Music: Joe Sample, "A Long Way from Home" (edit) This is the "last" episode featuring Eriq LaSalle and Michael Michele. LaSalle will return for a cameo in episode 172 and both actors will cameo in episode 178. LaSalle left to pursue other interests, and Michele left because her character had no purpose with LaSalle's departure. (edit) Although in the opening credits, Ming-Na does not appear in this episode. (edit)

(Romano and Benton discussing a written agreement for reduction in Benton's work schedule)
Romano: To Whom It May Concern: No friggin' way! (edit) Abby: There's only so much you can do.
Luka: Yeah, I guess. I just, uh...
Abby: Miss your kids?
Luka: Yeah.
Abby: (Takes his hand) I'm sorry.
Luka: (pause) It's sort of worse at Christmas. (Breathes in, and let's go of her hand) (edit) [Benton's final scene]
Carter: Hey Peter, I'm a good doctor because of you.
Benton: No you're not, but keep trying. (edit) Abby: When is she [Weaver] going on Christmas vacation?
Chuny: Scrooge? Never! (edit) Romano: It's like sex, isn't it Peter?
Benton: What?
Romano: Vascular surgery. Messy, fun, and when done right you leave satisfied. (edit) Randi: You want me to work New Year's?
Greene: Someone has to.
Randi: Someone else. (edit) Romano: [To Benton] Are you really going to do this? Throw away your career so you can play Mr. Mom? What a waste! (edit) Romano (to Benton): Did I ever tell you you're my hero? (edit)

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