15 years ago when this episode first aired the pick me, love me part was so incredibly romantic but now after seeing all the episodes multiple times it tragic. The years of hurt Meredith is put through loving a man she is kept at a distance from because Derek's cheating ex wife that didn't want him until she found out about Meredith was able to keep Derek hanging on to hope of the past. Meredith's trust issues get worse before they get better. Shonda Rhimes Is brilliant.