‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Season 19, Episode 9 — Love Don’t Cost a Thing

Is a celebration actually a celebration and not using a pooper? The query was rhetorical in Thursday’s Gray’s Anatomy as the residents’ blowout at Mer’s home included within the festivities — cue the unhappy trombone — Simone’s estranged fiancé, Trey. Did she admit to him that, at this level, he was yesterday’s information and Lucas, tomorrow’s? Learn on, and we’ll focus on not solely that turning level however how Blue and Jules spent their fateful night at Gray Sloan and whether or not the discuss was something however small when Teddy and Owen had a double date with Bailey and Ben.

‘TEAM SKYWALKER’ | As “Love Don’t Value a Factor” started, Mika was adorning for the blowout on the interns’ residence whereas, upstairs, Simone and Trey have been having it out over his lack of assist throughout her final job. Nonetheless having it out, actually. (They’d been at it, it appeared, since he arrived.) Overhearing the combat, Mika reassured Lucas that he nonetheless had a shot with Simone.  It had not been misplaced on Yasuda that “you two have been seconds away from boning final evening.” When Simone and Trey lastly talked for a second moderately than yelled, he requested if he’d waited too lengthy to return after her and attempt to make issues proper. Dodging the query, she stated that she simply needed to have enjoyable on the celebration… however was quickly admitting that she’d missed him, too, and kissing him. (Hurry, Lucas. Hurry.)

Because the bash acquired underway, Taryn inspired Levi to get laid. Nevertheless it seemed an increasing number of like she may get fortunate as a substitute. (Hello, Mika!) By and by, Trey misplaced extra floor with Simone by dissing the brand new mates that she thought of “my folks” and dissing Gray Sloan’s residency program. She was nonetheless steamed over that when Lucas pleaded his case, telling her how good she was in a beautiful, heartfelt manner. Simone was so moved that garments have been coming off earlier than the industrial break. “Child, I’m sorry for what I stated,” Trey pleaded from the opposite aspect of the door. “I’ll be higher.” Aw, rattling. The unwitting c–k-block labored. “If you happen to love him,” Lucas suggested as he re-dressed, “it’s best to combat for him.” Did she love him? Her non-answer was reply sufficient for the clearly better option. So as to add insult to damage, she needed to examine behind the door to see that Trey was gone earlier than leaving the bed room. “Now you may say you’re sorry,” Lucas huffed. Rattling — so shut!

Downstairs, as Trey stole away Simone, Mika took Taryn to see the opening within the roof. Exterior, Levi was approached by a touring nurse named Carlos. Flirtatious from the get-go, he’d even introduced his personal drinks. “I work manner too laborious to drink no matter surgical interns can afford.” Later, Simone admitted that she’d spent so many nights ready for Trey to indicate up on her doorstep. “What modified?” he requested. “Nothing,” she stated. (Ugh! Simone!) In response, Trey acquired down on one knee and re-proposed to her as a devastated Lucas seemed on. (Go get a few of Carlos’ higher beer, man.)

‘I KNEW I SHOULD HAVE PICKED UP MORE WINE’ | At Owen and Teddy’s, she was chagrinned to be taught as Ben and Bailey have been on their manner over that Allison had bitten Pru once more. When Altman and Hunt’s visitors arrived, the stress was thick. “She’s exhausted after at some point of doing the job that we did for years,” Owen cracked to Bailey. Finally, dialog skirted the biting challenge… however Teddy rapidly steered it away. “Are you able to assist me within the kitchen?” Teddy requested. “Can’t,” Owen cracked. “Don’t have a license.” Over dinner, as Bailey requested if Teddy had seemed over the resumés for a brand new chief of trauma, Owen was shocked to be taught that his spouse wasn’t hiring an interim chief however a everlasting one. “It is a enterprise resolution,” she stated, “so take care of it.” When the couple launched right into a efficiency of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Bailey hollered at them to get assist — and advised Ben to get the pie she’d introduced.

‘DON’T KILL ANYONE’ | Listening to concerning the Ivor Lewis process for which Blue could be scrubbing in with Maggie the next morning, Jules acquired herself added to the O.R. — if she wasn’t drained after her in a single day shift. However lengthy earlier than surgical procedure might start on affected person Natalia, she suffered a grand mal seizure, and Amelia found that she wanted a unique process, urgently and immedlately. When Blue and Jules introduced Natalia and husband Elliot the consent kind, Kwan requested how deep in debt the couple was. Listening to how unhealthy off they have been, Blue advised that they divorce — Natalia may qualify for extra insurance coverage, and it’d defend what few property they’ve from the medical payments that have been piling up. Listening to this, Maggie chewed out Blue. Earlier than, the affected person’s mind was bleeding. “Now her mind is bleeding, and he or she’s arguing along with her husband.” Alone with Elliot, Jules suggested him that if he cherished his spouse sufficient to marry her, he might love her sufficient to divorce her. Not solely did Elliot conform to the tactic, he and Natalia had essentially the most romantic, heartbreaking “breakup” ceremony ever. (If there had even been any earlier than.) Since Maggie uninvited Blue from the surgical procedure, even though his thought had been sensible, solely Jules was within the O.R. when Amelia operated. (Knock wooden, it seemed like Natalia may make it… not less than by means of this primary process.)

‘MY ANXIETY HOVERS AROUND AN EIGHT WHEN I’M NOT IN LABOR’ | In different developments, Amelia made plans for a go to from Kai. (Boy, has that relationship been moved to the again of the again burner.) After Amelia dropped Scout with Hyperlink, who had been egged by some Tank followers, he and Jo tended to a pregnant lady whose spouse was N/A as she went into labor. Because the episode drew to a detailed, Bailey, alone with Ben, referred to as him on the resentment she’d been sensing from him. What was it about? They’d been doing so nicely earlier than she went again to work, he confessed. However she was prioritizing their household, she argued. To be continued… Fairly than let Lucas grieve what might have been, Mika pumped up a jam and acquired him dancing along with her and Taryn whereas, outdoors, Levi made out with Carlos. Catching Blue bringing Elliot breakfast, Maggie barked at him anew, prompting him to elucidate what his household had been by means of when his mom was dying. Off that interplay, Maggie requested Richard how he knew that his and Catherine’s tough patch was solely a patch. There had nonetheless been love beneath all of it, he stated, including that he was certain that his daughter and Winston would work by means of their points. As Jo marveled at how great Hyperlink had been all evening and contemplated how Amelia had given him up, his babymama stated that he hadn’t been proper for her… however possibly he was proper for Jo.

So, what did you consider the episode? Are you lacking Mer? On a scale of “Under no circumstances” to “OMG, a lot,” how a lot? And the way annoyed have been you that Simone walked out on Lucas?