Grey's Anatomy Season 22 will cross most minds when we talk about one of the longest-running dramas about the personal and professional lives of doctors. The story kicked off in 2005 with Season 1, introducing Meredith Grey who went from being a nervous intern to a senior staff member at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.Not only Meredith, but the show equally focuses on other doctors, patients, and interns' lives, making it an engaging and relatable story. The success of the TV show led to renewals after renewals, and currently, the drama is in its 22nd Season.Grey's Anatomy Season 22 episode 5 was recently released and if you missed the latest chapter, we've got you! From Simone's emotional realization to Blue and Jules challenging the system, we've covered it all.So don't waste time and jump into the recap below.Grey's Anatomy Season 22 episode 5 recap: Simone's patient turns out to be a close friend of her motherEpisode 5 of Grey's Anatomy Season 22 is titled "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child," and it mainly focuses on Simone. Since her birth, Simone has been dealing with the pain of growing up without her mother, who died while giving birth. This left Simone with several questions and a quest to uncover pieces from her past.Now, in episode 5, Simone gets into an emotional situation when she finds out that her patient, Ms. Evans, was once best friends with her late mother. Through conversations with Ms. Evans, Simone learns many things her father never shared. She discovers that her mother wasn’t just a perfect student but also someone who loved to have fun.Ms. Evans helped Simone think about her mother as a person and not just focus on the tragedy. Not only this, the patient also encourages Simone to let go of the guilt she has been carrying fr years, thanks to her sisters who kept blaming Simone for their mother's death.Just as Simone begins to feel some healing, Ms. Evans’s health worsens unexpectedly, and she dies. This leaves Simone heartbroken as she once again lost an important person in her life. Simone then connected with her grandmother, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.Due to her condition, Simone's grandmother mistakes Simone for her own daughter. Though it was a sad moment in episode 5 of Grey's Anatomy Season 22, Simone got to talk to her and feel at ease now that she has learned a lot about her late mother.Also Read: What is a Code Black on Grey's Anatomy? ExplainedBlue and Jules challenge the system in Grey's Anatomy Season 22 episode 5 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAnother major plot of Grey's Anatomy Season 22 episode 5 is Jules and Blue's brave take on the system. They are those surgical residents at the hospital who care about how broken and unfair the healthcare system can be, especially for vulnerable people.Their patient, Mercedes, has diabetes but hasn’t been able to afford her medication or keep up with doctor visits. Concerned, Blue and Jules decide to visit her at home, knowing that doing so could get them in trouble with hospital authorities.When the two arrive at her house, they discover that an untreated cut on Mercedes's foot has become seriously infected. To make it even more complicated, Mercedes refuses to get admitted to the hospital.The reason? She lost her immigration status and fears being reported to ICE. Notably, this isn't something that happens in TV shows, but it is also a real-life struggle for many people in America who have to make tough choices between safety, health, and survival.Blue had many doubts in mind, but finally called Dr. Bailey for help. Though Bailey is also frustrated with the system, her priority is to save people and currently, Mercedes. Luckily, they succeed in treating her and Blue and Jules don't have to face any consequences.Jo handles a complicated pregnancy case in Grey's Anatomy Season 22 episode 5 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostJo deals with a complicated pregnancy case in episode 5 of Grey's Anatomy Season 22, in which the baby is positioned feet-first. Her condition becomes risky and the mother also refuses pain medication and a C-section.Jo later learns that the patient had lost her husband recently, and cannot afford to leave her baby behind if she loses her life during childbirth. Jo tries her best and offers emotional support to the woman. This way, she also ensures a safe delivery, keeping both the mother and baby safe.Later, Jo and Link debate over baptizing their twins. Link recalls his pain from the past while Jo finds comfort in praying. By the end of episode 5 of Grey's Anatomy Season 22, Jo's water breaks, suggesting new beginnings are on the way, along with chaos.Also Read: Is Dr. Schmitt leaving Grey's Anatomy? Character and reasons behind exit exploredContinue exploring SoapCentral for regular updates on TV shows.