The hospital is seen through the eyes of Dr. Kelso, who befriends an Iraq War veteran.

The soldier's stay sparks a political debate among staff members.

A Croatian Doctor comes to Sacred Heart, only to find out that he has to redo his Internship there.

J.D. shows symptoms of 'Vasovagal Syncope', a condition that causes fainting and blackouts.

Turk and Elliot argue over whose turn it is to take care of him, whilst Carla tries out her new excuse "I have a baby" and the Janitor takes a vacation.

J.D. develops a crush on a new physical therapist but due to his latest misfortunes, he finds it difficult to ask her out. Elliot asks Keith to move in with her, but is not willing to budge on her home rules. Turk breaks his arm and is sent back to residency by Dr. Kelso. Thanks to Dr. Cox, he realizes that he doesn't know as much about medicine as he thought.

When Private Dancer is released from the hospital, the military informs him that his injuries are too severe to be reinstated into the service, so he gets depressed. The Sacred Heart staff try to cheer him up, while the Janitor is having a fish problem.