Ep 20. Do or Die

In the 20th episode of the second season of Everwood titled "Do or Die," the residents of Everwood are busy with their personal struggles. Ephram tries his best to dodge his SAT test, while Amy struggles with her feelings for Reid. Meanwhile, Harold and Andy work together to help a patient, who has been in a coma for several years, to awaken.

The story sets off as Ephram, played by Gregory Smith, receives a call from Topher, his classmate, reminding him of the SAT test the following day. Unprepared and overwhelmed, Ephram is hesitant to take the test, despite the fact that it could affect his prospects of getting into college. In an attempt to avoid dealing with his fears, he seeks help from Andy, who pushes him to face his fears head-on.

On the other hand, Amy, played by Emily VanCamp, is conflicted by her romantic feelings for Reid, despite her on-and-off-again relationship with Ephram. Amy opens up to Hannah, who is surprised to learn about her mixed emotions. Meanwhile, Reid, played by Justin Baldoni, is taking up a new intense course in a bid to distract himself from his failed romances.

Elsewhere, Harold, played by Tom Amandes, and Andy, played by Treat Williams, team up to help a patient, Mrs. Baker, who has been in a coma for over two years after a car accident. Through teamwork and ingenuity, the duo embark on a mission to wake her up, and they make significant progress - only to face another struggle when the patient wakes up to find out that her husband has remarried and moved on with his life.

In addition to these personal struggles, the residents of Everwood are also coming to terms with the increasing violence in their small, peaceful town. While Harold tries to address the gun violence issue, Linda Abbott, played by Marcia Cross, takes matters into her own hands and starts carrying a gun for protection.

As the episode progresses, the various plot threads come together for an impactful ending that leaves a lot to think about. The story touches on themes such as relationships, fear, grief, change, and the power of teamwork. With its compelling characters and relatable storylines, "Do or Die" is a standout episode of the second season of Everwood.