Troubled by an often-absent medical student, Dr Carter chafes under review, Dr Corday takes on trauma patients, and romance sizzles for Dr Ross.
Two patients challenge Lucy's resolve with their strange behaviour, and Dr Greene finds that a karate student has received a fatal kick.
Dr Corday's interest in Dr Ross troubles Hathaway, a young patient astonishes Drs Greene and Carter, and Dr Weaver wields a budget axe.
Dr Benton's personal life troubles him, Dr Anspaugh confronts Dr Carter, and Jeanie and Al work it out.
An ulcer patient refuses to let Carter operate; Carla and Benton face a pregnancy crisis; Ross pulls off a birthday surprise for Hathaway.