Drama: Grey's Anatomy S8 E18

So... I've been following Grey's Anatomy since the very very beginning. (Notes: This entry is more about thoughts and how this show relates to real life problems. Therefore, the layout is a bit different from my other posts since this is an ongoing show.) I love how there's a "lesson" in every episode. It is also a show that gets me thinking. This episode, in particular, has me thinking on a few topics.

For one, Morgan (the intern with the preemie) is becoming more and more attached to Karev due to Karev being her preemie son's doctor and the struggles they faced together. Karev, however, soon learns that he needs to be a cold, "dead, freaking mouse" while Morgan is texting him all day. Which begs me to think... Is Morgan just "seeing" things that aren't there? Some people form bonds that are inappropriate or not good for themselves. In this case, Morgan seeks comfort from Karev and seems to think there is more to the relationship besides just attending/intern or doctor/patient's family. How can we avoid making fools of ourselves and not fall into that trap?

The choices of life and death. Morgan must choose if she wants to give her son an extensive surgery or to choose AND (allow natural death). By choosing the surgery, her son will have a difficult life. "Is it ok for him to be in pain everyday? Is it ok for him to need a feeding tube for the rest of his life? Is it ok if he can't run, climb or crawl?" The old argument... quality of life. It is a tough decision.

Yang and Hunt's marriage is on the line. The episode before, we find out that Hunt has cheated on Yang and she is hurt and mad about it. This makes me think about how people forgive people who cheat on them? Is it even possible for a relationship to last afterwards - after the trust has been betrayed? Do people really change their cheating ways? Things to ponder about...

Lexie still seems to still have a thing for Sloan. Sloan, however, is considering taking the new step with his new girlfriend (whom, I can't remember the name of). She freaks about it and Shepherd tells her that there may be residual feelings there, but she needs to reevaluate whether or not Lexie wants Sloan back and not because he is happy with somebody else. Food for thought: It is difficult to see someone you used to date happy with someone else when you are not. But , it isn't a good idea to get in between that relationship just because you are jealous...

This is just plain sad... An old couple are vacationing and it is soon their anniversary. The man has a heart attack and needs surgery while the woman is waiting for the news. She speaks to Altman about how they faced a lion today and it isn't time for her husband to die, so please don't make her a widow. Altman, being a new widow herself, feels for the poor woman and tells her not worry because she is very good at her job. After a great successful surgery, she goes to tell the wife... only to find the woman has died. This forces a reminder of how suddenly, things can change. The poor man wakes up to find his wife has passed away un-expectantly. We must always live life to the fullest.