Viewers who witnessed the plane crash that shook the lives of the doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital on "Grey's Anatomy" will some compelling answers once the series resumes season nine in January.

Official spoilers from ABC for the season's 11th episode, "The End is the Beginning is the End," revealed that the doctors that survived the crash - Meredith, Derek, Cristina and Arizona - will receive "big news" regarding the plane crash lawsuit. A settlement might be in order and Chief Owen might get in the mix even more than he already is. It was revealed in previous episodes that he signed off on the hospital's decision to use the air carrier that was responsible for the plane crash that, among others, killed Meredith's sister Lexie and Mark Sloan.

Speaking of McSteamy, the spoiler continued on to reveal that Jackson, as the new head of plastics in Seattle Grace, will have to treat one of Sloan's former patients. Additionally, Richard will fight off romantic advances from Catherine. Thought a direct connection was not made, Richard might be doing so because it was confirmed in an earlier spoiler that his wife, Adele, will die in coming episodes following a trip to the hospital.

Her admittance into Seattle Grace made Richard and Bailey ultimately miss Bailey's wedding. As they were on the way to the church for the ceremony, they received a call about Adele being admitted to the hospital and both doctors heading directly to the hospital.

Also in episode 11, viewers will see Derek begin recovery for his hand that he just had surgery done on by Callie. Episode 11 is scheduled to air Thursday night, Jan. 17, 2013, at 9/8 p.m. Central on ABC.

Regarding the show's couples, TVLine reported on sources revealing that "a pivotal couple on a show with a very passionate audience may be going their separate ways by season's end."

"According to sources, producers of the hour-long drama in question are looking to close out the season with a bang, and they believe splitting up this beloved couple will provide just such a jolt," the report noted.

Episode 10, "The Things We Said Today," airs Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at 9 p.m. ET.

Click here for spoilers about Bailey's wedding (does she go through with it?) and details about Meredith's pregnancy.

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