Kelly McCreary, a Grey's Anatomy actor, hints Maggie and Winston's post-exit future

After leaving Grey's Anatomy, Kelly McCreary discussed her character Dr. Maggie Pierce's relationship with Winston Ndugu (Anthony Hill).

Maggie left Grey Sloan in last night's (April 13) episode after electing to accept a position in Chicago, despite her husband's encouragement for her to stay in Seattle.

While there wasn't a meaningful farewell between the couple in the episode, McCreary will be back for the season 19 finale.

But considering how things were left, what does that signify for her relationship with Winston? The actress did, however, hint that "she and Winston will talk some more."

When asked about a potential long-distance romance, the actress told Deadline that she had no idea, adding, "What I think is really fantastic is that these two characters had this huge accomplishment. Winston also gets the chance to expand on that.

"I believe they both may be rekindling their ambition. Because of the work they performed together, I believe they are both on a favourable trajectory, though I can't tell for sure because I don't know.

Speaking further about their tumultuous relationship and how it has become worse throughout the season, McCreary explained that "it's not all one thing," adding: "This relationship and these people in this dynamic are not all wonderful, and they are not all horrible.

In some respects, they complement each other perfectly, while in other ways, they don't. However, some portions of it really, truly work. Therefore, the question is: Do you wish to maintain this connection, just like in any relationship? Do you want to continue working on it?

"I believe it's really difficult for them both to admit that they want to work on other things right now, or that Maggie wants to work on something else, but not because there isn't a lot of love or a want to have it all.

Simply put, it's not possible. Given that they both currently desire different things, they cannot possibly get all they desire.

The actor continued by saying that Maggie "has never really known how to do it" and "has always had self-doubt when it comes to her relationships."

So, in my opinion, the query is sincere; it is not phrased as "Is this over or is this something you can work through?" She went on. "She doesn't know, she lacks the necessary expertise, and she has never had strong relationships.

"It feels sad, but it's really a cry for help," I said in reference to the incident involving Maggie and Richard. I believe that in the end, she would want to improve the situation if she could. And for that reason, their love still endures. They would try it if it could go in a different direction, but that's just not going to happen right now.