So, I have decided that, for those of you who choose not to visit the main site, I will go ahead and begin posting ABC's press releases here from now on - therefore letting you know all of the details on the episode without you ever having to leave this blog. Therefore, I now present you with the press release for episode 413 Piece of My Heart, the episode of Kate Walsh/Addison Montgomery's return to Grey's (albeit for one episode).

Addison returns to Seattle Grace to perform an operation and is taken aback by all of the changes in her old co-workers' lives. Meanwhile Meredith and Derek's clinical trial has its first patient, and Rebecca/Ava returns with shocking news for Alex, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, MAY 1 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Kate Walsh as Addison, Amy Madigan as Dr. Wyatt, Elizabeth Reaser as Rebecca, Clea Duvall as Jennifer, Lauren Stamile as Rose, Kathleen Rose Perkins as Sarah, Ken Barnett as Freddie, with Jason O'Mara as Phillip.

"Piece of My Heart" was written by Stacy McKee and directed by Mark Tinker.

Stacy McKee has also written, among others, 406 Kung Fu Fighting. Mark Tinker has also directed, among others, 227 Losing My Religion.

Here's a ton of scoop from our best scoop gal, Kristin at E! Online.

I need Grey's Anatomy news, especially MerDer scoop! Well, you're in luck. Shonda Rhimes was the guest of honor of the Red Tie benefit for the Red Cross of Santa Monica (a relationship that started with that ferryboat-crash episode last season), and chatted about, yes, the future of Meredith and Derek. She said what I know many fans will be happy to hear: "It's time for [Meredith] to get over her issues." Rhimes continued: "She and Derek should either be over by the end of the season, or she should make it on her own. I felt like, you know, what I want to see is what happens after the happily ever after."
Any scoop about my Grey's fave: Alex Karev? Shonda said, "It's good, but I can't say anything." Poopie! Chyler Leigh, bless her possibly now-unemployed (just kidding) heart, said she doesn't think the Alex-Lexie door is closed: "It was left pretty open-ended there, so I'd guess it's going to continue for a bit. I'm very looking forward to it and to getting back to work."
What's up for Addison's return to Grey's? Any McSteamy love? According to Shonda, "I don't know if I'd call it the final visit, but she is coming back for a visit." And don't expect any McDreamy-McSteamy resolution either. "I think she has more important things to resolve than men. She's got the job that the chief left open for her and a couple of other things." Kate Walsh said the script hasn't been written yet and that she'll start shooting at the end of March.

OK, so maybe not this very minute. However, those amazing people over at EW.com (Entertainment Weekly) have dug up some information (well...a quote) from Shonda saying that Meredith and Derek will be together. Finally. Forever. And the storylines will be about trying to make it work and exploring relationships, etc. Which is what we've always wanted. Her reason for the change? The strike, which she says put it all into perspective. The reason this won't happen this very minute, though, is because apparently Rose (aka, The Plant) is sticking around for the final five episodes. (On a side note, Ava/Rebecca/Jane Doe/Elizabeth Reaser will be back for three, and Kate Walsh for one.) Plus, the first episode back picks up a few months later...at the end of one of Derek and Rose's dates (or so the rumors say). Nevertheless, this is amazing news. Stick around for more as it comes it.
(And on a totally unrelated note, rumors are flying that the first two episodes back is a two-parter, entitled "New York, New York." Stay tuned for updates.)

Here's the awesome news from those great guys at Entertainment Weekly. [link]

The redhead is back at Seattle Grace! ABC has confirmed that Kate Walsh, whose
freshman show Private Practice is on hiatus until fall, will return to Grey's
Anatomy as Dr. Addison Montgomery for one episode this spring. Executive
Producer Shonda Rhimes is still fleshing out the script, so there's no word yet
on when Walsh's episode will air. ABC will air five originals of Grey's
beginning April 24.

Kristin from E! Online brings you the scoop that debunks the rumor that TR Knight (George) and Isaiah Washington (Burke) were leaving Grey's Anatomy. Here it is:

If you happen to be a fan of Grey's Anatomy and also read the National Enquirer report that Isaiah Washington and T.R. Knight would be leaving the show, I have two words for you: ¡Calmate, tigre! (Translation: Settle down, putty tat.)

From what I'm hearing, there is no reason to panic.

Sources close to the show tell me that unless this is the most guarded secret ever regarding Grey's Anatomy (these sources are so inside they knew about Denny's death months before it happened), the rumors of T.R. and Isaiah's departure are completely bunk.

According to Grey's insiders, both T.R. (George) and Isaiah (Burke) are under contract for next season and expected to return. And while Isaiah's rep declined comment (saying, "We’re going to do our business in private and not in the media"), T.R.'s rep says the rumors are "completely untrue."

Of course, what departure rumor is true is that Kate Walsh (Addison) is leaving Grey's Anatomy next month, assuming her pilot, Private Practice, is picked up by ABC. And sources at the Alphabet net tell me it is looking promising for a green light.

But before she leaves, you'll never guess (or, okay, maybe you will) what long-awaited, tongue-wag-worthy ac-shun we're gonna get.

[Don't read if you don't want to know.]

Addison and Alex! Or so it certainly seems from this promo clip on YouTube.

Bless you, Shonda Rhimes. Bless you.

Now, if I could just get over the sinking sensation that Sara Ramirez will be leaving the show, all would be bright in my Grey world.