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In Short: Dr. Geiger performs a risky heart operation on an overweight mob killer who's a key witness for the FBI. Two weary residents plot a practical joke to get even with the dour Dr. Geiger. The budding relationship between Dr. Shutt and Dr. Antonovich takes an unexpected turn.
Guest Starring: Margaret Colin (as Dr. Karen Antonovich), Kristen Johnston (as Dr. Wendy Smythe), Ron Karabatsos (as Anthony Pelicanto), Deirde O'Connell (as Ellen Wheeler), Taylor Nichols (as Dr. John Bradley), Jon Favreau (as Dr. Tim Carney), and Christopher Curry (as Special Agent Tom Jerryman)
Story: Michael Nankin and Dennis Cooper
Teleplay:
Directed By: Oz Scott
TOP Summary:Karen is watching over one of her young patients and singing to him when Aaron walks in. She's getting off soon, she tells him. That's exactly what he wanted to hear. They go to Aaron's office and start kissing; Karen pushes Aaron onto his desk. Then Karen starts laughing--first Aaron laughs too, then wonders if he's doing something wrong. He realizes something's wrong with her when she starts laughing hysterically and then seizes. Karen has an MRI done, she protests that she doesn't need it. Jeffrey has to treat an obese mob boss, Anthony Pelicanto, who's a witness for the FBI. Aaron tells Camille there is something going on between him and Karen. He's glad that it hurts her a little because he still loves her. Jeffrey barely speaks to Pelicanto. Aaron tells Karen she has multiple brain metastasies, and its inoperable. She doesn't want to try drugs; Aaron tells her they have to try.
Jeffrey has a run-in with Pelicanto. A group of disgruntled residents form a plan to get back at Geiger, who is continually hostile towards them They're going to put a horse in his office with a note attached saying next time it will be just the head. Camille bonds with Karen. Karen says that she always thought that later she'd have time for a life, and now she doesn't have that chance. She hasn't lived, so how can she die? One thing meant something to her, though--a horse named Genevieve. Jeffrey blows up at Pelicanto, who tells him he could easily have him killed but he won't because he's a pro. And he knows when Jeffrey cuts him open he's a pro too. Aaron witnesses Karen having an episode.
Jeffrey sees Pelicanto playing with his grandchildren but is unmoved. Aaron tries to tell Karen how he feels about her but she won't let him speak. She makes him leave after telling him she wants to be DNR. Pelicanto tells Jeffrey he's testifying for the FBI for his daughter and grandchildren. Geiger doesn't want to aid Pelicanto in being able to feel good about himself. Camille takes Karen out to a club to cheer her up. When she starts dancing she collapses again.
Phillip chews Camille out for discharging Karen. Camille tells him she just wanted to make Karen's death nice. He understands. Pelicanto starts coding on the way to the OR and Jeffrey has to do the surgery right in the elevator. It goes fine...considering.
The residents bring the horse in, but it gets away and runs down the hall. Camille is having trouble keeping Karen comfortable. Aaron enters and tells her to turn up the morphine. He says goodbye. The horse finds its way to Karen's room. It reminds her of Genevieve. She sings, and slowly closes her eyes.
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TOP Quotes:KAREN: Flattery will get you everywhere.
JEFFREY: If somebody comes to give you a test, it's because I told them to do it. If there's a given doctor there, it's because I want them there. See that light? It's shining because I said let there be light.
Jeffrey: You know nothing about me.
Pelicanto: I know you're all ego. You're too *arrogant* to let me die. So don't waste your breath trying to intimidate me.
JEFFREY: Oh that's real smart. I'm going into your chest with sharp instruments and you decide to offend me. There's a lesson in common sense, isn't there?
Officer: I take it he's familiar with surgery under these conditions?
Phillip: Sure. He does it whenever he can.
Pelicanto: Am I going to make it to testify?
Jeffrey: If you behave yourself ? How I'll cope with missing you is another story.
Pelicanto: Doc, I hope your head feels good on a pillow tonight.
Jeffrey: Sing like a canary, Tony.
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