When the Chief makes an announcement that a solo surgery is up as an award, the residents are sent into a frenzy all trying to get an edge over one another. Meanwhile, Derek asks Bailey for advice after Cristina continues to interfere in his relationship with Meredith. Elsewhere, Erica uncovers a shocking connection between a resident and a patient.
I Want That — Psapp
Meredith monologue intro; Yang & Mer on the phone all night talking about Ellis' journals; they get to hospital & disperse; Bailey gets off the phone & she talks to Derek about her marriage counseling
Good Time — Brazilian Girls
The interns are practicing on corpses; Meredith tells everyone that her dead mommy taught her a better way to hold her instruments.
Torch Song — Shady Bard
Owen reprimands Alex and Cristina for fighting over a patient; Bailey does CPR on Rose who signed a DNR; Derek takes over to comfort the husband; Izzie is helps patient Mike to breathe during surgery.
Gotta Figure This Out — Erin McCarley
Episode ending; Erica and Callie argue; Izzie feels Denny's presence again