After years of witnessing separations, losses, and unfulfilled romances at Grey’s Anatomy Hospital, fans finally get to see Jo Wilson and Atticus “Link” Lincoln build a real family. However, true to the spirit of Grey’s Anatomy, happiness never comes easily.
Entering season 23, Jo and Link not only face the pressures of being doctors but also must overcome the biggest challenge since they came together: protecting their newly formed family after the life-or-death events at the end of season 22.
Jo Wilson and Link knew each other long before they worked together at Grey Sloan. They were close friends who were always there for each other through the toughest times. This mutual understanding allowed their relationship to develop naturally, not with passion, but with trust.
After Jo was dumped by Alex Karev and Link went through a breakup with Amelia Shepherd, both carried deep wounds. They no longer sought a perfect romance, but simply someone to be there for them. Their love, therefore, was built on maturity, tolerance, and the ability to heal each other.
At the end of season 22, while Jo was pregnant with twins, she unexpectedly suffered a serious heart complication, forcing doctors to perform an emergency C-section.
Link was no longer the calm orthopedic surgeon he usually was. He became a helpless husband, watching his loved one fight for her life while his two premature daughters were also in critical condition.
Jo survived but fell into a coma after the surgery. Link was devastated as he cared for the two babies in the neonatal intensive care unit while hoping Jo would wake up. When Jo finally opened her eyes, it was a moment of hope for the family and the audience.
Season 23 will be a journey of a true family. Jo will have to balance her roles as an obstetrician, mother to Luna and her twins, while recovering from a serious medical incident.
Meanwhile, Link will have to learn to be a strong pillar of support for his family. His presence by Jo’s bedside, telling her about their children even while she’s in a coma, shows that his love is no longer just promises but is expressed through actions.
What sets Jo and Link apart from many other popular couples on Grey’s Anatomy is how they handle conflict. They don’t get caught up in prolonged love triangles or endless misunderstandings. Instead, they always try to talk, listen, and put family first.
After everything Jo has been through—a childhood in the foster care system, an abusive marriage, the shock of Alex Karev leaving her, and Luna’s journey as a single mother—finding someone to be there for her means something special. The same goes for Link. After many failed relationships, he seems to have finally found someone he wants to build a lasting home with.
Viewers are hoping that season 23 will not only focus on the stressful surgeries but also delve deeper into the journey of parenthood, recovery from trauma, and the enduring love between Jo and Link. If Grey’s Anatomy continues to maintain a balance between family emotions and medical drama, the love story of Jo Wilson and Link could very well become the most emotionally rich highlight of the new season.