Written and directed by series creator Bill Lawrence, it was broadcast on January 27, 2009 on ABC.
tells her that she shouldn't let the wife put her husband on machines, which would only cause more pain.
In response, Denise bluntly tells her that if she does put her husband on machines, it might lead to an infection and then to antibiotics, causing him more pain because she was "too selfish to let him go".
In the end, however, Elliot learns that Katie has not changed at all upon overhearing her say that she'll be fine in the hospital because she "has Dr. Reid wrapped around her finger."
The episode ends with J.D., Elliot, and Dr. Cox looking on solemnly as their respective interns collectively leave the hospital for the day.