“When the Bough Breaks” · Season 4, Episode 4
In this episode: Kerry Weaver (3), Carol Hathaway (3), John Carter (1), Mark Greene (1), Peter Benton (1), Jeanie Boulet (1), Anna Del Amico (1)
How did you ever go out with that guy?
What guy?
Ross. Didn't you used to date him? I mean, if he's that patronizing to me, I can't imagine what he's like with the women he goes out with.
He's seen that patient before. Mrs. Landetta is just comfortable with him.
Yeah, because he's a man.
Well, some people are old fashioned.
Doug has difficultly dealing with strong women.
I don't know about that.
If he can't charm or vilify you, he's lost.
Now that's not true.
[after a drug-addicted woman unknowingly gives birth] I heard about your unexpected delivery.
Oh, whose version?
She's screaming for a lawyer.
She's high on something. Crack, probably.
When she comes down, she might see things differently, but you should fill out an incident report. Document your account.
Kerry, she's a crack addict. That baby popped out. I did not drop it.
Yes, but after your suspension last year, her accusations might carry more weight. Can anyone back you up?
Mark Greene was there.
Good. Make sure you're on the same page.
You know, I'm not your student anymore.
I know that.
Then you can treat me like any other colleague.
You're not a colleague. You're an intern!
For three years, I did everything you asked of me and more. I deserved your respect because I earned it.
And you threw it away!
Why? Because I don't want to be like you?
No, because you wasted my time.
This isn't about your time. This is about your egotism.
Yeah, yeah, right, Carter. I'm egotistical. You know what? I got a lot of people that worked that damn hard to make sure I am where I am and for them, I got be self-centered. I don't take time for anything. But, you... man, man. I did for you, Carter. I did, man. You decide you don't want to be a surgeon, you don't come to me. You go to Anspaugh.
Well, I was afraid you'd talk me out of it.
I wish I had the chance to try.
Hey, okay. You're right. I'm sorry.
Can I go home now?
Yeah.
You know what, Carter? You don't wanna be treated like my student? Stop seeking my approval.
Carol, I got that autopsy report on the crack baby. He died in utero two days ago.
Well, I guess we're both off the hook.
Carol, it wasn't a matter of me believing your or not believing you. I would have been on your side.
Well, maybe if you'd been on the patient's side earlier none of this would have happened.
What?
I checked her chart. That woman had been in here four times in the past seven months. You saw her twice and never once did a pregnancy test.
Was there reason to?
Evidently, yes.
So we're supposed to give pregnancy tests to every female crackhead who comes through the door?
That's not what I'm saying.
Then what?
God forbid this woman ever finds out what her real malpractice suit is. I would back you up. Say there was no reason for a pregnancy test. The fact is, we should have done something.
What? What should we have done? We can't help people who can't help themselves.
No, Mark, those are exactly the people we should be helping.
[as Jeanie is leaving work] Good. I'm glad you're still here.
I'm surprised that you are.
Jeanie, I had every right to be angry. I went to the mat for you. We had a deal.
I couldn't just stand there and watch him die.
You don't know that he would have.
We were losing a pulse. It was worth the risk, Kerry.
Jeanie, you made a decision to continue working here and I supported it, but sometimes our decisions affect more than just ourselves.
And in this case, a man is still alive.
I appreciate that, but we all agreed you'd work under specific guidelines. You have to stick to them.
I know, I know. But if I had to do it again, I can't say I wouldn't do the same thing. I waited as long as I could to put in that chest tube. I didn't have a choice.
He had multiple rib fractures. You could have cut your finger and bled inside his chest.
But I didn't.
We agreed you wouldn't put your hands into any poorly visualized cavities.
What was I supposed to do?
Walk away.
He would have died.
That's the risk you assume for your patients when you continue to work here with HIV.
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