Megan Cole

Dr. Carter returns to the ER on crutches; Dr. Greene tries to take charge of a chaotic shift; Abby makes a mistake that could cost a patient's life.

Abby comes close to a breakdown while dealing with her mother (Sally Field); Pratt accompanies paramedics; Weaver confronts the man who stole her purse; Lewis has a teenage admirer (Patrick Fugit).

Morgenstern's odd behavior comes to a climax when he is unable to complete an operation. Benton pushes him out of the way and takes over, but the patient dies anyway.

With the wormhole closed, Sisko struggles for a way to contact the Bajoran prophets; Kira opens a Romulan military hospital; Dax's new host arrives in his hour of need.

Sisko's quest for the Bajoran Orb leads him to the truth of his existence; Kira sets a blockade against the Romulans; Worf destroys a Dominion shipyard to prepare a place in Sto-vo-kor for Jadzia Dax.