feels ignored by his parents. Furthermore, Kellin starts to have second thoughts about surgery and has his first epileptic seizure in front of Susie. At trial, Virginia calls for Eli Rhodes, a former epileptic patient who underwent surgery successfully. Kellin is inspired by his story and now wants to continue the operation. During the final stages of trial, he becomes intimate with Susie for the first time. Judge Rosenstiel decides to give consent to the operation. Even though Thad and Meg are disappointed with the outcome, they give up the personal war with their son and decide to support him during surgery. Surgery proves difficult and lasts for five hours, but a successful outcome is the result. Kellin awakes, surrounded by his family and girlfriend. Cast Patrick Dempsey as Kellin Taylor Beau Bridges as Thad Taylor Karen Valentine as Meg Taylor Danielle von Zerneck as Susie Fratelli Frances Lee McCain as Virginia Hagan Lawrence Pressman as Dr. Tobin Allan Arbus as Dr. Andreas Hellman Alice Hirson as Judge Rosenstiel Parker Jacobs as Harvey 'Boss' Taylor Allen Williams as Dan Goodman Philip Linton as Eli Rhodes Robin Thomas as Dr. Gardner Charles Lanyer as Dr. Leonard Faraday References External links 1986 television films 1986 films 1980s biographical drama films ABC network original films American biographical drama films Disney television films Walt Disney anthology television series episodes Films scored by Brad Fiedel American drama television films 1980s English-language films Films directed by Ferdinand Fairfax 1980s American films