When Death Row inmate Clarence (guest star LL Cool J) mysteriously and suddenly collapses after hallucinating, House jumps at the chance to take the case for its difficulty and because it’s "cool." Dr. Cameron refuses to treat the patient in protest and feels they should treat a cancer patient because she’s more deserving, raising the question: is one life more important than another?
A woman found murdered in her home. Her resemblance to Sara causes Grissom to take a personal interest in the case and forces him to examine the decisions he has made in his life.
Valerie puts the club up as collateral to bail Colin out of jail. Kelly comes home from the rehab center. Clare and Susan try to help Nat and Joan recapture the magic of their past love affair.
Kelly feels guilty about leaving Tara alone at the beach house while she goes out with Greg. Brandon, Steve and Joe go on a camping trip with Susan, Clare and Donna. Colin's father visits his studio and Valerie tries to arrange a truce between them.
Kelly invites Tara to move into the beach house until she can find permanent rooming after rehab. Clare and Donna reluctantly agree. Steve's fraternity throws a party at the Walsh house, but he has to “baby-sit” his half-brothers, Ryan and Austin.
