St. Elsewhere (1982–1988): Season 3, Episode 17 - Give the Boy a Hand - full transcript
Dr. Woodley treats a 14-year old pregnant girl whose boyfriend is a drug dealer. Ehrlich decides to make changes to his televised health segments. Westphall's daughter returns from college homesick.
We should try a colonoscopy
on Mr Almarin.
The study's negative I'll have
to do an exploratory laparotomy.
Agreed.
Oh, for crying out loud!
Must be from those
gurnies pushing through.
I'll have Morland take care of it.
I tell you, Donald, this building
is going to hell in a hand basket.
Yesterday it was the plumbing in five
west men's room. Next time
I go in there I'll wear my clam
diggers! What about this elevator?
They're working on it.
That's what you said about
the new communications system.
The phones are still snafu-ed.
Why the Governor forced Marbel
to divest, I'll never know.
In the interest of fair trade.
Who are you, John Kenneth Galbraith?
Put down your Forbes Magazine
and install some phones that work.
Congratulate me, Maddy.
I finally found my way to work
without exiting off the wrong ramp.
Guess now I officially
live in Boston.
Town's not all that
hard to figure out.
You can say that, you're a native.
I'm not.
Is this some way
of figuring out where I'm from?
I'm not pulling a con!
I really want what's best for you.
So you think that's
me going back to my family?
105, you've gained three pounds.
I know, all on my hips.
You're still underweight
and it's only three pounds!
Anyway, Dean it is not
going to be too thrilled.
(TANNOY) 'Nurse Wendy Clifford to
maternity.'
Do your folks know you're pregnant?
My folks don't even know I'm alive.
It's hard enough having a baby,
you need the love and
support of your family.
If good old dad and sweet old mom
were to give me that, don't you
think I would have stayed at home?
How long has it been since you left?
Year.
Talk about getting lost!
I didn't know this city and I
wondered to Roxbury, right?!
And a couple of these
scumballers come after me -
and then Dean
showed up out of nowhere.
Like an angel.
Stopped them cold.
Know what I mean?
So you decided to keep him?
Yeah.
Well, you're a brave girl, Maddy.
Braver than me, shouldering
this much responsibility at 14.
I'd be worried about keeping
the baby fed, warm, in diapers...
Dean will take care of us. Yes.
Well, just remember that
there are other options.
You know, like giving
your baby up for adoption.
No, she's Dean's and mine!
What we might not be able
to give her in fancy clothes,
we'll give her in love.
I want this kid, Dr Woodley.
More than I can tell you in words.
I'm Marie Camden from state social
services. Are you Madeleine...?
You're not gonna take my kid,
you're not sending me home.
A report came to us from
your ER concerning Madeleine.
She's a pregnant minor
with a history of drug use.
Unless she has a legal
guardian, she's in state care.
I spoke with Maddy's
parents this morning.
Are they in Boston?
They're on their way.
Well, let me know when
they arrive, Dr Woodley.
I'll want to speak with them.
Don't expect me to say thanks.
This portrait was not my idea.
Painting this wasn't my idea.
I should be looking after patients.
I could be doing a fresco in
Ottawa for the Prime Minister's wife!
Turn your head!
Which way?
It doesn't matter, just
move it around!
Mr Glory...
You spoiled the mood!
I don't care much for the mood!
You and I have been here two hours
and have done nothing but complain.
Now, this portrait
was a commissioned
by the Saint Eligius board.
So, let's make
the best of it, shall we?
Fine!
Fine.
Lower your chin.
Slightly.
Tell me, how was it you came
to be selected by the board?
Legacy, I guess. My dad painted the
portrait of Father McCabe
that hangs in the chapel.
Father McCabe was a fine man.
He founded this hospital.
Yes, in 1934.
Joseph was larger than life,
a humanitarian, a scholar.
Loved ribble limericks. And could
drink you under the table.
Dad was amazed by the way Father
McCabe could pose stock-still.
Came as quite a shock when Dad
discovered Father McCabe was dead.
Faded away with a smile on his face.
Why don't you try smiling?
Ah! >
Ah, you butcher!
I'm gonna kill you!
Go ahead, crack off a shot!
If you could hit the broadside of
a barn you'd stand a good
chance of plugging this fool!
Nobody's gonna shoot anyone. Frank,
put the gun away.
This butcher tried to kill me!
Would you please let up just
for a minute so I can hear what Dr
Axelrod is trying to say?
He looked cyanotic.
I went to take a blood gas.
I hit his radio,
he started to... He went crazy!
Who went crazy?!
Let me explain something to you.
When you take a blood gas you
have to puncture the artery.
The blood is under a lot of
pressure and sometimes it spurts.
Are you having trouble breathing?
Not as much as him!
He has asthma.
Couldn't keep the peace for
five minutes.
Did you get your blood gas?
Hey, let me see something. Look,
the bleeding's stopped.
Get your gas, order 0.3 cc's
of epi sub q and monitor him.
So glad I transferred
down here from the ward.
Next show at midnight,
Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Wright
and Charles Flescher.
I hope you all enjoyed yourselves.
At least you look like
a professional.
You can dress me up, Dr Woodley.
Wayne!
Get your gas in gear, Elliott.
Let go.
That's his heart?
I'm hearing his heart? >
Yeah, her heart.
It's gonna be a girl.
Shh. It's pounding fast.
Like ducking down an alley
after rolling some junkies.
Hey! You know, having
a baby's really gonna hurt.
They got stuff for pain. You just
make sure they give it to you.
Anyway, I'm 14.
Trish says having a baby
young's gonna hurt more.
Trish is a queen!
She don't know nothing.
What are you afraid for?
After I'm out of here I'm not going
to be able to hustle right away.
How are we gonna make some money?
What did I say?
I told you.
I'm gonna take care of you.
I've got something
going with Tony Glow.
It's gonna be a new start.
Maybe now we can make
it down to Florida.
Better not let the nurse
catch you up.
Yeah, right.
Hi, I'm Dr Cavanero.
How are you feeling?
I want out! A week's longest I've
been in one place since I was 12.
You need to get your rest.
Dr Woodley asked me to look
over some of your tests.
Tell us what's happening.
The baby seems fine. Maybe a little
small but nothing to worry about.
What? Woodley told Maddy to stay
here, saying it would be better.
Now you're telling
me there'll be problems?
Who knows what's going on here?
Everything'll be all right.
I heard that kid's heart,
I know he's doing good!
You just take care of him and Maddy!
If you can't do
that...you just do it.
Dean, Dean! Don't scare him off.
Dean's all I got.
DOORBELL RINGS
OK, OK, I'm coming!
Ah!
DOORBELL RINGS
All right!
OK, OK, OK!
Hi, Dad!
What are you doing here?
Thanks, it's great to be home!
I'm sorry, sweetheart!
It's just that you surprised me.
You didn't call. Welcome home.
It's cold out here.
Isn't it? Come on.
Sorry I had to wake you.
I forgot my keys at school.
No, no, no! You didn't.
Still having trouble sleeping?
With the two of you gone
it's too quiet around here.
You mean you miss us!
Yeah, a lot.
I tell you, I needed a break
from dorm life.
Frisbee playing and co-ed bathrooms
gets to you after a while.
Co-ed bathrooms?
Oh, fantastic!
Cheesecake from Rowinski's.
How did you get here?
Oh, well, I caught a bus to
New Haven, rode the train to Boston,
took the T to Lincoln and
called a cab to bring me here.
Sweetheart, we put a man on the
moon with less trouble than that.
You came home
for a reason. What is it?
Dad, I feel lousy about our last two
visits. We've done nothing but fight.
I want to make amends,
spend time with you and Tommy.
We can pick him up tomorrow
from the family care home.
Truce?
OK.
Great to have you home.
CAR HORN BLARES
Oh, Dad, can you pay for the cab?
Mm-hm.
The systolic clicks, as they call it,
will help you identify
any leaky heart valves.
I see you bought
yourself a new mitrovalveletron.
The hospital buys my surgical
instruments for me.
One of the awards for years of
dedicated service. Suction.
I'd be happy with a parking space!
You don't even own a car.
2-0 braided dacron with colour-coded
sutures.
I guess you won't
need your old mitrovalveletron.
Forget it, Ehrlich. That
was my first surgical instrument.
Given to me by Dr David Demideon,
head of surgery,
when I was a resident. His way of
passing on the flame to me.
You're the last person I'd consider.
Wanna know why?
No.
I finally saw one of those insipid
segments they let you do on the news.
Cross clamp the aorta.
You're an embarrassment to
the medical profession.
It's my hope these health spots will
stir the public's consciousness.
Oh, my Aunt Sadie!
I know you, Ehrlich.
You're in it for a buck and a broad.
Satinsky clamp.
If you were interested in making
an impression, you'd
do hard-hitting medical issues.
Not that addle-brained
slobber that I saw last night.
I mean, you're not worthy of
inheriting my mitrovalveletron.
Well, I'm sorry that you
feel that way.
I don't suppose you
take 50 bucks for it?
Come in.
Kilo, alfa, six, zulu, golf, zulu.
Mrs Hufnagel. Hello.
Good, you're an orderly, huh? Would
you mind adjusting this antenna?
I can't seem to pick up my
compadre in Puerto Rico.
I'm not an orderly.
You're too proud to
help an old lady who's bedridden?
I've been assigned to your case.
I'm Dr Chandler.
You're my new doctor?
Yes, ma'am.
Cheque, please!
Mrs Hufnagel,
you've got acute colo-cystitis.
You need surgery to
remove your gall bladder.
Well, first get me another doctor.
You mind telling me why?
You're coloured.
Look, you're probably a nice fella
and you're a real snazzy dresser,
except for those shoes
and maybe the sandals.
I've heard a lot about you. No-one
mentioned that you were a bigot.
No, no, no. You don't get it.
Where did you go to school?
Yale.
Yikes!
You really had a sea cruise.
What does that mean?
Affirmative action. Look,
medical schools have to meet a quota,
so they take in a few tokens, slide
them on through, no questions asked.
I graduated premed, summa cum laude,
with a distinction in biochemistry.
My grade point average was 3.9.
At Yale I was in the upper 2%
of my class and a member of
the medical honour society.
Go tell it on the mountain.
Now, look, I want a new doctor.
Hmm.
Touchy.
I don't like it, Dean. I just
don't like it when you deal it!
Tony says we could make four,
five Gs, for setting this act up!
There are too many hotheads
that wouldn't think
twice about cutting you up!
Not going to happen.
Stay out of this.
Look, it's an easy connection.
Rich kid from Newton.
I met him at a rehab programme.
This one shot
and I'm out of it for good!
Five grand will get you to Florida.
What did you tell him for?
I just want to help you.
Tony! You are just nothing but
a liar.
Shut up, Maddy!
Look, you're acting stupid!
What is wrong with you?
We got a chance here.
I don't need your OK.
I don't know why I'm wasting my time.
I'll be out in the hall.
Don't do this to me, Maddy.
After I have the baby,
will you keep dealing?
Don't put the pressure on. I don't
like it when you tell me what to do.
I'll figure it out!
But just let me give us a head start.
What if something happens to you?
I've got a baby to think of,
I can't take care of it myself.
You promised,
said you'd take care...
What's wrong? What is it?
I don't know. Maybe...
You OK?
It's the baby kicking,
that's what it is. Feel!
Is that it?
Yeah.
Wow.
Hey, Dean...
Hey, Tony. The baby, it's kicking.
Yeah, nice. Look...
we got a lot to do.
Are you in or are you out?
I'll wait.
I'll see you tonight.
Tony. >
Nothing better happen to him.
You seen Boomer lately?
On top of everything else,
he's going through classes
with Myra White.
Should be any day for her now.
Elliott, is your head getting
too fat to hold?
Very funny. I had a brush
with death yesterday in ER.
A very little brush.
Help me now, Wayne. Craig says
I need to address
real hard-hitting issues
on my Health Spot.
Excuse me, guys.
I'm in a bind, Mrs Hufnagel...
ALL: No, never.
She's in for a cholecystectomy,
but needs another doctor.
Never!
Look, all you have to do
is post-op follow-up.
Never!
I knew I could count on my friends.
Navy was a good look for you,
Elliott.
I'm glad everybody's getting
such pleasure out of my pain(!)
I'm gonna go someplace else.
Why don't you watch
where you're going?!
Let me pick that up, doc.
I can do it a lot safer
with old Floyd here.
I need to talk to you.
Victor, wait. He's cleaning up
after Elliot.
Don't you think that's enough?
Hi, I'm Dr Victor Ehrlich.
I'd like to talk to you about
the problems you've experienced
as a handicapped person.
It's disabled, not handicapped.
Of course!
Why do you want to talk?
Oh, my show, Health Spot. W-I-N.
Perhaps you've seen it?
I don't watch TV, I don't own one.
An enlightened man.
Can you tell me what it's like
to be disabled?
You got a couple of weeks?
Come over here.
I just yelled
at a guy who's crippled.
Disabled!
I'm doomed.
Tommy, don't hit!
Dad!
Hey!
Hi, sport! >
I missed you!
I picked Tommy up
early from the group home.
I wish you would have asked me.
What's the big deal?
It's his first visit since he
went to live with the Boardmans.
I explained I was back from school
and we'd be together now.
OK. Let's not argue.
How about having
some lunch downstairs?
Well, the Westphalls!
Dr Craig!
How you doing, kids?
Congratulations on your 30th
wedding anniversary.
Thanks, Elizabeth. It's a while
since I've seen you all together.
Mark, I had the best sleep knowing
these two would be home today.
That's wonderful.
Lunch! Hungry.
OK!
Say hello to Mrs Craig.
I will. Oh, Donald, the phones?
Have you looked
into this boondoggle?
I haven't had a chance, Mark.
I'll get to it after lunch, huh?
Wha...
OK, let's get started.
DRILLING
I want to talk about anterior
infarction,
leading to a complete
AV heart block.
The case was presented last week!
Hey!
Hey!
Oh, I'm sorry. We're scheduled
to put a phone in here.
Just leave the tin cans
and string and get out!
Listen, where's your friend?
He'll be here.
SIREN BLARES
Back at the rehab house where we met,
you ever think we'd be making a deal?
It isn't exactly in the best
spirit of fellowship.
You Dean's friend?
You got the money?
Yep.
Hey, what the hell's that?!
Relax, Smedridge.
Tuna fish.
Chunk white. Don't make me ask
you again, friend. The money.
Oh.
Jimmy!
He cracked out.
He's still breathing!
What are you doing, man?
I'm cashing in.
Jimmy, come on.
Tony, we gotta do something.
Tony, we gotta do something!
Come on, Jimmy, wake up.
Oh, God.
Hey, Bill.
Hey.
Vic, tonight's copy's different
from your usual stuff.
Are you sure about this?
Absolutely.
All right. I'm trusting you on this.
I won't let you down.
Good. Nice to know that I have
a news team of thinking individuals.
Susan, you're looking great.
Oh, Bill, could I do an
editorial in response...
Yeah, later.
Take the blouse down a button.
Tonight's Health Spot
with Dr Victor Ehrlich
addresses problems of the disabled,
something about which we should
all be more aware. Dr Ehrlich.
Thank you, Susan.
There are over 30 million
handicapped and disabled people
in America.
We see them all the time
but pretend not to.
We turn away saying,
"thank God it's not me".
We're guilty of placing barriers
that make it hard for these people
to lead normal, productive lives.
Some of these barriers
are physical obstructions
that keep those in wheelchairs from
libraries or public transport.
Other obstructions are psychological
and prevent many
from getting jobs or promotions
and we certainly aren't helping
matters any by parking here.
It's a crime.
You know, it reminds me of a story.
Guy walks into hospital
to have his leg amputated.
Doctor takes off the wrong leg!
Guy freaks out, Dr takes off the
right leg, guy sues for malpractice.
Judge throws the case out of court
saying the guy doesn't
have a leg to stand on!
'Dr Marie Wondale to 491...'
We got a cocaine OD over here!
Pupils are dilated,
pulse is barely palpable.
BP was 90 over 60 but falling fast.
Get him on an EKG.
How long has he been out?
At least 20 minutes.
Anonymous phone call.
Start an IVD, five and one half
normal saline.
He's in respiratory arrest.
An Ambu bag, stat, Helen.
OK, he's in reticular tachycardia.
Helen?
Give him IV, bolus lidocaine,
75 milligrams.
Start a drip infusion,
two milligrams per minute.
Defibrillator set 200 watt seconds.
OK...
Clear.
Again, 300 watt seconds.
Ready.
OK, Clear!
I'm gonna start CPR.
It's been too long since
the place smelled this good.
Dinner's all ready.
Mm, roast beef, mashed potatoes,
peas, hot biscuits.
How much trouble you in?
None! Start eating.
Now, Lizzie, let him do that
for himself.
He needs to be self-sufficient.
He's learning that
at the Boardmans'.
Here, small bites.
DOORBELL RINGS
I'll get it.
I want milk.
Here you go.
Rick?
Lizzie, if you don't want us to
see each other, then just say so,
but don't flip out
and take off like this.
Maybe I should take Tommy
in the other room.
No, Dad, it's OK.
Finish your dinner.
Rick, you want to join us?
No!
Yes, thank you. It's good
to see you, Dr Westphall.
Thank you.
Made it up here in
three and a half hours.
Driving Steve Lamp's TR6.
No heat, no radio, no top.
I'm cold, hungry, not to mention
sick of the same Duran Duran song
that's been going through my head
since West Hartford.
Hi.
Why did you even bother coming here?
I was worried about you.
You knew I was OK.
You called and said
you weren't coming back.
That doesn't sound like OK. >
Look, just go.
This is my house and I don't
want you here. Just get out, OK?
Come on, Tony.
Would you tell me what's going on?
It's obvious why she's here,
Dr Westphall. She's safe.
She knows you're
gonna take care of her.
Rick, you shouldn't drive back
this late.
Why don't you go
get a hotel room, huh? On me.
No, I've got a sociology
exam in the morning.
The drive back will give me
time to think up some answers.
Thanks for dinner.
One and two and three
and four and five...
Defibrillator is set
for 300 watt seconds. >
Wayne? We're too late. He's gone.
Wayne?
I hate it when a kid dies.
I hate it!
I'll notify next of kin, you get the
rest of the information, Elliott.
Mrs Hufnagel, I was unable
to find you another doctor.
What's the matter?
Too chicken to take me on?
Bunch of Rhode Island Reds.
You've gone through a lot
of doctors already.
In the last few months you've
been admitted over six times.
Well, at least I've never
gone under the knife before.
Look, Mrs Hufnagel,
this is a routine operation.
Dr Bolain is one of
our best surgeons.
There's nothing to be scared of.
I'm not scared!
Of course not.
No, we're hearty stock.
Came over on the Queeb.
The Queeb?
Yeah, we pulled into Plymouth Rock
right after the Mayflower.
But nobody ever talks about it.
See you in the morning.
What are you rushing off for?
Sit down, take a load off.
I'll order up something
for us to drink.
Say, tell me, Pearly,
you ever play hoop at Yale?
No.
Come on, you've got great legs.
You must have been a point guard.
Ah! Wait, wait, wait! I need food!
I know it's insane trying to get
into this place, but I'm starved,
can't I just grab a salad?
Oh, thanks!
You guys are the best.
Great uniforms, too.
Oh...
Oh, no.
Talk about slim pickings.
Excuse me, could I just
grab a little something?
Dave! Old buddy!
You see the Health Spot?
Yeah. And I made the mistake of
telling a lot of my friends to watch.
What, you didn't like it?
The segment was disgusting
and degrading.
You tried to make your point
by telling some tasteless joke
You're right, the joke was vulgar.
No, it was worse than vulgar.
Yeah, it was old.
What do I got to do to
make you understand?
Read the menu board.
What, down there?
You can't without these.
You're disabled just like me
but people don't see it that way.
I'm an ordinary guy without a hand.
I can't clap, I can't rub
both my eyes in the morning,
but I manage because I have to.
I laugh, I cry, I can be a nice guy.
And I can be a jerk, just like you.
And most disabled people
aren't much different from me.
All we're asking for is the same
chance you give anyone else.
So, we're not perfect.
Who is?
I'm sorry.
KNOCK AT DOOR
Finally got him to sleep.
It's probably confusing for
him being home again, huh?
I promised to take Tommy to the
New England Aquarium next week.
What about going back to school?
What kind of problems
are you having with Rick?
Why did he have to come here?!
Are you pregnant?
Dad, I'm not stupid! Besides,
I'd tell you if I was pregnant.
You would?
Maybe.
Dad, things are so messed up.
I tried to fit in at school.
Betty has practically deserted me
because I'm not into
the whole college routine.
It was easy for her.
You and Betty still room mates?
Yeah, but we're two
different people. >
I spend my time at the library so I
don't have to go back to the room.
You two have been best friends
since grade school, right?
Maybe you need some time away
from each other.
Dad, it's not just Betty or Rick,
it's everything.
Look, I'm a blob!
I've put on 15lb since freshman
week. People at school are such
snobs, I could care lessabout them.
My classes are so dull. Dad,
I'm getting the worst grades ever.
What you're going through now is
very natural for freshman year.
Dad, it's not normal for me!
I've never had problems like this!
Never had trouble in class,
I've always been happy.
Come here, will you?
Dad, I want to come home.
Things can be the way they were.
Tommy won't have to live
at the Boardman's.
We're a family,
that's the most important thing.
There's nothing I'd like better than
to have the three of us together.
You don't care that I'm unhappy?
Of course I do,
but you have to follow through
with your decisions, that's the hard
part of being an adult.
I just want to come home.
Sweetheart, this will
always be your home.
But you can't hide here from life.
Now, I want you to go back to
school and finish out the year.
How can you make me go back?
Because I love you, that's why.
You have to finish what you started.
Let's put it in the suitcase, pal.
I wish you'd let me drive you back
to school after we drop Tommy off.
I'd rather take the bus.
During your next school break
maybe the three of us...
Dad, I don't know
if I'm coming home.
I'll wait outside in the car.
Tommy go now?
Boardman's?
Madeleine?
You didn't come back last night.
Relax, everything's OK.
Open it.
I got this stuff at that store
with the window you always look in.
This cost too much!
Oh, no.
Oh, that looks terrific!
There's more.
Got one for me. Put yours on.
How much money's this, Dean? Here.
Oh, that's great.
How much money's left?
Nothing.
I didn't get none.
Something went down at the deal.
Tony split with everything.
I said don't trust him!
Don't start, OK?
How do you buy all of this?
I got the kid's credit card.
This was supposed to take us
to Florida.
This crap is worthless!
Maddy, come on!
Stop it! I said stop it, Maddy!
Come on, Maddy.
Don't start crying.
Look, I'll go get some baby stuff.
What do you need? Clothes?
What do you need?
Just hug me. Sure.
Tight.
Mrs Hufnagel.
Luther.
Dr Chandler.
Oh, you look the same to me,
without my glasses, I mean.
How are you? It was a cakewalk.
That doctor's a whizz.
An Asian woman, too.
Can you beat that?
Well, I'll look in on you later, OK?
She said she'd take care of me.
You understand.
Come on, let's go. I wanna get
back in time for Wheel Of Fortune!
Doctor Gillette, I understand that
you cardiologists at Memorial
believe you're setting the pace.
I have Mr Scrivener's chart
right here in front of me.
I'm trying to have a consult here.
According to Mr Scrivener's chart,
I...
Call you back later. Donald.
Can you believe this?
I'm forced to conduct business
on a public phone because
some knothead crossed the wires.
You're leaving awfully early.
I had my kids home again,
Mark and it really felt good.
Lizzie asked to stay,
I honestly didn't want to
send her back, or Tommy.
But if I hadn't it
would have been wrong.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Daniel, I thought you were
sitting for your portrait?
I'm too old to spend my days posing
for a paid by the numbers artist.
I gave Mr Khoury a photograph of
myself and sent him home.
I'm back in service.
Good - we have problems with
the phones, with the elevator...
Catherine and I are spending
the weekend in Vermont at a cabin.
We are going to beat the traffic so
we're starting early. See you Monday.
Dr Craig?
Hey, Dr Craig, what colour phone
would you like in your office?
We have two basic colours.
Black and we have olive.
Black. I'm out of black phones.
Why did you bother asking?
I thought you'd pick the olive one.
Next week I think I'll do a series
on the interest in bubonic plague.
You don't know, do you? What?
Never mind.
What is she talking about? Know what?
Hi, Victor. Hey, Bill.
There was a huge response
last night. Got a call from Grant.
The president of the station?
He's been watching you.
I should introduce myself.
No, that probably wouldn't
be a good idea.
He finds you offensive
and last night cinched it.
After tonight you're off the air.
You're fired.
Fired? What about my public?
They'll both understand.
It's been a thrill, all the best.
Let's do lunch.
Tonight is our resident physician Dr
Victor Ehrlich's last Health Spot.
Ear wax isn't something discuss
at the dinner table. My gosh...
Wait a minute.
Over the months I know I've
made a few insensitive remarks.
But I'd like to take this opportunity
to apologise to anyone I've offended.
As a physician and a healer,
I know I should be more attuned
to the feelings of others.
Doggone it,
whether I'm right,
whether I'm wrong, whether I find
a place in this world,
we never belong.
# I've got to be me
# I've got to be me
# What else can I be, but what I am?
# I'll go it alone... #
You always work this late?
Hope not.
You got the knitting I sent up.
The nurse didn't tell me who
it was from. I don't knit.
Oh, it's easy.
The only tricky part is starting.
It's called casting on.
You take one needle, make a loop.
Then you take the yarn between
your forefinger and your thumb,
pick it up under the thumb
and forefinger.
Under the thumb,
under the forefinger.
No, it's OK. Keep going, I'll watch.
You're looking better, Maddy.
You've got some colour
in your cheeks.
What are you gonna tell
that lady from the state?
I'll figure something out.
Unravel some yarn.
You come from a big family?
I've got a sister and a brother.
I just have a brother.
Where's your family live?
Connecticut. Wait a minute,
don't try and call them,
Dr Woodley, please.
I don't want ever see them again.
Except maybe my brother.
My mother - I get up in the morning,
she's pouring whisky in her coffee.
I come home, she's on the couch.
One night it was so bad she couldn't
even help me out and I left home
the next day.
I haven't been back since.
Ehrlich, do you mind?
I'd like to go home.
I don't care. Let the earthquake
kick. The big 80, let it roll!
Is that alcohol I smell
on your breath?
No. The earth splits open
and swallows me up.
What's the worst that could happen?
I get spit back out.
Didn't there used to be
a chair in here?
Now, what the hell is this all about?
You know, growing up in California,
I welcomed earthquakes
when things were awful.
When my parents died I figured if
a quake hit and I died, too, good.
Thanks, Mother Nature.
Ehrlich, you can't measure the value
of your life on the Richter scale.
What is the measure of my life?
I'm a failure as a person,
as a surgeon.
At least you can fall back
on your career. If you had to,
which of course you don't.
Ever since I was a kid I had
trouble defining who I am.
I decided to become a doctor
for a sense of purpose.
Helping people really
gave everything meaning.
Over the past year
I've lost sight of all that.
I'm afraid I'm just too far gone
and I can't get it back.
I wish I could start over.
Well, you can't.
Wait a minute, that's it?
Dr Craig! What, no words of wisdom,
no Dr David Damidium proverbs?
Yell at me, for crying out loud.
Ehrlich, you're never a failure
until you stop trying.
That goes for life as well as being
a doctor. Here. Don't let me down.
Dr Craig!
I don't believe this, you don't
know what this means to me!
This is my first
surgical instrument.
The mitrovalvulatome.
I can't believe this!
Course, it's not like you
need two of them or anything.
on Mr Almarin.
The study's negative I'll have
to do an exploratory laparotomy.
Agreed.
Oh, for crying out loud!
Must be from those
gurnies pushing through.
I'll have Morland take care of it.
I tell you, Donald, this building
is going to hell in a hand basket.
Yesterday it was the plumbing in five
west men's room. Next time
I go in there I'll wear my clam
diggers! What about this elevator?
They're working on it.
That's what you said about
the new communications system.
The phones are still snafu-ed.
Why the Governor forced Marbel
to divest, I'll never know.
In the interest of fair trade.
Who are you, John Kenneth Galbraith?
Put down your Forbes Magazine
and install some phones that work.
Congratulate me, Maddy.
I finally found my way to work
without exiting off the wrong ramp.
Guess now I officially
live in Boston.
Town's not all that
hard to figure out.
You can say that, you're a native.
I'm not.
Is this some way
of figuring out where I'm from?
I'm not pulling a con!
I really want what's best for you.
So you think that's
me going back to my family?
105, you've gained three pounds.
I know, all on my hips.
You're still underweight
and it's only three pounds!
Anyway, Dean it is not
going to be too thrilled.
(TANNOY) 'Nurse Wendy Clifford to
maternity.'
Do your folks know you're pregnant?
My folks don't even know I'm alive.
It's hard enough having a baby,
you need the love and
support of your family.
If good old dad and sweet old mom
were to give me that, don't you
think I would have stayed at home?
How long has it been since you left?
Year.
Talk about getting lost!
I didn't know this city and I
wondered to Roxbury, right?!
And a couple of these
scumballers come after me -
and then Dean
showed up out of nowhere.
Like an angel.
Stopped them cold.
Know what I mean?
So you decided to keep him?
Yeah.
Well, you're a brave girl, Maddy.
Braver than me, shouldering
this much responsibility at 14.
I'd be worried about keeping
the baby fed, warm, in diapers...
Dean will take care of us. Yes.
Well, just remember that
there are other options.
You know, like giving
your baby up for adoption.
No, she's Dean's and mine!
What we might not be able
to give her in fancy clothes,
we'll give her in love.
I want this kid, Dr Woodley.
More than I can tell you in words.
I'm Marie Camden from state social
services. Are you Madeleine...?
You're not gonna take my kid,
you're not sending me home.
A report came to us from
your ER concerning Madeleine.
She's a pregnant minor
with a history of drug use.
Unless she has a legal
guardian, she's in state care.
I spoke with Maddy's
parents this morning.
Are they in Boston?
They're on their way.
Well, let me know when
they arrive, Dr Woodley.
I'll want to speak with them.
Don't expect me to say thanks.
This portrait was not my idea.
Painting this wasn't my idea.
I should be looking after patients.
I could be doing a fresco in
Ottawa for the Prime Minister's wife!
Turn your head!
Which way?
It doesn't matter, just
move it around!
Mr Glory...
You spoiled the mood!
I don't care much for the mood!
You and I have been here two hours
and have done nothing but complain.
Now, this portrait
was a commissioned
by the Saint Eligius board.
So, let's make
the best of it, shall we?
Fine!
Fine.
Lower your chin.
Slightly.
Tell me, how was it you came
to be selected by the board?
Legacy, I guess. My dad painted the
portrait of Father McCabe
that hangs in the chapel.
Father McCabe was a fine man.
He founded this hospital.
Yes, in 1934.
Joseph was larger than life,
a humanitarian, a scholar.
Loved ribble limericks. And could
drink you under the table.
Dad was amazed by the way Father
McCabe could pose stock-still.
Came as quite a shock when Dad
discovered Father McCabe was dead.
Faded away with a smile on his face.
Why don't you try smiling?
Ah! >
Ah, you butcher!
I'm gonna kill you!
Go ahead, crack off a shot!
If you could hit the broadside of
a barn you'd stand a good
chance of plugging this fool!
Nobody's gonna shoot anyone. Frank,
put the gun away.
This butcher tried to kill me!
Would you please let up just
for a minute so I can hear what Dr
Axelrod is trying to say?
He looked cyanotic.
I went to take a blood gas.
I hit his radio,
he started to... He went crazy!
Who went crazy?!
Let me explain something to you.
When you take a blood gas you
have to puncture the artery.
The blood is under a lot of
pressure and sometimes it spurts.
Are you having trouble breathing?
Not as much as him!
He has asthma.
Couldn't keep the peace for
five minutes.
Did you get your blood gas?
Hey, let me see something. Look,
the bleeding's stopped.
Get your gas, order 0.3 cc's
of epi sub q and monitor him.
So glad I transferred
down here from the ward.
Next show at midnight,
Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Wright
and Charles Flescher.
I hope you all enjoyed yourselves.
At least you look like
a professional.
You can dress me up, Dr Woodley.
Wayne!
Get your gas in gear, Elliott.
Let go.
That's his heart?
I'm hearing his heart? >
Yeah, her heart.
It's gonna be a girl.
Shh. It's pounding fast.
Like ducking down an alley
after rolling some junkies.
Hey! You know, having
a baby's really gonna hurt.
They got stuff for pain. You just
make sure they give it to you.
Anyway, I'm 14.
Trish says having a baby
young's gonna hurt more.
Trish is a queen!
She don't know nothing.
What are you afraid for?
After I'm out of here I'm not going
to be able to hustle right away.
How are we gonna make some money?
What did I say?
I told you.
I'm gonna take care of you.
I've got something
going with Tony Glow.
It's gonna be a new start.
Maybe now we can make
it down to Florida.
Better not let the nurse
catch you up.
Yeah, right.
Hi, I'm Dr Cavanero.
How are you feeling?
I want out! A week's longest I've
been in one place since I was 12.
You need to get your rest.
Dr Woodley asked me to look
over some of your tests.
Tell us what's happening.
The baby seems fine. Maybe a little
small but nothing to worry about.
What? Woodley told Maddy to stay
here, saying it would be better.
Now you're telling
me there'll be problems?
Who knows what's going on here?
Everything'll be all right.
I heard that kid's heart,
I know he's doing good!
You just take care of him and Maddy!
If you can't do
that...you just do it.
Dean, Dean! Don't scare him off.
Dean's all I got.
DOORBELL RINGS
OK, OK, I'm coming!
Ah!
DOORBELL RINGS
All right!
OK, OK, OK!
Hi, Dad!
What are you doing here?
Thanks, it's great to be home!
I'm sorry, sweetheart!
It's just that you surprised me.
You didn't call. Welcome home.
It's cold out here.
Isn't it? Come on.
Sorry I had to wake you.
I forgot my keys at school.
No, no, no! You didn't.
Still having trouble sleeping?
With the two of you gone
it's too quiet around here.
You mean you miss us!
Yeah, a lot.
I tell you, I needed a break
from dorm life.
Frisbee playing and co-ed bathrooms
gets to you after a while.
Co-ed bathrooms?
Oh, fantastic!
Cheesecake from Rowinski's.
How did you get here?
Oh, well, I caught a bus to
New Haven, rode the train to Boston,
took the T to Lincoln and
called a cab to bring me here.
Sweetheart, we put a man on the
moon with less trouble than that.
You came home
for a reason. What is it?
Dad, I feel lousy about our last two
visits. We've done nothing but fight.
I want to make amends,
spend time with you and Tommy.
We can pick him up tomorrow
from the family care home.
Truce?
OK.
Great to have you home.
CAR HORN BLARES
Oh, Dad, can you pay for the cab?
Mm-hm.
The systolic clicks, as they call it,
will help you identify
any leaky heart valves.
I see you bought
yourself a new mitrovalveletron.
The hospital buys my surgical
instruments for me.
One of the awards for years of
dedicated service. Suction.
I'd be happy with a parking space!
You don't even own a car.
2-0 braided dacron with colour-coded
sutures.
I guess you won't
need your old mitrovalveletron.
Forget it, Ehrlich. That
was my first surgical instrument.
Given to me by Dr David Demideon,
head of surgery,
when I was a resident. His way of
passing on the flame to me.
You're the last person I'd consider.
Wanna know why?
No.
I finally saw one of those insipid
segments they let you do on the news.
Cross clamp the aorta.
You're an embarrassment to
the medical profession.
It's my hope these health spots will
stir the public's consciousness.
Oh, my Aunt Sadie!
I know you, Ehrlich.
You're in it for a buck and a broad.
Satinsky clamp.
If you were interested in making
an impression, you'd
do hard-hitting medical issues.
Not that addle-brained
slobber that I saw last night.
I mean, you're not worthy of
inheriting my mitrovalveletron.
Well, I'm sorry that you
feel that way.
I don't suppose you
take 50 bucks for it?
Come in.
Kilo, alfa, six, zulu, golf, zulu.
Mrs Hufnagel. Hello.
Good, you're an orderly, huh? Would
you mind adjusting this antenna?
I can't seem to pick up my
compadre in Puerto Rico.
I'm not an orderly.
You're too proud to
help an old lady who's bedridden?
I've been assigned to your case.
I'm Dr Chandler.
You're my new doctor?
Yes, ma'am.
Cheque, please!
Mrs Hufnagel,
you've got acute colo-cystitis.
You need surgery to
remove your gall bladder.
Well, first get me another doctor.
You mind telling me why?
You're coloured.
Look, you're probably a nice fella
and you're a real snazzy dresser,
except for those shoes
and maybe the sandals.
I've heard a lot about you. No-one
mentioned that you were a bigot.
No, no, no. You don't get it.
Where did you go to school?
Yale.
Yikes!
You really had a sea cruise.
What does that mean?
Affirmative action. Look,
medical schools have to meet a quota,
so they take in a few tokens, slide
them on through, no questions asked.
I graduated premed, summa cum laude,
with a distinction in biochemistry.
My grade point average was 3.9.
At Yale I was in the upper 2%
of my class and a member of
the medical honour society.
Go tell it on the mountain.
Now, look, I want a new doctor.
Hmm.
Touchy.
I don't like it, Dean. I just
don't like it when you deal it!
Tony says we could make four,
five Gs, for setting this act up!
There are too many hotheads
that wouldn't think
twice about cutting you up!
Not going to happen.
Stay out of this.
Look, it's an easy connection.
Rich kid from Newton.
I met him at a rehab programme.
This one shot
and I'm out of it for good!
Five grand will get you to Florida.
What did you tell him for?
I just want to help you.
Tony! You are just nothing but
a liar.
Shut up, Maddy!
Look, you're acting stupid!
What is wrong with you?
We got a chance here.
I don't need your OK.
I don't know why I'm wasting my time.
I'll be out in the hall.
Don't do this to me, Maddy.
After I have the baby,
will you keep dealing?
Don't put the pressure on. I don't
like it when you tell me what to do.
I'll figure it out!
But just let me give us a head start.
What if something happens to you?
I've got a baby to think of,
I can't take care of it myself.
You promised,
said you'd take care...
What's wrong? What is it?
I don't know. Maybe...
You OK?
It's the baby kicking,
that's what it is. Feel!
Is that it?
Yeah.
Wow.
Hey, Dean...
Hey, Tony. The baby, it's kicking.
Yeah, nice. Look...
we got a lot to do.
Are you in or are you out?
I'll wait.
I'll see you tonight.
Tony. >
Nothing better happen to him.
You seen Boomer lately?
On top of everything else,
he's going through classes
with Myra White.
Should be any day for her now.
Elliott, is your head getting
too fat to hold?
Very funny. I had a brush
with death yesterday in ER.
A very little brush.
Help me now, Wayne. Craig says
I need to address
real hard-hitting issues
on my Health Spot.
Excuse me, guys.
I'm in a bind, Mrs Hufnagel...
ALL: No, never.
She's in for a cholecystectomy,
but needs another doctor.
Never!
Look, all you have to do
is post-op follow-up.
Never!
I knew I could count on my friends.
Navy was a good look for you,
Elliott.
I'm glad everybody's getting
such pleasure out of my pain(!)
I'm gonna go someplace else.
Why don't you watch
where you're going?!
Let me pick that up, doc.
I can do it a lot safer
with old Floyd here.
I need to talk to you.
Victor, wait. He's cleaning up
after Elliot.
Don't you think that's enough?
Hi, I'm Dr Victor Ehrlich.
I'd like to talk to you about
the problems you've experienced
as a handicapped person.
It's disabled, not handicapped.
Of course!
Why do you want to talk?
Oh, my show, Health Spot. W-I-N.
Perhaps you've seen it?
I don't watch TV, I don't own one.
An enlightened man.
Can you tell me what it's like
to be disabled?
You got a couple of weeks?
Come over here.
I just yelled
at a guy who's crippled.
Disabled!
I'm doomed.
Tommy, don't hit!
Dad!
Hey!
Hi, sport! >
I missed you!
I picked Tommy up
early from the group home.
I wish you would have asked me.
What's the big deal?
It's his first visit since he
went to live with the Boardmans.
I explained I was back from school
and we'd be together now.
OK. Let's not argue.
How about having
some lunch downstairs?
Well, the Westphalls!
Dr Craig!
How you doing, kids?
Congratulations on your 30th
wedding anniversary.
Thanks, Elizabeth. It's a while
since I've seen you all together.
Mark, I had the best sleep knowing
these two would be home today.
That's wonderful.
Lunch! Hungry.
OK!
Say hello to Mrs Craig.
I will. Oh, Donald, the phones?
Have you looked
into this boondoggle?
I haven't had a chance, Mark.
I'll get to it after lunch, huh?
Wha...
OK, let's get started.
DRILLING
I want to talk about anterior
infarction,
leading to a complete
AV heart block.
The case was presented last week!
Hey!
Hey!
Oh, I'm sorry. We're scheduled
to put a phone in here.
Just leave the tin cans
and string and get out!
Listen, where's your friend?
He'll be here.
SIREN BLARES
Back at the rehab house where we met,
you ever think we'd be making a deal?
It isn't exactly in the best
spirit of fellowship.
You Dean's friend?
You got the money?
Yep.
Hey, what the hell's that?!
Relax, Smedridge.
Tuna fish.
Chunk white. Don't make me ask
you again, friend. The money.
Oh.
Jimmy!
He cracked out.
He's still breathing!
What are you doing, man?
I'm cashing in.
Jimmy, come on.
Tony, we gotta do something.
Tony, we gotta do something!
Come on, Jimmy, wake up.
Oh, God.
Hey, Bill.
Hey.
Vic, tonight's copy's different
from your usual stuff.
Are you sure about this?
Absolutely.
All right. I'm trusting you on this.
I won't let you down.
Good. Nice to know that I have
a news team of thinking individuals.
Susan, you're looking great.
Oh, Bill, could I do an
editorial in response...
Yeah, later.
Take the blouse down a button.
Tonight's Health Spot
with Dr Victor Ehrlich
addresses problems of the disabled,
something about which we should
all be more aware. Dr Ehrlich.
Thank you, Susan.
There are over 30 million
handicapped and disabled people
in America.
We see them all the time
but pretend not to.
We turn away saying,
"thank God it's not me".
We're guilty of placing barriers
that make it hard for these people
to lead normal, productive lives.
Some of these barriers
are physical obstructions
that keep those in wheelchairs from
libraries or public transport.
Other obstructions are psychological
and prevent many
from getting jobs or promotions
and we certainly aren't helping
matters any by parking here.
It's a crime.
You know, it reminds me of a story.
Guy walks into hospital
to have his leg amputated.
Doctor takes off the wrong leg!
Guy freaks out, Dr takes off the
right leg, guy sues for malpractice.
Judge throws the case out of court
saying the guy doesn't
have a leg to stand on!
'Dr Marie Wondale to 491...'
We got a cocaine OD over here!
Pupils are dilated,
pulse is barely palpable.
BP was 90 over 60 but falling fast.
Get him on an EKG.
How long has he been out?
At least 20 minutes.
Anonymous phone call.
Start an IVD, five and one half
normal saline.
He's in respiratory arrest.
An Ambu bag, stat, Helen.
OK, he's in reticular tachycardia.
Helen?
Give him IV, bolus lidocaine,
75 milligrams.
Start a drip infusion,
two milligrams per minute.
Defibrillator set 200 watt seconds.
OK...
Clear.
Again, 300 watt seconds.
Ready.
OK, Clear!
I'm gonna start CPR.
It's been too long since
the place smelled this good.
Dinner's all ready.
Mm, roast beef, mashed potatoes,
peas, hot biscuits.
How much trouble you in?
None! Start eating.
Now, Lizzie, let him do that
for himself.
He needs to be self-sufficient.
He's learning that
at the Boardmans'.
Here, small bites.
DOORBELL RINGS
I'll get it.
I want milk.
Here you go.
Rick?
Lizzie, if you don't want us to
see each other, then just say so,
but don't flip out
and take off like this.
Maybe I should take Tommy
in the other room.
No, Dad, it's OK.
Finish your dinner.
Rick, you want to join us?
No!
Yes, thank you. It's good
to see you, Dr Westphall.
Thank you.
Made it up here in
three and a half hours.
Driving Steve Lamp's TR6.
No heat, no radio, no top.
I'm cold, hungry, not to mention
sick of the same Duran Duran song
that's been going through my head
since West Hartford.
Hi.
Why did you even bother coming here?
I was worried about you.
You knew I was OK.
You called and said
you weren't coming back.
That doesn't sound like OK. >
Look, just go.
This is my house and I don't
want you here. Just get out, OK?
Come on, Tony.
Would you tell me what's going on?
It's obvious why she's here,
Dr Westphall. She's safe.
She knows you're
gonna take care of her.
Rick, you shouldn't drive back
this late.
Why don't you go
get a hotel room, huh? On me.
No, I've got a sociology
exam in the morning.
The drive back will give me
time to think up some answers.
Thanks for dinner.
One and two and three
and four and five...
Defibrillator is set
for 300 watt seconds. >
Wayne? We're too late. He's gone.
Wayne?
I hate it when a kid dies.
I hate it!
I'll notify next of kin, you get the
rest of the information, Elliott.
Mrs Hufnagel, I was unable
to find you another doctor.
What's the matter?
Too chicken to take me on?
Bunch of Rhode Island Reds.
You've gone through a lot
of doctors already.
In the last few months you've
been admitted over six times.
Well, at least I've never
gone under the knife before.
Look, Mrs Hufnagel,
this is a routine operation.
Dr Bolain is one of
our best surgeons.
There's nothing to be scared of.
I'm not scared!
Of course not.
No, we're hearty stock.
Came over on the Queeb.
The Queeb?
Yeah, we pulled into Plymouth Rock
right after the Mayflower.
But nobody ever talks about it.
See you in the morning.
What are you rushing off for?
Sit down, take a load off.
I'll order up something
for us to drink.
Say, tell me, Pearly,
you ever play hoop at Yale?
No.
Come on, you've got great legs.
You must have been a point guard.
Ah! Wait, wait, wait! I need food!
I know it's insane trying to get
into this place, but I'm starved,
can't I just grab a salad?
Oh, thanks!
You guys are the best.
Great uniforms, too.
Oh...
Oh, no.
Talk about slim pickings.
Excuse me, could I just
grab a little something?
Dave! Old buddy!
You see the Health Spot?
Yeah. And I made the mistake of
telling a lot of my friends to watch.
What, you didn't like it?
The segment was disgusting
and degrading.
You tried to make your point
by telling some tasteless joke
You're right, the joke was vulgar.
No, it was worse than vulgar.
Yeah, it was old.
What do I got to do to
make you understand?
Read the menu board.
What, down there?
You can't without these.
You're disabled just like me
but people don't see it that way.
I'm an ordinary guy without a hand.
I can't clap, I can't rub
both my eyes in the morning,
but I manage because I have to.
I laugh, I cry, I can be a nice guy.
And I can be a jerk, just like you.
And most disabled people
aren't much different from me.
All we're asking for is the same
chance you give anyone else.
So, we're not perfect.
Who is?
I'm sorry.
KNOCK AT DOOR
Finally got him to sleep.
It's probably confusing for
him being home again, huh?
I promised to take Tommy to the
New England Aquarium next week.
What about going back to school?
What kind of problems
are you having with Rick?
Why did he have to come here?!
Are you pregnant?
Dad, I'm not stupid! Besides,
I'd tell you if I was pregnant.
You would?
Maybe.
Dad, things are so messed up.
I tried to fit in at school.
Betty has practically deserted me
because I'm not into
the whole college routine.
It was easy for her.
You and Betty still room mates?
Yeah, but we're two
different people. >
I spend my time at the library so I
don't have to go back to the room.
You two have been best friends
since grade school, right?
Maybe you need some time away
from each other.
Dad, it's not just Betty or Rick,
it's everything.
Look, I'm a blob!
I've put on 15lb since freshman
week. People at school are such
snobs, I could care lessabout them.
My classes are so dull. Dad,
I'm getting the worst grades ever.
What you're going through now is
very natural for freshman year.
Dad, it's not normal for me!
I've never had problems like this!
Never had trouble in class,
I've always been happy.
Come here, will you?
Dad, I want to come home.
Things can be the way they were.
Tommy won't have to live
at the Boardman's.
We're a family,
that's the most important thing.
There's nothing I'd like better than
to have the three of us together.
You don't care that I'm unhappy?
Of course I do,
but you have to follow through
with your decisions, that's the hard
part of being an adult.
I just want to come home.
Sweetheart, this will
always be your home.
But you can't hide here from life.
Now, I want you to go back to
school and finish out the year.
How can you make me go back?
Because I love you, that's why.
You have to finish what you started.
Let's put it in the suitcase, pal.
I wish you'd let me drive you back
to school after we drop Tommy off.
I'd rather take the bus.
During your next school break
maybe the three of us...
Dad, I don't know
if I'm coming home.
I'll wait outside in the car.
Tommy go now?
Boardman's?
Madeleine?
You didn't come back last night.
Relax, everything's OK.
Open it.
I got this stuff at that store
with the window you always look in.
This cost too much!
Oh, no.
Oh, that looks terrific!
There's more.
Got one for me. Put yours on.
How much money's this, Dean? Here.
Oh, that's great.
How much money's left?
Nothing.
I didn't get none.
Something went down at the deal.
Tony split with everything.
I said don't trust him!
Don't start, OK?
How do you buy all of this?
I got the kid's credit card.
This was supposed to take us
to Florida.
This crap is worthless!
Maddy, come on!
Stop it! I said stop it, Maddy!
Come on, Maddy.
Don't start crying.
Look, I'll go get some baby stuff.
What do you need? Clothes?
What do you need?
Just hug me. Sure.
Tight.
Mrs Hufnagel.
Luther.
Dr Chandler.
Oh, you look the same to me,
without my glasses, I mean.
How are you? It was a cakewalk.
That doctor's a whizz.
An Asian woman, too.
Can you beat that?
Well, I'll look in on you later, OK?
She said she'd take care of me.
You understand.
Come on, let's go. I wanna get
back in time for Wheel Of Fortune!
Doctor Gillette, I understand that
you cardiologists at Memorial
believe you're setting the pace.
I have Mr Scrivener's chart
right here in front of me.
I'm trying to have a consult here.
According to Mr Scrivener's chart,
I...
Call you back later. Donald.
Can you believe this?
I'm forced to conduct business
on a public phone because
some knothead crossed the wires.
You're leaving awfully early.
I had my kids home again,
Mark and it really felt good.
Lizzie asked to stay,
I honestly didn't want to
send her back, or Tommy.
But if I hadn't it
would have been wrong.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Daniel, I thought you were
sitting for your portrait?
I'm too old to spend my days posing
for a paid by the numbers artist.
I gave Mr Khoury a photograph of
myself and sent him home.
I'm back in service.
Good - we have problems with
the phones, with the elevator...
Catherine and I are spending
the weekend in Vermont at a cabin.
We are going to beat the traffic so
we're starting early. See you Monday.
Dr Craig?
Hey, Dr Craig, what colour phone
would you like in your office?
We have two basic colours.
Black and we have olive.
Black. I'm out of black phones.
Why did you bother asking?
I thought you'd pick the olive one.
Next week I think I'll do a series
on the interest in bubonic plague.
You don't know, do you? What?
Never mind.
What is she talking about? Know what?
Hi, Victor. Hey, Bill.
There was a huge response
last night. Got a call from Grant.
The president of the station?
He's been watching you.
I should introduce myself.
No, that probably wouldn't
be a good idea.
He finds you offensive
and last night cinched it.
After tonight you're off the air.
You're fired.
Fired? What about my public?
They'll both understand.
It's been a thrill, all the best.
Let's do lunch.
Tonight is our resident physician Dr
Victor Ehrlich's last Health Spot.
Ear wax isn't something discuss
at the dinner table. My gosh...
Wait a minute.
Over the months I know I've
made a few insensitive remarks.
But I'd like to take this opportunity
to apologise to anyone I've offended.
As a physician and a healer,
I know I should be more attuned
to the feelings of others.
Doggone it,
whether I'm right,
whether I'm wrong, whether I find
a place in this world,
we never belong.
# I've got to be me
# I've got to be me
# What else can I be, but what I am?
# I'll go it alone... #
You always work this late?
Hope not.
You got the knitting I sent up.
The nurse didn't tell me who
it was from. I don't knit.
Oh, it's easy.
The only tricky part is starting.
It's called casting on.
You take one needle, make a loop.
Then you take the yarn between
your forefinger and your thumb,
pick it up under the thumb
and forefinger.
Under the thumb,
under the forefinger.
No, it's OK. Keep going, I'll watch.
You're looking better, Maddy.
You've got some colour
in your cheeks.
What are you gonna tell
that lady from the state?
I'll figure something out.
Unravel some yarn.
You come from a big family?
I've got a sister and a brother.
I just have a brother.
Where's your family live?
Connecticut. Wait a minute,
don't try and call them,
Dr Woodley, please.
I don't want ever see them again.
Except maybe my brother.
My mother - I get up in the morning,
she's pouring whisky in her coffee.
I come home, she's on the couch.
One night it was so bad she couldn't
even help me out and I left home
the next day.
I haven't been back since.
Ehrlich, do you mind?
I'd like to go home.
I don't care. Let the earthquake
kick. The big 80, let it roll!
Is that alcohol I smell
on your breath?
No. The earth splits open
and swallows me up.
What's the worst that could happen?
I get spit back out.
Didn't there used to be
a chair in here?
Now, what the hell is this all about?
You know, growing up in California,
I welcomed earthquakes
when things were awful.
When my parents died I figured if
a quake hit and I died, too, good.
Thanks, Mother Nature.
Ehrlich, you can't measure the value
of your life on the Richter scale.
What is the measure of my life?
I'm a failure as a person,
as a surgeon.
At least you can fall back
on your career. If you had to,
which of course you don't.
Ever since I was a kid I had
trouble defining who I am.
I decided to become a doctor
for a sense of purpose.
Helping people really
gave everything meaning.
Over the past year
I've lost sight of all that.
I'm afraid I'm just too far gone
and I can't get it back.
I wish I could start over.
Well, you can't.
Wait a minute, that's it?
Dr Craig! What, no words of wisdom,
no Dr David Damidium proverbs?
Yell at me, for crying out loud.
Ehrlich, you're never a failure
until you stop trying.
That goes for life as well as being
a doctor. Here. Don't let me down.
Dr Craig!
I don't believe this, you don't
know what this means to me!
This is my first
surgical instrument.
The mitrovalvulatome.
I can't believe this!
Course, it's not like you
need two of them or anything.