(S02E15) Ex-Life

Though according to my TV guide 10 to 11 p.m. was supposed to be Private Practice hour I’d say that the episode had my attention more strongly pulled towards the drama at Grey’s Anatomy’s Seattle Grace hospital. With a seamless transition from one hour long episode to the next, I the crowd was already drawn into the drama surrounding the Grey’s cast and their guests from California; Addison, Naomi, Sam and Archer.

While we saw our fair share of Violet and Cooper’s developing baby drama during the hour, my attention was more tuned into Derek and Addison’s mother and baby trouble. With the tables turned it was time for Derek to turn to Addison and ask her to play God in order to save his patient and her baby’s lives. When mother and baby awoke both alive but seemingly mentally unhealthy one has to question, who exactly failed at their heavenly duties?

Back in Cali Dell was practically absent from the show and Pete only showed up for an angry word or two thrown in Violet’s direction. I have to admit though, it’s endearing to see him care so much about whether or not he’s her baby’s father, and also what role he should be allowed to play in both of their lives. For now though, it’s obvious that the only father figure in this baby’s life is being held by Cooper who acts as much a father as a husband to Violet and her unborn child. Obviously Charlotte’s still in a rage, stating that a man should only have one best friend and as his girlfriend, she should be it. She may not be right about a lot of things but I have to give her this, she’s right that Cooper and Violet are meant for each other. The romance may not shine, but he heart is definitely there.