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Central Intelligence Agency.

Hi, my name is Victor Ehrlich.

I'm a doctor.

Mind, that's not important.

I'm trying to locate my parents.

They're not missing or anything.

You know where they are.

Jersey and Holger, a couple of your top agents.

Big hitters in the Bay of Pigs.

Anyway, yeah, sure.

E-H-R-L-I-C-S.

There she is.

Who?

Blair Babier.

She works in medical records.

She really pulls my fire.

Ask her out.

Don't worry.

Dating's like biological warfare these days.

And rumor has it she's got something.

And I can't remember whether it's VD or TB.

My advice?

Spend a little time with her.

Sit, talk.

If she coughs, boink her.

That's sick.

I thought it was funny.

Ellen.

Don't you knock?

Door was practically wide open.

From now on, please have the courtesy to knock.

What do you want?

These tickets arrived this morning.

Oh, tonight's black tie reopening of Ashenburg's ice rink.

I'd forgotten about that.

Thanks, Mark.

What do you mean, thanks?

Are we going or not?

We?

Mark, when I contributed to the rink's renovation fund, you raised cane.

And even though Stephen loved playing peewee hockey at Ashenburg's, you said you'd never be caught dead on ice skates.

At what time do you want me to pick you up?

You don't have to.

I'll get my own escort.

John Cool Drinker Water Gideon?

John's still at corporate headquarters in Missouri.

There's someone else?

Oh, Mark.

I paid for these tickets, and I'll use them.

You don't even skate.

I'll learn.

You know something, Mark?

Seeing you at that boxing gym the other night, I thought maybe, maybe there was still some chance for us.

But now I'm going to say something, and I want you to know that it comes from the very bottom of my heart.

Get the hell out of my office!

And I have something to say, too.

If I make you this angry, you still love me.

And.

More.

Trachea, mid line.

Well, don't worry, Mr. Mercedes, you're probably still under warranty.

Breathe slowly.

Slowly, Victor.

Breath sounds are equal.

Capillary refill is delayed.

Heart sounds normal.

Skin's a little clammy.

Normal rhythm, rate 95.

Let's start two IVs of ringers.

I'm sure you're hurting, but I'm going to have to take a look at those pellet wounds.

Lung, abdomen's rigid, no bowel sounds.

What do you think?

Try another hospital.

Nice, Fiscus.

Doesn't anybody think I'm funny anymore?

I'm bringing this patient all the way back.

Why do we have to be certified in this thing?

First year should be able to shake and bake on these emergency scenarios.

Doesn't answer my question.

Gideon's rule.

Everyone going on ER rotation has to be proficient at the simulator.

I'm cooking now.

Watch the BP.

Playing video games?

Beign's is supposed to make us better doctors?

This is not Donkey Kong.

Dextro monitor cost per patient and improve your diagnostic and treatment skills I don't buy it What?

There is one other way to sharpen up the Octo Luther, let's go I'll be right back

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That sounds like trouble with Richard research.

Not really.

Headache?

Hips.

Appetite suppressant.

Diet pills, Helen?

That's a stupid way to slim down.

It's just my little way of winning this battle of the balls.

Won't take long.

This society is so hung up on slender women.

The other day this slut called me chunky.

You just said you were on a diet.

I hope that means they found Mrs. Creamer's CBC.

Oh, is Donald still up in New Hampshire?

Having the time of his life.

Loves the place.

He's even hung out at Shingle.

Well, speaking of that, I didn't see a new sign out front.

Our parent corporation is still deliberating over its name change.

Ah, trademark infringement.

Think the company backed down too early.

How's Gideon working out?

He and I have different approaches.

Donald hated him, too.

I'll go ahead and make sure Judge Furnham's room's done.

I'm not having much fun lately, Daniel.

Sorry to see you like this, my friend.

I had to step down from the bench.

I just couldn't go on anymore.

This pancreatic malignancy is devouring me.

We have great malice.

We live all we can.

I don't know if it'll happen today or in a week, but I just promise you won't let me die in pain.

Room 3602?

Room 3602?

Hmm?

Room 3602.

Oh, that first hall.

Take a right.

Finally.

Last rights for Mr. Donnelly?

First day here, I lost my way.

Too late.

What?

All.

Three diagnosed in Tesla contaminated with cancer.

Chaplain's office should have been called earlier We were a little busy Mr.

Donnelly requested last rites I'm sorry, there was nothing I could do Sweet chariot swung low and fast breast.

I guess a prayer will have to do.

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant.

Do you think there's a significant lesion in the right carotid?

These digital subtraction angios are never detailed enough to make an operative decision.

Better get a stent and angio tomorrow.

By the way, I heard that Mrs. Spooner's lawyer called you.

Oh, some ambulance chaser requesting Mr. Spooner's artificial heart data.

He's got no case.

Henry signed a release form when he agreed to become a recipient.

Say, Paulette, you must have a lot of free evenings.

I mean, with your husband living in Washington.

Oh, actually, there's so much work to do.

When I have a free moment, I need to relax.

Oh, for the.

Love of Mike, why don't I just come out?

I... I need an escort tonight.

Mark... Look, if I don't show up, Ellen will find out about it from one of

her daffy girlfriends, and, you know, I'll be humiliated.

I mean, surely, as an Oriental, you can understand saving face, right?

I can't.

I haven't been to a social function without out, Helen, for, I don't know, 30 years?

This evening, I must snuggle up to the DRG reports.

Besides, I'm the surgeon on call.

I just don't want to be seen there alone.

I'm sorry, Mark, but I'm flattered you thought about me.

Yeah, well, don't be.

I ask you to do me one lousy favor.

As a colleague, a friend, I mean, Donald Westphall would have said yes.

He'd have been my date.

And more.

I didn't get a central line started.

Oh God, look at this blood.

Well blow your breakfast on the wound.

Crit typeствeнно six units.

Pax trov, stat!

Where's the bleeding coming from?

Classic location for liver injury.

Kim Street named shadow, what games he belong to Clifford Park, Mekong boys.

This Vietnamese gang their trying to expand into Clifford Park, turf.

We got a call like this AD put on my vest, steps, your average slug from your average slug.

BP's not coming in.

Hang another lead of ringers, get the surgeon on call down here.

Listen, you're gonna be a while and we need to get back in service.

Remember, that's the city gurney.

Boomer.

Victor.

I just heard the news about Lucy being pregnant.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

Everyone knows but my parents.

Listen, I got some bad news.

Helen Rosenthal told me.

I don't know how she heard, but it's confirmed.

What?

What?

Bobby Caldwell.

He died finally at the hospice in California.

Oh, no.

36 years old.

Did they say if he suffered much?

He was down to 95 pounds and it affected his brain.

What should we do?

Let's talk to Helen.

Maybe she's planning something.

You know, Bobby's the first close friend of mine to die of AIDS.

Standing on the corner watching all the girls go by.

Don't be ridiculous.

Although I couldn't help noticing Dr. Penning's breasts, just enormous.

Still looking for a date, I take it?

There's nobody around here I can ask out.

Dr. Craig, Mrs. Sutherland's ready for a post-op check.

Good, I'm on my way.

My patient, Mr. Huber, in the men's ward, is very anxious about something.

He said he urgently needs to talk to a chaplain.

That's you, right?

Actually, there are three of us.

A Episcopalian, a Catholic, and a rabbi.

Which reminds me of a joke.

I've heard them all.

Jack Morrison.

Claire McCabe.

Founder of St. Eligius was named McCabe.

My grandfather's brother.

I thought, without being disrespectful, I thought Roman Catholics didn't allow women as priests, I mean.

My side of the family went Episcopal.

Grandfather and Henry VIII both had a penchant for changing wives.

The place has changed since Father McCabe opened the doors.

As a kid, I heard Uncle Joseph talk about this hospital.

Always sounded to me like the place had a soul of its own.

That's why I chose to do my clinical pastoral education here.

Here's the men's ward.

Mr. Hubert, this is Chaplain McCabe.

Oh, I don't need a chaplain anymore.

Would you like to speak in private?

Nope.

Thought it over.

Dr. Morrison said I'm going to be okay, so there's no real reason for me to confess.

I'm using a lot of blood.

I've already loaded them with five units.

As soon as we get to the OR, we'll re-transfuse using the cell saver.

Uh-oh.

Is it live?

Yeah, barely.

Where are you taking them?

To surgery.

What's she doing?

Move, huh?

Hey, knock it off.

Knock it off!

You know, your friend could die right here in the hallway.

Hey, the gook is not touching him.

Listen, pal, Dr. Kim's the only hope he's got.

Your friend has massive internal injuries.

I have to operate.

It was a gook that shot Shadow.

He's dead already.

Let's go.

He's a stubborn man, you know that, Daniel.

Is this soup from a can?

Homemade stock.

I mean, just because I've been seeing John Gideon, Mark has to show me up.

This sourdough is delicious.

Made this morning.

You know, I hear he's asked at least three or four women from the hospital to go with him tonight.

Could stand a touch more deal.

Crime any, Daniel?

Can't you tell what I'm fishing for information?

I refuse to be trapped in the middle between you and Mark.

I'm sorry to interrupt.

Helen, what's the matter?

The news that Bobby called to all his death has really affected me.

It's very sad.

I'm arranging a memorial service for him tonight in the chapel.

I'll be there.

Me too.

So you said no?

Right.

Good.

I've got to stop letting myself get taken for granted.

You know, just because Craig is feeling depressed and sad doesn't mean you should shoulder the responsibility.

He's been unusually cruel to Ehrlich and me this past few months.

I'm so angry with him, I might lose control.

And it's doubtful seeing him outside the hospital would improve your relationship.

Since Robert left, I've been on exactly one date, and that was with someone else around here.

We had incredible sex, but since then it's been sort of a situation.

Do I know the person?

A date with Craig would have been hideous.

I mean, given his mental state, what if he'd come on to me?

Exactly.

The guy has no right coming to you during a time of personal crisis.

You made the right choice.

I hope so.

Oh, wait.

I can count on you for Bobby's memorial service.

Sure.

Great.

Caldwell was pretty well liked, huh?

Great surgeon, good sense of humor.

Some people even thought he was the sexiest man alive.

I wonder how big a crowd I'll get at my funeral, Seth.

If it does turn out I have AIDS, what kind of life will I have led?

What have I accomplished up to now?

It's all been about me.

So take my shift in ER.

What?

You didn't even crack a smile.

It's true.

No one thinks I'm funny anymore.

Breathe.

Breathe again.

Oh, I'll come back.

Where are you?

You dialed 27 for a chaplain?

Oh, I thought I dialed 28.

Floyd the barber, for a haircut.

People are always dialing the wrong numbers.

The new touch tone phone system's complicated.

Oh, come on in anyway.

I could use an appeal to a higher court.

You look awful young to be in the clergy.

Still in divinity school.

I'll boost your pain medication.

Oh, thank you.

Why does pain have to be part of God's judgment?

Um, we can't understand the glory of God's plan, but he's with you, and, uh,

he'll protect you.

Well, I'll take morphine just the same.

I don't know how to face death, but being numb's a good start.

Heart.

Well, don't give up.

I mean, there's always hope.

Yeah.

Chaplain, can I see you outside for a minute, please?

I'll be right back.

Sam Floyd, undertakers give lousy haircuts.

What were you doing in there?

Trying to help him.

By lying?

I don't understand.

Telling him that there's always hope.

I was only trying.

Judge, Barnum hasn't got a prayer, he's gonna die and he knows it.

And you don't help patients by being dishonest with them.

Dr. Michaels, Dr. Bruce Michaels, 3624.

Hi, guys.

Thought you wanted out of here for lunch.

Griffin's bad company, and I can't deny bad company till the day he dies.

You're cruel.

Completely lost my comic touch.

You guys shut up.

Overweight patient, Arthur Stenevitz, 63, history of hypertension.

Attention.

Dr. Novino's trying to pull him through.

I am pulling him through.

Luke, he's throwing PVCs, unifocal, approximately six per minute.

Therapeutics, uh, pronostol or Lidocaine, oh god, I don't know which.

Come on, Carol, you know this stuff, don't choke.

I'd go Lidocaine, but something doesn't smell right.

This is my call.

Okay, let's go Lidocaine.

I think he has a dissecting aneurysm.

Uh, Lidocaine seems to be bringing the PVCs under control.

Right.

I don't know.

I'm so worried about his BP.

I'm with Luther.

Sounds like an MI.

Lucas, blood pressure 60 over 40.

Heart rate's 130.

Respiration 22.

Starting to lose him.

I know that.

Get the blood pressure back up.

Well, I say more fluids, right?

If the guy's losing pressure.

His heart's pumping hard enough already.

I don't want to give him and dopamine if his pulse rate's 160.

Fluids.

He's in V-tach on the galactic.

Get the parallel.

On the way.

Patient has arrested.

Please try again.

You did it, man.

Arthur Stanovich, video martyr.

I'm getting something to eat.

Appears to be a type 3 liver injury.

Surgery, more suction.

Maybe we should try a Pringle maneuver, stop the bleeding.

No, the port of vessels have been clamped already.

Only 16.

Look at the scars.

I read some of these gangs have an interesting apprenticeship program, grand larceny.

Kids 13, 14, holding up banks, earning their wings.

Such disregard for human life.

That's what people used to say about the Vietnamese during the war.

30, 38, 33, 34, 35, 36, 3, 2,

1.

Well, you look beautiful.

You, too.

I mean, handsome.

I haven't done this in a long time.

Do women still wear corsages?

Uh, sure.

I'm a gentleman, but at a.

You've heard it.

Oh yes, but you tell that joke better than anyone.

Oh, it seems like they're having fun.

Arms look ridiculous, sizes, five and a half, six, how about you oldie,

I'm not skating, roost ahead, you're not, oh well then maybe, no, no, no,

go ahead, skate, enjoy yourself, I'll be over at the hors d'oeuvre table, eating brie,

I can't breathe, I know you're uncomfortable Victor, we're trying to help you take it easy, emergency.

Guy says he can't breathe and his ding-a-ling listens to his heart.

Actually, that's not a bad move.

What's his pressure?

60 over 30.

Look at his neck.

What'd you say?

Look at his neck vein.

Look at his neck vein.

How long you plan on hugging Dexter?

Like peanuts.

Save one person, you gotta save another.

I don't think I'm gonna make it.

Try a chest tube.

Played this one earlier.

Then you must have lost him because it's too late for a chest tube, cardiac tamponade.

You got to get the blood from around his heart or he'll die.

Let's try a pure cardio tap.

It's a good call.

Not everyone would have spotted cardiac tamponade in time.

How'd it go with mom?

She promised to keep her boy off the streets.

I'm gonna go get some coffee.

You want some?

Yeah, that sounds good.

I always love it when she offers me coffee.

I'm here as soon as I could.

16-year-old male, his clotting studies were abnormal.

Hemostat, big to keep sectioning.

We had to create a Blaisdell shunt.

Obviously, you couldn't control the bleeding.

I'd like to tie off the hepatic artery.

What I need to know is whether you will have enough liver function to survive.

May I see the coagulation panel?

We should throw more platelets.

These 10 units have gone fast.

Having a little ventricular irritability here.

Let's check the creatine calcium.

Pretty slow, but keeping up with the calcium.

VTAC.

V-fib, full arrest.

Daniel Westphall, you'll have to defibrillate.

20 joules.

The blood loss has taken any toll.

Clear.

Still on V-fib.

Once again, please, 20.

Ready.

Clear.

Normal sinus rhythm.

Paulette, this boy is too unstable to continue.

You're right.

Let's pack up the wounds, and we'll re-explore tomorrow when the cladding problem has been corrected.

Extra lap pads.

Fun!

Well, good.

I got you some, uh, hot mulled wine about a half hour ago.

Oh, thank you.

I'm sorry, I'll, uh, stop and join you.

You sure you wouldn't like to skate, sir?

I don't know how.

I could teach you.

I'm not about to fall flat on my Fanny in an Italiani tuxedo.

Falling's part of the fun.

There's risk, danger.

Well, I never learned how as a kid.

Tried once, when I brought Stephen here many, many years ago.

I'm not sure I like the way they renovated the place.

Why can't people leave well enough alone?

Why do they always have to monkey with things that already work?

Times change, tastes change.

That was an ad campaign for a cigarette company when I was a girl.

Now no one smokes.

John Gideon got Ellen to quit.

I never could.

Last year, Robert told me he wanted to get his ear pierced, wear a diamond stud.

I wouldn't let him.

I don't know if this is true in your marriage, but I knew Robert all my life.

I married him out of high school.

I fixed him in a time and a place.

I wanted him to stay the same, but he couldn't.

His growth threatened the balance in our relationship, so I got terrified and tried to stifle him.

That, of course, sent him packing.

And now he's wearing an ear ring.

Well, you've evolved too, Wade.

I have?

How?

These past few years, I've seen you blossom from a dumpling with a bouffant into a beautiful, elegant woman.

Thank you, sir.

But most people still see me the same way.

I still see me the same way, Miss Sweetie Apple Pie, I'm so much more than that,

but I guess what's important is for me not to be afraid to try and find all the

different parts of myself, true, okay, get the skates, patients.

Bobby had a haunted house on Cape COD I visited.

He loved rebuilding the place.

Most of us never knew, but it turned out he was a whiz with the Jigsaw and a hammer.

He had some yucks.

He was sort of like the big brother I always begged my parents for.

I'll miss them.

Thank you for coming.

Bobby was a very good friend to me.

Two years ago, when I had my surgery, he was great confidence, strength.

Anyone else?

I guess I'm lucky.

AIDS hasn't touched my life yet.

Obviously, it's touched all of you.

There's no way to attack the AIDS virus medically.

Still no cure.

The only hope we've got is to fight this disease spiritually, placing ourselves in

the love and the strength of God through faith.

God loves each of us.

Therapists, straights, gays, sinners, saints, cults, patriots.

Let us pray.

Remember thy servant, O Lord, according to the favor which thou be a rest unto thy

people, and Grant that, increasing in knowledge and love of thee, he may go from

strength to strength in the life of perfect service in thy heavenly kingdom.

We pray in the name of God Almighty.

Amen.

Thank you for coming.

Shetland?

Yes?

I'm Seth Griffin.

Um, what you said, um, It sounds weird, but it really felt like you were talking to me.

And I've been going through a lot lately, and you made me think about what's missing from my life.

Uh-huh.

And I would like to accept Christ as my savior.

What do I do?

Just hold my hand.

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Oh!

Save the shock, victim.

Okay, that's it.

The nurse will fit you for a sling.

Done anything today besides be a vidiot?

What's got you scrambling?

Chemical simulator.

Well, you're really a pinball wizard.

The valley table king.

I hate you.

Hey, don't forget, I am a certified paramedic.

Yeah, well, I was a nurse for seven years before I went to med school.

Listen, uh, we have known each other for a long time, and... Oh, boy, I hate discussions that start like this.

All right, go ahead.

Seems like you hesitate under pressure when the going gets tough.

You're right.

A little stutter step.

Yep, every time.

And that's all it takes.

I need air.

You're pretty upset about this.

Yeah, because it's all about who the hell I am.

I've never felt comfortable jumping in, taking charge.

I mean, Donald Westphall's the one who prodded me into going to medical school.

Before that, as a nurse, I just took orders from doctors.

Doctors, even the St. Ann's Field hockey team.

I play defense, never attack.

Any good?

No.

Because deep down, I wished I was the one scoring the goals.

I've always followed the leader.

I mean, look at me.

Pee Wee and I went to the Caribbean three weeks ago.

And I've just been waiting around for him to call me ever since.

Obstetrics.

Maybe you're just that kind of person.

Yeah, but I don't want to be.

It's just not something I can change all of a sudden.

Well, you'll have to get certified on Dexter or you can't complete your ER residency requirements.

Okay.

Let's go.

Hey!

Did a lot.

A lot.

Few of the family have died or are still alive.

We want to see him.

One visitor, family.

We the family.

One visitor.

Well, I go.

Why did they shoot him?

Gooks don't need no reason.

They're just gooks.

Don't use that word with me.

That's what you people are.

Probably haven't lived here long, just like the rest of them.

Mekong boys showed up three years ago.

And biopsy.

There will be.

More surgery tomorrow.

The next few days will be critical.

Better off dead.

You used up a lot of blood.

If you and your friends want to help, you could donate to replenish the supplies.

Are you freaking nuts?

Chaplain McCabe, you're still here.

Why do they call it a sanctuary?

Listen, Judge Farnham asked to see you.

Why?

I don't know.

He asked to see the chaplain.

Maybe he meant Charlie.

Listen, this is no joke.

Come on, you're the only minister on call.

I can't do anything for him.

At the memorial service, you were great.

The memorial service, I can handle.

Leading a group, there's nothing at stake.

Toss off some wisdom and a prayer.

But I don't know what to say to someone who's in pain.

Aren't you trained?

As a scholar.

I know more about the gospel of St. Matthew than St. Matthew did.

® theology, and existentialism, Niebuhr, and Nietzsche, but this is my first time ministering.

My great-uncle, those smiling Irish eyes and a little grin, dealing with suffering, came so naturally to him.

He was a true Shepherd to his flock.

Judge Farnam needs you, and when someone around here calls for help, you go.

Medicine, religion, we approach people from different directions, but we're both

trying pediatric surgery, optometristic surgery, pediatric surgery, orthodontic

surgery, life onion surgery, medical center,

conspiracy, oule toxons, biopsy, factor cancer, life after life, heroism, Thank you.

Earlier today I made a joke about your being upset over Bobby Caldwell's death.

You asked for advice.

Look, with whatever time we happen to have left, we have to find the truth outside ourselves.

I wasn't trying to be funny that time.

It's just that I know that now.

Everything's level steady.

Blood pressure is 60 palpable.

Pulse 115, respiration 15.

He's in a masked suit, has two IVs or ringers running, all C-spine precautions taken.

Well, team, let's get going.

At least to see if you can find Jack.

We'll use base 5.

Blood pressure 70 over 40, respiration 32.

Excuse me.

Blair Babiak, right?

Yes.

Uh, listen, I was wondering... Thanks.

Guys my age don't have your manners.

That's the result of too much howdy-doody.

I had a lovely evening.

Well, thank you for changing your mind.

I have to admit, I went because I felt sorry I'm sorry for you.

The divorce, the failure of the artificial heart, but you're really fun.

So are you.

Would you like a drink?

Some coffee?

No, no, uh, surgery in the morning.

Ah, right.

Well.

Well.

Thanks again.

And thank you for what you said, and what you didn't say, and for who you are.

A truly warm, generous person.

Right under my nose all this time.

Oh, and Jackie.

Yes?

Tomorrow at the hospital, everything goes back to square one.

You step out of line, I'll slap you down.

Good night.

I come from a very big, very odd family.

One brother's a roadie for a heavy metal band and another's a pilot.

Pilot.

Growing up, our parents told us we all had something special to do with our lives,

that we had unique talents.

The problem was I couldn't figure mine out.

I was average in every respect.

So, I decided to be beautiful, and I began starving myself in order to

achieve my goal, Cambridge River Festival Queen.

I mean, I nearly died.

And lying in that hospital bed, I felt so alone and terrified and in pain.

I mean, I'm here.

Please, come on, come on, don't.

You bastards!

Murderers!

Haven't you seen enough horrors?

Haven't you seen enough lives wasted in Vietnam?

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