Mercy s01e14 Episode Script
I Have a Date
you're like a roller coaster you got heavy metal wings you could make a dead man scream you're like a roller coaster [sobbing.]
Here.
Thank you.
Look, Gillian, I get that this is incredibly awkward.
But you have to believe me, Chris and I-- That kiss just happened.
I'm so sorry.
We didn't mean to hurt you.
He didn't tell you about the kiss, did he? My grandmother died this morning.
[gasps.]
I'm so sorry.
Was it unexpected? [elevator dings.]
You're a bitch, you know that? you're like a roller coaster Nine courses? Yeah, it's their tasting menu.
It's supposed to be amazing.
One of them is sea urchin.
Bet you've never had sea urchin.
Oh, come on, it's Valentine's Day.
I just want to do something special.
What about Mike's party at Delaney's? How is that different from every other night? Okay.
I didn't think you'd be Such a big Valentine's Day person.
Why? Two months ago, You said Christmas is for suckers.
I thought I detected a theme.
Besides, I thought it'd be fun To make dinner at home tonight.
Are we just gonna make dinner at home Every night for the rest of our lives? I only know how to make three things.
You want to order in then? No! I want to get out of the house.
Okay, okay, we'll go to the stupid restaurant.
Calm down.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Sorry.
Got it.
Mm.
All right.
[cell phone beeping.]
Paul.
Hey.
Who's Paul? No, don't take her to the E.
R.
Go straight to radiology And have them do a chest X-ray, And then meet me on the fifth floor.
Okay, I'll see you in a bit.
Lauren's having trouble breathing.
I got to go.
Oh.
Happy Valentine's Day.
[phone ringing.]
Jeez, Chloe, who died? Mr.
Fuller.
Hey, relax.
It wasn't like it was your fault.
You're not cancer.
Maybe I am.
I mean, every patient I have seems to die.
I mean, even Sharra Okay, you know what, You need a break.
Oh, here, look, it's the new Us Weekly.
"most romantic celebrity Valentine gestures ever.
" Huh? Yeah.
Ooh, look what else I have.
Watermelon bubblicious.
[makes silly noises.]
There we go.
That's right.
Now let's see who did wear it best, huh? Hey, you, freshman dance, I need you to empty Miss Woods' bile drain.
She'll be there in a sec.
Excuse me? Do we suddenly not have patients? Did the rapture happen and I missed it? Look, she's had a rough day, okay? She's taking a break.
Her patient died.
Oh, my God, you're kidding me.
Somebody died here? What do we do? Has that ever happened before? It's a hospital.
People come here to die.
If you're uncomfortable with that, You should get a job somewhere else.
I hear build-a-bear is hiring.
That make you feel good? Being a dick to a sad nurse? Careful, nurse toughie.
Hey, you don't have to talk to him like that, Okay? Why do you always have to be such a jerk all the time? By the way, you're not even our boss.
So step off.
Technically, you're right, I suppose.
Excuse me.
Hello, Helen.
Hey, listen, I was just down in the E.
R.
They're down five nurses.
Do you think we have the staffing up here To help them out? Oh.
Fantastic.
[hip-hop music.]
[elevator dings.]
Hey.
Nurse, I've got my stool sample.
Bring it to the window.
Nurse, there are CIA assassins after me.
We have to find a safe house.
They can help you at the window.
[groans.]
don't feed the animals.
Okay.
We were told to report down here.
Great.
Head back and find Grace.
She's the nurse manager.
Hey.
Uh-uh.
You step out, you're back at the end of the line.
You people can kiss my ass.
And you have a nice day too, sir.
What just happened? We have been reassigned.
move forward, fall back life is like that and we're just getting started one thing's for sure there ain't no remedy if you want to get right then you better get right with me hey, hey if you want to get right then you'd better get right with me better get right with me [coughs violently.]
Lauren, I know you feel like you can't breathe, But you're gonna have to try and calm yourself, okay? We're gonna take care of you.
She's been running a fever since last night.
It looks like she has pneumonia.
She's been aspirating her food.
I have her on a soft diet.
She sneaks Doritos at night.
I crave junk food when I'm depressed.
Dr.
Harris, what do I need to do to get out of here? Well, I'm afraid you're stuck here for a few days.
I'm gonna put you on an I.
V.
antibiotic.
Mrs.
Kempton, I also think it's time To insert a feeding tube.
Hey, you're gonna get more calories, And it's gonna help keep you healthier for longer.
It's a simple procedure.
You could do it today.
I'll speak with Dr.
Briggs.
Fine.
Great.
I'll see if I can get the procedure room For this afternoon.
Hey, it's Sonia.
You guys have time for a g-tube this afternoon? Great.
Thanks.
Hey.
Have you seen Chris? No.
Why do you look crazy? He broke up with Gillian.
Actually, I did.
For him.
On accident.
I have to find him before Before what? You want to control this? You can't.
It's done.
She knows.
Now she's gonna go yell at Chris.
It is not your problem.
He's all yours now.
You're right.
Yes, I am.
Stop smiling.
It looks weird on you.
Hey, why didn't you ever tell me That guys pee with the door open? Oh, because if women knew that, Nobody would ever move in together.
Yeah, well, thanks for having my back, friend.
What is wrong with you? What is wrong with me is that two weeks ago I got evicted, and now I'm living With this really great guy, And it's like, game over.
We're gonna get married, have a bunch of babies, Live on a cop and nurse's salary For the rest of our lives.
Shopping at Costco, Taking vacations at the shore, Then finally, after 30 years, Pay off the mortgage.
Hooray.
They got a great deal on a hot dog and soda at Costco.
It's like $1.
50.
Where's Angel? Hmm.
Angel, I heard they were sending you down.
Welcome back to the E.
R.
, baby.
New grad? Yes, ma'am.
We're sure on preceptors.
Angel, she's following you.
We've got some new protocols.
At triage, you'll take vitals And assess the patient's acuity using a five-point scale.
Five is a heart attack.
One is a splinter.
Fours and fives come right back.
Everyone else sits.
First rule to triage: Don't let them die in the waiting room.
Does that happen? If you screw up.
Where do you need us? Everywhere.
Mr.
Simms.
Your labs came back okay, So you're cleared for the O.
R.
At 1:00 pm Do you have any last-minute questions? Yeah, you think I actually need this surgery? Well, Mr.
Simms, we've been over this.
You have an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
There's a 50% chance of rupture in the next year.
If that happens, you'll bleed to death in minutes.
So, yeah, I think you need the surgery.
But I was talking to this other doc.
Briggs.
I think that's his name.
Briggs.
And he said he had this tube thingy He could stick in the artery of my leg.
A stent.
Yeah.
That's it.
A stent.
He said no surgery, just a stent, And I can walk out of here tomorrow.
A stent is a fairly new device.
No one's sure how long they last.
They can move around and cause blood clots.
The open surgery has a much better track record.
Well, I'm kind of liking the sound of this stent deal.
Okay.
I'll talk it over with Dr.
Briggs, And we'll come up with the best recommendation.
Thanks, doc.
Okay.
[electronic beeping.]
Hey, Briggs.
What the hell do you think you're doing Poaching my patient? Excuse me? Herb Simms.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Did you talk to him? I thought he should know all of his options.
You want to discuss a case, You talk to me and not the patient.
This guy was pre-opped, on the schedule, Consented for surgery.
Informed consent means you went over all the options With Mr.
Simms, and I think you skipped one.
Briggs.
My way has a 90% success rate.
Yours? Don't be afraid of science, Chris.
Actually has nothing to do with science.
It has to do with protocol.
There's a way things are done around here.
Oh, really, Chris? Is there? Is there really a way things are done around here? Like sleeping with two of your coworkers at the same time? Gillian.
Gillian, wait.
I'm sorry you found out this way, But first of all, Veronica and I are not sleeping together.
I wouldn't do that to you.
I wanted to talk to you this morning.
But I knew that you were dealing with the death of Nana.
Don't you use my Bana as an excuse.
You were using me, you son of a bitch.
And I gave you every opportunity To take me out of the game.
You know, it's probably a good thing I snaked your patient.
Because now you have all the time in world To deal with this mess.
I'm gonna get a soda.
You want anything? You get the vanco? Yup.
One gram over 90 minutes.
And you drew Agatha's cultures? You're really enjoying this, aren't you? Do you need a shaving kit? No thanks, baby.
Girl, I'm not one to give advice, But you got to spruce it up.
You looking more like a hagatha than Agatha.
My boys like me this way.
Makes 'em feel dangerous.
Right, baby? Payne, Garcia, your six minutes with miss thing are up.
I need you out here.
Got something good for you, Chloe.
Special case for your first day.
We need to do an extraction.
Really, Grace? That's just mean.
Is that a bowling pin? How--why would you put a bowling pin-- Well, it is Valentine's day.
Good luck.
Seriously.
How? Huh.
You've been so wonderful, Veronica.
Thank you so much For taking such good care of me.
Oh, you are so welcome.
We're gonna miss you.
All right.
Flash is on.
We're focusing.
One, two, say cheese.
Both: Cheese.
Wait.
I'm taking a movie.
Fran, why am I taking a movie? Hey, did you want to get in there? Ah, yeah, yeah.
I'll get in there.
oh, ain't it hard to be in love Okay.
love Great.
Done.
Thanks a lot.
Bye.
And thanks for everything.
Buh-bye.
no, I never really saw you coming you were my imagination you were my hopeless dream I never meant to say it's over I never meant to let you leave Hi.
Hi.
I'm sorry I broke up with your girlfriend for you.
It's okay.
Is it? I really didn't mean to hurt anybody's feelings.
I-I know.
It's awful, but don't beat yourself up.
It's my fault.
I should have told her sooner.
But it's over.
Really? Of course.
Really.
What are you doing tonight? Oh, they're having this thing at Delaney's.
Everybody was gonna go.
Do you remember that little italian place That you told me about? The one with the little white lights and giant meatballs? Miselli's.
Yeah.
I want to take you there.
Tonight.
But tonight is I know.
You can wear a pretty dress.
I'm gonna wear a suit.
Yeah.
That sounds nice.
I'll pick you up at 8:00.
At my parent's hou-- How about I meet you there? Okay.
It's a date.
It's a date.
Got it.
You did not.
Mm-hmm.
He was scheduled for surgery.
Yeah.
Foreign bodies that big never come out.
I see what you're saying, But I just asked him to relax.
We did some visualization, And he just loosened right up.
Oh, my God.
You're the butt whisperer.
She is.
She's the butt whisperer.
Maybe I should have my own show.
Okay, you two, we need your help in triage.
Get your asses in the cage.
The cage? Behind the bulletproof glass.
[phone rings.]
What's this? This guy took pictures of all the metro stations in Paris.
I saw it, and I thought of you.
Oh.
You didn't have to do that.
Yes, I did.
And it's not enough.
But I wanted to say thank you For being there today.
I don't know what I would have done-- Anyway, um, it's been really hard, And my mom and I haven't always gotten along.
But things have been a lot better, And I think that's because of you.
So thank you.
You're welcome.
And happy Valentine's Day.
Oh, yeah.
What are you doing? Spending the night in a stairwell, I guess.
I don't want my mom to be alone.
Oh.
Well, you can sleep in the crash room.
It's bunk beds, but it's private.
Yeah, I'll let everybody know.
Great.
Thank you.
Sure.
Is that the son? You didn't tell me he was cute.
You think he's cute? Didn't notice.
Hey, where are you going? Klowden let me go early.
I have a date.
With? Yup.
Oh, my God.
I know.
Don't wear the purple dress.
No.
Okay.
Oh, God, I hate everything in here.
[hums.]
Honey.
If you want a drink, just say so.
You don't have to go banging all around, Looking for your stash.
My what? What are you even-- I'm looking for that dress That I wore to Colleen's wedding.
I took that to the dry cleaner's.
You what? Why is it at the dry cleaner? Why do you touch my things? It had a little gook on the butt.
How did that get on there anyway? Mom.
What? [groans.]
why do you need it tonight? I've got plans.
Are you going to Mike's thing at Delaney's? No.
Well, what then? Well, if you must know, which clearly you do, I have a date.
Date? With Chris.
The doctor from Iraq.
Look, I am really happy about this.
It's like our first real date.
And it's Valentine's Day.
And I just really want to feel pretty For a change, and I need that dress, So can you please, please, please Help me out here.
It's brite spot cleaners.
I'll find the ticket.
Honey, have a good time.
And for God's sake, wear some hose.
Your legs are like paste.
I'm gonna be late.
[dialing.]
Hey, Chris, it's me.
I'm just running a little behind here.
Gotta make one quick stop on the way, But I am I'm really excited to see you.
Bye.
I understand you're not feeling well, But how long have you had chest pain? About two years.
What made you come in today? I had the day off.
Do you have a urine sample, sir? Yeah, it's right here.
What's this for anyway? I have to do a tox screen.
What? No.
No, no, no.
Nobody said anything about a tox screen.
Sir, you're on parole.
I have to do a tox screen.
No, no, no, seriously.
Just don't worry about it.
I have to have this analyzed.
No, no, forget it.
Give it back! Wha! Oh, my God, he drank his pee! He just drank his pee! Next.
Are you CIA? Who sent you? What the hell? I know what you're thinking.
Do not mess with me.
I know what you thinking.
Don't mess with me.
I'll take you apart.
[beating.]
Why isn't someone doing something? Where's the security guard? Out to lunch or something.
Somebody call security.
Oh, crap.
Takes 'em five, ten minutes usually.
Just hang tight.
I'll go get an order for haldol.
Ten minutes? That guy's gonna be dead in ten minutes.
Security to triage now! [grunting.]
we have to do something.
Give me a stick.
[shouting.]
Give me a stick! What? [crashing.]
Chloe! Chloe! Stop.
We need security right now.
[grunting.]
[buzzer.]
He's over there.
Get him.
Stay back.
Chloe, you okay? [stun gun surging.]
It's okay.
You're gonna be okay.
We're gonna take good care of you.
I need a gurney! I need a gurney! The chair leg collapsed his lung.
Call RT, we need to re-expand.
I'm in.
Bag him and prep a chest tube.
How fast? Perfect.
[beeping.]
bp's 80 over 50.
Copy that.
I got two units going on the rapid infuser.
Follow up with ffp and platelets.
Ten blade.
Need a vent? Just keep bagging for now.
Got it.
Everybody ready? Curved kelly.
Thora-seal is ready.
[impact sound.]
[beeping.]
Systolic's down to 60.
Transfusing as fast as I can here.
Oh! Just keep pressure on it.
He needs the O.
R.
I doubt he'll make it up there.
Guys, pressure's not working.
We need more blood.
Get a foley in the hole.
What? You want a urine catheter? Stick it in the wound.
It puts pressure on the inside.
Take over the infuser.
I haven't been oriented on it.
Okay, then listen to me.
You pick up the foley and test the balloon.
Balloon's good.
So go for it.
How far? Just enough to get the job done.
Bleeding stopped.
[exhales.]
Bleeding stopped.
Nice work.
Pressure's better at 90 systolic.
Let's get him up.
Thoracic's ready in o.
R.
Two.
Is he gonna make it? He made it out those doors alive.
Down here, that's a win.
Is that where the feeding tube is gonna go? Yeah.
Right there.
Three times a day, you'll get your high-calorie supplement.
And you won't have to worry about choking.
Or tasting.
Does the tube come out? No.
We just clamp the ends, So your stomach juices don't squirt out.
My stomach juices don't come out? I changed my mind.
I don't want this.
No, thank you.
Hey, hey, let's calm down.
Hey.
Get your hand off my stomach.
Get away from me.
I said I don't want this.
Can we just get a minute? Yeah.
Take a minute.
Lauren.
Lauren, you have to do this.
This is happening so fast.
I thought I had more time.
You do.
Everything's gonna shut down.
I'll be trapped in my body, Unable to move or speak.
And I'll be all alone.
And it's starting, Sonia.
It's starting now.
I'm scared.
So scared.
Lauren, I am so sorry.
And I know it's scary, But I can tell you two things.
Okay? One, this feeding tube Will help you stay healthy.
I know.
And two, I will be there for you.
I promise.
Can I hold you to that? Yes.
We totally saved that guy's life In, like, five minutes.
I'm, like, flying off adrenaline right now.
Uh-huh, yeah, we are.
Come on.
Party's already started.
You know, maybe some tequila would even you out.
Yeah.
Totally.
We're gonna tear it up.
Yeah.
Ew.
E.
R.
Fashion tip--peroxide will totally get out the blood.
You know, I think I'm done with the flowers.
[doorbell chimes.]
We're closing.
Okay, I just need the bathroom key.
Sure, so I'll give you that, And then you can go in there and so some drugs Or you can steal the toilet paper like everybody else.
Restroom's for customers only.
I'll have a maple bar.
Good choice.
Oh, $5 minimum for cards.
Or you could buy a dozen for $10.
25.
Just charge me $5 for the maple bar And give me the bathroom key.
[silently.]
whatever.
Please.
I don't think this is such a good idea.
I mean, it's not like it's gonna even have time to work.
My legs look like paste.
I just want to look pretty.
Can you please be supportive? All right, fine.
Okay, here's what you do.
Hold the can six inches away from your leg.
Mist, do not spray it in a straight line, Do not go over the same area more than once, And don't touch anything until it's dry.
Cold.
Very cold.
Oh, suck it up.
You were in iraq.
Hey, is Chris getting any action tonight? No.
Not tonight.
Probably not tonight.
Slut.
Where are you guys going? Oh, this place I read about in the city.
If Nick ever gets here.
Well, have fun, okay? Nick's a good guy.
I know he's a good guy.
Good.
Anything else? No.
I gotta go.
I still gotta figure out this hair situation.
Gotcha.
Okay.
[doorbell rings.]
[muffled conversation.]
[crash.]
ooh, mama, mama ooh, mama, mama where's your daddy tonight? ooh, mama, mama ooh, mama, mama Hey, how the hell you get that damn safe open, bitch? It's in the desk.
The combination's in the desk.
Let me take a look.
I'm a nurse, okay? [clatter.]
I'm sorry about the maple bar.
It's okay.
It's okay.
[rock music.]
three words and you're gone Hey.
What ya having? Three shots of tequila.
Make it four.
Hey, what are you doing here? Where's detective appealing? Late.
This place is packed.
Brilliant to have singles night on Valentine's Day.
I like it.
Figured I couldn't be the only one without a date.
Hit me again.
All right.
On the house.
Have fun.
Prefer an aged cognac.
Drink it.
If I do, can I leave? Nope.
What are you doing? Flirting.
[laughter.]
Do you see this? This is the most amazing thing in the world.
This is the face of confidence.
Well, are you gonna be like this from now on? Hey.
Your date's here.
Can we talk outside? So where were you? A guy ran on me today.
I had to jump a freaking fence to catch him.
Yeah, well, we missed our reservation.
We'll have dinner someplace else.
It's Valentine's Day, Nick.
Everywhere else is booked.
So there's no dinner, and there's no date, And tonight is just like every other night.
We'll have dinner here.
It's no big deal.
We're together.
Isn't that all that matters? Sometimes other things do matter, Nick.
Sometimes what I want matters.
Even if you think it's stupid Or frivolous or pointless.
I'm allowed to want things.
I'm allowed to want more.
Okay, what are we talking about right now? 'cause you just lost me.
I need some space.
Space? You need space 'cause I was late for dinner? Where are you going, Sonia? Just don't wait up.
Don't worry.
I won't.
[rock music.]
you'll never really know The bleeding's stopped.
I'm dizzy.
Okay.
[clatter.]
Hang in there.
I see you dancing circles in my mind is this love I've found again or is this love for the first time I see you dancing circles in my mind All right.
That's enough of that.
Now come with me, dear.
Is that your dad? No.
God! What are you doing? He's nice.
He teaches deaf kids.
Yeah, he doesn't teach deaf kids, Chloe.
It's time to go home.
Why? Because that's how you get crabs, Chloe.
Thank you, Angel.
Call me.
[grunts.]
That's it.
That's it.
You! All right.
Let's go now.
I don't like him.
Coming through.
Choo-choo.
you make me feel so alive the things you say and do and I love to sit and dream 'cause you make them all come true I see you dancing circles in my mind is this love I've found again or is this love for the first time Hi.
I don't think we were actually formally introduced.
I'm Dr.
-- Yeah, I know who you are.
And you saw me get dumped today.
So, I think we are beyond formalities.
Call me Gillian.
Okay.
Gillian.
You can do a lot better than that slasher.
That's funny.
So you're the guy that can deploy An expandable heart valve percutaneously, right? Yeah.
I'm the guy.
You hungry? Yeah, I could eat.
Wanna go grab a steak? is this love I've found again or is this love for the first time I'll tell you all about doing an epicardial ablation To cure booth parkinson white.
I can see you dancing circles in my mind is this love I've found again You're on.
We need a phone.
You're gonna be okay.
I'll come right back.
[clatter.]
[dialing.]
[ringing.]
No, no, no, no.
Shh.
Hey! Who the hell are you? I said, "who the hell are you?" I was in the bathroom.
Give me that.
You fixed her leg? I'm a nurse.
You're gonna help me find The combination to the safe.
Go.
Okay.
Go! [door opens.]
Hey.
What are you doing here? Is everything okay? Oh, yeah, everything's fine.
Okay.
Nice dress.
Why did you give me that book? I don't know.
I guess I think you should go to Paris.
There's a whole world out there.
You deserve to see it.
Why are you being so nice to me? You're gonna make me say it? It's weird to be hitting on you With everything that's going on.
But I think you're great.
it's not a lesson learned unless you care to get it wrong everything you've had before is everything that you have ever needed Where is she? What? Veronica.
Is she here? No.
I haven't seen Veronica in a week.
What are you even doing here, man? We had plans.
Tonight? Yeah, tonight.
She didn't show? It's not like that.
No? What's it like then? I'll talk to you later, man.
Right.
I'll see ya.
Hey! Hey, you! Can I get a drink or what? Yeah, sure.
No problem.
Where is it? It's here.
It's here.
It's got to be here.
It's gotta be here.
Got it.
Got it.
It's taped to the back of the stapler.
Open it then.
Open it! All right.
Right or left? How the hell should I know? It's usually right first and then left That's how our lockers were in high school.
You go to school around here? I grew up in Weehawken.
Zero.
I didn't catch your name, by the way.
I'm Veronica.
Listen, Deanna, the clerk out there, She's gonna be okay.
This doesn't have to get any worse.
You didn't kill anybody.
You can just take the money and leave us here.
And we won't say anything.
This can all be over.
I promise.
[safe unlocks.]
Please let me go check on her.
Please.
She needs me.
Go.
yeah, kids got the beat Deanna.
What's going on here? She's lost a lot of blood.
We need to call the paramedics.
Is she dead? No, she's still got a pulse.
She ain't moving.
She ain't breathing.
Open your eyes! She's in shock.
She's unconscious.
That's all.
She's dead.
She's dead.
She's okay.
Just take the money and go.
You lied to me.
Everything's gonna be okay.
Stop lying to me! we got the beat we know you can dance to the beat we got the beat jumpin' round and round and round we got the beat we got the beat we got the beat we got the beat [gunshots.]
we got the beat we got the beat What is your emergency? Dispatch, I have a double run.
Victim number one--female.
Large-caliber gunshot wound to the femoral artery And flank at approximately 20:10.
Exsanguinated over four liters of blood.
No signs of life.
Victim number two--male.
Multiple gunshot wounds To the torso at approximately No spontaneous respirations.
No palpable pulse.
Requesting evac of both casualties immediately.
Okay, ma'am, stay with me.
I'm sending paramedics.
Here.
Thank you.
Look, Gillian, I get that this is incredibly awkward.
But you have to believe me, Chris and I-- That kiss just happened.
I'm so sorry.
We didn't mean to hurt you.
He didn't tell you about the kiss, did he? My grandmother died this morning.
[gasps.]
I'm so sorry.
Was it unexpected? [elevator dings.]
You're a bitch, you know that? you're like a roller coaster Nine courses? Yeah, it's their tasting menu.
It's supposed to be amazing.
One of them is sea urchin.
Bet you've never had sea urchin.
Oh, come on, it's Valentine's Day.
I just want to do something special.
What about Mike's party at Delaney's? How is that different from every other night? Okay.
I didn't think you'd be Such a big Valentine's Day person.
Why? Two months ago, You said Christmas is for suckers.
I thought I detected a theme.
Besides, I thought it'd be fun To make dinner at home tonight.
Are we just gonna make dinner at home Every night for the rest of our lives? I only know how to make three things.
You want to order in then? No! I want to get out of the house.
Okay, okay, we'll go to the stupid restaurant.
Calm down.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Sorry.
Got it.
Mm.
All right.
[cell phone beeping.]
Paul.
Hey.
Who's Paul? No, don't take her to the E.
R.
Go straight to radiology And have them do a chest X-ray, And then meet me on the fifth floor.
Okay, I'll see you in a bit.
Lauren's having trouble breathing.
I got to go.
Oh.
Happy Valentine's Day.
[phone ringing.]
Jeez, Chloe, who died? Mr.
Fuller.
Hey, relax.
It wasn't like it was your fault.
You're not cancer.
Maybe I am.
I mean, every patient I have seems to die.
I mean, even Sharra Okay, you know what, You need a break.
Oh, here, look, it's the new Us Weekly.
"most romantic celebrity Valentine gestures ever.
" Huh? Yeah.
Ooh, look what else I have.
Watermelon bubblicious.
[makes silly noises.]
There we go.
That's right.
Now let's see who did wear it best, huh? Hey, you, freshman dance, I need you to empty Miss Woods' bile drain.
She'll be there in a sec.
Excuse me? Do we suddenly not have patients? Did the rapture happen and I missed it? Look, she's had a rough day, okay? She's taking a break.
Her patient died.
Oh, my God, you're kidding me.
Somebody died here? What do we do? Has that ever happened before? It's a hospital.
People come here to die.
If you're uncomfortable with that, You should get a job somewhere else.
I hear build-a-bear is hiring.
That make you feel good? Being a dick to a sad nurse? Careful, nurse toughie.
Hey, you don't have to talk to him like that, Okay? Why do you always have to be such a jerk all the time? By the way, you're not even our boss.
So step off.
Technically, you're right, I suppose.
Excuse me.
Hello, Helen.
Hey, listen, I was just down in the E.
R.
They're down five nurses.
Do you think we have the staffing up here To help them out? Oh.
Fantastic.
[hip-hop music.]
[elevator dings.]
Hey.
Nurse, I've got my stool sample.
Bring it to the window.
Nurse, there are CIA assassins after me.
We have to find a safe house.
They can help you at the window.
[groans.]
don't feed the animals.
Okay.
We were told to report down here.
Great.
Head back and find Grace.
She's the nurse manager.
Hey.
Uh-uh.
You step out, you're back at the end of the line.
You people can kiss my ass.
And you have a nice day too, sir.
What just happened? We have been reassigned.
move forward, fall back life is like that and we're just getting started one thing's for sure there ain't no remedy if you want to get right then you better get right with me hey, hey if you want to get right then you'd better get right with me better get right with me [coughs violently.]
Lauren, I know you feel like you can't breathe, But you're gonna have to try and calm yourself, okay? We're gonna take care of you.
She's been running a fever since last night.
It looks like she has pneumonia.
She's been aspirating her food.
I have her on a soft diet.
She sneaks Doritos at night.
I crave junk food when I'm depressed.
Dr.
Harris, what do I need to do to get out of here? Well, I'm afraid you're stuck here for a few days.
I'm gonna put you on an I.
V.
antibiotic.
Mrs.
Kempton, I also think it's time To insert a feeding tube.
Hey, you're gonna get more calories, And it's gonna help keep you healthier for longer.
It's a simple procedure.
You could do it today.
I'll speak with Dr.
Briggs.
Fine.
Great.
I'll see if I can get the procedure room For this afternoon.
Hey, it's Sonia.
You guys have time for a g-tube this afternoon? Great.
Thanks.
Hey.
Have you seen Chris? No.
Why do you look crazy? He broke up with Gillian.
Actually, I did.
For him.
On accident.
I have to find him before Before what? You want to control this? You can't.
It's done.
She knows.
Now she's gonna go yell at Chris.
It is not your problem.
He's all yours now.
You're right.
Yes, I am.
Stop smiling.
It looks weird on you.
Hey, why didn't you ever tell me That guys pee with the door open? Oh, because if women knew that, Nobody would ever move in together.
Yeah, well, thanks for having my back, friend.
What is wrong with you? What is wrong with me is that two weeks ago I got evicted, and now I'm living With this really great guy, And it's like, game over.
We're gonna get married, have a bunch of babies, Live on a cop and nurse's salary For the rest of our lives.
Shopping at Costco, Taking vacations at the shore, Then finally, after 30 years, Pay off the mortgage.
Hooray.
They got a great deal on a hot dog and soda at Costco.
It's like $1.
50.
Where's Angel? Hmm.
Angel, I heard they were sending you down.
Welcome back to the E.
R.
, baby.
New grad? Yes, ma'am.
We're sure on preceptors.
Angel, she's following you.
We've got some new protocols.
At triage, you'll take vitals And assess the patient's acuity using a five-point scale.
Five is a heart attack.
One is a splinter.
Fours and fives come right back.
Everyone else sits.
First rule to triage: Don't let them die in the waiting room.
Does that happen? If you screw up.
Where do you need us? Everywhere.
Mr.
Simms.
Your labs came back okay, So you're cleared for the O.
R.
At 1:00 pm Do you have any last-minute questions? Yeah, you think I actually need this surgery? Well, Mr.
Simms, we've been over this.
You have an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
There's a 50% chance of rupture in the next year.
If that happens, you'll bleed to death in minutes.
So, yeah, I think you need the surgery.
But I was talking to this other doc.
Briggs.
I think that's his name.
Briggs.
And he said he had this tube thingy He could stick in the artery of my leg.
A stent.
Yeah.
That's it.
A stent.
He said no surgery, just a stent, And I can walk out of here tomorrow.
A stent is a fairly new device.
No one's sure how long they last.
They can move around and cause blood clots.
The open surgery has a much better track record.
Well, I'm kind of liking the sound of this stent deal.
Okay.
I'll talk it over with Dr.
Briggs, And we'll come up with the best recommendation.
Thanks, doc.
Okay.
[electronic beeping.]
Hey, Briggs.
What the hell do you think you're doing Poaching my patient? Excuse me? Herb Simms.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Did you talk to him? I thought he should know all of his options.
You want to discuss a case, You talk to me and not the patient.
This guy was pre-opped, on the schedule, Consented for surgery.
Informed consent means you went over all the options With Mr.
Simms, and I think you skipped one.
Briggs.
My way has a 90% success rate.
Yours? Don't be afraid of science, Chris.
Actually has nothing to do with science.
It has to do with protocol.
There's a way things are done around here.
Oh, really, Chris? Is there? Is there really a way things are done around here? Like sleeping with two of your coworkers at the same time? Gillian.
Gillian, wait.
I'm sorry you found out this way, But first of all, Veronica and I are not sleeping together.
I wouldn't do that to you.
I wanted to talk to you this morning.
But I knew that you were dealing with the death of Nana.
Don't you use my Bana as an excuse.
You were using me, you son of a bitch.
And I gave you every opportunity To take me out of the game.
You know, it's probably a good thing I snaked your patient.
Because now you have all the time in world To deal with this mess.
I'm gonna get a soda.
You want anything? You get the vanco? Yup.
One gram over 90 minutes.
And you drew Agatha's cultures? You're really enjoying this, aren't you? Do you need a shaving kit? No thanks, baby.
Girl, I'm not one to give advice, But you got to spruce it up.
You looking more like a hagatha than Agatha.
My boys like me this way.
Makes 'em feel dangerous.
Right, baby? Payne, Garcia, your six minutes with miss thing are up.
I need you out here.
Got something good for you, Chloe.
Special case for your first day.
We need to do an extraction.
Really, Grace? That's just mean.
Is that a bowling pin? How--why would you put a bowling pin-- Well, it is Valentine's day.
Good luck.
Seriously.
How? Huh.
You've been so wonderful, Veronica.
Thank you so much For taking such good care of me.
Oh, you are so welcome.
We're gonna miss you.
All right.
Flash is on.
We're focusing.
One, two, say cheese.
Both: Cheese.
Wait.
I'm taking a movie.
Fran, why am I taking a movie? Hey, did you want to get in there? Ah, yeah, yeah.
I'll get in there.
oh, ain't it hard to be in love Okay.
love Great.
Done.
Thanks a lot.
Bye.
And thanks for everything.
Buh-bye.
no, I never really saw you coming you were my imagination you were my hopeless dream I never meant to say it's over I never meant to let you leave Hi.
Hi.
I'm sorry I broke up with your girlfriend for you.
It's okay.
Is it? I really didn't mean to hurt anybody's feelings.
I-I know.
It's awful, but don't beat yourself up.
It's my fault.
I should have told her sooner.
But it's over.
Really? Of course.
Really.
What are you doing tonight? Oh, they're having this thing at Delaney's.
Everybody was gonna go.
Do you remember that little italian place That you told me about? The one with the little white lights and giant meatballs? Miselli's.
Yeah.
I want to take you there.
Tonight.
But tonight is I know.
You can wear a pretty dress.
I'm gonna wear a suit.
Yeah.
That sounds nice.
I'll pick you up at 8:00.
At my parent's hou-- How about I meet you there? Okay.
It's a date.
It's a date.
Got it.
You did not.
Mm-hmm.
He was scheduled for surgery.
Yeah.
Foreign bodies that big never come out.
I see what you're saying, But I just asked him to relax.
We did some visualization, And he just loosened right up.
Oh, my God.
You're the butt whisperer.
She is.
She's the butt whisperer.
Maybe I should have my own show.
Okay, you two, we need your help in triage.
Get your asses in the cage.
The cage? Behind the bulletproof glass.
[phone rings.]
What's this? This guy took pictures of all the metro stations in Paris.
I saw it, and I thought of you.
Oh.
You didn't have to do that.
Yes, I did.
And it's not enough.
But I wanted to say thank you For being there today.
I don't know what I would have done-- Anyway, um, it's been really hard, And my mom and I haven't always gotten along.
But things have been a lot better, And I think that's because of you.
So thank you.
You're welcome.
And happy Valentine's Day.
Oh, yeah.
What are you doing? Spending the night in a stairwell, I guess.
I don't want my mom to be alone.
Oh.
Well, you can sleep in the crash room.
It's bunk beds, but it's private.
Yeah, I'll let everybody know.
Great.
Thank you.
Sure.
Is that the son? You didn't tell me he was cute.
You think he's cute? Didn't notice.
Hey, where are you going? Klowden let me go early.
I have a date.
With? Yup.
Oh, my God.
I know.
Don't wear the purple dress.
No.
Okay.
Oh, God, I hate everything in here.
[hums.]
Honey.
If you want a drink, just say so.
You don't have to go banging all around, Looking for your stash.
My what? What are you even-- I'm looking for that dress That I wore to Colleen's wedding.
I took that to the dry cleaner's.
You what? Why is it at the dry cleaner? Why do you touch my things? It had a little gook on the butt.
How did that get on there anyway? Mom.
What? [groans.]
why do you need it tonight? I've got plans.
Are you going to Mike's thing at Delaney's? No.
Well, what then? Well, if you must know, which clearly you do, I have a date.
Date? With Chris.
The doctor from Iraq.
Look, I am really happy about this.
It's like our first real date.
And it's Valentine's Day.
And I just really want to feel pretty For a change, and I need that dress, So can you please, please, please Help me out here.
It's brite spot cleaners.
I'll find the ticket.
Honey, have a good time.
And for God's sake, wear some hose.
Your legs are like paste.
I'm gonna be late.
[dialing.]
Hey, Chris, it's me.
I'm just running a little behind here.
Gotta make one quick stop on the way, But I am I'm really excited to see you.
Bye.
I understand you're not feeling well, But how long have you had chest pain? About two years.
What made you come in today? I had the day off.
Do you have a urine sample, sir? Yeah, it's right here.
What's this for anyway? I have to do a tox screen.
What? No.
No, no, no.
Nobody said anything about a tox screen.
Sir, you're on parole.
I have to do a tox screen.
No, no, no, seriously.
Just don't worry about it.
I have to have this analyzed.
No, no, forget it.
Give it back! Wha! Oh, my God, he drank his pee! He just drank his pee! Next.
Are you CIA? Who sent you? What the hell? I know what you're thinking.
Do not mess with me.
I know what you thinking.
Don't mess with me.
I'll take you apart.
[beating.]
Why isn't someone doing something? Where's the security guard? Out to lunch or something.
Somebody call security.
Oh, crap.
Takes 'em five, ten minutes usually.
Just hang tight.
I'll go get an order for haldol.
Ten minutes? That guy's gonna be dead in ten minutes.
Security to triage now! [grunting.]
we have to do something.
Give me a stick.
[shouting.]
Give me a stick! What? [crashing.]
Chloe! Chloe! Stop.
We need security right now.
[grunting.]
[buzzer.]
He's over there.
Get him.
Stay back.
Chloe, you okay? [stun gun surging.]
It's okay.
You're gonna be okay.
We're gonna take good care of you.
I need a gurney! I need a gurney! The chair leg collapsed his lung.
Call RT, we need to re-expand.
I'm in.
Bag him and prep a chest tube.
How fast? Perfect.
[beeping.]
bp's 80 over 50.
Copy that.
I got two units going on the rapid infuser.
Follow up with ffp and platelets.
Ten blade.
Need a vent? Just keep bagging for now.
Got it.
Everybody ready? Curved kelly.
Thora-seal is ready.
[impact sound.]
[beeping.]
Systolic's down to 60.
Transfusing as fast as I can here.
Oh! Just keep pressure on it.
He needs the O.
R.
I doubt he'll make it up there.
Guys, pressure's not working.
We need more blood.
Get a foley in the hole.
What? You want a urine catheter? Stick it in the wound.
It puts pressure on the inside.
Take over the infuser.
I haven't been oriented on it.
Okay, then listen to me.
You pick up the foley and test the balloon.
Balloon's good.
So go for it.
How far? Just enough to get the job done.
Bleeding stopped.
[exhales.]
Bleeding stopped.
Nice work.
Pressure's better at 90 systolic.
Let's get him up.
Thoracic's ready in o.
R.
Two.
Is he gonna make it? He made it out those doors alive.
Down here, that's a win.
Is that where the feeding tube is gonna go? Yeah.
Right there.
Three times a day, you'll get your high-calorie supplement.
And you won't have to worry about choking.
Or tasting.
Does the tube come out? No.
We just clamp the ends, So your stomach juices don't squirt out.
My stomach juices don't come out? I changed my mind.
I don't want this.
No, thank you.
Hey, hey, let's calm down.
Hey.
Get your hand off my stomach.
Get away from me.
I said I don't want this.
Can we just get a minute? Yeah.
Take a minute.
Lauren.
Lauren, you have to do this.
This is happening so fast.
I thought I had more time.
You do.
Everything's gonna shut down.
I'll be trapped in my body, Unable to move or speak.
And I'll be all alone.
And it's starting, Sonia.
It's starting now.
I'm scared.
So scared.
Lauren, I am so sorry.
And I know it's scary, But I can tell you two things.
Okay? One, this feeding tube Will help you stay healthy.
I know.
And two, I will be there for you.
I promise.
Can I hold you to that? Yes.
We totally saved that guy's life In, like, five minutes.
I'm, like, flying off adrenaline right now.
Uh-huh, yeah, we are.
Come on.
Party's already started.
You know, maybe some tequila would even you out.
Yeah.
Totally.
We're gonna tear it up.
Yeah.
Ew.
E.
R.
Fashion tip--peroxide will totally get out the blood.
You know, I think I'm done with the flowers.
[doorbell chimes.]
We're closing.
Okay, I just need the bathroom key.
Sure, so I'll give you that, And then you can go in there and so some drugs Or you can steal the toilet paper like everybody else.
Restroom's for customers only.
I'll have a maple bar.
Good choice.
Oh, $5 minimum for cards.
Or you could buy a dozen for $10.
25.
Just charge me $5 for the maple bar And give me the bathroom key.
[silently.]
whatever.
Please.
I don't think this is such a good idea.
I mean, it's not like it's gonna even have time to work.
My legs look like paste.
I just want to look pretty.
Can you please be supportive? All right, fine.
Okay, here's what you do.
Hold the can six inches away from your leg.
Mist, do not spray it in a straight line, Do not go over the same area more than once, And don't touch anything until it's dry.
Cold.
Very cold.
Oh, suck it up.
You were in iraq.
Hey, is Chris getting any action tonight? No.
Not tonight.
Probably not tonight.
Slut.
Where are you guys going? Oh, this place I read about in the city.
If Nick ever gets here.
Well, have fun, okay? Nick's a good guy.
I know he's a good guy.
Good.
Anything else? No.
I gotta go.
I still gotta figure out this hair situation.
Gotcha.
Okay.
[doorbell rings.]
[muffled conversation.]
[crash.]
ooh, mama, mama ooh, mama, mama where's your daddy tonight? ooh, mama, mama ooh, mama, mama Hey, how the hell you get that damn safe open, bitch? It's in the desk.
The combination's in the desk.
Let me take a look.
I'm a nurse, okay? [clatter.]
I'm sorry about the maple bar.
It's okay.
It's okay.
[rock music.]
three words and you're gone Hey.
What ya having? Three shots of tequila.
Make it four.
Hey, what are you doing here? Where's detective appealing? Late.
This place is packed.
Brilliant to have singles night on Valentine's Day.
I like it.
Figured I couldn't be the only one without a date.
Hit me again.
All right.
On the house.
Have fun.
Prefer an aged cognac.
Drink it.
If I do, can I leave? Nope.
What are you doing? Flirting.
[laughter.]
Do you see this? This is the most amazing thing in the world.
This is the face of confidence.
Well, are you gonna be like this from now on? Hey.
Your date's here.
Can we talk outside? So where were you? A guy ran on me today.
I had to jump a freaking fence to catch him.
Yeah, well, we missed our reservation.
We'll have dinner someplace else.
It's Valentine's Day, Nick.
Everywhere else is booked.
So there's no dinner, and there's no date, And tonight is just like every other night.
We'll have dinner here.
It's no big deal.
We're together.
Isn't that all that matters? Sometimes other things do matter, Nick.
Sometimes what I want matters.
Even if you think it's stupid Or frivolous or pointless.
I'm allowed to want things.
I'm allowed to want more.
Okay, what are we talking about right now? 'cause you just lost me.
I need some space.
Space? You need space 'cause I was late for dinner? Where are you going, Sonia? Just don't wait up.
Don't worry.
I won't.
[rock music.]
you'll never really know The bleeding's stopped.
I'm dizzy.
Okay.
[clatter.]
Hang in there.
I see you dancing circles in my mind is this love I've found again or is this love for the first time I see you dancing circles in my mind All right.
That's enough of that.
Now come with me, dear.
Is that your dad? No.
God! What are you doing? He's nice.
He teaches deaf kids.
Yeah, he doesn't teach deaf kids, Chloe.
It's time to go home.
Why? Because that's how you get crabs, Chloe.
Thank you, Angel.
Call me.
[grunts.]
That's it.
That's it.
You! All right.
Let's go now.
I don't like him.
Coming through.
Choo-choo.
you make me feel so alive the things you say and do and I love to sit and dream 'cause you make them all come true I see you dancing circles in my mind is this love I've found again or is this love for the first time Hi.
I don't think we were actually formally introduced.
I'm Dr.
-- Yeah, I know who you are.
And you saw me get dumped today.
So, I think we are beyond formalities.
Call me Gillian.
Okay.
Gillian.
You can do a lot better than that slasher.
That's funny.
So you're the guy that can deploy An expandable heart valve percutaneously, right? Yeah.
I'm the guy.
You hungry? Yeah, I could eat.
Wanna go grab a steak? is this love I've found again or is this love for the first time I'll tell you all about doing an epicardial ablation To cure booth parkinson white.
I can see you dancing circles in my mind is this love I've found again You're on.
We need a phone.
You're gonna be okay.
I'll come right back.
[clatter.]
[dialing.]
[ringing.]
No, no, no, no.
Shh.
Hey! Who the hell are you? I said, "who the hell are you?" I was in the bathroom.
Give me that.
You fixed her leg? I'm a nurse.
You're gonna help me find The combination to the safe.
Go.
Okay.
Go! [door opens.]
Hey.
What are you doing here? Is everything okay? Oh, yeah, everything's fine.
Okay.
Nice dress.
Why did you give me that book? I don't know.
I guess I think you should go to Paris.
There's a whole world out there.
You deserve to see it.
Why are you being so nice to me? You're gonna make me say it? It's weird to be hitting on you With everything that's going on.
But I think you're great.
it's not a lesson learned unless you care to get it wrong everything you've had before is everything that you have ever needed Where is she? What? Veronica.
Is she here? No.
I haven't seen Veronica in a week.
What are you even doing here, man? We had plans.
Tonight? Yeah, tonight.
She didn't show? It's not like that.
No? What's it like then? I'll talk to you later, man.
Right.
I'll see ya.
Hey! Hey, you! Can I get a drink or what? Yeah, sure.
No problem.
Where is it? It's here.
It's here.
It's got to be here.
It's gotta be here.
Got it.
Got it.
It's taped to the back of the stapler.
Open it then.
Open it! All right.
Right or left? How the hell should I know? It's usually right first and then left That's how our lockers were in high school.
You go to school around here? I grew up in Weehawken.
Zero.
I didn't catch your name, by the way.
I'm Veronica.
Listen, Deanna, the clerk out there, She's gonna be okay.
This doesn't have to get any worse.
You didn't kill anybody.
You can just take the money and leave us here.
And we won't say anything.
This can all be over.
I promise.
[safe unlocks.]
Please let me go check on her.
Please.
She needs me.
Go.
yeah, kids got the beat Deanna.
What's going on here? She's lost a lot of blood.
We need to call the paramedics.
Is she dead? No, she's still got a pulse.
She ain't moving.
She ain't breathing.
Open your eyes! She's in shock.
She's unconscious.
That's all.
She's dead.
She's dead.
She's okay.
Just take the money and go.
You lied to me.
Everything's gonna be okay.
Stop lying to me! we got the beat we know you can dance to the beat we got the beat jumpin' round and round and round we got the beat we got the beat we got the beat we got the beat [gunshots.]
we got the beat we got the beat What is your emergency? Dispatch, I have a double run.
Victim number one--female.
Large-caliber gunshot wound to the femoral artery And flank at approximately 20:10.
Exsanguinated over four liters of blood.
No signs of life.
Victim number two--male.
Multiple gunshot wounds To the torso at approximately No spontaneous respirations.
No palpable pulse.
Requesting evac of both casualties immediately.
Okay, ma'am, stay with me.
I'm sending paramedics.