(Season 2, Episode 2) of the medical drama Nip/Tuck originally aired on June 29, 2004 . This episode is a pivotal moment for the series, focusing on Christian's vulnerability and the deep bond between the two lead surgeons. Episode Overview

: Sean treats a Somalian woman seeking clitoral reconstruction after female genital mutilation. Production Details Director : Jamie Babbit Writer : Sean Jablonski

: Matt McNamara (John Hensley) discovers that his friend Henry has been arrested for a serious crime and has implicated Matt in a previous hit-and-run. Under oath, Matt denies any involvement.

: Christian initially consults a rival surgeon because he doesn't trust Sean's steady hand. After a botched self-surgery attempt in a bathroom mirror, Christian realizes he must trust his partner.

: To help Sean overcome his anxiety and spasms, Christian undergoes the nose surgery without anesthesia . This allows him to stay awake and verbally guide Sean through the procedure, proving the strength of their partnership.

: Vanessa Redgrave (Erica Noughton), Famke Janssen (Ava Moore), and Aisha Tyler (Manya Mabika). Character Development