George’s father, Harold O'Malley , is admitted for surgery. Tensions rise as George loses confidence in Burke and tries to advocate for Dr. Erica Hahn to perform the operation instead.
Callie Torres attempts to explain herself to George after a period of distance, while George struggles with the stress of his father's illness and his peers' perception of his family. Notable Guest Stars Brooke Smith as Dr. Erica Hahn George Dzundza as Harold O'Malley Debra Monk as Louise O'Malley Lois Smith as Mrs. Dickerson [S3E9] Not Getting Married Today, Part 1
A massive car accident at a local market floods the Seattle Grace ER with critically injured patients. As the surgical teams scramble, the central conflict focuses on the deepening secret between and Dr. Preston Burke . Cristina has been covering for Burke’s hand tremors by performing parts of his surgeries for him, but the mounting pressure and a "crisis of conscience" lead her to finally confess the deception to Chief Webber. Key Storylines George’s father, Harold O'Malley , is admitted for surgery