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We were told things would be “heating up” between Addison and Sam on Private Practice, and last week's Grey's Anatomy crossover episode definitely delivered on that front.

Mark Sloan was the "additional complication" teased for the pair last week, as his (naked) appearance in L.A. made Sam jealous. But now that he's gone, is the path cleared?

Not even close. Pete has also been rumored to be back in the mix. Star Kate Walsh won't reveal much more than that, but does say this about the future of Addison and Sam:

“I love the dynamic between them,” she says. “I think it’s very natural that these two people who are close, who end up running a business together as well as living next door to each other and hanging out would want to explore a relationship.”

The dynamic between these two is an interesting one.

But, she observes, “there’s a huge, massive obstacle in the fact he used to be married to her best friend.” That's definitely a potential snag, but will it stop them? Should it?

We'd guess that whatever feelings might be there, Maya's bombshell dropped on her parents tonight (see sneak previews) will put romance on the back burner for now.

What do you think? Should Addison and Sam couple up?

Below are some sneak preview clips from this week's all-new episode of Private Practice, "Best Laid Plans," and a controversial topic is very much at the forefront.

ABC has become a standard-bearer for diversity and pushing the proverbial envelope when it comes to taboo subjects such as racism or same-sex stereotyping.

How will it handle abortion this week?

In the intense sneak peek below, Naomi demands that Addison perform one on her 15-year-old pregnant daughter, Maya. Then she lets out some frustration ...

Wow. We knew Naomi wasn't going to take it well as soon as Maya told Addison she was knocked up at the end of "Another Second Chance." But this? Amazing.

Follow the jump for three more clips from this week's Private Practice. In one of them, Addison tries to let Sam and Naomi in on Maya's big secret gently ...

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Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice spoilers don't always intertwine, but tonight, when the characters from both are on screen (and hooking up) with each other, they do!

Below are a couple of excerpts from EW's spoiler Q&A this morning.

We suggest if you are looking to keep the events of this evening a surprise, particularly involving the romantic dalliances of Dr. McSteamy, you not read past the picture ...

The last such moment we may see for awhile.

• Things will heat up between Sam and Addison on Private Practice. Starting this evening, when he gets jealous of Mark, and again in February.
• Their guilty consciences will prove a major obstacle, however, as will the added complication involving another doctor waiting in the wings!
• Mark and Lexie are over. Done. The lovers will break things off this week, but their single status doesn’t really become official 'til next week.
• That's when word of their respective dalliances comes to light. Interestingly, someone’s reportedly not as upset by this as you might think.
• Katherine Heigl returns to the set in late February, so Izzie should likely be back on a regular basis in episodes airing in March or April.

Thoughts? Theories? Opinions? Who is the other doctor waiting in the wings for Sam or Addison? Is Mark not the only one doing the cheating on Lexie?

Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice return tomorrow night on ABC, and from the sneak previews and extended promo we've seen, there's little doubt Mark and Addison, well ...

Let's just say that it looks like old habits die hard for these two in the Grey's Anatomy-Private Practice crossover event. You're either going to love it or be kind of creeped out.

While much of the focus on the Mark-Addison relations has centered on what that means for Mark and Lexie, has anyone thought to consider how it might impact Sam Bennett?

According to TV Guide, Sam's "jealousy will turn to regret, as he kicks himself for turning down Addison's previous overture." Wow. Maybe they're not ready to be just friends!

You missed your chance, Sam!

The Grey's rumor mill is also active with reports of Callie being sick. Eeek!

For the record: Callie is not dying. She just has chicken pox and will be nursed quickly back to health ... by Arizona! Not the hot Calzona action we hoped for, but still cute!

Elsewhere on the health front, though, the news is not so open-and-shut. A rumor that Owen's terrible post-traumatic stress disorder will flare up again is no laughing matter.

"We haven't seen much of it yet, but that doesn't go away," Kevin McKidd says. "My hope is we see him be able to deal with it in a more self-sufficient, non-destructive way."

He adds: "I think Teddy coming back churns up a lot of that stuff."

During last night's Brothers & Sisters episode, ABC ramped up its promo for the Grey's Anatomy-Private Practice crossover event this Thursday with a 45-second advertisement.

While we've seen a lot of these snippets from the much anticipated 2010 debuts of both Shonda Rhimes series already, they've never been packaged quite this dramatically.

Or in the case of Mark and Alex, nakedly.

The promo for "Blink" and "Another Second Chance" leaves little doubt that more than one relationship may be in peril along with the life of Mark's pregnant daughter.

If you missed it, we posted a huge photo gallery for both episodes as well as five sneak previews this weekend. Check out the promo below and share your comments:

Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice both return to ABC this coming Thursday, and when they do, the worlds of Shonda Rhimes will collide in a crossover once again.

In the 9 p.m. slot, Mark flies Addison to Seattle to help with a difficult procedure on his pregnant daughter, Sloan (Leven Rambin), on an all-new Grey's Anatomy.

Meanwhile, Owen questions Teddy’s motives re: Cristina, and Derek’s suspicions are raised when the Chief recruits Meredith to assist with a high profile operation.

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In the 10 p.m. slot, Mark follows Addison back to California to continue Sloane's treatment, while Dell and Naomi struggle to raise their children under the same roof, and Violet and Cooper disagree on how to treat a patient on Private Practice.

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The Grey's Anatomy-Private Practice crossover is in full swing come January 14, with Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) at the center of both personal and professional drama.

With daughter Sloan (yes, that's her name, and Leven Rambin plays her) pregnant, Mark seeks the help of ex-flame Addison (Kate Walsh) when complications arise.

What this crossover means is very bad news ... at least if you're fans of Mark and Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh), who have been getting more and more serious of late. 

When Grey’s and Private Practice return from their holiday breaks with back-to-back episodes, Mark and Addison will be “Knocking boots ’til the cows come home.”

And there's more. He also adds that as far as Lexie goes, "let’s just say Mark may not be the only one doing a little two-timing." Theories and comments welcome!

Remember this, Grey's Anatomy fans? Better get ready for another dose!

Get ready for a double shot of Private Practice!

Two episodes, "The Parent Trap" and "Blowups," will air back-to-back tomorrow evening on ABC. The titles are telling. In the former, Sam and Naomi must cope with their teenage daughter growing up too fast, while Addison has to contend with the Captain.

The latter? Well, you can take it literally.

"We all knew some sh!t was going down," Chris Lowell told E!, and he wasn't kidding. Dell’s home explodes, landing both his wife Heather and their daughter in the hospital.

“When it first happens, there’s total panic and hysteria,” Lowell teased.

That's nothing compared to when the cause of the blast is revealed, he says: “It rocks Dell’s world in a bad way. After this episode, he completely loses faith in a lot of things.”

Our guess? Heather's a meth dealer.

Click to enlarge more Private Practice pics from tomorrow night's twin bill and tell us what you think we can expect from the Grey's Anatomy spinoff now and down the road ...

Private Practice is about to get a whole lot McSteamier.

As you probably know by now if you're a fan of the ABC Grey's Anatomy spinoff, somebody from that show is traveling to L.A. from Seattle to appear in an upcoming episode.

That someone has ties to star Kate Walsh (Addison).

“You’ll get a taste of what you love with Addison and Sloan [Eric Dane],” Kadee Strickland, who plays Charlotte, told TV Guide. "We know their relationship is never simple."

Their relationship, as well as the upcoming crossover is, however, "always fun to watch. They have great chemistry together. It’s really cool having him come over.”

What was it like having Dane on their set for a change?

“He kept saying, ‘Everyone’s so nice!’ I think it’s great, You never know, because he has his home [at Grey’s Anatomy]. I’m sure he feels safe and nice there and now he gets to come over. It’s like he just changed schools. He’s a very sweet man.”

The crossover is believed to center on Mark's teenage daughter, played by Leven Rambin, who revealed herself on last week's episode of Grey's. She also revealed that she's pregnant, a possible tie-in with Mark and neo-natal surgeon Addison.

As for Charlotte, Strickland loves where her storyline is headed.

“This whole sexology thing that I get to do? It runs the gamut from trannies to sexual dysfunction. I have tons of stuff to play with. I can’t wait!”

This Thursday's episode of Private Practice might not place Addison in a life-threatening situation or have her awkwardly make out with Sam, but that doesn't mean it isn't loaded with interesting storylines.

Addison's father, played by Stephen Collins, pays his daughter a surprise visit. There's also a marriage intervention and - as the clip below depicts - an arrest...

As always, TV Fanatic will recap and review the episode in depth.

For now, click on the photos below for an early look at scenes from "Sins of the Father."