After 9 1/2 years, we finally find out why Weaver uses a cane: congenital hip dysplasia, a birth defect.
Kerry: I hear everything, Mr.Scanlon. Abby: She pretty much does. Kerry: So do we have some hope that this gentleman will be sent upstairs in, let's say, our lifetime? Jake: Ten minutes. Kerry: Thank you. And when you're done with him, do the guy next door. (leaves) Jake: (To Abby) Does she have multiple personalities?
Neela: Uh, Ray. When you get home, take the back stairs. The front ones are kinda frozen. Ray: You didn't shovel? Neela: You're kidding, right? ... Oh, and the kitchen window, I couldn't get it to close all the way. Ray: Meaning...? Neela: Meaning there's snow in the kitchen. A bit of a build up, actually. So you might wanna try turning the oven on and leaving the door open. Ray: So it'll melt? Neela: It's just a suggestion. Abby: She used to be my roommate.
Neela: So it's already an every night kind of thing? Abby: Since he started surgical rotation, yeah. Dubenko is working him pretty hard, and my place is closer to the hospital. Neela: Oh, I see. So sleeping over is basically a convenience. Abby: No, we do like each other. And do you know his real name isn't Jake? It's George. It's actually a kind of funny story. I mean, not "funny" funny, but it's... (Neela gives her a look) Abby: Sorry.
(there's a fight, and Neela picks up a bedpan to use as a weapon) Neela: What the hell am I doing? (Weaver walks by) Weaver: Who's winning? Sam: Neela was about to deck somebody with a bedpan. Jerry: I've always wanted to see something like that. Sam: It's hard to let go of a dream, isn't it, Jerry?
Abby: In what possible universe would I say the words "Let's polka?" Jake: I'm telling you. In your sleep, two nights ago. Look, I'm not making this up. You don't think I was surprised? Abby: I don't talk in my sleep. Jake: How do you know? Abby: Even if I did, I wouldn't say "polka." I wouldn't even say "dance." I don't dance. Well, maybe once when I was a kid, I did the limbo. Jake: Yeah, maybe that was it. Maybe it was the limbo.
Kerry: People are starving, people are being shot at, men are flying planes into buildings, yet the "faithful" are saying, "watch out for those lesbians! They're gonna destroy our god-gifted lives."
Previous title: "Shortness of Breath"
Frances Fisher, who portrays Weaver's mother, is actually only 7 years older than actress Laura Innes.
Sissy Spacek was originally cast as Weaver's mother, Helen Kingsley. However, according to a February 7, 2005 article from TVGuide.com, she dropped out at the last minute due to "scheduling conflicts."
Title: "Just As I Am" Just As I Am is the title of a book by E. Lynn Harris (1994). The novel is the second in a trilogy, and describes the gay and bisexual black community. It is also the title of Billy Graham's 1997 autobiography. Lastly, it is the title of the Christian hymn being rehearsed by the choir when Dr. Weaver slips into the church.
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