Episode Report Card Kim: B- | Grade It Now! YOU GRADE IT Todd Mulcahy, Part II
By Kim | Season 1 | Episode 14 | Aired on 02.15.1999
Felicity hurries down a hallway and knocks on McGrath's door. He tells her to come in. Felicity walks in and says quickly that she remembers now why she loves medicine, and she would love for her name to be put back on the list because she wants to be in the seminar. McGrath smiles indulgently and says that he thought she was an artist. Felicity repeats very seriously that she wants to be in the seminar. McGrath asks if she's committed to being a physician. Felicity doesn't reply and McGrath snarks that she doesn't have the commitment he was looking for. He brushes past Felicity on his way out the door. Felicity turns and slowly asks if she's required to commit to becoming a physician in order to be eligible for his seminar. McGrath thought that was implicit. Felicity tells him that's ridiculous. Instead of walking out like a normal person, McGrath shuts the door behind him. Felicity apologizes for saying so, but reiterates that it is. She goes on to say that the thing that made her come back to try to get into the seminar was that she remembered "medicine isn't just about research or grades or making your parents happy." Felicity knows now that being a doctor is about people. Thanks, Patch Adams. She looks at McGrath, apparently expecting him to go, "Wow, I never thought of it that way. You're in! And can I write you a recommendation for medical school right now?" Instead, he just thanks her. Felicity says quickly that she will commit to the seminar; she still wants to pursue being an artist, but she won't let it interfere with her class work. McGrath asks if she's finished. Felicity echoes the letter she wrote to Todd when she says, "I know that one day I'll have to make that decision, whether I'm going to be a doctor or an artist. I'm just happy that day is not today." McGrath says he'll take it under consideration, then lets Felicity out. After she walks out the door, he raises his eyebrows like, "Cheeky lass." I still hate him.
Julie is working at Carol's office. Carol comes by and asks Julie to come into her office. Julie looks worried, but follows. Julie is also wearing these ridiculous purple tights with a brown suede skirt, dark red shirt, and brown jacket. Ew. Carol sits behind her desk and then says that she got Julie's tape. Before Carol can go any further, Julie quickly says that she knows it was really stupid of her to take the job, but she wanted to see Carol. Julie hopes that Carol's not mad at her; she was going to tell Carol yesterday, and she knows that she's put Carol in a really awkward position. Julie says that she doesn't blame Carol if she hates her. I would never blame anyone for hating Julie. Carol quickly interjects, "I'm not your mother. There's been a mistake. I never put a baby up for adoption." Julie explains that she paid an investigator and got Carol's name and address. Carol says she doesn't know what to say, but Julie has the wrong woman. Julie chokes up and says, "But...look at me," referring to how much alike they are. Carol says she wishes there was something she could do to help. Julie starts crying and says in a five-year-old's voice that she really thinks she's Carol's daughter. Carol points out that you don't forget giving up a baby for adoption. Julie, grasping at straws, points out that Carol played guitar. Carol says, "Julie, I'm sorry. I'm not your mother. I'm just not." Julie apologizes, and stands up. Julie emotionally explains that she took the job to be near Carol, so she's going to quit. Carol calls to her, then wishes her luck. Julie leaves.