Grey's Anatomy Scoop: MerDer Happiness, a Cristina-Owen Explosion and also the Alt-Reality

Ellen Pompeo, Patrcik Dempsey After two several weeks from the air and also the sad dying of Teddy's husband, the spring instances of Grey's Anatomy promise more happy occasions, especially since Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) finally got custody of the children of baby Zola. We'll even visit a not "dark and twisty" Meredith within the special alternate-reality episode. But it is not every vibrant and shiny: TVGuide.com sitting lower with executive producer Shonda Rhimes, who told us that Cristina (Sandra Oh), for just one, is heading toward dark occasions. And what's this about George and Izzie coming back? Exclusive: Grey's Anatomy and Practice doing another crossover ABC Leader Paul Lee introduced Tuesday he has high wants Grey's to come back for next season. Isn't it time to tackle that? Shonda Rhimes: I seem like i was told that's what is happening. So, we are just making the plans the way you always result in the plans. I've got a full arrange for what is going to happen next season. I must say per month-and-a-half ago I did not possess a full plan. Only one day, I awoke and that i did. The apparent real question is if Pompeo decides to not renew her contract, is Lexie (Chyler Leigh) being prepared to become the Gray of Grey's Anatomy? Rhimes: No. I am talking about I really like the smoothness of Lexi. I believe Chyler is amazing. Which was never truly the vision from the show, like i was seeking a alternative. I would not think that whatsoever. Since Meredith and Derek have Zola back, the way that alter the dynamic of the marriage? Rhimes: They are getting a lot fun with Zola it's been amazing to look at. I additionally love, story-smart and character-smart, the evolution of Meredith's character, this lady who, I recall saying in a lot of interviews, she'll not have kids. Then, really while using shooting to obtain her to some place where she'd believe that maybe she may wish to have kids, and also to now see her like a mother is actually beautiful. I did not seem like their marriage was screwed up. She just felt like when they could not obtain baby back, it would be considered a problem, but there's lots of pleasure there, that is really fun to determine for the pair of them. They are getting an enjoyable experience together. ABC at TCA: Scoop on Grey's, General Hospital so when Cougar Town may return What's going to we have seen for Mark (Eric Dane) and Lexie, who clearly have feelings for one another, that is made especially difficult now that we understand Lexie does not hate Mark's new girlfriend? Rhimes: I do not think that will change her having the ability to overcome her feelings though.Mark and Lexie, I really like them together. We've heated, heated arguments within the writers' room about the pair of them. Many people seem like they should not be together whatsoever, he's too old on her, she has an infant. I seem like she gets some becoming an adult to complete, along with he and perhaps they are getting there. Following a dying of Henry, it appears like Cristina and Owen (Kevin McKidd) are going to hit a tough patch. What else could you tease? Rhimes: The explosion is originating. I believe it is going to affect every corner of the lives. A few of the performances that Sandra and Kevin are submiting are, like, individuals are crying as you're watching the dailies. It's unbelievably good what they are doing. Fans are actually committed to the Cristina-Owen relationship and could be, ahem, very open should something happen for them. Rhimes: I believe everyone's really devoted for them like a couple. I am not likely to say whether they are likely to split up or otherwise because, honestly, that's type of not the purpose within this. However I seem like they are a couple who actually want to be together, who're fighting to really make it work.What that will mean is it will likely be fairly painful, even when they have great results. It will likely be an unpleasant journey. Grey's boss Shonda Rhimes trades MerDer for Scandal: "It's just like a British miniseries" Embracing the alternate-reality episode, we all know that Derek continues to be married to Addison (Kate Walsh), but who's Meredith with? Rhimes: You will find some very surprising stuff that take place in the alternate-reality episode. I understand that fans happen to be going insane using their worries as well as their fears. This is an alternate reality, meaning it does not exist. Really, the premise is exactly what might have happened if Meredith's mother had not had Alzheimer's disease, if Meredith have been elevated like a vibrant and shiny person. So, vibrant-and-shiny Meredith makes several things on the planet completely different. I believe it is surprising whenever you uncover what she has been doing together with her some time and the type of person she's become. How about Cristina within the alt-reality? Rhimes: It's the concept that without Meredith there to become her ally in anything, and when Meredith had not had the experience to chop her from that wedding gown, who'd Christina happen to be?She is only a essentially different person and, I believe, a lonely one. And Bailey (Chandra Wilson)? Rhimes: Without Richard to take the time coaching her, Mandy Bailey may have remained Mandy Bailey and not reached function as the Nazi. Now that we understand Callie and Owen are together within the alternate-reality episode, what's going to we have seen on their behalf? Rhimes: Callie being with Owen may be the biggest mistake of each of their lives. It is extremely funny simply because they and so do no enterprise being together. She's so pining with this peds surgeon and she or he does not know why. It is because she didn't have Mark Sloan there and Erica Hahn (Brooke Cruz) never came, because [Callie] was one's heart surgeon, so she didn't have her first knowledge about a lady. It is charming and delightful. It's more concerning the fact that they are using the wrong people than about the subject being together. Maybe there is a reference to George and/or Izzie within the episode? Rhimes: You realize where they went within this " new world ". Grey's Anatomy airs Thursdays at 9/8c on ABC.