[voiceover] I am a rock. I am an island. That's the mantra of pretty much every surgeon I've ever met. We like to think we're independent. Loners. Mavericks. That all we need to do our jobs is an OR, a scalpel, and a willing body. But the truth is, not even the best of us can do it alone. Surgery, like life, is a team sport, and eventually, you've gotta get off the bench and decide... what team are you batting for.
“There's No "I" In Team” · Season 5, Episode 5
In this episode: Meredith Grey (4), Miranda Bailey (2), Derek Shepherd (1), Cristina Yang (1), Alex Karev (1), Izzie Stevens (1), Lexie Grey (1)
I don't even want the credit, but the clinical trial was my idea. And I had to beg him to do it. More than once.
It's okay you want the credit. I would want the credit.
When you screw the attendings, you get screwed. They have all the power.
Interns. You could screw interns. [everyone looks at her] I mean.... date. Residents could date interns, 'cause we're nonthreatening. I read this study once that said that interns hardly ever file sexual harassment claims because we feel so weak and powerless in the hospital environment, so that's good.
Interns. The other white meat.
We're ready for you, Grey.
Walking with the kidney... [she drops the kidney]
Five second rule! Five second rule!
Ah, Dr. Bailey. I heard your big surgery went well today. Congratulations.
Same to you. Must feel good to see your name in print like that.
It would feel better if Meredith wasn't so -- you know, she's acting silly about the credit. She's getting emotional.
That girl worked her ass off for you and you got all the credit.
I would've gotten all the blame had we failed.
But you didn't fail.
It's simple. I'm an attending. She's a second-year resident.
Who you're now living with. That's not simple. It's messy. If it were me, I'd start with "thank you." You'd be surprised how far that one goes, especially with us silly, emotional women.
[voiceover] The thing about choosing teams in real life, it's nothing like it used to be in gym class. Being first picked can be terrifying. And being chosen last... isn't the worst thing in the world. So we watch from the sidelines, clinging to our isolation, because we know as soon as we let go of the bench, someone comes along and changes the game completely.
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