Gut Reaction
Ross applies for a position as a pediatric emergency attending physician; however, no such post currently exists. Weaver doesn't recognize the need for it, but Greene does, noting Ross' expertise.
Recovered from leg and vocal cord surgery, Allison Beaumont trains as a paramedic, assisting on the team that transports Dr. Lyle Swanson (ROBERT ELLENSTEIN), a pathologist and also Morgenstern's former histology teacher, to the e.r. Instead of the usual approach, Morgenstern performs a procedure on Swanson laparoscopically with Benton assisting. Something goes terribly wrong. Fearing for Dr. Swanson's life, Benton pushes Morgenstern out of the way and takes over the surgery, but the patient dies.
Greene informs Del Amico that the blood sample she gave to be a donor for Scott Anspaugh's bone-marrow transplant matches an out-of-state patient instead. A frightened Del Amico agrees to be a donor and asks Carter to perform the painful procedure. Meanwhile, Scott receives no matches. He agrees to try an experimental treatment that Jeanie suggests. Later, Jeanie realizes that Scott consented because of his infatuation with her. When she confronts him, Scott admits he doesn't want any more chemotherapy, and she accedes to his request.
Upset that Chase's drug addiction was kept secret from her, Carter's grandmother places a stop payment on a check she gave the clinic. Later, she replaces it. However, she also takes away Carter's trust fund, leaving him penniless.
Greene oversees the committee for the annual e.r. banquet. Despite many mishaps during the event, everyone has a great time.
