Gametime

I hear there’s a lady up at Seattle Grace that’s about to deliver quints. Quints?! That’s FIVE babies in one woman! Now that’s just crazy talk. The media has been covering the story nonstop. I guess it’s not everyday that a woman delivers FIVE babies. Who woulda thought.

All night, journalists and reporters were coming through the bar. Man, they were ordering shot after shot, beer after beer, jaeger bomb after jaeger bomb. And I thought hospital interns could drink. Anyways… Because it was so busy, I almost had to postpone my monthly darts tournament. Almost… 

But not quite. Yes, every month, I host a friendly little game of darts. And, every month, that friendly little game quickly turns into an all out war among my customers. There’s name calling, trash talking and just a general look-at-me-like-that-again-and-I’ll-shove-this-dart-in-your-eye kind of intensity. It’s pretty great.

Walter got off work early tonight so he could make the competition. Oh-- I’ve been scanning through your comments and a lot of you have been asking about my boyfriend Walter. Well, folks, if you ask, I will deliver. Walter and I were actually set up through a mutual friend about four months ago. When I first met him, he threw some sassy attitude at me, but I quickly put him in his place. It’s been great ever since. He runs a music store over on Pike Street. He’s really a sweet, genuine, honest guy (and, believe me, there’s a shortage of that type here in Seattle).

But back to the tournament. It eventually came down to Walter and me vs. George and Nurse Debbie. Now, Nurse Debbie, of course, is known for throwing bulls-eye after bulls-eye. Surprisingly, George is also pretty good, but tonight, he just wasn’t in the zone. He was off his game. Needless to say, George choked and my team was able to bring home the gold.

I talked to George afterwards (who, I might add, has always been a great sport), and I found out that something is on that boy’s mind. Or, rather, someone. “Who! Who?” I demanded that he tell me the name of the girl who basically just caused him to lose the tournament. But, good ole George wasn’t talking. Okay, so it took a few more shots, but he eventually caved… “Meredith!” he said. Yikes. Bad idea, I told him. These two do not belong together! They’re at completely different places in their lives. Not to mention… They’re roommates! George said he plans on asking Meredith out on a date. I begged him, please, whatever he does, please do not call it a “date.” If anything, it should be casual, right? He said he’s sick of playing games and ready to just bite the bullet. Oh boy. This one should be interesting. Clearly, the upside to being a bartender is that everybody tells you everything. It’s also the downside. Until next time…

-Joe the Bartender

Comments

[May]

GEOREGE AND MERIDETH!!! EEKS! lol. Derek did say for him to take care of her, but I don't think he meant in THAT way. I just can't picture that happening... maybe he can find himself a nice nurse (umm... not having high hopes though, sry George!)

What i really can't believe is that Alex was getting hot and heavy with Olivia and Izzy walked in! Izzy so did not deserve that and I thought Alex was better than that, guess not.

[teriberi]

oh lord, what will happen next? i'm kind of glad george is gonna bite the bullet, but it's a little worrysome too. hopefully all goes well. i'm glad you and walter are working out well...he's definitely a hottie!

[Ali]

Joe~

Thanks for the info on you and Walter; he sounds like a great guy. And you're right--genuine guys are scarce and not just in Seattle--believe me!. :)

And holy crap, Joe! George is going to ask Meredith out?! Wow, that is definitely going to be interesting. I can just see Meredith's shocked expression...

Any news on how McDreamy's feeling, now that Meredith has "moved on" (as if anyone really believes that either of those two have fallen out of love with the other!)? Has he been to the bar, lately? Inquiring minds want to know!

[J.C.]

Hey Joe,
Are you SERIOUS?? George is actually gearing up to ask Meredith out? Ooooh boy, that's going to be a painful rejection. Better get Georgie's drink-of-choice geared up in preparation for the aftermath!! :)

[Nadia]

I think George and Meredith would be good together. He's become so much stronger, and she needs some stability after McDreamy. Go George! Bite the bullet!

And Joe, I think it's great that you're with Walter, it sounds like you're happy with him. Good luck! And congrats on winning the tournament!

[Ella]

I'm so excited to hear what happens with George and Meredith. Keep us posted joe!!

[Suzanne]

I'd like to see a new character enter the picture - a smart, strong man who would appreciate Meredith. Derek is a jerk. I can't believe he had the nerve to tell Meredith it hurt seeing her with someone else. Poor baby. I'd love to see her permanently with someone really great. Derek had his chance and he blew it!

[CC]

Oooh! Joe, Walter sounds great. I'm glad you're happy. :)

I'm going to be sad for George though. If he and Mer should hook up - what's to happen to poor George's heart if she and Derek get back together? Or she can just never love George because of how she feels for Derek? *Sigh*

Poor George.

[Jennifer]

Hey, I know it sounds crazy but I would love to see Meredith and Derek together. I think Derek will eventually try and get Meredith back, but it might be too late. Hey Joe, let us know if you hear anything.

[t.c.]

you rock, Joe!

[Lisa]

Hey I don't know if its just me but I hope that derek and meredith get back together. come on he is sexy and so is she! they are ment to be together. I can say that it would be very interesting to see george and meredith get together!!

[Sam]

I think that it's great! I have been waiting for George and Meredith to get together for a long time!!!

[TLee]

Yeah I was pretty shocked by Alex and Olivia....come on....Olivia or Izzy especially since Alex is being such an a** and Izzy has been putting up with it, then again he did give Olivia syphillis! Anyway I bet it's interesting getting George liquored up...wonder what would happen if George and Meredith got liquored up together espeically with her hot and heavy dreams?! Truthfully I hope that never happens (sorry George) George may be better off asking Izzy out after the grab-me-over-the-table-and-confess-how-much-you-need-some-lovin'-act! By the way was anyone else disappointed with the guy Meredith took home? She needs to find someone as hot as McDreamy (as if that is possible-he was voted the second sexiest man alive in People mag) then McDreamy may really get jealous! Also I've been dying to comment on Satan's (aka Dr. Addison Shepard) high heels and cocktail dresses with the lab coat! What doctor dresses like that??? None I've ever met! Anyway Joe congrats on the dart tournament (that is actually how I met my boyfriend) and I hope you and Walter don't have as much drama in your relationship as the interns seem to have! Good luck!

[sydney]

personally i think that george and izzie should hook up. they both obviously need someone to be with and they are very compatible. derek lost his chance with meredith and i think mere just needs to find herself before she finds another guy.

[Tara]

Oh No..... Please tell George that he and meredith would def. not make a good couple! I think that her and derek should get back together soon...he and addison dont mesh well either!!! Dont get me wrong addison makes the show entertaining...but you dont cheat on someone you love!!!! Congrats on your boyfriend!!!

[Anni]

derek has to accept that he loves grey not his wife this is just plain stupid and starting to get annoying....

[Bob & Sharon]

Joe,
I predict that Satan will fall again. But with whom??? Perhaps the chief??? He seems to be infatuated with her. And once Derek finds out, well, that's the end of that. But she'll stick around just to make him miserable. And hopefully, George will get turned down by Meredith, his schoolboy crush is not compatible with her personality. It just won't work. Poor Izzy, I hated that she had to see Alex and Olivia. I mean, after all she has put up with, yeah, ok, Alex is having a 'problem' but he should have worked it out with Izzy instead of going back to his last great 'conquest'. Alex is obviously lacking in self-confidence but he's a jerk and Izzy deserves better.

[NJSherry]

I think that Alex and Satan's whore deserve each other.

[Bobbie]

Joe,

I so excited to here that George is going to ask Meredith out. She needs someone like George in her life. I hope she says yes. If she dose say no though please be there for George. But go George its you B-day

[Ashley]

I think that George is one of the sweetest guys on this earth! If Meredith were to turn him down, she'd be crazy! I know that if George were to ask me out, I'd be in heaven! He's cute, smart, and absolutly hilarious! What more could a girl want right? I predict that Meredith and George will eventually start dating and just when things start to get good between them, McDreamy will resurface yet again and than there will be this huge turmoil between the three. Both are great guys but I wonder...

[Jessica S.]

I agree with NJSherry....I actually started to like Ales and then she goes and ruins everything...And I just hated Satan's Whore form the get- go

[emily]

Dearest Joe: please consult George some more against asking meredith out...she has too many issues already. Plus I still want her and Derek to somehow work it out...what do you think, do they have a chance of getting back together? Luv Ya!

[Caguas School of Medicine]

Joe: We are a group of students from the school of medicine in Puerto Rico ( in the caribbean for those who don't know where is) and we just wish to have a bartender like you and hear all the problems that we face each day.Love your bar. Take care

[Michael Dyer]

Hey Joe, your insight is always so fresh and exciting. Why can't the world produce more of you?

So Walter...wow!!!! He's the guy. I'm so happy for you that you've found someone special...someone that you want to spend your life with. My only wish is that we see you more on the screen. You are definetly one of the most interesting people on the show...lets make you a regular like the rest of the gang. We need to see more strong gay people featured on tv. Plus, you're hella smart. In your blogs you really know what to say, and you sait it intelligently...you make us feel connected to you guys, it's great. (No i'm not gay and no i'm not hitting on you, no need for Walter to worry. I just think that you are such a genuine guy and we want to see more of you).

As for George, I hope he bites the bullet and lands Meredith. Accepting a date with George would be the smartest thing Meredith has done all since starting her internship. I'm not saying they're a match made in heaven, but George is a much better guy than McDreamy. We'll see.

[ally]

joe,
personally, i think george and meredith would be perfect together. meredith does have some issues so i hope george doesn't get hurt. still, how will he ever know how she feels if he doesn't talk to her? meredith has been so busy thinking about derek that she hasn't even had time to think about george. and she needs to get over dr. mcdreamy because hes only going to play her more. he's lied to her once, so why does he still trust him?
as for izzy, alex was a jerk and she definitely deserves better. she's one of my favorites and i hate to see her upset. i think her and george would make a good couple but i hope thers someone out there who deserves her. she a great doctor.
also, you must be a great person because the doctors seem to really enjoy your company. have a good one!