The air conditioning quits on the hottest day in October which, coupled with closed ERs in Chicago’s other two hospitals, leads to an extremely hectic day. Dr. Ross treats a six-year-old suffering from a cocaine overdose; Ivan Gregor, the liquor store owner, shoots and seriously wounds a young teenager. Susan’s immature sister Chloe drops by, wreaking havoc in Susan’s life. Doug picks up a pharmaceutical saleswoman, much to Carol’s displeasure.