Carter wants Anspaugh to perform delicate surgery on a patient, but Anspaugh refuses because he doesn't believe that the patient will survive the surgery. Carter convinces Hicks to perform the surgery without telling her about Anspaugh's refusal. When Carter's deception is exposed, he is placed on probation. The patient survives.

Meanwhile, Hathaway continues to undermine Doyle's authority. Benton lies to get Carla's confidential hospital files and learns that she has gestational diabetes. Fischer plans to take Jeanie out of town for the weekend, but she hesitates to accept his offer. Jeanie treats a female AIDS patient who attempts suicide and eventually dies. Instead of going with Fischer, Jeanie visits Al and finds comfort with him.

Ross treats a high school student who insists on attending her school dance. She needs gallbladder surgery. Ross orders an ambulance to drive her to the dance and return her to the hospital that night for surgery.

Written by: Paul Manning Directed by: Christopher Chulack.