Meredith and Lexie's father, Thatcher (they have different mothers) has never contributed much positively to his daughters' lives from the little we've seen on Grey's Anatomy.

Will this Thursday's episode, "No Good at Saying Sorry," be different?

The reformed alcoholic is said to be stopping by Seattle Grace to make amends for his behavior in the past. We'll see how Meredith and Lexie react to this surprise visitor.

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