Épisode Le devoir de Colleen S05E17 - Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman Saison 5

TEASER


FADE IN:


EXT. SPRINGS CHATEAU AND HEALTH RESORT - ESTABLISHING - DAY ONE 1


INT. ANDREW'S CLINIC - DAY ONE 2

ANDREW is at his desk, updating patient charts. He looks tired, pale and clammy -- obviously not feeling well, but trying very hard to deny it.

He pauses a moment from his work, wipes his forehead and rolls his head back, trying to loosen the aches and pains he's feeling. He finds himself staring at the thermometer case on his desk. He hesitates a moment, then gives in and opens the case. He takes out the thermometer and places it in his mouth, but as soon as it's in:

A KNOCK at the door breaks the silence. Andrew quickly removes the thermometer and shoves it back in the case.

ANDREW
Come in.

He checks the clock on the wall and turns to the door as it opens.

ANDREW
You're early, Mr. Voss. I wasn't expecting you until --

Andrew stops short when he sees BRIAN stepping in, holding a large medical text.

ANDREW
(managing a smile)
You're not Mr. Voss.

BRIAN
Hey, Dr. Cook.

Brian notices how pale Andrew is and reacts with concern.

BRIAN
You all right?

ANDREW
I'm fine. Just a little tired. It's been a long week.

Brian nods, then hands over the book.

(CONTINUED)


2.


CONTINUED: 2

BRIAN
Ma asked me to bring this medical book back to you. Said thanks for lettin' her borrow it.

ANDREW
(taking the book)
Sure. Anytime.

BRIAN
She woulda brought it back herself, 'cept she had to pick up Colleen at the train station.

ANDREW
Colleen's here?

BRIAN
For the weekend. She has to go back to school on Monday.

ANDREW
Well... I'll be sure to stop by after I'm finished here.

BRIAN
All right. See ya.

Brian goes out. Andrew turns back to the thermometer case. He opens it, starts to reach for the thermometer... but then changes his mind and closes the case.

ANDREW
(to himself, a mantra)
I'm fine.

But clearly he's not, as we:

CUT TO:


EXT. STREET NEAR TRAIN STATION - DAY ONE 3

COLLEEN, dressed for travel, stands by the wagon with MIKE and SULLY, who listen as she excitedly describes her new classes at college:

COLLEEN
"An Introduction to Human Physiology" -- My first course in pre-medical studies. It's fascinatin'.

MIKE
That's wonderful, Colleen.

(CONTINUED)


3.


CONTINUED: 3

SULLY
They givin' you a lotta work?

COLLEEN
We have an examination every Thursday. Gonna be a lotta memorizin'...
(turns to Mike)
But so far, most of the things we're learnin' I already know from workin' at the clinic with you.

SULLY
Helps havin' a doctor in the family.

COLLEEN
Yeah.

Sully loads Colleen's suitcase into the wagon and climbs in.

SULLY
I'll see you back at the Homestead.

COLLEEN
See ya, Sully.

Sully rides off as Mike and Colleen start down the street toward the clinic.

COLLEEN
The professor just gave us a new assignment. I'm really excited about it.

MIKE
What is it?

COLLEEN
We're supposed to interview a doctor and ask him what his most memorable case was, then write a paper describin' the diagnosis, treatment and outcome of the case.
(smiles)
And since you're a doctor, I'm gonna make you the subject of my paper.

Mike is visibly touched by this.

MIKE
I'd like that very much, Colleen.

(CONTINUED)


4.


CONTINUED: (2) 3

SULLY
(to Mike)
Now all you gotta do is figure out which case was your most memorable.

Mike considers this a moment. It won't be easy.

MIKE
Which case...

ANDREW (O.S.)
Colleen!

Mike and Colleen turn to see Andrew approaching, visibly ill and now having a difficult time hiding it. Colleen's eyes light up when she sees him...

COLLEEN
Andrew.
(then, concerned)
Are you all right?

ANDREW
I'm fine.

Mike, also concerned, steps over and feels his forehead.

MIKE
You have a fever.

ANDREW
Slight.

MIKE
It's still a fever, Andrew. I'd like to examine you, to make sure.

ANDREW
Michaela, I'm a doctor. I think I'd be able to tell --

MIKE
That you're pale and sweating and running a fever, which means you're sick...

Andrew looks to Colleen, sees her concerned expression.

MIKE
Now please ... let me examine you.

(CONTINUED)


5.


CONTINUED: (3) 3

He then turns back to Mike and nods, conceding. As Mike and Colleen lead him to the clinic:

FADE OUT.

END OF TEASER





6.


ACT ONE


FADE IN:


INT. CLINIC - DAY ONE 4

Mike finishes examining Andrew, listening to his breathing with her stethoscope. Colleen watches from nearby.

ANDREW
Some chills, minor muscle pains, headache...

MIKE
Headache?

ANDREW
The usual symptoms, Michaela. If you ask me, it's just a catarrh.

Mike finishes, puts her stethoscope away.

MIKE
I agree...

Andrew hops off the table, begins putting his coat back on.

MIKE
And the normal treatment for a catarrh is bed-rest.

ANDREW
Unfortunately, my duties at the hotel clinic won't allow that.

MIKE
As your doctor, I'm afraid I'd have to insist.

Andrew pauses, giving her a look -- his doctor?

MIKE
If you don't rest, your body won't heal, and we wouldn't want this catarrh developing into something worse, would we?

ANDREW
(after a beat)
No. We wouldn't.

Mike takes his coat from him.

(CONTINUED)


7.


CONTINUED: 4

MIKE
You can stay here, in one of the recovery rooms. That way we can monitor you, and make sure you get the rest you need.

Andrew heaves a sigh of resignation and nods.


INT. RECOVERY ROOM - DAY ONE 5

Andrew, now in bedclothes, settles into the bed as Colleen fluffs the pillows behind him, then pours him a glass of water. Colleen's just filled Andrew in on her assignment from college.

ANDREW
Most memorable case?

COLLEEN
Then we have to write a paper describin' the diagnosis, treatment and outcome.

ANDREW
Has Michaela decided which case that is?

MIKE
Not yet. She's gonna have to give it some thought.

ANDREW
I'm sure she's seen her share of memorable cases out here.

COLLEEN
Yeah. There's been a lot of them.
(thinks a moment)
Some really strange ones, too.

ANDREW
Really? Such as?

COLLEEN
Well... one time there was this man who everyone thought was dead. Only he wasn't.
(off Andrew's confused look)
See, first Jake found him in the barbershop...



8.


+CLIP 1 - (207) - "HALLOWEEN" 6

Jake and Loren find Tom Poston dead in the barber chair.

COLLEEN (V.O.)
But when they went to get Dr. Mike...

Jake brings Mike in only to discover Tom gone.

COLLEEN (V.O.)
Then Hank, and even Matthew found the same man, dead...

We see Hank discover Tom, then Matthew discover Tom at the cafe.

COLLEEN (V.O.)
And each time he disappeared. Dr. Mike thought it was a Halloween joke.

Mike gets angry when Tom is not at the cafe.

COLLEEN (V.O.)
Then, on Halloween night...

Tom (after winning the costume contest), whips off his mask, scaring the people. He then passes out. Cut to Mike examining him, telling him he suffers from cataplexy.


+BACK TO SCENE 7

as Andrew listens, intrigued.

COLLEEN
Then there was John the Engineer.

ANDREW
John the Engineer?


+CLIP 2 - (308) - "HALLOWEEN II" 8

We see John's face in close-up, as Mike and Sully stare down at him.

COLLEEN (V.O.)
He was in a train wreck, and his face got burned real bad. Dr. Mike wanted to help him, so she asked if she could try an experimental treatment on him...

We see Mike prepare for surgery, drawing graft lines on John's face. Cut to the recovery, as John sees his reflection in the mirror.

(CONTINUED)


9.


CONTINUED: 8

COLLEEN (V.O.)
It took a long time, but after everythin' healed, the difference was amazin'.

End on shot of John with his face healed.


+BACK TO SCENE 9

ANDREW
That's remarkable. Reconstructive surgery is incredibly difficult, even for a city hospital. How she manages with her limited medical resources is nothing short of miraculous.

COLLEEN
She had even less when she first came to Colorado Springs. But even back then she did some incredible things...


+CLIP 3 - PILOT 10

Mike opens the door, and Sully and two Cheyenne braves bring in the wounded Black Kettle. Mike performs an emergency tracheotomy on him, saving his life.

COLLEEN (V.O.)
Dr. Mike saved Chief Black Kettle's life. And to thank her, he gave her her Indian name...

Black Kettle speaks, and Sully translates, telling Mike that her Cheyenne name is "Medicine Woman." Mike is moved by the tribute.


+BACK TO SCENE 11

Andrew is also moved.

ANDREW
Medicine Woman.

COLLEEN
Yeah.

Andrew thinks a moment.

(CONTINUED)


10.


CONTINUED: 11

ANDREW
After five years, I would think Michaela's treated just about everyone in town by now.

COLLEEN
Pretty much...
(thinks)
'Course, some folks are more prone to gettin' sick than others.


+CLIP 4 - MONTAGE OF THE MANY AILMENTS OF HORACE 12

1. PILOT - Mike pulls a clump of wax from Horace's ear.

2. (111) "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" - Mike treats a blister on Horace's finger.

3. (205) "THE INCIDENT" - Mike pulls an arrow out of Horace's arm.

4. (316) "END OF THE WORLD" - Mike and Hank perform an appendectomy on Horace.

5. (428) "WHEN A CHILD IS BORN, PART 2" - Preston asks if it's Horace's appendix that's causing the problem, and Andrew says no, gallstones.

6. (414) "TIN STAR" - Horace speaks at the town meeting, telling everyone that he knows what it's like to be shot -- "And let me tell you, it hurts."


+BACK TO SCENE 13

as Andrew chuckles at this. Then another thought hits him:

ANDREW
What about Preston? Has Michaela ever treated him?

COLLEEN
Just once.


+CLIP 5 - (412) "FIFI'S FIRST CHRISTMAS" 14

Preston wakes up on the examination table, covered only by a sheet. Mike comes in, tells him he has a kidney stone. End with Preston running out of the clinic with only the sheet wrapped around him.



11.


+BACK TO SCENE 15

Andrew laughs again, but then suddenly stops short, wincing in pain. Colleen sees this and reacts with concern.

COLLEEN
Andrew? What's wrong?

ANDREW
Nothing... it's nothing.

COLLEEN
Is your headache gettin' worse?

He doesn't answer her, which tells her that the answer is yes. Colleen reaches over and feels his forehead, her concern suddenly increasing.

COLLEEN
You're burnin' up.

ANDREW
What...?

COLLEEN
(calling out)
Ma!

ANDREW
It shouldn't be going up. I drank some of that willow bark tea.

Mike comes in. Colleen turns to her.

COLLEEN
He's gettin' worse.

Mike steps over to the bed, feels Andrew's forehead.

MIKE
Your fever's climbing.
(turns to Colleen)
Colleen, will you prepare some more tea?

ANDREW
How could it go up so fast?

MIKE
I don't know.
(growing concern)
I'm afraid this is something more than a simple catarrh.

(CONTINUED)


12.


CONTINUED: 15

Andrew reacts, looking worried now. Mike takes a cloth and dabs the sweat from his brow as we:

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT ONE





13.


ACT TWO


FADE IN:


INT. RECOVERY ROOM - LATE AFTERNOON - DAY ONE 16

Mike [prepares a cup of hot tea for Andrew, who shifts uncomfortably in bed.

MIKE
how's your headache?

ANDREW
Like knives. There's pain in my abdomen now as well.

MIKE
Appendicitis?

Andrew shakes his head.

ANDREW
My uncle removed my appendix two years ago.

Mike steps over and gently palpates Andrew's abdomen.

MIKE
Your spleen --

ANDREW
Is enlarged, I know.

Mike hands him the cup of tea.

MIKE
Here. Hopefully this will lower your fever and help with the pain.

Andrew props himself up and drinks the tea slowly.

ANDREW
Where's Colleen?

MIKE
I asked her to ride out to Becky's to pick up Katie for me.

Andrew nods. His worry and frustration showing.

ANDREW
I don't understand it. I thought perhaps it's influenza, but the symptoms presented themselves so rapidly...

(CONTINUED)


13A.


CONTINUED: 16

Mike sits back -- she's baffled as well.

(CONTINUED)


14.


CONTINUED: (2) 16

MIKE
Well, the first thing we need to do is get your fever down.
(re: the tea)
Keep drinking.

Andrew drinks some more, his apprehension growing. Mike sees this and tries to reassure him:

MIKE
I'm sure you'll be fine.

Andrew nods, wanting to believe this, but still clearly worried. He tries to mask his anxiety by shifting the discussion away from him:

ANDREW
I guess you've had your share of mysterious illnesses recently. The outbreak here at the clinic...

Mike nods.

MIKE
The malpractice case...
(thinks a moment)
There've been many more...


+CLIP 6 - (203) - "SANCTUARY" 17

Dorothy is put in jail.

MIKE (V.O.)
When Dorothy's husband died, at first everyone thought Dorothy had murdered him. But I believed that she was innocent, and set out to prove it...

Mike does the autopsy on Marcus Jennings and discovers that he died of gastritis.


+CLIP 7 - (317) - "THINGS MY FATHER NEVER GAVE ME" 18

Mike treats a Chinese worker.

MIKE (V.O.)
There was another time, when several Chinese workers who were helping Robert E suddenly took ill...

(CONTINUED)


15.


CONTINUED: 18

Another worker is ill, and Mike has Horace wire for information.

MIKE (V.O.)
No one knew how or why they were getting sick, until...

Horace brings in the telegram. Cut to Mike explaining that the toxin was lead poisoning from contaminated cookies the workers ate.


+CLIP 8 - (208/209) - "WHERE THE HEART IS" 19

Elizabeth lies in bed, very ill.

MIKE (V.O.)
There was even a time when my mother became ill. I went back to Boston to be with her, and found myself disagreeing with her doctor's diagnosis...

Mike argues that Elizabeth is not suffering from cancer, but from hepatitis. Dr. Hanson dismisses her diagnosis, but Mike privately talks her mother into taking her tea treatment. Cut to Elizabeth feeling well, and giving Mike the credit.


+BACK TO SCENE 20

as Mike grows somber, remembering another case...

MIKE
And then there's Anthony...


+CLIP 9 - (413) - "CHANGE OF HEART" 21

Anthony has an attack. Grace and Robert E ask Mike what's wrong with him, and Mike says she doesn't know. She operates on Anthony, tells Grace and Robert E that he made it, but...


+BACK TO SCENE 22

MIKE
I have yet to discover what his sickness is. It comes and goes.

Mike and Andrew fall silent a moment. Colleen steps up to the doorway in time to hear:

(CONTINUED)


16.


CONTINUED: 22

MIKE
(to Andrew)
But we'll continue to search for answers.
(comforting smile)
A doctor never gives up on a patient.

The resolve in Mike's eyes reassures Andrew. He manages a weak nod, then notices Colleen at the door. Mike turns to her.

MIKE
Colleen, I didn't expect you to come back. Where's Katie?

COLLEEN
(coming in)
I took her home. Brian and Sully are watchin' her.

Colleen looks back at Andrew, sees the obvious discomfort he's in.

COLLEEN
Is the tea helpin' any?

Andrew shakes his head "no," then looks to Mike.

ANDREW
The pain's spreading... more distal now. Like athralgia.

COLLEEN
(to Mike)
What's that?

MIKE
Pain in the joints.

ANDREW
Mostly in the wrists and ankles.
(shakes his head)
Strangest thing...

MIKE
Let's have a look.

Mike reaches over and pulls the blanket back to examine his hands.

She slides up his sleeve and suddenly freezes, reacting with concern when she sees his wrist and hand (even the palm) covered with tiny red bumps. Andrew and Colleen also see it and react.

(CONTINUED)


17.


CONTINUED: (2) 22

ANDREW
A rash?

COLLEEN
Measles?

Mike shakes her head -- the mystery is now solved, but her concern continues to build.

MIKE
No. You have what's known as Spotted Fever. Sometimes called the "Black Measles."

ANDREW
I've never heard of it.

MIKE
It occurs mainly in the wilderness -- forested areas away from the larger cities. And most occurrences happen in the spring.

COLLEEN
How'd he get it?

MIKE
We're not quite sure of the cause... but some believe it's transmitted by the bite of a tick.

Andrew reacts, puzzled.

ANDREW
A tick?

COLLEEN
Will he be all right?

Mike looks back at Andrew -- she has to be honest with him.

MIKE
The rash will probably spread, and the pain and fever may increase. But you're young and strong. Hopefully, within a week it should pass, and you should recover.

Andrew quiets a moment, reading the uncertain look on Mike's face.

ANDREW
But there's a chance I may not.

(CONTINUED)


18.


CONTINUED: (3) 22

Mike doesn't answer. Colleen looks at her, the fear increasing as we:

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT TWO





19.


ACT THREE


FADE IN:


INT. RECOVERY ROOM - NIGHT ONE 23

It's late. A very tired Colleen takes the thermometer from Andrew's mouth and reads it, as Mike finishes giving him an injection. Andrew's condition has worsened -- he's in and out of consciousness, in a state of delirium.

COLLEEN
Fever's holdin' at 104.

MIKE
Let's hope it doesn't go any higher.

ANDREW
(groggy)
Michaela...

MIKE
(leans close)
I've given you an injection of morphine for the pain. We're monitoring your fever. It's leveled off, but if it goes up again, we'll give you an ice bath.

Andrew manages a weak nod, and then he's out again. Colleen looks up at Mike.

COLLEEN
How long will he be like this?

MIKE
If there are no complications, the fever could break in a few days.

COLLEEN
Complications?

Mike hesitates a beat, not knowing how to break this news to her gently:

MIKE
There's a chance of developing meningitis. I'll have to keep a close eye on him.

Colleen looks back at Andrew, begins wiping his forehead with a cloth. Mike watches her a moment, then speaks:

(CONTINUED)


20.


CONTINUED: 23

MIKE
It's getting late, Colleen. You should go home.

COLLEEN
I wanna stay here and help you look after him.

MIKE
You need to get some rest.

COLLEEN
I'm fine.
(looks back at Andrew)
It's like you said -- a doctor never gives up on a patient.

Mike pulls a chair over and sits beside her.

MIKE
That's true. You never stop caring.
(beat)
But you must also never stop being a doctor.

Colleen looks at her, confused by this.

MIKE
It's important to care, Colleen... but we must also try to maintain a professional detachment, to not become too emotionally involved with a patient.

Mike falls silent a moment, realizing the many times she's struggled with this.

MIKE
Unfortunately, it's easier said than done...


+CLIP 10 - (102) - "THE VISITOR" 24

Robert E is burned at the forge. Mike treats him, sees the whip marks on his back. Off her look of concern...


+CLIP 11 - (424) - "LAST CHANCE" 25

Sully brings in Cloud Dancing, who was stabbed. An exhausted Mike operates on him, then tells Sully he lost a lot of blood. Sully says they should do a transfusion, volunteers to give blood.

(CONTINUED)


21.


CONTINUED: 25

Cut to transfusion, and Mike, despite being pregnant, refuses to rest.


+CLIP 12 - (303/399) - "LADIES NIGHT" 26

Mike discovers a growth on Dorothy's breast. Dorothy says it's nothing. Cut to Mike telling Dorothy that she's concerned, since Loren told her that Dorothy's mother died of a similar growth. Dorothy's upset that Mike talked to Loren. Cut to Mike giving Dorothy options, talk of percentages. Dorothy says I'm no percentage. Dorothy agrees to operation. Cut to final scene, where Mike stays with Dorothy as she looks at herself in the mirror.


+BACK TO SCENE 27

as Colleen stares down at Andrew, coming to the conclusion:

COLLEEN
I think when you care for a patient as a doctor and friend, it can only help 'em get better in the end.

MIKE
It doesn't always turn out that way, Colleen...


+CLIP 13 - (315) - "PIKE'S PEACE" 28

After Mike learns that Sam has leukemia, she refuses to leave her side, wanting to help her medically. Sam tells Mike that she can stay with her only as her friend, not her doctor.


+CLIP 14 - (218) - "LIFE AND DEATH" 29

Mike gives Dorothy's son, Tommy, an injection of morphine. The next day he asks for more, obviously addicted. Cut to Tommy breaking into the homestead (to get more morphine), and Mike shooting him. Mike tries to help him, but ends up having to amputate his leg.


+CLIP 15 - (404) - "BROTHER'S KEEPER" 30

Matthew carries Ingrid into the homestead and Mike goes to work on her. Cut to Jon bringing Ingrid to the clinic, and Jake declaring that she has rabies. Ingrid writhes in pain as her condition worsens. End with Matthew asking Mike if Ingrid will die, and Mike saying yes.



22.


+CLIP 16 - PILOT 31

Mike struggles to save Charlotte, who's dying from a rattlesnake bite. She asks Mike to look after her kids, and Mike promises she will.


+BACK TO SCENE 32

as Colleen quiets, remembering this terrible event. Mike puts a tender hand on her shoulder. After a moment, Colleen looks down at Andrew, then back up at Mike.

COLLEEN
Still... I'm stayin' right here.

MIKE
Colleen, Andrew's condition might be like this for days.

COLLEEN
I know. And if I have to miss school, I will.
(resumes wiping Andrew's brow)
I'm gonna do everythin' I can to help him through this.

She looks up at Mike, her resolve building.

COLLEEN
That's what you'd do.

Mike falls silent, realizing this to be true. She stares down at her daughter a moment, realizing the depth of feeling Colleen has for Andrew.

Mike gives her a quiet nod, and Colleen turns back to Andrew, continuing to wipe his brow as we:

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT THREE





23.


ACT FOUR


FADE IN:


EXT. CLINIC PORCH - DAY TWO 33

It's a few days later. A weary Mike sits with Sully on the bench in front of the clinic.

MIKE
He's been in and out of consciousness for two days now. His fever's dropped a bit, but it's still dangerously high.

SULLY
Colleen still up there with him?

MIKE
She hasn't left his side. I wired her college yesterday, explained the situation. Hopefully they'll let her make up the work she's missing.

Mike quiets a moment, troubled.

MIKE
I wish she'd get some rest. There's not much else she can do to help him.

SULLY
'Cept be there for him.
(off Mike's look)
Sometimes that's the best medicine you can ask for...


+CLIP 17 - (223) - "MAN IN THE MOON" 34

Hank wakes in clinic, and Mike and others tell him what happened. He refuses her help. He's then discovered unconscious. Mike tells Myra there's not much she can do to help, and Myra tells her that sometimes you have to really want them to get better, and they will. End with Mike baring her soul to unconscious Hank, who then wakes up.


+CLIP 18 - (408) - "PROMISES, PROMISES" 35

Mike tells Dorothy about Loren's stroke, and that he's in a coma. Dorothy asks what she can do, and Mike tells her to say a prayer and sit with him, that he'll know she's there. Cut to Dorothy, Mike and Colleen at Loren's bedside when he wakes up.



24.


+CLIP 19 - (114) - "THE OPERATION" 36

Mike examines Brian after his fall, determines everything is all right. Cut to Brian losing his sight, and Mike reacting with fear. She operates on his skull to relieve pressure. Mike and family stay by Brian's side after the operation. End with Mike waking and discovering Brian gone. She finds him on bridge, looking at schoolhouse.


+CLIP 20 - (110) - "RUNNING GHOST" 37

Cloud Dancing brings in a badly beaten Sully. Mike treats him, but discovers Sully is paralyzed. With her and the family's help, he regains the use of his legs.


+BACK TO SCENE 38

as Mike gives Sully a smile.

MIKE
You're right. Sometimes it takes more than just medicine.

COLLEEN (O.S.)
(from inside)
Ma! Come quick!

Mike and Sully hurry into the clinic.


INT. RECOVERY ROOM - DAY TWO 39

Mike and Sully enter to discover Colleen at Andrew's bedside... only now he's awake. Mike moves to him.

MIKE
Andrew...

COLLEEN
His fever's down. 100.

MIKE
That's good.
(to Andrew)
How are you feeling?

ANDREW
Tired.

MIKE
Can you touch your chin to your chest?

Andrew does.

(CONTINUED)


25.


CONTINUED: 39

MIKE
No stiffness or pain in your neck?

He shakes his head no. Mike is greatly relieved.

MIKE
(to Colleen)
No meningitis.
(back to Andrew)
Well, Dr. Cook, it appears you've made it through the worst of it. It'll take some time to get your strength back, but you're going to be just fine.

ANDREW
Thank you.

MIKE
No...

Mike smiles, turns to Colleen.

MIKE
Thank Colleen.

Andrew looks to Colleen, who smiles, suddenly self-conscious. Mike and Sully exchange a look, then quietly step out, leaving the two alone.

Andrew looks up at Colleen.

ANDREW
(not a question)
You've been here all this time.

COLLEEN
Just wanted to help you get better.

Andrew reaches out, gently takes her hand in his.

ANDREW
You did.
(heartfelt)
Thank you, Colleen.

The two share a look, the connection between them never stronger.


INT. CLINIC - MOMENTS LATER - DAY TWO 40

Mike and Sully turn to Colleen as she comes in, plopping down heavily in a chair.

(CONTINUED)


26.


CONTINUED: 40

MIKE
I think it's time you took a nap.

COLLEEN
I think you're right.

Mike steps over to her, puts her hand on Colleen's shoulder.

MIKE
I'm very proud of you, Colleen.

SULLY
You're gonna make a fine doctor.

COLLEEN
Thanks.

Brian enters, holding a telegram.

BRIAN
Ma, telegram just come for you.

He hands it to Mike, who reads it.

MIKE
(to Colleen, as she reads)
It's from your college. They're allowing you to make up the work you've missed. And your physiology professor has given you an extension on your assignment.

COLLEEN
(suddenly remembering)
My assignment...

SULLY
(to Mike)
You figure out what your most memorable case was, yet?

MIKE
No. I'm still thinking. There've been so many.

As Mike resumes pondering this question, we hear KATIE CRY from upstairs.

MIKE
Katie's up from her nap. Brian, would you mind getting her?

BRIAN
Sure.

(CONTINUED)


27.


CONTINUED: (2) 40

Brian goes out as Mike continues to think. And then it hits her:

MIKE
Of course...

COLLEEN
What?

Mike breaks into a wide smile.

MIKE
Katie.


+CLIP 21 - (428) - "WHEN A CHILD IS BORN, PART 41

Mike coaches Sully as she gives birth to Katie in the woods. End on Sully holding up the newborn baby, then handing her to Mike.


+BACK TO SCENE 42

as Brian brings in KATIE and hands her to Mike. Mike turns to Colleen.

MIKE
She was my most memorable case.

Mike kisses Katie as Sully steps over and puts his arm around her. Mike smiles up at him.

MIKE
Every doctor should be so lucky.


+CLOSE ON COLLEEN 43

as she watches her mother hold Katie in her arms. Colleen smiles at them, suddenly filled with a sense of great pride and hope for all things that lie ahead, as we slowly:

FADE OUT.

THE END