In her mind she had doubts. Maybe Meredith had been right. Maybe Burke was trying to protect her. After all he was risking his career too by telling the Chief, putting his dream of becoming the Chief in danger. She was suddenly overwhelmed with happiness and affection. Burke found like this a few minutes later in the on call room. He expected an argument. However Cristina surprised him.
C- Hey
B- Hi
She got up and kissed him.
B- What was that for?
C- It was a thank you kiss.
B- Thank you?
Burke felt she was mocking him.
C- For looking out for me trying to protect me from the gossip and the nasty comments even endangering your career and reputation to do so.
B- You had brain surgery or something? I expected you to be furious.
C- I was. But I had a talk with Meredith who pointed out how lucky I am to have you to defend me. I thought about it and I realized she was right.
B- Remind me to ask Grey to scrub in.
Cristina laughed and kissed him again more passionately this time and they both fell back in bed.