St. Elsewhere (TV Series)

Time Heals: Part 2 (1986)

Ed Flanders: Dr. Donald Westphall, Thomas Westphall

Quotes 

• [It is 1955 and Drs. Craig and Westphall are discussing their future prospects as they complete their internship] 

  Dr. Mark Craig : Did you know Ellen is pregnant?

  Dr. Donald Westphall : No! Terrific - congratulations!

  Dr. Mark Craig : [looking at his watch]  In 58 minutes she and I are meeting a real estate agent to look at houses in Lincoln. I'm anxious to move to the suburbs now that we're expecting a new arrival.

  Dr. Donald Westphall : What are you hoping for?

  Dr. Mark Craig : What else? Two-storey colonial.

• [St Eligius hospital is hosting a celebration in the lobby to mark its 50th anniversary] 

  Dr. Donald Westphall : Well, here we are: looking at the past, and thinking of the future. And like it or not we have to face our failings, and our mistakes, and our shortcomings. God knows we've seen enough pain, and death, so I suppose we should be depressed; but because this building stands here, and because of the people who have walked through that door, the human spirit prospers, and moves on. You know, it wasn't long ago that if a man came in here with a dying heart, all we could offer was solace; and now we can offer a transplant, and that to me is amazing. They call us a teaching hospital, but I find this a learning place; and whether it be nurses, or orderlies, or surgeons, or patients, we all have something to offer each other. And I want to salute those people who have brought us to this celebration, and to those who will lead us in the future. Daniel?

  Dr. Daniel Auschlander : [stepping to the microphone and raising his champagne glass]  Happy birthday, St Eligius. To the future.