Greys Anatomy 11x01 “I Must Have Lost It On the Wind”
Should I say,
this episode blew me away. It was a
fantastic premiere of a promising 11th season.
Director
Kevin McKidd and writer Stacy McKee ably served us a rousing season opener.
Best of all,
it had lots of Calzona. And don’t we just LOVE LOVE LOVE it when they were
together in most of the scenes. You should see my beautiful ear-to-ear smile as
I type this.
MOST scenes of Callie were with Arizona.
And MOST
scenes of Arizona were with Callie.
Bless the
season premiere.
So let’s get
it on with Meredith’s opening voice over about when her mom
took her to the park…
“Funny isn’t it? the way memory works.
The things you cant quite remember, and the things you can never forget..."
Blown Away
The wind. Such a force of nature. It blows where it will.
And in this case, the beginning of our episode, tragedy struck at the helipad of Grey Sloan Memorial. A gurney was blown off by the wind and accidentally fell from the rooftop and crashed onto what sounded like a vehicle below.
It was glorious to see our beloved couple strolling down the halls of the hospital, coffee cups in hand, engrossed in a discussion that picks up where we left off last Season. They were talking about surrogacy. And unknowing of the tragedy that had just happened outside.
Callie Worries
Callie: What
if she runs off with our baby? What if she does drugs? What if she doesn’t eat
right? What if she forgets her pre natals?
Arizona: Last
night you were all for a surrogate. What
changed it?
Callie: Nothing I just , I was brushing my teeth this morning I saw my scar in the mirror , I was pregnant with Sofia when that accident happened. Me. Even I couldn’t protect our unborn child. How can we protect her and trust someone we don’t even know?
Arizona: Sofia’s fine, it was a freak accident. There’s no reason to think that that’s what happened.
Then chief
Owen Hunt bursts into the screen, announcing the emergency, causing Callie and Arizona to rush off to the E.R.
So at the E.R.
loading dock , Callie and Arizona rush to help Owen extricate the patients on board the
vehicle on which the fallen gurney
crashed
And Callie recognized the boy as one of her and Arizona's patients
Callie: Dave
is that you? That's Dave ...in there
Owen: You know him?
Callie: Yeah
Arizona: Stage two osteosarcoma patient stage two, he’s due for a sixth round of chemo
Callie: What are you doing there, are you all right?
Don’t move your head
Callie: Just hang in there Dave, let me get a closer look
She took a peek but from her expression, it wasn't pleasant
Owen: You
okay?
Callie: Yeah, no, they’re sitting on each other’s laps with no pants
Why aren’t you wearing any pants!?
Callie sarcastically said
this so hilariously, just flawless delivery by Sara Ramirez, whose every
expression in every scene was downright sincere.
Arizona: Well
I’ll give you one little guess
Sara and
Jessica’s comic timing are just on point, this tense emergency situation had
been made light by this hilarious banter
Owen: ......Who’s going to get in there?
Neither Callie nor Arizona was interested
Callie hurriedly called the boy's mom, despite the boy's objection. A shining badass reasonable move.
And when they got the girl out from the vehicle, it was cute how Arizona was all business and funnily covered up the boy's exposed penis.
Dave: Can I get a
blanket?
All thought that this scene was as tense and scary was slowly discarded because of hilarity injected by Callie and`Arizona not really interested in seeing D.
And the
misfortune had not ended just yet, for the wind was omnipresent.
Dave: Good
news is, this day cannot get any worse
can it?
He spoke too
soon. The blanket just flew off. And yes, exposed what must not be exposed.
Of course. This episode whose theme was wind, just needed a helping hand from the wind for this moment of hilarity as the man’s junk was exposed to our lesbian, and should I say, “ uninterested” pair.
Of course. This episode whose theme was wind, just needed a helping hand from the wind for this moment of hilarity as the man’s junk was exposed to our lesbian, and should I say, “ uninterested” pair.
Just the sight of the astounded Calzona sent me on a laughing fit that could be heard within a two mile radius.
Grey's
signature humor was in play as Arizona’s expression not looking at his exposed penis as Callie covered the patient up was just
precious!!
The way Callie covered it and Arizona avoiding to look at the D like she’d turn to stone, it led me to sum it up as :, They just simply don’t’ need the D and they just don’t need to see D. Oh em gee..
Turns out the
patient, who was getting chemo treatment for osteosarcoma took off from his hospital room and snuck out
with his girl, and chose to have sex inside a car, but the unfortunate incident of the blown-by-the-wind gurney crash
happened, and landed right smack through the roof of their car.
Dave’s Mom
was giving him a piece of her mind on how the hospital peds floor isn’t a place
for having sex and it’s a place for healing
Turns out Callie was a reasonable tattle tale and told Dave’s mother
about the car sexcapade that resulted in this accident.
Dave: You told her?
Dave: You told her?
Callie was ever matter of fact with a slight sneer “Your collar bone is broken and your shoulder is really badly bruised”
Talk of the excitement of shaving the girl’s head due to glass shards embedded on the scalp was ongoing and Jo and Arizona were encouraging.
Arizona was just all-supportive but Callie was not moved and was quick to dismiss everything
Enter Dr. Herman
Next scene
Callie and Arizona were assessing what just happened in the hospital room
Arizona: Yikes that mom was harsh and judgy and..
Arizona: You
do?
Callie: You
don’t?
So here we start to notice that each had a different take on the situation. But they were interrupted by new doctor Dr. Herman who just got rave reviews from the parents of Arizona’s patient and she was looking for a person to fill in a fellowship
Arizona: Well
I actually do very hard things, in peds
Was this a challenge? Was there a tone of sarcasm from Dr. Herman?
Was this a challenge? Was there a tone of sarcasm from Dr. Herman?
Arizona: Fine
Callie: Morons
This is the second time the opinions of both Callie and Arizona did not quite jibe.
Not her father for a mother
Next scene Callie and Jo attend to the teens with Monica newly shaven and suddenly wasn’t moving sending Callie and Jo into panic
“Page Dr
Shepherd”
Next we see Callie and Arizona watching the brain bleed
surgery from the gallery
Arizona: How
Is it?
Callie: Its
an epidural bleed. If I were her mother and this brain bleed didn’t kill her, I’m
gonna kill her. Oh God, I sound like my father when I was a teenager what is
wrong with me. I love him.
But I don’t want my daughter to have my father for a mother.
But I don’t want my daughter to have my father for a mother.
Arizona: I don’t know what you just said but it’s nice to see what our kids have in store for them someday ..or kid.. you sure you don’t want to consider a surrogate?
Seeing her
expression, Callie was not agreeable. She was too worried about not being able
to protect her kids. They are still not on the same page, both Callie and
Arizona.
Callie: Okay
I can’t watch this I’m gonna go check on Dave,
will you tell me when it’s uh, when it’s over?
Then they
gave an inevitable spontaneous peck on
the lips that set my heart and your
heart a-flutter. Tee hee..
Be it a
torrid kiss or a gentle peck, I usually stare at the screen and observe EVERY
millisecond of it. Every kiss is gold. Any kind of kiss. And I’m not
embarrassed to say that at all.
And did you see the love there? In that light kiss? Crystal clear.
Then we see Callie with Dave’s mom
Callie: Dr Shepherd doing everything for Monica but
How to keep the kids safe
Then we see Callie with Dave’s mom
Callie: Dr Shepherd doing everything for Monica but
Mom: She
seems so fine, giving me the attitude,
Callie: Oh
her parents are on a plane now, they should be here soon.
And there was
something in what the mom said that deeply moved Callie
“When they’re
babies, you spend the night on their crib just watching them. Make sure that
they’re still breathing. They start walking, so you childproof every inch of
your house, they start climbing trees and you just pray that they don’t fall or
crack their head open.
They turn 16
and they get cancer…and just when you’re finally about to beat that, they sneak
out to a parking lot to have sex and a gurney falls out of the sky.”
Callie was by
this time teary eyed, taking to heart every word that this loving parent was
saying
“How am I
supposed to do it? How am I supposed to ever keep them safe?”
Then Dave
enters and Callie was privy to how Dave was consoled by his mom. Dave was
blaming himself
Mom: No one
has died, okay? We’re just going to sit here, and we’re gonna think good
thoughts. Don’t you worry.
Callie was
pensive during this mother-son conversation. Having realizations of the challenges
of child-rearing, the dangers involved and how everyone is just as vulnerable
and are just helpless over the unforeseen
events of life. Little did I know, it made her decide to go on with the idea of
surrogacy.
No one can contest that Sara Ramirez is the Queen of expressions. Each of her reactions all through this episode, from the funny to the dramatic was just excellent and effortless. She is simply a natural brilliant talent.
No one can contest that Sara Ramirez is the Queen of expressions. Each of her reactions all through this episode, from the funny to the dramatic was just excellent and effortless. She is simply a natural brilliant talent.
Arizona’s fellowship opportunity
This next
scene where Monica wakes up and sees Dave by her bedside was witnessed by Callie and Arizona, and the
sentimental moment affected them obviously.
Callie
reaching out to hold Arizona’s hand, as the teen lovebirds kissed, was a deeply
touching moment. The love between the teens moved them deeply, and as they
walked away from the room, they had a chance for an important talk..
Callie: You
know what, Dave’s mom’s right. Even if you play it safe you aren’t safe not
really, so we might as well take a few risks, right?
Arizona: I’m so happy to hear you say that
Arizona: I’m so happy to hear you say that
Callie: You are?
Arizona: Yeah cause, that’s what I was gonna talk to you about… this morning
Callie: This
morning
both said
this in unison and both were chuckling so cutely I was biting my lips so hard
We could see that they were happy, being abe to laugh lightly like this.
We could see that they were happy, being abe to laugh lightly like this.
Callie: You were right I was overreacting, we can’t control everything so….we should do it. Let’s get a surrogate and have another baby. Hahaha Absolutely.
Arizona’s
surprise was written all over her face
Arizona: No
well ummm, well actually I was talking about the fetal surgery fellowship that
Dr Herman mentioned?
Callie: Oh,
Oh okay, so you’re ah you’re recommending somebody?
I thought maybe, …ME! (Arizona giddily says) I could get double certified Its an incredible opportunity
That throat
clearing was clearly a sign that Callie was nervous, surprised about the news, and was trying to make the best of the situation.
Arizona: It’ll
be hard, I know, you know, study sessions and longer hours..
Callie: And then a baby..
Arizona: Right,
so that’s why, that’s why I was just thinking about it..
Then Derek entered
the scene and asked them if they were
going to the meeting of the board for Yang’s board seat.
Arizona:Oh,
that’s a no-brainer..Alex
Callie: Bailey
As if to state the obvious, there it is again, one topic, two different answers. Up till the very last dialogue.
Notes
There was lots
of Calzona in this episode, and it tackled many facets of the Calzona journey
for the season.
It was a fitting
opener for them, in which best Calzona writer Stacy McKee masterfully set the foundation
for the Calzona storyline for Season 11.
In this episode: they were entertaining and hilarious; were affected by the experience of their patients, faced vulnerabilities and found ways to handle them; one was exploring an opportunity in education and professional development; they were happy, sweet and romantic at key emotional moments, and at the same time they accorded us a better picture of how they are dealing with a major decision in their life-- having a new child.
Not in sync
Four times in this episode, were scenes which showed the two were not on the same page on things. They just were not in sync and the scenes made that obvious.
From the very
first scene where Callie was all too worried about surrogacy and Arizona was
all for it; to when they had different opinions of the teen
lovebirds; to when they had differences of timing on whether to go ahead with
surrogacy, to when they had different choices on who should take over Cristina’s
board seat.
Even at that
time when Callie was already ready to agree with Arizona on surrogacy, suddenly
Arizona was considering taking on a fellowship.
On Arizona’s study
plans
That
conversation was open ended, though. We should not jump to conclusions yet that
Arizona is shutting down plans to have a baby through a surrogate, although
admittedly, it will be difficult to carry the baby, given the tough schedule of
work and study.
Remember that
since the start of the episode, Callie
was vocal about her fears and hesitation
to go on with their surrogacy plans and it was Arizona who was gung ho about it.
Arizona did not
expect that Callie would change her
mind. So maybe when Dr Herman opened the topic of opportunity, that was when
she considered it possible. It was not as if she was directly shooting down
Callie’s new decision to push on with the surrogacy plans. It’s just that their
minds were just not in sync with each other through that time..
We may all
have mixed reactions to Arizona’s sudden desire to take on the fellowship. As
to how Callie may have reacted to it, but let me just put to fore, that it is a
welcome relief for Arizona to be thinking progressively.
She has
started to show signs of being proactive and focusing on self-achievement. Far
from the post-tragedy Arizona of Season 9, when she was depressed and had given
up on moving on with life.
Far from the
post-cheating Arizona of Season 10 where she seemed out of it, directionless,
random, and reckless.
Seeing her
all excited and glowy eyed about something as developmental as further education, was a huge step
forward. It was a monumental advance from the Arizona of old who was bitter about her lost leg. Traumatized and seemingly directionless during
the most recent aftermath of the tragedy.
True, we see
her now being close to being just like Season 5 perky , sunshiny Arizona. Filled with optimism for the future. Just the
thought that she considers taking the fellowship is a very welcome development.
In that
scene, Callie’s expression was half shocked and half pained. I could feel my
heart sink for her as she listened to Arizona’s every word.. . whatever real
reaction she had, she was trying to hold it in though because she respected
what her wife was trying to say.
She was
disappointed with the new study plans of Arizona , because this would affect
the feasibility of Arizona carrying the baby, what with the hours involved for
work and study.
But knowing
Callie, yes she was taken aback by the news but she was trying to make the best
of the situation. Although at that moment, no solutions were present, and it
was left open ended.
No use taking
sides at all. Taking sides between Callie and Arizona is so Season 10.
If anything,
this episode just opened avenues for further development of the Calzona SL.
They may have had different opinions and thoughts on various things that day,
but the love was evidently intact. Their care and concern for each other was
simply there. And that was more than enough for us to not panic.
Many quarters
see it as Calzona bickering again and fighting just after they had been okay from
last season.
But they were
not bickering. They were just acting accordingy to what life has presented to
them at the moment.
Given the new
opportunity (in Arizona’s case) and the new life realizations (in Callie’s case)
actually, they were both trying to listen to each other, even if Callie was
surprised by the study plans, and Arizona was trying to adjust to Callie’s changing
decisions about surrogacy.
I’m guessing that in future episodes, both
will be accommodating to each other. Both will adjust, listen and give way to
each other because even though there was obvious unintentional differences on many things, I suspect that Season 11 will
bring out the beauty in their differences.
That even if
their opinions differ, even if life brings them separate opportunities, their strong
love for each other will see them through.
Another thing to think about is how Dr. Herman's character will mesh with the lives of Callie and Arizona. Whether she will have an important impact in the next few episodes, remains to be seen.
Another thing to think about is how Dr. Herman's character will mesh with the lives of Callie and Arizona. Whether she will have an important impact in the next few episodes, remains to be seen.
The foreseeable future
Would rather take it all with a grain of salt.
Would rather take it all with a grain of salt.
After all they had been through in 9 and 10, it is just not in me to be worried at all about them, even if Shonda had said there was a 50/50 chance of them staying together.
Inspired by how they weathered the storms in the past seasons, I am very hopeful that things will work out fine.
And with all the challenges or opportunities that they will encounter, i have the highest hopes that these will bring out the best qualities of each one throughout the season.
Let us wait and see how the season unfolds. I just cannot contain my excitement about the many great things to look forward to-- the possibility of a new baby, career advancement, more sweet tender loving moments, to see Sofia again, family time, it goes on and on..
Here goes the closing voice over:
"There can be beauty in getting lost.
Sometimes we have to get lost to find each other, and sometimes we find each other, only to get lost all over again"
You cant always control it, the thing that’s going to set you adrift.
And as you stare out there at your
front porch,staring at the life you’re
about to leave behind, you have to accept it’s gone, lost…just like you.
All you can do now is stand very still
, breathe in the moment and try to be open to wherever the wind is going to
take you next.”
#CalzonaForever
Twitter:
@ GAFan8
As with the episode’s theme, the wind blows where it will, giving each of them new challenges and opportunities. It is up to them to sway with where these will take them, and make the best of it all.
And we hope their love will always be strong enough to breeze through the events of their life, and keep them steady, strong and sturdy, through the sometimes rough, and sometimes gentle winds of change.
#CalzonaForever
Twitter:
@ GAFan8
Big Thanks to @Grey_Calzona for photo edits
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