Vital Signs

what happens

Brenda receives rave reviews for her performance in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Dylan gives her a special present on opening night, and the two seem to have lingering feelings. Steve is reluctant to attend the play because of his rift with Brenda. Andrea learns that her baby may be born prematurely, and is forced to check into the hospital. She goes into labor. Donna tries to book singer Babyface for the campus Mardi Gras festival. David meets a record company employee who introduces him to a talented band. David declines an offer to join because the band members are drug users. Erica overhears Suzanne and Kevin discussing a move to South America, but they claim that she misunderstood. Dylan considers becoming Kevin's business partner. Kelly grows tired of Dylan's involvement with Suzanne, Erica and Kevin. She and Dylan decide to break up. Music: ""Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)"" b

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Mark D. Espinoza as Jesse Vasquez
• Noley Thornton as Erica McKay
• Kari Wührer as Ariel Hunter
• Jason Carter as Roy Randolph
• Matthew Faison as Dr. Gordon
• Nicholas Pryor as Milton Arnold
• Kerrie Keane as Suzanne Steele
• Julie Payne as Peggy, Arnold's Secretary