The Hardest Part

Summary

Pete suspects that his brother Adam may be responsible for their mother's illness. Meanwhile, Violet discovers quite by chance that Sheldon is dating Marla Phillips, the doctor who panned her book, and who Violet considers as her archenemy. Cooper's patient is a musical prodigy with a debilitating brain tumor.

Guest stars

• Michael Grant as Patrick Hoffman
• Evan Olman as Paramedic #1
• Louise Fletcher as Frances Wilder
• Kyle Secor as Adam Wilder
• Alex Kingston as Dr. Marla Thomkins
• Tom Bower as Dennis Hoffman
• Vanessa Marano as Casey
• Laura Slade Wiggins as Lisa
• Lizabeth Allen as Terri
• Anne Marie Howard as Pam