[s9e21]: Sleeping Monster

Cristina begins to tease Alex about his obvious, though unconfessed, feelings for Jo Wilson.

Owen Hunt continues to bond with and care for Ethan, a young boy whose parents remain in critical condition at the hospital. [S9E21] Sleeping Monster

In , titled " Sleeping Monster ," the central narrative focuses on a high-stakes investigation by the CDC after several of Dr. Miranda Bailey’s patients die from post-operative infections. The CDC Investigation Cristina begins to tease Alex about his obvious,

Three of Bailey’s patients develop MRSA infections and pass away following routine procedures. The hospital had recently switched to a cheaper

The "sleeping monster" is revealed to be a combination of factors: Bailey is found to be an asymptomatic carrier of MRSA, but the infection only reached patients because of defective surgical gloves . The hospital had recently switched to a cheaper brand of gloves that had microscopic leaks. Key Subplots