" Dark Was the Night " is a pivotal episode of (Season 8, Episode 9). It is widely recognized for several high-stakes medical cases and major emotional turning points. Key Plot Points
"I had a terrible day. We say it all the time... That's what we describe as terrible when nothing terrible is happening." 9. Dark Was the Night
Derek and Meredith receive a long-awaited call regarding their daughter Zola, ultimately getting news that they have regained full custody. " Dark Was the Night " is a
Callie and Jackson face severe complications when a screw Jackson placed in a patient’s spine tears through her heart. Notable Quotes We say it all the time
"Knowing is better than wondering. Waking is better than sleeping, and even the biggest failure, even the worst, beats the hell out of never trying."
Meredith and Alex travel to a neighboring hospital to care for a sick newborn. On their way back, their ambulance breaks down in a storm and is hit by another vehicle, leaving them stranded on a dark road surrounded by bodies.