Previously on "Nurses..."
I need things to be simple.
Your girlfriend kissed me.
What happened with Mo I didn't mean to mess up your life.
- It just kind of happened. - Don't screw things up with Naz.
You were right. I don't want to mess up what we already have.
You might say that a hospital is a wish factory.
A patient wishes for the pain to stop
or a parent wishes for their child's surgery
to be a success.
Some wish they'll get a second chance
to fix their mistakes, a chance to live life
the way they've always wished they could.
Superstitions are just wishes on repeat.
Like nurses tying a knot in the corner of a bedsheet
wishing for their patient to make it through the night.
But hospitals aren't magic,
we can only make things happen with our own strength and will
Sometimes at the expense of our own wishes.
Because only one thing is certain:
Whatever happens inside these walls...
- Good morning, Grace. - ...you're gonna need our help.
Or not.
Sorry, I just found out that my patient,
Mr. Jeffries, passed away last night.
Aww... Oh no.
He was doing so much better when I left him.
Sorry. I know how much you liked him.
Well, the day can only get better from here.
Is something you should never, ever say.
But I also would very much like to believe it.
You used up all the massages in your health plan, didn't you?
I needed it, OK?
Ten a year is just not enough. I need... need ten a month.
What you need to do is read this.
It's a very negative patient assessment form about you.
What? This... this guy? Worked my ass off for this guy.
I skipped my break just to irrigate his sinuses.
Things came out of there I don't even want to think about.
- Where's the gratitude? - If you say so, I'll ignore it,
but remember what time it is, Mr. Wolf.
It's time to remember
that we're not in it for the glory. I know, I know.
I just wish I knew what I did to rub this guy the wrong way.
Someone's looking at you, Naz.
And I'm not looking back.
- What's going on there? - Don't want to talk about it.
I don't need any more bad advice.
OK, let's start with the good news!
Our beloved St. Mary's donors dug deep for Nursing Week,
and we've made some improvements to the lounge
based on your wish list.
Bye-bye, crappy pod coffee maker.
Hello, new super automatic espresso machine.
We've also fixed all the broken lockers
and replaced the microwave in here.
I am going to remind staff one last time that microwaving
fish in this room is a fireable offence.
Any questions before shift begins?
Yeah. Uh, everyone's talking about the coronavirus.
I have patients, their families, my family
all wanting to know what's our plan here.
Yeah. We are, uh... monitoring the situation
and communicating with other healthcare centres.
For now, it's business as usual. I hope it'll stay that way.
There's a staff meeting about this tonight; I'd like you to be there.
- Then I'll be there. - Thank you.
Now, let's get to it.
Miss Ish!
I see we have a broken wing. This happened two days ago.
Cycling near Blue Mountain.
They said I could get a lighter cast here.
We'll set you up. You can even choose your favourite colour.
Hey, are you doing OK?
I'm fine.
Watch your shoes, guy. She's fixing to vomit.
Thank you for your input, sir, but I have the situation under control.
Oh, OK! We're gonna need somewhere to lie down. You're gonna be OK.
It's alright.
- Could I get a cleanup over here? - Told you.
- You're a nurse. - Nice diagnosis, rookie.
- How do you know I'm a rookie? - Well,
could be the puddle you're standing in.
Anyone could have told you she was set to pop.
Sorry, why aren't you at your own hospital instead of mine?
Just here on my lunch break to see Dr. Dixon. Best knee guy in town.
- He's in the clinic today, right? - Dixon's booked solid.
He'll see me. We go back.
- Hey, hey. - Is that Dex Anthony?
Been forever, man! How are you doing?
You know me, man. I'm living the dream.
Losing half my pay to alimony, admin bullshit,
hypertension and... this trash knee.
Gotta go easy on yourself, man.
- Yeah. - Hey, Wolf, you know who this guy here?
I have a feeling you're gonna tell me.
Dex Anthony. Dude is a nursing legend.
- Learned everything from this guy. - Yeah, including
on where to hide out so no one can ever find you.
Yeah, I still use that one. Come on!
You're gonna clean this up?
What are you still doing here, Stretch?
Go tell Dr. Dixon that I'm here.
Oh, Grace! Good morning. I heard about Mr. Jeffries.
I know that you put in a lot of time with him.
Comes with the territory.
Well, I'm glad to hear you say that
because I'm gonna be asking a lot of you today.
- What kind of a lot? - I had another nurse
request reassignment for religious reasons.
OK... What are we talking about here? A Satanist?
I just want to make sure you're up for it today.
Now go.
- Hi. - Hi. I'm Theresa.
So, are you my party planner?
Sorry?
I've been hearing those words a lot lately.
Oh, no. They didn't tell you.
I mean, I could look at the chart, or you can tell me if you'd prefer.
OK. Uh, well, um...
I've been fighting breast cancer for six years...
...but it's in my bones now
and my brain.
I've had every treatment under the sun.
There's nothing left to do.
And the pain...
...has become unbearable.
So, uh, my fight's over,
and I accept that.
- Theresa, I'm so... - Sorry?
Yeah, I know.
But it is what it is.
I've decided to go ahead with assisted dying.
I don't regret any of the time I spent fighting,
but, um... now I'm just ready for whatever's next.
So you're approved for assisted dying
- here at St. Mary's? - Yes.
And today's the day.
Now I know it's last minute, but I just want
my final day to be special.
Or at least different.
Kind of dropped a heavy on you, huh?
Don't worry about me.
Let's focus on what you need.
Well, I'd just like a small gathering.
You know, close family. I've made a list
of some things that I might want.
But, hey, listen, if you're not OK with any of this...
No, no. I am here for you. Whatever you need,
I will make it happen.
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Assisted dying... today.
She wants me to help her throw a little send-off.
- She's lovely, but... - It's a lot to have
sprung on you on a Monday morning.
I've never had a patient go through this.
Really don't want to mess up her last day on Earth.
Oh, come on, you won't. But if you need any help,
I had an assisted dying case at St. Christopher's.
It was hard, but just be there for her.
What would you want to do for your last day?
Who would you want to have there?
Uh, I'm not really sure. But look, I do know
that your patient is very lucky to have you with her today.
I really hope you're right.
Hey.
Morning, Diego.
I'm Keon. Are you feeling OK there?
Yeah.
You haven't been eating, have you?
No. No. I'm on an empty stomach
for the procedure, like Dr. Carver told me.
It's just a little heartburn. Ahem!
Good. You have a laparoscopic surgery on for today?
Yeah. It's a twofer actually.
I'm having the lap band around the top of my stomach
removed, and then the doc's gonna give me a Roux-en-Y.
Dr. Carver is the queen of that procedure.
It feels weird that I'm basically gonna have
two stomachs, but beats having
a tired, old inflatable ring in there.
How long have you had the stomach band?
Almost five years. Yeah, there's a reason
why they don't do them much anymore.
It's complication city.
Also, I have started putting some weight back on.
I don't know about that. Looks like it worked out for you.
I mean, between the band, the diet and exercise,
- I lost 150. - Wow!
That must have taken some time.
A year and a half. You know, once I started making changes,
I did the full life makeover.
Actually, I even found myself a pretty hot new boyfriend.
Nice. Is he gonna come by today?
No. He can't make it.
Alright. Well, let's get your intake started.
Are you taking any medication?
Nope. Clean as a whistle.
- You're sure you're OK? - Yeah.
- Let me get your temperature. - But it's
a cool 36.7. I took it right before I came in, but...
Still 36.7.
- Looking good. - I'm...
I'm just excited about getting this done,
- that's all. - OK.
You change and just relax
until you're ready to head up for surgery.
Fill out these forms. I'll let Dr. Carver know you're here.
Cool. Thank you.
I see. Wow! Yeah, that... that does sound bad.
Well, I-I-I would just... just not...
Female, 41. She passed out in the lineup.
Says she's not diabetic or hypoglycemic. Just says she felt faint.
Well, I am Naz.
- How are you doing? - Anne.
- This is Harry. - Hi.
Sorry about this, buddy. We'll be out of here in a minute.
Hey, what's your hurry?
How about we figure out what's going on with you first?
Have you had any fainting episodes recently?
Are you on any new kind of medication?
No and no. Please tell me you have the keys.
I have them. Don't worry.
Honestly, I just have had too much caffeine
and not enough food. I'm fine.
Will you allow us to make sure? Thanks.
Can you make it quick?
If I'm not out of here in three hours, we lose our home.
So I'm more concerned about not having somewhere to be.
Oh, surely, your landlord will understand that you're in a hospital.
I can make a call for you if you like.
That's not gonna work in this case. Thanks.
Please, just get me out of here as quickly as you can.
- Hey, Ash. - Hey, Mara!
Are you psyched for your surgery?
Ready to be called up to the OR.
Hey, where are your parents? I thought they'd be here by now.
I don't know. They said they'd come first thing.
Well, I'm sure they'll be here any minute.
I'll keep you company until then, OK?
Hey, Mom. You're late. And where is Dad?
Your father, he's...
he's just not gonna be able to make it today.
What do you mean, he's not gonna be able to make it today?
- My surgery is today. - Your dad wants you to know
- he is very sorry. - I don't... I don't understand.
- I need him. - Ashley, could we have
a moment, please?
- Mom. - It's gonna be OK.
Meow!
Aww. Ahem!
Hey, man, do you know a nurse named Dex Anthony?
- He's my patient today. - Dex is here?
- I gotta go say hey. - Dude, he's crazy
backseat driving me in fracture clinic. Like...
"Why does she need an X-ray? Why is this kid still waiting?"
You should listen to him. Dex knows what he's doing.
I know what I'm doing.
I used to work at the General with Dex.
Guy's as tough as they come.
He was stabbed in the back with a pen
and didn't even notice it was still stuck in him.
He even finished his shift after they pulled it out.
Did a co-worker stab him?
Dex! Good to see you, man.
- How have you been, Damien? - You know.
Wow! You know when I started,
if I left a patient cooling his heels for that long,
- I'd be doing enemas for a week. - Come on, man!
What hospital were you at that required that many enemas?
He always this confrontational with his patients?
Wolf is a work in progress.
OK. Well, rule number one, rookie:
Never treat your next patient
like the patient you just had.
Dr. Dixon is free.
St. Mary's miracle.
Lead the way.
Hello, Theresa.
Kate.
So you're here to confirm my final answer?
Not quite yet.
I just wanted to run you through today's procedure.
So, the first medication
the doctor will give you is a sedative.
You're going to become very relaxed,
and you're going to go to sleep.
- And then it's coma time. - That's right.
The second drug will render you comatose, and the third...
Lights out.
Shuts down all muscle functions, yes.
But you won't feel that.
It's not like I can write you a bad Yelp review if I do.
You'll have to consent to the procedure
one last time before the drugs are administered.
And you can change your mind. Any time.
I know that.
And I'm not gonna change my mind.
Now, can we get back to the fun part?
- We're making her day special. - Ah.
Well, let me know if I can help.
OK, Grace...
this is where it gets complicated.
My mother has not been in the same room
with my father since they signed the divorce papers.
She still holds a grudge.
I am great with mothers.
Mothers love me. I can handle her.
And my father doesn't approve of the choice I made.
My sister will make it all about herself.
And also, it's no big deal,
but there's this cellist from this symphony
that I wanted to play today, but she broke her hand.
Listen to me. What a princess!
- Hardly. - I think it's just...
You know I've been fighting cancer for so long,
I really want to feel like I'm in charge of today.
And you are.
Just point me in the right direction.
Well, uh...
my sister's just arrived.
So if you like putting out fires,
I'm sure she's starting one somewhere.
Yeah, our sisters have that in common.
Either you're gonna talk her out of it
or I'm gonna sue you for killing my sister.
This is what Theresa wants. You should respect that.
Also, you can't do that.
I'm sorry, you've known her for what? Five minutes?
- I understand that this is difficult. - Do you really?
Oh, great!
Our dad's here. Words I never spoke after the age of 12.
Always too busy with work to spend time with his daughters.
But here is eager to play loving dad
- at the bitter end. - It's not gonna be bitter.
Theresa wants her whole family around her, together.
It's her last day, not yours.
I have to go talk to him, but I can tell you
right now, I am not letting this happen today.
You are going to have a drainage tube
coming out of your belly for a little while
after the procedure,
- Dad wouldn't just bail on me. - OK,
the truth is, Mara: Your father isn't here
because of something he did last night.
What did he do? Where is he?
It's not important right now. Honey. Can we just...
Please, can we focus on your surgery
so it can go well and we can have one last day.
Hey, hey.
Easy, Corinne, it's OK. Let's take a seat, we're gonna
- do some box breathing, OK? - I'm sorry.
Four seconds in. And hold four.
And then out, OK?
I'm sorry. This is not about me. I can get this under control.
No, this isn't about control. This is about one breath at a time.
It's OK.
Good, good.
- Better? - Yeah. Yeah.
I've never seen you scared before.
Well, I'm... I'm scared, honey.
Hello, Mara. Hello, Corinne.
- Everything OK in here? - Yeah.
Mara, why don't you talk to Dr. Carver for a moment?
Everything is gonna be fine.
Hi.
OK, what happened?
You guys have been waiting so long for this; Where's Andrew?
Andrew's been a rock through all this.
He took a leave from work. He visits Mara every day.
He... holds me when I cry myself to sleep at night.
And then driving home last night,
this guy cut us off, and Andrew...
- he flipped out. - Oh, God.
I think he's been bottling everything up, for so long,
and suddenly this guy in a pickup became...
...the human embodiment of our daughter's cancer.
What did he do, Corinne?
He forced the guy to the side of the road.
They exchanged words, and Andrew knocked him on his ass.
OK.
Well, that's not great,
but surely under the circumstances...
Yeah, that may help him later, but for right now?
My husband's in jail.
My daughter's life is on the line, and I'm...
...I'm all alone in this.
Hey, hey.
No, you're not alone.
Thank you, Ashley. Thank you.
That's the lawyer, I gotta go.
Hello?
So what am I at?
"105.8 kilos."
But I was 105 even at home. Why do these scales
always bump you up?
You lost 150 pounds, Diego; Don't sweat one.
I have to, every single one; That's how I got this far.
You have all your follow-ups booked?
Yeah. Dietician, social worker, trainer, therapist. I've got
non-stop appointments for the next few months.
All I'm saying is you're winning. Give yourself a break.
The things people used to say behind my back.
I mean, crappy kids
and ignorant adults you'd expect,
but doctors and nurses even.
That's cruel. People should know better.
My boyfriend doesn't even know I was obese before we met.
I just never told him.
It's a pretty big secret to keep from your partner.
So, Keon, do you have someone?
Actually, I think I might have messed it up
before it even started.
But we're not talking about me.
Look, I think your boyfriend would be impressed
if you told him the truth.
The change you made takes a lot of drive and commitment.
Pretty great qualities for a partner to have.
- Hello, Diego! - Hi.
I saw your intake, everything is looking good for today.
You look a little sweaty there.
- Oh no. - Doing alright?
No, I-I am just a nervous sweater.
I mean, I have to bring a change of shirt to scary movies.
Nothing to be nervous about.
We're gonna get that lap band out,
do a few quick renos and be out of there before you know it.
Now you're talking.
OK, Dex. Look, you're lucky you came in
for an arthroscope today because this knee, I mean,
the cartilage in that knee is as bad as it gets.
You need a new one.
Oh, come on, we talked about this before.
What's it gonna be? Three months off work?
Who's gonna take care of my patients?
What the hell am I gonna do with myself?
You're gonna rest, heal,
go to your physio appointments, watch kung fu movies, whatever.
You know, most people would be happy to take a break.
I know I would.
I just need a little boost in my pain meds,
So you can write me up for that
and get me a new knee brace; I'll be on my way.
Nah. You're beyond that now, OK? And, you know,
if you're not gonna stop working,
you should think about taking a desk job.
Why suffer with this?
The man is trying to give you a new knee.
I don't need a new knee. I need a new knee brace.
I need a boost in my meds.
I've had a cancellation.
I can fit you in for surgery this week.
Let me think about it, OK?
Would you please try to get through to your patient?
- He is not gonna listen to me. - That is correct.
Alright, well, stay off it
as much as possible.
Get yourself a second opinion if you want,
but, you know, any orthopedist is gonna tell you
the same thing as me.
- Thanks, Doc. - You got it.
I am not gonna be pinching pennies on a disability leave, OK?
- So what are you gonna do then? - I don't know.
I ain't gonna take time off and I ain't gonna retire early.
But hey... Ah!
I'm still standing.
You know, standing shouldn't
mean chronic pain and long-term health issues.
Oh, just go get the fresh brace, rookie.
Yeah, I know. She told me.
Montreal's great.
Uh... Um...
No, I didn't make it there yet.
Listen, babe, my meeting's about to start, so...
I-I love you too. Bye.
Is everything OK, Diego?
- I know you're not feeling right. - It's just...
Oh, OK.
OK, uh... Dr. Carver, we need your help!
He just started retching. Something's wrong with him.
- Can you move up the procedure? - I'll have to.
His stomach may be perforated on the band's side.
Double that antibiotic dose in that IV.
I'll scrub in and get OR 12 ready.
AH!
- Ah! I'm fine. - OK.
I'm fine. Keon, listen to me.
I need to make sure that she does it, OK?
The whole procedure.
OK, get him up to OR 12! Go, go, go, go, go!
- We are out of time. - It's her time
- It's not yours. - Honestly, it's her.
- You only think about you. - I don't think you have a say in this.
Yes, he does.
Everybody, please, please! Please, everybody.
I just need quiet for a few minutes.
Let's go outside. Let's go.
I always said I was gonna stop doing this...
...but today, though, I mean it.
What can I do to make you feel better?
Maybe some tea.
And a pillow for my butt. It's starting to hurt
from sitting.
You know what? I have a better idea.
Maybe this was a mistake.
Maybe I should just wait it out
a... few weeks,
couple of months.
What's a little more pain?
Theresa, you know what's best for you.
This is what you wanted.
I wasn't scared this morning, but they...
...they put doubt in my mind, and now...
If they're here, I'm just...
...I'm gonna have to pretend to be brave.
And I'm not sure I have the strength to do that anymore.
Well, it's your party,
and you can cry if you want to.
That's an actual party law.
I think, um...
I need you to tell them I wanna be alone.
They can come and see me after.
I can do that for you if you're sure.
They know I wanted them here.
- But I need peace. - You enjoy the view,
and I'll go handle all that.
It's gonna be OK.
Theresa would like me to tell you
that she would like to be left alone.
- You can't keep us from her. - I'm not, but it is my job
to make sure that my patient's wishes are respected.
She wanted you there, but since you weren't
able to put her feelings above your own,
she wants to be alone.
Don't talk to me about my feelings.
- I'm about to lose my only sister. - Miranda, please!
And for that, I am deeply sorry, but these are her wishes.
There is something you can do.
Write a note with the last things you want to say to her,
and I'll pass it on.
Can we all at least do that for her?
Harry, when your mother said
you're gonna lose your home today...
That wasn't really the truth.
We're gonna lose where we live,
but it's not a home.
We've been living in our minivan.
I see. And, um...
now it's... it's gonna be impounded?
Yeah. Then, we'll really have nowhere.
Nurse Khan, I've got Anne's test results.
Just wait here.
Anne, it's Naz.
Dr. Turcotte has some results for you.
Miss Charleston, you're severely malnourished.
I'm surprised you haven't been hospitalized sooner.
I don't understand. I mean, we've been struggling.
I've missed a few meals.
More than a few, I think.
I've been busy looking for work.
We can keep you here
a few days and give you outpatient status.
You'll come see us, and we'll give you the proper nutrition
you need without overwhelming your system.
Refeeding suddenly can be life threatening.
- We can ease you back in. - But where would
Harry go while I'm here?
Where will we live? I told you, if we don't get out of here
- soon, I'll lose my home. - Hmm... Harry,
he told me something.
He told you about the minivan.
It's OK.
I should have told you myself.
I'm sorry. What van?
We're living out of our minivan.
Things were going OK for a while, really.
Showering at a public pool.
Harry always got to class on time.
I had a part-time job.
Then I got laid off.
We were already struggling.
I can't imagine the stress you've been under.
There's no family?
I was a regular suburban working mom.
I gave homeless people change
and felt bad for 10 seconds.
Meantime, I was just a dead husband and some bad luck
away from joining them.
And we can set you and Harry up
with social services and their shelters.
I don't want to take space from someone who needs it more.
- Where is Harry? - He's just outside.
He's gone.
- He's looking for food. - He's what?
He wants to help.
- He's a good boy. - You close your eyes.
I'll find him.
Naz. Wait! Please, just...
- hear me out. - It was a mistake, OK?
Kissing you, then I might kissing you again.
Workplace romances, they don't end well.
You obviously have other priorities. You're in a different phase!
I get why you think that, but let me explain, please.
My life is chaos...
...and all I wish for is some stability.
But I think you're the opposite of that.
I'm sorry.
Whoa, hey! What are you doing out of bed?
You could pull out your IV.
Mara, Dr. Carver
has already moved back your surgery once, OK?
- You've got to calm down. - Every spelling bee I won,
every goal I scored in soccer, my dad was there.
He's my good-luck charm. I won't do this surgery
- if he's not here. - Hi there.
- Hi. - Are you sick?
Yes.
Are you gonna be OK?
I'm... I'm not sure.
Hi. Can I help you with something
or... are you here with someone?
Harry!
There you are! We were worried about you.
Sorry, I was just scrounging.
My mom's sick too.
Are things gonna get better?
I keep wishing they will.
Who's the boy?
Harry. His mother's in the ER.
Hey.
Do you know anyone with a tow truck
or know anyone who knows anyone with a tow truck?
Umm... I think Caro's brother has a garage.
Do you think you could ask him a favour?
Of my ex's brother? Hell no.
Alright, I'll see what I can do.
Hey, have you heard anything from the lawyer?
No.
OK, well, what if
you tried calling the guy he hit? Did you get his number?
The lawyer specifically told me not to try to contact the victim.
But there was a company name on his truck.
- Solzel Renovations, I think. - Mara needs her dad.
Try talking to him. What's the worse that can happen?
Hey.
I will do the surgery, OK,
but not until next year.
You see people fighting for their health every day;
Try taking care of your own,
instead of grinding that knee down and popping pills.
You would be surprised at what I can do, OK?
Ah! Ugh! Ah! Don't nurse me, rookie!
Hey, Wolf, everything OK?
Oh, Dex Anthony! No way! Hey, man!
Seriously, you two?
Come on.
Oh, yeah. I know you're gonna talk about me, guys.
- Dex giving you a hard time? - He needs to take some time off
and get his knee replaced, but he won't even... It's like he likes the pain.
I don't actually think it's the pain, man.
You see it in some of the veteran nurses:
It's chronic self-sacrifice or something.
OK, but why not help people and have a good life too?
Look, the guy's divorced, he barely sees his kids,
he hates where he lives; The job's all he has.
- But that's just tragic. - Yeah, well,
maybe he'll come around.
But you know how it is: You can't nurse a nurse.
You got this.
Hey, Diego.
Good to see you. How are you feeling?
Did...
did something happen to me before the surgery?
You were suffering from complications
from the lap band. But they snipped it off
and pulled it out, so all good.
What about the Roux-en-Y?
That's gonna have to wait for a bit.
There was some tissue damage and potential infection.
Your stomach needs to heal. That's all Dr. Carver told me.
She had to prep for another surgery.
Your, uh... your port sides are looking good, though.
This is bullshit. Carver won't do it;
- I'll find someone who will. - Diego, that's not gonna happen.
Be patient while you heal.
And even if you put some weight back on,
your guy's still gonna love you.
It's not him I'm worried about, OK?
I hated my life before.
I hated seeing my own reflection.
You said you were seeing a therapist for your weight loss?
Yeah, but I stopped a while ago.
I think you need to talk to someone.
You want me to give them a talk for you?
No, don't, don't.
I will.
There's just someone else I should talk to first.
Hey. I know we're gonna talk about it tonight at the meeting,
but I just wanted to check in with you.
Close the door.
What do you wanna know?
What are you hearing from other hospitals about this virus?
That we're not ready. And we don't even
fully understand yet what we're not ready for.
But we're gonna get all the protocols in place we can.
We're gonna try to order some more PPE.
Kate, just tell me, scale of 1 to 10,
how worried are you?
10.
It's what I thought.
I'll see you tonight at the meeting.
Damien...
...I was gonna tell you this soon anyway,
but circumstances have changed.
If we're going into the kind of crisis I think we are,
I can't think of anyone I would rather have
looking after my nursing staff.
They respect you, and so do I.
- You're making me charge nurse? - Effective immediately.
Thank you, Kate.
You might not thank me a month from now.
Got what I came for.
Should keep me going a while.
I'll probably quit when the wheels fall completely off.
But why? You even said yourself that you've been punched,
you've been stabbed, you're underappreciated,
you're underpaid.
You do everything for everyone, they just spit on you,
and every decision you make feels like a mistake and...
I'm sorry, who are we talking about?
Why does anyone do this job?
Somebody's gotta.
Dad! You made it!
And you smell.
I am very aware of that, sweets.
So, are you ready, for the main event?
Yeah, I am now.
There you are.
That's my mom. Hey, Mom, did the...
The minivan got towed to a safe spot.
Thank you so much.
My pleasure.
These are Mara's parents: Andrew and Corinne.
Oh, my God! Corinne Proust?
- Is that you? - Anne Charleston?
- What's happened to you? - Oh, it's nothing permanent.
Harry told me all about your daughter. Is she...?
She's going up for surgery soon.
So you two know each other?
We went to high school together.
We were pretty close back then.
I meant to keep in touch, but...
I... I wasn't the greatest friend.
I just got so busy, and...
I thought about reaching out again, but...
things haven't been going, so well lately.
Oh, same here.
I've got a daughter just going into surgery,
and a husband
just coming out of jail.
I'm Andrew. Hi.
I'm homeless.
- I haven't said that out loud before. - No, Mom.
It's OK, honey. Corinne's a friend.
Guess we have some catching up to do.
Grace?
I tracked someone down for you.
The cellist. No way!
Oh, she's gonna love this.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
OK.
OK, I'm ready.
You'll be feeling the sedation now.
I do.
I feel good.
Wait. Then...
No, no, I-I don't.
- What is it? - Grace, I'm not scared anymore.
And I think
I do want my family here.
- Did you send them home? - No.
They're just in the hall.
I made sure of it.
Hey, Mommy.
I love you.
- Hey, Daddy. - There's my girl.
- I read your letter. - I love you so much.
- I know. - I'm so sorry.
It's OK, I know.
Hey, little one.
I'm gonna miss you.
You're gonna be OK.
OK.
I love you all so, so much.
I'll miss you.
It's perfect.
I'm sorry.
- I was just trying to make sure... - It's OK.
I would be angry too if I was losing a sister.
Especially one as special as Theresa.
Sorry for your loss.
Theresa wanted me to read you
something after she was gone.
It's a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
"This is my wish for you:
"Comfort on difficult days,
"smiles when sadness intrudes...
"...rainbows to follow the clouds,
"laughter to kiss your lips,
"Sunsets to warm your heart,
"hugs when spirits sag,
"beauty for your eyes to see,
friendships to brighten your being..."
We have a vacant basement apartment, Anne.
- You should come stay with us. - What?
We talked about it already.
The kids get along, you two know each other.
You would do that for us?
East Ember High girls stick together.
And it's not just for you.
We've got a tough road ahead.
We can all help each other out.
"...faith so that you can believe,
"confidence for when you doubt,
"courage to know yourself...
"...patience to accept the truth,
love to complete your life."
I think this was a mistake.
- What was a mistake? - Me, nursing,
those two things combined, I guess.
- Wow! Bad shift, eh? - I keep thinking
I'm gonna get better at it, like it's gonna get easier,
but I just stumble from one disaster to the next.
Wolf, it's not true. Come on, let's go out.
Let's have some drinks. Let's go dancing.
- You'll feel better. - This isn't just a bad mood.
I'm serious, Ash. Like, I don't even remember
why I got into this.
I love you guys... Sorry, forget it.
I... I just need a day off.
I probably just need a day off, right? I need a day off.
Sorry.
Candy, hey. Hmm...
a bunch of us are going out if you wanna...
I don't know. Thank you,
but I'm gonna go home and watch Grease and sing along.
Do you want some company?
- Do you mean yours? - Yes, I mean me...
and you... hanging out.
Um... and you're gonna sing along?
Let's not push it.
This virus
will spread to every country in the world at some point.
Excuse me. Do you mind changing the channel?
It's the last thing that I want to watch
after the day that I've had.
Speaking of which,
you asked me a question earlier, and, uh,
it's not that I didn't want to answer. I couldn't.
I lost my father
at 9,
my mother at 17.
The grandparents are gone now.
So when I think about the people I'd want to have with me
they're all gone.
I'm so sorry. I didn't know.
Now you do.
And we are forever bonded by my tragic backstory.
Oh, we are not bonding. You have not seen me bond yet.
Oh, that's good because I'm ordering us another round.
Why don't we save
that round for somewhere else?
Like the Randall or something?
Or like my house.
Hey, guys.
Hey, man.
Drink!
Naz, I know you saw me with Rachel. We just had
one drink. I... I wasn't...
Keon, you don't need to be sorry.
- You don't owe me anything. - Yes, I do.
I like you, Naz.
A lot.
But I like working with you too. I like this.
All of us together figuring it out.
Yeah, it's been tolerable.
But after we kissed,
you and me taking things to another level,
I got worried
about what if things went wrong.
Everything I said to you that day is true.
I'm lucky to know you.
- And I want to try this. - Keon, stop.
- What? - Don't move.
You've got an eyelash on your cheek.
Wanna make a wish and blow on it?
That's a new one for me, but OK.
So...
what are you gonna wish for?
Watch the Season Finale of Nurses, next Sunday on Global.