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"Homeless
for the Holidays"
Original Air Date: December 19,
1996
Episode
Number: #58
Director: Davis
Guggenheim
Writer: Samantha Howard
Corbin
Description: With rumors abounding about her
HIV-positive status, Jeanie finally tells her co-workers the truth.
Meanwhile, Greene and Weaver clash over how to institute policies
regarding HIV-infected employees. Also, Doyle helps an abused woman
escape from her husband. Charlie, the 14-year-old girl who convinced
Ross to immunize a baby that she cares for, brings the infant to him
again. Ross determines that the baby
has a tumor. The mother, Gloria (TIA TEXADA), is missing, so he operates
without her consent. When Gloria finally arrives at the
hospital, she is on illicit drugs and is furious about the surgery. When
Ross threatens to call the authorities, she leaves. Charlie is upset
because she was staying with Gloria. After performing well  in
the child's successful surgery, Benton asks Keaton to recommend him for
the next pediatric surgery rotation.
She refuses because she feels that Benton's remote manner would not make
him a good pediatric surgeon despite his excellent technique. A
critically burned homeless man is rushed to the emergency room,
accompanied by his dog, Nick. Greene promises the dying man that he will
take care of the dog. While washing
Nick in the emergency room, Greene falls and gashes his forehead. Jeanie
is the only qualified staff person available to treat him. Reluctant
because she is HIV-infected, Greene finally allows her to stitch his
injury. After inviting Gant to attend a family holiday party with him,
Carter reneges to be with Keaton. Gant is depressed because his
girlfriend ended their relationship. Meanwhile, with nowhere else to go
on Christmas Eve, Ross brings Charlie to Hathaway's home. Hathaway, who
is celebrating a Ukrainian Christmas with her family, lets a
now-homeless Charlie stay overnight.
Pictures: (from
ERcaps.com)
>> Dr.
Greene With Doughnut
>> Dr.
Greene and Dr. Weaver Talk About Jeanie's HIV Status
>> Carol
Celebrating a Ukrainian Christmas
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