Mark is dead. The 'ER Gang' hear of his passing via a letter read to them by Carter. This is the moment that Carter becomes the leader of the ER.
Carter's speech to a nauseous Gallant is a beautiful 'full circle' moment (right down to viewing Carter's reflection in the puddle as he walks out of the hospital) and an emotional pay off for all the devoted fans of the show. He uses the same reassuring words to his med student that Mark used to comfort him in the pilot episode.
Dedicated fans who have been there from the beginning will cry - I know I did.
The tears don't end with this episode. The following one is a punch in the gut.
Carter's speech to a nauseous Gallant is a beautiful 'full circle' moment (right down to viewing Carter's reflection in the puddle as he walks out of the hospital) and an emotional pay off for all the devoted fans of the show. He uses the same reassuring words to his med student that Mark used to comfort him in the pilot episode.
Dedicated fans who have been there from the beginning will cry - I know I did.
The tears don't end with this episode. The following one is a punch in the gut.