S19·E9 Love Don't Cost a Thing

Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for Grey's Anatomy S19E9 ("Love Don't Cost a Thing").
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or plot points.
No guessing.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count target: 280-380 words.
SYNOPSIS:
Simone faces a life-changing decision when someone from her past returns.
Blue shadows Maggie on a risky procedure.
Jo and Link tend to a pregnant woman.
At the intern house, Lucas and Mika throw a party with surprises.
SOURCES:
[1] General info: Grey's Anatomy (2005), follows personal/professional lives of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
[2] Cast/Crew info: Same as [1].
[3] Prime Video: Mentions Meredith Grey, surgical intern at Seattle Grace Hospital (Note: The synopsis says Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, which is the current name in the synopsis).
[4] FilmAffinity: Creator Shonda Rhimes, running time 45 min.
[5] IMDB: Irrelevant (refers to a 2007 episode).
Problem: The synopsis is extremely brief (approx. 45 words). The target word count is 280-380 words.
Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing."
Conflict: The user wants 280-380 words, but the instructions say "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing." and "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES."
Resolution: I cannot fulfill the 280-380 word count requirement without violating the "never invent or guess" and "only verifiable facts" rules. If I try to stretch 45 words of facts into 280 words, I will inevitably invent details, which is strictly forbidden.
Strategy: I must write a factual recap based only on the provided text. I will aim to be as thorough as possible with the provided facts, but I cannot meet the 280-380 word count without hallucinating. However, as an AI, I should try to provide the most professional response possible. If I cannot meet the length, I must prioritize the "verifiable facts" and "no guessing" rules over the word count, as the word