Jo and Link’s relationship has been at the front and center of the show’s season 21, with Grey’s Anatomy season 21, episode 17 showcasing the couple’s best qualities and quirks that perfectly exemplify why they work. In its 20-year run, Grey’s Anatomy portrayed its fair share of dramatic romances, letting its couples break up in the most heartbreaking ways possible or having one-half of the couple tragically die. However, Jo and Link’s romance has always been refreshingly devoid of plots to unnecessarily stir chaos between them. Jo and Link’s wedding in Grey’s Anatomy season 21, episode 17 fully embodied that.
If season 20 let Jo and Link happily explore the relationship only for its season finale to drop the news of Jo’s pregnancy, Grey’s Anatomy season 21 was marred by doubts after the two reacted oppositely to the pregnancy, not completely understanding the other’s perspective. Jo’s pregnancy complications in Grey’s Anatomy season 21, episode 8 forced Jo and Link to face their problems head-on, not letting their expectations and miscommunications shape their relationship, instead leading them to a reaffirmation of their feelings for one another and a wish to make that official through a wedding that showcased their best qualities.
Jo & Link’s Romance History Explained
Jo & Link’s Relationship Had So Many Ups & Downs Before Getting Together
While many Grey’s Anatomy romances began almost immediately, that wasn’t Jo and Link’s case. Link’s introduction in Grey’s Anatomy season 15 revealed him as Jo’s best friend in the past, and their friendship would have continued if it weren’t for Paul’s machinations to keep him away from Jo after he voiced his distrust of Paul. With Jo happily with Alex in season 15, Grey’s Anatomy made a point to highlight how there were never any romantic feelings between Jo and Link to quell Alex’s worry, although Grey’s Anatomy eventually retconned that through Link’s admission of his past crush on Jo.
The road to Jo and Link getting together romantically was paved with a great deal of confusion, as Jo first developed feelings for Link but didn’t want to ruin their friendship, only for Link to pine unilaterally for Jo as they lived together and supported each other while raising Luna and Scout. Jo flirting back with her and Link’s patient Sam Sutton finally prompted the couple’s love confession to one another in Grey’s Anatomy season 19’s finale, ending the uneven pacing of their bond due to their friendship being marred by their jealousy and developing romantic feelings for one another.
Jo & Link’s Oddities Leading To Their Wedding Highlights Why They Are Perfect For Each Other
L ink & Jo Are Sure Of One Another & No Drama Defies Them
It would be incorrect to state that Jo and Link’s relationship didn’t have any problems, especially after going through a rough patch in Grey’s Anatomy season 21’s first half. However, there was never any unnecessary drama between Link and Jo. Even when Link was over the moon for the twins and couldn’t fully understand Jo’s inability to see that as completely positive news, leading them to fight almost constantly, they didn’t grow apart as a result of that. Instead, they moved in lockstep to the point that even Jo and Link’s engagement came easily in Grey’s Anatomy season 21.
Jo and Link’s relationship remained unperturbed and untouched, with the two as sure of their bond’s strength as they’d always been since admitting their feelings.
The ease of their relationship was perfectly embodied by their day apart before the wedding in Grey’s Anatomy season 21, episode 17. Even as Jo worried about Link’s mother hating her and Link tackled his wedding vows, only to realize he didn’t know how to approach writing them, Jo and Link’s relationship remained unperturbed and untouched, with the two as sure of their bond’s strength as they’d always been since admitting their feelings. How Jo and Link solved the day’s hiccups through sincerity and laughter aptly demonstrated why their love story works, marking a welcome change among Grey’s Anatomy romances.
What Are The Chances That Jo & Link Will Survive Grey’s Anatomy’s Marriage Curse?
Jo & Link Have A Chance To Become As Strong As Ben & Miranda
The vast majority of Grey’s Anatomy romances were hit by the marriage curse, with even the most iconic ones like MerDer bearing the brunt, as Derek’s death actually saved his marriage to Meredith in Grey’s Anatomy season 11. However, Grey’s Anatomy left encouraging clues about Jo and Link’s relationship, in the way they always were there for one another, even when fighting, and how it might have taken a long time to get together, but they went slow and steady, without any major insurmountable crisis to overcome.
Grey’s Anatomy might also be hinting at whether Jo and Link can defeat the marriage curse through the characters coaching them when problems arise in their relationship. Indeed, Bailey was subtly there for both of them in Grey’s Anatomy season 21, episode 9, supporting Jo unconditionally through her pregnancy problems and making Link understand his role during that delicate moment. Bailey even hilariously coached Link through his vows-writing in Grey’s Anatomy season 21. With Miranda and Ben being the best relationship in Grey’s Anatomy, Jo and Link’s relationship can stand a chance if they listen to their advice.