Now THAT"S what we call a season finale!
And, incredibly, that"s what we call a happy season finale.
On Grey"s Anatomy Season 14 Episode 24, Sarah Drew said goodbye as April and Jessica Capshaw said goodbye as Arizona.
But did the series kill off these character, as it has killed off so many before them?
Scroll down for a summary of these sad farewells and then for a rundown of how various stars and fans have reacted to the shocking developments from the finale…
1. A Double Farewell
With Capshaw and Drew’s firing announced weeks ago, fans were prepared for the worst. This is Grey’s, after all, so everyone assumed the characters themselves would be terminated. Literally.
2. How Did April Leave?
But… shocked! The show did not kill April off last week. Following her near-death experience, April chose to quit her job to do “God’s work,” helping the homeless.
3. And Then!
After Jo and Alex’s wedding was a disaster, Matthew actually got down on one knee and proposed! And April said YES!
4. And From There!
The couple didn’t just get engaged. They decided to get married right then and right there… with Jackson (Jesse Williams, pictured here) and Arizona there to watch and support them.
5. What About Arizona?
This one was a little bit less shocking, as Arizona realized how unhappy her daughter was in Seattle and chose to move to New York so the young girl to be closer to Callie.
6. Wait… Callie?!?
Yup. Sarah Ramirez did NOT appear on the finale, but Arizona hinted strongly that she’d be open to a reconciliation.