Doug learns that his father has passed away. He drives to California to identify the body and gather his father's belongings, with Mark along for moral support. While putting his affairs in order, Doug learns some surprising facts about his father, and also has a revelation about his own life and future. A side trip to San Diego, where Mark's parents live, unveils Mark's uncomfortable relationship with his father and leads to a heated exchange between Mark and Doug

Carter is arrested when he refuses to honor a warrant seeking evidence in a domestic abuse incident. Corday is overjoyed to be able to perform a rare femoral transplant. Doug returns from California. Benton and Corday discover that they have a lot in common. Cynthia takes Rachel to the dentist — and other places. Jeanie threatens to sue to get her job back, to Weaver's dismay. Anspaugh rehires Jeanie and Al leaves for Atlanta without her. Ellis West invites Weaver to St. Barts. Attorney Herb Spivak shadows Mark all day wanting to "play" doctor, with some interesting outcomes. Carol lectures Cynthia regarding "inappropriate behavior" while on duty, and later she gets busted by Cynthia for kissing Doug.