Ep 11. Unbreak My Heart

Unbreak My Heart is the eleventh episode of the twelfth season of Grey's Anatomy. The episode revolves around the difficult past of one of the most beloved characters of the show, Dr. April Kepner.

The episode starts off with April and Jackson having lunch together, discussing their marriage and the adoption process. However, their conversation takes a dramatic turn when April receives a message from her friend, who informs her that her ex-fiancé, Matthew, is currently in the hospital with his pregnant wife. This news wreaks havoc on April, as Matthew was the love of her life before she and Jackson got married. Unwilling to let her past interfere with her professional life, April tries her best to ignore the issue at hand, but her emotions get the best of her and lead to several outbursts throughout the episode.

Meanwhile, the hospital is busy treating a patient named Ginny, who is a young girl that's been diagnosed with a severe case of osteogenesis imperfecta, commonly known as brittle bone disease. Despite numerous treatments, Ginny's condition deteriorates and it becomes clear that she needs expensive surgery that her parents can't afford. This issue becomes a point of conflict between Dr. Miranda Bailey and Dr. Richard Webber, who have different opinions on how to handle the situation.

Throughout the episode, flashbacks are interspersed, allowing the audience to learn about April's backstory. These flashbacks show her relationship with Matthew, and how she broke her engagement off with him, and later found solace in God. The scenes are touching, as the audience learns about April's struggles and the reasons behind the choices she made.

Back at the hospital, Jackson and April are forced to work together on Ginny's case, which leads to several tense moments between the two. Despite their best efforts, Ginny dies, leaving everyone involved feeling helpless and heartbroken.

The episode concludes with April meeting with Matthew at the hospital, where he thanks her for helping his wife, and tells her that he's moved on from her. April is left alone, grappling with her thoughts and feelings as she tries to come to terms with her past.

Unbreak My Heart is a stunningly emotional episode that delves deep into the backstory of one of the show's most beloved characters. The plot is well-crafted, and the flashbacks add depth to April's character. The episode's strong performances, particularly by Sarah Drew, who plays April, captivate the audience and add weight to the episode's overarching theme of love and loss.