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Laverne is brain-dead, and her family decides to take her off life support. One by one, the staff say their goodbyes, except Carla, who stoutly refuses to accept what's happening. She consequently finds herself "haunted" by Laverne.
Meanwhile, Jordan gives birth, but Dr. Cox doesn't want to tell anyone because he doesn't want his daughter's birthday to always be associated with Laverne's death. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Dave Tennant

Director:: Victor Nelli Jr.

Stars:: Donald Faison (Dr. Christopher "Chris" Duncan Turk); John C. McGinley (Dr. Percival "Perry" Cox); Judy Reyes (Nurse Carla Espinosa); Ken Jenkins (Dr. Robert "Bob" Kelso); Zach Braff (Dr. John Michael "J.D." Dorian); Sarah Chalke (Dr. Elliot Reid); Neil Flynn (The Janitor)

Recurring Role:: Travis Schuldt (Keith); Jay Kenneth Johnson (Dr. Matthews); Andrew Miller (Jack); Robert Maschio (Dr. Todd Quinlan); Sam Lloyd (Ted Buckland); Mike Schwartz (Lloyd); Nicole Sullivan (Jill Tracy); Aloma Wright (Nurse Laverne Roberts); Christa Miller-Lawrence (Jordan Sullivan)

Guest Star:: Michael Bullard (Man); Deont� Gordon (Deonte); Toshi Toda (Mr. Chung); Jeffrey Hutchinson (Dr. Berman); Keeshan Giles (Lester Roberts)

Carla asks if Dr. Cox had ever been followed around by the memory of someone and he replies no, saying he is a "sane person." This, however, is not true because in "My Screw Up" Ben's memory followed Dr. Cox around for the whole second half of the episode. This encounter is quite similar to that of Carla and Laverne. edit »
Laverne's breathing apparatus was out when Kelso visited her, in when Cox said goodbye, then out again after she was taken off of life support. edit »
When J.D. learns what Dr Cox asked him to do he lip synchs, "Pick up my SON from daycare". However, in the original scene where Dr. Cox asks him what he wants done he never used the word son. Dr. Cox said "Pick up my KID from daycare", which can just about be heard over J.D.'s narration. edit »
In one of the last scenes Dr. Cox says that only four people knew about the baby so Jordan wasn't getting any visits. That was not true because Elliot told everyone about it and many people applauded Dr. Cox when he entered the room. edit »
When Turk and Elliot want to talk to Carla, Elliot takes a seat next to the imaginary Laverne. While talking, Elliot unintentionally touches her with her arm and Laverne's sleeve moves, although this is obviously not possible, because Laverne is a ghost. edit »

Original International Air Dates:
Denmark: April 18, 2007 on TV3 edit »
A special "supersized" episode. edit »
Brendan Frasier was originally supposed to appear as his character Ben Sullivan to reprise his role from "My Screw Up", when Carla asks Dr. Cox if he ever sees spirits of people that died that he misses, and then Nicole Sullivan's character appears. As said in the Podcast, his scheduling made him unable to show up for shooting. edit »

J.D.: I'm on it.
Dr Cox: Like how you picked my son up from daycare?
J.D.: He got home, didn't he?
(cutaway to Lloyd driving Jack and blasting speed metal. Lloyd is screaming along and Jack is air-drumming eagerly)
J.D.: In my defence, some say speed metal can be very soothing. edit »
(After Dr. Cox shaved his head)
Dr. Kelso: Are you on call tonight, or will you be too busy fighting Superman? (Dr. Cox looks at him) Because you look like Lex Luthor.
Dr. Cox: I got it. edit »
Elliot: Someone just had a baby.
Dr. Cox: How do you know?
Elliot: My uterus is glowing. edit »
J.D.: As-t-il une m�re dans la maison? That's French for "is there a momma in the house". Wow, do you look hot for a woman who just got gutted. Can you believe it, Per? Are you with me? You are, I know I am. What's that smell? That's the sweet scent of after-birth. edit »
J.D.: Three quick questions. Did you do that to your head so your baby will think that everyone looks like that? Can I be Godfather? And why is it a secret?
Dr. Cox: I'm going to answer the first two with the same sentence. Stop making dumb jokes. edit »

Janitor: I wanted to share a few words before she passed through the golden doors of Valhalla.

Valhalla in Norse mythology is like the Christian idea of heaven. edit »
Carla: Remember Mr. Chung. He slipped into a coma in 1984 and woke up last month.
Mr. Chung: Hey Ladies! Where's the beef?

"Where's the beef" was a famous Wendy's commerical in the 80's. Mr. Chung is also wearing a red jacket and a white glove that looks like the one that Michael Jackson wore in the early 80's. He is holding a rubix cube that was a big fad in the 80's. edit »
Lex Luthor:
Dr. Kelso makes fun of Dr. Cox's haircut by saying he looks like Lex Luthor. Lex Luthor is a fictional super-villain made by DC Comics. He was Superman's archenemy and was known to have a bald head. edit »

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chovez
member since: Sep 22, 2006
My Long Goodbye (2)
The Bottom Line: "Conclusion"
It was amazing. My second favorite episode. ...Continue »
04/30/08 11:19pm | report abuse
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Taylorboast4
member since: Jan 22, 2008
My Long Goodbye (2)
The Bottom Line: "Tearjerker"
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Why did she have to die. Well she believed in heavan so she's with god now ...Continue »
02/01/08 12:56pm | report abuse
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super_friend21
member since: Mar 10, 2007
My Long Goodbye (2)
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Bittersweet moments in this one. ...Continue »
10/01/07 03:06pm | report abuse
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zekeiscool
member since: Jun 21, 2007
My Long Goodbye (2)
The Bottom Line: "Pivotal"
Now that the death of Laverne is iminant everyone is paying there last respects. Also Jordan is having her C-Section and Dr.Cox doesn't want everyone thinking of the birth of his son with her death. The episode ends with her Death. Carla is with her then. ...Continue »
06/20/07 10:54pm | report abuse
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Bagginski
member since: Nov 11, 2006
My Long Goodbye (2)
The Bottom Line: "Nerve-wracking"
Can't believe she died... ...Continue »
05/29/07 01:37pm | report abuse