I'll Be Home For Christmas
As Christmas nears, Benton endures rage and frustration when the custody trial for his son, Reese (recurring guest star MATTHEW WATKINS), reaches a critical stage. Benton must choose between his job and his child unless cranky Romano agrees to tailor Benton's work schedule. Meanwhile, a busy Carter finds romance and receives some upsetting news from his father, Jack (recurring guest star MICHAEL GROSS - "Family Ties"), who is visiting for the holidays. Carter also ministers to a boy, Ben (LEE PERRI), whose fall from a tree causes great concern amongst his tight-knit family. Weaver is perplexed by a pregnant woman, Theresa Mathews (ANANDA BANC), who is ready to deliver a baby despite remaining in a coma for a year. A sobbing young mother, Paula Gamble (ANNE DUDEK), accidentally shoots her son. Abby curiously spies on Kovac's elusive French girlfriend, Nicole (recurring guest star JULIE DELPY), as she sneaks through the hospital. Recurring guest star LISA VIDAL appears as Sandy Lopez.
