Season 12 of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" concluded Thursday, May 19 and following the finale, Sara Ramirez, who plays orthopedic surgeon Callie Torres, officially announced in an Instagram post she would be leaving the show after 10 years. Callie made her first appearance on "Grey's" in season 2 and gained the love of fans as the badass orthopedic surgeon through her 10 years. Fans first saw her as the intern with a crush on George O'Malley and watched her become a badass that they all came to love. Here are the times Callie Torres was the best character on "Grey's 'Anatomy."
1. When she danced in her underwear.
Callie Torres had so much confidence and happiness in herself and her body. Watching her dance it out in her underwear and find happiness within herself gave viewers the push to love themselves and find happiness and just dancing around the room.
2. When she survived her car crash and surprised everyone with the musical.
Admittedly, the musical was kind of weird, but Callie's singing while she fought for her life and Sofia's life definitely left viewers with the feels. Even though the musical was kind of awkward, Callie's singing was amazing and it was hard not to tear up as she fought for her life.
3. When she set her dad straight.
When Callie's dad showed up at the hospital after she got together with Arizona, she set him straight with the iconic quote "you can't pray away the gay!" Callie then informed her dad of her love for Arizona.
4. When she explained you don't destroy the person you love.
After George cheated on her with Izzie, an angry Callie snapped and yelled at a man explaining you don't really love someone if you destroy them. Being able to stand up for a patient and defend that true love doesn't destroy each other is really important.
5. When she defended her sexuality.
Callie explaining to Meredith about her being bisexual and it being a real thing was such a badass moment. Her confidence and ability to accept and love who she is will always be inspirational.
6. When she was an amazing surgeon.
Any moment of Callie working was amazing. She literally broke bones and put bones together for a living.
7. When she dropped the truth about sucking it up and living life.
In 10 years of "Grey's Anatomy" drama Callie Torres went through some serious drama. From her marriage to George O'Malley to car accidents, Arizona, and so much more. But through it all, she never stopped living or trying to be happy. This quote hits home every time something small you're whining about seems to take over.
8. When she literally lived in the hospital.
Remember when Callie was such a badass she lived in the basement of the hospital? Early Callie danced around in her underwear in the home she made in the basement of the hospital. Her confidence level was so inspiring when she was just the girl living in the basement and crushing on George.
9. When she still believed in love.
Callie Torres went through a lot of heartbreak on "Grey's." Her husband George cheated on her, then died; Arizona cheated on her and after several attempts to get through their problems they just couldn't; Erica Hahn, her first girlfriend, left her; Mark Sloan, her best friend died; and so much more. But somehow Callie still believed in love, second chances, and had hope everything would work out, giving hope to all fans.
10. When Callie and Arizona were too adorable.
Callie and Arizona, known as Calzona in the "Grey's" fandom, are one of biggest couples from "Grey's." In the most recent seasons, they haven't been together and have struggled, but when they got together, got married, and had Sofia, they were too cute. Callie's final scene was a hug with Arizona who encouraged Callie to go to New York to be with her new girlfriend, Penny, and that they should all be happy; however, somehow viewers still hold onto hope the adorable Calzona will return and end up together.
Goodbye, Callie Torres.
