The last Grey's for 2006.

Let's have a moment of silence for Grey's Anatomy since we won't have new episodes until January 2007.

But, what a way to end the year with a bang. Last night, Grey's was back in full swing. I couldn't figure out why they dragged out George's father's surgery over the course of three weeks and I was annoyed it was taking so long to wrap it up. But the scene between George and his father (with Callie as a silent observer) was illuminating. George had been on a rampage, screaming and snapping at everyone and finally, Mr. O'Malley had to confront him about his behavior. Mr. O'Malley asked George why he was so angry at everyone, "especially when the person you're really angry at is me." Wow! I actually felt for George when he was too scared and nervous to watch his father's surgery, so Dr. Burke stepped him to narrate it for him while his back was turned. I figure this episode was taped post-behind-the-scene fight, so it was interesting to see those two together, awkwardly trying to pick up the pieces, both on- and off-camera.

I don't think Dr. Bailey needs to worry about Burke and Cristina not getting punished. I think they're both suffering enough as it is. Burke is facing a career crisis, because if McDreamy can't fix the tremor, he's done. And Cristina has to deal with a soiled reputation at work, plus the demise of her relationship with Burke. At the end of the day, there's nothing the Chief can do that's worse than the personal demons they're already fighting. But since Cristina jumped on the elevator with Bruke and McDreamy, she can prove to Burke that she's still on his side and has his support. Maybe they can find a way back to each other.

I was Meredith last night, and like I said earlier this season, she's been growing on me. I've been in her shoes, confronted with a stepfamily that you don't know and who certainly don't know you. Some may think it was harsh for her to tell her "stepmother", Molly, "You are not my family" but it's true. Meredith is dealing with enough drama taking care of her real mother, there certainly isn't time or space to care about some people she just met and a sister who doesn't even know she exists. My favorite scene came at the very end, when Meredith told Cristina, "you're my sister, you're all I've got." Yes, even though she may have a sister linked by blood, that doesn't mean anything. You can't choose your family, but you can certainly choose your friends. And more often than not, your friends know you better than your own family.

Funniest moment from last night: Alex calling Izzy a "candy striper."

It's going to be a long December with no Grey's, but I'll find a way to manage. I guess I'll pick up with The O.C. again. I was a fan of The O.C. long before Grey's came around, and with new episodes airing through January, I'll be watching.