Mike attempts to cheer up a pessimistic Hank, but it's to no avail. Carolee informs Toni that Emma and Andrew left on their honeymoon, and she's happy that Billy and Toni made up. Toni suggests that she and Mike delay their trip so that Mike will be there for Hank's surgery, but Mike says he can't do anything for his friend. He comments grimly that Nick might not be able to help him either. Carolee admits to Matt that she was surprised to see Cathy smiling and friendly at the nurse's station. Carolee finds it strange that Cathy would prefer to come back to work so soon instead of taking a leave of absence. Nick's request to have Dr. Hendryx assist with Hank's surgery astonishes Matt. When he reveals that Hendryx is away for two days, Nick insists he'll wait. Hendryx is the best man for the job, and Nick's not willing to gamble Hank's career on anyone else.
—Skip Eastport