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Fans got a heartwarming shock in Season 21, Episode 17, Love You Like a Love Song, when Jo Wilson (Camilla Luddington) and Link (Chris Carmack) unexpectedly said “I do.” Showrunner Meg Marinis revealed this surprise wedding was inspired by a previously scrapped patient wedding idea and was designed to give fans some much-needed emotional closure and joy.
A standout detail? Chris Carmack sang an original song throughout the episode — a long-held dream of the showrunners to showcase his musical talent meaningfully. Marinis told The Wrap, “We’ve always wanted Chris to sing on the show, but we never wanted to do it gratuitously. We always wanted it to feel special and momentous.” Carmack reportedly sang the song around 25 times during filming that day and remained energized and enthusiastic.
The episode balanced heartfelt moments with classic Grey’s humor, including some passive-aggressive sass from Link’s mom and a surprise visit from a more grown-up Levi, who helped Jo. The story also flipped their usual dynamic: instead of Jo supporting Link, it was Link who helped Jo, highlighting her newfound sense of family and love.
Grey’s Anatomy airs Thursdays on ABC.