Ben Don't Leave

what happens

Lauren comes by Dean & DeLuca to announce that she is leaving the next day and expects Ben to help her move. She snaps at Felicity and accuses Ben and her of selfishness. Felicity tries to confess her plagiarism, but Professor Carnes interrupts. She is so certain of Felicity's innocence that she has her hearing moved to the next day to get it out of the way. Felicity learns that Ben has been injured in a car accident. Lauren suffered minor injuries, and the baby was unharmed. Felicity overhears the doctor say that Lauren was driving while drunk. Lauren is released from the hospital and leaves while Ben is still in surgery. Felicity chases after her and lays into her. Lauren later returns and apologizes. She says that she let her problems overwhelm her and was trying to blame others for her mistakes. Felicity persuades Lauren to sleep over at her apartment. Ben wakes up and begins to recover. Felicity is pleased to find her friends in the waiting room, even though she had a

who made it

directed

Harry Winer

written

Laurie McCarthy

guest cast

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

• Rob Benedict as Richard Coad
• Sarah Jane Morris as Zoe Webb
• Lisa Edelstein as Lauren
• BBobbin Bergstrom as Lab Technician
• AAdria Dawn as Pauline
• Jane Lynch as Professor Carnes
• John Prosky as Dr. Stern
• Vickilyn Reynolds as Nurse Jones