S9·E5 Beautiful Doom

Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for Grey's Anatomy S9E5 (Beautiful Doom).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, numbers, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count target: 280-380 words.
Synopsis: Meredith and Cristina-centric episode. They are coping with life after the plane crash and growing responsibilities at their hospitals. Meredith is juggling taking care of Zola with a case that hits close to home. Cristina assists Dr. Thomas on a challenging heart surgery.
Sources:
[1] Series follows personal/professional lives of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
[2] Meredith Grey is a brilliant first-year surgical intern at Seattle Grace Hospital (Note: This source describes the series premise/early years, but the synopsis for S9E5 is the primary driver for the specific episode content).
[3] Directed by Rob Corn, Debbie Allen. Starring Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr., Chandra Wilson.
[4] Creator: Shonda Rhimes. Running time: 45 min.
[5] Drama, Romance, Soap.
Episode: S9E5 (Beautiful Doom).
Focus: Meredith and Cristina.
Context: Life after the plane crash.
Meredith's arc: Juggling care for Zola and a case that hits close to home.
Cristina's arc: Assisting Dr. Thomas on a challenging heart surgery.
Setting: Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital (per source [1]).
Drafting attempt 1:
The Grey's Anatomy episode titled Beautiful Doom focuses on Meredith and Cristina as they navigate their lives following the plane crash. Both characters are managing increasing responsibilities at their respective hospitals. Meredith is tasked with balancing the care of Zola alongside a medical case that hits close to home. Meanwhile, Cristina provides assistance to Dr. Thomas during a challenging heart surgery. The series, created by Shonda Rhimes, follows the personal and professional lives of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Problem Check: The synopsis is very short. The word count requirement is 280-380 words. If I only use the provided facts, I will run out of content very quickly.
Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing." vs "Write a grounded 280-380 word episode recap".