ABC/RON TOMUntil tonight, we didn't know what we were missing in our lives. That person is Dr. Catherine Avery (Debbie Allen). Jackson's (Jesse Williams) super awesome mama came breezing into town with a groundbreaking surgery and a meddling agenda. And we love her for it.
What fun revelations did Dr. Mama Avery bring with her? Is Meredith and Derek's baby or adoption in danger? And who is the biggest heartbreaker in Seattle Grace? Find out what happened on tonight's Grey's Anatomy:
WHAT WE LEARNED
Meddling Mommy: Dr. Catherine Avery, don't leave us. Ever. We can say Dr. Mama Avery has absolutely no boundaries and we love it. She was like a delightful hurricane that brought only happiness, for us viewers that is. For Jackson, she brought headache. So much so, he sent Lexie (Chyler Leigh) packing to see her other sister, Molly. (Continuity fairies strike again!) While Lexie may have been in another time zone, she was still front and center in tonight's episode. Groundbreaking surgery be damned, Dr. Mama Avery wanted to know all about her baby's girlfriend.
It's no secret we feel so many emotions when it comes to the complex Mark-Lexie-Jackson triangle. And it was there tonight. Oh boy, it was there. Mark (Eric Dane) can't help but defend Lexie, and in doing so, makes it obvious how much he still loves her. Swoon. And then Jackson's blush and smile when his mom asks if he loves Lexie. We absolutely just died. We can't choose, so don't make us.
My, What a Big Transplant You Have: This week's LOLs are brought to you by a penis transplant. We aren't men and we don't play them on TV, but there's nothing like a few good penis jokes to make the male docs and April (Sarah Drew) squirm. But with Dr. Mama Avery also comes dating advice. She essentially tells April it's time to cash in her V-card. For the sake of her surgical career, of course. See, we told you how much we love Dr. Mama Avery, she's a matchmaker too!
Baby Blues: Poor little Zola. That cute baby cannot catch a break. This childhood foster-home flip-flopping and trauma are what Lifetime movies are made for. She's rushed into the ER and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) aren't even allowed to know about it. That social worker is really becoming a supervillain. Next week, we'll see her twirling her mustache and cackling. It's really a good thing Alex (Justin Chambers) is on a mission of penance and is determined to tell the parents. But that sad Derek-Meredith elevator ride. Sobs. This story just has to have a happy ending. Do you hear us, Shonda Rhimes? We need Meredith, Derek and their little baby to have a happy ending.
While they may be having blissful breakfast, by dinner there is clearly trouble brewing for Owen (Kevin McKidd) and Cristina (Sandra Oh). Cristina is far too good holding a baby and it clearly breaks Owen's heart all over again.
Bonus Points: Did you spot Cougar Town's Ian Gomez in the background? Neither did we, but apparently he could be seen in the first five minutes. ABC loves them some cross promotion.
ONE-LINERS
"You had a mother. Jackson and I had surgeons who procreated." —Meredith
"I'm not a tummy tuck tycoon." —Mark
"It's very simple, people. All it has to be is perfect." —Catherine Avery
"When this is over I never want you to mention my penis again." —Transplant patient
"Don't count out Lexie Grey until you meet her. She's smart. She's beautiful. She's perfect. A guy couldn't do any better."—Mark
WHAT LIES AHEAD
Pretty in Pink: A little change of colored scrubs is not small detail in Seattle Grace Mercy West, remember those ghastly orange scrubs? Yikes. But this recent change of apparel marks Meredith's indefinite stint in OB. What else is coming up for our favorite Seattle ladies? You watched-slash-read our exclusive set visit, right?
Bailey's Bed Hopping: Were you surprised by Bailey's abrupt breakup? Her hot and heavy romance with Nurse Eli (Daniel Sunjata) fizzled very quickly, and the sparks are still flying with Dr. Ben (Jason George). So are they headed for coupledom? Chandra Wilson says, "There's no telling with Bailey." Well, there probably is, but Chandra's not telling!
Do you want Dr. Catherine Avery to stay in Seattle and meddle forever? Where is the epic Mark-Lexie-Jackson triangle headed? And how long do you think little Zola will break our hearts? Hit the comments!