 Gregory Harrison s last episode is a tour de force for him (presumably he was lured back for the seventh season with the promise of a big exit show) as surgeon "Gonzo" Gates, who suffers a major stroke while walking in a hospital corridor. He lives, but his mobility, speech and cognitive skills are severely impaired. His bride Fran (who has multiple sclerosis) and his group at the hospital try to help him rehabilitate and succeed to a degree, but he goes on a permanent vacation to try to see what he wants to do if he can no longer operate.