S16·E1 Nothing Left to Cling To

Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for Grey's Anatomy S16E1 (Nothing Left to Cling To).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, numbers, or plot points.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count target: 280-380 words.
Synopsis:
Meredith, Richard, and Alex deal with consequences after Bailey fires them from Grey Sloan for insurance fraud.
Jackson helps a man in a dangerous situation after disappearing in the fog.
Jackson's relationship with Maggie reaches a new crossroad.
Tom gets new responsibilities at the hospital, which throws the doctors for a loop.
Sources:
[1] Series follows personal/professional lives of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
[2] American medical drama on ABC.
[3] Cast/crew info.
[4] Series follows personal/professional lives of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
[5] Mentions Meredith Grey as a first-year surgical intern (though this refers to the series start, not necessarily this episode, but the name is confirmed).
The synopsis is very short.
The word count requirement is 280-380 words.
Problem: If I only use the provided facts, I cannot reach 280 words without repeating myself or being extremely verbose, because the synopsis only contains about 50-60 words of actual plot information.
Instruction Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing." vs "Write a grounded 280-380 word episode recap".
Conflict Resolution: As an archivist, I must follow the "ONLY verifiable facts" rule. If I cannot reach the word count without violating the "no inventing" rule, I must prioritize the "ONLY verifiable facts" rule. However, I will try to expand the prose using the context provided in the sources (e.g., the setting of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital) to add professional weight, but I cannot invent plot details.
Wait: The prompt asks for a 280-380 word recap. If the source material is insufficient to reach that length without violating the core instruction (no inventing), I have a dilemma.
Strategy: I will describe the situation of the characters mentioned in the synopsis using the context of the series (medical drama at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital) to create a formal, encyclopedic