Survivor, ER Style: Part 1
By Adrienne
Spoilers: Everything through "Survival of the Fittest" except for Elizabeth's pregnancy and Carter's relationship with Rena.
Disclaimer: I do not own "Survivor" or "ER" and make no money off this story.
Author's Note: The rules and everything aren't exactly the same as on "Survivor", so bear with me. I live for feedback, so please email me!
Day One
(A beautiful beach.)
Donald: Hello, and welcome to "Survivor, ER Style". I'm your host, Dr. Donald Anspaugh, former Chief of Staff at Cook County Hospital. For the next 45 days, sixteen past and present employees of the hospital will be stranded here, on this beautiful, uninhabited island. On the Myocardial Infarctions we have (as he starts listing names, a picture flashes of each person): Dr. Kerry Weaver, Chief of the ER
Dr. Susan Lewis, former attending physician
Dr. Doug Ross, former pediatric fellow
Dr. Mark Greene, ER attending
Dr. Anna Del Amico, former pediatric resident
Dr. John Carter, ER resident
Dr. Jing-Mei Chen, ER resident
Dr. Dave Malucci, ER resident
On the Pulmonary Embolisms, we have: Dr. Luka Kovac, ER attending
Abby Lockhart, OB nurse-turned med student-
turned ER nurse
Dr. Elizabeth Corday, Associate Chief of
Surgery
Carol Hathaway, former head nurse
Dr. Robert Romano, Chief Ass—I mean, Chief
of Staff
Randi Fronzack, desk clerk
Dr. Peter Benton, surgical consultant
Dr. Kim Legaspi, psychiatrist
The two teams will be on opposite sides of the island, and have five days to settle in before the first immunity challenge. Let's join them, where they're only a few hundred feet from shore.
(All sixteen members are in the raft. Most of them are rowing, except Randi, who is tanning.)
Kerry: Randi! Why don't you help row for a while?
Randi (annoyed): I'm busy.
(Kerry rolls her eyes)
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Susan (whispering to Mark): So, that foreign guy…
Mark: Luka?
Susan: Is he with anyone?
Mark: Attached at the hip with Abby.
Susan (watching Luka and Abby whispering and giggling together): Damn.
Dave (overhearing their conversation): Don't worry sweetheart, I'm single.
Mark: Shut up, Dave.
Susan: Who are you?
Dave: Dave Malucci, resident. You'll get to know me very well. (Winks at her.)
Susan: Oh, God.
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Romano (babbling to Elizabeth): …So anyway, I was really worried about leaving Gretel, but now I think it may be a good thing for a little while. I just hope the babysitter remembers to give her only bottled Evian water. Gretel can't stand tap water, and I'd prefer that she have the best.
Elizabeth: You're pathetic.
Romano (He doesn't seem to hear Elizabeth. He sighs, and puts his arm around Elizabeth who promptly shoves it away): It's beautiful here, isn't it Lizzie? Just you, me, a group of ingrates, the beach and the water. Even better, Tumor Boy over there is on the other team. (Conspiratorially) You know, whatever happens on the island stays on the island.
Elizabeth (moving to the end of the raft by Mark): Stay away from me, you arrogant little prick! (To Mark) He's hitting on me again.
Mark: Don't worry, I'm sure he'll be voted off first.
Elizabeth: I wish I'd be with you.
Mark: I know, me too.
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Peter (talking to Kim): If people would just understand that it's not always necessary to perform complicated procedures. I mean, sure, sometimes you have to perform a standard thoracotomy or ex-lap, but some people want to be cut open at the slightest tenderness. It's ridiculous, don't you think? (He looks over at Kim who is now snoring softly) Dr. Legaspi? Dr. Legaspi?
Kim: Huh? Oh, sorry. Yes, I completely agree with you, Dr. Benton. (Turns away and makes a "What is he talking about?" face)
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Abby: Luka, I think that woman sitting by Mark has a crush on you.
Luka: Why?
Abby: Because she hasn't stopped staring at you.
(Luka turns around and catches Susan, who quickly turns away and pretends to be talking to Mark.)
Luka: This should certainly be an interesting experience.
Abby: I don't think there's any chance that Maggie will find me here.
Luka (whispering in her ear): You know, we could sneak off into the woods tonight.
Abby (nonchalantly): Maybe.
Luka: Maybe? 'Cause, you know, that woman over there seems real interested in me…
Abby: You will not!
Luka: No?
Abby: Nope.
Luka: I'm afraid I might need a little convincing.
(Abby leans over and kisses him deeply and passionately.)
Dave: Hey, get a room!
(Abby breaks the kiss.)
Abby: Convinced?
Luka: Oh, yeah.
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Doug: So, that's the guy?
Carol: Who?
Doug: The one making out with the girl.
Carol (pretending not to know what he's talking about): Luka? What about him?
Doug: Is he, you know, the one you dated before you came to Seattle?
Carol: We never really dated.
Doug: That's him? Wow.
Carol: What.
Doug: I just kind of expected him to be ugly.
Carol (amused): Why?
Doug: Because you left him for me.
Carol (smiling, turns serious): He's a wonderful man, Doug, you should get to know him.
Doug: Who's the girl he's with?
Carol: Abby Lockhart. She was my OB nurse and helped deliver Kate. Then she transferred to the ER as a med student.
Doug: Well, I'm happy for those two.
Carol: Why's that?
Doug: He won't want to steal you away from me. (Kisses her.)
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Carter: How's Philadelphia?
Anna: Hectic, as usual. I really needed a break.
Carter: Are you and Max still together?
Anna: We're engaged.
Carter (shocked): Congratulations.
Anna: Thanks…Are you seeing anyone?
Carter: No…there is this girl, but…Never mind. It's a long story.
Anna: You'll have to tell me sometime.
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Dave: So, Jing-Mei, looking forward to some island romance?
Jing-Mei: Perhaps.
Dave: You know, I think Carter's hooked on that blonde chick, so really, I'd be the only eligible bachelor.
Jing-Mei: In your dreams.
Dave (suggestively): Every night.
(Chen pushes him off the raft.)
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(The sixteen castaways drag the raft onto the beach, where Dr. Anspaugh is waiting.)
Donald: Welcome to paradise, everyone. Before you set off to your camps, though, there are a few rules to explain. Every few days there will be an immunity challenge. The losing team will have to vote off a member. When there are nine survivors left, the teams will merge and continue voting people off until the final three. Those three will compete in one last challenge. The winner will receive half a million dollars.
Robert (indignantly): You told me a million!
Donald (shrugs): Hey, we're a County hospital. Okay, Myocardial Infarctions, your camp is located on the beach on the north side of the island. Pulmonary Embolisms, yours is south, next to the waterfall. Now it's time to say good-byes and depart.
(Mark and Elizabeth kiss, as do Doug and Carol. Carter gets a last AA pep talk from Abby, Kerry and Kim exchange longing looks, and everyone goes in their separate directions.)
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Randi: The only real reason I came on this little outing was because otherwise I can't afford a vacation. Plus it's better than sitting at the desk listening to whining patients and trying to restrain myself from pulling Amira's hair out.
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Susan: Why'd I come? I miss Mark, Carter, Carol, Doug…hell, sometimes even Kerry…I needed a reunion.
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Robert: Okay troops, the first thing we need to do is get the lay of the land. Where we can sleep, build a fire, fish, what we can eat, etc., etc. Get to work!
(Luka, Abby, Peter and Kim set off to build a shelter in the woods, Carol and Elizabeth go to find fresh water, and Romano and Randi try to start a fire.)
Peter: I don't think I'll be able to take much crap from Romano. He's already getting on my nerves.
Kim: At least he doesn't treat you like a leper because of your sexual preference.
Peter: Don't worry too much about that. He's just a homophobe.
Luka: This looks like a good place to start.
Abby: I'll look for something to make a roof with.
Kim: I'll help you, Abby.
(They walk off.)
Luka: So, are you disappointed Cleo didn't come?
Peter: Not at all. I needed a break from her.
Luka: I don't think I'd be able to stay away from Abby for that long.
Peter: So you two are pretty serious?
Luka: Getting there.
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Romano: So, uh, Randi, you're in the gossip mill. Do you know if Lizzie likes me?
Randi: Nobody likes you.
Romano: Nobody? Why not?
(Randi gives him one of her "duh" looks.)
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Carol: How are things going at County?
Elizabeth: The usual. Romano and Malucci are both worse than ever, though. How are you, Doug and the girls?
Carol: I think Doug likes the private practice, to have someone to go home to. Kate and Tess are seventeen months, and they're walking and talking now.
Elizabeth: That's wonderful.
Carol (tentatively): How has Luka been? I left really fast, and haven't talked to him since I said goodbye.
Elizabeth: Mopey at first, but he and Abby seem to be getting on well.
Carol: And Carter? I heard about the rehab thing, I just couldn't believe it.
Elizabeth: We were all as shocked as you. None of us saw it coming, but…it's Carter. I never imagined it would happen to him…He has his good days and his bad days, like anyone else…Time will tell.
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(At the Myocardial Infarction's Camp)
Kerry: Okay, I've taken the liberty of making out schedules. Today we need to build a shelter and start a fire. Tomorrow is fishing and—
Doug: Hey! Who died and left you in charge?
Susan (to Mark): Here we go.
Doug: May I remind you that you are not Chief while we are on this island?
Kerry: Somebody needs to take on the role of leader, Doug.
Doug: And you've elected yourself?
Kerry (fuming): I'm sure everyone here would prefer my leadership to your screwball antics, Dr. Ross!
Doug (shouting): You don't have leadership! You have a dictatorship!
Kerry: Let's take a vote! Right here, right now! Who would rather have me lead you all to victory?
(Everyone looks uncomfortably at one another, except Susan.)
Susan: Oh, what the hell, I don't work for you anymore. I vote for Doug!
Doug: Mark? What about you? You told me how she stabbed you in the back to become Chief again! How about some payback?
Mark (nervously): Uh, sorry Kerry, but I think I'm going to have to vote for Doug.
(Kerry gives him a look of death.)
Mark (meekly): Well, he is my best friend.
Malucci: Chief, you know I respect and fear you, but I'm going with Dr. Ross.
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Dave: What can I say? Doug Ross is my idol.
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Doug: Three to zero, Weaver. Ready to give in yet?
Kerry: Never! Carter, Chen, Anna? What about you?
Anna: Well, Doug really befriended and supported me when I first arrived at County…I vote for him. Sorry, Kerry.
Doug: Four to zero, I win!
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Kerry: God, I hate Doug! Manipulating everyone like that. He breaks all the rules, gets away with it, and he's a legend at County, besides being everyone's best friend! I guarantee he'll get my vote if we lose the first immunity challenge.
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(That night at the P.E. camp)
Robert: Lizzie, come sleep next to me!
Elizabeth: I'd rather disembowel myself with two dull butter knives.
Kim: I think you should take that as a "No."
Robert: You just want Lizzie for yourself!
(Kim rolls her eyes.)
Elizabeth: For your information, Robert, I would sooner become a lesbian than sleep with you.
Peter: Elizabeth, you can come sleep by Kim and me.
Elizabeth: Why thank you Peter. (Gives Romano a "ha ha" smile, while he grumbles about nobody liking him. Elizabeth lies down beside Peter and Carol.)
Elizabeth (sighing): I miss Mark.
Carol: I miss Doug and the girls.
Elizabeth: I can't wait until the teams merge.
Robert: What a joyous day that will be! You and Tumor Boy reunited!
Elizabeth: Shut up, you miserable excuse for a man!
Robert: Randi, you like me, right?
(His reply is the sound of Randi snoring.)
Robert (to himself): Great, no island romance for Rocket. There's only guy on the team getting any…speaking of which, where are Kovac and Lockhart?
Kim (sleepily): They snuck out for a moonlit rendezvous while we were arguing.
Robert: Some people have all the luck.
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(At the M.I. camp, as they're getting ready to go to sleep.)
Dave: Hey, Jing-Mei, there's a spot right next to me.
Jing-Mei: Go to hell, Malucci.
Dave: You know you want me, baby.
(She rolls her eyes.)
Mark: So, Susan, what do you think of Elizabeth?
Susan: She seems nice…I'm happy for you Mark.
Mark: What about you? Have you found anyone?
Susan (hesitating): No.
Mark (whispering): You will.
John: Do you ever miss County?
Anna: Sometimes…but I've spent too much of my life regretting things.
John:…I miss you.
Anna: I know…I miss you too.
Dave: You know, Dr. Ross, everyone still talks about you in the ER.
Doug: Really?
Dave: Yeah! You're every young resident's idol.
Doug: How do you and Weaver get along?
Dave: Chief and I fight, but never like you two did.
Doug (patting Dave on the back): Ah, the legacy continues.
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(On the P.E. beach.)
Abby: I can't believe we're doing this.
(Luka puts his arms around her waist and kisses her neck.)
Luka: Why? I don't think anyone will miss us.
(He kisses her lips.)
Abby: Have you ever made love on a beach before?
Luka (as he kisses her): Ask me again tomorrow.
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Donald: This scene has been edited due to its graphic nature and the fact that many of our viewers are underage. However, you can find it on the video "Survivor, ER Style: Uncut and Uncensored." We are now at the end of day one. There have been reunions, feuds, romances and threats; basically another average day for the staff of Cook County Hospital.
To be continued…