Written by Jalysa Conway and directed by Cecilie Mosli, the episode aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in the United States on October 26, 2017.
The episode marked the final appearance of Henderson as a series regular, after having been introduced in Season 12 as a love interest for Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) after the death of her husband, Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey).
The episode opens with a voice-over from Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) about life's cycles and how breaking them, though scary, can lead to unexpected freedom and peace.
Megan accepts the proposal and shares the news with Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) and Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd), but her joy is short-lived when she learns she did not secure the top spot in the rankings.
In the present, Owen accompanies Megan on a road trip to her new home in Malibu, California, where Nathan and her adopted son Farouk (Bardia Seiri) are waiting.
Eventually, they have a heart-to-heart conversation in which Megan asserts her independence and reveals that she had also been unfaithful to Nathan, explaining that her time in captivity taught her to embrace happiness wherever she can find it.
Owen returns to Seattle and informs Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone) that they need to separate in order to find happiness, a realization she shares.
Henderson later explained in an interview with Deadline that his departure was due to a "short-term contract", stating, "This [was] my final year, so I was expecting Nathan’s storyline to be wrapped up.
[6] Buckie Wells from FanSided described Riggs' final text to Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) as a "sweet end" to their relationship, made even better by the scenes of his new family with Megan.
[8][9] Maggie Fremont for Vulture rated the episode 4 out of 5 stars, praising Spencer's performance, noting her chemistry with both McKidd and Henderson.
[10] Danielle Jackson for PopSugar appreciated Riggs' happy ending, commenting that, despite his exit being difficult, it was a more manageable departure compared to others in the series.