Their marriage reaches a breaking point following Cristina’s decision to have an abortion, which Owen deeply resents. The tension escalates into Owen being unfaithful, leading them into intense marriage counseling.
The season ends with a catastrophic plane crash involving Meredith, Derek, Cristina, Mark, Lexie, and Arizona. Grey's Anatomy: Season 8 - Amazon.com Greys Anatomy - Season 8
As fifth-year residents, Meredith, Cristina, Alex, Jackson, and April face their medical board exams. While most pass and begin accepting prestigious fellowship offers across the country, April fails her boards, leading to her being fired from Seattle Grace. April fails her boards