Ep 12. None of Your Business

The episode "None of Your Business" of Grey's Anatomy season 13 introduces a storyline that revolves around doctors Owen and Amelia. The audience sees that Owen is trying to take a step forward in his relationship with Amelia by bringing up the topic of starting a family. However, Amelia feels unsure about the idea and instead of talking it out with Owen, she goes to Arizona for a solo surgery to distract herself. At the same time, a teenager named Sarah comes into the hospital with a serious abdominal pain. Her parents seem to be overbearing, and the doctors discover that she's been using birth control pills without their knowledge, which has led to her condition.

On the other hand, Alex Karev is facing his consequence for assaulting DeLuca. As he prepares for his trial, he starts to feel the pressure of possibly losing his license or even going to jail. His girlfriend Jo, who has a troubled past herself, is trying to be supportive, but Alex's nerves are only escalating. Meanwhile, Bailey and Webber are fighting for the hospital's board position, and Weber is trying to assure Bailey that regardless of who wins, their friendship won't be affected.

As the episode progresses, the audience sees that Amelia's surgery has complications, and she calls Owen up for emotional support. Feeling helpless in the situation, Owen reaches out to Meredith for advice; but she tells him that he needs to be there for Amelia instead of looking for solutions that won't work. Feeling stuck, Owen confides in former chief Bailey for advice, and while they talk, she sees that Owen should be the one making his own decisions instead of relying on others.

The theme of the episode is communication, as each storyline revolves around characters not speaking their minds with their loved ones. Sarah's parents weren't aware that she was sexually active and had been taking birth control pills, and when they find out, they act controlling and irrational, which leads to Sarah's complicated surgery. Similarly, Amelia is afraid to confront Owen with her thoughts on starting a family and instead distances herself. In Alex's storyline, he's holding back on how much he's scared, and Jo is unaware of what's going through his mind. Bailey and Webber's competition also highlights that they both fear being alone more than winning the position.

Overall, "None of Your Business" was a fascinating episode that showcased how speaking your mind and listening to others is essential in establishing healthy relationships. While the medical cases were emotionally gripping, it's the characters' growth that makes Grey's Anatomy an engaging show to watch.