Dr T and the Women 2000

Dr. Sullivan ‘Sully’ Travis, affectionately called “Dr. T,” is a prosperous gynecologist serving some of the most affluent women in Texas. However, his seemingly perfect life unravels when his wife, Kate, suffers from a rare condition known as the “Hestia Complex.” This stigmatization syndrome manifests dramatically when Kate disrobes in a shopping mall fountain while preparing for their daughter’s wedding registry at Tiffany’s. Subsequently, she is committed to a state mental hospital. During a visit, Dr. T is met with a chilling rebuff when Kate perceives his affection as improper, showing him that her former self may never return.

Their daughter, Dee Dee, is caught in her own web of secrets. A Southern Methodist University student and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders alternate, she is set to marry, all while secretly in a romantic relationship with Marilyn, her former college friend and maid of honor. Meanwhile, the other daughter, Connie, a conspiracy theorist, uncovers the truth about Dee Dee and Marilyn’s affair and conveys her shocking discovery to their father.

One of the most awkward moments for Dr. T arises during a medical examination when Marilyn, who he comes to realize is Dee Dee’s lover, confesses that her stress stemming from her role as maid of honor affects her well-being. This revelation catches him off guard, leading to an embarrassed request for the nurse to take over.

At work, Dr. T is oblivious to the feelings of his devoted secretary, Carolyn, who harbors romantic affection for him. In a comical attempt to show her interest, she locks his office door and offers a shoulder massage while shedding her clothes, leaving him flustered and unaware of her intentions as he inadvertently discovers her disrobing.

Dr. T’s chaotic life is further complicated by his sister-in-law Peggy, a recently divorced woman who moves into his home with her three daughters, unwittingly stirring up drama wherever she goes.

A chance encounter at the golf club introduces Bree, a golf pro who, after a sprinkler mishap, joins Dr. T for a round of golf. Their chemistry leads to dinner at her place, where things heat up progressing quickly from casual conversation to intimacy as they find solace in each other during tumultuous times.

As Dee Dee’s wedding approaches, stormy weather foreshadows turmoil. In an impulsive act of defiance amid swirling winds, Dee Dee chooses to kiss Marilyn instead of her groom, prompting guests to scatter for shelter. Inspired by this act of love, Dr. T seeks Bree and proposes they marry and escape together. However, Bree wisely questions his plan, hinting that such a fantasy could lead down the same troubled path that ensnared Kate. As Dr. T’s desperation grows, he confronts the reality of his emotions and the storm clouds that surround him, leading to a dramatic turn when he drives into the heart of a tornado.

In the aftermath of the storm, dawn reveals his car stranded in a barren landscape. He’s miraculously discovered by a group of locals. A little girl, noticing his doctor’s badge, calls out to him, igniting a flicker of hope. At the sight of a woman in labor, Dr. T springs into action, washing his hands and casting aside his wedding ring as he embraces his calling, delivering the baby and joyfully proclaiming, “It’s a boy!” Thus, in the most unexpected of circumstances, Dr. T discovers a renewed purpose amidst the chaos of his unraveling life.