Ep 7. The Hard Part

In Private Practice season 3 episode 7, titled "The Hard Part," the doctors at Oceanside Wellness must confront difficult situations both professionally and personally.

Dr. Addison Montgomery grapples with her decision to have fertility treatments, as she worries that she will never be able to have a child on her own. Meanwhile, Dr. Cooper Freedman is faced with a difficult moral dilemma when he discovers that one of his patients has been stealing and hoarding prescription medications.

Dr. Naomi Bennett faces her own personal crisis when her ex-husband Sam unexpectedly returns to town and reveals that he wants to reconcile their marriage. Naomi is torn between her feelings for Sam and her current relationship with Dr. Gabriel Fife, who is struggling to come to terms with the fact that he may have ALS.

As tensions run high at the clinic, the doctors are forced to confront their own fears and insecurities in order to provide the best possible care for their patients. From life-altering decisions to unexpected curveballs, "The Hard Part" examines the complexities of life and the difficulties of navigating through tough situations.

Throughout the episode, the doctors are forced to rely on each other for support and guidance, as they confront some of the hardest moments of their careers. They face ethical dilemmas, medical emergencies, and personal crises. They are tested in their ability to provide the best possible care for their patients while also dealing with their own personal struggles and challenges.

As the episode reaches its gripping conclusion, the doctors at Oceanside Wellness are left to reflect on the hard parts of their lives and what it means to truly be there for one another. "The Hard Part" is a moving and emotional episode that showcases some of the best elements of Private Practice, including strong character development, realistic medical scenarios, and powerful storytelling.