'Grey's Anatomy' Stars Answer Season 11's Burning Questions

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ABC'sGrey's Anatomywrapped the first half of its 11th season last week with a few big cliffhangers: Derek seems poised to go toD.C.; the diagnosis for April and Jackson's baby does not seem to be a good one and Dr. Herman might only have a few months left but only if Arizona and Amelia keep her secret.

The Hollywood Reporterwas on the set for the midseason finale and quizzed the cast on what's to come when season 11 returns for its remaining 16 episodes.

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How will Meredith handle Derek's likely departure to Washington,D.C.?

Ellen Pompeo:Right now, Meredith and Maggie are finding a friendship. There's got to be something to structurally replace that Meredith and Christina relationship, so that makes sense. I think you can probably see Maggie and Meredith playing out a female friendship.

Will Maggie feel any responsibility over Meredith and Derek's fight since it was her case that divided them again?

Kelly McCreary:Yeah, I think that she does recognize that she played a role in a way that she definitely did not intend to. She did not intend for the professional to get so personal, but I dont know. I think well have to see whether she feels responsible enough to somehow make amends or to step in in some way, but yeah, its a very awkward situation that she finds herself in between the two of them.

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'Grey's Anatomy' Stars Answer Season 11's Burning Questions