When a rancher accidentally shoots his own wife, TC, Kenny and Paul try desperately to save her but it's too late. Before TC can come to terms with the loss of his patient, he's sent out to the scene of a crazy teenage ranch party where he performs a risky surgery in order to save the life of a young football star. Back at the hospital, Jordan and Kenny rush to the aid of a beauty queen who has wandered into the emergency room in severe distress but treating her symptoms only leads to further complications. Topher decides he wants to keep the top job and builds the nerve to approach Jordan about it.
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TC returns to the hospital following his brief suspension, then deals with a woman who was accidentally shot by her husband and was later pronounced dead upon arrival. Ragosa starts his new job as a physician's assistant, while Topher and Jordan butt heads for Ragosa's old job. Kenny helps a star high school football player deal with the fact that his injuries will likely mean he can't play contact sports anymore. Drew has complications with his relationship that involve trying to get the doctor to sign for Rick to get a prosthetic. Meanwhile, Krista and Joey seem to connect, much to Kenny's annoyance.