Marc Grapey

Charlie and Laura, Alan's divorce attorney, begin a relationship. Laura doesn't care that he dates other women, but she does have one request: Charlie must be available for her whenever she wants him. Charlie loves the idea, until Laura takes advantage of the situation.

Samantha's relationship with Richard has her considering monogamy, although he may not be feeling the same way. Carrie, on the other hand, is forced to face her fear of commitment.

In the season three premiere, Carrie and the girls enjoy the NYC Fire Department's "Calendar Competition", with Samantha fulfilling a fiery fantasy with Mr July.

Dr Rhodes tends to two injured aeroplane stowaways, but their treatment becomes complicated when the Department of Homeland Security arrives.

Sharon faces a tough decision over a patient in need of a lifesaving bone marrow transplant. Meanwhile, Dr Manning deals with domestic difficulties.

Dr Rhodes is tasked with delivering some devastating news. April suffers an accident and Dr Halstead presses her into seeking treatment.