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Triangles

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Triangles is the seventeenth episode of the third season and the 48th overall episode of Private Practice.

Short Summary[]

When Addison's patient and the life of the three unborn babies she is carrying as a surrogate hang in the balance, Sam's new girlfriend, Vanessa, and Addison are sharply divided on the course of treatment. Meanwhile Cooper seeks Sheldon's help with a young patient, but their personal quarrels over Charlotte get in the way, and Naomi has a dilemma of her own between William and an unexpectedly charming Dr. Fife.

Full Summary[]

Episode in detail.

Cast[]

Main Cast[]

Also Starring[]

Guest Stars[]

Co-Starring[]

Medical Notes[]

Kayla Lindy[]

  • Diagnosis:
    • Pregnancy
    • Brain death
  • Treatment:
    • Heparin
    • Surgery

Kayla, 32, was 20 weeks pregnant with triplets as a surrogate. She had blood clots, which Addison said were getting worse despite heparin. She suggested selective reduction in order to save Kayla's life. The parents called in Vanessa for a consult because they believed Addison was wrong that it was the only option. Sam operated. The surgery went well, but Addison was still concerned. Later, Addison was paged to the hospital. A clot had moved to Kayla's lung. Addison took her into surgery to do the reduction. In surgery, her heart stopped. They were able to get her back, but five minutes passed and there were no signs of higher brain function. Since they hadn't done the reduction, she was still pregnant with triplets, but brain dead.

Maggie Roberts[]

  • Diagnosis:
    • Facial abrasion
    • Schizophrenia
  • Treatment:
    • Bandages
    • Residential care

Maggie, 11, had a cut on her forehead, which Cooper bandaged. However, when she mentioned an imaginary friend, he became concerned, so he consulted with Sheldon. Sheldon spoke to her and believed she was schizophrenic. Cooper was skeptical, but when Maggie's mother came to him with additional concerns, they watched from another room while Sheldon spoke to Maggie, who talked about doing things because "Eli" wanted her to, including drowning her cat. Her parents then checked her into residential care.

William White[]

  • Diagnosis:
    • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Doctors:
  • Treatment:

William had trouble holding a mug, leading Pete to discover that he had ALS. He said he'd been diagnosed 8 years ago, but had been in remission.

Joe's Sister[]

  • Diagnosis:
    • Schizophrenia
  • Doctors:
  • Treatment:

Joe told of his sister, who was schizophrenic and later killed herself.

Music[]

Song Performer Scene
"That Man" Macy Gray
  • Addison is with Lucas at the park. A woman comes by and says Lucas looks like Addison.
  • Addison leaves Lucas with Pete so she can go to the hospital.
  • Sheldon and Charlotte greet each other. Cooper gets on the elevator just before it closes and interrupts them.
"Portraits" Barrett Johnson
  • Addison tells Pete about working with Vanessa. Pete brings in Lucas.
  • Addison leaves to give Pete and Lucas family time. Pete thinks she's weirded out about what the woman in the park said.
  • They talk about their relationship.
  • Sheldon asks Charlotte if she slept with him to get back at Cooper. She says she didn't. He tries to get in, but she slams the door on him.
  • Addison goes to Sam upset about the surgery. Then she tells him about Pete.
"Misdirection" Sanders Bohlke
  • Maggie's parents sign the paperwork to put her in residential care. Her father takes her hand and leads her into the facility.
  • Cooper apologizes to Sheldon.
  • Addison watches Kayla through the window.
  • Addison tells Pete she could be in love with him, too.
  • Sheldon apologizes to Charlotte. She pulls him in to kiss him and closes the door behind them.
  • Sam consoles Addison about Kayla.
  • Addison says she's going to try things with Pete.
  • Naomi sees Addison with Sam and believes they're together. Addison admits that they kissed. Naomi leaves.

Notes and Trivia[]

  • This episode scored 7.66 million viewers.[1]

Quotes[]

See Also[]

A complete overview of this episode's crew can be found here.


References[]

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