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• Rise Up (11/21/2008)

  I love this show but agree that it has been lacking the past few seasons. I honestly think that after Isaiah Washington left, the writing went downhill. I don't know if that's because Burke was such a central character and they had to change the direction of the show too much, but I have seen a difference.

  One of the reasons I love this show, besides the personal lives of the main characters, is the side stories of the patients. This episode reminded me of the older shows with heartwrenching stories of patients. I often wonder, though, why none of the main characters respond or reflect much on what they learn/see from the patients. I realize they are doctors that aren't supposed to get attached, but I wonder why lessons can't be taken from those people. The older couple in this episode had the kind of love that every character on the show seems to long for. Yes, on the outside it seems like they just want sex, but I believe the characters are searching for lifelong intimacy (even Sloan). Their quests get them into all sorts of messes, but they are still longing for a love that will last. The older couple had that. The pain of the man as he tried to bring his wife back to life was so heartbreaking. I know only Bailey and Shepherd saw this, and I hope it translates to Bailey's marriage.

  I know the show needs the sex and the drama to survive ratings but I am glad the writers include those stories of normal people - living their lives and experiencing huge loss and heartache. The relationship of the old man and old woman is the kind of relationship that I want - not one like Derek and Meredith.