Grey's Anatomy - 7.19 - It's a Long Way Back - Review

After a short hiatus, Grey's Anatomy returned with the episode "It's a Long Way Back".

The episode largely focused on Callie's recovery after the crash as well her baby, Sofia. After the last episode, we were left wondering if the baby would survive after being born prematurely. At the beginning of the episode, it didn't look great for Sofia. However, by the end of the episode, Callie, having undergone another surgery herself, was allowed to go home with the baby. What were we expecting really? Shonda takes a lot of risks with the show, but killing of a Calzona baby, I just don't think she would be able to escape the consequences of that. Plus, that baby is absolutely gorgeous!

It was nice to see Arizona, Mark and Callie all get on for once. Before Callie took Sofia home, she needed some reassurance from Bailey which was also a very touching scene. Bailey is one of my favourite characters on the show. She may be tough on the outside, but she can empathise, and understand what the other characters go through, and that makes her a brilliant character.

Adele also found herself on Derek's trial last night. The Chief had been hiding just how bad her Alzheimers was. This was also confirmed during a difficult scene between Meredith and Adele where Adele mistook Meredith for her mother and referred to the affair. After looking at the patient files, Meredith discovered that Adele was to receive placebo and not the medicine so she switched the files. I'm not too sure what effect this could have on the trial itself or if it could have negative consequences for Derek. I'm sure we'll find out in the next couple of weeks.

The episode also focused on Alex and his plans to get a group of children over from Africa to receive much needed medical attention. I love seeing this side of Alex, he has a real dedication to his patients and a passion for medicine. We've not seen this side of him for a while so it was very refreshing for his character. His dedication really showed when he arranged for the children to come even though he did not have the funds do to so. However, a deceased patient of his left him money which turned up just in time to support the children.

Overall, the episode was a nice conclusion to the whole Callie, Mark and Arizona drama which has been dominating the season. I want to wish that we get a chance to focus on other characters too now, but with Callie and Arizona getting married, I just don't think that will be the case. There doesn't seem to be much set up for the finale yet so let's hope for some gritty action and big plot twists next week.

What did you guys think?