ER (TV Series)

One Can Only Hope (2002)

Don Cheadle: Paul Nathan

Quotes 

• Elizabeth Corday : [approaching Nathan, who's sitting on the EL station bench]  Hi.

  Paul Nathan : Hey.

  [long pause as Corday sits beside him] 

  Paul Nathan : Uh, I hear the organ service got Alison on the UNOS list.

  Elizabeth Corday : Yes, I know. Status two.

  [pause] 

  Elizabeth Corday : It's a nice feeling.

  Paul Nathan : What?

  Elizabeth Corday : When you realize you've affected someone's life. Touched them in some way.

  Paul Nathan : You think she'll last long enough?

  Elizabeth Corday : One can only hope.

  [pause] 

  Elizabeth Corday : You on your meds?

  Paul Nathan : Uh, got a little off schedule.

  Elizabeth Corday : [train arrives, Corday stands up]  You can't get up, can you?

  Paul Nathan : I'll catch the next one.

  Elizabeth Corday : I can wait, if you...

  Paul Nathan : No, no, it's alright. They'll kick in. You know, it's a nice night.

  [pause] 

  Paul Nathan : It's okay, go ahead. I'll see you tomorrow.

  Elizabeth Corday : I expect you will.

  [turns to get onto train] 

  Elizabeth Corday : [Nathan remains sitting as the trains pulls away]