Ep 5. Ghosts

In the ER season 3 episode 5 "Ghosts," the show opens with Mark Green getting ready for work and seeing a tattoo on his arm that he does not remember getting. In the ER, a young boy is brought in after being hit by a car, and his sister is also injured. The boy is in critical condition, and the doctors work to save his life. Carter and Lucy are sent to the scene of the accident to pick up the driver who fled the scene but are met with resistance from the neighbors.

Meanwhile, Benton is dealing with his mother's deteriorating health and struggles to balance caring for her with his work at the hospital. She asks him to take her home, and he is torn between his duty as a doctor and his responsibility as a son.

In another part of the hospital, Jeanie Boulet attends a support group for HIV-positive patients and runs into an old friend who is also positive. She takes on a case of a young woman who is HIV-positive and has a baby who may also be positive. Jeanie is determined to help the mother and child and overcome the stigma around HIV.

As the episode progresses, Mark is haunted by the tattoo on his arm and begins to question his sobriety. He confides in Susan Lewis about the tattoo and his fears that he may have relapsed. Susan tries to reassure him and encourages him to seek help.

Back in the ER, the young boy's condition worsens, and the medical team is forced to make a difficult decision. Carter and Lucy continue their search for the hit-and-run driver and finally track them down. They bring the driver back to the ER, where they are met with a hostile crowd of the boy's family and friends.

Benton struggles to care for his mother, who is becoming increasingly frail, and must make a tough decision about her treatment. He eventually comes to the realization that he cannot do it alone and reaches out to his half-brother for help.

Jeanie fights for the mother and child, and with the support of the hospital staff, she is able to help the mother get the treatment she needs.

The episode ends with Mark seeking help for his sobriety and getting the support he needs. The young boy's fate is revealed, and Carter and Lucy's investigation into the hit-and-run accident comes to a close. In the final scene, Benton continues to struggle with his mother's health, but with the help of his family and colleagues, he finds the strength to keep going.

Overall, ER season 3 episode 5 "Ghosts" deals with themes of family, responsibility, and addiction. The medical cases are gripping and keep viewers on the edge of their seats, and the personal stories of the doctors and nurses add depth and heart to the episode. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by this emotional and impactful episode.