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Previously on Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.

A relapse is tough.

- You have to find something to live for. - Like what?

The stupid Jellyfish Jam?

- You should definitely go to the dance. - Walter has not asked you yet.

The magic is gone.

Things have just been rocky since he got back from Australia.

I have feelings for Steph.

I see you now, Steph.

And I think you're amazing.

I didn't really think you cared about me before,

but putting yourself out there like that tonight,

it really touched me.

It's not like I won.

Oh, you won.

- Hey. - It's like I don't even know you anymore.

Okay, so if I've changed so much, then why do you even wanna be with me?

- Maybe I don't! - Fine!

Then don't be.

I think Walter and I just broke up.

How do you know if you're supposed to be with someone?

If you think you've found that person,

then go and fight for him.

You told me to find something to live for.

Well, I did. It's you.

You should not have left the hospital.

I am acutely aware of my cancer.

But right now, all I care about is spending time with you.

So are you gonna ignore me for three months

like the last time we kissed?

No.

That was the dumbest thing I've ever done and I used to pronounce the "k" in knife.

But I'm not gonna mess it up this time.

Steph Denisco, will you be my girlfriend?

OMG.

You kuh-know I will.

Oh, I need to remember every detail of this,

so I can tell your sister later.

Is that weird?

Mm. Yeah. Very.

Well, it's our new normal, baby.

I need to tell you something.

Oh, my God, me too.

Okay, let's do the mature thing and tell each other on three.

- Okay. - One, two, three.

I made out in the rain at the Jellyfish Jam!

Wait, what? With who? Spyder?

No, your brother.

- Kai. Not Brian Patrick. - Well, I figured.

Okay, tell me everything, but not everything.

He is my brother, so...

Well, the best part about kissing in the rain

is that you can't tell what's spit and what's water.

Wait, what about you?

I bet you and Walter tongued down after the dance.

Oh, well, um, you're half right.

There was a lot of tongue, but...

no Walter.

No Walter?

Should I go get my World's Best Grandpa Mug?

Because it sounds like you're about to pour me a cup of scalding hot tea!

So, this Nico guy you were kissing.

Isn't he, like, your patient?

Was.

And isn't he, like, a bad boy?

And he has a dirt bike?

Oh, my God. This is so hot.

Like, everything about this is literally so hot.

I know.

It's all happening so fast.

I mean, one minute I'm dating Walter, and the next,

I'm kissing Nico in the rain.

It's like we're in our own romcoms.

You're Julia Roberts, and I'm Meg Ryan. Don't fight me on this.

Okay. You're Meg Ryan.

Damn straight.

Shoot. I got to go.

I'm late for breakfast with my boyfriend's family.

You mean my family?

That's what I said.

- Don't make this weird. - Oh.

Since you're Nico's doctor, do you ever just, like,

flip him over and look at his butt?

Get out of here, Denisco.

- Blink twice for "yes." - Get out.

And that's how I got banned from the Waikiki Nordstrom Rack.

- Hey, babe. - Hey.

Sorry, I'm late.

You know, there are plenty of chairs.

She's perfect where she is.

Now that you're my girlfriend, I'm keeping you close.

Oh, we're adorable. I already came up with our couple name.

You know, like Brangelina, Kimye.

- All divorced. - The hottest fires burn the fastest.

- Just like at Nordstrom Rack. - Now, drum roll, please.

Oh.

Introducing the individuals formerly known as Steph and Kai,

Liliuokalani High's newest couple, Stai.

Wow, that name's so bad it actually swings back around to being good.

Today is going to be epic. It's pizza dunkers day at school.

I'm rehearsing my big solo with the Royals dance team,

and we get a hard launch of Stai.

Manifestation works, y'all.

Wait, what's a hard launch?

I'll take this.

You see, Steph has already executed, expertly might I add,

a soft launch of your relationship.

Oh.

All the Royals saw it and are begging me for deets,

but I'm holding off till after the hard launch.

Perfection.

See, brother, the soft launch gives them a taste,

but the hard launch...

Is the full meal.

I can't wait for people to see us as a couple.

Well, if this hard launch means so much to you, then I'm in.

Wow. I've never been so excited to go to school.

Okay, as Stai's self-appointed publicist,

my mission is to make sure today's debut blows people's minds.

All right, BP, you're hired, but I'm obviously not paying you.

Do you think Kris Jenner does it for the money?

No, she does it for the power.

Wow. Lahela, you look nice.

What do you have planned for your day off?

Oh, nothing special.

Just head into town. Grab some food.

- See Nico. - Nico?

- As in your patient? - Well, former patient.

He actually checked himself out last night, so.

- I will see you later. - He did what?

Lahela, Nico should not be out of the hospital yet.

His cancer is not responding to treatment.

I know that, Mom.

And you just broke up with Walter.

Look, I know you're excited about Nico,

but running around town with a boy who needs care is just reckless.

I'm worried you're letting your feelings

cloud your judgment.

Actually, I'm talking to him about his treatment plan today.

So I don't really need my mom breathing down my neck about my judgment.

I know you're storming out to make a point,

but please text me what you want for dinner.

Because if I don't hear from you, it's gonna be pierogies.

- You ready for this? - Let's go get them.

♪ Got that real big energy ♪

♪ Hey daddy ♪

♪ When you goin' stop playing? ♪

♪ Bad chick, I could be your fantasy ♪

♪ I can tell you got big big energy ♪

♪ It ain't too many of 'em that can handle me ♪

♪ But I might let you try it off the Hennessy ♪

♪ Make 'em sing to this thang like a melody ♪

♪ And if your girl ain't right I got the remedy ♪

♪ It ain't too many of 'em that can handle me ♪

♪ Bad chick, I could be your fantasy ♪

♪ Tell me how you want it ♪

♪ Three, two, one and I'm on it ♪

♪ Feel good, don't it? ♪

♪ Got that real big energy ♪

♪ Got that big, big energy ♪

♪ Got that real big energy ♪

♪ Spending his, mine in the bank ♪

I was going to give a math quiz today,

but who can focus on anything else but this?

♪ Got that big, big energy ♪

- I dreamt this once. - Oh, yeah?

What happened next?

A flying snake with sunglasses fell from the ceiling and ate you.

God, I love your mind.

♪ Got that real big energy ♪

♪ Got that big, big energy ♪

Oh, hey, babe, do you think you could pick up the dry cleaning today?

I am so stressed about work.

- Today? - Yeah.

Oh, I don't know. Truck's been crazy lately.

- We're kind of in the same boat here. - Are we?

Because I'm dealing with a full ICU, Dr. Lee wearing toe shoes to work,

and my favorite patient, Mr. Larson,

is experiencing serious atrial fibrillation.

Yeah. Okay, I get it. You have a big-time stressful job.

Yeah, I'm just saying, my job is tough, too.

I don't know if you know this, but ice melts.

You specifically got into this business to have,

and I quote, "good vibes only."

If you work the truck with me, you'd see what kind of pressure I'm under.

Okay, I will.

But only if you come and see what I'm dealing with in the hospital.

Then you'll see how ridiculous this conversation is.

- Done. - Done. Okay.

Well, this is me. First period, ceramics.

Oh, I have a free period,

so I thought maybe I'd sit in on your class.

You know, so we can spend more time together.

I don't know.

We're working on our final vases today, and I really need to concentrate.

And if you're there, you'll roll up your sleeves,

exposing those forearms.

Maybe get a little muddy.

Break a sweat from the heat of the kiln.

Steph?

Can I come in?

Somebody get my man an apron and the messiest clay we've got!

Wow. Okay, um...

I thought I felt vulnerable in front of you

because I was in a gown,

but it turns out it's because you're gorgeous.

- Oh, wow. This is off to a good start. - Oh, check this out.

No shadow. It's Lahaina Noon.

It's when the sun is directly above you, so it doesn't cast any shadows.

Look.

The Sky Gate sculpture lines up perfectly.

Ten, 11, normal range.

What are you doing?

Oh, that's just how I hold hands.

Oh, and there's something on your forehead.

How bad is it, Doc? Am I burning up?

Sorry.

You feel fine, actually, but it's hard to tell in this heat.

Maybe we could find someplace to cool off.

You know, someplace cute with a blood pressure cuff,

- like a hospital. - Lahela, can we just...

have one day where we can pretend you're not a doctor

and I'm not a cancer patient?

- I would love that, but you need care. - I know, but just for today, okay?

Let's just, let's pretend that we are normal teens,

and then we can focus on the next steps, okay?

- I promise. - Nico.

You know what, okay.

Your vitals appear normal. So I guess a few more hours won't hurt.

Amazing. Okay, prepare yourself for the greatest day of your life.

I am talking Zippy's fries. I'm talking waterfalls.

I'm talking cruising around the island.

Would you like to drive?

Oh, no.

Dirt bike riders have traumatic injuries at a rate of 94.5 per thousand.

Lahela, remember, we're being normal teens today.

Oh, right.

Okay, well, let's go super-fast and yell "Whoo," indiscriminately.

Okay, but not, but not really fast. You know, I was kidding.

So just, just normal speed is good.

Whoo!

- Jarred? - Yeah.

Okay, Steph, we're dying.

Tell us every last detail of how it all went down with you and Kai.

The Ballad of Stai, written and performed by Stephanie Marie Denisco.

Chapter one. Beginnings.

The time, 8:03 p.m.

The heels, high.

- The tension, even higher... - There's my gorgeous girlfriend.

I skipped class, so I could have lunch with you.

Oh, that is so sweet. You two are couple goals.

- Hey, didn't you have a math quiz? - Yeah, but Mr. H canceled it.

Something about "believing in love again."

Oh.

Well, I was just having my girl time,

telling them about how we got together, so...

Where was I? Right.

The Jellyfish Jam was off to the perfect start.

- The Steph-and-Repeat was packed. - Packed.

Photographers everywhere. Instagram was flooded.

Oh, and DJ Jockstrap was fire.

I know.

I hired him.

Anyway, DJ Jockstrap was playing my meticulously curated playlist.

- It was basic... - It was a perfect mix of grinding songs

and slower grinding songs.

- You're so right. - Yup.

So right as Lil Nas X started to play,

- we locked eyes... - Locked eyes.

Okay. You two are literally finishing each other's sentences.

So adorbs.

True. Adorbs.

I would have prepared differently

had I known this was going to be a two-person show, so...

Yeah, but we're basically one now.

Stai, remember?

Oh, it's "Steph" and "Kai."

I get it now.

So that's the MRI corridor, and this is the ICU.

If these walls could talk, oh, they would say, "yikes."

So here's Mr. Larson.

His congestive heart failure has him constantly on the brink

of a major medical emergency.

Brace yourself.

Mr. Larson.

You're up.

Hey, the old ticker's cooperating today.

- Pick a card. Any card. - Oh, I'm good.

I'll let you show off for your lovely wife.

Must be pretty stressful when he guesses your card wrong.

Oh! Aha.

This must be something.

I don't think this is the right treatment.

But look at the specs.

If we don't make a call fast, we risk losing it.

What are we going to lose? A limb or a vital organ?

Oh, no.

We were deciding on a window treatment for our new apartment.

Charles wants blinds. I want shades.

Apparently, we can treat patients, but we can't treat windows.

You just put up a sheet and save a thousand dollars.

Dr. Hannon! - Ah-ha.

This was such a good idea.

We're almost done with our Afghan for Mr. Larson.

Great.

Those are the first needles. I've seen used here all day.

I've never been so upset

to have zero life-threatening emergencies on this floor.

It's okay.

I know your job can be stressful,

but it seems the hospital has its ebbs and flows,

just like the shave ice truck.

No, Benny, it's nothing like the truck.

No one has fun here.

Clara, IV pole joust, fourth floor.

Ya, ya. Come on, come on!

Woo-ho-hoo.

♪ Came in like a vision from the old west wind ♪

- All right, here we go. - Here we go.

We're going straight forward. Okay, chill out.

I'm still cooler than you.

- Oh, are you? - Take this. Focus. You're going straight.

All right. Kickstand.

- Okay. - Let's go.

♪ And I still think about that moment all of the time ♪

Okay.

Oh, yo, I'm sorry. Go ahead, take a picture.

Okay, okay.

- Yo! - That's gonna be good.

- That's gonna be good. - You see that?

- What? - I put it on my mustache.

♪ Oh, I, I'm gonna love you for a long time ♪

♪ And in the mornin' when I'm wakin' up ♪

♪ I swear that you're the first thing that I'm thinkin' of ♪

♪ I feel... ♪

Whoa, okay, huh? Yeah, yeah, yeah. You're going, you're going.

Go straight, go straight, go straight.

♪ I'm gonna love you for a long time ♪

Okay, go smooth, okay, whoa, slow down, slow down!

Straight out down. Oh, come on, okay.

That, that was good. That, let's do it again.

Woo!

♪ For the long time ♪

Hey.

♪ For the long time ♪

♪ I'm gonna love you for a long time ♪

♪ Oo-o, oo-o, oo-o ♪

Kai.

You scared me.

Sorry, I just wanted to see what we're doing after school today

to celebrate the hard launch.

I was thinking we could walk all the way to Starbucks

with our hands in each other's pockets.

I can't today.

I have Royals rehearsal, and we're practicing my big solo.

Oh, that's right. Bummer.

Well, I'm gonna miss you so much, but good luck.

I'll see you later.

Finally, I can pick my nose in peace.

- What are you doing here? - School's out, but the numbers are in.

Let's talk Stai's brand partnership opportunities.

Are you comfortable saying Steph is the Cadillac of girlfriends?

Buckle up. It's gonna be a bumpy ride.

I once managed a three-fuel truck pile-up in the ER.

I think mama's got the chops.

I'd see it.

Here they come.

- Oh. Can mine be dinosaur flavored? - I was told there'd be ice cream.

I'm allergic to everything.

Oh.

Hi. Okay. Yes. It's okay.

Just one at a time.

One at a... Don't, don't push!

I'm really scared. Okay. Benny?

Benny?

- Benny. - There, there, just hand me the scoop.

- Okay. - Here, now.

Okay, here we go.

Oh, wow. That's impressive.

- Okay. Come on. - Okay.

- Let's go. Hurry. They're not gonna wait. - Okay, here's, here's another.

Yup, yup. There you go. There you go.

- It's cherry. Cherry. - Yup.

Cherry's going low.

- Code red. - What?

We've got a code red. This is not a drill.

What does that mean? I don't... Benny, what does that mean?

- Code red? - It's a cherry syrup emergency.

- Brian Patrick forgot to restock. - Cherry! Cherry! Cherry!

I... okay?

What could we substitute for cherry? We have to improvise.

Cherry! Cherry! Cherry! - Um, I'm so nervous!

Well, we'll just improvise. Oh, okay.

- We'll improvise. - Okay. Passion fruit.

Red, red, think red, think red. - Red in, red, red, space gumballs!

- Okay. - That's not a thing.

- Okay. Yeah? It's okay, all right. - Okay. It's okay.

- Okay. Who's next? Who's next? - Yeah, they love that.

- Here's another. - There you go.

- Okay, okay. - Okay, you're smoking now.

Oh.

That was crazy.

I mean, I've been on my feet so long,

my smartwatch is telling me it's time to sit.

- But you, you, you handled it like a pro. - Oh, thanks, honey.

Now, will you admit that my job can be stressful?

One hundred percent.

That Catholic field trip was intense when I called out "order for Matthew,"

eight boys raised their hand.

Yeah, you got to remember unique features.

Think gap-tooth-Matthew and looks-like-Jay-Leno-Matthew.

You're a hero.

And that is why you have to clench your butt cheeks

- when you jump into water from heights. - Intestinal damage, huh?

Like, if you weren't a doctor, I'd swear you were messing with me.

I promise, I will keep them tight when we go to our next spot.

Oh.

You okay?

Uh, yeah. Yeah. No, I'm totally fine. All right, come on.

Let's go jump off of Lulumahu Cliff. Come on.

Lulumahu is dangerous and illegal to jump from.

Come on, Lahela. Live a little.

I am.

I mean, we have had an amazing day, but it's getting late.

And we still have to talk treatment options like you promised.

You're gonna need a full round of labs a...

All right, I can't check back in there, okay?

- No, I'm not going back there. - Is it because of us?

I mean, because you don't have to go back to Oahu Med.

I mean, you can go somewhere else so we can stay together.

- That's fine. - Lahela, you do not understand, okay?

It's not about us. It's not about the rules.

I just, I'm not going back to any hospital.

And I'm not gonna sit in a hospital bed and have them keep telling me

that these meds and these treatments are gonna help me live.

When I just feel like I'm sitting there just waiting to die.

Nico.

I am so sorry.

I can't even imagine what that must feel like.

But once your cancer is in remission, it'll s...

Stop. Lahela, I have been through this a million times, okay?

It's a cycle with me. It's remission and then readmission.

But not this time. This time I am really living.

I am going to Lulumahu Cliff.

Then I'm gonna get another ride.

I mean, if that's what you think really living is,

then I guess you're on your own.

I always have been.

Nico.

Nico.

Don't do this.

Hey, is that Kai up there watching?

- That is so cute. - Wait, what?

Yeah, super cute.

Not stalker-y at all.

Check out these comments.

Class President Dani Shank called Stai "mad spicy,

tongue emoji, pepper emoji."

And Nurse Kuhn is saying Stai is so hot, she got third-degree burns.

Oh, possible Neosporin brand partnership. I'll make a call.

You know, Kai's got moves, too. I remember from the Jellyfish Jam.

Wait.

Kai, can you come down here?

I've got a dope idea, you guys. Let's add you to the routine.

That's, that's definitely an idea, I don't know if I'd call it dope, per se.

Awesome. I'm in. Oh, I just got to stretch first.

Oh, here you go.

Wow.

Me too.

Ow.

- Oh, my God. Nico, are you okay? - Yeah. I just got dizzy.

Dizziness, tachycardia, fever.

Could be a post-op infection from the bone marrow biopsy.

- I need to get to the... - Nico, you are at risk of sepsis.

What you need is a hospital now.

Okay.

Hold on. I got you.

♪ They say the party won't be on until I get up in the place ♪

♪ Hey, I'll make you go insane ♪

♪ Blow it up, blow it up ♪

♪ I wanna see you ♪

♪ Blow it up, blow it up ♪

♪ When you walk in the room ♪

♪ Blow it up, blow it up ♪

♪ I wanna fight, hey ♪

♪ Blow it up, blow it up ♪

♪ I make the party go boom ♪

Woo. Okay, Kai, you are truly crushing it.

So, hear me out, you guys.

What if instead of Steph's solo, Kai and Steph do a duet?

Well, I was really looking forward to showing off my splits.

Oh, but a duet is so romantic.

Yeah, that would be amazing. Right, Steph?

I can't take this anymore, okay? I feel smothered, Kai.

You're smothering me and not in a fun, fully-loaded nacho way.

Excellent.

Public drama? The best way to stay relevant.

Hey.

- How's he doing? - Stable.

His fever curve is responding well to the antibiotics.

I have him on intravenous Vanc and Cefepime.

Good.

You were right.

My judgment was clouded.

He wasn't ready to be away from the hospital,

not even for a day.

Well, what matters is you got him back here

and he's being monitored.

It's just today...

felt so... free.

I mean, Nico forgot about being sick.

I forgot about being a doctor.

It felt so good to feel like normal teenagers.

I know it's hard, sweetie, but you're not a normal teenager.

And unfortunately, neither is he.

He has leukemia,

and he needs treatment from the best of the best.

Yeah. I know we both belong here.

I'm just not sure I can convince him to stay.

I really like him.

And I'm so scared that he's gonna walk away

from treatment altogether.

This is the most difficult part of being a doctor.

You have to have these big, life-altering conversations with people.

And you can't control how they'll react.

What you can control is the plan.

You are smart enough to come up with the best treatment possible.

It's up to him to decide what to do with that.

Thank you.

I love you, Mom.

I love you, too, honey. Come here.

Oh.

Speaking of plans.

You didn't text, so the pierogies are thawing.

- Hey. - Benny.

Hey, what are you doing here?

I came to thank Clara for helping me in the truck earlier.

We caught a 50-cupper out of nowhere.

Um...

Not the best timing.

Thank you for doing this, Dr. Hannon.

I still really struggle with this part.

I know, Charles.

We all do.

Wait, what happened?

Mr. Larson had a sudden heart attack and passed away.

We did everything we could.

- ♪ Floating on another wave ♪ - I'm so sorry.

♪ Wondering when it stops ♪

♪ Silence then a crash ♪

♪ Sometimes it's hard to ask ♪

And we wanted you to have it.

- Oh. - ♪ Ooo ♪

Dealing with emergencies is hard, but what happens after is, is even harder.

♪ I cannot change it back ♪

♪ It's just a fact ♪

Steph, wait.

- Did I do something wrong? - You're not giving me any space.

I haven't even tooted once today. It's pizza dunker day.

Do you want me to die, Kai?

Well, I, I thought it's what you wanted with the hard launch and the showing off.

Shockingly, you following me around is not what I want.

Whoa, I can't believe I just said that.

Can't believe I feel that.

Well, I'm sorry, Steph.

It's just, you're my first real girlfriend,

and I didn't wanna mess things up like I did before.

I really like you.

I really like you, too.

I'm just used to being Solo Steph, you know?

Independent.

My mom isn't around much,

and my best friend practically lives in a hospital,

so having someone with me 24/7 is, it's new for me.

Yeah, I guess we did kind of go from zero to 100.

Well, from now on, I'll make sure to give you some space.

So, does that mean I get my dance solo back?

Definitely.

But I did kind of like doing ceramics.

I kind of liked watching you do ceramics.

Those strong hands really working that clay.

Well, would it be too much if I joined that class?

I promise not to sit on your lap this time.

Actually, I think that would be just the right amount of Stai.

There they are. Are you getting this?

I'm not paying you to think. Kiss, monkeys, kiss.

Let's dip.

Benny?

Oh, I needed that.

And this.

Look, I know you give bad news all the time, but, um,

but to see you look someone in the eye and actually do it...

must be so hard.

Look, I'm so impressed by you.

You are amazing.

Thank you, Benny.

Those hard conversations are, well, they can take a toll on you.

Look, I know your job is more stressful than most people's,

but you're dealing with life and death, and you're damn good at it.

And I know running that truck can be difficult.

Cranky tourists and children with wet, crumpled money?

No, thank you.

- Right? - That is a nightmare.

But it's not a competition, but if it was...

I'm glad we're on the same team.

Me too.

Oh.

Whoa. What happened? Did I make it to Lulumahu?

- Well, Nico, you... - I'm just kidding.

I totally remember. I fell off my bike. Did I at least look badass?

Sadly, no.

Oh, okay, well, in that case, I totally blacked out.

Nico.

You passed out on your bike because of a post-surgery infection

that required IV antibiotics.

And as you know, your leukemia hasn't been responding to treatment.

But I designed an aggressive plan starting with Cyclophosphamide

and Etoposide that we can then bridge into BMT.

So, I'm recommending you stay here at Oahu Med...

as my patient.

- Which means? - We can't be together.

But our oncology department is top of the line,

- and my treatment plan is... - I have to go through all of this again?

I've had the best treatment and the best oncology department.

You've never had me.

I know this means waiting on us,

but if you can be healthy and I can be right by your side...

that's all that matters.

When can we start?

Really?

You're staying?

I was so worried that this wasn't the life you want to live.

Yeah, well, trust me, it is not.

And if Dr. Lee calls me Nico Suave, one more time, I'm out.

But today showed me the kind of life I can live when I'm done with this.

And having you in charge of my treatment

gives me the best chance for more days in the sun with you.

You are an amazing doctor, Lahela.

And when you make me better...

I want you to be my amazing girlfriend.

Well, Nico...

I mean, Mr. Alexander.

I will see you in about an hour for rounds.

It's a date...

but not.

I'm used to making hard decisions as a doctor.

Like when to operate, what to prescribe. It's second nature to me.

But as a teenager?

It's not so simple.

Like when you start seeing someone who's...

exciting, and gets you, sweeps you off your feet.

And you have to make the crushing decision to end it.

So, while my teenage heart may take a while to heal,

I know in my head and as a doctor that I did the right thing.

Being a normal teenager for a day felt amazing.

But I'm ready to get back to being myself.

Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.

Mom.