7th Heaven, Season 3

Dr. Hastings:
I know you're angry with me and frankly, I don't blame you.

Annie:
Well, I do blame you. And why all the politeness? We didn't come here to enjoy afternoon tea. This is not something I wanted to do, but now that I am here, I want some answers. Answers to questions that I have had for 20 years!

Dr. Hastings:
Ask me anything.

Annie:
Why didn't you listen to me that night? I knew something was wrong. The nurse knew that something was wrong. You saw that my blood pressure was...

Dr. Hastings:
Was dangerously high. And you were exhibiting all the classic signs of eclampsia, but I hadn't seen eclampsia happen during labor. But I was nervous and scared and too inexperienced to be dealing with your labor. I should've called in another doctor, but unfortunately, my ego was more developed than my medical training. There is no pretty to say this, I... screwed... up.

Annie:
Then why didn't you at least apologize for endangering my life and almost killing my son. He was in an incubator for a month!

Dr. Hastings:
I didn't apologize because I didn't have the guts to face either of you, so I ran away.

Annie:
You shouldn't be practicing medicine.

Dr. Hastings:
You're absolutely right. When I was 28, I had no business being a doctor. I didn't believe in God before that night, but I knew someone saved you and it wasn't me. Someone was definitely watching out for me, for all of us. I knew I wanted to practice medicine, but I knew I didn't have the training. So I went back to medical school for another three-year residency. After I finished that, because of you and your son, I decided to dedicate my professional life to working with high-risk babies. Three months ago, I got a call from Glenoak Hospital, they wanted me to head up their new Neonatal unit. At first, I didn't want to do it because I was afraid I might run into you and I want to cause any more pain.