Sympathy for the Parents

Summary

When Alex's younger brother, Aaron, shows up at Seattle Grace-Mercy West with a hernia, it's up to Alex to get Bailey's approval for his pro bono surgery. Matters are further complicated when Aaron discloses that his family has not heard from Alex since he arrived in Seattle, and parts of Alex's past long kept secret are revealed to his friends and fellow doctors.

Guest stars

• Jesse Williams as Jackson Avery
• Sarah Drew as April Kepner
• Leven Rambin as Sloan Riley
• Michael O'Neill as Gary Clark
• Wendy Raquel Robinson as Gina Thompson
• Jake McLaughlin as Aaron Karev
• David Ramsey as Jimmy Thompson
• Caroline Williams as Alison
• James Shanklin as Lt. Moore
• Brooke Blanchard as Jill the Paramedic