By Philiana Ng Richard Cartwright/ABC
The day is almost here.
Grey s Anatomy released the first promo for Sarah Drew s anticipated return as April Kepner following Thursday s episode, and the next installment, which airs in two weeks, is sure to be an emotional one.
In the 30-second teaser, Jackson (Jesse Williams) psyches himself up as he drives to someone s home in the pouring Seattle rain and nearly loses the will to stick with the plan that got him there in the first place. This seems impulsive and out of nowhere, but it s not, Jackson tries to assure himself after he rings the doorbell. It s just I ve thought it through, I ve just thought it through very. Just as he s about to finish his thought, the door opens and, surprise, it s April with their daughter Harriet resting on her shoulder.
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Grey s Anatomy continues to pull at our heartstrings with yet another reunion of characters past, this time between beloved former couple April Kepner (Sarah Drew) and Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams). Williams first offered a glimpse at their behind-the-scenes reunion on March 16, in a video of him casually walking into his van, only to find Drew popping up right behind him. Drew also shared an adorable selfie of the masked two shortly after, writing, Nbd. Not excited at all. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️☺️.
Fans last saw Drew s character, April, in the season 14 finale three years ago, where she married Matthew Taylor (Justin Bruening) and resigned from Grey Sloan to provide medical care for the homeless. Drew is set to return in an upcoming episode during season 17, though it s unclear when she ll appear. Ahead, check out Japril, I mean, Drew and Williams s sweet reunion.
Camilla Luddington confirmed Monday that she saw Drew on set last week, responding to a fan asking if she had crossed paths with her yet. I did happen to run into a gorgeous red head I have missed SO. DAMN. MUCH!! she excitedly tweeted.
I did happen to run into a gorgeous red head I have missed SO. DAMN. MUCH!! https://t.co/nm83O0Teta Camilla Luddington (@camilluddington) March 15, 2021
Drew left
Grey s following the season 14 finale after nine seasons. Her departure at the time came unexpectedly. She was first introduced midway through season 6 when Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital merged with Mercy West. Her character has a young daughter, Harriet, with Williams Jackson Avery.