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In this clip, Nick injures his back playing football with no medical insurance, and Jess forces him to see a doctor friend to make sure he’s okay. Meanwhile, Winston gets his old decrepit car taken to the shop, unwilling to give up the nostalgic love for his ride.
Are you sure you’re okay?
You’re walking like a Disney witch.
Let me drive you to your doctor.
I don’t have a doctor.
I don’t have insurance.
Nick, you need to see a doctor, if only to make sure that your junk is clean.
I don’t go to doctors. JESS: I’ll take you to my friend Sadie.
She’ll just look at you … she won’t charge you.
Okay, I don’t go to doctors!
Are you sure you’re okay driving?
Yes, I’m fine. I’ve never been better.
I’m great.
Thank you.
(engine starting)
I feel better already.
See you guys back at the loft.
(crashing)
Oh, my God!
Oh!
What did you just…?! NICK: I’m okay.
I’m okay. Don’t worry. WINSTON: Oh! What did you do?
(groaning)
You hit my car!
I’m okay.
(Winston groans)
Oh, Winston, relax.
Okay? Relax.
That’s all I did. I did this.
The rest was already there.
Actually, I think I undid a dent there.
I’m taking you to see my friend. Get in my car.
No… Jess, no. Oh!
Now!
So she’s fitting us in between patients.
(Nick groans)
Jess?
Is Sadie a gynecologist?
No, she’s an OB/GYN.
(groans)
I’m going to go.
It’s a different thing.
I’m going to get out of here, actually, I think.
Yeah? I don’t think you are.
(groaning)
Nick, she’s a wizard with a speculum.
Nick!
I don’t have a vag*na.
You can take mine.
(chuckles)
(laughs)
I heard that, sister.
True dat.
(Nick groaning)
Okay, you know what, Nick?
I’m sorry that my only doctor friend is a gynecologist, but you’re broke, so you’re going to have to shut your mouth, and you’re going to tag the things that you want in this Lucky magazine.
We’re gonna have to put this baby to bed. – No.
No, no, no, Sherman, look, uh, I don’t think you understand, man.
This car’s been with me through everything, so… if you could just fix it.
This is not really officially a car anymore.
You didn’t even buy the thing … it was given to you as an illegal recruitment gift from a college you didn’t even go to.
Things happened in this car.
Like what?
Desert Storm?
Oh, things happened.
Is this your car?
Yeah.
Cool.
Any time.
It’s time for you to buy a new car, man.
You buy a new car!
I bought a new car.
It’s what you borrow every morning when this one makes the weird sound.
(imitates squealing, moaning engine)
That’s not a good sound.
Just give me the keys.
You shouldn’t call them keys.
It’s a paperclip that you start the car with.
(engine squealing and moaning)
SCHMIDT: See, that was the noise
I was talking you about.
WINSTON:
Shut up.
You know you don’t have to sit like that.
It’s the only way that it feels okay, Jess.
Jess!
JESS: Sadie.
Hey. Hey. How are you?
SADIE: Good. How are you? Hey, good to see you again, Nick.
(straining):
Hey. Hi.
We were playing football, and I tackled him.
Oh. Well, that’s not exactly how I saw it.
Oh, I’m surprised you got hurt. You’re such a big boy.
Jess tackled a girl I was dating once.
Oh, yeah.
She tried to steal my overalls.
Okay, so… does that hurt?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yes, yes!
All right.
Does that hurt?
(groaning loudly)
All right. He can flip over.
Okay.
(sighs)
So… listen.
This is not an official examination, and I am not officially telling you that you bruised your spine, and I am not officially giving you these pills to manage the pain.
Okay.
So…
please don’t take those pills.
Take the pills.
Don’t take those pills.
JESS: Take the pills.
SADIE: Nobody prescribed them.
Take them. Take them.
Why would you take them?
No. That’s bad.
That’s a code. Take them.
JESS:
That means do it.
Don’t do that. No…
Those are designed for severe menstrual cramps, so they should cure your baby back ache.
JESS (chuckling):
“Baby backache.”
Wait. Stop.
Hey, take another sip of water.
Yeah, um… JESS: What? What’s wrong?
No, it’s your thyroid. I noticed something while you were swallowing. Do you mind if I…?
I mean, I don’t know what choice I have.
JESS: Do it, Nick!
Okay, Jess. Stop.
Yeah, he has a growth.
Oh, my God.
A growth.
Oh, no.
Everything works. I can swallow.
Oh, my God.
Everything’s fine. I know what you’re talking about.
You knew about this?
Yes.
So you’ve had it checked out?
No, no, I don’t…
I don’t have that stuff checked out. I’m fine.
I can set up an ultrasound tomorrow morning, first thing … I’ve got a friend.
I can’t really afford an ultrasound, but…
You’re going to have to, so…
Yeah.
SADIE: All right. So I’ll set that up?
Absolutely.
Right. Right.
Make sure he goes, Jess.
Don’t look at me like that, Jess.
It’s probably nothing.
Yeah, it’s nothing.
Oh, God.
Put the baby’s head at the bottom.
- Junk:
- Definition: Colloquial way to say ‘genitalia’.
- Example: “In Germany, they don’t wear bathing suits in saunas. Everyone can see your junk!”
2. Dent
- Definition: A slight hollow in a hard even surface made by a blow or pressure.
- Example: “There was a massive dent in the front passenger door”.
3. Gynaecologist:
- Definition: A doctor who specialises in female reproductive health.
- Example: “I’ve got an appointment with my Gynaecologist this weekend.”
4. ‘True dat’
- Definition: A colloquial phrase used when in agreement with someone or something, like saying ’true’.
- Example: “I’ll wash the kids in the evening because they’ll just get dirty again if I wash them now.” – “Yea, true dat.”
5. ‘Broke’
- Definition: To have no or little money.
- Example: “I can’t come tonight I’m afraid.. I’m dead broke.”
6. Fit in
- Definition: To find or make time for someone or something in a busy schedule.
- Example: “The doctor will fit you in between her other appointments.”
7. Shut your mouth
- Definition: A rude way of telling someone to stop talking.
- Example: “You need to shut your mouth and listen for a change.”
8. Flip over
- Definition: To turn something or oneself upside down or to the other side.
- Example: “Please flip over the pancake when it starts to bubble.”
9. Manage the pain
- Definition: To control or reduce pain.
- Example: “She uses ice packs to manage the pain after her knee surgery.”
10. Check out
- Definition: To examine or investigate something.
- Example: “I’m going to check out the new café in town.”
11. Set up
- Definition: To arrange or organise something.
- Example: “I’ll set up a meeting for us next week.”
12. Shut up
- Definition: A rude way to tell someone to stop talking.
- Example: “Shut up and listen to what he has to say!”
- How important do you think it is for individuals to have medical insurance?
- Are you more like Nick or Jess when it comes to your health?
- Have you or someone you know ever faced challenges accessing healthcare due to lack of insurance?
- In your opinion, what are some effective ways to prevent injuries in everyday life?
- What are the differences between public healthcare systems and private healthcare systems?
- How does the quality of healthcare in your country compare to other countries you’re familiar with?
- Do you think access to healthcare services should be universal and free for everyone?
- What role do you think technology plays in improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes?
- Are there any recent technological innovations in healthcare that you find particularly exciting or promising?
