Grey's Anatomy Alternate Universe: Begins at the end of the last scene in 08x13, If/Then, and explores how alternate universe Meredith handles being just a girl in a bar with a cute guy drinking scotch. How does a bright and shiny Meredith deal with this sudden dark and twisty turn to her life? How does she get what she wants when all she's ever done is play by the rules and make the right choices? Meredith isn't going to be small anymore, but the alternative isn't easy.