I think we all owe Shonda Rimes a major shout-out for not only her creation of "Grey's Anatomy," but for her incredible choice in characters. We have the classic Derek Shepherd, the badass Alex Karev, Army babe Owen Hunt, and blue-eyed beauty Avery... But we somehow seem to forget about the silver fox Mark Sloan. Mark was ultimately the man who tore apart his best friend's marriage after sleeping with Addison, BUT we can put that aside for now. He was also the man who adored Lexie Grey, and we all lost apart of ourselves when Mark had to say goodbye to Lex in the plane crash episode. (Spoiler alert.) We all love Mark for a variety of reasons, but here's to name a few. This is for all the ladies who adore that McSteamy like no other!
1. The way he looked at Lexie.
We would all get the chills when Mark and Lexie would even look at each other. I mean when he looked at her the world stopped. This alone would give me the feels! I definitely didn't yell at my TV "WHY AM I SINGLE?" during these scenes...definitely not.
2. How amazing he looked in that towel.
In context, Mark was sleeping with his best friend's wife, however, we can't forget how broken he was at this point in the show! We have to look past that and just really appreciate this. Does anyone have zoom?
3. His smile.
Check out those pearly whites! Simply perfect. I know I wasn't the only one eagerly waiting for him to smile throughout the show.
4. His sarcastic sense of humor.
If you were feeling down, count on Mark to cheer you up. He made everyone laugh with his sarcasm and brutal honesty. I'll take it!
5. The name "McSteamy."
Just his name gets you feeling some type of way.
6. The way he looked up to Derek.
Mark was always a little jealous of Derek's life. He often seemed one step behind Derek, but who doesn't love the underdog? Mark had this adorable way of looking up to Derek and turning to him for any advice. I mean it was painful when Derek had to say goodbye to Mark, and I am more than sure it took a lot out of all of us.
7. His friendship with Callie.
Mark and Callie went through it all. Whether it being a daughter, their faded love life, or the many tiffs they had throughout the show; no matter what they went through, they came out the other side on top. Their relationship is serious goals.
8. How he always wanted to be a father.
That McSteamy had it all going on, he even wanted to be a father. When he found out Callie was pregnant he was over the moon! It could not have been any more adorable.
9. Mark's goodbye to Lex.
Even talking about it brings tears to your eyes. The way that they looked at each other will never compare to another goodbye scene in any other drama film. That stupid plane crash ruined everything!
10. Let's just focus on this devious smile.
*swoons over this GIF*
11. For always being there for his friends and family. We love you Mark!
