Ep 18. Time Heals (2)

In the season 4 episode 18 of St. Elsewhere, titled "Time Heals (2)," the hospital staff continue to reflect on their past as they attend a high school reunion. Throughout the episode, the characters deal with personal issues and confront their former selves.

One of the main storylines involves Dr. Mark Craig, who is hesitant to attend the reunion. As he reflects on his high school years, he realizes how much of a bully he was and how he treated others poorly. Craig struggles with these memories and tries to make amends with those he wronged.

Meanwhile, Dr. Jack Morrison attends the reunion with his wife Nina, who is also a former classmate. Jack is confronted by a former friend who wronged him in the past. This encounter forces Jack to confront his own issues and past regrets.

Nurse Shirley Daniels also attends the reunion and reconnects with an old flame. However, she quickly realizes that he is not the person she remembered and must come to terms with this disappointment.

Throughout the episode, the characters also deal with the present-day struggles of working at St. Eligius hospital. Dr. Wayne Fiscus deals with a difficult patient and must make a tough decision regarding his treatment. Nurse Papandrao must confront her own fears when a patient with a rare disease is admitted to the hospital.

The episode ends with the characters returning to the present day and reflecting on the lessons they learned from their high school reunion. They realize that while they cannot change their past, they can learn from it and strive to be better people in the present.

Overall, "Time Heals (2)" is an emotional episode that explores the characters' past and present struggles. It deals with themes of regret, forgiveness, and personal growth in a poignant and heartfelt manner.