Malaya Rivera Drew

Gates is stuck in a complicated living situation; Abby and Kovac consider hiring help as they juggle work and the new baby; Neela is disappointed when Dr. Crenshaw (J.P. Manoux) assigns menial jobs instead of surgical procedures.

Abby prepares to return to work; Kovac tries to recall his treatment of stroke patient Curtis Ames (Forest Whitaker) as he prepares for court.

Dr. Pratt has a hard time coming to terms with his brother's newly-discovered sexual orientation; Kovac spots Curtis Ames (Forest Whitaker) outside his apartment but does not tell Abby.

Gates betrays the trust of a homeless boy seeking help for his friend; Curtis Ames (Forest Whitaker) gets a restraining order against Kovac; Neela gets the chance to be part of a special holiday miracle.

Abby and Kovac hire a nanny to care for their son; Morris and Sam treat a belligerent patient who seemingly has the flu, but he refuses treatment when they discover his condition is more complicated.

Kovac and Abby acclimate to their new roles as husband and wife; Hope and Morris enjoy the honeymoon suite; Pratt hopes to win over a new woman; a new doctor (Stanley Tucci) in the ER means business.