Original Post on “Tainted Obligation”

Cristina and Owen in "Tainted Obligation." (Credit for screencaps used goes to freaky_x)

I admire Owen for his professionalism.  It’s what sets him apart from the other characters, and it fits with his military background.  I also think it’s what makes him a laudable character.  But not only did the first scene show his ability to separate his personal and professional lives, it showed how much of a kind heart he has.  Even though Izzie and Owen don’t have the best relationship (remember the pigs?), he is the one that’s willing to give her a chance.  He has a soft spot for the underdogs, it seems.  First George, and now Izzie.  Even though I would have loved to see Cristina and Owen work together, I love him more because of this side of him.  Also, I loved how Owen can point out a weakness of Cristina’s (not having a “light touch” when dealing with patients), and she’ll take it.  (I think she appreciates how honest he is with her.  Both of them are honest people — though Cristina tends to show it through dark humor.)  He tells her with a smile, which signifies to me how even though he knows her flaws, he still loves her anyways.