When Abby discovers that one of her patients has contracted meningococcemia, the E.R. is briefly quarantined. Infuriated Luka suspends Pratt, who confesses that he falsified T.J.'s drunk father's blood test, which could wreck both their careers, for five days while deciding his fate. Weaver must finally chose to have hip replacement surgery which will 'affect her identity' when the pain interferes with her work, ultimately agreeing and asking Abby to take care of Henry if something goes wrong. Sam treats businessman Richard Elliott, who collapsed and offers her an intriguing job a sin)living private nurse. Neela decides to attend a support group for military spouses, where her skeptical view of the war turns the meeting into a pacifism-patriotism debate.
—KGF Vissers