Spoiler: The "crossover" that didn't actually happen

For the record, I HATE TV episodes that are "to be continued." They are such a tease! Now that I have gotten that off my chest, let me start at the beginning.

As ABC has been teasing since last week, tonight was supposed to be the "crossover event" that brought together Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. While I never expected this mix to work smoothly, I was, at the very least, expecting it to actually happen. The crossing over tonight probably made up a total of one minute between both shows; It was a shared phone call between Addison and Derek. The real action happens... NEXT WEEK. So basically, all that build up was for nothing. Tonight they were, as per normal, two completely different shows. I will write my thoughts on each here:

Grey's Anatomy

- Of course much of this episode was centered on "love" with Valentine's Day only about a week off. There was the second sex inflicted injury in two weeks; Owen and Cristina shared multiple romantic moments complete with classical music while walking the hallways of the hospital; Derek prepared to propose to Meredith; Cristina is reading Meredith's mom's diary, which includes her romantic happenings with the Chief; etc. But the one part that stood out to me, and not in a good way, was Callie being depressed about being single: "Alone people don't like to hear about together people." Seriously? Can anyone at this hospital survive if they are not in a relationship?
- I am worried about Bailey. She is usually such a capable doctor, but the last few episodes she has been having a hard time working on children because she is afraid they will die. But I'm hoping that helping her patient tonight will allow her to get back to normal. Especially after the Chief proved he has faith in her, I am waiting for her to once again hit her stride.
- I am glad there was not much focus tonight on Izzy. I am really over her and her storyline. Unless something important and real is going to happen, then keep her in the background.

Private Practice

- I am glad Violet finally faced reality and told Sheldon and Pete that she is pregnant. Now she can be the adult that she is and deal with it.
- It was also good that, as the episode came to a close, Dell finally realized he may actually be a good midwife.
- I don't like that Cooper and Charlotte cannot seem to get on the same page. I hope they can finally find happiness together sooner rather than later.
- As the episode went on (and while I was waiting for the "crossover" to start) I found myself feeling really bad for Addison. She really loves Archer and she is honestly doing everything she can think of to make sure he is OK.

So I guess next week is when the REAL crossover happens. The previews for next week showed that some of the Private Practice cast will actually be in Seattle and it seems like there will just be one show that lasts two hours. The preview seemed intense and, though I am truly pissed about the tease this week, I do find myself looking forward to next week. But, again, what about the viewers who only watch one show? Are they going to be left out and confused next week? We'll have to wait (another week) and see.