Sullivan's Crossing (2023) s04e05 Episode Script

What's wrong with her?
We don't know yet.
I've ordered some tests
while we wait on Doctor Carlson.
I promised her I'd take care of her.
Well, you're here, aren't you?
And Maggie's doing everything she can.
Ben
Hey, hey, it's me.
I'm right here.
It's gonna be okay.
I don't feel good.
I'm gonna find Doctor Rabney.
See if the test results have come back.
Will you call me if anything changes?
Will do.
Don't worry, Tracy.
I'm not going anywhere, okay?
We're here for you, honey.
So what have we got?
X-rays are clean.
Low platelets. High
white blood cell count.
A possible infection or
maybe an autoimmune disorder?
That still doesn't narrow it down enough
to know what we're dealing with.
I came as soon as I got
your message. I can't believe
this happened the one
time I turn my phone off.
All right, fill me in. What's happening?
The X-rays didn't show anything.
- X-rays? Who ordered those?
- I did.
I thought we talked
about this yesterday?
Well, Tracy's breathing declined,
I needed to rule out
any lung damage first.
I see. So you subjected
a young girl to radiation?
That would've been my
last call, not my first.
Yeah, but you weren't here
to make that call, were you?
That doesn't qualify you to
make decisions in my place,
Doctor Sullivan.
I'm sorry. I I didn't mean
Doctor Rabney, if you
have a moment, I would like
to walk through a proper
diagnostic strategy with you.
Of course.
I got this.
I'm sorry.
- Morning, Jack.
- Hello, mate.
Thought I'd check in. Any updates?
Well, I started talking
to Maggie yesterday
but we were interrupted.
You can't put your life on hold forever.
You need to go back to work.
I just need a little more time.
Yeah, I still don't understand
why you're putting yourself
through this. I'm your
friend, not just your editor.
I just want you to be happy, mate.
I know.
I'm always here if you need me.
Thanks.
Merci, Frank, for
watching the store for me.
Tracy still not good?
No.
Watching Ben sit by her side like that,
it really killed me.
I'm sorry.
I imagine that that's
what it was like for you
when I was in the hospital.
Edna.
Well, look who it is!
- It's been a dog's age.
- It has!
I was happy to hear you were
back. You need some bait?
Uh, actually I was kind of hoping
that Frank could come
and do some fishing,
and maybe we could catch up a little.
That would've been nice, but
it's not a good day for me.
I've got a friend in the hospital.
- Oh.
- You should go.
You need me here.
I'll be just fine.
And it'll be good for
you to spend some time
with someone else for a change.
You should go fishing with Danny.
- Are you sure?
- Positive.
Now go catch me a nice big fish.
- Have fun!
- Okay.
You don't need to worry about me.
I'm your warrior, remember?
Mhmm.
Hey. Any word from Maggie?
No, she said she'd call
when she had an update.
Shouldn't you be on
your way to the airport?
Yeah, I just thought I'd stop by,
make sure everything
was good here first.
Rob, you don't have to worry. I'm on it.
Look how thin that is.
Whoa!
Hey, you weren't kidding,
that knife really is amazing.
I'll email you the website.
It's only about 500 bucks.
- For a knife? That's wild.
- Yeah.
Hey. What'd you always say?
Perfection comes at
a price. Right, Amir?
Do you bring your own
knives everywhere you go?
Well, most professional chefs do,
but, this one isn't
mine. It's a gift for Rob.
Hey, wait, no. I can't, I
can't take that. It's too much.
I insist.
This really means a lot to me.
Thanks.
Of course, I'll need to
borrow it while I'm here.
Of course.
Nice gift.
Hey, look, I gotta get going.
You guys think you can go a few
days without killing each other?
Please?
Go see your kid. I got this.
Thanks.
Safe travels, brother.
Hey, don't forget, Syd's in charge.
I doubt she'd let me forget that.
And you, Syd, cut Amir
some slack, please?
He's doing us a favour, remember?
I know.
- Give my love to Finn?
- Yeah.
Safe travels.
Looks like it's just you and me now.
I wouldn't get too used to it.
Rob will be back soon
and you can get back to
that fancy career of yours.
Hi. Um, is Maggie around?
No, she's at the hospital.
- Oh
- It's Liam, right?
Uh, yeah, yeah.
I'm Edna, Frank's wife.
Oh! Yeah, it's uh,
it's nice to meet you.
Yeah.
Um, look, I was just over at the
lodge and I heard what happened.
Do you know if Tracy's gonna be okay?
We still don't know yet.
Well, I'm sorry to hear that. Um
Will you let Maggie know that I came by?
Sure.
Thanks.
Everything okay?
Yeah, I'm just hoping to
uh, finish a conversation
that we started yesterday,
but it can wait.
I'll let her know.
Thanks.
Doctor Rabney?
So what's Doctor
Carlson's plan for Tracy?
He still thinks it could be viral.
I don't agree with him.
To be honest, neither do I.
Okay.
Tracy was initially
diagnosed with asthma.
Her condition's worsened.
She's now exhibiting
high fever and lethargy.
Meningitis?
No neck stiffness or nausea.
What about West Nile?
There hasn't been a reported
case in Nova Scotia for three years.
Paging Doctor Rabney.
You're wanted in ICU.
Rabney to ICU.
Sorry. Keep thinking.
I'll go talk to Quincy,
and apologize.
I don't think that's
a good idea right now.
He's still pretty upset.
Maybe give him a little time.
Great.
- Hey, there you are.
- Quincy's here.
I know. We spoke.
And he made us leave.
He was examining Tracy.
I'm sure he'll let you
back in once he's finished.
You know, I thought it'd
be a good time to give him
a ride over to his house.
Grab some things for Tracy.
That's a good idea.
Uh, I can drive myself.
Your car's over at
the outpost, remember?
Right.
Um Hey, why don't you try
calling your mother again?
You know, see how she's making out?
Okay.
I take it your conversation
with Doctor Carlson
- didn't go so well?
- Yeah, not exactly.
Something happen between you two?
Besides me alienating the person
who's supposed to vouch
for me with the board?
I ordered a test without his approval.
Why?
Well, 'cause I need to figure
out what's going on with Tracy.
And you didn't trust
that Quincy would do that?
He was convinced she
had asthma when she came
into the clinic. I wasn't so sure.
And you thought you
should go with your gut.
Yeah.
So? Did you reach your mom?
Uh, not yet, no. But
I left her a message.
Okay. All right, well, let's
head over to your place.
And we'll see you in a little bit, okay?
Yeah.
This was a good idea.
I'm glad you suggested it.
Yeah, me too.
I hope the fish are biting today.
So what'd the elders say when you
told them about the conservation area?
Well, they thought it was
better than, uh, condos.
They wanted to know if
they could still fish here
after it's all said and done.
I think so.
You sure?
Those folks have a lot of rules.
I hadn't thought about that.
I can still remember coming
here when I was a kid.
I saw this snail one time.
When I reached down to grab it,
my fingers brushed up
against a snapping turtle.
It was hiding there
waiting for its lunch.
Could've took my fingers clean off.
But he didn't.
That was lucky.
I'd say.
So what'd you do with the turtle?
I let him have that snail.
Why'd you do that?
Because he was here first.
Makes sense.
Hey, I'll just be a minute.
I'll come with you.
Uh, it's just the
house is a mess, and
Hey, I grew up living in a bus.
No judgement here.
Okay.
Thanks for the ride.
Ah, it's all good.
Why don't you go get ready,
pack up Tracy's things,
and I'll clean up a bit.
No, no, no, I'll do that later.
I don't mind. Really.
Where are your trash bags?
They're, uh, in the kitchen in
the drawer beside the fridge.
- Thanks.
- Easy.
Hey, you got a leak in the bathroom?
Uh, yeah, my mom said she's
gonna call the plumber.
What are you doing?
Plating.
Presentation is everything.
Just do it the way we usually do it.
Every dish needs to look perfect.
This is not a fine dining
establishment, Amir.
We serve comfort food.
Hello? Are you even listening to me?
I am. But that doesn't mean
I have to agree with you.
I'm the boss, remember?
And I am the star chef.
So I guess you just don't
need my opinion, then?
It'd make my life a lot easier.
Okay.
What are you doing?
Uh, leaving.
How am I supposed to handle the
lunch rush if you're not here?
You're the star chef. I'm
sure you'll figure it out.
Ray, uh, I'm going home.
Call me if you need anything.
Okay.
- Doctor Carlson?
- I'm a little busy.
Look, I am very sorry
for what I said earlier.
That that was completely out of line.
I wasn't sure that this
was going to work out.
Looks like maybe I was right.
So from now on, Tracy's care is
under my control. Are we clear?
Doctor Carlson, please.
Ah, no, I don't have time
for this right now, Maggie.
I have a patient to attend to.
Hey, Sedona!
Cal, what did you find?
I found some blueberries.
Sorry, that's all there was.
When's Mom coming home?
She has to find Dad first.
Don't worry, Sedona.
I'll take care of us.
Split them with Dakota and Sierra.
Don't you want any?
There's not enough. I'll be fine.
Okay.
Oh. Maggie?
Quincy's completely cut
me out of Tracy's care.
He thinks she has a virus. I
am convinced that he's wrong.
Well, you should tell him that.
Well, he won't listen to me
and I don't have any test
results back that'll support
how I feel.
- Are you still at the house?
- Yeah.
Maybe have a look around there.
See if there's anything that
could be causing her reaction.
What would I be looking for?
I don't know, maybe
something she ate?
Okay. All right, give me one second.
There's not much in the fridge.
What about the cupboards?
Uh
Got some cereal, and
a little bit of rice.
Looks like they got mice.
Oh, yeah.
There's a whole bunch
more behind the toaster.
Mouse droppings.
Yeah. They're gonna
need an exterminator.
I have to go,
- I need to find Quincy.
- Uh, why?
I know what's wrong with Tracy.
Tracy's house is infested with mice.
We need to test her for leptospirosis.
Leptospirosis?
It fits the symptoms.
Okay. I'll order a MAT.
We'll see if you're right.
Those results will take
days to come back so we need
to start her on treatment
before it gets any worse.
Not without test results.
My gut is telling me
that I'm right about this.
I need a definitive
diagnosis. I'll order the MAT,
we'll wait for the results.
Now if we're done here,
I really have to go.
Hello?
This is Doctor Lawrence
with the board of physicians.
Doctor Rabney gave me your number.
Hi.
Looks like we've had a
last-minute cancellation
so we could fit you in today.
I'm really sorry, today's
really not a good day.
Are you sure? These meetings
are only held quarterly.
Yeah. Unfortunately, I'm in the middle
of something important. I
can't leave. I'm very sorry.
Okay, well Hopefully,
we can fit you in next year.
You know, I had to take my sister Sedona
to the hospital once too.
What happened?
My mother was away for a few days,
and we didn't have very
much food in the house.
So I decided to go
pick some blueberries.
Turns out I didn't know the difference
between blueberries and chokeberries.
And Sedona's allergic to chokeberries.
Was she okay?
She ended up with a
really bad stomach ache.
So, yeah.
I know what it feels
like to blame yourself.
Tracy's fever is getting worse.
She doesn't seem to be responding
to the antibiotic that was ordered.
Cal was just over at their house,
and there were mice there.
So I think that Tracy
contracted Leptospirosis.
Have you told Doctor Carlson?
Yeah, and he's ordered the
microscopic agglutination test
to confirm it, but
I mean, those results
will take too long.
I want to start her on
treatment immediately.
Have you cleared it with Doctor Carlson?
Tracy's my concern.
I will deal with the
consequences if I'm wrong.
Okay.
What you said earlier
about lots of rules.
You think I'm making a mistake?
It's not up to me to say.
Well, I just want to make
sure that this is all protected
for the future.
Listen, we have this
weekly talking circle
happening over on the Res.
Might help you sort through things.
No pressure, just a
gathering of friends to talk
about whatever's on your mind.
Maybe you and Edna could come.
I'll think about it.
Just know you're always
welcome, you know?
Thank you.
Hey, do you want to grab
something to eat on the way back?
- Sure.
- All right.
The board of physicians just called,
said they had an opening
but you didn't take it.
I didn't want to leave Tracy.
I can watch her.
No, it doesn't feel right.
Doing what you need to
do to get your license,
that means helping a lot more
people here than just Tracy.
It's probably already over.
If you leave now, you still
might be able to make it.
Well, what about Doctor Carlson?
I'll call him and let him know.
Thank you.
Maggie's not back yet.
Oh. You need a hand?
- Could you?
- Yeah, of course.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
So, what's next for you?
What do you mean?
Well, once you leave the Crossing?
I'm supposed to be moving to Europe,
but I guess I'm still thinking about it.
Why's that?
I'm still figuring some things out.
So I guess it's true what Maggie said.
You really are the spontaneous type.
I guess I can be a little
impulsive at times, yeah.
Well, Maggie's always been
one to think things through
and plan them out.
Really?
See, she wasn't like
that when she was with me.
Well, that didn't turn
out very well, did it?
Well, it's a complicated story, Edna.
Maybe.
But you still strike me as
someone who likes to wander.
And Maggie
She's already putting down roots here.
What are you trying to say?
She's happy. And I don't want
to see her get hurt again.
She deserves better than that.
Well, uh
Looks like it's fixed, so, I'm
gonna head back to my cabin.
Thank you.
Yeah.
Hi, um, I'm Maggie Sullivan,
I spoke with a Doctor
Lawrence on the phone
about a last-minute cancellation.
That was me.
Okay, uh, well, I was
able to make it after all.
Is it too late?
I suppose we could make an exception.
Thank you.
Follow me.
Okay. Do you want to start
by addressing the board
and telling us why you're here?
Oh
Hi, I'm Doctor Maggie Sullivan.
Um, thank you for giving me
the opportunity to
speak with you all today.
I'm here to request special permission
to complete my residency in
Timber Lake instead of Halifax.
And which doctor are you
proposing to work with?
I've met with Doctor Quincy Carlson,
but I'm not sure that he's
going to make it today.
And why's that?
You know he'll have to
sign off on your request.
I know. It's just that
Sorry, I'm late.
I spoke to the hospital.
They told me you started treating Tracy
for leptospirosis.
Without consulting me.
Thank you for joining us.
Doctor Carlson, would you
like to say a few words?
Yes, I would.
Doctor Sullivan is an
accomplished surgeon.
But the question of
whether she is suited
for general practice still remains.
Like many surgeons,
Doctor Sullivan is
confident in her abilities,
yet she is also
reactive in her approach,
and because of this,
she may find it difficult
to accept other peoples' diagnoses.
She goes on gut instincts
and she won't let anyone dissuade her
from what she believes to be the truth.
For the last several days,
she has continually
fought me on the diagnosis
and treatment of a young girl.
I can explain the
Please, let me finish.
So, it is clear to me
that Doctor Sullivan has a
lot to learn about being a GP.
But it turns out she's not the
only one who has a lot to learn.
Doctor Sullivan's instincts
saved the life of a young girl today.
And if I'm being honest, she
was able to find a solution
much quicker than I would've.
That is why I hope this board
approves her application.
Thank you, Doctor Carlson.
The board will take a minute
to discuss your application.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I didn't expect that.
You were right about Tracy.
She is responding to the treatment.
I'm very glad to hear that.
She's gonna be okay. Thanks to you.
And once the board
approves your application,
I want her to be your
very first patient.
- Thank you.
- You earned it, Maggie.
"Star chef has epic meltdown "
Wow.
I'm coming!
I need to talk to you.
Uh, fine?
What are you doing here?
Turns out the lunch rush was a bit
more than I could handle on my own.
I may have said some words to the dishy
and he may have threatened to quit.
Well, learning his name
might be a good start.
It's Ray.
Ray. Right.
Look, to be honest, lunch
was a disaster without you.
And I can't handle dinner
if you're not there.
Please come back.
Only if you listen to me.
Absolutely.
Okay.
I'll be there in a bit.
Thank you.
But I expect you to smooth
things over with Ray.
And you'll be doing the dishes too.
Okay. You're the boss.
Well, it certainly looks
like you're feeling better.
Thanks for helping.
I'm just glad we figured it out.
Once Tracy's released,
she's gonna need to take one
of these three times a day
for the next couple of weeks.
So can I go home now?
Actually, I think you should
stay for another day or two.
But I'm better?
No, I know, it's just to be safe.
And anyway, we can't
have you go back home
until your mother gets
the place all cleaned out.
We don't want you getting sick again.
You don't get to tell us what
to do. You're not my mother.
No. But I am your doctor.
I would love to talk
with her if she's here.
If we're not able to go home,
where are we supposed to stay?
Well, I can give you guys
a cabin at the Crossing.
I don't want to live in a
cabin. I want to go home.
Sorry.
Uh, Maggie.
Let's give Tracy and
Ben a little space, huh?
Yeah.
Do you know where my markers are?
What was that about?
I think she's just
upset about her mother.
What do you mean?
Well, from the looks of things,
she hasn't been to the
house in quite a while.
Okay. Um
What do we do?
I gotta talk to Ben.
Get him to tell me the truth
about what's really going on.
Okay. I'll wait here.
You've been working here since
last night. You should go home.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
Look, I'll head back with
Ben in a little bit. Okay?
I'll see you at home.
I cannot believe how
many fish you caught.
You know, you could've
helped me clean them.
I am the one who caught them.
Can't do everything.
What?
Oh, you're lucky I'm in a good mood
now that we know Tracy's gonna be okay.
Will you please take these to the back
and put them in the freezer for me?
Of course.
Oh, m'chi.
Thanks for letting me know about Tracy.
Just glad she's okay.
And I have some more good news.
What's that?
The board approved my application
to work with Doctor Carlson.
Oh, that's wonderful!
You must be excited.
For a while there, I was worried
things weren't gonna
go according to plan.
Oh, that reminds me.
That Liam was looking for you earlier.
Did he say what he wanted?
Something about finishing
up a conversation?
Um, I'll stop by on my way home.
Hey, thanks for buying me lunch.
No problem.
I didn't realize how hungry I was.
Well, now that Tracy's
feeling better, uh
I was hoping you could
tell me the truth.
About what?
What's going on with your mother?
Hey, Ben.
You can trust me.
I just need to know what's going on
so I can help you and Tracy out.
She gets depressed.
And sometimes when it's really bad
she'll leave town for a few days.
This time it's just
longer, that's all.
She'll be back. She always comes back.
Yeah.
Well, is there anyone else you can call?
I don't know, like an
uncle? Maybe a cousin?
No. She doesn't stay in
touch with her family.
Well, look.
We're gonna figure this out.
Together. Okay?
Okay.
- Ben, I'm glad I ran into you.
- Hey, Jeanie.
Jeanie Blassette.
I'm in charge of youth
outreach and welfare.
I also run the summer
camp Tracy attended.
Wow. Cal Jones.
Ben's been working
for me at the Crossing.
You didn't tell me you got a job, Ben.
I just started there, so
You here visiting someone?
Actually, I was just
in with your sister.
The hospital reached out to
me. They were a little concerned
because they haven't been
able to reach your mother yet.
Uh, she was just out of
town with her boyfriend,
so, she's on her way
back in now. But thanks.
Well, I'm really glad to hear that.
Um, I'm gonna go back in
and see Tracy if that's okay.
Of course.
Can I go get those markers
that I left in the car?
Yeah, sure.
Thanks.
He's a good kid.
He is.
So, you brought Tracy to the hospital?
I did.
And did you speak to her mother?
No, why?
I just want to make sure
they're being cared for.
And if they aren't?
Then we'll have to
consider other options.
Like what?
Foster care.
Yeah Well, uh
I will do my best to keep an eye out.
I appreciate that.
Here's my card.
- Thank you.
- In case anything comes up.
Yeah.
Please, if you just
let me explain, okay?
You told me that you loved me.
You convinced me to marry you
and then you left me and I
never heard from you again.
Don't you want to know what happened?
Hey.
Hey. Edna said you came by.
Yeah, you know, um
actually I'm kind of busy right now.
I thought you wanted to talk?
You're leaving?
I just think it'll be the
best thing for everyone.
You were just gonna disappear again?
Me being here is not doing you any good.
I just don't want to hurt you again.
No, you don't get to leave
without giving me an explanation.
- Not this time.
- Okay.
Tracy?
Hey, it's Cal. Can I come in?
Oh, my keys.
Tell me they didn't no.
I was done my assignment.
And I was headed back to the airport.
Back to you.
When
my vehicle was surrounded.
They pulled me out of the car.
They put a hood over my head.
And they drove me out to a holding area.
What?
I was taken hostage.
And I was held captive for three years
until I was finally released.
The scars on your back?
Oh my God, Liam
I'm sorry.
It's okay. You didn't know.
All these years I
thought you abandoned me.
I was the one who abandoned you.