Ep 21. Carter est Amoureux

Carter est Amoureux, or "Carter is in Love," is the twenty-first episode of the eleventh season of the medical drama television series ER. The episode follows the story of Dr. John Carter, a senior resident in the Emergency Room at County General Hospital in Chicago, as he struggles with his own personal issues while treating patients.

The episode begins with Carter working alongside Dr. Abby Lockhart, the head nurse in the ER, as they attend to a young boy who has been shot. As Carter attempts to save the boy's life, he becomes increasingly distracted by his own personal problems. We learn that Carter has recently broken up with his girlfriend, Kem, who has moved to Africa to work as a doctor. Carter is struggling to come to terms with this and is finding it difficult to move on.

As the episode progresses, we see Carter treating a variety of patients, including a man who has been injured in a construction accident, a young girl who has been sexually assaulted, and a pregnant woman who has gone into labor. Throughout these cases, Carter's personal issues continue to weigh heavily on him and he ultimately makes a costly medical mistake.

Meanwhile, the other doctors and nurses in the ER are dealing with their own issues. Dr. Kerry Weaver deals with a patient who refuses a blood transfusion for religious reasons, while Dr. Luka Kovac tries to convince a woman to undergo a dangerous surgery to save her life.

The episode culminates in a dramatic twist when Carter sees Kem in the ER. She has returned to Chicago to visit him and is working as a volunteer at a nearby shelter. Carter is thrilled to see her but is also conflicted about whether he should try to rekindle their relationship.

Overall, Carter est Amoureux is a poignant and emotionally charged episode that deals with themes of love, loss, and personal responsibility. The episode's focus on Carter's struggles with his own personal issues makes it a standout in the series and further develops the character's complex and relatable persona. While the medical cases in the episode are gripping and suspenseful, it is the human drama at the heart of the story that truly shines.