The case these doctors are about to take on is more than a case. It's an event, and it will test them all.

The Chief discovers that Joe and Walter are gay... and reacts quite awkwardly, albeit supportively.

Richard Webber (James Pickens, Jr.) in "I Will Follow You Into the Dark."

Richard presides over a board meeting at the hospital. Does the Chief want to resign?

Another picture of a stoic Richard Webber, Chief of Surgery at Seattle Grace Hospital. All the hospital's problems ultimately fall to him.

Richard Webber talks to Meredith, Derek and Owen in "Wish You Were Here," which airs January 8, 2009.

It looks like a tense moment between Izzie and Richard in this scene from "Invasion." Could it be that our fave is getting fired, or at least is placed on temporary leave or suspension?

Richard and Owen in a photo from "The Girl with No Name." The episode airs April 19, 2012.

... we had to go there. Sorry.

The chief lays down the law

Derek, Addison, George and Richard share one of the few happy moments on this traumatic day.

Or not. Who knows what Richard is saying here. Not us right now, but when February 18 rolls around, we shall.