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: Stephanie’s love interest returns with a brain abscess. The case is complicated by Stephanie being barred from the OR due to her personal involvement, leading to emotional fallout when she has to watch his surgery from the gallery. Impact on the Season Finale

It creates a dynamic, as Maggie reveals to Meredith that she also has feelings for Riggs, unaware that Meredith just hooked up with him. [S12E23] At Last

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: Meredith decides to sell the house Derek built (the "Dream House") to Callie and Penny, as she feels she is finally ready to move on from that chapter of her life. Major Character Developments Development Meredith Grey : Stephanie’s love interest returns with a brain abscess

The episode centers on several couples reaching critical turning points. After a season of "will they/won't they" and professional tension, Meredith finally gives in to her attraction to Nathan Riggs. Meanwhile, Owen and Amelia take a massive leap in their relationship, while Jo and Alex hit a definitive wall regarding their future. This episode directly sets up the : :