Plot

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

Weaver contemplates hip replacement surgery after she finds it hard to do her labor-intensive job. Meanwhile, Kovac tries to ease Abby's fears about raising a child together. Neela decides to attend a support group for military spouses but when she offers her opinions on the war, the meeting turns into a debate. And after Sam treats a fainting victim, she finds herself with an intriguing job offer.—Alex