Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-27589188-20160506023405/@comment-5278765-20160525021142

Shonda and Sara both used the phrasing taking a break, which to me indicates this is not meant to be permanent. But we don't know how long the break will be. Could be six months, a year, two years. It probably depends on why exactly she's taking the break, which is something we don't know. I want to respect her right to privacy and try not to speculate on that, but I hope she takes the amount of time she needs for whatever it is. And I really hope she comes back once she's ready. The grant is only for a year, but if they decide they like New York, it's not like they'll be forced to return to Seattle. They could easily stay there (or go elsewhere).