one picked the one where Jackson was making fun of April? Hahah.
"I'm pretty sure they said fish hook, Chief Shepherd. But if I'm wrong you can spank me. Oh, Chief Shepherd, I do hope I'm wrong."
Okay that answered question 1. :)
2. Did Sloane (the younger) ultimately make the right decision?
Yes. But it was so heart-breaking seeing Mark give his grandkid to two other people right after he was talking to him about being a Sloan. D: D: D: But Callie was there and I sense something coming from them. I don't know but I've seen way too many people around me (and in movies/shows) and the signs of... something more than friendship is obvious. I'm a romantic by heart. :)
3. Did Derek make the right decision for the cardio position?
I have my fave ships and Crowen is definitely one of them. Evans seems like a cool guy and all but I love drama. Which is why I watch this show. But I don't want them extending this love triangle too far. D: And like I said above about havin
April 30th, 2010 9:38 PM
I know some people think Arizona is forcing Callie to bend for her, but if you really think about it, Arizona never asked Callie to give up her dreams of having babies. She never tried to "fix" Callie. And she never ever questioned Callie's choices.
I think Arizona knows the baby issue is gonna cause a lot of tension, but i dont think she ever tried to "change" Callie. I think when she said "I thought I like having you in my life. I hope I'm not wrong" she was saying it because she felt like Callie was "judging" her because she doesn't want kids. She probably felt insulted (even though that wasn't Callie's intention).
In the last scene, i think it was just Callie unilaterally deciding to bend for AZ. She doesn't want to risk losing her. But judging from AZ's response, i dont think she wants her to do that. I don't think that was ever her objective. She did specifically say "don't" when Callie offered to bend for her. I guess AZ just didn't know how to deal with this fundamental