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Susan and Abby quarrel in the ER, and an upset Abby leaves for a "smoke break" in the ambulance bay, where she is kidnapped by two gang members that want her to fix their wounded friend CJ. Abby is now faced with a life and death struggle. Back at the hospital, Susan is frustrated with her subordinates not listening to her, and faces the fact that she can't be everyones friend and boss at the same time. Susan and Luka try to teach the residents to have empathy with the patients, which turns out to be easier said then done. Wendall asks Carter out. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Dee Johnson

Director:: Stephen Cragg

Stars:: Shane West (Dr. Ray Barnett); Parminder Nagra (Dr. Neela Rasgotra); Noah Wyle (Dr. John Carter); Mekhi Phifer (Dr. Greg Pratt); Maura Tierney (Dr. Abby Lockhart); Linda Cardellini (Nurse Sam Taggart); Laura Innes (Dr. Kerry Weaver); Goran Visnjic (Dr. Luka Kovac); Sherry Stringfield (Dr. Susan Lewis)

Recurring Role:: Brian Lester (Dumar); Pamela Sinha (Amira); Yvette Freeman (Haleh); Deezer D. (Malik); M�dchen Amick (Wendall Meade); Sara Gilbert (Jane Figler); Abraham Benrubi (Jerry)

Guest Star:: Angelo Tiffe (Tom Putnam); Alexandra Billings ("Ms." Mitchell); Charles Duckworth (Mikey); Kendre Berry (Little C); Edwin Morrow (CJ); Columbus Short (Loose); Daniel Farber (Griffin); Thea Emily Nelson (Drive Thru Clerk); Natasha Perez (Alana); Giovannie Pico (Ludlow); Cheyenne Wilbur (Garrity); Camille Winbush (Tisha)

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This episode was dedicated to the memory of Paul Manning, a staff writer for the first three seasons of ER who wrote 13 episodes for the show. edit »
It appeared that most of Abby's scenes were shot in digital video, perhaps for a rawer look and feel. edit »

Ray: Ms. Mitchell, may I ask why you wanted another doctor?
Ms. Mitchell: Because you seem to put on a show, like you're uncomfortable in your own skin. I know that energy all too well. edit »
Lewis: I need to talk to you later about your patient satisfaction scores.
Neela: Is there a problem?
Lewis: Yeah, they suck. edit »
(Luka and Carter are talking about Abby, and why she might have left the hospital)
Carter: Granted, she has been under a lot of pressure lately.
Luka: It's still not like her.
Carter: Again she can also be very emotional.
Luka: Easily hurt, stubborn.
Carter: Then again she might just be going out for a walk.
Lukaism: Yeah probably just blowing off smoke someplace.
Carter: Steam!
Luka: Hmm? edit »
(Susan complains, as Pratt arrives late)
Pratt: You say something?
Susan: You think it's the tone of a woman's voice that makes it easier to ignore?
Abby: Sorry? edit »
Susan: You know we do have a dress code here people. No stains, no tattered clothes, no leather, no piercings got it?
Jerry: You mean visible piercings right? edit »

The title alludes to the notion of being "comfortable in one's own skin", that is at ease with oneself and what one is doing. edit »

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Parricida
member since: May 9, 2007
Skin
The Bottom Line: "Exciting"
From ER to ER ...Continue »
02/29/08 01:18pm | report abuse
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NCIS_4EVER
member since: Aug 12, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
Susan tries to get some respect from the staff at the ER and Abby get�s kidnapped by two gang-members..:/ ...Continue »
04/15/06 08:20am | report abuse
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Dave428
member since: Jun 18, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "Well written"
This episode has Susan facing the tough task of being an authority figure and boss, not a friend to those she works with. Abby, who is having a tough day at work, is kidnapped, and everyone back at the ER wants to know, "Where's Abby?" ...Continue »
06/27/05 02:29pm | report abuse