Grey's Anatomy (TV Series)

The Heart of the Matter (2007)

Ellen Pompeo: Dr. Meredith Grey

Quotes 

• Meredith Grey : In life only one thing is certain, besides death and taxes... No matter how hard we try, No matter how good our intentions, We are going to make mistakes. We are going to hurt people. We are going to get hurt. And if you're ever going to recover, There's only one thing to say. Forgive and forget. That's what they say. It's good advice, but it's not very practical. When someone hurts us, We want to hurt them back. When someone wrongs us, We want to be right. Without forgiveness, nothing is ever settled. Hurts never heal. And the most we can hope for... Is to forget.

• Meredith Grey : In life, only one thing is certain, apart from death and taxes. No matter how hard you try, no matter how good your intentions, you are going to make mistakes. You're going to hurt people. You're going to get hurt.

• Dr. Derek Shepherd : You know what I talked about with the other Grey? All the things this Grey won't let me say.

  Dr. Meredith Grey : You can say anything to me.

  Dr. Derek Shepherd : I want to marry you. I want to have kids with you. I want to build us a house. I want to settle down and grow old with you. I want to die when I'm 110 years old in your arms. I don't want 48 uninterrupted hours. I want a lifetime.

  [Meredith takes a few steps back] 

  Dr. Derek Shepherd : . Do you see what happens? I say things like that and you fight the urge to run in the opposite direction. It's okay. I understand. I didn't, but now I do, I do. You're just getting started and I've been doing this for a long time. Deep down you're still an intern, and you're not ready.

  Dr. Meredith Grey : I'm not ready right now, but things can stay the way they are and I'll get ready.

  Dr. Derek Shepherd : Things can't stay the way they are. We can still meet in the elevator, the on call room. And maybe you'll get ready, and I'll wait. I'll wait until you're ready.

  Dr. Meredith Grey : Okay then.

  Dr. Derek Shepherd : Yeah, but what if, what if while I'm waiting I meet someone who is ready to give me what I want from you?

  Dr. Meredith Grey : What if you do?

  [the elevator opens in front of them and Derek steps in] 

  Dr. Derek Shepherd : I don't know.

  [the doors close between them]