[voiceover] There's this thing about being a surgeon. Maybe it's pride or maybe it's just about being tough. But a true surgeon never admits they need help unless absolutely necessary. Surgeons don't need to ask for help because they're tougher than that. Surgeons are cowboys. Rough around the edges. Hardcore. At least, that's what they want you to think.
“Kung Fu Fighting” · Season 4, Episode 6
In this episode: Meredith Grey (3), Derek Shepherd (2), Mark Sloan (1), Erica Hahn (1)
Dr. Hahn, I heard a crazy rumor about you.
That I'm performing open-heart surgery on a man who's wide awake?
That's the rumor.
That's the truth.
Well, I perform awake brain surgery all the time.
MEMark and Erica
Not the same thing.
You ever heard of a gentlemen's evening?
I'm sorry?
The chief is hosting a gentlemen's evening.
We're pretty sure it doesn't involve porn, but, you know, we want to be sure.
Right.
Are you two a couple?
[Derek and Mark burst out laughing]
DMDerek and Mark
No.
Just checking. [walks away]
Why would she ask that?
I don't know.
Remember when I was dead? Before I went in that water everything was so... complicated. Hard. And then you pulled me out of the water... and I came back to life. For a moment everything was so clear. As if the water had washed everything clean. Do you remember that?
I do.
Me too.
[voiceover] Deep down, everyone wants to believe they can be hardcore. But being hardcore isn't just about being tough it's about acceptance. Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to not be hardcore for once. You don't have to be tough every minute of every day. It's okay to let down your guard. In fact, there are moments when it's the best thing you could possibly do - as long as you choose your moments wisely.
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