It was named Going, going, gone -- and now we know why.
SPOILERS ahead:
Our preferred documents were dealing with the consequences of the aircraft accident that took the lifestyle of Lexie Dull, and the voiceover: "Dying changes everything."
Dr. Level "McSteamy" Sloan (Eric Dane) was installed to a ventilator. He's been in a coma for monthly and, according to his will, he's going to be taken off of it at 5:00. It's particularly difficult for his two best close friends, Derek Shepherd and Callie Torres. Meredith Dull has gained the handle Medusa because she is such a meanie. Dr. Bailey is satisfied and into bootie phone calls. Cristina is off in New york where she is having problems suitable in. Alex is leaving/not making for his new job at Johns Hopkins. Owen is tracking down Apr to beg her to come returning to doctoring. And State of phoenix ( az ), it seems, has passed away in the aircraft accident until it's exposed near the end of the display that Callie had to amputate the reduced aspect of her leg!
"I am infinitely delighted that Arizona lives," Jessica Capshaw tweeted after the premiere. "How she lives in this season will certainly be a wild ride. I thank you all for your support."
As for Eric Dane's exit? E! is reporting that budget cuts prompted the move, saying show exec Shonda Rhimes had to trim the cast.
Dane told TV Line back in July that he was "extremely grateful" for the run.
And Rhimes at the time, indicated it was a joint decision, saying his McSteamy was "one of the most beloved characters on Grey's Anatomy." She added that Dane "did not come to this decision lightly, but after much consideration and conversations, he and I have decided that this is the right time for his storyline to end.
