Could we really imagine a world where Nathan Riggs and Owen Hunt’s dramatic bromantic legacy continues? Though former Grey’s Anatomy co-residents, their last official interaction involved Meredith’s tears. Riggs took off on his new quest, while we suspected Hunt would never forgive him for messing with Meredith’s head – especially in that twisted finale leading out of Season 10 – leaving die hard fans to speculate about potential reconciliations. And Megan Hunt adds a fascinating dimension to this possibility.
The recent reintroductions and reunions within Grey’s are hinting clearly at the revival of significant, beloved couple/storylines: April Kepner taking a leap back into being Chief of Peds despite her prior hesitancy; Link’s renewed devotion. This sets the stage for more dramatic narratives to unfold, and fan bases thirsty for a revisit wouldn’t miss their chance to witness even an unexpected meeting – what would spark it?
Imagine this: Owen, in need of professional backup facing a trauma case unlike he has encountered before; Riggs back at Grey Sloan, having matured and potentially seeking redemption for his past actions; Megan stepping back from her peacekeeping operations on a temporary leave. It takes more than just geographical proximity or convenient time slots. Their reunion would have to be emotionally driven. Owen, now happily partnered with Teddy (again!), wouldn’t welcome him readily – the trust that once was likely needs healing first; while Riggs himself appears hesitant due to his past hurt and desire to move forward with Emma Bailey. But Megan adds a new dimension: their history before everything blew up adds weight and intrigue to their future meeting for the trio. Would Riggs reach out, needing guidance on handling an extraordinary personal emergency or military conflict that aligns strongly with Riggs’ expertise? Could these scenarios lead Owens emotional response to mellow?
This potential reunion is more than just a “will they, won’t they” type narrative; it involves the complexities of forgiveness, vulnerability, and the unwavering strength of long-lasting friendship between men forged in the trenches. We haven’t seen it fully explored for Riggs so far. Could he be drawn into Grey Sloan despite being estranged from Meredith? Is his story yet to come full circle with a possible visit/intervention led by Megan? These are not ordinary medical drama questions – this one feels rooted in deep character history with stakes we haven’t glimpsed before.
We know the show creators often utilize callbacks and weave those nostalgic threads into current plot lines – that’s Greys, after all. The presence of an opportunity for a potential comeback like this seems more real than ever now It speaks to the show’s ability to continually revisit its beloved characters and offer compelling narratives regardless of where time (temporarily) took viewers in Grey’s vast universe. The potential return of Riggs offers endless possibilities, even with the existing dynamic and narrative. What feels increasingly clear though – for both Riggs/Owen fans alike – it won’t be an effortless, straightforward homecoming moment due to the intricacies entangled between their intertwined histories.
