Sullivan's Crossing (2023) s03e09 Episode Script

1
The initial scans
show a five-centimetre
left sphenoid meningioma
compressing on your optic chiasm,
which would explain your vision loss.
Meaning
A tumour that grows in the outer
three membranes of the brain.
I have a brain tumour?
I'm afraid so.
Cancer?
90% of meningiomas are benign,
so there's no reason to
think that it's malignant.
But how could I have something that big
in my head and not know?
They're slow growing.
They can go undetected for years
before they start causing symptoms.
We're still waiting
on the detailed scans
to get a complete picture
of what's going on.
So, what now?
There's a neurosurgeon
over at Halifax General
who can do the surgery
in the next few days,
if you agree to it.
That soon?
Well, if they can alleviate the pressure
on your optic nerves quickly,
there's a good chance they
can fully restore your vision.
And what if I don't
want to have surgery?
Then, I'm afraid your vision
loss will be permanent.
♪
Is this as good as it's gonna get? ♪
I've given all I can give ♪
But the rivers still
get wider, wider ♪
We've been here all along ♪
Through the valleys, we carry on ♪
The journey takes us higher, higher ♪
This could be your home,
if we try to build it ♪
This could be your life
that's one in a million ♪
All the hard times,
yeah, they were worth it ♪
Time and time and time again ♪
Time and time and time again ♪
JACOB: So, they can remove it?
Yeah, they should be able to.
And then, she'll be okay?
If they can completely
resect the tumour, then
it shouldn't go back.
I still can't believe none
of us noticed anything.
Can we go see her?
She could use the
emotional support. I just
I wouldn't stay too long. We
don't want to overwhelm her.
Okay.
So, the surgeon they found,
he knows what he's doing?
He comes highly recommended.
Because we need to make
sure Edna's gonna be okay.
I'm gonna do everything I
can to make sure that happens.
Thank you, Maggie.
Of course.
♪
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Thanks for coming.
I can't believe it.
Edna seemed perfectly fine
the last time I saw her.
I know.
I can't imagine what Frank
must be going through right now.
Well, at least Maggie's there.
How is she holding up?
It's hard to tell. She's in doctor mode.
Don't let her fool you.
Edna's always been like
a second mother to her,
so I know she's got to be struggling.
Yeah, that's why I want
to get over to the hospital
to be with her.
Go. Yeah. I'll take care of things.
Are you sure?
Look, I can wait for Lola
and Jacob to get here.
No, I'll be fine. Just
go. Be with Maggie.
Thanks, Syd.
You really can't see us at all?
I can make out some
shapes, but that's about it.
I'm here for you,
Auntie, whatever you need.
Oh, and Frank's garden's
gonna need tending, too.
That's not important right now.
(SIGHING) I can't have it dying
just because you're in here with me.
I know how much it means to you.
Don't worry. We've got it handled.
And what about your research?
And Lola's internship?
We're trading off with Cal
and Sidney at the store.
So, you don't have to worry about it.
The only thing you need to focus
on right now is getting better.
We should let you get some rest.
It's gonna be okay, Edna.
I'm a little tired.
Why don't you go find Sully and
get yourself something to eat?
I'm good.
There's no point sitting
here watching me sleep.
Awas. Go on.
Okay, but I won't be long.
I love you, Frank.
I love you, too.
♪
COOPER: Forget about that one.
Rafe, got a second?
Sure, Chief.
I heard Edna's in the hospital.
I wanted to say I'm sorry.
I know she's a close friend.
Yeah, she and Frank are like family.
You let me know if there's
anything I can do, okay?
Yeah, I will.
Yeah.
Actually, Chief, um
if you got a second, I was
hoping to get some advice.
Sure. What about?
Relationships.
Not sure if I'm the guy to
be giving advice about that,
but, uh, I'll try.
Sydney and I were talking the other day,
and the topic of marriage came up.
She wants you to propose.
Actually, the opposite.
She told me she doesn't
believe in marriage.
Oh.
Yeah, I was surprised too.
And you're not on board with that?
I mean, I've always pictured
myself fairly traditional -
white picket fence, two kids.
I really want to get married someday.
And you're worried,
if you tell her that,
she's not gonna understand how you feel.
Look, I want her to be happy.
But I also feel like
I should be happy, too.
It's better to rip the Band-Aid off now
and be really honest with each other,
than wake up in a few years
and realize you're both unhappy.
Yeah, I guess you're right.
Good luck, man.
(EXHALING SHARPLY)
- Hey.
- Hey.
How's Edna doing?
She's scared.
Why don't you go home, take
a little time for yourself?
- I'll stay with Frank a minute.
- No, I can't.
I have to talk with Dr. Rabney
and make sure everything gets
organized for Edna's surgery.
- It can wait.
- No, it can't.
There's a lot that needs to get done.
I need to go through all
her tests again and
All right, just come sit for a minute.
Take a seat.
Here.
- Thank you.
- Drink.
I know you want to help out,
but you're not going
to be any good to anyone
if you burn yourself out.
Maggie, Edna's detail scans are back.
I think you're going to
gonna wanna have a look.
You know
I can still remember
how it felt the first time I saw Edna.
I went back to that diner
every day for a week until
I got the nerve to say hello.
And I don't think that we've
spent a day apart since then.
Edna's not gonna let some
tumour get the best of her. Nope.
I don't know what
I would do without her.
Nothing's gonna happen, Frank.
Maggie will make sure of that.
I'm gonna
head back up, so that I'm
there for her when she wakes up.
Yeah, sure.
♪
You really should
have a look at the MRI.
MAGGIE: Oh, no.
I can't believe I
didn't see that before.
What's wrong?
The margins on the
initial CT weren't clear.
Edna's tumour is compressing
and narrowing her carotid artery.
I'm sorry, Maggie.
So, what does that mean?
Surgery's going to be a lot more
complicated than we first thought.
CAL: You sure you want to do this?
It'll be easier on Edna coming for me.
Well, I'll be right
here, if you need me.
♪
FRANK: Magpie.
How are you feeling?
Just trying to wrap
my head around the fact
that I have a brain tumour.
MAGGIE: So, the scans came back.
What's up?
I'm afraid I have some more bad news.
What is that?
It turns out that the tumour
is attached to the main artery
that supplies blood to the
left side of your brain.
What are you saying, Maggie?
I'm not trying to scare you,
but you need to be aware of the risks.
There is a chance
that you could suffer a
a life-altering stroke
during the procedure.
Life-altering how?
Worst case,
you could lose your ability
to think and communicate.
Then, I wouldn't be me anymore.
I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.
- Maggie
- I-I can't.
JACOB: It's a medium action
rod with an 8-bolt bearing reel.
It casts like a bullet and
it's pretty strong, too.
Let me know once you've
decided if it's what you want.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
Is this, uh is this
where we need to register?
Yep.
Mr. and Mrs. Hardy checking in.
Sounds like you're talking about
your mother when you say that.
MR. HARDY: You'll get used to it.
I wanted to take a hyphenate,
but my husband said
it wasn't a good idea.
Well, that's because I don't think
'Hardy-Harr' would be the
best name for our kids, do you?
- (BOTH LAUGHING)
- MRS. HARDY: I guess not.
I see you two booked
the honeymoon cabin.
How about I walk you over?
Thank you.
I'm gonna stop by the
garden on the way back,
see if it needs any watering.
Okay.
All right, if you'll follow me
(DOOR CLOSING)
Those two were a bit much.
What? I thought they were cute.
Did you see the way she
was hanging off of him?
Like he was the centre
of her whole universe?
Well, they did just get married.
But she didn't have
to take his last name.
He could have taken hers.
I guess.
Like, I just don't think
it's right for a man to expect
you to change who you are.
Are you okay?
Uh, yeah, I
Yeah, I guess I just have
a lot on my mind right now.
Uh, listen, I still need to figure out
the colour scheme for the restaurant.
Is it okay if I, uh,
head back to the lodge?
Yeah, of course.
(DOOR CLOSING)
Hey. Talk to me.
I'm right here, all right?
You don't have to hide
your feelings from me.
I don't have time for feelings, Cal.
I'm worried about you, Maggie.
Well, don't be.
This is what I'm trained for, remember?
Yes. But Enda's not just any patient.
I know that.
But I'm the only neurosurgeon here.
I have to be there for her.
- (PHONE VIBRATING)
- Maggie, wait!
(PHONE VIBRATING)
(SIGHING)
Dad, everything okay?
Just wanted to check in,
let you know your mother
and I are heading back home.
Already?
Thought we'd spend a little time
with Sedona and the grandkids.
Are you sure everything's okay?
I'm fine. Just a little tired.
So, how are you and Maggie doing?
Uh
Actually, we moved in together.
That's wonderful news, Cal.
I'm happy for you.
But to be honest, I I'm
a little worried about her.
Why's that?
I guess I guess I'm starting to think
I'm holding her back from her career.
Did Maggie tell you that?
- No.
- Well,
don't you think you should
talk to her about it?
Still trying to figure
out a way to do that.
Nothing good comes from
sitting on how you feel, Cal,
you know that.
Yeah, I guess you're right.
So, talk to her.
I will. Thanks, Dad.
- Okay, son.
- All right, travel safe.
- Bye.
- Bye.
They'll get the tumour out,
you'll get your sight back,
and this will be all behind us.
What if I wake up and
I don't know who I am?
Or worse, I wake up and I
don't remember who you are?
Well, I'll just keep
reminding you until you do.
I'm serious.
So, am I, Edna.
I love you no matter what.
I'm here for you, and we'll
get through this together.
But what sort of a life
would that be for you?
Let's just stay focused on the positive.
One foot in front of the other.
Okay?
Here, try these.
Mm.
You're killing me.
- Huh?
- Oh, that's good.
You have to keep that on the menu.
Everyone loves a warm beignet.
Ah, yes, good. Thanks for helping me.
I promise, once the
restaurant's all up and running,
I will take you out on a real date.
No, I love hanging out with you here.
- Yeah?
- It's comfortable.
I like hanging out with you too.
It's very different than
how things were with my ex.
Oh.
You never really talk about him much.
I thought, after the divorce,
that things would finally
be better between us,
but I guess that was wishful thinking.
Hmm. How did you guys meet?
At a party.
It was the perfect combination -
good looking and
emotionally unavailable.
- Ha.
- I think I just
got addicted to the roller
coaster ride of it all.
What changed?
Me.
Yeah. After years of therapy,
I figured out I'd rather
be in a healthy relationship.
Listen.
There was something I was
hoping to talk to you about.
Okay.
You know, I think you're
an amazing person, right?
Right.
- But
- No.
No buts.
I was just thinking
we could take this
relationship to the next level.
Are you asking me to go
steady with you, Rob Shandon?
You know what? I think I am.
So, what do you say?
I thought you'd never ask.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
Frank.
Maybe I'd have noticed earlier,
might have pushed her
to see a doctor sooner.
No. Hey, there is no
way you could have known.
Hey, these things just
happen. We can't control them.
Why don't we go back inside?
I can walk you and Edna
through the entire procedure.
I can answer all of your questions.
I can't
lose her, Maggie.
I'm sure she's just scared.
Why don't you give me a minute,
and I'll try and talk to
her, see what I can do.
There's no point.
Well, it'll help, I promise.
No, it won't.
Edna's decided not to have the surgery.
What?
I know it's a lot to take in,
and I know how frightening
all of this is, Edna,
but you should know the
procedure isn't painful,
and you will be home after a few days.
It's not the surgery I'm
worried about, Maggie.
It's Frank.
I wouldn't be recommending this
if the benefits didn't
outweigh the risks.
I know that,
but I also know Frank,
and he's not strong enough to
handle it if something goes wrong.
(SIGHING)
You said I've had this tumour for years.
Why not just leave it alone?
Because it's too big.
The symptoms are only
gonna get a lot worse.
That won't be for a while yet, right?
You need the surgery, Edna.
It is the best chance that you have.
(SIGHING)
I don't know.
(GULLS CAWING)
Just watered the garden.
It's looking good.
And I
thought these might help cheer you up.
That's very sweet of you, Jacob.
Where'd Sydney go?
She said she had to do
something at the lodge.
I'm just glad it isn't busy today.
Why don't I stick around
and give you a hand?
Thanks.
I really appreciate that.
So, have you always had a green thumb?
My koohkom taught me a lot about plants.
Koohkom?
Grandmother.
- Oh.
- You know,
you should trim the ends and
put some sugar in the water.
It'll help them last longer.
Here.
I didn't know that.
Actually, I've never been
very good with plants.
I had a cactus once,
and I drowned it.
I'll teach you everything I know,
so that doesn't happen again.
The cactuses of the world
will appreciate that.
MR. HARDY: Hey, sorry to bother you.
- Is everything okay?
- It turns out
we've got a bit of an ant situation.
- Um
- I'll be right over.
Thank you.
Be right back.
♪
SULLY: Don't worry. It's
gonna be okay, Frank.
Maggie's gonna talk some sense into her.
You know how stubborn Edna can be.
I think she just needs a little time.
I mean, she just got the diagnosis.
Oh, there's Maggie now.
- Any luck?
- I tried my best,
but she said her mind's made up.
I thought I'd be able
to get through to her.
I'm so sorry, Frank.
Thanks for trying.
This is ridiculous. She
has to have that surgery.
We can't schedule it
without her content.
So, what now?
We just need to come up
with a different approach.
♪
Hey.
What are you doing here?
I asked Cooper for the afternoon off.
I thought you might need the company.
That's really nice of you,
but you didn't have to do that.
I wanted to. So, what's all this?
I'm just trying to figure out
what the inside of this
place is going to look like.
I'm having trouble making up my mind.
Okay.
Maybe I can help.
Okay. Uh, well,
Rob's leaning towards a
more conventional look,
but I was thinking
something contemporary would be fun.
So, what's the problem?
I guess I'm just worried
about making a mistake.
Well, you're gonna have
to make up your mind
sooner or later, Syd.
Yeah, I know.
♪
(KNOCKING)
CAL: Hey, Edna.
Cal?
I just wanted to come say hi
and see how you're doing.
As well as could be expected.
Yeah.
Do you remember when I
first came to the Crossing?
Of course.
I'd just left New York, and, uh
I'd left my entire life behind me
my job, everything.
And I was really struggling.
I was
I was looking for a place to call home.
and you welcomed me with open arms.
I could tell you needed a friend.
I remember you, uh
You even offered me odd
jobs just to keep me busy.
I'm not sure
I'd still be here today
if it wasn't for you.
Well, I am glad you are.
I just want you to know how
much you mean to me, Edna.
You know, Sully's out there, waiting.
He's has something he
wants to tell you, too.
I'll send him in.
SULLY: Brought you some
chocolates from the gift store.
Hmm?
I know what you're doing.
Well, I'm not sure what
you're talking about, Edna.
I'm not changing my mind, Sully.
We all just want to remind you
of how much we love you, Edna,
that's all.
You know, I've been thinking a lot
about when you first moved
to the Crossing with Frank.
You've always been like family,
supported me through
all my ups and downs.
Then, when I thought I'd
reached the end of my rope
there you were,
waiting on the other
end to help pull me up.
So, I know what it's like to be afraid.
And I'm here for you,
no matter what you decide.
I really appreciate that, Sully.
I talked to Dr. Rabney,
told her how you feel.
(EXHALING SHARPLY) Thank you.
Look, I know that you said
you've made up your mind.
And as a doctor, I can
respect that decision.
But I love you, Edna.
(VOICE BREAKING:) The
Crossing needs you.
And I need you.
- Maggie
- You once told me
some risks are worth taking.
This surgery will give
you and Frank the chance
to have a long and happy life together.
Isn't that worth fighting for?
I trust you, Maggie,
and I know you're an excellent doctor.
So, if you really think I
should have this surgery
then I will agree to it.
You will?
Thank God.
On one condition.
What's that?
You have to be the one to do it.
MAGGIE: I'm worried, Cal.
What if Dr. Rabney can't
give me the paperwork?
Well, we'll just have to
wait and see what she says.
I can't let Edna down.
(PHONE VIBRATING)
That must be her.
(PHONE VIBRATING)
- Dr. Rabney.
- Hi, Maggie. Good news.
I pulled a few strings and it looks like
I'll be able to get you that expedited
temporary license after all.
That's great.
We'll be transferring Edna to
Halifax General for the surgery.
So, I guess we'll see you in a few days.
I really can't thank you enough.
I'm just happy I was able to help.
So
looks like you're
heading back to the OR.
Am I making a mistake, Cal?
What do you mean?
I haven't
I haven't performed surgery in a while.
What about Jackson?
That was a much simpler procedure.
This one will require
a lot more skill
and a surgeon who can
make quick decisions
under extreme pressure.
To be honest, I'm not sure
I'm that person anymore.
Maybe you could call
another neurosurgeon,
see what they have to say.
Yeah, maybe.
♪
(PHONE RINGING)
(PHONE BEEPING)
Hello.
HELEN: Sully, there you are.
I've been trying to reach you all day.
Where would you want to go
first, if you had to pick one -
Kilkenny, Dublin,
or Galway?
Um
I meant to call you.
Edna's in the hospital.
She has a brain tumour.
Oh, no.
Is she gonna be okay?
Not sure yet.
Well, will you please let
her know I'm thinking of her?
I will, but I'm afraid this means
I won't be able to go
to Ireland with you.
Oh.
I'm sorry, Helen.
I I was looking forward to it, too.
That's all right. No, I understand.
You should be with Edna.
It's important.
Yeah.
I hope this trip is
everything you want it to be.
Thank you, Sully.
(PHONE BEEPING)
Thanks for dinner.
- It was great.
- I'm glad you liked it.
It's nice to be able to
cook for someone again.
Eating alone is no fun.
No.
They look so happy together here.
They really do.
You think Edna's surgery will go okay?
Edna's going to be in great hands.
I hope so
'cause I'm worried about Frank.
I know how much he loves her.
Why don't we go on a walk?
Try to take our minds
off things for a bit.
Yeah. I'd like that.
Okay. Let me go grab my coat.
- (PHONE CHIMING)
- Hi Jacob. It's Dr. Granovsky.
I spoke to the Dean and, unfortunately,
the department isn't
willing to grant your request
to finish your master's remotely.
So, you'll need to complete
your studies in Alberta.
- Call me back. Bye.
- LOLA: Did you say something?
No. I was listening to a message.
You ready to go?
Yeah.
(PHONE RINGING)
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello.
It's me.
Maggie. I'm glad you called.
I hated how we ended
things the other day.
Yeah, your call took
me a little by surprise.
I shouldn't have called
you on your mother's phone.
That wasn't fair of me.
Listen, I really need your advice.
Sure. What's going on?
It's Edna.
We found a lesion on her brain,
and, um, I wanted to
get your opinion on it.
What kind of lesion?
It's a five-centimetre
left sphenoid wing meningioma.
It's encasing her optic
nerves and carotid.
Any cognitive impairment?
Just headaches and vision loss.
Um, she's scheduled for surgery
at Halifax General in a few days.
Which procedure?
Craniotomy.
Sounds about right. What
do you need my advice on?
She won't agree to the
surgery unless I do it.
Oh. You want some help
with a temporary license?
No, the hospital's already
taking care of that.
Then, what is it?
Should I be doing this?
What do you mean?
What if I'm too close to Edna
to be able to make the right decisions?
You know what you're doing, Maggie.
I've been out of the
O.R. for a while now.
You're the best neurosurgeon I know.
If anybody can help Edna, it's you.
Okay? Just
remember to trust your instincts.
Okay? You'll be great.
I'm here if you need me.
Thanks, Walter.
I'll check in with you later.
♪
There's a light ahead ♪
You nervous?
Uh a little, yeah.
Can't stop thinking about
how it's gonna be Edna
lying on that table.
I get it, but don't
focus on that, all right?
It's gonna be fine.
Just settle yourself and breathe.
Yeah.
There's a day coming ♪
And don't forget to change
the daily specials on the board
or it'll confuse the customers.
I know, Edna.
And the Hardys, did
they get checked in okay?
It's their honeymoon. I want
everything to be perfect.
They're all good, Auntie.
We're taking care of them.
I love you both.
I love you, Edna.
We'll be back after your surgery, okay?
Bleed me white ♪
Find it harder than it's been ♪
This time ♪
To freedom I run ♪
Big day today.
Yep.
You know it's gonna be okay, right?
Maggie's gonna take care of you.
Promise me you'll
watch over Frank, if
I need to know he's
gonna be okay, Sully.
I don't want him to be alone.
He won't be.
I'll make sure that doesn't happen.
(SNIFFLING)
Drain what little hope you can ♪
You can try ♪
I don't think I ever thanked you.
For what?
For giving Frank and me a place
to call home all these years.
Wouldn't be much of a home
for me without you in it
and your family, Edna.
I'll see you soon.
- Oh, and Sully.
- Yeah?
No more sticky notes, okay?
No more sticky notes, Edna.
Find it harder than its been ♪
This time ♪
They said they'd be by to
pick you up in a minute.
- (EXHALING SHARPLY)
- This time ♪
The surgery's gonna be
over before you know it.
I'm looking forward to seeing
your smiling face again.
Nothing's gonna happen, Edna.
- But if it does
- It won't.
If it does
I left an advance directive
I need you to follow.
Edna, please.
I know you don't wanna
talk about this, Frank,
and God, neither do I.
But if something goes wrong,
I don't wanna spend the rest of
my life hooked up to a machine.
That's no way to live.
So, promise me
that you'll do what I need
you to do if the time comes.
I will.
And I want you to take
that Alaskan cruise.
Go see the Northern Lights for me.
And I will be there, with our
ancestors, waiting for you.
We'll go see the
Northern Lights together.
NURSE: Sorry to interrupt.
They're ready for you, Mrs. Cranebear.
You've given me a wonderful life, Frank.
Kisâkihitin.
- Kisâkihitin.
- (EDNA SNIFFLING)
Kisâkihitin.
They say everything ♪
Happens for a reason ♪
But I can't seem to find a way ♪
To settle and believe it ♪
Some things will level you ♪
With no lesson to be learned ♪
Some fires start from nothing ♪
And through the trees ♪
They burn ♪
But I'm cracking under heavy weight ♪
I'm gonna place the oxygen
mask over your face now, okay?
Okay.
Some things just don't make sense ♪
You can't explain it all away ♪
Gonna start the anaesthetic drip.
And will never be okay ♪
Okay, prep the patient for surgery.
I'm asking why, a reason why ♪
Tell me why ♪
Tell me why ♪
I will try not to cry ♪
Tell me why, tell me why ♪
Asking why ♪
A reason why ♪
Tell me why, tell me why ♪
I will try not to cry ♪
Tell me why, tell me why ♪
You can do this.
Feel the breaking ♪
Pulling me under ♪
Caught up ♪
In a waiting game ♪
But I'm still holding on ♪
Show me a way out ♪
A way home ♪
Away from the pain ♪
Searching for light ♪
Through the darkness ♪
Scalpel and sponge, please.
All this time ♪
Making the first incision.
Morning comes ♪
SYDNEY: Appreciate the update, Cal.
Thanks.
They come and they fade ♪
Catching breaths ♪
In between the waves ♪
They've taken her into surgery.
It's gonna be okay.
Jefferson forceps and
monopolar cautery, please.
Elevating the scalp flap.
Sometimes, it hurts ♪
- Thank you.
- Before it gets better ♪
Opening the dura.
- Can I get the navigation probe, please?
- So let it hurt ♪
(MONITOR BEEPING)
Everything's changing ♪
I shed my skin ♪
Opening the sylvian fissure,
exposing the distal artery.
Starting to debulk the tumour.
I am so lost here ♪
All crashing down ♪
I've identified the optic nerve
and proximal carotid artery.
Ultrasonic aspirator, please.
Taking the tumour from
around the optic nerve.
Carotid's free.
- Nice work, Dr. Sullivan.
- Congratulations.
- (MONITORS BEEPING QUICKLY)
- Blood pressure's falling.
She's crashing!
She's haemorrhaging. I
need emergency suction.
- NURSE: She's tachycardic.
- I need more suction.
There's too much blood. I can't see.
I need blood and fluid now.
(MACHINES BEEPING QUICKLY)
Dr. Sullivan, what do you need?
Um
(VOICE ECHOING:) Dr. Sullivan!
NURSE: Dr. Sullivan!
Caught in the flame ♪
I'm in the fire ♪
I'm in the flame ♪
I can't climb higher ♪
Can't get away ♪
There's no escape ♪