Chasing Hearts
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - NURSES' STATION - DAY
The camera pans in, as the doctors bustling around. MEREDITH, BAILEY, and JO are discussing a complex case.
MEREDITH: She's only seventeen years old, and her heart is already struggling.
BAILEY: We'll need to assess her for a possible heart transplant.
JO: This is crazy... She had so much potential.
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INT. PATIENT'S ROOM
MAGGIE and DELUCA are talking to the TEENAGE GIRL about her condition.
MAGGIE: We know this is tough to hear, but you're a fighter...
TEENAGE GIRL: I won't give up, I promise.
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INT. LOCKER ROOM
OWEN and TEDDY are getting ready for the day.
OWEN: So, are you... are you happy?
TEDDY: I'm just trying to decide what to do next, with the baby and all.
OWEN: I'm here for you, whatever you decide.
INT. HOSPITAL HALLWAY
RICHARD and JACKSON talk as they're walking through the hospital.
RICHARD: It's my 35th year as a surgeon...
JACKSON: That's impressive. I always admired the way you handle the pressure.
RICHARD: Medicine isn't about the pressure; it's about the lives you save.
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INT. SURGERY OBSERVATION ROOM
AMELIA and LINK watch another surgeon performing a complicated procedure.
AMELIA: I can't believe she's only seventeen... Reminds me of Katie Bryce.
LINK: You've seen it all, haven't you?
AMELIA: And yet, every story still amazes me...
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INT. OR - DAY
MEREDITH and DELUCA are in the OR prepping the patient together.
MEREDITH: I'll put her on the transplant list as soon as her test results arrive.
DELUCA: Meredith?
MEREDITH: Yeah?
DELUCA: You're amazing, you know that?
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INT. HOSPITAL WAITING AREA - DAY
MAGGIE meets with the patient's PARENTS, updating them on the situation.
PARENTS: Is there anything we can do?
MAGGIE: Just be there for her when she wakes up.
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INT. SURGERY OBSERVATION ROOM
The music swells as everyone watches the surgery unfold. There are hints of triumph and hints of worry.
INT. OR - DAY
A CODE BLUE alarm sounds. The tension grows. MEREDITH and her team start to panic.
DELUCA: We're losing her!
MEREDITH: I won't let her die... Not today!
As the music reaches its climax, the screen fades to black.
TO BE CONTINUED
Grey's Anatomy: The Weight of the World
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - EARLY MORNING
Meredith (voiceover): Most people think doctors are like superheroes, as if our white coats are actually capes. The reality is, we're just people. And people have flaws.
INT. LOCKER ROOM - MORNING
Meredith, Bailey, and Jo are getting ready for the day.
Bailey: We've got a big day ahead of us, ladies. Mer, you'll be in the ER with me, Jo, you have ortho consults with Dr. Hunt.
Jo: Shouldn't I be on your service, Chief? I'm Karev's substitute.
Bailey: You're not Karev, so don't try to be him. Just do what you're told.
INT. ER - LATER
Bailey and Meredith are seeing to a young girl with her mother, both exhausted.
Mother: She's just been getting worse, I don't know what to do anymore.
Bailey: Don't worry, we'll figure it out. Alex was always so great with young patients, this girl will be just fine.
Meredith (voiceover): Alexander Michael Karev. The best peds surgeon I know.
INT. PEDS DEPARTMENT - FLASHBACK
We see a smiling Alex Karev playing with some children while checking on them. Coming back to reality...
INT. ER - MOMENTS LATER
Meredith: Bailey, you need to let go. Alex is not here, and you don't have to mention his name every time we see a kid.
Bailey: I'm sorry, I didn't mean...
Meredith: It's alright, let's just focus on helping this girl.
INT. ORTHO DEPARTMENT - DAY
Jo and Owen are looking at an x-ray of a leg.
Owen: Looks like a fracture in the tibia.
Jo: Yeah...
Owen: Jo, is everything okay?
Jo: I just miss Alex, you know? It's been months since he left, and it still feels weird.
Owen: You're not alone, we all miss him. But we have to keep moving forward.
Jo: I know, I know. It's just hard.
INT. ER - DAY
Meredith and Bailey work to save the young girl when an urgent incoming patient shakes up the atmosphere.
Paramedic: We have a patient with severe head trauma and internal bleeding, they need surgery now!
Bailey: Omelia! She's your patient.
Meredith and Bailey rush to stabilize the new patient.
Meredith (voiceover): When you've been through the things we've been through, you'd think... we might be a little better at handling it. That's the thing about weight, though; you never really get used to it.
TO BE CONTINUED.
A Stitch in Time
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - DAY
Establishing shot of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
INT. ADMITTING AREA - DAY
MEREDITH is talking to JO while they look at patient charts.
MEREDITH: Jo, what do we have today?
JO: A mix of cases. The most interesting is a trauma patient with some severe head injuries.
MEREDITH: Alright, I'll take a look at that one. Keep me posted on anything else that pops up.
JO: Will do, Dr. Grey.
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INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY
ALEX and MAGGIE are attending to a man with a severe head injury.
MAGGIE: His pupils are dilated, and he's been slipping in and out of consciousness.
ALEX: Sounds like a concussion. Let's get him to the CT and check for any sign of internal bleeding.
MAGGIE: Already on it. I scheduled the scans; we'll get the results shortly.
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INT. BREAKROOM - DAY
AMELIA and OWEN are sitting at the table eating lunch.
OWEN: So how's things going with Dr. Altman? I heard she's expecting.
AMELIA: Yeah, she's been really tired lately. Her surgery list has been cut in half, so I've been doubling up on procedures to cover for her.
OWEN: Well, just remember to get some rest. You don't want to burn out.
AMELIA: Don't worry. I'll be fine, Owen.
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INT. CT ROOM - DAY
Meredith, Alex, and Maggie are looking at the scans of the head injury patient.
MEREDITH: It's worse than I thought. He's got a subdural hematoma. We're going to have to drain it immediately.
ALEX: We should call Amelia. She was just about to finish her surgery.
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INT. OPERATING ROOM - DAY
Meredith, Amelia, and Alex are operating on the head injury patient.
AMELIA: We're almost finished here. So far, so good.
Suddenly, the patient begins to convulse.
MEREDITH: He's seizing!
AMELIA: Alex, get some lorazepam, stat!
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INT. SCRUB ROOM - DAY
Meredith, Amelia, and Alex are washing up after the surgery.
AMELIA: We got lucky. Got to him just in time.
MEREDITH: He's not out of the woods yet, but he's got a fighting chance.
JO (from outside): Dr. Grey, we have another trauma coming in! Multiple gunshot wounds!
MEREDITH: Let's go!
Amelia, Meredith, and Alex exit the room, rushing towards their next trauma patient.
TO BE CONTINUED
Grey's Anatomy: Second Chances
INT. SEATTLE GRACE HOSPITAL – DAY
The episode opens with MEREDITH performing rounds with her team of residents, including the over-ambitious ELENA, mischievous JOSH, and laid-back XAVIER. Meredith is giving them instructions before they perform a mock surgery.
MEREDITH
Remember, the goal is to work together as a team. No heroics. We do this right, and we save our patient. Any questions?
ELENA
(hesitant)
I think I have an idea, Dr. Grey. We could try—
XAVIER
(interrupting)
Let's just stick to the plan, Elena.
MEREDITH
I'm open to new ideas, Elena. Let's hear it.
ELENA
Well, I thought that, instead of the traditional method, we could use a... fetal approach, where we—
Meredith looks pensive as she considers Elena's idea.
INT. HOSPITAL LOCKER ROOM – DAY
AMELIA is sitting on a bench, lost in thought when BAILEY enters.
BAILEY
Earth to Amelia, come in. Are you okay?
AMELIA
(startled)
Oh, Bailey. I'm just thinking about this patient. They have a rare condition, and I'm not sure how to approach their surgery.
BAILEY
You're an excellent surgeon, Amelia. Believe in your skills, and you'll find a way.
AMELIA
(smiling)
Thanks, Bailey.
INT. SEATTLE GRACE HOSPITAL – DAY
JACKSON is overseeing a surgery with a TRAUMA SURGEON when RICHARD approaches the gallery.
RICHARD
How are we looking, Dr. Avery?
JACKSON
This guy won't be going back to skydiving anytime soon, but he'll recover.
RICHARD
(nods)
Good. I'll leave you to it.
As Richard leaves, an ER NURSE rushes in.
ER NURSE
(desperate)
Dr. Webber, we need you in the ER!
INT. SEATTLE GRACE HOSPITAL – EMERGENCY ROOM – CONTINUOUS
A PARAMEDIC TEAM enters the ER and unloads patients from a multi-car accident. ALEX and JO begin treating the injured. Richard enters and takes charge.
RICHARD
(shouting)
What do we have?
JO
Multiple injuries, Dr. Webber. It's a mess.
RICHARD
Alright, let's get to work. Alex, you take that patient. Jo, help me with this one.
INT. SEATTLE GRACE HOSPITAL – OR – DAY
Meredith, Elena, Josh, and Xavier are performing the mock surgery. The patient, a MEDICAL DUMMY, lays on the table. Elena's idea seems to be working until something goes wrong.
ELENA
(frantic)
Dr. Grey, I-I don't know what's happening. It didn't look anything like this in the textbook.
MEREDITH
(remaining composed)
Don't panic, just concentrate. We can find a solution.
Meredith guides Elena as she continues the procedure, with Josh and Xavier assisting.
INT. SEATTLE GRACE HOSPITAL – ER – DAY
The ER is chaotic, with DOCTORS and NURSES rushing around treating the accident victims. Amelia enters.
AMELIA
Richard, I just heard about the crash. How can I help?
RICHARD
(points to a patient)
Over there. That woman has head trauma.
INT. SEATTLE GRACE HOSPITAL – OR – DAY
Meredith and her team have put the patient back together. Elena looks guilt-ridden.
ELENA
I'm sorry, Dr. Grey. I thought my idea would work.
MEREDITH
It's okay, Elena. This is how we learn. The important thing is that you tried something new, and we found a way to fix it.
The OR doors burst open as the real-life drama of the crash victims unfolds. Each doctor prepares to face the day's challenges head-on.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Grey's Anatomy: Bittersweet Symphony
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - NURSES' STATION - DAY
The camera slowly zooms into the bustling environment of the hospital. Doctors and nurses are busy discussing cases, making rounds, and taking care of patients.
MEREDITH (voiceover): Sometimes life offers you a bittersweet symphony. A mixture of happiness and sadness, success and failure, love, and loss.
INT. DOCTOR'S LOUNGE - DAY
Bailey, Meredith, Amelia, and Owen are examining a patient's chart on a tablet.
BAILEY: We have to reduce the tumor without causing further damage to the adjacent blood vessels.
MEREDITH: A risky surgery but the patient has no other options.
AMELIA: It's a delicate procedure. We'll need to work together.
OWEN (nodding): Agreed. I'll prep the OR and get the patient ready.
Meredith receives a text message and visibly reacts: it's from Derek's sister Nancy, who is planning a surprise visit to Seattle.
INT. PEDS WARD - DAY
Alex is with a young patient, DYLAN, who is undergoing cancer treatment. Jo enters, surprised to see Alex bonding with the child.
JO: You never struck me as the 'doting doctor' type, Karev.
Alex playfully rolls his eyes.
ALEX: I guess this kid just brings out the best in me.
Dylan smiles up at Alex.
DYLAN: Dr. Karev taught me how to play Halo online while I was getting my chemo.
JO (smiling): That's pretty cool, Dylan. You're lucky to have Dr. Karev as your doctor.
INT. ADMISSION DESK - DAY
A commotion occurs as paramedics rush in a pregnant car crash victim. Jackson, surrounded by other doctors and nurses, hurry to treat her.
JACKSON (to April): Get an ultrasound and set up an OR, now!
April nods, rushing away as Maggie assists with the victim.
MAGGIE: BP is dropping. We need to get her stabilized!
Jackson looks over at the frightened husband, who clutched the hand of his unconscious wife.
INT. OPERATING ROOM - DAY
Amelia, Meredith, and Owen are working on the brain tumor patient. The atmosphere is tense but focused. The beeping of the heart monitor slowly increases, causing concern among the surgeons.
AMELIA: The tumor is larger than we anticipated.
MEREDITH: We'll have to approach from another angle. Owen, can you do that?
OWEN: I'll need a steady hand. Let's do this.
INT. DOCTOR'S LOUNGE - DAY
Bailey is on the phone, discussing hospital issues when she glances out the window and sees Nancy arriving. She quickly hangs up and rushes to meet her.
BAILEY: Nancy! Perfect timing! You'll be a fantastic surprise for Meredith.
NANCY (smiling): I wouldn't miss it. It's been far too long since we've had a Shepherd-Grey reunion.
INT. OUTSIDE OPERATING ROOM - DAY
With the car crash victim's condition worsening, Jackson and Maggie anxiously prepare for surgery as April looks on.
APRIL: The OR's ready. Be ready for anything: the baby might need attention too.
Jackson nods, taking a deep breath before entering the operating room.
INT. OPERATING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
The camera pans between Meredith's surgery and the car crash victim's surgery, emphasizing the intense atmosphere. Both teams work tirelessly to save their patients.
Suddenly, Dylan's condition takes a turn for the worse, and Alex is called in to help. At the same time, Nancy walks into the hospital and reunites with Meredith, just as a shocking secret from her past is revealed.
MEREDITH (voiceover): Bittersweet symphony indeed...
FADE OUT.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Grey's Anatomy: Uncharted Waters
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - MORNING
Meredith, Alex, and Richard stand together by a patient's bedside, talking quietly.
MEREDITH:
What do we have?
RICHARD:
27-year-old female, fell off a boat during a storm. Hypothermic, with several broken ribs. Her friends managed to pull her out of the water.
The patient, LUCY, opens her eyes and tries to sit up.
LUCY:
Am I... in the hospital?
ALEX:
Yes, take it easy. You're at Grey Sloan Memorial. You've been through quite an ordeal.
LUCY:
I have to find my brother. He was still in the water.
The patient starts to cry, and the doctors exchange concerned glances.
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - INTERNS' LOCKER ROOM - MORNING
Jo and Schmitt chat as they get ready for their shifts.
SCHMITT:
Did you hear? There's a huge search and rescue operation underway. They're saying some people fell off a boat during last night's storm.
JO:
We better be prepared for incoming patients.
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - HALLWAY - MORNING
Owen and Teddy share a moment before getting back to work.
OWEN:
Apparently, the Coast Guard is bringing in more survivors. The ER's about to get crowded.
TEDDY:
I just hope those people make it here soon. Hypothermia can be sneaky.
The announcement system interrupts their conversation.
VOICE (over speaker):
Attention, all available doctors report to the ER. Incoming patients from a boating accident.
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ER - MORNING
The doctors scramble as more patients arrive, soaking wet and injured. Families and friends anxiously wait for them.
MAGGIE:
(to Meredith)
This is worse than I imagined.
MEREDITH:
Just keep your head in the game. These patients need us.
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - BAILEY'S OFFICE - MORNING
Amelia and Bailey discuss the operation while looking at scans.
AMELIA:
The spinal cord injury is difficult, but I believe I can do it.
BAILEY:
Are you sure?
AMELIA:
I have to be. The patient's counting on me.
BAILEY:
Alright, let's do this together.
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - OPERATING ROOM - MORNING
Amelia and Bailey prepare for surgery.
AMELIA:
(talking to herself)
Alright Amelia, deep breath.
BAILEY:
You've got this. I trust you.
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ER - MORNING
Meredith, Alex and other doctors continue treating patients. A commotion catches their attention as a distraught woman pleads with the staff.
WOMAN:
Please! We were out at sea, and we encountered a storm. I lost my fiancé overboard - he... he must be here!
MEREDITH:
I'm so sorry, we are doing everything we can to help all survivors.
INT. GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - SURGERY OBSERVATION ROOM - MORNING
Arizona and April watch Amelia's surgery, discussing the rescue efforts on the water.
ARIZONA:
This storm will go down in history.
APRIL:
Do you think they'll find everyone?
ARIZONA:
We can only hope.
The television in the observation room starts showing news about the ongoing search, as doctors throughout the hospital continue their efforts to save lives.
TO BE CONTINUED...
