- All done. - Oh. What'd you think, George?
Well, I had a look around
and it looks like you've made quite a few improvements
to the place since I was here last.
Every cabin has indoor plumbing.
Even some of the VIP cabins have tubs.
Well, unfortunately, the market isn't good right now,
and the comps are bad.
What did you want the appraisal for anyway?
I was thinking about getting a second mortgage.
Well, then, I'm...
I'll need a summary of your income
for the last three years,
as well as your expenses and P&L statements.
Of course. Yeah. I'll see what I can do.
You know, I've... I've got another customer,
owns the golf course across the lake.
Guy has been after me for months
to help him find a piece of land, so he can expand.
He's got a lot of money.
You could probably name your price.
Ah, thanks, George, but I'm...
I'm really not interested in selling.
Yeah, I know.
If you change your mind,
- let me know. - All right, thanks.
So, I spoke with the doctor and she confirmed no infection.
Jackson's healing nicely.
We're just so thankful that you're here.
I just wanted to stop by and check in one last time
before I head back to Boston.
You're leaving?
Yeah, I have some things of my own to sort out.
Will you be back?
Probably not for a little while.
Well, you know there's always a spot
at the search and a rescue for you, if change your mind, okay?
Thank you.
So, you're leaving.
You thought about what you're gonna do
if things don't go your way?
Ah, I haven't decided yet.
But, um...
being in this place, it's kind of
made me look at things in a different light.
How do you mean?
I realize now I built my career focusing on one part of a patient.
Being here and everything I've experienced,
it's made me realize how wrong that is.
You're a very special person, Maggie Sullivan.
I'm glad I got the chance to get to know you.
This is my son Finn.
Hey, Finn, why don't you give us a minute?
Pretty consistent menu,
but we do offer a daily feature.
And I need you to cover for me when
I got to take my son to his baseball tournaments and school.
- Is that okay? - Yeah. Not a problem.
Okay, that's great. Good.
All right, there's salt and pepper shakers in the back.
- Do you mind helping me out refilling those? - Sure thing.
Thank you.
So, you really hired someone?
Yeah, yeah, I did. This'll be good for both of us.
What is this really about, Rob?
I want to spend more time with my son,
and this will give you more time to focus on your own life.
It's a good thing, Sydney.
I already told you that, right?
The diner and Finn are my life, Rob.
Syd, you know,
when you decided to move here after Sarah died,
we both agreed that it was going to be temporary
until we both got back on our feet, right?
I know what happened in New York, Syd.
You need to stop running from your future,
and I don't want Finn and I to stand in the way of that.
I get it.
You do?
I don't want to be somewhere I'm not wanted.
So, you want me gone? I'm gone.
I quit.
I will pack up my stuff and get out of your house by tonight.
- No, Auntie Sydney! - Syd!
No, Auntie Syd. Please don't go!
We need to talk about this, Syd. Come on!
Please, don't go! Please, don't go.
I don't... I don't want you to go, please.
I don't want you to go.
Hey, this isn't going to change anything, okay?
I still feel exactly the same way about you.
We're still going to hang out, okay?
I'm not going anywhere. Okay?
Let's go blow our noses.
- Hey, it's all right, buddy. - Please stay.
- Hey, it's all right. - I don't want you to go.
- Finn, it's okay. - It's okay. It's going to be okay.
Please.
- Kaleb. - Hey.
Campground hasn't been the same without you around.
My dad says you're getting out soon.
Yeah, um, but I won't be able to climb until next summer.
Glad you didn't die on me.
Me too.
Looks like you finally got the nerve up to tell your dad.
Yeah.
- Did it go okay? - It went pretty well.
He just wants me to be happy.
Speaking of dads, mine's waiting for me out front.
I wanted to stay until you got out,
but we need to head back, so I can get ready for school.
Right.
I was thinking... if you're good with it,
maybe I could come for a visit, maybe over spring break,
if you're still planning to be here.
Yeah, I'd really like that a lot.
I get that we don't know each other that well,
but I just... I just wanted you to know
that hanging out with you these past few weeks...
... I've never felt like that about anyone before.
Me neither.
Maybe... Maybe I could come visit you on campus?
Um...
You could show me what university life is all about.
Yeah, that'd be great.
Would it be okay if I gave you a kiss goodbye?
I'm gonna miss our lessons.
I guess I better get going.
I'll see you later.
Yeah. Definitely.
So, just remember, all right?
We got your back here, okay? We're rooting for you.
- Thank you. - Okay.
Better get going.
All right.
Well... good luck.
Let us know how it goes, okay?
- All right. - Drive safe.
Bye.
I really wish you'd see a doctor.
- You haven't been feeling well for days. - It's fine.
Your first trial is always the hardest.
It'll be a lot easier for you next time.
- Next time? - Just remember, this is not about you.
This is just a woman looking for a payday,
and the judge knows that. Don't worry, Maggie.
We have everything under control.
Who's we?
All right. Uh, ready?
- Andrew. - I just came to show my support, that's all.
Thanks.
We're so glad that you came.
Maggie?
- They're ready for us. - Okay, let's do this.
What's Dr. Callahan doing here?
I think Walter asked him to come.
- You hire a new waitress? - Oh, assistant manager, actually.
Supposed to come in, take some pressure off me and Sydney.
Thought that was a good idea, give us some free time,
- but that backfired. - What do you mean?
She quit.
She's moving out the house.
Finn's upset at me, not talking with me.
It's times like this,
I wish my wife was here.
I don't know what I'm doing,
and she was good at handling these sorts of things.
She's been gone for years.
I miss her every day.
I know what you mean.
I lost my wife, too.
Oh, Cal...
So, you know.
You never really get over it, do you?
Do you think it's possible...
to find that love again?
I hope so.
I...
I really hope so.
- Yeah. - Yeah.
- Thanks, Rob. - You got it.
And what do you do for a living, Ms. Banning?
I'm an ER nurse at Boston Commonwealth.
And were you on duty the night Kevin Markiff was brought in?
I was.
And why was Dr. Sullivan paged to the ER?
There was a motor vehicle accident with two teen boys.
One suffered severe head trauma.
Do you recognize this?
- Yes. - Can you state for the record what it is, please?
It's a copy of the EMT report.
And what does the report say about Kevin Markiff, the driver?
That he drove his mother's vehicle into a telephone pole.
And did Dr. Sullivan examine Mr. Markiff?
- Yes. - And is it standard practice
to complete a neurological exam
on all patients that experience head trauma?
- Yes. - And did Dr. Sullivan complete this exam?
No.
Hey, you ready?
Sorry. Leaving Finn is the hardest thing
I've ever had to do.
So, why are you leaving?
Finn is getting too attached to me
and it's getting in the way of his relationship with Rob.
Is that what Rob told you?
He didn't have to; I know that's what he thinks.
You'll always have room with me.
You know this is only temporary, right?
Until I can find a place of my own?
You can stay as long as you like.
I just need some time to figure out what I want to do next.
It'll been nice having you around.
This... this doesn't mean we're together.
- You do know that, right? - I know. Look, no pressure.
Just think of it as a chance to get to know each other better, right?
I'll even take the couch.
Jamal Patterson was unconscious and in distress.
He was displaying the classic signs of an epidural hematoma.
That is bleeding between the brain and the skull.
Kevin Markiff, on the other hand, was conscious.
He was alert and coherent.
But he died, correct?
Yes.
That doesn't exactly seem fine to me.
Objection. Argumentative.
- Sustained. - Let me ask you a different question:
where were you headed the afternoon
that you treated Mr. Markiff?
I was on my way to a medical gala
to receive an award for my work as a neurosurgeon.
Prior to arriving in the ER,
did you have a conversation with Dr. Luton and Dr. Shaposhnikov
in which you mentioned that you were worried
that you would be late for the gala?
Yes.
Kevin Markiff's autopsy report
states that he died of an aneurysm.
Can you explain to the court what that is, please?
It's when a weakened area in the wall of an artery bursts.
And what causes that to happen?
Acute trauma.
Are you aware of something called the talk-and-die syndrome?
Yes.
Can you explain to the court what that is, please?
It's when a person who appears healthy
after a moderate traumatic brain injury dies
because they fail to seek medical attention.
And is it true that, in that case,
a person can appear healthy
for up to 48 hours prior to their death?
Yes, but that's not the same thing.
- Yes or no, Dr. Sullivan? - Yes.
When you examined Kevin Markiff,
did you prescribe pain medication for his broken leg?
- Yes. - And did you order a CT scan
- or an MRI when you examined him? - No.
Even though Nurse Roberts told you
that Mr. Markiff had crashed his mother's car
- into a telephone pole? - Objection. Argumentative.
Withdrawn.
- Just one final question, Dr. - Can the morphine
that you prescribed for Kevin's pain cause the side effects
- of headache and nausea? - Yes.
And are those the same symptoms that would present
in the case of a traumatic head injury?
- Objection. - I'll allow it.
May I remind you Dr. Sullivan, you're under oath.
Please answer the question.
Yes.
So, when you discharged Kevin Markiff from the hospital
and sent him home, he would have no reason to assume
that he needed to seek medical attention.
Isn't that correct, Dr. Sullivan?
Objection. Leading the witness.
- Sustained. - Withdrawn.
No further questions, Your Honour.
Thank you, Dr. Sullivan. You may step down.
Can we catch a big one?
We're gonna try, sweet pea.
Okay, good.
MAGGIE Hi. You've reached Maggie Sullivan.
When you saw Dr. Sullivan in the ER, what did she say?
She was more concerned about getting me to leave
than focusing on what was going on with my son.
And when you asked her about Kevin,
what did she tell you?
That he had some broken bones, but that he'd be fine.
But he wasn't fine, was he?
And now, because of that woman,
I will never see my baby boy again!
- Motion to strike. - Motion denied.
No further questions, Your Honour.
Mrs. Markiff, is it true that this isn't your first lawsuit?
Objection. Irrelevant.
Overruled. Please answer the question, Mrs. Markiff.
It's not.
And can you tell us what the other lawsuit was about.
I've had an allergic reaction
and I sued a pharmacy when they filled the wrong prescription.
So, we can assume then that you're a litigious person.
- Objection! Argumentative! - Sustained.
Mr. Meehan, watch yourself, please.
Apologies, Your Honour.
Is it true your son played football?
- Yes. - And is it also true
he suffered several concussions while playing over the season?
- Yes. - And is it true that on the day of his accident,
Kevin and his friend Jamal
were coming back from one of those practices?
- Yes. - Did you know that your son
had complained of a headache that day?
- No. - Are you sure?
Because the school has a record that indicates
Kevin asked the nurse to call you during practice.
I... I never spoke to him or to the school nurse.
Hmm.
Is it true
that the car your son drove into the telephone pole belonged to you?
Yes.
This lawsuit isn't really about Dr. Sullivan, is it, Mrs. Markiff?
This is about you and your guilt.
- Objection, Your Honour! - This is about how you feel responsible
for the death of your son and how desperate you are
- for someone else to blame it on. - Your Honour,
this is an outrageous attack against my client.
- Motion to strike. - Sustained.
The jury is asked to disregard that statement.
I can't do this.
Mrs. Markiff.
Mrs. Markiff!
Court will take a 15 minute recess.
Counsel, in my chambers, now.
Mrs. Markiff?
What do you want from me?
I didn't know that my attorney was going to do that.
I'm sorry.
I want you to know how sorry I am about everything.
I know that there is nothing I can do to bring your son back,
but I want to do whatever it takes to make this right.
_
We've got her right where we want her.
Shouldn't be much longer now.
I want you to accept liability
and ask that the judge find in favour of Mrs. Markiff.
What? That's crazy.
How can you ask me to do something like that?
'Cause that's what I want Scott.
I need Mrs. Markiff to understand that I care.
And lose everything you've worked so hard for in the process?
Think about what you're saying.
You've done nothing wrong, Maggie.
There's no way of knowing if you'd ordered the scan
- that he'd still be alive. - Maybe,
but Kevin deserved better.
Losing my license will never compare to what his mother's lost.
As your counsel, I would caution you
not to make any knee-jerk decisions right now.
It's hard to think clearly when you're on trial.
I understand. You're feeling guilty.
That's normal in times like this.
But trust me,
- that will pass. - Scott...
If you do this,
they will take your license.
It's something I have to do.
Your Honour, my client would like to address the court.
- This is highly unusual, Mr. Meehan. - I understand,
and I've advised my client against it,
but she is insisting.
Very well.
I would like to accept liability
and ask that you enter a finding in favour of the plaintiff.
Maggie, what are you doing? This is crazy!
Order. Order in my court.
You understand what you're asking, Dr. Sullivan?
- I do. - And you still want to proceed?
Yes.
Mrs. Markiff,
I'm not sure if ordering a CT scan would have made a difference.
But...
I do know that, somewhere along the way,
I stopped looking at my patients as... as people,
with families,
and for that, I am truly sorry.
And I want to help make things right.
I am prepared to take responsibility for the consequences of my actions.
- Don't just sit there, Scott. Do something. - Order.
Sir, please take your seat.
Are you finished, Dr. Sullivan?
Yes, Your Honour.
There aren't many people in this world
prepared to take accountability for their actions.
But I'm afraid it's too late.
The plaintiff's counsel
has already made a motion asking the court to dismiss...
with prejudice.
The court would like to thank the jury for their services.
Ladies and gentlemen, this court is now adjourned.
Let's get your stuff together.
We'll meet Maggie out at the lobby.
- Here she comes. - Maggie!
Couldn't have asked for a better outcome, sweetheart.
Darling, I'm so happy. Where are you going? Maggie!
It's not something I've ever experienced.
Not now, Dr. Sullivan.
No, no, please give us a minute.
Why did you have the charges dismissed?
All the money in the world couldn't replace my son.
I just needed you to understand what I was going through
and for you to make sure this would never happen again.
Maggie...
I'll need to have a word with your lawyer.
What he had you do in there was...
Well, it was negligent.
Luckily, things turned out as I predicted.
That woman knew from the beginning she didn't have a case. But Maggie...
you need to work on developing a thicker skin.
All right?
There is no room in our profession for guilt. Hmm?
Walter? Why don't we give Andrew and Maggie a minute, okay?
- Be right outside, darling. - Congratulations.
So happy for you, Mags.
Now, maybe we can put all this behind you.
Thanks, yeah. I appreciate that.
I know you're still mad at me,
and you've... you've got every right to be.
I-I acted like an ass.
I'm really, really sorry.
I'm in therapy now.
It's helping.
I don't blame you, if you never want to speak to me again.
I just want you to know that I love you,
and I'll wait for you for as long...
for as long as it takes.
Anyway, I...
I hope that you can forgive me.
And I'm so sorry.
It went incredibly well. It's fantastic.
Absolutely. Couldn't have asked for a better outcome.
I'm so happy things went your way today.
Walter told me about how you saved that boy's life
up at the campground. I'm hoping we can finally sit down
and talk about that job I'd like to offer you
- at Boston Commonwealth. - I'll think about it.
- Of course, take your time. - What's to think about, Maggie?
Don't worry, Louis, she will call.
- Good to see you. - Cheers.
- Great job. - Thanks.
Oh, I'm starving.
We should celebrate Maggie's success.
Why don't I take us all to the best restaurant in Boston?
I just need a minute to settle my stomach.
- Of course. - We'll bring the car around.
Okay.
Maggie, please don't leave.
I already told you I'm not interested in anything you have to say, Bob.
- No. Maggie, Maggie, this involves you. - I was exonerated.
They have offered me immunity
in exchange for helping to bring down some bigger fish.
Whatever it is you have to say, I don't care.
It's Walter.
What about Walter?
Bob?
What are you doing here?
Let's just leave it.
Let's go, sweetheart.
Oh...
I thought you might need some help with the store.
What happened to the job in Boston?
Still thinking about whether I want to take it or not.
But I thought you loved surgery.
- I do. Hi. - Oh, hi.
It's the rest of it -
you know, the politics, the stress, the lawsuits.
It's a lot more simple here.
So, that's why you came back.
Mm-hmm.
You know, Cal's a good man, Maggie.
You should tell him how you feel.
It's not the right time.
I know what it's like to live with regret.
Do not make the same mistake that I did.
Hey, uh, go on in.
I'll make us some sandwiches in a couple minutes, okay?
Let me finish up.
I'm not ready.
I need to do this... for me.
I need to end this my way.
Wait. Wait. I can't lose you, Lynne.
I can't.
I love you.
I don't want you to watch me suffer.
There's still a chance you can get better.
We both know that's not true.
I'm tired.
I'm ready.
You're making this decision
with a clear mind?
I am.
It's time to let me go.
Take me to the most...
the most beautiful place that you can find,
let the wind carry me away.
I want you to find someone
that will make you happy.
Promise me you'll try.
Cal?
- Oh, hey, Lola. - Hey, Maggie.
If you're looking for Cal, you just missed him.
Did he say where he was going?
He just checked out.
He left?
I thought he would have told you.
I'm sorry, Maggie.
Sometimes, these things, they happen for a reason.
Maybe it's an opportunity...
... to start a family.
Maggie... Where... where are you going?
You were right, I don't want to have any regrets.
I'm taking the job in Boston.
What about Cal?
He checked out. Didn't even say goodbye.
I'm sorry.
Before I go, uh...
I was hoping maybe you could explain something to me.
Sure.
Why didn't you ever come after me?
Maggie, it was...
It was complicated.
Complicated?
I waited for you...
... and you never came for me.
I wanted to, Maggie. I did. I...
What kind of father doesn't fight
to be a part of their child's life?
And you didn't even try and stop her.
Why wasn't I good enough for you?
I didn't have a choice.
You always have a choice.
I could never put a child through that.
Goodbye, Sully.
_
No, Daddy!
Daddy!
- Maggie! - Daddy!
You're not gonna take my daughter!
Come on! Come on! Come on!
Whoa!
Hey! No!
Oh my God.
What have I done?
Oh!
Lola?
What have I done? What have I done?
Lola!
Help me! Help!
Help!
Maggie...
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