The Explosion at Grey’s Anatomy: Who Saved Whose Life?

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Premiere: Read Link’s Life-Struggle, Monica’s Death.

Immediate Aftermath

Season 22 picks up right after Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) witnesses a fire raging through the hospital.

A patient’s mother, Jenna Gatlin (Piper Perabo), leaves a gas valve open, turning a hostage situation into an explosion and devastating Grey Sloan Memorial.

The hospital is on lockdown, shutters down—and the team scrambles to act quickly.

Meredith’s Unauthorized Entry

The police prevent Meredith from entering, but she breaks the glass and announces, “Clinic’s open,” entering with the new interns.

As always, Meredith’s attitude and inner fire are both on display in this premiere.

A Face-Off for Link’s Life

Atticus “Link” Lincoln (Chris Carmack) is in critical condition; A piece of the ceiling pierced his collarbone, and he was losing a lot of blood.

The elevators were out, so the team chose the stairs and fought to save him by improvising on the OR floor.

Bailey had Link call Jo (Camilla Luddington)—their emotional exchange and Jo’s breakdown made the scene heartbreaking.

Amelia, Scout, and Emotional Strain

Amelia’s (Caterina Scorsone) sensitivity when she wants to help poses a challenge for the team, as Amelia and Link think of Scout.

Owen’s words, “Get her out of here,” reflect the mother-son’s fear and pain of loss.

Monica’s Loss and the Pain of the OR

Monica Beltran (Natalie Morales) breaks her pelvis when heavy equipment falls on her.

Jules Millin (Adelaide Kane) displayed bravery, performing surgery on the small patient, and despite CPR for Monica, she couldn’t be saved—Monica collapsed on the OR floor, dying.

The toll of this loss was clearly visible on Jules, and Winston shared this grief with Amelia.

Relationships, Affairs, and New Turns

Simone (Alexis Floyd) struggled to work with her one-night stand and new intern, Wes Bryant (Trevor Jackson).

Lucas (Niko Terho) shared his feelings, but Simone said they wouldn’t see each other again—she revealed that she had slept with someone else.

It remains to be seen what this complex balance of work and personal life will lead to next.

Cleanup and the Way Forward

The premiere made it clear that Grey Sloan is now undergoing a period of healing and repair, both emotional and physical recovery.

This season is set to bring many major changes, amidst rescue, responsibility, and the testing of relationships.