Overview
- The Jan. 22 episode reunites Meredith and Nick on screen as an unexpected visit from his long-estranged sister reshapes a quiet day.
- The sister arrives with a newborn, reviving concerns tied to past addiction and forcing immediate questions about stability and care.
- Meredith signals she is prepared to help with the baby, prompting new conversations about future plans without a definitive decision.
- Nick recalls earlier years of stepping in for family, including taking responsibility for his niece, which informs his guarded response.
- Elsewhere, Richard’s surgical arc reaches a positive turn, and the hour features Brit Morgan’s guest role with Scott Speedman continuing in a recurring capacity.