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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 less about 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.