Gail Shapiro

Dr Marcel and Dr Manning lay everything on the line to assist a sick woman; Dr Halstead faces an uphill battle in getting participants involved in his clinical trial; Dr Choi clashes with a patient who demands absolute perfection of himself.

Ripley and Charles treat members of a cult; Ahmad's suspension takes an unexpected toll on Marcel; Abrams' five-month-old son lands in the ED under questionable circumstances.

When a car unexpectedly smashes through the ambulance bay doors, Dr. Choi makes some difficult decisions in an effort to save a worker trapped beneath the wreckage and April, who's also in danger.

Dr Manning receives an injury while assisting the victim of a drive-by shooting;e Dr Rhodes receives shocking information about the woman he went on a date with.

Two brothers in critical condition are rushed into the hospital by their parents, leaving Dr Choi, April and Dr Charles to piece together what actually transpired; Dr Manning becomes suspicious of a new mother entering the ED.

The holidays are bittersweet for Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) thanks to a new employee (Kate Hodge) and a new suitor (Eric Lutes).