

Shonda Rhimes: I fought it and I debated it and tossed and turned about it but in the end, I had to do what was right for the integrity of the character. Mark would never abandon willingly Sofia and he would never willingly abandon Callie. So Mark dies. And he and Lexie get to be together in a way. Their love remains true.
…I keep thinking if I say something big enough or shocking enough, he’ll open his eyes.
‘Dying changes everything. There’s the emotional fallout, sure. But there’s also the practical stuff. Who’s going to do your job? Who’s going to take care of you family? The only good thing for you is you don’t have to worry about it. People you never know will be living in your house, working your job, the world just keeps on going. Without you.’
(Source: mauradortheaisles)