Keith tries to protect David; Billy attends to his sister; Claire pushes Ted away; George tries to help Ruth with Maya.
A funeral raises questions about the culture and future of Fisher and Diaz; Brenda gets vital information from her doctor; Vanessa heads for a night out.
The hiring of another attending physician (Alan Alda), considered a legend in emergency medicine, is a threat to Greene's ego.
David and Keith struggle to create boundaries; Brenda and Nate receive some ambiguous news; Ruth fills her schedule with activities.
Nate muses on the loss of his first love; Claire finds a temporary financial solution while waiting for a grant; Brenda takes a break for some fun.