: Meredith's mother, Ellis, who is suffering from Alzheimer's, is admitted to the hospital and causes chaos among the staff. She mistakes George for her ex-husband, Thatcher, leading to a difficult shift for him.
: Addison Shepherd delays her departure from Seattle to assist with a complicated surgery on a cystic fibrosis patient. This leaves Derek in a state of limbo regarding his divorce and his relationship with Meredith. [S2E4] Deny, Deny, Deny
"Denial. It's not just a river in Egypt, it's a freakin' ocean." — Cristina Yang "Somebody sedate me!" — Cristina Yang "Joe, do I look friendly to you?" — Miranda Bailey Critical Reception : Meredith's mother, Ellis, who is suffering from