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Season 3
PRIVATE PRACTICE - "Second Choices" - After her open-ended escape to Costa Rica, Violet has finally returned home and to the practice.  Everyone treads a little lightly around her, especially Pete and Addison who have mixed feelings about Violet's desire to reconnect with Lucas.  Meanwhile Amelia butts into Sam's personal life, pointing out that he can mend hearts in the OR but can't seem to do that for himself;  and Sheldon encourages Charlotte to reconcile with Cooper, while Cooper deals with a young patient who eats everything in sight, on "Private Practice," THURSDAY, APRIL 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/ERIC MCCANDLESS) AMY BRENNEMAN
Second Choices
Season 3 | Episode 20 | Aired 04/22/10
Violet tells Pete that she wants to work out a schedule to transition Lucas into her care. Pete immediately goes on the defensive, reminding Violet that she gave their baby to him and left. He says there’s no way he’s going to let Lucas be part of her therapy. Their little chat does not end on a high note.

Addison tells Sam he did the right thing regarding his decision with Carl the soldier. Sam says he’s sick of doing the right thing. Guess that’s why he takes Addison in his arms and kisses her passionately. Unfortunately, Pete walks in on them. Pete’s had enough. He says to Addison, “Choose me or don’t choose me, but I’m not gonna wait around.” So the question is: Who will Addison choose?

Cooper stops by to ask Violet if the situation with his parents may have been why he was feeling like Charlotte’s second choice after learning she was married. Violet says that makes total sense. Whoa, looks like he’s had a breakthrough, too. Violet thinks Cooper should try to get Charlotte back. Then she asks him if she should try to get Lucas back. Violet says, “I’m gonna sue Pete for custody.” Uh oh.