No Place To Hide (ER)
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No Place To Hide is the 264th episode of the NBC
television series, ER
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to write him a prescription for something to help him sleep but she tells him to go and see his regular doctor.
Weaver
has finished her physiotherapy regime after her hip replacement and now doesn't need to walk with a crutch. For the first time she takes an unaided walk through the ER.
Sam
is put on edge when her ex Steve rolls in. He has suspected appendicitis
but Clemente suspects him of faking it. Sam treats him, trying to remain professional. Neela
is the only one who insists on a full work-up and when Steve's condition worsens it appears she was right to be concerned. He is taken up to the OR.
Abby treats two victims of a car accident, twelve year old Ruthie and her grandmother. The two don't have any serious injuries but Abby becomes concerned when Ruthie reveals she was the one driving the car. She brings this up with the grandmother but finds the older woman confused and suffering from the effects of Dementia
. Ruthie has nowhere else to go and pleads to stay with her grandmother, stating that she can take care of them both and showing great maturity for her age. Abby discusses the case with Luka
and he tells her that children shouldn't be carers, likening the situation to Abby's own childhood with her bipolar
mother. As they argue they see Ruthie running away from the hospital, causing Abby to doubt her judgement. When Ruthie returns though she has an armful of books on how to care for her grandmother. Abby agrees to fight to let her stay with her grandmother, noting though that she will have to have home help care and regular visits from social services.
Morris
has started as a drugs rep and can’t wait to flash around a new suit. The rest of the ER staff are unimpressed but a patient takes to him immediately. Dr. Albright and Morris disagree about treatment of the patient, he thinks there is no need for surgery and proves it by sticking a needle into the patient as Albright tries to drag the bed towards the elevators. What comes out is cloudy fluid, not blood - Morris was right. Afterwards Albright confronts Morris on his behaviour in the drugs lock-up. The two argue for a moment before Albright grabs Morris for a passionate kiss.
Pratt is on his way to the Sudan
. He is packing his cases when he notices some earrings on his table. He leaves these at the hospital for Olivia. When she comes around to the ER Frank gives them to her. She admits they’re pretty - but they don’t belong to her. On the aeroplane Pratt starts to flirt with an attractive woman called Vatima. He tries to impress her with his profession and destination. She quizzes him on the problems in Darfur
and Pratt's enthusiasm ebbs. When the plane lands Pratt holds up the line while his bags are searched. A paperback causes particular concern and Debbie has to step in to move the line along. As Pratt and Debbie travel to the IDP
camp Pratt shows a flippant attitude to the situation that irritates Debbie. The janjaweed
ride up on horses and force their car to stop. The driver is given a broken nose but Pratt and Debbie aren't harmed when they say they're doctors. Their medical supplies are taken, their car is made unusable and their shoes are stolen. Their only option now is to walk to the camp.
When they arrive Pratt has to bandage his bleeding feet. When he takes a walk through the medical tents he gets into trouble straight away by walking in on a rape exam. He meets with Dr. Dakarai and reunites with Carter
who asks for news of County. Pratt tells him about Luka and Abby expecting a baby which Carter contemplates for a moment then declares this good news. He starts to talk about Clemente but they are interrupted by a disturbance in the camp. A member of the janjaweed has been captured and is surrounded by the camp’s men who are beating him with sticks. Pratt tries to rush in and stop them but is knocked to the floor. As he watches a teenage boy smashes the man's head in with a rock. Later Pratt drinks some alcohol he smuggled in a mouthwash bottle. This wasn’t what he was expecting at all.
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television series, ER
ER (TV series)
ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
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Plot synopsis
Clemente is paranoid. Jody's husband keeps sending him condolences cards, the latest one contains dead fish. He is afraid to go home and suspicious of strangers including med student Jane. Things only get worse when Bobby calls him up with threats. He tries to get AbbyAbby Lockhart
Dr. Abby Lockhart is a fictional medical doctor on the television series ER. She is portrayed by Maura Tierney...
to write him a prescription for something to help him sleep but she tells him to go and see his regular doctor.
Weaver
Kerry Weaver
Dr. Kerry Weaver, portrayed by Laura Innes, was an fictional character on the NBC television series ER; she first appeared as a recurring character actor in season 2, and became a regular cast member in season 3. In January 2007, Innes left the show after 12 years and Kerry Weaver moved to...
has finished her physiotherapy regime after her hip replacement and now doesn't need to walk with a crutch. For the first time she takes an unaided walk through the ER.
Sam
Samantha Taggart
Samantha "Sam" Taggart is a fictional character on the NBC prime time drama ER. She is played by actress Linda Cardellini. Linda Cardellini's addition into the main cast opening credits was in the 5th episode of season 10.- Precursor :...
is put on edge when her ex Steve rolls in. He has suspected appendicitis
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. It is classified as a medical emergency and many cases require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly because of the risk of rupture leading to...
but Clemente suspects him of faking it. Sam treats him, trying to remain professional. Neela
Neela Rasgotra
Dr. Neela Rasgotra is a fictional character portrayed by Parminder Nagra on the television show ER. Following the departure of Goran Visnjic, Maura Tierney, and Mekhi Phifer this left Nagra as the longest term cast member on ER and it also made her character the show's main character so, in terms...
is the only one who insists on a full work-up and when Steve's condition worsens it appears she was right to be concerned. He is taken up to the OR.
Abby treats two victims of a car accident, twelve year old Ruthie and her grandmother. The two don't have any serious injuries but Abby becomes concerned when Ruthie reveals she was the one driving the car. She brings this up with the grandmother but finds the older woman confused and suffering from the effects of Dementia
Dementia
Dementia is a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging...
. Ruthie has nowhere else to go and pleads to stay with her grandmother, stating that she can take care of them both and showing great maturity for her age. Abby discusses the case with Luka
Luka Kovac
Dr. Luka Kovač is a fictional character on the television series ER portrayed by Goran Visnjic. Visnjic's character was added to the cast at the beginning of Season 6 following the mid-season 5 departure of leading character Dr. Doug Ross, played by George Clooney.Luka Kovač is an emergency room...
and he tells her that children shouldn't be carers, likening the situation to Abby's own childhood with her bipolar
Bipolar
-Medicine:* Bipolar cell* Bipolar cell of the retina* Bipolar disorder** Bipolar I disorder** Bipolar II disorder** Bipolar NOS* Bipolar spectrum-Astronomy:* Bipolar nebula, a two-lobed, axially symmetric nebula...
mother. As they argue they see Ruthie running away from the hospital, causing Abby to doubt her judgement. When Ruthie returns though she has an armful of books on how to care for her grandmother. Abby agrees to fight to let her stay with her grandmother, noting though that she will have to have home help care and regular visits from social services.
Morris
Archie Morris
Dr. Archibald "Archie" Morris is a fictional character portrayed by Scott Grimes on the television show ER.-Early career:The character of Dr. Morris debuted in late 2003, in the drama's 10th season, and was notable for providing comic relief. Morris was an inept second-year resident who avoided...
has started as a drugs rep and can’t wait to flash around a new suit. The rest of the ER staff are unimpressed but a patient takes to him immediately. Dr. Albright and Morris disagree about treatment of the patient, he thinks there is no need for surgery and proves it by sticking a needle into the patient as Albright tries to drag the bed towards the elevators. What comes out is cloudy fluid, not blood - Morris was right. Afterwards Albright confronts Morris on his behaviour in the drugs lock-up. The two argue for a moment before Albright grabs Morris for a passionate kiss.
Pratt is on his way to the Sudan
Sudan
Sudan , officially the Republic of the Sudan , is a country in North Africa, sometimes considered part of the Middle East politically. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the...
. He is packing his cases when he notices some earrings on his table. He leaves these at the hospital for Olivia. When she comes around to the ER Frank gives them to her. She admits they’re pretty - but they don’t belong to her. On the aeroplane Pratt starts to flirt with an attractive woman called Vatima. He tries to impress her with his profession and destination. She quizzes him on the problems in Darfur
Darfur
Darfur is a region in western Sudan. An independent sultanate for several hundred years, it was incorporated into Sudan by Anglo-Egyptian forces in 1916. The region is divided into three federal states: West Darfur, South Darfur, and North Darfur...
and Pratt's enthusiasm ebbs. When the plane lands Pratt holds up the line while his bags are searched. A paperback causes particular concern and Debbie has to step in to move the line along. As Pratt and Debbie travel to the IDP
Internally displaced person
An internally displaced person is someone who is forced to flee his or her home but who remains within his or her country's borders. They are often referred to as refugees, although they do not fall within the current legal definition of a refugee. At the end of 2006 it was estimated there were...
camp Pratt shows a flippant attitude to the situation that irritates Debbie. The janjaweed
Janjaweed
The Janjaweed is a blanket term used to describe mostly gunmen in Darfur, western Sudan, and now eastern Chad...
ride up on horses and force their car to stop. The driver is given a broken nose but Pratt and Debbie aren't harmed when they say they're doctors. Their medical supplies are taken, their car is made unusable and their shoes are stolen. Their only option now is to walk to the camp.
When they arrive Pratt has to bandage his bleeding feet. When he takes a walk through the medical tents he gets into trouble straight away by walking in on a rape exam. He meets with Dr. Dakarai and reunites with Carter
John Carter (ER)
Dr. John Truman Carter III, portrayed by Noah Wyle, is a fictional character from the television series ER. The character, called simply "Carter" by most other characters, was introduced in the pilot episode and appeared for eleven consecutive seasons. Wyle decided to leave the show as a regular...
who asks for news of County. Pratt tells him about Luka and Abby expecting a baby which Carter contemplates for a moment then declares this good news. He starts to talk about Clemente but they are interrupted by a disturbance in the camp. A member of the janjaweed has been captured and is surrounded by the camp’s men who are beating him with sticks. Pratt tries to rush in and stop them but is knocked to the floor. As he watches a teenage boy smashes the man's head in with a rock. Later Pratt drinks some alcohol he smuggled in a mouthwash bottle. This wasn’t what he was expecting at all.
Guest starring
Staff -- Noah WyleNoah WyleNoah Strausser Speer Wyle is an American film, television and theatre actor. He is best known for his role as Dr. John Truman Carter III in the Medical drama ER. He has also played Steve Jobs in the 1999 docudrama Pirates of Silicon Valley and Flynn Carsen in The Librarian franchise...
as Dr. John CarterJohn Carter (ER)Dr. John Truman Carter III, portrayed by Noah Wyle, is a fictional character from the television series ER. The character, called simply "Carter" by most other characters, was introduced in the pilot episode and appeared for eleven consecutive seasons. Wyle decided to leave the show as a regular... - John LeguizamoJohn LeguizamoJonathan Alberto "John" Leguizamo is an Colombian-American actor, producer, voice artist, and comedian.-Early life:...
as Dr.Victor Clemente - Dahlia SalemDahlia SalemDahlia Salem is an American actress. She played Sofia Carlino on Another World and Claire Walsh on General Hospital.-Filmography:* Another World .... Sofia Carlino...
as Dr. Jessica Albright - Sara GilbertSara GilbertSara Gilbert is an American actress best known for her role as Darlene Conner from 1988–1997 in the U.S. sitcom Roseanne.-Early life:Gilbert was born Sara Rebecca Abeles in Santa Monica, California. Her parents are Barbara Crane and Harold Abeles. Her two older siblings, Melissa Gilbert and...
as Intern Dr.Jane Figler - Eamonn WalkerEamonn WalkerEamonn Walker is an English film, television and theatre actor. In the United States, he is known for playing Kareem Said in the HBO television series Oz, for which he won a CableACE Award, and elsewere as Winston, the gay, black thorn in Alf Garnett's side in In Sickness and in Health and John...
as Dr. Stephen Dakarai - Mary McCormackMary McCormackMary Catherine McCormack is an American actress. Best known for her work in television, she has had leading roles as Justine Appleton in the series Murder One , as Deputy National Security Adviser Kate Harper in The West Wing and as Mary Shannon in In Plain Sight .Her film roles include Private...
as Debbie - Laura CeronLaura CerónLaura Cerón is an Alma Award winning Mexican-American actress. Her most recognizable role is that of Nurse Chuny Marquez on the television series ER.-Early life:...
as Nurse Chuny Marquez - Yvette FreemanYvette FreemanYvette Freeman is an American actress best known for her role as Haleh Adams, a registered nurse, on the NBC drama ER...
as Nurse Haleh Adams - Abraham BenrubiAbraham BenrubiAbraham Rubin Hercules Benrubi is an American character actor known for his appearances as Jerry Markovic on the long-running U.S...
as Desk Clerk Jerry Markovic - Troy EvansTroy EvansTroy Evans is an American football linebacker and special teams player who is currently a free agent. Evans previously played for the St...
as Desk Clerk Frank Martin
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- Garret Dillahunt as Steve Curtis
- China ShaversChina ShaversChina Shavers is an American actress. She is also sometimes credited as China Jesushita Shavers usually for her larger roles. She's best known for her supporting roles as Brooke Harper on the high school drama Boston Public and as Dreama on the supernatural sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage...
as Olivia Evans - Erika AlexanderErika AlexanderErika Alexander is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Pam Tucker on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, and as Maxine Shaw on the FOX sitcom Living Single. She has won numerous awards for her work on Living Single, including two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a...
as Vatima Abika - Shea WhighamShea WhighamFranklin Shea Whigham, Jr. , best known as Shea Whigham, is an American actor notably starring as Elias "Eli" Thompson on the HBO dramatic series Boardwalk Empire.-Early life:...
as Bobby Kenyon - Diane LaddDiane LaddDiane Ladd is an American actress, film director, producer and published author. She has appeared in over 120 roles, on television, and in miniseries and feature films, including Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore , Wild at Heart , Rambling Rose , Ghosts of Mississippi, Primary Colors, 28 Days , and...
as Mrs. Pooler - Annamarie KenoyerAnnamarie KenoyerAnnamarie Kenoyer is an American teen actress, who is known for appearing in several television shows and a few films. Her most noted role is as Ashley Whitaker in Medium.-Career:...
as Ruthie Pooler
Music
- "California GirlsCalifornia Girls"California Girls" is a song by American rock band The Beach Boys, featured on their ninth studio album Summer Days . Written by band-members Brian Wilson and Mike Love, the song features contrasting verse-chorus form...
" by The Beach BoysThe Beach BoysThe Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962... - "I Got You BabeI Got You Babe"I Got You Babe" is a 1965 #1 single by American pop music duo Sonny & Cher.-Background and composition:Sonny Bono, a songwriter and record producer for Phil Spector, wrote the lyrics to and composed the music of the song for himself and his then-wife, Cher, late at night in their basement. Session...
" by Sonny and Cher
External links
- Full Cast & Crew at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...