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    GREY'S ANATOMY

    "Since I've Been Loving You"

    bySachi Adorno-Weatherford

    Sachi Adorno-Weatherford5399 Playa Vista Dr. #E-431Playa Vista, CA [email protected]

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    GREYS ANATOMY

    Since Ive Been Loving You

    ACT ONE

    FADE IN:

    INT. MEREDITH'S ROOM - DAY

    Clad in her pajamas, Meredith sits in her closet, amidst ofpile of clothes and an open cardboard box. She sifts throughthe pile, making faces at the old and often hideous clothesshe picks out and piles into the box.

    MEREDITH (V.O.)Spring cleaning. For some reason,spring is the time weve designated

    to clean up. For some, spring islike New Years: Revisited. Itsthe time we choose to finally, andbegrudgingly, get rid of all of ourjunk, all of the unnecessary stuffthat has inevitably piled up. Maybeits something to do with all thesunshine. Makes us want to feel...lighter.

    MEREDITH (CONTD)(curious)

    What did you do?

    Derek appears from the bathroom, a toothbrush full of foamytoothpaste protruding from his mouth.

    DEREKWhat?

    MEREDITHWhen you left New York, what didyou do? With all your stuff?

    Derek spits out the foam and looks up at his reflection,

    dreading the question so early in the morning.MEREDITH (CONTD)

    I mean, you had a house full ofstuff.

    She surveys a shirt that is a particularly heinous shade oforange and tosses it into the box.

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    MEREDITH (V.O.) (CONTD)Some of us dread this time of yearbecause it forces us to actuallysearch through everything weveallowed to build up. Some of us

    know how hard it really is, to siftthrough the good and the bad, thosedreaded skeletons in our closets.

    MEREDITH (CONTD)Derek?

    He pokes out his head.

    DEREKI left it there.

    She looks at him, incredulous.

    INT. GEORGE'S ROOM - DAY

    Callie and George lie in bed, eyeing each other adoringly.

    MEREDITH (V.O.)Others are happy to just geteverything out.

    Callie smiles, coy.

    CALLIEYou have to promise not to freak

    out.

    MEREDITH (V.O.)To get it off of their chests orout of their hair.

    GEORGETheres nothing you could say thatwould freak me out.

    MEREDITH (V.O.)Unaware that perhaps some skeletons

    are in the closet for a reason.Callie hesitates, then continues when she sees George cannotwait to hear it.

    CALLIEThe person I dated before you,Felice, was --

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    GEORGE(laughing)

    Felice? That sounds like a...

    Callie stares blankly back at him.

    GEORGE (CONTD)Womans name.

    George's smile disappears, understanding.

    INT. ADDISON'S HOTEL ROOM - DAY

    MEREDITHMaybe the skeletons like thecloset.

    Addison lies in bed with Sloan, clearly annoyed. She throws

    off the covers and sits up.

    SLOANAddison.

    ADDISONIts my fault. I should know bynow, right?

    She gets out of bed.

    ADDISON (CONTD)How could I ever expect to talk to

    you about the big issues when wecant even get past the small ones?

    INT. GEORGES ROOM - DAY

    Deep in confused thought, George sits up in bed, the coversthrown off. Callie attempts to put a hand on his shoulder.

    CALLIEGeorge?

    He flinches at her slightest touch, then gets of bed. Callie

    is confounded.CALLIE (CONTD)

    George.

    INT. MEREDITH'S HALLWAY - DAY

    Izzie, coffee in hand, makes her way to the top of the stairsas George stomps out of his room, hastily pulling on hisshirt.

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    CALLIE (O.S.)George!

    George slams the door behind him and stands outsideMerediths door.

    GEORGEMeredith!

    IZZIEAre you OK?

    He ignores her.

    GEORGE(yelling)

    Are we ready to go?

    INT. MEREDITHS ROOM - DAY

    Meredith is now standing, grasping an 80s frock.

    DEREKIts not like everything would havefit into my tiny trailer anyway.

    (re: the dress)What is that?

    MEREDITHMy homecoming dress.

    She points the unfortunate dress accusingly in Dereksdirection.

    MEREDITH (CONTD)The size of your trailer is not thepoint.

    DEREKNo, the point is you had horriblefashion sense in high school,didnt you?

    MEREDITHOh no, you dont get to do that.

    DEREKWhat?

    GEORGE (O.S.)I am brushing my teeth and then weare leaving! Two minutes! I knowyou can hear me!

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    MEREDITHYou dont get to be all cute andfunny and mildly insult me while Iam trying to make a very validpoint.

    DEREKWhich is.

    MEREDITHIm not exactly sure yet, but Ithink it has something to do withhow you just left everything --

    DEREKEverything.

    MEREDITH

    -- Your whole life, without lookingback --

    DEREKNo looking back.

    MEREDITH-- And you are openly admittingthis to your girlfriend withabandonment issues.

    Derek sees her point, softening.

    DEREKI had a good reason for leaving.

    MEREDITHI know. I just cant imagineleaving my whole life, my bestfriends, without ever looking back.

    She plops down once again into the pile, surveying it.

    MEREDITH (CONTD)Its a lot to leave behind.

    INT. BATHROOM - DAY

    George brushes his teeth. Izzie stands in the doorway.

    IZZIEYou can talk to me, if you want.Whatever she said or did --

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    GEORGENo thank you. Stay out of it.

    Callie appears from the bedroom, on a mission. Izzie does notbudge, causing Callie to maneuver around her to see her

    husband.

    CALLIECan we talk about this like adults,please?

    INT. MEREDITHS ROOM - DAY

    A look of clarity has now crossed Merediths face.

    MEREDITHBut you didnt really leave it allbehind, did you? Youre still

    running from it.

    DEREKFrom what? Addison and I tried --

    MEREDITHNot from Addison. From Mark.

    Derek scoffs.

    GEORGE (O.S.)Meredith! Lets go!

    MEREDITHHe McSteamied his way all the wayacross the country --

    DEREKFor Addison.

    MEREDITHMaybe. Maybe for you too. He wasyour best friend and thats notsomething that goes away because heslept with your wife.

    DEREKI think it is. Man Law specificallystates that the act of sleepingwith your best friends wifenegates any prior friendship.

    MEREDITHDid you just say Man Law?

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    GEORGE (O.S.)(frustrated)

    Where are you?

    Derek opens the door, equally frustrated.

    DEREKShes in the closet!

    MEREDITHIm in the closet!

    INT. HALLWAY - DAY

    George gives Callie a death glare and heads for the stairs.

    GEORGE(through clenched teeth)

    Oh well thats just --

    In his exasperation, he misses a step and goes tumbling down

    the stairs.

    At the clatter, Derek and Meredith run out to join Izzie andCallie at the top of the stairs, looking worriedly down.

    George utters a noise of pain.

    INT. SEATTLE GRACE HOSPITAL - ENTRANCE - DAY

    George enters the hospital with a limp, about five stepsahead of Callie.

    CALLIE

    If you would just let me take alook at it.

    GEORGEIm fine!

    A few steps behind Callie are Meredith and Izzie, theresident peanut gallery. Derek trails close behind.

    IZZIE(not quite whispering)

    Do you think something happened in

    bed, maybe? Like maybe she didnt --Callie turns sharply, silencing Izzie. Meredith and Izzieexchange glances as soon as Callies attention returns toGeorge, who wants none of it.

    Cristina approaches, looking spry, already scrubbed in.

    CRISTINAWhy is Bambi limping?

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    MEREDITHThats what we want to know.

    Derek tries to sneak past Meredith, but she is on to him.

    MEREDITH (CONTD)And dont think youre off the hookbecause Im momentarily distractedby Georges lovers spat.

    DEREKOf course not.

    He continues walking, unable to conceal a smirk.

    MEREDITHSeriously.

    Meredith looks at Cristina.

    MEREDITH (CONTD)Seriously.

    Cristina is about to inquire when:

    CHIEF (O.S.)(yelling; urgent)

    We need urgent care! Somebody pageDr. Burke!

    All heads turn toward the sliding doors as a gurney is rushed

    through led by the Chief and a NURSE. On the gurney is apale, unconscious WOMAN, 34.

    Cristina is the first to rush to the bedside.

    CHIEF (CONTD)(to the nurse)

    ...passed out in the parking lot.

    CRISTINAI can assist, Chief. Is she areturning patient?

    The Chief looks at her as if seeing her for the first time.

    CHIEF(hesitant)

    Yeah, shes -- she was Burkes --

    Derek sprints in, a look of recognition crossing his face ashis gaze shifts from the patient to the Chief.

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    DEREKJessica.

    Cristina stops dead in her tracks, the gurney continuingquickly past her, a bevy of doctors and nurses crowding in to

    assist.

    CRISTINAShe was Burkes Jessica?

    FADE OUT:

    END OF ACT ONE

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    ACT TWO

    FADE IN:

    INT. JESSICAS EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    Cristina examines Jessicas charts when the unconsciousJessica stirs. Her eyes open groggily. Cristina pretends notto notice as Jessica takes in her surroundings.

    JESSICA(disheartened)

    I fainted.

    CRISTINAYeah. Were gonna run some tests tofind out why.

    Jessica nods, routinely.

    JESSICAHas Preston seen me already?

    CRISTINAUh, no. Not yet. He should be heresoon.

    JESSICAOh good.

    Cristina readies to leave.

    CRISTINAI should actually go check --

    JESSICADo you know him?

    (beat)I mean, of course you know him.Thats a stupid question. Everybodyknows Preston Burke. But I guess Imean do you... know him?

    Cristina makes a visible effort to remain stone-faced.

    CRISTINAYes I -- I know him.

    JESSICAHes great, isnt he? I mean, asdoctors go, Ive heard hesphenomenal.

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    CRISTINAYes.

    JESSICAHes a good man too isnt he? He

    has a good heart.

    CRISTINAYes he does.

    JESSICA(sadly)

    Unlike me.

    Cristina fidgets with the charts.

    JESSICA (CONTD)(re: the charts)

    As you can see. You know, when westarted in college and he found outabout my heart condition, he poredhimself into the medicine behindit. He became obsessed with it. Andlook at him now.

    Jessica attempts to tidy her mussed hair. She does not noticeCristinas awe at this revelation.

    JESSICA (CONTD)I wonder if hell even recognize melike this.

    CRISTINAI think Ill go check on him - findhim for you right now.

    She bolts out the door.

    INT. HOSPITAL LOBBY - DAY

    Meredith, Izzie, George, and Alex wait for assignments.

    The Chief paces past, eyeing Derek.

    CHIEFWhat are you doing dawdling?

    DEREKIm not dawdling.

    He snaps to it.

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    DEREK (CONTD)Im prepping for surgery with you.

    Merediths hand shoots up like a proud kindergartner whoknows the answer to a math equation.

    BAILEYGrey?

    MEREDITHMay I assist Dr. Montgomery today?

    There is collective audible GASP.

    Derek turns sharply to her, simultaneously amused andannoyed. His look does not escape Dr. Bailey.

    BAILEY

    She doesnt have any surgeriesscheduled today.

    MEREDITHI know. Im... Well its been awhile since Ive worked in thatarea and Im trying to expand mybreadth of experience before Idecide which area I want to pursuemore definitively. Its not allabout surgeries all the time,right? Sometimes just watching andlearning the everyday stuff --

    BAILEYFine.

    MEREDITHThank you.

    She flashes a pleased look in Dereks direction and leaveshurriedly in the direction of the elevators.

    BAILEYOk, Grey to Montgomery. OMalley

    to... OMalley.GEORGE

    Can I not?

    BAILEYExcuse me?

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    GEORGEAnything would be fine today otherthan -- I can do the Pit. Give methe Pit. I would love the Pittoday.

    Bailey looks at him as if he is mentally unstable.

    BAILEYIs there a good reason, pertainingto medicine, that you wouldnt bewilling to assist Dr. OMalley?

    A pause as Georges brain uselessly searches for a viableexcuse.

    GEORGENo.

    BAILEY(more forcefully)

    OMalley to OMalley.

    Alex leans in close to Izzies ear.

    ALEXWhats his deal?

    BAILEY(off Georges hesitation)

    Go!

    But George lingers.

    IZZIETrouble in paradise.

    BAILEYStevens, Karev -- you two can spendthe day chatting under your breathto one another. DD Duty.

    Alex resigns a look of confusion.

    ALEXWhat is -- Did she just say doo-dooduty?

    IZZIEDD.

    ALEXDesignated driver?

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    IZZIEDenny Duquette.

    Alex raises his hand.

    ALEXDr. Bailey, I object. Can I dosomething else today? How boutSloan? He probably needs all sortsof...

    (realizing his ownabsurdity)

    Lattes.

    BAILEYIm sure he can find anotherbloodsucking intern to deal withit.

    ALEXThe Pit?

    GEORGEHey, I have a thought. I can go tothe clinic. Alex, you take Callie?

    BAILEYOMalley, if I have to tell you onemore time to get out of my face.

    She takes a step toward him. George scampers off.

    BAILEY (CONTD)(to Alex and Izzie)

    Clinic!

    She urges them toward the elevators.

    ALEXRight.

    IZZIEOn it.

    INT. HOSPITAL - HALLWAY - DAY

    Callie is outside of an exam room as George approaches. Sheputs a hand on his arm.

    CALLIECan we deal this before it getsblown out of proportion?

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    George motions for the chart in her hand. She hands it over.He breezes past her into the room.

    Callie swallows her pride and follows.

    INT. FAYES EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    Callie wants to talk to George, but he is in no place tolisten.

    Inside sits a 17-year-old girl, pretty, but tomboyish.

    GEORGESo you had a bad fall...

    (searching the chart)Faye?

    FAYE

    Yeah. Just a little stumble. I wasbeing too ambitious. I get carriedaway sometimes.

    GEORGEYour name short for anything, Faye?Felice, maybe?

    He flashes a serious look in Callies direction. Shewithholds a scowl.

    FAYEIts short for Faye.

    (beat)How bad is it really? I have acompetition coming up. I cant beseriously injured if I want tocompete. Please tell me its notserious.

    GEORGEWhat kind of competition?

    FAYESkateboarding. Its a big one too.

    I cant miss it.GEORGE

    Well do everything we can to makesure youll be ok for it.

    He smiles at her reassuringly.

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    INT. SURGERY PREP ROOM - DAY

    Derek and the Chief wash their hands.

    CHIEF

    You look distracted.

    Dereks response comes a millisecond too late, time enoughfor the Chief to spot his lie.

    DEREKIm fine.

    He turns off the water and smiles shortly.

    INT. OBSTETRICIAN WARD - DAY

    At the nurses desk, Addison finds it incredibly strange to

    be accompanied by a perky Meredith.

    ADDISONI should warn you, it looks likeits going to be fairly uneventfultoday. Very low key. No urgentcases.

    MEREDITHOh, I dont mind.

    ADDISONYoure sure you wouldn't rather be

    scrubbing in for a surgery? I sawquite a few on the board that you --

    MEREDITHNo, an uneventful day soundsperfect.

    ADDISONAlright.

    OFF Addisons perplexed, suspicious gaze.

    INT. FREE CLINIC - DAYAlex and Izzie trudge into the moderately busy clinic behindBailey.

    IZZIEI know this place was kind of myfault, but that doesnt mean I wantto be here all the time.

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    ALEXYeah and this place isnt my faultat all, so I shouldnt have tosuffer. At all.

    BAILEYStop complaining and get to work.

    IZZIEDr. Bailey, I understand that youwant us to be well-rounded inmedicine. I get that. But we arestill surgeons, and I just dontsee how we can benefit when hardlyany exciting surgical cases evercome into the free clinic.

    BAILEY

    Stevens, you should know by nowthat just because every medicalemergency is not surgical does notmean they are not equallyimportant.

    Alex scoffs. Izzie tries not to smile.

    Bailey glares at them.

    BAILEY (CONTD)Now I dont know what its gonnatake for you to realize that, but

    until you do, youre stuck here.

    Suddenly, the doors CRASH OPEN.

    All eyes turn to a MAN, 36, stumbling in. He can hardly standvertically and is grabbing his back in severe pain.

    MANI need a --

    He collapses on the floor.

    FADE OUT:

    END OF ACT TWO

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    ACT THREE

    INT. FREE CLINIC - DAY

    The fallen man, OSCAR, now sits in an uncomfortable, hunchedover position on a hospital bed. Izzie tests his eyes for

    light sensitivity. He is extremely edgy.

    OSCARIbuprofen?

    Izzie tucks the light in her pocket and makes a note on hischart.

    OSCAR (CONTD)You cant give me somethingstronger? Vicodin? I dont care.Something to actually numb thepain!

    IZZIEI cant give you any heavymedications until I fully examineyou.

    OSCARIm telling you I need it now! See,this is why I never go to thehospital. You doctors dont doanything anyway.

    He takes a closer look at Izzie.

    OSCAR (CONTD)Are you even a doctor? Or are youmy nurse?

    Bailey walks past, keeping an eye on Izzie. Alex follows afew paces behind. He gives Izzie a commiserating look as shedoes her best to keep her cool.

    IZZIEIm a surgeon. How long has yourback been bothering you?

    OSCARNot long. Couple of months.

    Izzie looks at him incredulously.

    IZZIEAnd you didnt think to see anyonewhen the pain started?

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    OSCARI havent been hunched over likethis for a couple months! It wasjust a dull ache.

    ACROSS THE ROOM

    Bailey brings Alex to the front of a room.

    BAILEYNineteen-year-old girl needs to betested for pregnancy and STDs.

    ALEXGreat. Have fun with that.

    BAILEYYou are responsible for her.

    ALEXDo I look like a nurse?

    Bailey looks him up and down. She flashes him a do you wantme to answer that? glare.

    BAILEYThe sooner you do it, the sooneryou can move on to another case.Now watch your bedside manner,Karev. Girls at this stage can bevery fragile.

    ALEX(to himself)

    When are they not fragile?

    She opens the door to:

    INT. FREE CLINIC - EXAM ROOM - DAY

    Inside sits ALEXA, 19, pretty and young-looking for her age.

    BAILEY

    Alexa, youre positive yourecomfortable with a male doctor?

    Alexa nods.

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    ALEXYou sure? Cause theres a lot ofother doctors -- ones with ovaries,for instance -- who could help youout with this particular area of

    expertise.

    She smiles, not the reaction he was shooting for.

    BAILEYThis is Dr. Karev.

    Alex smiles flatly back.

    BAILEY (CONTD)Dont let him give you a hard time.Youre in very safe hands with us,ok?

    Alexa nods again, still quiet.

    BAILEY (CONTD)Ill be next door if you need mefor anything.

    She looks sternly at Alex, then closes the door behind her.

    INT. OBSTETRICIAN WARD - HALLWAY/ON THE MOVE - DAY

    Addison and Meredith exit an exam room.

    MEREDITHI realize there may still be someawkwardness between us. Iunderstand. If youre not willingto talk to me.

    Addison is unsure, but slightly curious, of what angleMeredith is trying to play.

    ADDISONIm talking to you, Dr. Grey.

    MEREDITHI mean talk to me as me, asMeredith. If youre not ready totalk to me on a level other thanprofessional, I understand.

    ADDISONIm talking to you, Meredith.

    She lets a hint of an amused smile slip.

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    MEREDITHOk. Thats great.

    ADDISONOk.

    MEREDITH(quickly)

    Because I just cant help wonderingabout New York.

    The topic takes Addison by surprise.

    MEREDITH (CONTD)Derek doesnt talk about it and,well, you were there. Im justcurious, really, what it was like.What were he and Mark like, for

    example? Before, you know...

    Addison flashes a look of warning.

    MEREDITH (CONTD)Everything.

    Addison sighs and sets down her work decidedly. Meredithleans in, all ears.

    ADDISONIt may be hard to picture it now,but they were like brothers.

    (reconsidering)I guess theyre still like brothersin a way, arent they? Only itsmore of a twisted sibling rivalrything they have going.

    MEREDITHAlways trying to one-up one anotherbut avoid each other at the sametime.

    ADDISON

    Yeah, what is that about?MEREDITH

    I wish I knew.

    Addison smile turns pensive.

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    ADDISONWhen Derek left, it actually seemedlike... I think Mark took Derek'sleaving harder than I did.

    INT. JESSICAS EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    Burke shows up to examine Jessica. Jessica looks happy,relieved to see him. His emotions reflect hers.

    BURKELong time.

    Cristina hands Burke her charts dutifully, which heimmediately looks over without a second thought.

    He hesitates, then:

    BURKE (CONTD)I hope you dont take this thewrong way, but I was hoping Iwouldnt have to see you again.

    JESSICATrust me, I wish I was justvisiting for a friendly chat.

    Cristina watches quietly, always the professional. Burkeseyes finally rest on her. He seems to be holding back onaccount of her presence.

    JESSICA (CONTD)I know Ill need another surgery.

    BURKEWe dont know that yet.

    JESSICAIm prepared, risks and all. Youjust do what you need to do.

    Burke smiles at Jessica's courage.

    BURKEHopefully surgery wont benecessary. Well wait for theresults to know for sure.

    Jessicas teary eyes are all too aware of her dire condition.Cristina sees Burke hurting with her.

    CRISTINAExcuse me.

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    She paces out of the room. Burke wants to go after her -- buthe wants to stay.

    INT. CALLIE EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    George finishes wrapping Faye's wrist in a bright pink cast.

    GEORGEYou know, I think its great thatyoure so driven to succeed in apredominately male hobby.

    FAYEIt's not a hobby. It's a sport.

    GEORGEOh. Of course.

    Callie enters in the doorway.

    CALLIEFaye, Im gonna give your mom acall, ok? Maybe shes stuck intraffic or something.

    Faye immediately turns frantic.

    FAYENo! Do you have to? Shes at work.I dont want her to know whathappened. She cant know. I wasn't

    even supposed to be skateboarding.(to George)

    Shell kill me if she knows I gothurt because of it.

    GEORGEWell, maybe we can --

    CALLIEWe still have to call her.

    George smiles at Faye, rising to leave.

    GEORGEWell see.

    OUTSIDE OF THE ROOM

    George discreetly pulls Callie aside, a pleading look in hiseyes.

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    CALLIEGeorge, shes 17. Were calling hermother.

    GEORGE

    Its a minor sprain, Callie.

    CALLIEIt doesnt matter how minor it is.

    GEORGEWe dont have to tell her mom howshe got hurt. It could have beenanything.

    CALLIEWere not lying for her. Her momhas a right know the truth if her

    daughter is going behind her backto pursue a hobby thats causingher to injure herself.

    GEORGEIts a sport, actually. And I dontsee why her mother needs to know.Legally, fine. But every detail?Its just going to hurt her.

    CALLIEIm still your superior, George.The decisions made.

    GEORGEFine.

    As he heads back to the room:

    GEORGE (CONTD)Some things are just better leftunsaid.

    INT. OPERATING ROOM - DAY

    Derek and the Chief perform surgery on a patient. Derekseyebrows are furrowed uncharacteristically.

    CHIEFYoure sure youre fine?

    DEREKYup. Why?

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    CHIEFOh, get on with it, Derek. Whatson your mind?

    DEREK

    Nothing.(convincing himself)Nothing.

    CHIEFOk.

    He lowers his voice as if that magically means no one but theChief can hear him.

    DEREKMeredith just wont let this thingdrop and now I just -- I wonder.

    The other interns and doctors exchange glances. The Chief hasno idea what he is talking about, but tries to be reassuring.

    CHIEFIts only natural.

    Derek nods, agreeing.

    INT. OBSTETRICIAN WARD - HALLWAY/ON THE MOVE DAY

    Addison and Meredith walk in sync now.

    ADDISONThey always somehow found a way todo a lot together. Neither are thebiggest fans of baseball, but theirthing was Yankees games.

    MEREDITH(surprised)

    Really?

    ADDISONI know.

    MEREDITHDerek likes baseball?

    ADDISONNot really. It was just theirthing. They had this thing aboutMan Law? I never really understoodit. But they did so I just stayedout of it.

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    A nurse taps Addisons shoulder, indicating the phone in herhand. Addison takes it, gesturing hold that thought toMeredith.

    ADDISON (CONTD)

    (on the phone)Dr. Montgomery.

    As Meredith turns away to let her take the call, Cristinasprints up to her.

    CRISTINAIts like the search for BobbyFischer trying to find you in thisplace. What are you doing up here?

    MEREDITHResearch.

    (off Cristinas look)Whats up?

    CRISTINAFainted parking lot lady is Burkesfiancee.

    MEREDITHYoure Burkes fiancee.

    CRISTINAHis old one! And shes... nice. Andpossibly very sick. And they have a

    bond.

    MEREDITHHe loves you.

    CRISTINAIm not worried about that! But howdid I never know about her?

    (whispering)I think shes the reason he wentinto cardiothorasics. Why didnt Iever know that?

    MEREDITHDoes she know about you two?

    CRISTINAGod no. And Im not about to tellher. Burke might.

    (considering)No, he wont.

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    Meredith nods, scheming.

    MEREDITHYou should try a covert operation.

    CRISTINAWhat?

    MEREDITHGet the scoop on the Burke beforeCristina. Im getting the dirt onthe Derek before Meredith. TheDerek before the wife sleeping withthe best friend. Before the movingto Seattle to go fly fishing.

    CRISTINA(catching on)

    Covertly.

    MEREDITHExactly. Well, I might actually bethe tiniest bit overt about it. Butits working.

    CRISTINASo you think I should dig deeper.

    MEREDITHAbsolutely. If you want to knowmore.

    CRISTINAI think youre right.

    MEREDITHI think I am too.

    CRISTINACovert operation.

    Invigorated, Cristina sprints off as fast she came.

    Meredith turns back around just as Addison hangs up thephone.

    ADDISONCovert, huh?

    Meredith smiles sheepishly.

    MEREDITHIts for a good cause.

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    INT. FREE CLINIC - DAY

    ALEXAI cant be pregnant. I cant have ababy. What if I have a baby?

    Nineteen with a baby.

    ALEXActually I think youd be twenty bythe time you had it.

    She looks at him quizzically.

    ALEX (CONTD)If that helps at all.

    ALEXANot so much.

    Alex nods.

    ALEXA (CONTD)Can I ask you something?

    ALEXIf I said no, would that stop youfrom asking?

    ALEXAWhat qualifies someone as being aslut? The word gets used a lot but

    when is it actually true?

    He looks up at her.

    ALEXA (CONTD)I dont think Im one. But I dontknow. I wonder. Ive kissed a lotof people in my life. Not a lot,but more than a few. So what doesthat mean?

    ALEX

    That doesnt mean anything.ALEXA

    What does it mean if Ive neverkissed the person more than once?Does that mean Im a bad kisser?Does that qualify me to be a slut?I dont sleep around, so I dontthink I qualify.

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    INT. JESSICAS EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    Cristina stands a safe distance away from the room, spying.Burke shares a laugh with Jessica. Cristina mock laughs.

    Burke exits the room to check on another patient. She hidesbehind a corner when he looks around. Not seeing her, hemarches on.

    Cristina treads toward Jessicas room: covert operationstyle. Upon entering, she finds

    THE BED IS EMPTY.

    CRISTINAJessica?

    She knocks on the bathroom door.

    CRISTINA (CONTD)You in there? Youre not supposedto be out of bed.

    No response.

    She tries to open it. Locked.

    CRISTINA (CONTD)Jessica?

    Still no response.

    Then the sound of a BODY FALLING DEAD WEIGHT onto the floor.The door shakes from the impact.

    CRISTINA (CONTD)Jessica!

    FADE OUT:

    END OF ACT THREE

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    ACT FOUR

    INT. CRISTINA EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    Jessica is tucked into her hospital bed, once again. Cristinalooks at her sternly.

    CRISTINADr. Burke should be here soon.

    JESSICAOk. Sorry for the scare.

    CRISTINAIts ok.

    JESSICAReally?

    CRISTINANo. But Ill let Burke be the oneto really lay into you. He knowsyou better.

    Jessica smiles.

    CRISTINA (CONTD)May I ask...?

    JESSICAHm?

    CRISTINASince you mentioned it before. Imcurious. What was he like incollege?

    JESSICAHe was the same. People dontchange much, you know. Bit moreconfident now. But he always wassuch a cocky son of a bitch.

    Cristina laughs.

    JESSICA (CONTD)But he was very caring. Smart. Veryfocused. Maybe too focused. Healways put his work first. Thatsimportant for a doctor. I thinkthats why I always knew he wouldbe such a great doctor. Notnecessarily something I wanted in ahusband though.

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    At some point, Id want to comefirst. Sounds selfish when I sayit, but you know what I mean?

    CRISTINAYeah.

    Off Cristinas somber look...

    INT. HOSPITAL LOBBY - DAY

    Derek stands next to the Chief, watching Sloan and Addisontalking on their break.

    CHIEFSo what is this thing Meredithwont let drop?

    Derek nods his head in Sloan and Addisons direction.

    DEREKShe thinks we should be friendsagain.

    CHIEFAnd you dont?

    Derek faces him, surprised by his reaction.

    DEREKYou think shes right.

    CHIEFWell hes here. Doesnt seem likehes planning on going anywhereanytime soon. I always assumed itwould only be a matter of timebefore you two patched things up.

    DEREKHow much time do you think isappropriate to hold a grudge?

    CHIEF

    I dont believe in grudges. Ittakes too much energy to not like aperson.

    He sees his words arent helping at all.

    CHIEF (CONTD)But I suppose they should as lastas long youre still hurting overit.

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    He raises his eyebrows at Derek.

    CLOSE ON: Sloan and Addison

    ADDISON

    Shes just curious. Understandablyso.

    SLOANNosy is what she is.

    ADDISONIm glad.

    SLOANAbout being interrogated by your ex-husbands new wife about his past?

    ADDISONThat Im not the only one gunningfor you and Derek to resolve yourtwisted issues.

    SLOANLets not forget our twisted issuesinvolve your twisted issues.

    ADDISONHow could I forget when I have youboth around all the time to remindme?

    Sloan looks in Dereks direction. Derek averts his eyes.

    Meredith breezes past them, in the direction of Derek and theChief.

    SLOANYou think shes bugging him aboutthis as much as youre bugging me?

    ANGLE ON

    Meredith as she catches Dereks eye.CHIEF

    Dr. Grey.

    MEREDITHChief. Dr. Shepherd.

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    INT. ELEVATOR LOBBY - DAY - CONTINUOUS

    Meredith hits the up button. Derek catches up with her. Shecant conceal a grin.

    DEREKEnjoying your day?

    MEREDITHImmensely.

    DEREKGood. Me too.

    MEREDITHGood.

    DEREK

    Busy day up there?

    MEREDITHNope. Very low-key. Lots of downtime to chat.

    Derek manages a throat-clearing noise reminiscent of afrustrated harumph.

    MEREDITH (CONTD)Given any more thought to what wetalked about this morning?

    The elevator DINGS and the doors open.

    DEREKNot too much, no. I have surgeriesto focus on.

    She steps into the elevator.

    MEREDITHFair enough.

    ADDISON (O.S.)

    Hold it, please!Meredith extends her arm to keep the doors open as Addisonrushes past Derek onto the elevator.

    ADDISON (CONTD)Thanks.

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    OSCARYeah! And a messed up back! Howsthat for a fair bargain?

    Izzie has no answer for him.

    IZZIEWhen did all that happen?

    OSCARThat was three years ago. And then!There was Bitch Number Two.

    Izzie sighs.

    ACROSS THE ROOM

    Bailey passes Alex, on the move.

    BAILEYHows your patient, Karev?

    ALEX(sarcastically)

    Shes great, Dr. Bailey. Sheschanging my whole view of thisplace. I really love it down here.

    Hes past her before she has a chance to reprimand him.

    INT. CALLIE EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    Fayes mother ROSE, a clean-cut middle-aged businesswoman,has arrived.

    ROSEIts not about me being right. Iwas looking out for your bestinterests!

    FAYEWhatever. Can we just go now?

    ROSENo. The doctor said I have to takecare of some paperwork.

    (softly)Honey, I need you to understand --

    FAYEWell I dont! And I never will.Just like youll never understandhow important this is to me.

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    God Im so glad I only have threemore months under your roof!

    ROSEThats right and for those threemonths, you still need to obey my

    rules whether you like it or not!

    OUTSIDE OF THE ROOM

    George stands near the doorway, Callie a few feet away nearthe nurses desk. Despite the closed door, everyone nearbycan hear the yelling from the room.

    FAYE (O.S.)Yeah, cause thats worked so wellso far!

    ROSE (O.S.)

    Watch your tone, young lady. I amyour mother and I deserve a littlerespect.

    FAYE (O.S.)Yeah? Well so do I!

    Unable to listen any longer, George departs suddenly.

    Off Callie, feeling helpless...

    INT. FREE CLINIC - DAY

    George steps foot into the clinic, spotted immediately byIzzie, who has (at least momentarily) pulled herself awayfrom Oscar. He makes a beeline in the other direction, butshes on his heels.

    IZZIEHey, whats goin on?

    GEORGELooking for Bailey.

    IZZIE

    You want to talk?GEORGE

    Nope.

    IZZIECome on, I know youre dying totalk to someone about what happenedthis morning.

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    He keeps moving. She grabs him by the shoulders, putting onher best supportive friend stance.

    IZZIE (CONTD)George. Im here for you.

    He tries to avoid her glare, but shes not budging. He caveseasily.

    GEORGEYou cant laugh.

    IZZIEI promise I will at least try notto.

    GEORGEForget it.

    IZZIEOK, I wont laugh! I swear.

    GEORGENo jokes of any kind.

    Izzie nods, anticipating the juicy gossip.

    GEORGE (CONTD)(under his breath)

    Callie dated a woman before me.

    Izzie is virtually reactionless. He thinks she didnt hearwhat he said.

    GEORGE (CONTD)(more emphatically)

    She dated a woman before me!

    Izzies face contorts into a so what?

    IZZIEI cant believe I waited allmorning for that.

    GEORGEWhat?

    IZZIEThats why you were freaking out?

    GEORGEIts kind of a big deal! Dont youthink?

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    IZZIEShocking.

    She pats him on the shoulder as she heads back to Oscar.

    IZZIE (CONTD)Suck it up, George.

    INT. CRISTINA EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    Burke re-enters with Jessica's test results in hand.

    BURKEHaving trouble following the rules,Jess?

    JESSICAAlways.

    CRISTINAIm gonna -- I have to --

    She glides out the doors.

    JESSICAAre you two ever in the same roomfor longer than two minutes?

    Burke smiles.

    BURKE

    During surgeries.(thinking)

    And at home.

    Jessica lets the realization sink in.

    JESSICASo you two are --

    BURKEYes.

    JESSICASuddenly today makes a lot moresense.

    INT. FREE CLINIC - DAY

    George catches up to Bailey, on the move.

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    BAILEYYoure not supposed to be downhere, OMalley.

    GEORGE

    I know --

    BAILEYThen get back upstairs.

    GEORGEId like to be reassigned.

    BAILEYNo.

    GEORGEDr. Bailey, I never ask for

    anything. Just this one time, I amasking you --

    BAILEYYou are asking me to make anexception because you and your wifegot into some small and absurdskirmish that youll both probablyforget about before is even over,but for some reason feels like themost crucial debacle of both ofyour lives. You know why it feelsthat way? Because you cant avoid

    it. And as a married woman myself,I understand. Its frustrating tohave to be a team player to the oneperson in the world youd rathernot be around. But listen good,OMalley, because this is a lessonyoure gonna learn over and overagain: Its what you signed up forwhen you said I do. So I better notsee you down here again. Get yourbutt back upstairs right now anddeal with your wife.

    GEORGEYes maam.

    He scampers away.

    BAILEYNot to mention your patients!

    She catches Izzies eye from across the room.

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    INT. CALLIE EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    George returns to see Rose talking to Callie.

    CALLIE

    I am sorry you had to find out thisway.

    ROSEIm sorry you had to hear all that.But Im glad you called. As hard asit is, Id rather know the truthand be able to move on from there.

    She looks at Faye, who appears to be ranting on her cellphone at the front desk.

    ROSE (CONTD)

    Even if I dont understand her, Idrather hash it out over the truththan have her hide who she reallyis from me.

    INT. ELEVATOR LOBBY - DAY

    Derek waits for an elevator arrive. Sloan approaches. Dereknotices and gives the slightest of head nods. Sloanreciprocates.

    The two stand next to one another, each on the verge ofspeaking. Sloan opens his mouth, but changes his mind. Derek

    does the same, then clears his throat.

    Burke appears, occupying the space between them.

    DEREKBurke.

    BURKEHows it going?

    DEREKFine.

    Burke turns to Sloan.

    SLOANGreat.

    The elevator DINGS and the doors slide open.

    Inside is Cristina, whose face fills with dread upon facingBurke. Derek notices. Sloan couldnt care less.

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    The men step inside.

    INT. ELEVATOR - DAY

    Cristina, Derek, Burke, and Sloan stand in tense silence,

    each looking straight ahead.

    After a moment, Cristina pushes a button urgently.

    The doors slide closed.

    FADE OUT:

    END OF ACT FOUR

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    ACT FIVE

    FADE IN:

    INT. FREE CLINIC - DAY

    A torrent of tears falls from Alexas face, still reelingfrom the news. Alex puts on his best supportive face.

    ALEXDo you want me to call someone?

    She shakes her head.

    ALEXACan you just give me a minute?

    He nods and steps out of the room. Across the room he spotsIzzie.

    CLOSE ON IZZIE

    At Oscars bedside, she monotonously recites her words.

    IZZIEDue to the advanced stage of yourinjuries, I should advise you toseek surgical reparations beforeyour condition worsens, as it islikely to do.

    OSCAR

    You think I should get surgery?

    IZZIEAs your doctor, that is what Ishould advise you to do, yes. Assoon as possible. But personally?

    Oscar looks up at this.

    IZZIE (CONTD)Oscar? May I call you Oscar?

    (without waiting for an

    answer)I think you have some biggeremotional problems that are feedinginto your physical pain. Maybeyoure right, maybe youve had theworst string of bad girlfriends inhistory. But you clearly shouldtalk to someone about that -- talkto your exes, maybe. Get someclosure, a little perspective.

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    Oscar scoffs at the suggestion.

    IZZIE (CONTD)Youre carrying a lot of anger andresentment, man, and its taken a

    physical toll on your body. That iswhat you should be more worriedabout. I mean, surgery is a finesolution, if thats the way youwant to go. But I am telling youstraight up, your problems couldeasily be fixed for a lot less painand a whole lot less money ifyoure willing to confront theseserious emotional issues.

    Oscar takes a moment to consider her proposition, thenresolutely:

    OSCARIll take the surgery.

    IZZIEOK then.

    She sighs, cursing herself for even trying.

    Nearby, a smile spreads across Baileys face.

    INT. CRISTINA EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    Cristina checks up on Jessica, who now has a weary eye onher.

    JESSICAYoure sneaky.

    Cristina does not refute this.

    JESSICA (CONTD)I guess I would have done the samething. Id be curious to know aboutsomeones life before I was in it.

    I get that.Jessica cant fight her curiosity.

    JESSICA (CONTD)Did you know about me before today?Did he ever mention me?

    Cristina hesitates, but is truthful as always.

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    CRISTINANo.

    Jessica nods sadly.

    CRISTINA (CONTD)But dont take it personal. Wehardly tell each other anythingabout our lives before we weretogether.

    JESSICAYou two have a very strangerelationship, dont you?

    CRISTINAHe likes to call it unique. Butyeah. Strange is a pretty accurate

    description.

    JESSICABut it works for you?

    CRISTINAYes it does.

    JESSICAThats good.

    INT. HOSPITAL LOBBY - DAY

    Exiting a patients room, Derek finds himself alone withSloan at the nurses desk.

    DEREKSloan.

    Sloan gives him a head-nod in return. Derek jots down somenotes on his chart, glancing at Sloan periodically.

    DEREK (CONTD)You uh...

    Sloan looks surprised at his conversational tone.DEREK (CONTD)

    You been to any Mariners gamessince youve been in Town?

    SLOANNah. Not yet.

    Derek nods, back to the charts.

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    SLOAN (CONTD)You see the last Yankees game?

    Derek slams down his pen in excitement..

    DEREKYes!

    SLOANA-Rods steal in the seventh?

    DEREKAmazing. I couldnt even believe hegot away with that.

    SLOANOh ho ho. Finally giving creditwhere credits due I see.

    DEREKIve come around to him. A littlebit.

    SLOANI always told you hed be good forthe team.

    DEREKWell for what theyre paying him,he better be.

    SLOANYeah yeah.

    Dereks smile fades as he realizes he was actually justenjoying their interaction.

    INT. FREE CLINIC - DAY

    Alexa shakes her head vigorously, as if realizing somethingfor this first time.

    ALEXA

    I cant go home.ALEX

    Sure you can. And you have to. Atleast eventually.

    Alexas tears continue to fall as she shakes her head.

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    ALEXAHow am I supposed to be a motherwhen Ive never even had aboyfriend? Its like Im doingeverything backwards.

    ALEXThe boyfriend will come later.

    ALEXARight, because being a single momreally turns a guy on.

    ALEXIt does. The right guy? Absolutely.

    ALEXAWhatever.

    ALEXWhat youre looking for? Intimacy?It doesnt come easily. Most peoplewho think theyve found it are justlying to themselves, tryingdesperately to feel a connectionwith someone -- anyone. Yourestill young. You get to be picky.These guys youve only kissed once,theyre not important. Youll knowwhen youve found someone worthkissing again and again.

    ALEXAHow?

    ALEXYoull just know.

    ALEXAYoure in love arent you?

    OUTSIDE OF THE ROOM

    Izzie passes by.ALEX (O.S.)

    What?

    ALEXA (O.S.)Youre in love.

    She stops in her tracks, listening.

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    ALEX (O.S.)No Im not.

    BACK INSIDE THE ROOM

    ALEXAYou sound like someone who is inlove spouting off a dont-worry-it-can-happen-to-you-too speech. Allmy friends who have boyfriends havegiven me this speech.

    ALEXNo, Im definitely not in love. Imjust saying I can relate to whatyoure going through.

    (off Alexas confusedface)

    Not the pregnant part.

    ALEXAI would hope not.

    ALEXIve never brought a woman back tomy apartment. But just because ithasnt happened yet doesnt mean itnever will, you know what I mean?

    ALEXAYeah.

    ALEXIts all a matter of finding theright person at the right time.

    He puts a comforting hand on hers.

    ALEX (CONTD)Youre gonna be OK.

    This time, she believes him.

    OUTSIDE OF THE ROOMIzzie makes a mental note to herself, then walks on. A fewpaces and Bailey is in step with her.

    BAILEYGood job with your patient today,Stevens.

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    IZZIEThank you, Dr. Bailey.

    She cant contain a smile at the compliment.

    INT. CALLIE EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    Callie enjoys a minute alone before George appears in thedoorway.

    GEORGEFaye and her mom left?

    CALLIEYeah.

    She gets up.

    CALLIE (CONTD)I should get back to work.

    GEORGEDo you want to talk?

    CALLIEDo you?

    GEORGEIf you do.

    CALLIE

    Thats not an answer, George.

    George starts to talk, but she immediately cuts him off.

    CALLIE (CONTD)You know what? No, I dont want totalk right now. I dont want to bejudged for something I did in thepast and you are clearly judgingme, and I dont like the way itfeels. And I really dontappreciate you blabbing to Izzie

    about it.GEORGE

    I didnt -- How did you know I toldher?

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    CALLIEI didnt! But since youreincapable of having a bowelmovement without telling her aboutit, I assumed as much.

    GEORGEI do not tell her about my --

    CALLIEListen, I love you so Im trying tobe patient with you. But you gottagive me the same courtesy everyonce in a while. Yes, I have dateda woman. No, I dont plan on datinga woman again. In fact, I dontplan on dating anyone ever againsince Im hopelessly devoted to

    being your wife. So you either needto accept all of me or none of mebecause you cant just pick andchoose the parts you dont like.

    She storms past him.

    INT. CRISTINA EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY

    Burke enters Jessicas room, his test results in his hand.His face says it all and the outlook is not good.

    JESSICA

    You just missed your fiancee.

    BURKESeems to be the trend today.

    JESSICAThose my test results?

    BURKEYes.

    JESSICA

    Preston, before you say anything, Ijust want to say... I know you arethe best surgeon for the job, butIm going to reserve my right asyour patient to ask to be referredto the second best.

    Burke looks startled to hear this.

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    BURKEAre you sure?

    JESSICAYeah. I think its for the best.

    Less messy this way.

    BURKEIt doesnt matter if its messy.Making sure youre health is intactis our number one priority.Everything else --

    JESSICAStill matters. Im confident youllsteer me in the right direction.Put me in good hands?

    BURKEJess --

    JESSICAIts not just about you and Dr.Yang. It would be unfair to you toask you to perform a surgery thathits so close to home.

    BURKEWeve had closer cases than this,believe me. I can handle it.

    JESSICAI dont know that I could say thesame. So Im asking you, please.

    BURKEIf thats really what you want.

    JESSICAIt is. I insist.

    BURKEAlright.

    Jessica attempts her brightest smile.

    JESSICAYou dont have to worry about me.Really.

    BURKEI know that. But I still do.

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    JESSICAI appreciate that.

    (after a moment)I wish you happiness with her.

    Burke senses her sincerity, and returns it.

    BURKEI wish you the same happiness.Whoever it may be with.

    INT. HOSPITAL LOBBY - DAY

    Derek catches up to Meredith, who is making her way down thehallway.

    DEREKYou were right. About Sloan. Its

    time I move on.

    MEREDITHSurprised?

    DEREKWhat?

    MEREDITHWere you surprised that I wasright?

    DEREK

    A bit.

    MEREDITHIt does happen sometimes, you know.Me being right and the almightyDerek McDreamy Shepherd beingwrong.

    Derek smirks.

    MEREDITH (CONTD)And so stubborn about it too. You

    know something Derek?DEREK

    What.

    MEREDITHYou may know more about howromantic relationships go and youcan teach me as many lessons as youwant in that department.

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    But you have to admit, when itcomes to friendship, Im theexpert.

    She slides into a jam-packed elevator.

    DEREKI know.

    FADE OUT:

    END OF ACT FIVE

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    ACT SIX

    FADE IN:

    INT. FREE CLINIC - NIGHT

    Bailey, Alex, and Izzie straighten the sheets on the hospitalbeds in the now empty clinic.

    BAILEYWell, another day, another dollar.

    ALEXDoes that expression still applyfor a clinic thats technicallyfree?

    BAILEYDont be a smartass, Karev.

    ALEXSorry.

    BAILEYCongratulations, you two. You didgood today.

    ALEXGood enough that we wont have tocome back tomorrow?

    Izzie tries not to smile.

    BAILEYWhat happened to your change ofheart? I thought you loved it downhere.

    ALEXOh I do.

    As she saunters away:

    BAILEY

    Good, because youll definitely bein here again tomorrow just forthat little remark. See you then.

    ALEX(after her)

    Cant wait!

    IZZIEHey, what are you doing tonight?

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    Alex shrugs.

    ALEXA nice cold beer is as far as myplans extend.

    She fidgets with the corner of a pillow, not looking at him.

    IZZIEYou wanna hang out?

    ALEXYeah. Joes would be fun.

    IZZIEYeah. I dunno...

    She looks at him now.

    IZZIE (CONTD)I was thinking maybe we could trysomewhere different?

    Alexs interest is peaked.

    INT. BURKE AND CRISTINA'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Burke climbs into bed, where Cristina is already lying down,eyes closed but not asleep.

    BURKE

    We should be able to talk about ourpast relationships. I want you toknow Ill be better at it. I hopewe can both get better about that.I wont hold back the details of mypast from you. Even the painfulones.

    He kisses her cheek, then turns off the bedside light. Whenhe closes his eyes, hers slowly open.

    CRISTINA

    Im glad I know.He looks at her as she closes her eyes once again. He putshis arms around her.

    INT. GEORGE'S ROOM - NIGHT

    George climbs into bed with Callie, who is reading a booki.

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    GEORGEI love you.

    Callies response is less than enthusiastic.

    CALLIEI love you too.

    GEORGEI love all of you. Past, present,future.

    He pushes her book down, making sure their eyes meet.

    GEORGE (CONTD)OK?

    Her eyes smile back at him.

    CALLIEYeah.

    GEORGEIm sorry I freaked out thismorning. And at work. Sometimes itjust takes me a while to...

    CALLIEI know.

    GEORGE

    Ill work on it.

    CALLIEAnd Ill work on not blowing up atyou.

    GEORGESometimes I deserve it.

    She snuggles close to him.

    CALLIE

    But not all the time.GEORGE

    You know, I was thinking about itand I realized I didnt even get myturn this morning.

    CALLIEWhat?

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    GEORGETo tell you my secret.

    CALLIEOh.

    GEORGEIts a good one too. Ive nevertold this to anyone.

    CALLIENot even Izzie?

    GEORGENo one.

    She waits in curious anticipation.

    CALLIEWhat is it?

    Georges bashful nature shines through, grinning as he letsout the truth.

    GEORGEI lost my virginity when I was 13 --

    She hits him lightly on the arm.

    CALLIEYou told me you were 17.

    GEORGEI lied. She was 17.

    CALLIEGeorge! 13? With who?

    GEORGEMy brothers girlfriend.

    CALLIEWhat!

    GEORGEWell, ex-girlfriend.

    CALLIEWhich brother? Jerry?

    GEORGERonny.

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    CALLIENo. Way.

    GEORGEThey broke up because he cheated on

    her with Stephanie Robertson --

    CALLIEOoh, scandalous.

    GEORGE-- And I guess she wanted me to beher revenge. She probably wouldhave chosen Jerry, but he had agirlfriend. She ended up feeling sobad afterward she never even toldRonny.

    CALLIEHow do you know?

    GEORGEPretty sure he would have goneballistic if he knew.

    CALLIEGood point. Wow.

    GEORGETold you it was good.

    CALLIEYouve been waiting all day to beable to tell me that, huh?

    GEORGEYou have no idea.

    Callie bursts into laughter.

    CALLIEWow.

    INT. ALEX'S APARTMENT - NIGHTAlex ushers Izzie into his modest, semi-clean apartment.Making herself at home, she opens up the fridge to pull outtwo beers. She hands one to him.

    INT. SEATTLE GRACE - NIGHT

    Addison exits the elevator to find Sloan waiting for her.They leave together.

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    MEREDITH (V.O.)OK, so maybe the skeletons reallyare dying to get out of thatsuffocating, dust-ridden closet.And whether we like it or not, they

    always find a way to creep out.

    MONTAGE:

    MEREDITH (V.O.)But maybe its for the best.Sometimes in life we find outthings we dont want to know. Butin love, you take it all, the goodwith the bad, the sour with thesweet, and grow from there.

    -Burke and Cristina lay in bed, content.

    -Alex and Izzie share a laugh on his couch, the TV playing inthe background.

    -George and Callie laugh together in bed, continuing to talk.

    -Sloan and Addison share a room service meal on the hotelbed.

    END MONTAGE as we pan to:

    INT. MEREDITHS ROOM - NIGHT

    Derek joins Meredith in the closet to help her finish boxingthings up.

    MEREDITH (V.O.)We cant change who we were. In theend we are who we are and we lovewho we love, whatever theirskeletons might be.

    Derek leans in and kisses her. Meredith smiles.

    FADE TO BLACK.

    END OF SHOW

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