Peter Birkenhead

When a family arrives at Seattle Grace Hospital after a serious car accident, Alex learns that their injuries are only the beginning of their problems. Meanwhile, as Dr. Webber recovers from brain surgery, it seems that his wife (guest starring Loretta Devine as Mrs. Webber) has some concerns about the state of their marriage.

The lawyers are shocked when a new attorney joins the firm; John and Nelle represent a couple in a wrongful-termination suit.

House must diagnose a man who became sick and experienced a breathing attack while role-playing in the bedroom, but all tests keep returning normal.

Ruth is giddy about an upcoming workshop with George; Claire fights Russell over credit for her latest photos; Brenda and Billy begin to heal their rift.

Nate and Brenda find comfort; Ruth has a surprising self-assessment; Federico becomes suspicious of Vanessa; a former client sues.

Claire finds Billy's newfound lust for life seductive; visions of an early trauma haunt George; Vanessa encourages Rico to mingle; Nate shares a tragic bond with Maggie.