Hawthorne (2009–2011): Season 2, Episode 1 - No Excuses - full transcript
Richmond Trinity has closed its doors, and now many of the staff have been shifted to James River, a rundown hospital in a low-income area. Things are made even worse when Christina and Bobbie have a run-in with the ER nursing supervisor. Tom gives up his administrative duties and dives into direct care.
Dr. Hart, labor and delivery.
What's up, Dr. Ryan?
Dr. Hart, labor and delivery.
Hey, hey.
You paged?
What's this?
Red ink or blood?
Both.
They're closing us down.
What?
This is
the fifth audit.
Costs are out of control.
Patients can't afford it.
We can't, either.
Insurance companies
cap payments.
The state won't help us
to bridge the gap.
Morrissey,
we did everything they asked.
They can't do this.
They just did.
Three months --
that's all we've got.
We'll shut our E.R. Down
in a month
And begin layoffs
immediately.
You and the other surgeons will
gain O.R. Rights at James River.
We start transferring cases
over there
To help us empty out.
James River is a pit.
Right now it's the only hospital
in this area left standing.
State wants me over there.
Maybe we can avoid making
the same mistakes we made here.
I need you to go with me.
I need people I can trust.
Wait. We did
everything right here.
It's pointless.
If we went
belly-up this fast,
James River
won't last a year.
And if it goes under,
There won't be a hospital
in the area
That'll care for anyone
without a gold card.
Well, congratulations.
You are officially
our last patient.
You know, we usually
give our lucky finalist
A going-away present,
But, uh,
this is the best we could do.
Take care, little mama, okay?
All right.
Okay.
Ready to go.
Thank you for everything.
You're welcome.
Take care, all right?
That's good.
Thank you, everybody.
Melissa.
Oh.
Keep in touch, okay?
yes.
Well, that's our last chopper
out of Saigon.
You know, this could end up
being a good thing.
Aw, come on.
You've got your new cush gig.
Yeah, what, working at
a home healthcare service?
Please, ask me how long
before I die of boredom.
Well, James River is tough.
We could use the help.
They've got a staff.
Why put people out of work?
I was lucky to get my folks
down there.
What about you...
And Sloan-Kettering?
I haven't decided yet.
It's a good opportunity.
Yeah.
No more
administration bullshit.
That's for sure.
Full caseload.
All that blood and guts,
cool new toys.
I'm happy for you.
How do I get to the hospital?
The hospital's
closed, sir.
James River
is the closest one.
Where in the hell
is that?
Sir, you're bleeding.
I didn't hear nothing
about the hospital closing.
Well, it's been big news.
Do you live here?
Just down the block.
Oh!
Let's get him in the car.
How's he doing?
Radial pressure's thready.
Which way?!
Oh, there it is.
There it is, there it is.
Stay with me, Vernon.
All right.
How is he?
He's okay.
He's okay.
Right there.
Got it?
Got it. Got it.
Okay, here we go.
Vernon, stay with me.
Okay?
Come on, buddy.
I got you.
We're gonna move you out.
Yeah.
We'll need a gurney, Tom.
Sorry, I don't have one
on me, okay?
Here we go.
I got him. I got him.
You got him?
Yep.
Okay.
All right.
Come on, Vernon.
Listen to my voice.
Okay, Tom,
you gotta go over there.
Okay.
Okay.
Stay with me, Vernon.
Vernon.
Help me out.
Dr. Lane to O.R. 4
We've been
waiting here three hours.
I'm sorry, sir. We're going
as fast as we can, okay?
Uh, sir, excuse me!
You gotta wait until
the triage nurse sees --
We got a gsw!
You can't just
come back here.
It's okay.
I have O.R. Rights.
Sorry, excuse us.
Let's get him
on this gurney right here.
Come on.
Bobbie!
Thank God you're on today.
What are you
doing here?
Gunshot victim.
Where's your trauma Bay?
Right there.
All right. Go.
I'll get some units
of "o" neg.
Incoming!
Coming through.
Excuse us. Sorry.
Watch it.
Coming through.
Gunshot -- said he was
cleaning his gun.
ooh, nasty.
With that much bleeding,
I assume the bullet fragmented?
Uh, I can't tell yet.
Uh, do me a favor.
Put some pressure on this?
Yep.
Thanks.
I assume you work here?
yeah.
Steve Shaw.
Yeah. Tom Wakefield.
Nice to meet you.
All right, we need to get
this guy up to the O.R.
Yeah.
Okay.
Here we go.
Hang in there, Vernon.
Coming through!
Dr. Chang, your team is ready.
Chang!
I can't get any information.
Excuse me.
You are...
I'm Christina Hawthorne,
cno at Richmond trinity.
Well, thanks
for bringing in the gsw,
But I'm gonna need you
to wait outside.
Sure.
Uh, this man's dead.
Yes.
Well, how Long's
he been dead?
Since he died.
The morgue is full.
We're gonna move him down
in a little while.
Yeah, but he's dead.
I don't want you to alarm
the other patients.
I'll be back
with your meds!
Human resources,
please report...
All right.
Let's go!
Tom!
I heard
you were in here.
I didn't recognize you
without your chainsaw.
Paul.
I'm glad you're here.
I just ordered a sandwich
downstairs.
Will you pick it up
for me?
Yeah, I'll get
right on that.
Shooting victim?
Yeah, a fragment
nicked his carotid.
Had one of those last week.
Guy wasn't so lucky.
Well, I see
you've been practicing.
Well, not as much
as I'd like.
Being chief at trinity,
Most of the cutting I did
was red tape,
But I guess you know
all about that.
Being chief here
is not so bad.
Got my own parking spot.
Oh, I know.
I'm in it.
Not anymore.
I had it towed.
You bastard.
You just gonna stand there
and look pretty?
Come on, jump in.
Thought you'd never ask.
Good work, Tom.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
Could you move this back
just a little bit
To keep it clear?
Just one minute.
Double-stick tape --
Best tool
in the carpenter shop.
Okeydoke.
Genevieve Lara--
"larazzo." yeah.
Hi.
What seems to be
the problem?
You know, we've been here
nearly four hours.
She's in a lot of pain.
Abdominal?
Are you pregnant?
No.
Let's take
your temperature.
Change in financial news...
Pulse and temperature
are normal,
So let's go back
and take a look.
All right, come on, gen.
Here we go.
Excuse me, miss.
You know,
I'm just with someone --
Someone will be with you --
this is important.
Hey, hey, buddy.
Why don't you wait your turn?
Look.
Sir, is this your penis?
My dog told me
to cut it off.
What do you think
I should do?
I'd get a new dog.
Someone will be
right with you!
Oh, come on.
All right, baby.
Come on and sit down.
Hey, Dr. Shaw?
I could use a hand in here.
Of course.
Hello, sir.
What do we have?
Uh...See for yourself.
Oh.
Is it, um...
Is it yours?
It's lost a little color.
His dog told him
to do this.
Yes, always been
a cat fellow myself.
Okay.
Examine the wound,
See if reattachment
is even possible,
And I will call in
a psych consult?
Yeah. Please.
Poor guy.
Yeah.
Dr. Reese to I.C.U.
Dr. Reese to I.C.U.
Hey, Marcus?
Yeah.
Could you admit the patient
in number...
8?
...8.
And also, could you --
And call in
a psych consult.
I already did.
I got ice.
Ice?
8.
Thank you.
That's awesome.
That's remarkably efficient,
but I just have to ask --
Uh, how did you know?
Dog called it in.
Uh, Gail?
My man's
had a psychotic break.
Hallucinations,
Self-inflicted
genital amputation.
So my wait time
just got longer.
There's a woman
in the waiting room
Complaining
of abdominal pains.
I saw. Fever?
No.
Pulse?
62.
She's been waiting
for hours.
We'll get to her.
Can we at least
run a preg test?
Get her in line
for a ct scan?
At the very least,
get her some pain medication?
Folks here
like to lay it on thick
So they can cut
to the head of the line.
She's faking?
You'd be surprised at some
of the stuff I've seen.
Mrs. Carrollson?
How long
have you had that tumor?
About 19 years.
And why did you say
you never had it looked at?
It didn't hurt.
Another faker?
A warehouse fire
Near Detroit, Michigan,
this morning
Is still only 60% contained.
Local firefighters are...
Welcome aboard.
I didn't say anything.
Why else
would you be here?
All right,
what do you plan on doing
With your existing
director of nursing,
Who happens to be storing
corpses in your E.R.?
I'll deal with that.
You know,
I can't afford your old salary.
I'll deal with that.
Then what are you
standing around for?
Here's your office.
In here?
No. No. Here.
This is a waiting room.
Yeah.
Uh, it's the only space
we have available right now.
I can't displace
any of the James River staff.
This is a waiting room.
I'll make it work.
Look, uh, this hospital
is below the national average
On everything --
from heart-attack care
To giving out
the right antibiotics.
Across the board,
our quality of care sucks.
What about the joint commission
national performance summary?
58%.
John, we had
over 90% at Richmond trinity.
You mean to tell me
that this place
Is not providing
minimum quality of care?
The joint commission said
They'll inspect us
in six months.
If we don't get 75%,
they'll cut our funding.
I'm on it.
I'll...
I'm on it.
Thank you.
I'll get your furniture
from Richmond trinity.
It'll feel like home
in no time.
Dr. Hart to recovery.
Hey.
Someone left him behind.
Thanks, Kelly.
It hurts!
Please!
Please! Stop!
It hurts!
Hey.
You need any help?
I-I can't get a vein,
and I can't use the other arm.
Okay. Um,
why don't I get a hot pack
To bring out the veins,
and then I'll try?
I need to change
his dressing, too,
Before the O.R.
Oh, I can help
with that.
Knock yourself out.
Why don't you get
the hot pack and, uh...
I'm outta here.
I hate her.
Oh, she's doing
her best.
I was new once.
All right,
let me see that arm.
What happened?
Burnt.
How?
I was cooking
for my sisters
And spilled a pot of water
for the noodles on it.
Mm.
So, tell me
about your sisters.
They're all right.
Just all right?
Yeah.
Hey.
What?
That kid
was just scared.
Thanks.
Yeah, some kids
just have crappy veins.
It takes time.
I mean,
you should have seen me
When I first started.
I've been here two years.
Yes, we're gonna
X-ray first.
The surgeons
will do what they can.
Good luck.
What are you guys
doing here?
Responding
to a 911 call.
Get me a doctor!
Sir, you can't call 911
If you're already
in the hospital.
Well, take us
somewhere else, then.
I can't do that.
She's in pain.
They won't see her.
She's been triaged.
We've had higher-priority cases
come through.
I understand
how frustrating this is.
I can take her.
See?
There you go.
Sorry about this,
fellas.
Excuse me.
We have a toddler
that ingested cleaning fluid.
She's having retractions.
Isn't there anyone else?
No.
Well, I think
this woman has --
I didn't ask you
what you thought.
I know you were
r.N. Charge nurse at trinity,
But let me explain
how this works here.
A doctor or senior nurse
gives an order.
You follow it.
Take care
of the toddler first.
Yes.
Can someone tell me
why Mr. Greener
Is still snuggled
in bed?
I ordered an X-ray
hours ago.
Mr. Greener?
Yeah.
Dr. Marshall!
Greener is scheduler for an echo
later this afternoon,
And he hasn't
really been sleeping,
So, you know, I thought
I'd just let him rest.
He can get the X-ray
on his way back from echo.
How considerate of you...
Nurse Stein.
I'm all about
patient comfort,
But I'm also
about patient care,
And I would love that X-ray
as soon as possible.
That's not too inconvenient
for you, is it?
Is it?
No.
I wouldn't want to ruin
your tea party.
no, sir.
Uh, ma'am.
Excuse me.
Doctor!
Doctor, one more thing.
You look so hot today.
Watch it, Stein.
Mm-hmm.
Hey, Marcus?
Yeah.
These are for Tiber.
The abdominal just got sick
all over the waiting room.
No one's seen her yet?
No.
This place is insane.
You're still here?
Yeah.
I just signed on
as director of nursing.
Oh, thank God!
Now, listen.
First things first.
How long has that abdominal
been in there?
She's been waiting
for over five hours.
What?
Mm-hmm.
What is wrong with you people?
Is she a hostage?
I'm so sorry.
"sorry"? I want to see
the President of the hospital.
Whoever's in charge.
I'll freakin' Sue this place!
This is the boyfriend
of our abdominal patient.
Oh. You know what?
We're gonna see her right now.
It's about time.
Wait, wait, wait.
What -- what's going on here?
This man's girlfriend
has been waiting forever.
She needs to be seen.
And she will be.
Now.
Excuse me?
Listen, obviously
morrissey hasn't talked to you,
And this is
not really my place,
But I just signed on
as director of nursing.
He can't do that.
I'm director.
See, these two, they
don't even know who works
here. Get me a doctor.
Look, sir, I told you --
I'm done with you.
Okay,
let's just evaluate --
no.
Get me a doctor!
You have to calm down!
Don't tell me to calm down,
or I'll knock the crap --
Whoa, hey!
Call security!
Hey, hey, relax!
Just get off of me!
All right?!
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Somebody call the police!
All right.
Look, I'm fine.
I'm gonna
get security.
My girlfriend, please.
Okay.
I have to help
this patient.
This is still my E.R.
Not anymore.
Bobbie, please? Sir?
You are crazy.
Why wouldn't you jump
at Sloan-Kettering?
Why do most guys
do anything?
a girl.
Yep.
She's here in Richmond.
How long you been
going together?
Well, we're --
we're not technically,
You know [sighs]
Her husband died.
He was my patient.
It's complicated.
Uh-huh.
When did he die?
A year and a half.
Kids?
Yeah. One.
She's...She's awesome.
She's great.
Well, is your girl
ready to move on?
She's ready-ish.
I'm getting a lot
of mixed signals.
Is this like Rachel
in med school?
God, no.
No, this is, uh...
Complicated?
Yeah.
The O.R. Is ready for you.
How long will this take?
Another graft?
Maybe an hour.
No. I mean,
when can I go home?
Well, it depends
how the graft takes,
But at least
a few more days.
Don't worry.
You are gonna be back at home
in no time,
Playing with your sisters,
seeing your mom.
She works all the time.
What do you do for fun?
You play sports?
Not anymore.
I'm a lefty.
Oh, well,
I have seen a lot of patients
Learn how to use their right,
so they're almost ambidextrous.
I can't even eat without
spilling my food everywhere.
William,
you're gonna be fine, okay?
I promise.
Let's get this over with.
I need a terminal.
Well, let me try that again.
I need a terminal.
Oh, I'm sure
your word find can wait, huh?
Yeah.
I don't care if her patient
is turning purple.
I'm not lifting a damn finger
to help him.
Yeah, I don't think that
would really solve anything.
I mean, come on,
aren't all doctors rude?
Rude, my ass.
That woman
is a stone-cold bitch!
Can't wait to get rid
of her.
Kelly.
Oh, thank you.
Mm-hmm.
Is that, uh,
William's oxacillin?
No, it's for the boy
in 724.
Why, did you
give him oxacillin?
is there a problem?
You have to call the O.R.
Right away!
He's allergic
to penicillin!
Well, they may have
already started.
Well, then, run.
I'll call.
They have to know
that there's been an error.
Which floor?
First! [ sighs ]
forget it.
Here. I'll go.
Pressure's still
120 over 80.
It hurts?
Yes. [ moans ]
Peritonitis.
Acute pain.
Let's order
an abdominal series.
Bobbie, tell them to get it
down here super stat,
Or I'm gonna
drag it here myself.
Thank you.
What is it?
Well, the...
The bag around your intestine
is inflamed.
Can I have something
for the pain?
I'm sorry. Not until
we know what's causing it.
How about if I get
your boyfriend back here?
Okay.
Bobbie?
Can you do me a favor
And get her boyfriend?
I'm gonna go find
morrissey.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Need carpenter?
Yes! Yeah.
I could use some shelves
on this wall.
One or two
for some books of mine...
And stuff.
Length of the wall.
Brought you something.
got it. Thanks.
I would have
never found it.
It's all good.
See you around.
Yeah.
Where are we?
My new office.
Are you serious?
Well...What about
the other job?
You said it was good --
more money, less hours,
No more banging your head
against the wall?
Well, even you said
it probably wouldn't last.
I mean,
look at this place, Camille.
What could I do?
You know, you could scan all
this stuff onto like two DVDs?
You know what?
That is a great idea.
Why don't you intern
for me...
And do it?
It would look great
for college.
I need the car.
Do not try to change
the subject.
Did you do
your list of colleges
And download
your applications?
oh, we have time.
No, we don't.
You can't blow this off,
Camille.
Can I have the keys?
Here.
Sorry.
That's cool.
Where is it?
It's at trinity.
Long story.
Here, just take some money.
Take a cab.
I left it in my spot.
And -- hey.
No Arizona state
and no Miami.
U. Penn is a party school.
Love you.
Camille?
Not too late, okay?
Oh, no, I'm staying
at, uh, Suzanne's tonight.
No.
Camille!
See that?
Npo. Do you know
what that means?
It's Latin --
for "nil per Os" --
"nothing by mouth."
It could also
stand for "non per Os,"
But it means
the same thing --
"nothing by mouth."
That means Mr. Hanson
should not be eating a BLT,
Which stands for
"bacon, lettuce, tomato."
Pull your act together.
Doctor.
How did I ever
let you convince me
That this
would be a good move?
You're very suggestible
post-coital.
I really think you should try
to lighten up on them, okay?
They're idiots.
Are you fraternizing
with the enemy?
Trust me.
It will do you a lot of good.
Trust me.
I don't know
how to be nice.
You're nice to me.
Sorta.
That's 'cause I like you,
steinie.
Sorta.
I'll try. Eh.
Hey, mark.
What happened
with patient Harris?
I'm sorry?
You are?
I got a call
about a peds nurse
Screwing up
the O.R. Schedule.
That's who I am.
He, um, was given oxacillin,
and he's allergic.
How did you miss that?
He's not my patient.
Let me see the chart.
Malia!
Coming.
Good thing
we caught it on time.
good thing.
Malia...
Did you write this up?
Not yet.
I want it
in 15 minutes.
And, you,
uh, nurse...
Kelly.
Epson.
Nurse epson,
This isn't
Richmond trinity.
Here we follow protocols.
We don't just run into the O.R.
And stop a surgery.
I'm writing you both up.
Yes, ma'am.
Way to get my back.
Excuse me?
Well...
You really threw me
under the bus.
It was your error.
Don't play that "sweet, innocent
baby girl" thing with me.
You could have covered
for me.
I helped your patient.
And if that pisses off
the higher-ups or you,
Whatever.
And, Malia?
I do have your back.
So if you need help,
just ask me.
Gustavo?
We're gonna need you
to step out for a bit
While we take
some x-rays.
Oh. Uh, gladly.
It's the abdominal,
right?
Yeah.
Okay, let's go, then.
All right.
That's the position.
This man.
Sir, we need you
to step outside with us.
For what?
Attacking and threatening
hospital personnel.
I-I didn't attack any--
You threw one of my clerks
up against the wall,
And you threatened me
with physical violence.
He was agitated.
My girlfriend --
she'd been waiting for hours.
Come with us, sir.
This is crap.
Put your hands
behind your back.
sorry, gen.
This is not gonna fly.
This is still my E.R.
I don't care
what anybody says.
This is your office?
Yeah.
tell me it's true.
Are you here?
You didn't think I would leave
you here by yourself, did you?
Okay, good. Then you can save us
from the nine circles of hell.
These folks
certainly are lost souls.
Well, can you blame 'em?
I mean,
I can't help but think
That they closed
the wrong hospital down.
Christina!
Oh, I'm so happy!
How --
how do I get in there?
How crazy is your floor?
Oh, the patients
are great.
I love it here!
So, Gail's on the warpath.
Mm-hmm?
She just had Genevieve's
boyfriend arrested for assault.
She can't do that.
Gail?
The mean one?
Yeah.
Are you her boss?
Yes, I'm supposed to be,
But obviously,
she's not getting that.
Yeah, she came to ped's
really upset with me
For finding a medication error
and pushing an O.R. Call,
And...
She's writing me up.
She's what?
This is crazy.
What about you?
Any run-ins?
No, I got my hands full
with Marshall.
I bet.
What, you just waltz in here
and take over?
Am I fired?
Listen, morrissey
is gonna talk to you, okay?
All I know is that you
getting that guy arrested
Didn't help anything.
He threatened me.
Now, come on.
I know
you could handle him.
Is this a joke?
No. It's not.
And he actually has a point.
Five hours?
You see
how backlogged we are.
Try "backwater."
This place
doesn't have any systems.
It's like being
out of 1972.
I don't have to listen
to you!
I've been working here
for 17 years.
Doc, pressure's
dropped to 89 over 50.
Genevieve?
Genevieve,
can you hear me?
She's unresponsive.
Page respiratory.
Marcus?
Yeah.
Respiratory.
You got it.
Draw a gas?
Respiratory to E.R.
She's not oxygenating.
Get me 20 of etomidate
and 120 of succinycholine.
She must have
a perforated bowel.
The X-ray came out clear.
Well, it must have
just burst.
Y-you need
the combination.
Why is the cart locked?!
Just stay out of this.
Who locks a crash cart?!
We've had one taken.
Get the other cart!
Quick as you can.
Come on, come on, come on.
Pressure's dropped,
70 over 40.
I'm gonna intubate.
Give me a 7 1/2 e.T. Tube.
She's desaturating.
She needs more fluids.
Prime the rapid infuser.
This was taken
by the boyfriend's cellphone.
It's all over the Internet.
It'll be on the news
by tomorrow morning.
I need full reports
right away.
We need to be able to explain
how this could happen.
It was a systemic
breakdown.
Yes, the whole hospital
is broken.
That's why we're here.
I know,
but it's gonna take a while
To get this E.R.
Up to the 21st century.
I don't even know
where to begin.
That's not your problem.
Yes, it is.
What is this?
I'm splitting
the nursing department.
Gail will handle critical care,
E.R., and I.C.U.S.
You'll take everything else.
That is not
what we agreed to!
Joint commission is pulling up
their inspection date
To three months from now.
You two need
to work this out,
Or we will lose
our funding.
Look what happened today.
What's next?
So you mean to tell me
you can kill somebody else
And end up
on the Board of Directors?
I'm the fall guy?
Yes.
My nurses --
your nurses.
Your hospital closed.
My nurses were right.
You're more concerned
about not being shown up
Than these patients.
That woman died today
unnecessarily.
You know how many of
you folks I've seen
parade through here?
Dozens.
You come in with big plans,
big goals,
But no idea
how this hospital really works,
No idea what we deal with.
And then you know
what always happens?
You move on --
to bigger outfits,
Following doctors
to better jobs,
While me and my people are left
behind doing the best we can!
That's why
things don't change!
That's why I wouldn't
do one thing differently!
You know what?
Before you go on telling me
how I can't handle the truth,
Let's get
one thing straight.
I don't care
what backroom deal you made!
What happened in that E.R. Today
will never happen again!
And you set me up!
I'm in
an impossible situation.
Oh, really, morrissey?
Did she threaten you
with a lawsuit?
She's been here
almost 20 years.
She knows where the bodies
are buried!
That's because
she buried them!
You know what?
This woman must have a sex tape
of morrissey or something.
No, I'm serious.
Because she's not
going anywhere.
How are we gonna work
with her?
No, I think
the question is,
How are we gonna work
around her?
Good luck.
Wait a minute.
Bobbie, you're gonna be
my eyes and ears.
No way.
She'll make my life
a living hell.
Bobbie, that woman died.
Don't put me
in that position.
You tell me
what choice I have.
Candy.
Can you hear me?
Ray!
It's good to see you.
How's the new hospital?
Oh, it's weird.
It's so weird.
It's...
It's different.
You know?
How, uh...
Where are you now?
Um...All I can say is
it's a f.O.B.
"forward operating base."
That sounds dangerous.
Yeah,
we've seen some action.
You know, this is really
where I should be.
Good for you.
Yeah.
You're...Being careful,
huh?
Yeah.
I'm not the one
you should be worried about.
What these people
go through is amazing.
Have you given any thought
to, uh, what you're gonna do
When your six months
are up?
You know, there's been
so much going on here,
I just really
haven't decided yet.
Really?
Well, I'm sure
they really need you, huh?
Yeah.
I'm just glad
to be a part of it.
It's a real honor.
I miss you.
I m--
Mm. How nice,
waiting for me in my office.
Made us a reservation --
At the hard Shell.
Oh. You're so sweet.
Mm-hmm.
Mmm.
You know what?
I was thinking...
About your advice.
Mm-hmm.
You know,
to not be the dragon lady?
You're good for me,
steinie.
Yes, I am.
Vamos.
See you tomorrow.
William?
Are you okay?
I want this over with.
Hey.
Get up.
Come on.
Get out of bed.
You're coming with me.
Watch out.
What are we doing here?
You want to work
on your right arm, don't you?
Grab a paddle.
You ready?
You ain't playin'.
I ain't playin'.
Okay, then.
Let's see what you got.
All right.
One love.
There you go.
Dr. Ginetti, 6211.
Dr. Ginetti, dial 6211.
Psst.
How's our shooting victim?
He's stable.
Did you wait this whole time
just for me?
you wish.
I work here.
Well,
what about your new job?
They'll get over it.
So we're staying?
"we"?
What about
Sloan-Kettering?
I passed.
I couldn't leave Richmond.
Besides, if you're
gonna go up the River,
You're gonna need
some help.
Oh, is that a fact?
Mm-hmm.
You know, actually, I, uh,
I had a pretty good day today.
I, uh, I assisted
on reattaching a penis.
Hmm.
I'm surprised this place
didn't lose it.
Yeah.
I'm surprised you
didn't run for the hills
the minute we got here.
Couldn't.
Although morrissey's
up to his old tricks.
So I guess we were both
dealing with dicks today.
So, straighten it out.
Uh, the place, I mean,
not the, you know.
Come on,
it couldn't have been that bad.
Nah. It was.
Oh, so tell me about it
over dinner.
Good.
I need a ride home.
Good.
You did
get the car cleaned.
Uh, was I supposed to?
The guy was bleeding
all over the place.
In the backseat!
of course I got the car cleaned.
Good. So,
what did the car wash say...
...When they saw
all that stuff?
They must have thought
you were an ax murderer.
Well, I couldn't let
some poor Joe clean up
that whole mess.
Oh, so you did it?
Yeah.
Of course I did it.
Although, you know,
technically, that's a nurse's --
Don't you dare.
that's funny. Yeah.
Wow.
What do you think?
Place looks great.
You like?
Yes.
It's way different, huh?
Very nice.
Very nice.
Want me to hang this up?
You know what?
That'd be nice.
As long
as it's above 4 feet.
Forget it.
Where's Camille tonight?
She's actually
at her girlfriend's house.
She's gonna stay
the night there.
It's just us?
Yeah.
I'm sorry.
I feel so stupid.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
No, I...
No, Christina,
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have...
Tom, it's not you.
I just...
That's -- that's okay.
I...
Listen.
So stupid.
You know what?
I really want you
to stay.
I just...
It's okay.
It's okay.
When you're ready.
When you're ready.
I'm not going anywhere.
Okay.
Good night.
What's up, Dr. Ryan?
Dr. Hart, labor and delivery.
Hey, hey.
You paged?
What's this?
Red ink or blood?
Both.
They're closing us down.
What?
This is
the fifth audit.
Costs are out of control.
Patients can't afford it.
We can't, either.
Insurance companies
cap payments.
The state won't help us
to bridge the gap.
Morrissey,
we did everything they asked.
They can't do this.
They just did.
Three months --
that's all we've got.
We'll shut our E.R. Down
in a month
And begin layoffs
immediately.
You and the other surgeons will
gain O.R. Rights at James River.
We start transferring cases
over there
To help us empty out.
James River is a pit.
Right now it's the only hospital
in this area left standing.
State wants me over there.
Maybe we can avoid making
the same mistakes we made here.
I need you to go with me.
I need people I can trust.
Wait. We did
everything right here.
It's pointless.
If we went
belly-up this fast,
James River
won't last a year.
And if it goes under,
There won't be a hospital
in the area
That'll care for anyone
without a gold card.
Well, congratulations.
You are officially
our last patient.
You know, we usually
give our lucky finalist
A going-away present,
But, uh,
this is the best we could do.
Take care, little mama, okay?
All right.
Okay.
Ready to go.
Thank you for everything.
You're welcome.
Take care, all right?
That's good.
Thank you, everybody.
Melissa.
Oh.
Keep in touch, okay?
yes.
Well, that's our last chopper
out of Saigon.
You know, this could end up
being a good thing.
Aw, come on.
You've got your new cush gig.
Yeah, what, working at
a home healthcare service?
Please, ask me how long
before I die of boredom.
Well, James River is tough.
We could use the help.
They've got a staff.
Why put people out of work?
I was lucky to get my folks
down there.
What about you...
And Sloan-Kettering?
I haven't decided yet.
It's a good opportunity.
Yeah.
No more
administration bullshit.
That's for sure.
Full caseload.
All that blood and guts,
cool new toys.
I'm happy for you.
How do I get to the hospital?
The hospital's
closed, sir.
James River
is the closest one.
Where in the hell
is that?
Sir, you're bleeding.
I didn't hear nothing
about the hospital closing.
Well, it's been big news.
Do you live here?
Just down the block.
Oh!
Let's get him in the car.
How's he doing?
Radial pressure's thready.
Which way?!
Oh, there it is.
There it is, there it is.
Stay with me, Vernon.
All right.
How is he?
He's okay.
He's okay.
Right there.
Got it?
Got it. Got it.
Okay, here we go.
Vernon, stay with me.
Okay?
Come on, buddy.
I got you.
We're gonna move you out.
Yeah.
We'll need a gurney, Tom.
Sorry, I don't have one
on me, okay?
Here we go.
I got him. I got him.
You got him?
Yep.
Okay.
All right.
Come on, Vernon.
Listen to my voice.
Okay, Tom,
you gotta go over there.
Okay.
Okay.
Stay with me, Vernon.
Vernon.
Help me out.
Dr. Lane to O.R. 4
We've been
waiting here three hours.
I'm sorry, sir. We're going
as fast as we can, okay?
Uh, sir, excuse me!
You gotta wait until
the triage nurse sees --
We got a gsw!
You can't just
come back here.
It's okay.
I have O.R. Rights.
Sorry, excuse us.
Let's get him
on this gurney right here.
Come on.
Bobbie!
Thank God you're on today.
What are you
doing here?
Gunshot victim.
Where's your trauma Bay?
Right there.
All right. Go.
I'll get some units
of "o" neg.
Incoming!
Coming through.
Excuse us. Sorry.
Watch it.
Coming through.
Gunshot -- said he was
cleaning his gun.
ooh, nasty.
With that much bleeding,
I assume the bullet fragmented?
Uh, I can't tell yet.
Uh, do me a favor.
Put some pressure on this?
Yep.
Thanks.
I assume you work here?
yeah.
Steve Shaw.
Yeah. Tom Wakefield.
Nice to meet you.
All right, we need to get
this guy up to the O.R.
Yeah.
Okay.
Here we go.
Hang in there, Vernon.
Coming through!
Dr. Chang, your team is ready.
Chang!
I can't get any information.
Excuse me.
You are...
I'm Christina Hawthorne,
cno at Richmond trinity.
Well, thanks
for bringing in the gsw,
But I'm gonna need you
to wait outside.
Sure.
Uh, this man's dead.
Yes.
Well, how Long's
he been dead?
Since he died.
The morgue is full.
We're gonna move him down
in a little while.
Yeah, but he's dead.
I don't want you to alarm
the other patients.
I'll be back
with your meds!
Human resources,
please report...
All right.
Let's go!
Tom!
I heard
you were in here.
I didn't recognize you
without your chainsaw.
Paul.
I'm glad you're here.
I just ordered a sandwich
downstairs.
Will you pick it up
for me?
Yeah, I'll get
right on that.
Shooting victim?
Yeah, a fragment
nicked his carotid.
Had one of those last week.
Guy wasn't so lucky.
Well, I see
you've been practicing.
Well, not as much
as I'd like.
Being chief at trinity,
Most of the cutting I did
was red tape,
But I guess you know
all about that.
Being chief here
is not so bad.
Got my own parking spot.
Oh, I know.
I'm in it.
Not anymore.
I had it towed.
You bastard.
You just gonna stand there
and look pretty?
Come on, jump in.
Thought you'd never ask.
Good work, Tom.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
Could you move this back
just a little bit
To keep it clear?
Just one minute.
Double-stick tape --
Best tool
in the carpenter shop.
Okeydoke.
Genevieve Lara--
"larazzo." yeah.
Hi.
What seems to be
the problem?
You know, we've been here
nearly four hours.
She's in a lot of pain.
Abdominal?
Are you pregnant?
No.
Let's take
your temperature.
Change in financial news...
Pulse and temperature
are normal,
So let's go back
and take a look.
All right, come on, gen.
Here we go.
Excuse me, miss.
You know,
I'm just with someone --
Someone will be with you --
this is important.
Hey, hey, buddy.
Why don't you wait your turn?
Look.
Sir, is this your penis?
My dog told me
to cut it off.
What do you think
I should do?
I'd get a new dog.
Someone will be
right with you!
Oh, come on.
All right, baby.
Come on and sit down.
Hey, Dr. Shaw?
I could use a hand in here.
Of course.
Hello, sir.
What do we have?
Uh...See for yourself.
Oh.
Is it, um...
Is it yours?
It's lost a little color.
His dog told him
to do this.
Yes, always been
a cat fellow myself.
Okay.
Examine the wound,
See if reattachment
is even possible,
And I will call in
a psych consult?
Yeah. Please.
Poor guy.
Yeah.
Dr. Reese to I.C.U.
Dr. Reese to I.C.U.
Hey, Marcus?
Yeah.
Could you admit the patient
in number...
8?
...8.
And also, could you --
And call in
a psych consult.
I already did.
I got ice.
Ice?
8.
Thank you.
That's awesome.
That's remarkably efficient,
but I just have to ask --
Uh, how did you know?
Dog called it in.
Uh, Gail?
My man's
had a psychotic break.
Hallucinations,
Self-inflicted
genital amputation.
So my wait time
just got longer.
There's a woman
in the waiting room
Complaining
of abdominal pains.
I saw. Fever?
No.
Pulse?
62.
She's been waiting
for hours.
We'll get to her.
Can we at least
run a preg test?
Get her in line
for a ct scan?
At the very least,
get her some pain medication?
Folks here
like to lay it on thick
So they can cut
to the head of the line.
She's faking?
You'd be surprised at some
of the stuff I've seen.
Mrs. Carrollson?
How long
have you had that tumor?
About 19 years.
And why did you say
you never had it looked at?
It didn't hurt.
Another faker?
A warehouse fire
Near Detroit, Michigan,
this morning
Is still only 60% contained.
Local firefighters are...
Welcome aboard.
I didn't say anything.
Why else
would you be here?
All right,
what do you plan on doing
With your existing
director of nursing,
Who happens to be storing
corpses in your E.R.?
I'll deal with that.
You know,
I can't afford your old salary.
I'll deal with that.
Then what are you
standing around for?
Here's your office.
In here?
No. No. Here.
This is a waiting room.
Yeah.
Uh, it's the only space
we have available right now.
I can't displace
any of the James River staff.
This is a waiting room.
I'll make it work.
Look, uh, this hospital
is below the national average
On everything --
from heart-attack care
To giving out
the right antibiotics.
Across the board,
our quality of care sucks.
What about the joint commission
national performance summary?
58%.
John, we had
over 90% at Richmond trinity.
You mean to tell me
that this place
Is not providing
minimum quality of care?
The joint commission said
They'll inspect us
in six months.
If we don't get 75%,
they'll cut our funding.
I'm on it.
I'll...
I'm on it.
Thank you.
I'll get your furniture
from Richmond trinity.
It'll feel like home
in no time.
Dr. Hart to recovery.
Hey.
Someone left him behind.
Thanks, Kelly.
It hurts!
Please!
Please! Stop!
It hurts!
Hey.
You need any help?
I-I can't get a vein,
and I can't use the other arm.
Okay. Um,
why don't I get a hot pack
To bring out the veins,
and then I'll try?
I need to change
his dressing, too,
Before the O.R.
Oh, I can help
with that.
Knock yourself out.
Why don't you get
the hot pack and, uh...
I'm outta here.
I hate her.
Oh, she's doing
her best.
I was new once.
All right,
let me see that arm.
What happened?
Burnt.
How?
I was cooking
for my sisters
And spilled a pot of water
for the noodles on it.
Mm.
So, tell me
about your sisters.
They're all right.
Just all right?
Yeah.
Hey.
What?
That kid
was just scared.
Thanks.
Yeah, some kids
just have crappy veins.
It takes time.
I mean,
you should have seen me
When I first started.
I've been here two years.
Yes, we're gonna
X-ray first.
The surgeons
will do what they can.
Good luck.
What are you guys
doing here?
Responding
to a 911 call.
Get me a doctor!
Sir, you can't call 911
If you're already
in the hospital.
Well, take us
somewhere else, then.
I can't do that.
She's in pain.
They won't see her.
She's been triaged.
We've had higher-priority cases
come through.
I understand
how frustrating this is.
I can take her.
See?
There you go.
Sorry about this,
fellas.
Excuse me.
We have a toddler
that ingested cleaning fluid.
She's having retractions.
Isn't there anyone else?
No.
Well, I think
this woman has --
I didn't ask you
what you thought.
I know you were
r.N. Charge nurse at trinity,
But let me explain
how this works here.
A doctor or senior nurse
gives an order.
You follow it.
Take care
of the toddler first.
Yes.
Can someone tell me
why Mr. Greener
Is still snuggled
in bed?
I ordered an X-ray
hours ago.
Mr. Greener?
Yeah.
Dr. Marshall!
Greener is scheduler for an echo
later this afternoon,
And he hasn't
really been sleeping,
So, you know, I thought
I'd just let him rest.
He can get the X-ray
on his way back from echo.
How considerate of you...
Nurse Stein.
I'm all about
patient comfort,
But I'm also
about patient care,
And I would love that X-ray
as soon as possible.
That's not too inconvenient
for you, is it?
Is it?
No.
I wouldn't want to ruin
your tea party.
no, sir.
Uh, ma'am.
Excuse me.
Doctor!
Doctor, one more thing.
You look so hot today.
Watch it, Stein.
Mm-hmm.
Hey, Marcus?
Yeah.
These are for Tiber.
The abdominal just got sick
all over the waiting room.
No one's seen her yet?
No.
This place is insane.
You're still here?
Yeah.
I just signed on
as director of nursing.
Oh, thank God!
Now, listen.
First things first.
How long has that abdominal
been in there?
She's been waiting
for over five hours.
What?
Mm-hmm.
What is wrong with you people?
Is she a hostage?
I'm so sorry.
"sorry"? I want to see
the President of the hospital.
Whoever's in charge.
I'll freakin' Sue this place!
This is the boyfriend
of our abdominal patient.
Oh. You know what?
We're gonna see her right now.
It's about time.
Wait, wait, wait.
What -- what's going on here?
This man's girlfriend
has been waiting forever.
She needs to be seen.
And she will be.
Now.
Excuse me?
Listen, obviously
morrissey hasn't talked to you,
And this is
not really my place,
But I just signed on
as director of nursing.
He can't do that.
I'm director.
See, these two, they
don't even know who works
here. Get me a doctor.
Look, sir, I told you --
I'm done with you.
Okay,
let's just evaluate --
no.
Get me a doctor!
You have to calm down!
Don't tell me to calm down,
or I'll knock the crap --
Whoa, hey!
Call security!
Hey, hey, relax!
Just get off of me!
All right?!
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Somebody call the police!
All right.
Look, I'm fine.
I'm gonna
get security.
My girlfriend, please.
Okay.
I have to help
this patient.
This is still my E.R.
Not anymore.
Bobbie, please? Sir?
You are crazy.
Why wouldn't you jump
at Sloan-Kettering?
Why do most guys
do anything?
a girl.
Yep.
She's here in Richmond.
How long you been
going together?
Well, we're --
we're not technically,
You know [sighs]
Her husband died.
He was my patient.
It's complicated.
Uh-huh.
When did he die?
A year and a half.
Kids?
Yeah. One.
She's...She's awesome.
She's great.
Well, is your girl
ready to move on?
She's ready-ish.
I'm getting a lot
of mixed signals.
Is this like Rachel
in med school?
God, no.
No, this is, uh...
Complicated?
Yeah.
The O.R. Is ready for you.
How long will this take?
Another graft?
Maybe an hour.
No. I mean,
when can I go home?
Well, it depends
how the graft takes,
But at least
a few more days.
Don't worry.
You are gonna be back at home
in no time,
Playing with your sisters,
seeing your mom.
She works all the time.
What do you do for fun?
You play sports?
Not anymore.
I'm a lefty.
Oh, well,
I have seen a lot of patients
Learn how to use their right,
so they're almost ambidextrous.
I can't even eat without
spilling my food everywhere.
William,
you're gonna be fine, okay?
I promise.
Let's get this over with.
I need a terminal.
Well, let me try that again.
I need a terminal.
Oh, I'm sure
your word find can wait, huh?
Yeah.
I don't care if her patient
is turning purple.
I'm not lifting a damn finger
to help him.
Yeah, I don't think that
would really solve anything.
I mean, come on,
aren't all doctors rude?
Rude, my ass.
That woman
is a stone-cold bitch!
Can't wait to get rid
of her.
Kelly.
Oh, thank you.
Mm-hmm.
Is that, uh,
William's oxacillin?
No, it's for the boy
in 724.
Why, did you
give him oxacillin?
is there a problem?
You have to call the O.R.
Right away!
He's allergic
to penicillin!
Well, they may have
already started.
Well, then, run.
I'll call.
They have to know
that there's been an error.
Which floor?
First! [ sighs ]
forget it.
Here. I'll go.
Pressure's still
120 over 80.
It hurts?
Yes. [ moans ]
Peritonitis.
Acute pain.
Let's order
an abdominal series.
Bobbie, tell them to get it
down here super stat,
Or I'm gonna
drag it here myself.
Thank you.
What is it?
Well, the...
The bag around your intestine
is inflamed.
Can I have something
for the pain?
I'm sorry. Not until
we know what's causing it.
How about if I get
your boyfriend back here?
Okay.
Bobbie?
Can you do me a favor
And get her boyfriend?
I'm gonna go find
morrissey.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Need carpenter?
Yes! Yeah.
I could use some shelves
on this wall.
One or two
for some books of mine...
And stuff.
Length of the wall.
Brought you something.
got it. Thanks.
I would have
never found it.
It's all good.
See you around.
Yeah.
Where are we?
My new office.
Are you serious?
Well...What about
the other job?
You said it was good --
more money, less hours,
No more banging your head
against the wall?
Well, even you said
it probably wouldn't last.
I mean,
look at this place, Camille.
What could I do?
You know, you could scan all
this stuff onto like two DVDs?
You know what?
That is a great idea.
Why don't you intern
for me...
And do it?
It would look great
for college.
I need the car.
Do not try to change
the subject.
Did you do
your list of colleges
And download
your applications?
oh, we have time.
No, we don't.
You can't blow this off,
Camille.
Can I have the keys?
Here.
Sorry.
That's cool.
Where is it?
It's at trinity.
Long story.
Here, just take some money.
Take a cab.
I left it in my spot.
And -- hey.
No Arizona state
and no Miami.
U. Penn is a party school.
Love you.
Camille?
Not too late, okay?
Oh, no, I'm staying
at, uh, Suzanne's tonight.
No.
Camille!
See that?
Npo. Do you know
what that means?
It's Latin --
for "nil per Os" --
"nothing by mouth."
It could also
stand for "non per Os,"
But it means
the same thing --
"nothing by mouth."
That means Mr. Hanson
should not be eating a BLT,
Which stands for
"bacon, lettuce, tomato."
Pull your act together.
Doctor.
How did I ever
let you convince me
That this
would be a good move?
You're very suggestible
post-coital.
I really think you should try
to lighten up on them, okay?
They're idiots.
Are you fraternizing
with the enemy?
Trust me.
It will do you a lot of good.
Trust me.
I don't know
how to be nice.
You're nice to me.
Sorta.
That's 'cause I like you,
steinie.
Sorta.
I'll try. Eh.
Hey, mark.
What happened
with patient Harris?
I'm sorry?
You are?
I got a call
about a peds nurse
Screwing up
the O.R. Schedule.
That's who I am.
He, um, was given oxacillin,
and he's allergic.
How did you miss that?
He's not my patient.
Let me see the chart.
Malia!
Coming.
Good thing
we caught it on time.
good thing.
Malia...
Did you write this up?
Not yet.
I want it
in 15 minutes.
And, you,
uh, nurse...
Kelly.
Epson.
Nurse epson,
This isn't
Richmond trinity.
Here we follow protocols.
We don't just run into the O.R.
And stop a surgery.
I'm writing you both up.
Yes, ma'am.
Way to get my back.
Excuse me?
Well...
You really threw me
under the bus.
It was your error.
Don't play that "sweet, innocent
baby girl" thing with me.
You could have covered
for me.
I helped your patient.
And if that pisses off
the higher-ups or you,
Whatever.
And, Malia?
I do have your back.
So if you need help,
just ask me.
Gustavo?
We're gonna need you
to step out for a bit
While we take
some x-rays.
Oh. Uh, gladly.
It's the abdominal,
right?
Yeah.
Okay, let's go, then.
All right.
That's the position.
This man.
Sir, we need you
to step outside with us.
For what?
Attacking and threatening
hospital personnel.
I-I didn't attack any--
You threw one of my clerks
up against the wall,
And you threatened me
with physical violence.
He was agitated.
My girlfriend --
she'd been waiting for hours.
Come with us, sir.
This is crap.
Put your hands
behind your back.
sorry, gen.
This is not gonna fly.
This is still my E.R.
I don't care
what anybody says.
This is your office?
Yeah.
tell me it's true.
Are you here?
You didn't think I would leave
you here by yourself, did you?
Okay, good. Then you can save us
from the nine circles of hell.
These folks
certainly are lost souls.
Well, can you blame 'em?
I mean,
I can't help but think
That they closed
the wrong hospital down.
Christina!
Oh, I'm so happy!
How --
how do I get in there?
How crazy is your floor?
Oh, the patients
are great.
I love it here!
So, Gail's on the warpath.
Mm-hmm?
She just had Genevieve's
boyfriend arrested for assault.
She can't do that.
Gail?
The mean one?
Yeah.
Are you her boss?
Yes, I'm supposed to be,
But obviously,
she's not getting that.
Yeah, she came to ped's
really upset with me
For finding a medication error
and pushing an O.R. Call,
And...
She's writing me up.
She's what?
This is crazy.
What about you?
Any run-ins?
No, I got my hands full
with Marshall.
I bet.
What, you just waltz in here
and take over?
Am I fired?
Listen, morrissey
is gonna talk to you, okay?
All I know is that you
getting that guy arrested
Didn't help anything.
He threatened me.
Now, come on.
I know
you could handle him.
Is this a joke?
No. It's not.
And he actually has a point.
Five hours?
You see
how backlogged we are.
Try "backwater."
This place
doesn't have any systems.
It's like being
out of 1972.
I don't have to listen
to you!
I've been working here
for 17 years.
Doc, pressure's
dropped to 89 over 50.
Genevieve?
Genevieve,
can you hear me?
She's unresponsive.
Page respiratory.
Marcus?
Yeah.
Respiratory.
You got it.
Draw a gas?
Respiratory to E.R.
She's not oxygenating.
Get me 20 of etomidate
and 120 of succinycholine.
She must have
a perforated bowel.
The X-ray came out clear.
Well, it must have
just burst.
Y-you need
the combination.
Why is the cart locked?!
Just stay out of this.
Who locks a crash cart?!
We've had one taken.
Get the other cart!
Quick as you can.
Come on, come on, come on.
Pressure's dropped,
70 over 40.
I'm gonna intubate.
Give me a 7 1/2 e.T. Tube.
She's desaturating.
She needs more fluids.
Prime the rapid infuser.
This was taken
by the boyfriend's cellphone.
It's all over the Internet.
It'll be on the news
by tomorrow morning.
I need full reports
right away.
We need to be able to explain
how this could happen.
It was a systemic
breakdown.
Yes, the whole hospital
is broken.
That's why we're here.
I know,
but it's gonna take a while
To get this E.R.
Up to the 21st century.
I don't even know
where to begin.
That's not your problem.
Yes, it is.
What is this?
I'm splitting
the nursing department.
Gail will handle critical care,
E.R., and I.C.U.S.
You'll take everything else.
That is not
what we agreed to!
Joint commission is pulling up
their inspection date
To three months from now.
You two need
to work this out,
Or we will lose
our funding.
Look what happened today.
What's next?
So you mean to tell me
you can kill somebody else
And end up
on the Board of Directors?
I'm the fall guy?
Yes.
My nurses --
your nurses.
Your hospital closed.
My nurses were right.
You're more concerned
about not being shown up
Than these patients.
That woman died today
unnecessarily.
You know how many of
you folks I've seen
parade through here?
Dozens.
You come in with big plans,
big goals,
But no idea
how this hospital really works,
No idea what we deal with.
And then you know
what always happens?
You move on --
to bigger outfits,
Following doctors
to better jobs,
While me and my people are left
behind doing the best we can!
That's why
things don't change!
That's why I wouldn't
do one thing differently!
You know what?
Before you go on telling me
how I can't handle the truth,
Let's get
one thing straight.
I don't care
what backroom deal you made!
What happened in that E.R. Today
will never happen again!
And you set me up!
I'm in
an impossible situation.
Oh, really, morrissey?
Did she threaten you
with a lawsuit?
She's been here
almost 20 years.
She knows where the bodies
are buried!
That's because
she buried them!
You know what?
This woman must have a sex tape
of morrissey or something.
No, I'm serious.
Because she's not
going anywhere.
How are we gonna work
with her?
No, I think
the question is,
How are we gonna work
around her?
Good luck.
Wait a minute.
Bobbie, you're gonna be
my eyes and ears.
No way.
She'll make my life
a living hell.
Bobbie, that woman died.
Don't put me
in that position.
You tell me
what choice I have.
Candy.
Can you hear me?
Ray!
It's good to see you.
How's the new hospital?
Oh, it's weird.
It's so weird.
It's...
It's different.
You know?
How, uh...
Where are you now?
Um...All I can say is
it's a f.O.B.
"forward operating base."
That sounds dangerous.
Yeah,
we've seen some action.
You know, this is really
where I should be.
Good for you.
Yeah.
You're...Being careful,
huh?
Yeah.
I'm not the one
you should be worried about.
What these people
go through is amazing.
Have you given any thought
to, uh, what you're gonna do
When your six months
are up?
You know, there's been
so much going on here,
I just really
haven't decided yet.
Really?
Well, I'm sure
they really need you, huh?
Yeah.
I'm just glad
to be a part of it.
It's a real honor.
I miss you.
I m--
Mm. How nice,
waiting for me in my office.
Made us a reservation --
At the hard Shell.
Oh. You're so sweet.
Mm-hmm.
Mmm.
You know what?
I was thinking...
About your advice.
Mm-hmm.
You know,
to not be the dragon lady?
You're good for me,
steinie.
Yes, I am.
Vamos.
See you tomorrow.
William?
Are you okay?
I want this over with.
Hey.
Get up.
Come on.
Get out of bed.
You're coming with me.
Watch out.
What are we doing here?
You want to work
on your right arm, don't you?
Grab a paddle.
You ready?
You ain't playin'.
I ain't playin'.
Okay, then.
Let's see what you got.
All right.
One love.
There you go.
Dr. Ginetti, 6211.
Dr. Ginetti, dial 6211.
Psst.
How's our shooting victim?
He's stable.
Did you wait this whole time
just for me?
you wish.
I work here.
Well,
what about your new job?
They'll get over it.
So we're staying?
"we"?
What about
Sloan-Kettering?
I passed.
I couldn't leave Richmond.
Besides, if you're
gonna go up the River,
You're gonna need
some help.
Oh, is that a fact?
Mm-hmm.
You know, actually, I, uh,
I had a pretty good day today.
I, uh, I assisted
on reattaching a penis.
Hmm.
I'm surprised this place
didn't lose it.
Yeah.
I'm surprised you
didn't run for the hills
the minute we got here.
Couldn't.
Although morrissey's
up to his old tricks.
So I guess we were both
dealing with dicks today.
So, straighten it out.
Uh, the place, I mean,
not the, you know.
Come on,
it couldn't have been that bad.
Nah. It was.
Oh, so tell me about it
over dinner.
Good.
I need a ride home.
Good.
You did
get the car cleaned.
Uh, was I supposed to?
The guy was bleeding
all over the place.
In the backseat!
of course I got the car cleaned.
Good. So,
what did the car wash say...
...When they saw
all that stuff?
They must have thought
you were an ax murderer.
Well, I couldn't let
some poor Joe clean up
that whole mess.
Oh, so you did it?
Yeah.
Of course I did it.
Although, you know,
technically, that's a nurse's --
Don't you dare.
that's funny. Yeah.
Wow.
What do you think?
Place looks great.
You like?
Yes.
It's way different, huh?
Very nice.
Very nice.
Want me to hang this up?
You know what?
That'd be nice.
As long
as it's above 4 feet.
Forget it.
Where's Camille tonight?
She's actually
at her girlfriend's house.
She's gonna stay
the night there.
It's just us?
Yeah.
I'm sorry.
I feel so stupid.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
No, I...
No, Christina,
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have...
Tom, it's not you.
I just...
That's -- that's okay.
I...
Listen.
So stupid.
You know what?
I really want you
to stay.
I just...
It's okay.
It's okay.
When you're ready.
When you're ready.
I'm not going anywhere.
Okay.
Good night.