Opinions wanted Hi everyone, I know it’s late to be discussing this but I’d really like some opinions. I was having a “disagreement” with another Grey’s fan about what Jackson’s silence meant during Japril The Movie, when they were signing the divorce papers, after April asked him whether he really wanted it. From my perspective, he didn’t answer because he couldn’t. There was no right or simple and truthful answer for him. I feel like the truth is that he was torn between WANTING to say he didn’t want the divorce because he still really loved her. While on the other hand NEEDING to say yes and proceed with it because he couldn’t accept and let go of her abandonment of him when he needed her most. He’s said in the past (to Lexie, I know, but it still applies as his lean towards self preservation at the cost of a relationship) that he had to walk away from her for him. When he spoke about the divorce to April, he said that he knew what he had to do, no matter how hard, that it was “best for him” moving forward and that his mind was made up. And at the same time acknowledging that when he just stopped thinking and let himself be with her, he wanted her. Those are obvious indications that he had strong conflicting feelings between his head and his heart… what was rational/“necessary” and what was emotional/desired. I can see sensing some spite or defiance in his facial expression but I think that’s only because he was still so hurt by the situation. Some people believe that his silence meant that he was sure he wanted a divorce and that his facial expression was saying “really?!?? Of course I want this” But that doesn’t make sense to me after all of his previous actions that he would be 100% certain that he wanted this. It was also suggested that he didn’t say anything because he was prideful and didn’t want to say anything in front of the lawyers. This idea is not in line with his character. It’s true that he has a hard time communicating his feelings but when pushed, he does it. He stood up at April’s wedding in front of all their coworkers and friends, risked his pride and dignity to express his love for her. This is not a man who would go through with a divorce simply out of fear of speaking up. Sorry for the long rant and overanalyzing. I feel very strongly that his silence and facial reaction were complex and profound. It was the climax of all of the intense and painful things they went through and that can’t be dumbed down and simply explained. Am I alone in seeing his reaction in this way? What do you guys think his silence meant?
I hope you guys like…eventually live the life you want to live and I hope nothing haunts you for too long and I hope you’re all kind to yourselves
And I’m done with grey’s. Series finale was 13x16. Bey. I’m not watching this shit ever again. Ever.
Just want to put this out here before they kill April off - Jackson Avery will not love another woman they way he loved(s) April Kepner. She is, and always will be, the mother of his children, his best friend, his soulmate, his favourite person. She is his great love. And no matter what the writers try to say, no one will ever be able to change that.
sir that is my emotional support male celebrity that i direct all of my male attraction towards bc he is a highly idealized man that is safe to lust after because he cannot hurt me!!!!!!!
These scenes are the best because, even though Japril are always so amazing and perfect together, you can really see and feel the intensity of their feelings after being apart for so long and the distance melting away when they finally come back together. They are a perfect example of what Callie said about making up, being “like coming up for air.”