Yesterday Shonda Rhimes tweeted she hoped Patrick and Ellen would renew their Grey’s Anatomy contracts which expire after this upcoming season, and then the pair went to dinner! Coincidence? I hope not!
When news broke that Patrick Dempsey might not renew his contract for Grey’s Anatomy, I nearly lost it. What would Seattle Grace be without Mer and Der? But there’s still hope that Patrick and Ellen Pompeo could sign up for more seasons, and yesterday Shonda Rhimes tweeted “hope they stay” in reference to the two lead characters, admitting her heart would break if they left. Then, hours later, Patrick and Ellen went to dinner together at Dan Tana’s in LA. Maybe it’s my ridiculous Grey’s obsession clouding my judgment but could they have been discussing contract negotiations? Or made a top secret pact that they would both make the same decision? Something that could work to fans’ advantage … or extreme disadvantage.