The Vertical Line

Luigi prepares to spend his first night in the hospital when an unexpected visitor arrives.

A post-surgery conversation with a knowledgeable doctor reassures Luigi — but all is not what it seems.

Food services introduces a novel idea to the ward: a new menu!

A patient returns to the ward on a repeat visit — but nobody remembers him.

As doctors decide how to treat Luigi's fever, the new chaplain arrives.

Frustrated by the poor quality of the food, Amed makes plans to become a vegan.

Luigi receives the results of his histologic exam.

Luigi's impending release is complicated by disagreement among the doctors.