Webber and Meredith in “The Me Nobody Knows”

Webber

I didn't want Blake here. I fought it.

Meredith

Then why did you hire her?

Webber

Because I've been accused of coddling you, and I didn't want to do that. I didn't think you'd want me to. That was one reason. I didn't want you here, either. When you were accepted to this program, I didn't know how I was gonna look at you every day... and be reminded of the best and worst times of my life. And you walked in, the spitting image of your mother. Talented, smart... here-- Every day. And I decided that wasn't fair to you. I decided to put aside my personal feelings to--

Meredith

Rise above.

Webber

And I'm glad I did that. Every day.

Meredith

He would have said the same thing. Derek-- He probably would have even liked her.