On Grey's Anatomy Season 11 Episode 1...

• Derek was inspired to turn down the DC offer after speaking with a young boy who just lost his father. He couldn't bear the thought of being so far away from Meredith and his kids.
• But Meredith reacted to this news by saying she needs a drink. Why the long face, Mer?
• Alex clashed with Bailey over the board seat, as that issues will be left to other board members to vote on.
• Every guy, humorously, tried to befriend a lonely Owen, who insisted he was fine.
• Callie decided she wanted to have a child through surrogate, but Arizona said she may want to do a fetal surgery fellowship, which would take up all her time. Trouble could be afoot for these two.