Zola’s impressive skills make Grey’s Anatomy fans remember Derek after Season 19 Episode 3

In the episode, the results of Zola’s neurological tests show that she is so gifted that several characters are over the moon about it, although Meredith Gray is somewhat upset that Zola went behind her back to take the tests. Revealing Zola’s level of talent has made it clear to fans how much Derek would love to hear about it – a bittersweet reminder given that the character’s final moments of Season 11 rank among the most frustrating Grey’s Anatomy deaths yet.

“Derek always knew Zola was a genius.” @shepscrvb tweeted, along with pictures of Derek proudly watching over his adopted daughter. Elsewhere, @Getreidederek also posted a picture of Derek looking proud. “Derek is watching Zola right now,” read the tweet. user @DEREKPHOBIC also amazed at how happy Derek would be for Zola while the official Grey’s Anatomy Twitter account jokingly offered Zola a gold crown due to her outstanding test results. others like @kimmiek2006, are already looking to the future and believe that Zola will use her considerable talent to follow in her adoptive parents’ footsteps. “Zola is just like Meredith and Derek … future doctor in the making,” they wrote.

This isn’t the first emotional Zola moment to bring fans to tears in Season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy, and chances are it won’t be the last. After all, fans literally watched her grow up, and seeing what a capable person she’s grown into can be incredibly moving.