Remember the haunting, possible afterlife image of an Army-clad George O'Malley waiting outside the elevator for Izzie Stevens in the fifth season finale of Grey's Anatomy?

If you're a fan of the show, how can you forget? It was one of the series' most memorable scenes - if not the most memorable since the ABC drama premiered in early 2005.

You won't believe how that scene came about, however. Shonda Rhimes has revealed some new details behind it, including how George even happened to be a part of it.

Follow the link to read all about Season Five's climactic cliffhanger ...

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