3. The Way Back — Episode — The Night Shift

3. The Way Back

Drew returns from deployment in Afghanistan and can't seem to shake off the stress of being back from overseas. Things get crazy right away as he, Jordan and Kenny treat a bride (Lindsey Morgan, "The 100") and her wedding party who have been injured during the festivities, as well as her father, whose presence is not making things easier. Meanwhile, TC helps Topher entertain his demanding mother, whose extended visit is putting stress on the family.

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Complete story — includes the ending

Drew returns from Afghanistan and deals with the aftermath. Meanwhile, Jordan and the team deal with a newly-married couple whose wedding is ruined by the bride's alcoholic father. Drew treats the father, an Iraq War veteran who served multiple tours, and tries to get the daughter, Kryztal ( Lindsey Morgan ), to understand the root of her dad's problems. Topher and TC invite Topher's overbearing mother Sumei ( Elizabeth Sung ) to a casino. After they treat an elderly man named Clive ( Lance Henriksen ) who collapses while playing craps, Topher works to understand why his mother is so critical of him. Meanwhile, Paul comes up with a diagnosis for Kryztal that helps him finally earn the respect of both his subordinates and his fellow doctors.

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