Teeny Blue Eyes

## Episode Chronology

**"Teeny Blue Eyes"** is the twelfth episode of Season 4 of *The Good Doctor*. It is the sixty-eight episode overall and will air on March 22, 2021.

## Synopsis

When a renowned surgeon comes to St. Bonaventure for treatment, the team’s enthusiasm is quickly overshadowed by the doctor's behavior. After analyzing his case, Dr. Shaun Murphy sees a pattern he recognizes. Meanwhile, Shaun and Lea are forced to make a life changing decision that will alter the course of their relationship.

## Plot

Shaun is in bed, and he wakes up, he notices that he is alone. He gets up and sees Lea is in the living room, who tells him that she can’t sleep. Shaun then tells her that she should take her blood pressure every day. He proceeds to tell her that he loves her and wants this child. She asks him in return if it is the right time in their career and life for a child. Lea finishes their conversation by saying that they need to think hard about what they are going to do.

At San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital, Dr. Chambers, a renowned surgeon has been checked in for treatment, since he has been having tremors in his hands. Claire says it looks like a set of carpal tunnel syndrome. He says one he prefers blankets that is not sandpaper, two dim the lights. Shaun says that if he made a list, he doesn’t need to tell them.

Elsewhere in the hospital Asher, Alex, and Morgan are with a patient, whose name is Oscar and he has been in pain for nine months now, sometimes his forehead, his cheeks, and his nose. He has been to six doctors, he can hardly smile or kiss his wife. He begs them to help him.

Shaun goes in to see Aaron and tells him that Lea is pregnant. He asks him if he has any concerns, Shaun says sleep deprivation. Aaron says this is a gigantic moment for anyone, but especially for him with his ASD, his family, and his job.

Asher says maybe Oscar’s problem is psychological, Alex says to do an MRI.

As for Dr. Chambers, Shaun says he didn’t think he was a jerk and he knows what he has. Shaun tells Dr. Chambers that his condition is probably caused by his repetitive technique, he doesn’t do sutures in varied ways, this kind of obsessive behavior is common in people with autism.

Dr. Chambers proceeds to also say he is not autistic and looks offended. Shaun tells him that from his observation, he clearly has sensory problems. Marcus tries to calm Dr. Chambers down. Afterward, Marcus asks Shaun what he was thinking, and that he should know better than to talk to the doctor about autism again.

Alex speaks to Oscar’s wife about her husband’s pain. A few years ago he was on a job site, he accidentally shot himself in the palm with a nail gun. They gave him opioids and it took him a year to kick. But now, he is taking more pills than ever. Every time she discusses it, he gets mad. She moved out last week and she thinks he is faking it.

Alex tells Morgan that he is discharging Oscar since they have other patients that need their help.

Lea goes to see Claire and asks if Shaun’s autism can go on to the baby, and Claire confirms that it is indeed possible. Lea looks panicked, but says that she is just enjoying just being. However, Claire tells her that she has to choose.

Alex goes into the MRI room, Morgan shows him the film, Oscar’s pain is real. Morgan and Alex tell him it is a disorder of the nerve that carries the sensation from the face to the brain and is very hard to diagnose. Oscar’s wife feels bad, she admits to him that she thought he was lying and just being an addict. Oscar forgives her, because she is there with him and by his side. His doctors tell him that he needs surgery. Oscar says yes and thank you.

The team goes to speak to Dr. Chambers and tell him that they want vertebral artery BTO. If he tolerates it, they would sacrifice the vessel with onyx embolization.

Alex tells Morgan that he is attracted to her. In response, she says, “are you kidding me?” and feels uncomfortable because the last thing she wants is to have a roommate that is hitting on her. As a result, he says he was only joking.

Dr. Chambers calls Shaun a child playing dress-up. But Shaun doesn’t budge, and continues reiterating that he still thinks Dr. Chambers has autism. Eventually, Dr.Chambers finally gives in, and he tells Shaun that he will take an autism test and fails. Shaun knocks into a mug in his room and Dr. Chambers gets upset and calls him a stupid idiot.

Oscar is not doing well after surgery, his pain is worse. If they do more surgery, there is a risk of paralysis. Oscar still wants the surgery, because he doesn’t want to live with the pain.

Shaun is upset and finds himself outside and tells Claire. Dr. Chambers doesn’t like him and there is Lea, who says it is hard because he is dealing with two things at once. He asks her what if his child is picked on, or what if he is different, and how can he be a good father.

Oscar is in surgery, but here are complications, a clot. Alex tells Morgan they did well together, she says they did, but he still has to move out tonight.

Shaun goes to see Dr. Chambers and tells him that he used to think that all he needed to do was be a doctor and he would be happy. But then he realized, he wanted more, and so he changed. He tells Dr. Chambers that he can change too. Then, Shaun tells him about his brother, who gave him a plastic scalpel before he died. He gives Dr. Chambers his mug, after he fixed it. Dr. Chambers says he was nine years old when his father died, and he always brought him a mug with hot chocolate. He always tried to fit in, but it didn’t work, he gave up on relationships; everything except the one thing he is good at. So people tolerated him because he saves lives, without that, he doesn’t think that anyone would care about him. Shaun says he cares and when it comes time for surgery, Shaun takes the mug out of Dr. Chambers’ hand.

Later, Shaun is home and Lea is making dinner. She asks him if he has thought about their situation more. He eventually says he made a list and Lea reveals she did too. He says he thinks he would be a good father, but he can’t know for sure. But Lea mentions how she thinks he would make a good dad. He tells her that she was right, it is complicated, but he wants her to be happy. So she says there are so many reasons to do this, but admits that she also has so many doubts, and she is scared. Lea eventually states that if they are both having doubts, maybe now is not the right time. He says ok, and holds her hand.

The next morning, Shaun takes out the scalpel his brother gave him and holds it.

While Dr. Chambers is getting ready to leave the hospital, he thanks Shaun and Enrique.

Meanwhile Oscar has just woken up from surgery, he tries to touch his face and he is fine.

Enrique tells Claire that he is transferring out, since last year he applied for a program at John Hopkins with doctors who travel the world and help out in needy areas. She tells him it sounds like a good place for him. He tells her not to forget to do something for herself now and then.

Later, Alex has packed his bags and is moving out per Morgan’s request. Morgan asks him if he was messing with her or not. He says he wasn’t messing with her. So she says it is good they are not roommates anymore. She leans in and kisses him.

Shaun and Lea are in a clinic, but they both look terrified. She says she spent all day telling herself why this is a good idea, but now that it is actually happening, it doesn’t make her feel any better and just really sad. They continue talking and agree that while right now they might feel that maybe it is not the right time, they agree that it may never feel like it will ever be. Shaun eventually says that he feels the same. So Lea asks him if they are really doing this, he tells her they are having a baby.

## Cast

* Antonia Thomas as Claire Browne
* Fiona Gubelmann as Morgan Reznick
* Will Yun Lee as Alex Park
* Christina Chang as Audrey Lim
* Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo
* Hill Harper as Marcus Andrews
* Richard Schiff as Aaron Glassman
* Bria Samoné Henderson as Jordan Allen
* Brian Marc as Enrique "Ricky" Guerin
* Christian Clemenson as Dr. Silas Chambers
* John Hensley as Oscar
* Onahoua Rodriguez as Ana

Co-Starring* Joanne Wilkinson as Anesthesiologist
* Sandy Minh Abley as Receptionist

## Trivia

* Lea tells Shaun that she loves him for the first time on-screen.
* Enrique chooses to leave in order to pursue a program with doctors helping patients around the world.
* Morgan and Park begin developing a possible romantic relationship.
* Lea and Shaun choose to keep their baby rather than to get an abortion.
* Shaun's patient, who's a doctor and potentially autistic, had a yellow mug with the caption "World's Gratest Dad". An identical mug (with the same color and writing) was seen in the series "House".

## Multimedia

### Videos

The Good Doctor 4x12 Promo "Teeny Blue Eyes" (HD)The Good Doctor 4x12 Sneak Peek "Teeny Blue Eyes" (HD)
## References

1. ↑ Live Viewers for 4.12: Teeny Blue Eyes - Showbuzz Daily
2. ↑ 4.12 Plot Synopsis - Walt Disney TV Press Site