Mark Greene is put in a difficult position when he learns that Doug Ross spent the night with medical student Harper Tracy. While Doug and Harper are ready to write off their one night stand as a mistake, Carter isn't so forgiving. Doug Ross continues his self-destructive behavior by confronting the head of pediatrics who announces that Ross' fellowship will not be renewed. Carol Hathaway has decided to buy a house but puts off signing the paperwork when visited at work by her notary. Jeanie Boulet starts a rotation in the ER as a physician's assistant but finds Benton to be less than helpful. Benton and Susan Lewis disagree over her diagnosis of a patient Benton was hoping to recommend for a surgical study being undertaken by Dr. Vucelich.
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