ER's Long Goodbye

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Lasting Friendship
John Carter, left, played by Noah Wyle, is a third year medical student assigned to the mentorship of Dr. Peter Benton, right, played by Eric La Salle. They frequently butt heads but when Benton leaves County General, the most touching farewell is from Carter.

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