Dr. Choi Takes a Bullet: A Totally Unnecessary Guide to Ethan's Not-So-Stellar Day on Chicago Med
Let's face it, folks, there's a certain occupational hazard to being a doctor on primetime television. Flying scalpels? Check. Contagious space plagues? You betcha. But getting shot in the parking lot by a disgruntled patient? That's just...well, that's what happens to Dr. Ethan Choi in the wild ride that is Season 6, Episode 16: "I Will Come to Save You".
The Plot Thickens, Like a Fresh Batch of Trauma Gel
So, how'd our favorite trauma surgeon end up with a bullet souvenir? Buckle up, because it's a doozy. It all boils down to a previously disgruntled patient named Carol. Remember her? No? Don't worry, neither did most of us. Apparently, Ethan and his colleague, Dr. Dean Archer, made a heart-wrenching (pun intended) decision about Carol's treatment way back when. Let's just say it involved a new heart, some ethical dilemmas, and the emotional equivalent of a rollercoaster with a surprise drop.
Fast forward to Carol being all peppy and alive thanks to that new heart, and guess who she bumps into? Yep, Ethan. Awkward silence ensues, then Carol ** whips out a concealed weapon** with all the subtlety of a neon sign that reads "Vengeful Ex-Patient."
The Art of Not Dodging Bullets (Apparently)
Now, Ethan's a skilled doctor, but his bullet-dodging skills seem to be a bit rusty. The episode cuts away right before the big "bang," leaving us viewers with a suspenseful cliffhanger and a sinking feeling in our stomachs. Did our hero become another victim of the ever-present Chicago drama?
Don't Worry, There's More to the Story (and Thankfully, Ethan)
Thankfully, for all us Choi fans out there, Season 7 brings our doctor back (mostly) in one piece. We do get a glimpse of his recovery, which involves the emotional equivalent of scrubbing in for surgery on your own psyche. But hey, at least he's alive, right?
This whole ordeal serves as a stark reminder that even the bravest doctors aren't immune to the occasional crazy ex-patient with a vendetta. So, the next time you're at the hospital, maybe give your doctor an extra-large thank you for all they do. You never know, it might just be the difference between a high five and a bullet.
