They stand, looking at each other.
We hear Dr. Cox's voice before we see him, again, in the psychologist's office.
Dr. Cox: Relationships don't work the way they do on television and in the movies: Will they, won't they, and then they finally do and they're happy forever -- gimme a break. Nine out of ten of them end because they weren't right for each other to begin with, and half the ones that get married get divorced, anyway. And I'm telling you right now, through all this stuff, I have not become a cynic, I haven't. Yes, I do happen to believe that love is mainly about pushing chocolate-covered candies and, you know, in some cultures, a chicken. You can call me a sucker, I don't care, 'cause I do...believe in it. Bottom line...is the couples that are truly right for each other wade through the same crap as everybody else, but, the big difference is, they don't let it take 'em down.
He continues speaking as we watch Elliot and J.D., in the break room, silently facing each other.
Dr. Cox: [continuing] ....One of those two people will stand up and fight for that relationship every time, if it's right, and they're real lucky. One of them will say something.
After one last look, Elliot turns and walks out of the room.
Dejected, J.D. sits down.
Cut to: The Psychologist's Office
J.D. sits, facing the camera.
J.D.: Things that wouldn't'a bothered you a week ago in a friendship become so incredibly important when sex is involved. I just...I think it'd be easier if you weren't friends with your girlfriend.... At all.
Cut to: Elliot, taking her turn.
Elliot: I've always been so sure about everything in my life. I was--I was sure I that wanted to be a doctor, and I was sure that I was gonna be married by the time I was 25.... But, relationships.... I always heard that when they were right, they were easy. That--that, even when things got hard...that they were easy. I don't get that at all, you know. [she laughs] How is that possible?
Cut to: J.D.
J.D.: Am I in a relationship now?
Back to: Elliot
Elliot: ...No. Uh, I'm not in one now.
Back to: J.D.
J.D.: [thinks a moment] ......No.
J.D.: Nice work.
Look, man, it was one second of doubt, okay? Since when do you care what anybody else thinks?
Turk: I don't. I care what you think. Since the day I met you, you've...treated me like I was the man, like I could accomplish everything. This is gonna sound lame, but --
Softball Player: I've got it!
Turk: -- your being like that's one of the reasons I've gotten to where I am.
J.D.: Wow. That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me.
J.D.'s Narration: In the end, every relationship needs maintenance.
Turk: Hey, Ted. Get out the sun, man.
Ted the Lawyer: [angry drunk] You owe me money!
J.D.'s Narration: ...Whether it's the smallest gesture...
HOSPITAL -- HALL
Dr. Cox: Hey, Doctor. Doctor!
Want to, uh, you wanna take a look at the guy in 302 and tell me whether or not you think he's really sick or just bonkers?
Molly: Are you actually asking my opinion?
Dr. Cox: Well, I'm gonna ignore it, but...yeah, knock yourself out.
J.D.'s Narration: ...or just picking up back where you left off.
TURK & J.D. & CARLA'S APARTMENT
Turk: I'm a little nervous about surgery tomorrow.
J.D.: Aw, you'll kick ass.
Carla: So are you guys gonna go out tonight?
Turk: No, we're gonna stay in.
Carla: Well, I'll be in the bedroom with all the straight people.
J.D.: Are your giblets warm?
Turk: Like a Christmas ham!
J.D.: Same!
J.D.'s Narration: The bottom line is that if you care about someone, it's pretty easy to make the sacrifice.
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