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Georgie is not prepared for the situation fate suddenly bestows upon her. Her youngest son, Evan, is diagnosed with leukemia. Georgie and husband, John, begin a constant vigil at the hospital. Evan has a good chance of recovery, but there is a long battle ahead for him. Alex, Teddy and Frankie worry in private, because Georgie hasn't given in to her feelings, instead, remaining stoic and in control. Meanwhile, Teddy makes plans to leave town.
Original Air Date:
June 22, 1991
Other Information (Trivia, Fun Facts, etc):
As the daughter of an alcoholic mother, I think this show is the best one showing Cat and Teddy’s troubled relationship.
The truth is, if Reed was really that bad in the school play - she wouldn’t have been picked in the first place. And the way Alex claims that her performance went, with cheers and roses, I doubt that actually occurred. No high school play of mine was ever that grand, only PARENTS brought roses.
The shirt Teddy hands Frankie to take to Evan while he’s in the hospital, looks like an adult large. When Evan is only 8 years old - I doubt it’ll fit.
I believe this is the episode that made me love John. He has one of the worst days ever in this episode. While he’s being told by the doctor his son has Leukemia, his commercial for his music (featuring him in a bathrobe) comes on in the lobby of the hospital. Every adult watches the commercial makes fun of him on the commercial.
And the truth is, John actually does have an in creditable singing voice. And it was a bit sad seeing him put all his equipment away and trying to get a “real job”. But I guess that’s growing up.
This marks the end of an unusually short TV season.
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Teddy: You know, for a family who isn’t speaking to me, I sure do get asked a lot of questions.
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Georgie: Dr. Reinholdt is only trying to make things more pleasant.
Teddy: “Pleasant” is exactly the word I would use when I think of Evan going bald or puking his guts out!
Georgie: Do you have to be so emotional?
Teddy: At least someone is! You‘re acting like a ritual step ford mother! It’s not normal. you should be crying, not taking notes!
Georgie: Don’t tell me what I should be doing. I’m not like you - a loose cannon going off every five seconds! If you want to know why I’m not crying - it’s because I don’t have the time. I have to keep my head clear, my eyes open, and my ears tuned - I have to understand, see, and hear everything that’s going on. I have to figure out with these doctors talking what they are actually saying. If you want to see me cry, you’ll have to come around some Tuesday in July when I have time, because I don’t now!
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