Posted by Dustin on 02.12.2012 at 4:05 pm

So I was not all that enthralled by this weeks episodes of “Grey’s” and “Private Practice.” When they are on point, they are great. When they are off, they are usually dull. This week I felt for the most part, it was an off week. The later show is once again on my last nerve!

On “Grey’s” I did love the Ben and Bailey story, especially the end where he surprised her with a romantic dinner and was okay with the change of plans. You could see her insecurities from her previous marriage coming through, as her other husband never understood her schedule and need to be at work above all else.

We also got a bit more of the Mark and Lexie drama, as she hoped to try and have a nice evening with Mark and the kids (she was baby sitting Zola so Mer and Der could have an evening alone). But things didn’t work out, as when she showed up Avery was there too. Awkward!

Some progress was also made with Owen and Christina. Teddy blew up at Owen, saying she hated him for what he did, that they’d never be friends again, that she’d never forgive him. When she confided in Christina about this, using “we” instead of “I” . . . well it got things spinning in Christina’s head. I guess she didn’t want to be included in all things Teddy anymore! She was fighting with Owen about getting back on Teddy’s services in the beginning of the show. At the end she went to him to beg him not to hate her (as Teddy hates him). It was a good scene, but can their marriage be saved? It seems they just want too many different things and neither wants to compromise?

Over to “Practice,” Violet began to question/ponder her relationship with the hot paramedic and how it impacted Pete, who was upset because he had to work with this guy. Sheldon suggested she tell Pete it’s not a relationship, it’s sex . . . which is what Violet said it was. Pete however didn’t care what it was she was doing . . . the problem was he cared she was doing it. . . . What what what !?!?! So he can’t do it, but she can’t? Or was this Pete basically saying he still cared about her and maybe things weren’t over? Oh hell no! I can’t take this back and forth stuff!

Speaking of the back and forth stuff, Addison was there to comfort and help Sam as he reconnected with his long lost and mentally unstable sister. Sheldon was also trying to help diagnose her and get her on a proper course of meds. Addison’s definition of comfort and be there as a friend meant sex, and Sam didn’t mind. Jake however did and felt Addison needed to figure out what she wanted, then come see him. Oh hell no x2! Why can’t these people make a decision and stick with it. Why does Shonda seem to love Sam and Addison so much? Can’t we just break them up for good?

Here is hoping next week’s cross-over shows dealing with treating Erica’s tumor is a bit more interesting. Dare we hope she actually lives? These shows, after all, excel in killing people off just when we have hope they will survive.