"Grey's Anatomy": pretty pictures and a pretty intense preview

As roc reminded us earlier this week, our favorite shows are running out of new episodes. That includes Grey's Anatomy, which is my personal choice for 2007's Best Comeback From a Lukewarm Season.

To make us feel better, ABC has released some midseason (which could be end-of-season) promotional stills of the cast. And not sharing the best ones with you would just be wrong. So here's a little eye candy for your weekend viewing pleasure.

Yes, I know Kate Walsh has moved on, but I want the real Addison back. Maybe wishing will make it so. You can find more Grey's pictures, including the male cast, here. You know, those guys are not bad looking, for boys.

We've also got a preview of Thursday's episode. It's a bit spoilerish, so don't watch if you don't want to know. And if you do watch, grab a hankie — it's a jerker.

**SPOILER ALERT** For real. I mean it.

I'm sure you remember the last episode, but a couple of things that happened have a direct bearing on what happens Thursday, so I'll refresh your memory. Derek kissed Rose, right before Meredith told him she didn't want him seeing anyone else. Bailey's husband, who waited for hours for a lunch date that never happened, sent her a message that he's through waiting. And not just for lunch.

Did I mention spoilers? Here they come. As you surmised from the preview, Bailey's son is rushed to the emergency room after an accident. Bailey is narrating this episode instead of Meredith, so you know things will get tense. I don't want anything bad to happen to Bailey. I love me some Bailey.

Derek tells Meredith that he wants to build a house for them. Of course, Meredith isn't ready for that, so McDreamy decides to take the next step with Nurse Rose (Lauren Stamile). I'd do the same thing — only about a season and a half ago.

The other "bombshell" is that "Debra Monk returns as Louise O'Malley, George's mom, and shocks both Izzie and Callie." That leads to a cliffhanger, which, I imagine, is also a bombshell. In any case, Izzie and Callie themselves are bombshells and that's all that matters.

Two additional story lines have to do with a "major event" for Lexie and a faith healer who challenges Alex and Dr. Hahn. I love it when somebody challenges Dr. Hahn, because she flashes a look that could melt steel. Well, at least it could melt me.

This episode very well may be the season finale for Grey's Anatomy, so savor every minute. Especially the last five, which will be set to Caedmon Call's emotional song, "Ten Thousand Angels." I suggest stocking up on Kleenex.