I’ve talked often this season about how Callie Torres has really filled out as an amazing character (a lot of which had to do with the killer performances by Sara Ramirez). Much of it, however, is rooted in her relationship with Arizona Robbins. While they’ve not been together a full season yet, they’re quickly becoming my favorite couple on television. These are some of the reasons, just in this week’s episode, that you can see why:

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When Sara Ramirez joined the cast of Grey’s Anatomy back in season two, I can’t say I was her biggest fan. She was kind of weird to be honest, and her relationship with George never really “cliqued” for me (with the exception of the moment when Callie told Meredith that George was her McSteamy). Over the next several years, however, both the character and the actress have grown on me, and as I look at it today, she could very well be the best part of the show.

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Along with the Izzie-dying story on Grey’s Anatomy this week, the other one that got me fired up was Callie and her dad (played by the always-brilliant Hector Elizondo).

First of all, the scene where Callie let loose in Spanish was brilliant. We’ve seen bits and pieces of her heritage here and there, but this really drilled it home. I know a little Spanish, but even if you don’t know any, you can pretty much imagine what she was saying.

It would be a really tough spot to be in. She said her dad has supported her all the way, i.e. paying her rent, paying for medical school, setting up a trust fund … everything so she can focus on being the best doctor she can be.

But after he learns she’s a lesbian, he wants to drag her home so she can be around her family. And what? Not be a lesbian anymore? I guess it’s easy for us to sit out here and say, that’s just dumb. But really, he tries to make a big donation to Seattle Grace which, in essence, would be buying her out of her job there? That’s just dumb. And let’s not forget that he went all Jack Bauer on both George and Mark, so clearly, daddy has some issues. But he’s just doing what he thinks is best for his daughter.

Then again, she’s not 12 anymore. She’s a grown woman. So maybe it’s time for her to stand on her own anyway (though a trust fund would be really hard to turn down). And if he’s paid for everything, it’s not like she has a mountain of med school debt staring at her. She should be alright.

What would you have done in that instance? Cut ties with your dad? Or leave your life behind and move home? Or is there another option I’m not thinking of?

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(Season 5, Episode 5)

“I’m exhausted, but if you wanna hop on and do all the work … ” – Sloan to Callie, who just wants someone to listen about her relationship issues with Erica

Well, kudos to Derek for seeing the error of his ways! I was ready to punch him through the TV set when he told Meredith that she had a lot to learn as a surgeon. I’m like, where is this coming from?! Is he so self-involved that he doesn’t recognize that “The Shepherd Method” was actually her idea?

But all was forgiven (by both me and Meredith) when he arrived at the bar with the kidney-in-a-jar gift. Aw, that’s so sweet. And I totally get that because my mom was an E.R. nurse and likewise fascinated by surgical stuff (while we all gagged).

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(Season 5, Episode 4)

“I’ll be in the clinic putting stupid band-aids on people who don’t have the balls to get real injuries.” – Cristina

Once again, I wonder how the heck Seattle Grace keeps running. It’s one thing to have interplay among the doctors, but it’s quite another when you involve the well-being of the patients. Grey’s Anatomy has a history of WTF moments in this regard, but the show isn’t meant to be a caricature of a hospital. It’s supposed to be a real hospital with real doctors and patients.

So here are my WTF Moments of this episode:

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