Nick wants to consult further with Matt and Maggie about the Corrigan case, but he steadfastly refuses to meet Gary since he fears it might upset him even more. Matt shares with Maggie the dilemma of Steve disagreeing with Althea's diagnosis for Anna. The two realize that another doctor might have to intervene to reach a decision, and the logical choice would be Nick, since he operated on Anna. After Maggie confirms that Steve and Althea have differing opinions about Anna's case, Carolee realizes that Anna's condition could be touch and go if Steve is the doctor who is wrong. Maggie questions Gary, who denies that he experiences pain, but he persuades her to read poetry to him. When she leaves because of a meeting with Matt, Gary winces again.
—Skip Eastport