: The episode explores various characters' stances on having children.

" Sympathy for the Parents " is the 19th episode of Grey's Anatomy 's sixth season, originally airing on . The episode is a pivotal character study for Alex Karev , using the arrival of his younger brother to peel back layers of his troubled upbringing. Plot Summary & Character Development

: Tensions rise as Mark's daughter, Sloan Riley , returns while in labor, complicating his relationship with Teddy.