Darlene wants nothing to do with David after Molly kisses him; and a new friend puts a smile on Bev’s face.

Jules ‘Ruby’ Rubadoux is back in the ER. He’s still angry with Carter about the death of his wife.

Benton decides to blow the whistle on Vucelich’s unethical study methods, causing Vucelich to drop him from the study. Susan treats a street couple, one of whom has passed HIV…

Mark tries to find a way to tell Rachel about his impending divorce. Benton attends a banquet at Vucelich’s home, with Jeanie as his date. Carter finally tells Mr. Rubadoux…

Shep and Raul bring a dozen malnourished and abandoned children into the ER, keeping everyone very busy. Shep has a run-in with Malik and Benton when he makes an off-handed…

The ER staffers are in decidedly unfestive moods as Christmas arrives. Carol’s spirits are lifted by a Santa-like patient. Mark is outraged when Jenn decides to stay in Milwaukee over…