Greene gets upset at an oncologist for mistreating an ex-prostitute, Loretta (recurring guest star MARY MARA). Diagnosed with cervical cancer, she underwent a radical hysterectomy recently and is suffering from radiation burns and numerous other complaints. While making final divorce arrangements, Greene and Jennifer have sex but still plan on getting divorced.

Still angry about Raul's death, Shep gets into trouble when he fights with the brother of a gunshot victim. After Hathaway helps a blind woman who bit off the fingertip of a would-be mugger, the robber comes in to the emergency room, and Hathaway matches the incriminating fingertip to him.

Carter is depressed to learn that he must forgo a plastic surgery elective and work extra time with Ross in pediatrics in order to graduate with his class. He mistakenly thinks that it will be easy work. Ross' father, Ray, disappears with a lot of money belonging to Karen, Ray's attractive business associate. Ross has sex with her.