The Trip

"The Trip" is the eleventh episode of the first season of Six Feet Under. It was written by Rick Cleveland, directed by Michael Engler and first aired on August 12, 2001.

Synopsis
Nate, David and Brenda take an interesting trip to Vegas for a funeral directors' conference.

Story
The day before Rico is expecting his own new baby, he must deal with handling a 3-week old dead baby. Nate, David, and Brenda go to Las Vegas for a funeral director's convention. David continues to "date" rather random men, and trying desperately to hide it from his mother and family. Ruth gets bold and actually attempts to ask David about whether or not he is g.... but David rudely interrupts her and says they can talk about it later. Claire is struggling with feelings for Gabe, whether they are guilt or adoration is a bit fuzzy. Ruth signs up for flower arranging classes to improve her skills, only to discover she's conceived as a bit controlling and tight.

Main Cast

 * Peter Krause as Nate Fisher
 * Michael C. Hall as David Fisher
 * Frances Conroy as Ruth Fisher
 * Lauren Ambrose as Claire Fisher
 * Freddy Rodriguez as Federico Diaz
 * Mathew St. Patrick as Keith Charles
 * Jeremy Sisto as Billy Chenowith
 * Rachel Griffiths as Brenda Chenowith

Recurring Cast

 * Ed O'Ross as Nikolai
 * Gary Hershberger as Matthew Gilardi
 * Joel Brooks as Robbie
 * Justina Machado as Vanessa Diaz
 * Eric Balfour as Gabriel Dimas

Guest Starring

 * Jonathan Brent as One-Night Stand
 * Steve Hofvendahl as Dooley
 * David Doty as Neil Schaeger
 * David Ursin as Processing Officer
 * Linda Klein as Delivery Room Doctor
 * Harry S. Murphy as Kroehner Funeral Director
 * Jenette Goldstein as Obstetrician
 * Veronica Lauren as Dillon's Mother
 * Patrick Cavanaugh as Dillon's Father
 * Blake Adams as Brad
 * Michelle Ruben as Amber
 * Wendy Schaal as Vickie Dimas
 * Mary Gross as Floral Instructor

Obituary
Dillon Michael Cooper

May 4th, 2001- May 23, 2001

Born May 4, 2001; passed away May 23, 2001. Dillon is survived by his loving parents, Mike and Paula; his grandparents, Jane and Dan Cooper and Theresa and James Walmsley.

Dillon, you were the light and joy of our lives. Every second we had with you was a gift. Mommy and Daddy love you so much and miss you. You will always be our beautiful baby boy.

Funeral service will be held today at 1PM at Fisher & Sons Funeral Home.

Trivia

 * This episode is the only episode to date that doesn't show the face of the person who died in the opening. This is also the youngest deceased, that we know of, that Fisher & Sons take care of throughout the series.

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