'Grey's Anatomy' Season 16: Richard Webber and Catherine Fox need to communicate better if they want their marriage to work, say fans
Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr) and Catherine Fox's (Debbie Allen) marriage has been in trouble ever since the end of Season 15, after Richard was fired for knowing about Meredith Grey's (Ellen Pompeo) insurance fraud.
Catherine was less than pleased when Richard took to being a house-doctor and lamented to Miranda Bailey (Chandra Bailey), that by supporting her, she was losing out on her marriage.
That's not the only problem. An old patient of Richard, Gemma returned and was making googly-eyes at him. Though Richard told her to back off and that he was married, Gemma reminded him that he wasn't exactly a novice to adultery (cough cough, Ellis Grey).
However, Richard surprisingly maintained his ground. Back home, there was an awkward moment between him and Catherine. She asks him to go sleep as he's tired and the conversation ends there.
The episode ends with Gemma sending him a couple of heart emoticons and Richard looking perplexed. In the promo for the next episode, Catherine catches Gemma trying to make a move on Richard.
And if 'Grey's Anatomy' tradition of not talking things out is to be followed, then their marriage troubles are not going to be ending anytime soon.
Fans wish that the two would just sort it out. One fan wrote, "Richard still ain't told Catherine about that lady hitting on him! Why do people hide that stuff! COMMUNICATE."
Another fan wrote, "Richard and Catherine seriously need to sit down and talk it out ugh it's too much you'll think?"
One hoped that Catherine would fight Gemma for trying to make a move on Richard. "Catherine better kick this woman's ass for moving in on Richard! If #GreysAnatomy
breaks them apart for her I will be pissed!"
Some chose to bash Gemma instead. "No, this chick is not all over Richard and refusing to take no for an answer. He is married. He said no. And keep Catherine's name out your mouth," another wrote.
The next episode of 'Grey's Anatomy' titled 'Papa Don't Preach' will air on November 7 on ABC.