Ep 23. Blues for Sister Someone

In Grey's Anatomy season 2 episode 23, entitled Blues for Sister Someone, the hospital is dealing with an influx of patients from a nearby dormitory that has had a gas leak. Meredith Grey is tasked with overseeing the triage process, but she finds it difficult to separate herself emotionally from the patients. Meanwhile, Izzie Stevens is dealing with her own emotional trauma as she tries to come to terms with the aftermath of Denny's death.

As the hospital struggles to manage the influx of patients, tensions rise between Dr. Burke and Dr. Shepherd when they clash over whether or not to perform risky procedures on some of the more critically injured patients. Dr. Shepherd, still reeling from his recent breakup with Meredith, is in a particularly fragile state and finds himself making reckless decisions.

Elsewhere, Cristina Yang is dealing with her own personal crisis as she struggles to come to terms with the fact that she may have Huntington's disease. With the help of Dr. Burke, she begins to explore her options for genetic testing and decides to take a proactive approach to managing her health.

As the episode progresses, the hospital staff begin to come together to support one another through their various struggles. Meredith is forced to confront her emotional barriers in order to be there for her patients, while Izzie begins to see the value in seeking therapy to deal with her grief. Ultimately, Blues for Sister Someone is a powerful exploration of the challenges that healthcare workers face on a daily basis, and the resilience that is required to heal both themselves and their patients.