Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-26836114-20150730032342/@comment-4287993-20161229165041

Well, l think the writers never really thought out Jo's background much except for being homeless until season 12 started. Many fans guessed that she was married already, so the finale wasn't that surprising. What bugs me is the way they handled it so far in season 13. They finally give Jo backstory, but then the focus shifts back to Alex and Jo gets nothing. I love that Alex gets more attention and they were right to do so after what he did, but what about Jo's story? Fans were intrigued by that after the finale, and nothing happens in season 13. I'm hoping they just did that to have that ending in the mid-season finale and that Jo's story will resurface in 13B, but it wouldn't be the first time that a great potential story gets shoved aside. I do think it can open up interesting story avenues and that it isn't just for shock value.

I don't want Meredith and Riggs to get together right now. I like them together, but not after he's been so pushy. I'd make him feel like he "got the girl" and I think Meredith deserves more respect. I'm not sure if that will happen, but I think the Alzheimer's could be a nice way to bring back all former cast members that want to come back/Shonda wants back. She could see Derek in Nathan, Lexie in Maggie, ... Having people come back is one of the things I love. I don't want them back for an entire episode because that would make the finale feel weird, but just a couple of seconds would be nice. Gone but not forgotten.