Test Day

I don’t do well under pressure.  Anxiety attacks, nervous jitters, uncontrollable laughter and really, really sweaty palms – I get it all.  So it should come as no surprise that the day Walter and I meet our potential baby’s mama, I’m a nervous freakin’ wreck.

Fine, you want me to back it up.  Obviously.  Having a baby is something Walter and I have been discussing for a while now.  He’s always wanted one, and, I admit, I was on the fence for a little while, but we filed an application a few months ago and...  well…  we met our potential birthmom this morning.  Our potential birthmom that’s pregnant with TWO BABIES.  TWINS!

Okay my leg just started to tremble again.  See?  Nervous wreck.

Rina is her name.  She’s seriously one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever met.  Only 18-years-old.  It’s crazy.  She came here to meet us for the day.  To check us out and make sure we’re a normal couple…  It was kind of a test.  A very stressful test.  A test I probably failed miserably.

Walter – he’s taking Rina to the bus station right now – he’s a bit irritated with me.  I warned him about my stress issues.  I mean, meeting our potential birthmom is a big deal and having a baby is an even bigger deal…  Still, Walter acted surprised and annoyed when I stuck my foot in my mouth on several occasions today.  I couldn’t help it!  Come on – We might be fathers of TWIN BABIES.  I’ve only bought ONE book about parenting and I never made it past the chapter on breastfeeding myths.

Well, I seriously hope I didn’t ruin our chances with Rina today.  She’s going to make a decision soon.  There’s one other couple that Rina is considering...  Hey, maybe she found my nervousness charming.  At least that’s what I’m gonna tell Walter.

So, it looks like Derek has decided to throw Burke’s bachelor party right here at the Emerald City Bar.  How great is that?  It’s pretty awesome that Burke has chosen Derek as his best man.  And it’s pretty crazy that Burktina’s wedding is taking place TOMORROW.  I, for one, will definitely be there, camera in hand.  I cannot miss Cristina walking down that aisle…  Man, THAT is going to be something.

Um.  Wait a second.  Why is Derek is talking to a woman – or rather, a girl?  A very cute girl.  Is that…  Are they…  FLIRTING?!

Something must’ve happened with Meredith and Derek today.  I hope it didn’t have anything to do with the intern exams.  Seems like today was test day for everybody.  Oh man – I DO NOT like the way this chick just smiled at McDreamy.  And I REALLY do not like the way McDreamy just smiled back.  Wait…  Okay, she just walked away.  What the hell was that all about??

The anxiety.  The jitters.  The nervous laughter.  And – yep – the really, really sweaty palms…  Guess what?  They’re all back.

Hey – Walter and Rina just walked in!  I should –

Comments

[Jen]

Great post Joe!

I think you summed up how we all feel about Derek flirting in the bar...

Be sure to let us know if you get more details on that one!

[Hi!]

Thank God Derek turned her down, I've been DYING this entire week.

[Ashley]

Ok Joe why didn't you interrupt them? We were all counting on you!!! I really hope you and Walter get to be the ones with the twins :)

[isabella]

aww you and walter are adopting so cute i hope she picks u to adopt an i hope she okay. i dont want addiosn do you? she belonign in settle. poor merdith an dhwat worng with derek does he vaule being cheif more then loving meredith hat just wrong. please make the george and izzie think stip it distrubing hope all works aout with richard and adelle . i hope somone coems into alex life he so loving

[Natalie]

I love these blogs they are so light hearted! I really hope that Joe and Walter get to adopt the babies!!!

[Renee]

Yeah Joe kick McDreamy's Ass! Don't worry everyone freaks about having a baby and twins! I hope if you do really want them you get them and love them to pieces.

[Jen]

Hey Joe! Tell George and Izzie to get lost. They're making me sick.

[Ashley_Canadian_Eh?]

Ok joe. we need a name... find out if its lexie for me would u? I hope you guys get the babies :)

[Olympia]

Bravo to Joe and Walter. Joe was in top form this episode.

[Sarah]

Okay, Derek needs a slap upside the head - I'm too far away, would you do it for me? Poor Meredith needs a hug, maybe do that for me too next time you see her? I hope all is well with you and Walter and Rina!

[Donny]

OMG! You're having a BABY! I don't BLAME you for being nervous! Anyone in their right minds would be. :P Some people just don't show it as much.

You know, when Derek did that at the bar, I just wanted to slap him (really hard) upside the head and yell "What are you THINKING?!" C'mon, he's supposed to be a neurosurgeon! Great episode. :)

[McSeriously?!?!?!?!]

Joe, I really hope you get the twins! And...WHY THE HELL DIDN'T YOU YELL AT HIM?! EVEN IF HE AND MEREDITH HAD SOME PROBLEM, HE SHOULDN'T BE SMILING THAT WAY TO ANOTHER GIRL! YOU NEED TO TELL HIM HE'S BEING AN @$$ AND REMIND HIM MEREDITH'S GOING THROUGH A HARD TIME! You may want to add that he's being a selfish jerk becuase he's not getting the same attention he used to get from Meredith. He liked it becuase the girl (lexi or whoever) paid attention to him. Meredith needs support and he needs to stop being an egotistical jerk long enough to stand by her. ACTUALLY YOU MAY WANT TO POINT OUT TO HIM THAT IF HE SAW MEREDITH AT THE BAR WITH ANYONE ELSE HE'D FLIP, EXPESSIALLY IF THE GUY WAS HANDSOME. Actually you may want to notice that Meredith will be better off without him in the long run. Derek needs to remember that he loves Meredith and they can't really function without each other. Christina in a wedding dress that should be entertaining. Be sure to avoid the moms and have fun at the wedding!

lOVE YA JOE!

[eeo]

joe good luck with adapting i think she definatly will give you the babies if she lives through next episode, because she'll no you guys are caring people and diserve them. ok well good luck im so excited to see the next episode

[Azle]

i hope derek stays with merideth. If he doesnt he has serious problems even though it is a show. I hope the twins mom is ok and tht you and walter get the babies. I wonder what will happen with adelle and cheif ?? will they maybe get back together?? i hope so

[Barbara]

Who is the actress that played Rina - the one pregnant with twins that Joe and Walter want to adopt?

[Jake]

I'm so for you and Walter getting the babies, man. I'd let you raise my kids if i had to give them up. Good things will come to you, my friend.

[Kurt]

Wow! Who is the actress that played the young lady going after Derek in the Emerald City Bar?

[Charlotte]

Was I seeing things or wasn't that Meredith's half-sister that hit on Derek? I sure thought it was. I guess we only got to see her in the begining...but I sure thought that was her at the end.

[Eric]

That woman that hit on Derek sounded just like Meredith when she said, "Bad day, I get to be forward today." I agree, she did look like Meredith's half-sister...if it was, that'd be totally messed up.

[Melissa]

Oh come on Joe. You wouldn't be human if you weren't nervous about the baby, well babies. You will be fine! Addison was right, you and Walter will make great parents.

I hope Christina does walk down that ailse! I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I am glad Derek walked away. I just hope he can continue to show that kind of restraint.

Keep your chin up Joe, everything will be fine. Keep those blogs coming! I am sure going to miss ya at season's end!

HUGS from the Tarheel State!

[Kara]

Thanks for your post! I hope you continue giving the behind the scenes scoop!

[Trisha]

Hey Joe I am hoping that Rina and the babies are ok...I can not wait for the next episode to find out what happens! Did anyone ever think that maybe since you do not think you could handle twins that maybe Addison could adopt one? I am glad Derek did not go astray but haven't him and Meredith had enough? George and Izzie just need to be together along with Burke and Yang (but I feel there is trouble in the works there) and so on and so on...but then if everything came out peaches and roses we would not keep coming back every Thursday to watch huh?

[NINA]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWH! DEREK GET AWAY FROM THE B**** AT THE BAR. GO BE JELOUS OVER MEREDITH-NOT THE OTHER WAY ROUND, WHAT IS IT HIS TURN TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF A LOVE TRIANGLE? SEASON 5 WILL PROBABLY BE MEREDITH. HONESTLY.(ALTHOUGH PATRICK DEMPSEY JELOUS IS HOT)

[Marilyn]

Congrats to you Joe the babies will be yours!!! looks like it is on to a new shoe for Addison and Mcdreamy and Meridith may be over now that the girl he flirted with in the bar is a new intern at sgh ! I wonder if her and merideth will be related her last name is grey also she introduced herself to George last night at the very end of the show, It looked like georgewas going to faint when he heard her name Grey.. Can't wait for next season. Pretty cool Derik told the Chief that he did not want the job and that he(Chief) needed to stay I hope he does and he ndestelle get back together

[angela]

i love show

[DevotedGreyFan]

Say, Joe... I really love your smile ... very nice! I love the nervous scene ... or nervous breakdown scene ... don't worry you'll make a great father!

[Publogger]

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Cheers and keep up the good work.

[Carol]

Enough pain for Meridith. How about having Drek realize how much she has gone through in her whole life. No wonder she is so guarded with her feelings. Have him understand that and find a way for her to be a happy person and believe in life happily ever after and soulmates. She loves him, she doesn't want him to hurt her again. Addison could get after him. She told him not to hurt her again at the beginning of the season. She could do it as a guest or by email or phone. Just fix it. DON'T BREAK THEM UP. It would be too painful for us.

[Brenda]

When do we get your comments on the final episode and Burke walking out on Yang?

[Lei]

Hey Joe, I'll be at the bar tonight. See ya there.

[felicia]

Keep meredith and mc dreamy together

[anomus]

i dont wanlt derek and lexi to get together
i love him and meradith the way they are other than to fix there promblems :)
they are cute <3

[Cassie]

Hey Joe, please tell george to come to his sense, dump Callie and get with Izzie, it is obvious she's the one he loves.

[Kelly]

HOW DARE THINGS JUST END LIKE THAT!!! Can't wait for a whole new season with whole new problems!!!

[Veronica]

Joe. You're the luckiest man on grey's. I expect you to protect Meredith. if mcdreamy drops meredith i will drop mcdreamy and greys. however, i won't drop greys if george clooney joined and he becomes meredith's boyfriend.

[Veronica]

we had enough pain last season, NO MORE PAIN FOR MEREDITH. let derek be a playboy and bring george clooney in!

[Veronica]

about izzie. she should fall out of love and pick on meredith's sister! and cristina better be loyal to meredith.

[VICKY]

OH PRAYTELL DON'T LET DEREK GIVE UP ON MEREDITH THE ARE THE COUPLE WE DREAM ABOUT.

[Gina]

So I just watched the Season 4 Premier and now I can't sleep. This show preys on those hopeless romantics and yes, that's me unfortunately. So I can't sleep-did I say that already? Work will be draining tomorrow to say the very least. So here's my catch, my release and hopefully my last conscience thoughts before my completely annoying alarm clock pulls me from whatever dream world might find me tonight. Sorry-it's a poem. :)

Seventeen days
Spent convincing myself
That these things
Just don't work.

We can't have both.
The career-
The love-
It's a choice we have to make.

In the shower this morning
My lavender conditioner
Poured you back into my head...
Damnit, we can't have both.

So I'm back at work.
Blood-
Trauma-
But where are you?

Oh, there you are...
Damnit-
Gimmee an emergency PLEASE-
Someone else's emergency.

But then there we were,
Alone and ending it.
We talked-
It ended-
We made a choice.
We talked.

Damnit-
One step!
You took one step
And then another
With those eyes.

I really tried
To look away
But you still take it away-
My breath.

Your soft lips
Found mine.
Still so tender-
Taking me in.

This is just break-up kissing.
So why do I crave
Those lips
Everywhere?

Okay-so break-up sex-
One last moment
Before
Finality.

SERIOUSLY PEOPLE! -gmg