 Curtis Ames, a carpenter who suffered a stroke under Kovac s care, sues him for malpractice. Kovac and Ames square off in court as each man s recollections of Ames  treatment are recounted via testimony and flashbacks. Meanwhile, Abby returns to work and must adjust to the dramatic changes in her life, and Pratt s early morning trip to the barbershop results in a new awareness of community need. Also, Abby and Pratt try an unconventional method for treating a heart patient and Neela tries a risky procedure which doesn t sit well with her chief.