RIP Derek Shepherd, I'd like to think of you in GA heaven, raising a glass of Scotch with Mark, released at last from Shonda's machinations. I'm sad to see his demise, despite the fact I haven't watched since the fall. I always thought he'd be there till the end credits, along with Meredith and their kids. It's such lazy writing to do this to a beloved character, and a disrespect to the fans who have cared about the romance between MerDer from the beginning. Yes, Shonda owns the show and characters, and can do as she pleases to them...but it seems like cutting your nose off to spite your face to kill off a character that has been so popular. She's killed so many on this show it really has lost its shock value. Perhaps it's time to pull the plug on the show, it's flat lining.