Alex walks into the operating room where Mark has been waiting.
"Thanks for coming Dr. Karev. Did you think we were in a different time zone?" Mark says, annoyed at the fact that Alex was late.
"With all due respect, I think I gave Dr. Karev the wrong time. I told him 10:15am instead of 10:00am. The error was mine," Palmer says.
"Let's just get started. We have important surgeries to attend to. We are in the business of keeping people healthy here," Mark says, self-importantly.
"Aren't we doing a boob job?" Alex whispers to Palmer.
Palmer smiles at him, and the two of them laugh quietly.
"Thanks for saving my ass!" Alex whispers to Palmer.
"Not a problem," Palmer says.
(Break)
"Sorry I'm late, Iz!" Meredith says as she bounds through the door.
"It's okay. I've made two batches of muffins, and an apple crumb pie while I was waiting," Izzy says, pacing nervously around the hallway.
"Okay…are you ready to go?" Meredith says, nervously.
"As ready as I'll ever be," Izzy says.
The two of them get into the car, and Meredith tries to make small talk to break the awkward silence.
"So, how was your shift last night?" Meredith asks.
"Fine. How was yours?" Izzy replies distractedly.
"Fine. Umm…did you see the new syringes? I think its easier to see the measurements on them," Meredith says, cringing at the banality of her own words.
"Mer, maybe we just shouldn't talk right now…okay?" Izzy says.
(Break)
Callie puts her tray down next to Miranda and joins her at her table.
"How's it going?" Callie asks.
"It's going." Dr. Bailey replies, distractedly.
"Are you enjoying the duties of chief resident? I know it can be tough. If the pressure is too much…" Callie says, wanting Miranda to know that there are no hard feelings.
Miranda shakes her head. "No. It's not that. I am a damn good teacher. I take the lowest interns and shape them into good doctors. I treat everyone fairly and I make sure that everyone gets the best education that they can get while they are on my team!" Miranda says, forcefully.
"Uh huh. I know you do. And the only reason they call you the Nazi, is…" Callie begins, not understanding where Miranda is going with this.
" I can't do it. I can't teach a rapist to be a doctor," Miranda says, definitely.
"So you think he did it?" Callie says.
"Do I think he did it? I think Izzy Stevens is as crazy as anyone I ever met. I'll never get over what she did with Denny. Cutting that wire is the craziest thing I have ever seen anyone do. I think she's overly emotional, and sometimes has bad judgment. But I also know that she is honest, and forgiving and genuine, and the first to see the good in everyone. The way she was dragged into this hospital, in that condition, I'll never believe that anyone but a monster could do that to another person…NEVER." Miranda says, angrily.
"You know, I truly hate her, Miranda. George and I will never be the same because of what she did. In my book she's a home wrecker, and a complete nut job. She's needy and her friendship with George drags him down. I want nothing more than to believe that she has gone off the deep end," Callie says.
"So you don't believe her?" Miranda says.
"Unfortunately, I think I might. I wasn't sure, until the day we went golfing with him. There was something about him, that just didn't sit right with me. I don't know what it was…but it was just one of those things. Call it women's intuition. So I did I little research, on his mid year exit from Mount Sinai Medical Center. Do you know not one thing can be found on him? Not one. It's like he had some fairy godmother who wiped out his existence there. It's as though he was never there. Something's wrong with that guy," Callie says.
"So you do believe her?" Miranda says.
"I think I do, but I had to hear your take on it first. You were there. You saw everything that night. I trust you, Miranda. If you say that crazy girl is telling the truth, that's all I need to hear," Callie says.
"Wow. I never knew you felt that way, Dr. Torres." Miranda says.
"Well, I do. You are a damn good doctor, and a damn good person. It's to your credit that you don't want a rapist on your team," Callie says.
"Thanks…" Miranda says.
(Break)
"I'm sorry to ask you to do this, Ms. Stevens, but I would like to ask you to tell the story one more time to Officer Fitzgerald," the male police officer says as he escorts a female police officer into the room.
Izzy sighs. She is so tired. She can't imagine gathering the strength to tell the story one more time, but she thinks of Anna. If a teenager can do this alone, I can certainly do it with my friend sitting beside me.
Just then, Meredith breaks into the conversation. "First of all, it is DOCTOR Stevens. Second of all, she has told the story to three different officers, and you have it written down from the original report, filed at the hospital. She's not telling it again," Meredith says, angry on Izzy's behalf.
Officer Fitzgerald places her hand on Meredith's arm. "I can imagine this is hard for both of you. You are a wonderful friend for being so protective. The problem with this case is that we can get the physical evidence from the hospital, but we need to prove that this was not consensual intercourse. From what Dr. Stevens is saying, that will probably be his defense in a court of law. I need a consistent story as many times as I can get it. But don't worry, this is the last time we'll ask you to tell it," she explains, kindly.
Izzy nods. "I understand,"
Meredith opens her mouth to protest, but Izzy stops her.
"Mer…it's okay. I can do this." she says.
"Okay." Meredith says, grabbing Izzy's hand and squeezing it.
(Break)
"Yang, you're with me this afternoon," Callie says to Christina.
"Get me switched to cardio and you can pick the bridesmaid dress color." Christina negotiates.
"Nope. And guess what, it's a quiet day on ortho. No surgeries. Just some easy rounds." Callie says.
"Who did I piss off?" Christina wonders out loud.
"Stop being paranoid. You didn't piss off anyone. I need you to help me with something. I have a plan," Callie says.
"I like plans…" Christina says, slowly.
(Break)
"Dr. Shepherd? Can I see you for a moment?" Richard says.
"Sure. What can I do for you?" Derek asks.
"I need you to take Dr. Talbot for the day. He's very interested in neuro," Richard says.
"Not a problem, but since when did you start making assignments?" Derek asks.
"Since Bailey's being a pain in my you know what!" Richard complains.
"When is she not a pain in the you know what?" Derek asks, good naturedly.
"I gotta get this kid switched off her team. His father's a close friend and colleague and I have to take care of the kid," Richard says.
"Well, I'll take him on neuro today if that will help you out." Derek says.
"Thanks." Richard says.
Callie wanders over to the chief. "I couldn't help but overhear. If you are looking for a resident to take Dr. Talbot, I'd be happy to," Callie says.
"Thank you, Dr. Torres. I think that might work out quite nicely," Richard says.
"Not a problem, chief." Callie says, smiling.
Perfect! She thinks, with a smile.