Love has always been tricky for Meredith Grey.
Even when McDreamy was alive and well, their relationship had its ups and downs.
But afterDerek died in season 11, love became even more complicated for the widow.
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At least until the word got out.
What else could this character be?
Just like that, Merediths new man disappeared and was replaced with … Marie Cerone?
It was a much more interesting story than some temporary love interest.
We changed it because we wanted to thwart expectations.
In other words, Marie Cerone owes her existence to a spoiler.
