One Can Only Hope

Season 9, Episode 6, Aired
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Corday clashes with new surgical resident Paul Nathan regarding his intervention into the treatment of a sickly young woman, Alison, who has signed a "do not resuscitate" order. Abby wonders about the erratic behavior of her visiting brother Eric, and feels conflicted over a nurse's official complaint against Kovac, Abby's former lover. Meanwhile, Pratt comforts Chen after a patient threatens her, and Corday suspects that an unconscious, 14-year-old female patient has been sexually assaulted.moreless
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  • Affecting others around...

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    By Parricida, Jan 15, 2008 Report Abuse
    Corday is first having problems with the new student, as he tries to care and talk and give patient, who is ready to write DNR for herself, a hope and she is ready to fight again. And even thought his illness is making his life hard first, it looks like Cordey finally understand there is some other way too.

    And Eric.. Eric is back in town with new girl and it looks really - he is chaotic, gives no logic answers and.. it looks like troubles with this family will not end soon.

    The ending was great. The dance and Cordey and her student on "L" station. And the case with that young girl, who everyone though was raped... shocking.moreless

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  • Nathan complains to Romano that he is not being given fair treatment by Corday. He proves to her he is a caring physician, but she is still concerned about surgery.

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    By linseyt67, Aug 30, 2006 Report Abuse
    A patient dying from a genetic disease is allowed by Carter to sign a DNR. Her father objects and Nathan spends time with her, changing her mind. Carter is not impressed, although he has to admit that Nathan has good bedside manner skills. Elizabeth finally allows Nathan to be on call, but against her better judgement.

    Luka is suspended due to a nurses complaint. He is pretty upset about it. Abby discusses it with Haleh, as she also thinks it is a little unfair, but Haleh says she will always support another nurse, whatever. Eric shows up with a new girlfriend and Abby is suspicious about his behaviour and him having leave so soon again. She talks to Carter about it, but he wants her to relax. They go on a double date, and all end up line-dancing. It makes you realise how rarely we see the staff let their hair down!

    Pratt and Chen finally get to let their hair down, but are rudely interrupted by Leon coming home, which frightens Chen away.moreless

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    • Previous title: "The Lottery" Edit
    • Music: "Long Time Gone," Dixie Chicks Edit

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    • Romano: (on phone) Excessive therapy, excessive. Alright, how's this for excessive? I had my arm sliced off. I mean, what do I have to do to get full therapy? Do I have to have a pack of wolves come chew my leg off, too? Look, my physical therapist, my orthopedic surgeon, and the chief of staff of the hospital that pays your premium, what's his name again? Oh yeah, that's right, ME, have all determined that I need a minimum of five days a week in order to regain occupational use. (Begins to yell) It's not disability, you nut! I'm still working...Hello...Hello (slams down phone) Coward! Edit
    • (talking about Luka) Romano: So, it's true; you're all suckers for the accent. Edit
    • Patient: I want the American doctor! Elizabeth: Chen's the American doctor! Edit

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