episode 1

Chagning Faces – by Brownie and noisemaker

Note: Yes, we have collaborated. This is our version of the first episode of season eight. Give us a while, and we'll be posting the second episode and so on. And please be patient, we know the chapters tend to be really short, but look at it this way: If you don't have time to finish reading the whole thing now, it won't be too difficult to find the place where you left off.

Disclaimer: We don't own any of these people or the TV show. Come on, you should know that by now.

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"Will the defendant please rise." Dr. Mark Greene got to his feet and looked numbly from the jury to the judge. "Jury, have you reached your verdict? What say you?"

            "In the case of the people vs. Greene, we find the defendant not guilty of the charge of second degree murder. We find the defendant guilty of medical malpractice and negligence."

            "In light of the situation, no prison time will be sentenced, nor will a fine. But legally you can no longer practice medicine. Your license is hereby revoked." The judge slammed her gavel against the desk. "Case dismissed."

            Mark allowed Elizabeth to lead him back to the car as visions of the past few months swam in front of his eyes.

            Benton: "Mark, what happened?"

            Romano: "Didn't anyone think to use the paddles on this guy?"

            Malucci: "Cops? What'd you do this time, Greene?"

            Elizabeth: "Something came for you in the mail today, Mark."

            Judge: "Your license is hereby revoked."

            "Mark?" He turned and saw Elizabeth in the driver's seat. "We're home."

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