ER (1994–2009): Season 7, Episode 4 - Benton Backwards - full transcript

(female narrator)
Previously on "ER.."

So, what is my position here?

You have no
position here, Peter.

‐ You're firing me?
‐ No, no, no.

You fired yourself.

‐ I'm short on nurses.
‐ I'm an OB nurse.

Okay. You planning
on going back to med school?

‐ Yes.
‐ Okay.

Then you might as well
work as a nurse in the ER.

You'll see more medicine
down here than upstairs.

(Mark)
'Listen, if you need anything'



talk about a case,
or a patient, or anything.

‐ 'Just come find me.'
‐ I will.

You could be a great doctor.

Oh, my God, I'm sorry. Ha ha.

You're an excellent
surgeon, Peter.

And you're a good man.

And we'll work it out.

(Peter)
'Well, if you'd like, I could
come in for another interview.'

As a matter of fact,
I could come in this morning.

Yes, I know, but you said
you were interested.

Well, I mean, you actually
said you were very interested.

Right, but if you could
just, .uh..

Right, right, right.

Uh, thank you.



Want some breakfast?

No.

‐ Going over applications?
‐ Yup.

I thought you took
the position at Loyola.

‐ Withdrawn.
‐ Why?

I don't know, Cleo,
maybe because I took

another job somewhere else.

‐ Have you tried Northwestern?
‐ Fully staffed.

‐ U of C?
‐ What do you think?

Right now, I think
you're being an ass.

You barely say anything,
and when you do, it's rude.

‐ I talk to you.
‐ Not about this.

Why don't you let me help you?

I don't need your help, alright?

I need a damn job.

I should have left County
when I had a chance.

Out for fresh air?

A man found down.
ETA is any minute.

Oh, they're finally
letting you work on traumas.

Provided I only handle
two patients at a time.

‐ Really?
‐ Weaver's rules.

‐ Ah, play by 'em or die by 'em.
‐ Thanks.

She didn't exactly ask me if
I wanna be assigned to the ER.

What are you supposed to do
while you wait for labs?

Well, catch up
on medical journals.

That sucks.

Show time.

‐ You with me on this one?
‐ Yeah.

Fifty‐year‐old male
found in the park, full arrest.

That's one well‐fed bum.

How did you load him on the rig?

Paid a bunch
of his buddies five bucks.

‐ Okay, come on, let's go.
‐ One.

‐ Two.
‐ Three!

Large lac to
the occipital scalp.

Not sure if he was rolled
or fell out of his tree.

‐ What's he doing in a tree?
‐ Maybe he lived in it.

He's in asystole.
Why didn't you intubate him?

His neck is as thick
as a power pole.

‐ We couldn't find the cords.
‐ It was 40 degrees last night.

He's hypothermic.

‐ We might still get him back.
‐ Oh, yeah?

With what, a blowtorch?

No, active core rewarming.

Let's set up for pleural
and peritoneal lavage.

I'm in. Bag him.

‐ Who's got scissors?
‐ Good air bilaterally.

So, Carter, you know
anyone who plays hockey?

‐ Nope.
‐ Get me some warm blankets.

I need an extra guy
for a game tonight.

I'm busy.

Yeah, I was asking
if you knew anyone.

Okay, looks like
we're in fine V‐fib.

‐ Core temp is 86.
‐ So is his pulse ox.

Alright,
charge the paddles to 360.

‐ Why? He's a frozen dinner.
‐ Excuse me.

Put two chest tubes in
on the right.

Run warm saline
through the rapid infuser.

You're kidding, right?

He's not dead until
he's warm and dead.

I'll prep the chest.
32 French okay?

Yup. Okay, everybody clear.

[indistinct screaming]

Where did all the pigeons
come from?

Uh, give him an amp epi.

'Alright, charge again.'

‐ Clear.
‐ They must've been in his coat.

‐ They're attacking.
‐ Alright.

Still V‐fib.

Damn it, Dave,
get over here and do CPR.

Charge to 360.

What do you mean do CPR?
The guy's brain dead.

Not until I say so. Clear!

[alarm wailing]

[theme music]

(Abby)
A bunch of beauty contestants
are in the salon

getting final touches,
the worker mixed

the wrong chemicals and boom.

Who's worst?

Uh, that would be
Audrey Hoffman.

Miss Skokie.

She's got lacerations
and partial thickness burns

on her legs
and smoke inhalation.

Hi, Audrey. I'm Dr. Greene.

My legs, are they bad?

I wanna check
your breathing first.

Can you lean forward?

Any shortness of breath?

‐ No.
‐ Uh‐huh.

Any chest pain?

Not really.

Miss Tri‐State is tonight.

Is it bad?

Uh. Nothing that won't heal.

Does this mean that I'm out?

We're gonna do
everything that we can.

What's your talent?

Rhythmic dancing.

‐ 'With hoops and ribbons.'
‐ Hmm.

Malik, how many times you gonna
pass by with the same cart?

Malik, I got a spot on my hockey
team I need to fill tonight.

Do I look like I play hockey?

Well, what about your pal
in Cards? Big East Indian dude?

‐ You know‐‐
‐ Malucci, I can skate.

I played in college
if you're in a pinch.

Sure thing, G.

Dr. Chen, hey, hey, hey.

Cute guy, curtain three.
Daddy material.

‐ Just say thanks.
‐ Oh, Malucci..

‐ 'Chen.'
‐ What?

(Frank)
'Your mother's been holding
for ten minutes.'

Not very pleasantly,
I might add.

Oh. Just tell her
I'm with a patient. Thank you.

Lying might be part
of your job description.

'It's not part of mine.'

Yeah. Hello, mummy.

Uh, I, well, I've been busy.

‐ Morning, Dr. Weaver.
‐ Frank, any messages?

‐ Yeah. Quite a few.
‐ Thank you.

Power meeting today, huh?

Yeah, I have a seminar
that I do not have time for.

Could you remind me
to leave by 6:00, please?

Seemed like a good idea
at the time.

Super‐glue.

Carter, I hope
that's one of two..

(Dave)
Carter, bird man still dead?

Uh, it's one of one, actually.

Is there any traumas coming in?

No, but I've got
a guy in exam three.

‐ Who cut his hand on a tin can.
‐ Ooh.

Dr. Gottschalk,
do you have a minute?

Unfortunately, I'm on my way to
a conference and I'm very late.

Well, I'll make this quick.

I'd like to discuss with you

the faculty position here.

‐ I really have to go.
‐ I just need a minute.

I apologize for bothering
you like this, but..

After you turned us down,
we offered it to someone else.

‐ Well, has it been accepted?
‐ No, not officially.

Well, then you can withdraw it.

Our candidate's credentials
are excellent.

Well, so are mine.

And he comes
with positive recommendations.

And I don't?

I'm not at liberty to discuss
your current standing.

Which means Romano said
something, didn't he?

‐ I can't get into this.
‐ No, what did he tell you?

Uh, Dr. Benton..

No, I need to know
what that man said

and who he said it to.

You may have difficulty
finding work locally.

That's all I can say.
I'm sorry.

‐ It's 1100 hours.
‐ Excuse me?

I need to ship out.

Okay, sir, if you're waiting for
a transfer to another facility

why don't we have
a nurse help you?

‐ We're taking Inchon.
‐ Inchon?

(Frank)
Korea, huge battle,
if memory serves.

Sorry, he's a wanderer.

What's his story?

72 years old from
the Golden Glen Nursing Home.

Altered mental status.
They said he became combative.

Picked a fight
and got punched in the nose.

History of dementia?

Uh, no, the military talk
started just a few days ago.

Anything on exam?

His nose isn't broken
but he's got a low‐grade temp

with no obvious
signs of infection.

CBC, Chem‐7 and UA

and if his pulse ox is low,
get a chest film.

Yeah. Damn tab busted off.

Ever think about using
a can opener?

Yeah, sure, but then what's
the point of having a tab?

I started digging
around the edges there.

Well, it looks to me like
you may need a few stitches.

Of course, that makes
the tuna juice leak out

and then it starts
getting greasy all over

'and then bam, the knife
goes right into my hand.'

I'm going to do a regional block
to numb the, uh..

...area around where
I'm gonna be suturing.

You sure you've done
this before?

Sorry, I need some I&D kits.

You might feel a little burning.

Uh‐huh.

I'm going to the 8 o'clock
tonight, Abby. How about you?

I don't know. Maybe.

You know, the exact same thing
happened when I tried to open

a milk carton with another
pair of scissors.

The bruises just
sort of sprang up overnight.

That's why
I brought him in here.

He has Niemann‐Pick's Type A.

I have some material here
if you're not familiar.

Oh, no, that won't be necessary.

'Hm, his liver and spleen
are both enlarged.'

That's from the sphingomyelin
deposits in both organs.

Yeah, well, a big spleen
chews up platelets.

That's why he's bleeding.

Is there anything we can do?

Well, we can make him
more comfortable.

I'll order an IV
and start him on some morphine.

Would that make him unconscious?

Because I want him to be
lucid for as long as he can be.

Uh, it'll be a very small dose
of medicine.

What about the spleen? You said
that's causing the problem.

[sighs]
Well, if it's taken out

that might help stop
the bleeding, but..

You do know your son
is end stage.

Yes.

[sighs]
We'll get an ultrasound
of his abdomen and..

...I'll have surgeon
come take a look.

‐ Thank you.
‐ Okay. You're welcome.

‐ Dr. Chen?
‐ Yes.

I usually wait for labs to come
back before consulting surgery.

He's got splenomegaly,
pretty clear case

of bleeding
due to thrombocytopenia.

Thought you said
he was end stage.

That doesn't mean
he can't have surgery.

I'd think about whether
it's appropriate at this point.

‐ Hi.
‐ Hi.

‐ I need to get..
‐ Mmph.

Thanks.

‐ Abby?
‐ Yeah?

You, you have a feather.

I have a..

Oh!

[chuckles]
We had these..

That's alright. Thank you.

What?

Um..

...I was just thinking, uh..

...I, I was just wondering

if you wanted,
maybe we could‐could, um..

We could what?

Go out sometime.

Oh, you mean, um, like, a date?

Uh, yeah. That's sort
of what I was thinking.

Tonight?

Sure, tonight works.

‐ Okay.
‐ Okay. Okay.

‐ See you then.
‐ Okay.

Romano.

Peter, back for a visit.
How are you?

How the hell do you think I am?

Well, judging by your demeanor,
I'd say you're a tad dyspeptic.

You've been trashing me
all over town?

Oh, having trouble
landing a job, huh?

‐ Yeah, thanks to you.
‐ Oh, I'm offended, Peter.

You've made enemies on every
floor of this hospital.

Why assume I'm the only person
with something negative to say?

You're preventing me
from earning a living.

No, no. Actually,
I'm willing to help.

'What?'

Look, your personality sucks.

But you don't have to prove to
me that you're a great surgeon.

Now, I am willing to offer
you a per diem position.

‐ Per diem.
‐ Yeah.

It has no benefits
and even less stature

but, uh, it's yours
for the asking.

You can kiss my ass.

I take it that's a no?

You couldn't pay me enough
to work for you again

you arrogant, little prick.

Fair enough. Just keep working
on those people skills, Peter.

Labs are back on Mr. Mellonston.

‐ Oh, good.
‐ Great color.

‐ Thanks.
‐ UA's full of white cells.

He's got a rip‐roaring
urinary tract infection.

Sorry I called you
down here prematurely.

Happens all the time
with nursing home patients.

Take an old guy,
give him a bad UTI

next thing you know,
he's General MacArthur.

I called the home and they've
already given his bed away. Hey!

Any family members
who can take him in?

No, he's at the mercy
of social services.

Hey, back to work!
Get back to work.

‐ Come on, the show's over.
‐ Maybe not.

He talks like a vet.

'If he is one,
he could qualify for the VA.'

Yeah, that'll take days
to process.

I know a case worker
at North Chicago

who could pull a few strings
maybe even get the case

to transfer today.
You want me to call?

Sure, if you think
it can be done.

Anybody missing an old man
looking for brass cleaner?

He just walked
into a pelvic exam.

Mr. Mellonston!

'Mr. Mellonston?'

Hey, Kerry, hold on.

Peter. I thought you left us.

I could be talked into
coming down to the ER.

‐ As an attending?
‐ As a liaison to surgery.

As a surgical resident,
you went out of your way

to take every procedure
away from us.

Yeah, right, but think about
this, if you had a surgeon

teaching your residents,
more procedures would stay here.

How would that work?

I could expedite
cases to the OR.

We have surgical residents
for that.

Could you tell me if there's
an elderly gentleman in there?

‐ 'Uh, does 47 count?'
‐ No. Thank you.

Right, but see, I could
do scheduling and‐and‐‐

God knows we could use the help.

‐ Right. Kerry, hire me.
‐ Look, I'd love to.

Get Romano to pay for it,
you got yourself a job.

Trolling for work, Peter?

Dr. Chen, I'm interested to see

what required
the interruption of my lunch.

As I explained on the phone

splenomegaly
and thrombocytopenia.

So you'll operate?

Well, I would if he didn't
have Niemann‐Pick's.

Snow him and wait.

No, we can't just let him
slowly bleed to death.

It's a terminal disease.

Surgery will only slightly
delay the inevitable.

Well, if the surgery
were successful

then the family
would have more time with him.

Yeah, and if wishes were horses,
we'd all be knee‐deep in crap.

Look, I didn't become a surgeon

so I could torture
dying children.

‐ Let the boy die in peace.
‐ But the mother wants it.

No surgery, Dr. Chen.

What the hell is this?

Explosion in a hair salon.

Sad cultural commentary,
isn't it?

Pursuit of beauty at all costs.

'Nice legs, though.'

There you go.

Oh, God.
What am I going to do?

‐ It probably won't scar.
‐ Yeah, but they look hideous.

‐ I can't go on stage like this.
‐ Can you wear pants?

Not in the swimsuit competition.

You know, you probably think
this is so stupid.

But I'm just trying
to win a scholarship.

I'm pre‐med.

Now, I can give you something
for the pain if you'd like.

It's okay.

They look worse than they feel.

Okay. Excuse me.

Malik, can you get ahold of
Miss Pruitt at Abbott and Sons?

Oh, yeah, Miss Pruitt.

‐ You mean that‐‐
‐ Don't ask, just do it.

‐ Hey, Dave.
‐ Yeah?

‐ Did you find anybody yet?
‐ Uh, for what?

For hockey tonight.

Oh, uh, yeah, a friend of mine.

He might sign on. Former pro,
just looking for some exercise.

‐ Oh, okay.
‐ Yeah.

It's kind of a rough game
if you play‐‐

Oh, so you don't, you don't
think I could handle it?

Oh, I didn't say that. Right?

Yeah. I used to play
varsity, second line.

Well, if he can't make it,
I'll call you then.

(Kovac)
'Type and cross for four.'

'Start two units of O‐neg
on the rapid infuser.'

‐ What happened?
‐ 'Multiple GSWs.'

One to the chest.

Looks like a hemopneumothorax
on the right.

Five hundred cc's out.

Lost the pulse.
Starting compressions.

We need to crack her chest.

Right‐sided GSW is an
indication for the sternal saw.

‐ Can I do it?
‐ Next time, Carter.

Ten blade.

Hold CPR.

[beeping]

Sternal saw.

[buzzing]

‐ She needs a central line.
‐ I'll do it.

(Kerry)
'Mr. Mellonston?
Mr. Mellonston?'

Mr. Mellonston.

He said he lost his razor
on Old Baldy.

Wanted to borrow mine.

Gil didn't really
need it though.

All he had was peach fuzz.

I'm sorry, I don't understand.

A...mortar shell
took his head off.

Why don't we take you back to
your bed so you can rest, okay?

There we go.

Y‐you've seen war, haven't you?

Actually, no, I have not.

Hmm.

But you've seen men die.

‐ Yes.
‐ Hm.

Mr. Mellonston,
I‐I'm afraid I have some

rather unfortunate news.

Uh, you've lost your bed
at the nursing home

but we've already called
the VA to see if we can‐‐

No! No, they won't take me.

Well, I'm sure
that you're qualified.

‐ I won't go there!
‐ Mr. Mellonston, please try‐‐

I can't go there! I won't!

Mr. Mellonston,
please calm down.

‐ We're only trying to help you.
‐ I can't go there! I won't!

Malik? Malik, come over!

[Kerry gasps]

No, please.

Don't let them take me!

Don't let them take me away.

Please.

His nose stopped bleeding.

What did you find out?

[sighs]
Well, the surgeon feels that

it's too great a risk
to operate on Kenneth.

But he's suffering.
Can't you see that?

Miss Stein, Kenneth
is barely conscious.

That's not true.

He squeezes my hand.
He understands me.

That means everything
that can be done should be done.

Yes, but there's
a good chance

that Kenneth won't
survive the operation.

I know what you're thinking.

I'm selfish.

I'm keeping my son
alive for me, not him.

‐ Miss Stein, I'm not think‐‐
‐ He's my child.

I want every minute
I can with him.

Wait till you're a mother.

Then you'll know.

Get him the surgery.

Looks like a small caliber GSW
to the right ventricle.

Okay, that should do it.

Heart's not filling.

She's had five units.

‐ You need more volume.
‐ Prep the paddles.

Ooh, can't shock an empty heart.
You'll never get her back.

Run in another two units.

Give me some 0 silk.

‐ Hold compressions.
‐ What are you doing, Carter?

Beck's suture.

'Alright, keep traction
on that.'

I'm gonna check
the back side of the heart.

What do you see?

Exit wound
in the left ventricle.

Give me 2.0 silk.

‐ I can repair it.
‐ Not from that side.

'I got a better angle here.'

Ah, saw blood welling up
behind the heart.

I thought there might
be another hole.

Okay. Charge to 20.

Okay, now! Cut it!

Clear.

Still defib.

Okay, charge to 30.
Clear.

Got a rhythm.

'Sinus tach.'

Got a pulse.

Nice job, Carter.

'Notify the OR.'

She's got a septal defect
they need to repair.

Dr. Kovac, Mrs. Danzer's
having more chest pain

dropped her pressure to 90.

I'll be right there.

‐ You gonna take her up?
‐ Mm‐hmm.

Sterile saline dressings
and hang the FFP.

Great save, Carter.

‐ 'Very slick.'
‐ Thanks.

‐ Ativan?
‐ Yeah, .5.

He's pretty subdued.

[knocking]

Did you hear from the VA?

There's good news and bad news.

I found Mr. Mellonston a bed,
but it's in a brig.

He's AWOL.

AWOL? From where?

Korean War. 1951.

Army corporal.
Deserted on leave.

Unfortunately my VA contact
took it upon himself

to notify the active military.

Why would they care
about someone

who deserted 50 years ago?

Who knows? They may wanna
slap him on the wrist.

They may wanna
court‐martial him.

Oh, for God's sake,
he's 72 years old.

I know.

Is there anything we can do?

Legally...no.

[knock on door]

‐ Hey.
‐ Peter.

What are you doing here?

Did you get any of my messages?

Yes, uh, and I meant
to call you.

I've just been incredibly busy.

[sighs]

Uh, I just didn't know
what to say.

Yeah. Well, it's okay.

No. No, it's not okay.

I've been avoiding you for days.

Yeah. I got that.

I'm sorry.

What Robert did was wrong

and I've told him as much.

I just wish there
was something I could do.

Yeah, well, I didn't exactly
expect you to resign in protest.

[chuckles]
That's a relief.

There is something
you can do though.

You can put the word out,
I know you've got a lot

of contacts at other hospitals.

Yeah. Of course.

I'm surprised you haven't
been snapped up already.

Yeah, well, it seems that lately
my reputation has taken a hit.

He's a horrid,
little turd, isn't he?

[scoffs]

You know what, I spoke
with a friend of mine

in Philadelphia
who's looking for someone.

I just wasn't sure
you'd care to move.

At this point,
I'm open to anything.

Dr. Benton,
they need you in the ER.

I no longer work
at this hospital.

Weaver called. Your sister,
Jackie is down there.

‐ What was her last BP?
‐ 100/60.

‐ Okay, let's go.
‐ I'll grab the drug box.

[beeping]

‐ How is she?
‐ Who are you?

‐ Her sister.
‐ She was shot in the chest.

She's critical. She needs
surgery. You can go wait..

[gunshots]

[dramatic music]

‐ Oh, Lord!
‐ What happened?

‐ Call security now!
‐ Oh, my God!

Carter, Carter,
are you alright?

Heart stopped beating.

(Kerry)
Okay, I'll start compressions.

(Kovac)
Any rhythm?

(Kerry)
'Agonal at 34, looks like PEA.'

(Kovac)
'Amp of atropine, amp of epi.
Mix up the dopamine.'

(Haleh)
'That girl must've
been a gangbanger.'

Chest is dry.

(Kovac)
'Pupils are fixed and dilated.
There's grey matter everywhere'.

You won't get her back.
Blew her brains out.

(Kerry)
Hyperventilators.
70 of mannitol.

(Kovac)
Okay, check all water calorics,
and we'll call it.

(Kerry )
Somebody call the police!

‐ What happened?
‐ Jesse got into a fight.

You don't know, alright?

I was surprised when
they said you were here.

Well, I had to take care
of something. How is he?

Superficial lac
above the eyebrow.

Mild periorbital swelling.

But no bony deformity
or tenderness.

Nothing serious.

(Jesse)
'Told you.'

He was bleeding pretty bad.

Did you hit your head?

Pass out?

He slammed me into the locker
once, alright?

That's all.

‐ You get a CT?
‐ No. You think he needs one?

Maybe.

There was no LOC,
no focal neuro deficits.

They say with head injuries,
you can't be too careful.

Jackie, he's fine.

'He's fine.'

Come on. Hey, Jackie.

How about I buy you
a cup of coffee?

‐ Are you sure?
‐ Yeah, come on.

How are you doing?

I'm okay.

They found the shooter.

Good.

Only 15 years old.

Why don't you go home?

I'll be alright.

Go home.

You've probably seen
enough trauma for one day.

I'll tell Kerry.

He's a teenager.
It's normal stuff.

No, he's changing.

You're just not around
enough to notice anymore.

‐ What is that supposed to mean?
‐ He's got a girlfriend now.

She's pretty rough.

‐ You try talking to him?
‐ We tried everything.

Grounding him is a joke.
He doesn't care.

He goes out anyway.
I can't have him locked up.

The other day,
he shoved his father.

Took everything Walter had,
not..

You alright?

Can you talk to him?

‐ Can you try?
‐ Talking to him?

[sighing]

Maybe he'll listen to you.

[sighing]

Yeah.

‐ Hey.
‐ Hey.

‐ You look nice.
‐ Thank you.

You, too. Ha ha.

So, uh, what did you have
in mind? Dinner, movie?

I was thinking of something
a little more physical.

Not if you go in
laparoscopically.

Recovery time is reduced
and he gains back weeks

maybe even months of his life.

No, I don't understand.

Are you saying
that it's too risky

for you or for the patient?

Yeah, whatever.

‐ Thank you.
‐ Problems?

[sighs]
Can't find a surgeon.

‐ Is our department booked?
‐ No, just uninterested.

This your kid
with Niemann‐Pick's?

‐ Yeah.
‐ Tough situation.

I all but promised his mother
I'd make this happen.

Now you can't?

Well, there are a few
other people I can try.

Ah! But you know
they'll turn you down.

You know, sometimes,
as much as we like to give it..

...hope can be cruel.

(Dave)
'Dr. Greene!'

'Think fast!'

Eight o'clock tonight.
The arena.

I can't believe the VA
is moving this quickly.

They're not.

I got him into another home.

Borrowed a social
security number

from a corpse
at the morgue.

‐ Sour cream and onion?
‐ No, thank you.

Y‐you‐you borrowed a number
from a deceased person?

Yeah. We do it all the time.

Oh, I don't wanna,
I don't wanna know this.

You said you felt bad.

Hey, that is not the point.

I work with a lot
of elderly homeless.

You learn a few tricks
along the way.

Not another word, please.

Dr. Weaver, time for that
seminar you've been avoiding.

Thank you, Frank.

Advances in neuroleptic therapy?

Yeah, how did you know?

I'll be there.

Save you a seat.

So, where is this body?

The patient is right here.

‐ Audrey.
‐ Can I go home now?

(Mark)
'Not yet, this is Miss Pruitt
and she's here to help you.'

'She's an expert cosmetologist.'

Can you cover all of this
in time for the pageant?

Honey, I've worked on worse.

‐ Trust me.
‐ Yeah but I've got open wounds.

You're on antibiotics
but afterwards

no makeup
until you're fully healed.

Thank you, Dr. Greene.

Good luck.

Isn't that the gal who does
the makeup on dead people?

Whatever works.

Mark, there you are.

You knew we were meant
to leave half an hour ago.

For what?

We're looking at artwork
tonight, remember?

‐ I'm subbing in a hockey game.
‐ What?

Malucci, he asked me
to play hockey.

Malucci? Are you mad?

What?

Well, you never said one word
to me about hockey before.

You never asked.

Do you play well?

Oh, why don't
you come find out?

If you wear your sweater,
you bring some pom‐poms.

I'd be in uniform.

[mumbling]
I didn't know sports
had this effect on you.

[both chuckling]

Has something happened?

No. Why?

‐ You're home early.
‐ Yup.

[grunting]

You never leave
the hospital early.

Someone fax you my schedule?

I know when you left
this morning

and I know the kind
of hours you put in.

Yeah, I was slow,
so they sent me home.

So, it's been alright?

Yup.

'What you expected?'

Whoo! I'm hungry.

'How about you?
Have you eaten?'

I'll take you to Dominique's.

John, to be honest

I hoped that you would feel
so uncomfortable there

'that you wouldn't wanna stay.'

I know.

So that I wouldn't
have to ask you not to.

Well, then don't.

Just give me five minutes.
I'll get changed.

John.

[sighs]

I know your heart
is in the right place.

I know you enjoy being a doctor.

Start a practice.

I'm not fighting you
on that anymore.

Can't we just agree
to disagree on this?

No.

There are other ways
to help people.

You don't have
to destroy yourself.

‐ Gamma.
‐ That place nearly killed you.

It killed your friend.

It drove you to drugs.

No, I did that on my own.

You don't owe them anything.

You don't have
to prove anything.

You have a beautiful spirit.

I've seen them beat
that spirit out of you.

Gamma.

I'm gonna be fine.

I promise.

[sighing]

I wish I could believe you.

Gamma.

[indistinct chattering]

Wait. Stop spinning.
You're not supposed to spin.

How am I supposed
to keep you from..

[grunting]

It's all in the wrist.

I‐I think I pulled a muscle.

Oh, maybe we should
take a break.

Good idea.

[rock music]

Draft, please. Abby?

Oh, can I have a club soda?

Okay.

So, uh, next time,
I choose the sport.

You know,
something more civilized.

Ah, such as..

There's a pool table
at my hotel.

‐ Your hotel?
‐ Yeah.

I‐I don't own it.
I just‐just live there.

‐ You live in a hotel?
‐ Yeah. As a doctor.

I take care of the tourists.

They give me a break
on the rent.

Uh‐huh.

No, it's a good deal.

I mean, maid service,
laundry, amenities..

[laughing]
No, it's‐it's great.

You'll have to come see it.

‐ Your hotel room.
‐ Yeah.

I‐I mean, I mean, no.
I mean, uh..

I'd never ask for
such a thing of a lady.

You know, especially
after just one kiss.

Uh, no, I should hope not.

♪ Talk to me ♪

♪ For satisfaction ♪

♪ Call my name ♪

Of course, that makes it two.

Come on. Rematch.

We out of here or not?

Yeah. After we talk.

About what?

[sighs]
Your mom says you've been
hanging out a lot lately.

So?

So, she worries about you.

She worries about everything.

That's what she does.

You got new friends?

A new girl.

That's it.

‐ Using a condom?
‐ Uncle Peter.

I'm serious.

[sighing]

I'm not stupid.

Good.

I'm not doing
anything, alright?

It's just..

I'm a man, you know?

And my folks just can't
get used to it, that's all.

Well, maybe they would if you
treated them with respect.

You mean do what they say.

Look, sometimes you gotta do
what you don't wanna do.

That's part of being a man.

Peter, do you have a minute?

Uh, yeah,
hold on a sec, okay?

Just, just do what
your mother says, alright?

That job's yours if you want it.

Are you serious?

You're a full surgical attending
on the academic track‐‐

Oh, man!

[both laughing]

I'm so happy for you.

What's all of this
celebrating about?

I got a job.

That's great.

Yeah, uh, Elizabeth pulled some
strings with a friend of hers.

Where?

Hahnemann.
They made me a full attending.

In Philadelphia.

Anyway, um,
he's expecting your call.

‐ Oh, oh, right, right. Thanks.
‐ Sure.

Well, I didn't have
much of a choice.

I mean,
I'm being blackballed here.

When will I see you?

Oh, it's only an hour by air.
We'll, uh, work something out.

‐ I guess so.
‐ You coming home with us?

No, no, no.
You know, I gotta make a stop.

‐ Do me a favor and take him.
‐ Of course.

[growling]

I'll, uh, I'll call you.

Okay.

(Abby)
'What?'

All I'm saying is

you were at four,
and then you were at six.

That's because I scored
very quickly.

You're a bad sport.

I can't handle
losing to a girl, okay?

‐ Oh, no.
‐ I'm‐I'm kidding.

I actually enjoy
losing to you, Abby.

Thank you. Thank you.
That's much better.

Your hands are freezing.
You wanna catch a cab?

Nah. This is strolling
weather in Minnesota.

Is that where home is?

[grunting]

Luka.

Give me your purse.

‐ Give me the purse.
‐ Okay.

Give me the damn..
Give me the purse!

[grunting]

(Abby)
'Luka. Luka.'

Stop. Stop.

Luka. Stop!

Stop it!

[panting]

[indistinct shouting]

[grunts]

You okay, Dr. Greene?

I thought you said
this was a no‐check league.

There's no such thing
as a no‐check league.

Thanks for the tip.

Hi, I thought you'd left.

Well, briefly.

You know, you don't need
to finish your shift.

I've still got
a couple hours left.

Carter, I think that
you'd be better served

by taking it easy.

I have a meeting
after my shift's over.

If that's okay with you?

I need to finish.

Alright, but not too much.

Keep it to minor medical.

Thank you.

‐ Have a nice night.
‐ You, too.

‐ What's open?
‐ Trauma two.

I thought you two went home.

This guy attacked us.

Blunt head trauma with LOC.
GCS of eight.

(Abby)
Two seizures en route.
He's had four of Ativan.

‐ Luka, you're bleeding.
‐ I'm alright.

‐ 'BP 180/100.'
‐ I'll take it from here.

Luka, get someone
to take care of him.

Hey, Carter,
I need you in here.

(Carter)
Uh, Dr. Weaver doesn't want me‐‐

I don't care.
Get in here now.

We've got a major head trauma.

'On my count, one, two, three.'

‐ He's seizing.
‐ Two of Ativan.

CBC, chem panel, coags,
type and cross for four.

Okay, give me some suction now.
He's vomiting.

(Elizabeth)
Get X‐ray in here for a C‐spine.

(Carter)
Alright,
I'll stabilize the neck.

(Haleh)
'Ativan's on board.
Still seizing.'

Hey, Carla.

Peter.

‐ Uh, we need to talk.
‐ Here, okay?

‐ Really busy tonight.
‐ Sure.

Table eight first.

I called the hospital,
they said that Reese

could stay until
the end of the month.

Good, that gives us
a little more time

to find another daycare center.

It's gonna be hard finding
a place he loves more.

Yeah, I know, listen, uh, I just
got, uh, an attending position

at Hahnemann in Philadelphia.

‐ Really?
‐ Yeah.

Good for you.

So, we just need to work out

Reese's visitation schedule.

Uh, maybe he could fly down

every other weekend,
or something.

[chuckles]
I'm sorry.

You're not really suggesting
that I put my son

on a plane by himself, are you?

Carla, we have joint custody.

In Chicago.

I already took the job.

Mmm, wish that'd worked
for me when I wanted to move.

What are you talking about?
That was Germany.

That's nine hours away.
That's completely different.

No, it is completely the same.

What is this about, payback?

'No, this is about
our agreement.'

Now, either you stay local
or you give up custody.

I can't find
a decent position here.

Oh, that's right. You have
your career to think of.

The rest of us just have jobs.
Table six needs more bread.

This is the only way for me
to keep the momentum going.

Yes, and Germany was Roger's.

No, Carla, I'm asking
you not to do this.

I'm not doing anything.

I'm just playing by your rules.

[beeping]

[indistinct chattering]

[gasps]

Looks pretty deep.
You need suturing.

Okay.

Someone should sew it up, Luka.

I'm okay.

(male #1)
'Dr. Kovac?'

Detective Stetler.
Can I have a moment?

(Stetler)
Can you tell me
exactly what happened?

(Kovac)
'We were walking by the river.
He jumped us.'

(Stetler)
'Was there only one assailant?'

(Kovac)
'Yeah.'

Seizing stopped at 21:42.
Lateral neck looks good.

We need some more Kerlix.
He's soaked through these.

[beeping]

Whoa, we got a pumper!

Curved Kelly.

Pressure's sky‐high, 260/140.

Pulse down to 42.

Stop the Nipride. Blown
right pupil, he's herniating.

80 of mannitol, prep
for a posterior burr hole.

Hurry up, Carter,
I need you to assist.

Perforator drill
with a chisel‐point bit.

‐ Damn it, Carter, tie that off.
‐ I'm trying!

Well, stick a finger
on it, for God's sake.

V‐tach, no pulse.
Starting chest compressions.

Charge to 200.

(Haleh)
'Carter, can you grab
the paddles?

I'm controlling the bleeder.

(Elizabeth)
'Get a pressure dressing on it.'

‐ Give me those four‐by‐fours.
‐ Haleh, I need that drill.

Come on, come on.

‐ Okay.
‐ Clear.

(Luka)
'I didn't see him coming.'

After he hit you from behind,
what happened?

I went down.

‐ Did he take your wallet?
‐ Yeah.

And you felt your life
was in danger?

Mine, and hers.

Did he threaten to hurt you?

I'm not sure.

Did he say, "Give me your money
or I'll kill you?"

‐ Anything like that?
‐ He had a pipe.

He was going after Abby.

And you can corroborate this?

Yeah.

Okay.

Let's wait and see what happens.

Seems pretty clear
it was self‐defense.

Shouldn't be a problem, doc.

Okay, that's the inner table.

‐ Irrigate the bone dust.
‐ Looks like a subdural.

More irrigation, Carter,
11 blade.

Five minutes
since the last epi.

Give another amp.

Opening the dura.

Get ready to suction.

Can you see the source?

No.

Let's just pack it off.

What's the rhythm?

(Haleh)
'V‐fib.'

Charge to 300.

'I need saline gauze.'

Clear.

[beeping]

Sinus brady at 50.

‐ Got a pulse.
‐ Excellent.

Decompress the brain.

Amp of atropine,
let's check the pupils.

How about phenobarb?

Let's go with pentobarb
200, slow IV push.

That'll induce a coma, you know.

It's either that,
or watch him die.

Luka, Abby told me
about what happened.

Can I take a look?

It's superficial.

Did you lose consciousness?

For a moment, yeah.

‐ Come on, let's fix you up.
‐ No.

‐ Do you have a headache?
‐ Leave me alone!

I'm‐I'm fine, okay?

I'm‐I'm fine.

[knocking]

[beeping]

(Elizabeth)
'Clear.'

(Haleh)
'Still V‐fib.'

[instrumental music]

Clear.

Asystole, what now?

[sighs]
Open up the dopamine.

It's been 45 minutes. Ah!

I know.

[music continues]

Luka.

'Luka, wait.'

Luka, wait!

[theme music]