In “I Can See Clearly Now”, the third episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” twenty first season tensions flare as Simone and Lucas struggle to balance their personal and professional lives. The pair, who recently rekindled their relationship, face increased competition during a high-stakes surgery.
Simone’s frustration grows when Lucas is chosen over her for a liver transplant procedure, intensifying their rivalry. However, their professional dynamic shifts when Richard assigns Simone to assist in the surgery, allowing her to demonstrate her medical knowledge and outshine her peers.
Meanwhile, Amelia faces a difficult ethical decision involving a pregnant patient with a fast-growing tumor. Initially hesitant to operate, Amelia ultimately decides to take on the difficult case, aided by intern Mika and fellow surgeon Jo.
The surgery proves challenging, with Mika stepping in to calm tensions between the doctors during a critical moment, leading to a successful outcome for both the mother and child. Mika later reveals to Jules the personal struggles she’s been hiding, as her sister’s cancer diagnosis weighs heavily on her mind.
In a separate storyline, Ben Warren faces challenges of his own as he interviews for a job at the hospital, only to be confronted with his varied career path. Despite Sydney’s opposition, Bailey intervenes, ensuring Ben’s return to the medical team.
Richard, dealing with the emotional stress of Catherine’s health issues, supports Bailey’s decision while grappling with the impact of losing his former wife and nearly losing his current one.
Grey’s Anatomy airs Thursday nights at 10:00 PM on ABC.
