Even though most fans were sure they hadn't seen the last of Ethan, it's still totally acceptable to breathe a collective sigh of relief, because Ethan is coming back. In fact, according to the info for Season 7 Episode 7, Ethan will be back on the Nov. 3 episode. The synopsis explains that Ethan finally sees the light at the end of the medical–leave tunnel.

The episode, which marks the doctor's return to the show, probably won't show Ethan back in the ED again. It will, however, allow the character the chance to begin slowly stepping back into the operating room. But before that can happen, Ethan will have to work through the trauma of being back in the place where he was shot.