Shades Of Gray
The hospital suspends Benton after he admits he pushed Morgenstern out of the way during the surgery that led to Dr. Swanson's death.
The e.r. treats victims from the bombing of a family planning, prenatal care and abortion clinic. One of them, Brianna Thomas (RENEE FAIA), 18 weeks pregnant, was undergoing an abortion when the bombing occurred. Weaver takes over for Del Amico, who refuses to continue the abortion. Another victim, Zoe Kearney (SALLY LIVINGSTONE), a pregnant 17-year-old, becomes comatose due to her injuries. Zoe's parents decide to keep her alive until the baby is viable.
Allison Beaumont returns to the e.r. as a patient. While rescuing victims from the explosion, she became trapped under the rubble. When Allison goes into cardiac arrest, Corday performs CPR for over 30 minutes. Allison survives, and Benton comforts a tearful Corday.
Morgenstern shows the tape of the botched laparoscopy to Weaver--a tape he had been hiding--and resigns. The tape reveals that Dr. Swanson died due to Morgenstern's error. Benton, who is reinstated, shares a passionate kiss with Corday.
Carter examines a disoriented geriatric patient, Mr. Newton (MARC LAWRENCE - "Gotti"), brought in by his son (JOHN HOSTETTER), covered with feces and bedsores. An elder abuse representative contacted by Carter determines that the old man needs to go to a facility. But Mr. Newton regains his lucidity and pleads to return to his home.
Meanwhile, after the death of his son, Dr. Anspaugh requests that Jeanie sing a song at Scott's funeral.
