[Caution: This post includes significant spoilers for
Grey’s Anatomy
Season 21 Episode 17, “Like a Love Song.” ]
There weren’t wedding bells at the wedding of Jo Wilson (
Camilla Luddington
) and Atticus Lincoln (
Chris Carmack
), but there
was
a completely distinct type of melody underway.
Following a stressful day where Link agonized over crafting heartfelt vows for their hastily arranged wedding—while Jo struggled to counteract his mother’s inclination towards garish blue eyeshadow and an ill-chosen loaned veil—all throughout, Miranda Bailey was there.
Chandra Wilson
) provided him with encouragement and guidance to express himself in a manner that came across as more genuine. For Link, this involved bringing an acoustic guitar to the ceremony and performing a specially composed song for the event.
The words for the song were:
Playing this guitar might appear as though I’m unsure of how to express myself.
But I swear I have the answers to the questions of the day.
Am I pledging to love you forever, remain loyal, and stay honest?
Am I promising to love you for eternity? I am. I am.
We’ve been together during the joyful moments and the sorrowful ones as well.
We were always destined to be together; it simply took us 20 years.
I assure you of my eternal love, unwavering fidelity, and truthfulness.
Am I promising to love you for eternity?
I can’t guarantee you a fairytale or a happily-ever-after ending.
However, until the world concludes due to climate change, we’ll search for happiness and mirth.
Once our children have matured, and our time draws near to conclude,
Once yours turns ashen and so does mine, you’ll remain my closest confidant.
Am I promising to love you forever, remain loyal, and stay honest?
Am I promising to love you for eternity? Yes, I am.
“Are you alright?” he inquired afterwards, as she brushed away her tears.
“No!” she exclaimed. “How am I supposed to follow that?”
This impressive act undoubtedly lifted Jo’s mood, as she had been feeling nostalgic over the absence of a parent at her special day since Link did have one present. Her officiant, Levi Schmitt, helped oversee the event.
Jake Borelli
) had to take over and walk her down the aisle instead.
The JoLink wedding became part of an illustrious lineage of vibrant marriage celebrations held across history.
Greys
‘two-decade journey. So how does it stack up against some of the weddings from earlier times?’
It was definitely less eventful compared to some of the previous ones. Recall what occurred at Jo’s last wedding(s) to Alex Karev.
Justin Chambers
In the initial scenario, they confined themselves inside a shed for an extended period, leading them to opt for a ferry boat setting as the background for the subsequent event. Among various scenarios we’ve witnessed, these include numerous escapes, multiple courthouse marriages, a series of elaborately themed wedding celebrations, and naturally, one memorable occasion tied together with a Post-It note.
This marks the first complete concert event for the series in quite some time, coming after the notable musical episode during Season 7 and several patient performances (Rest in peace forever, Kyle Diaz!).
In another part of the episode, romance appeared to be fading away: Following Amelia’s (
Caterina Scorsone
The patient was not only left paralyzed but also showed no signs of cognitive response, Lucas.
Niko Terho
He went to Simone Griffiths
Alexis Floyd
) and they got into an argument which led him to walk away while she ended up in another man’s arms. Furthermore, after a tumultuous season, Owen (
Kevin McKidd
) might have ultimately done sufficient to propel Teddy
Kim Raver
) away. When his childhood friend-turned-open marriage hookup Nina arrived at the hospital in dire straits, and surgery went badly for her, Teddy worked with Winston (
Anthony Hill
) to devise a last-ditch surgical solution, and when trying to break the news, she noticed Owen nestled beside her. So indeed, he was there.
did
violate the guidelines against developing emotions.
Do you believe they will finally move past their issues? Make sure to leave your opinions in the comments section about this major wedding episode!
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