Veronica cares for three college students with meningitis, with the staffers holding intense interest in the trio's lusty, soapy love triangle. Meanwhile, Sonia works with an intractable hand-transplant patient; Chloe helps a soon-to-be bride; and Sands' sister arrives.

The staffers are jarred by the arrival of one Dr. Joe Briggs, the self-important new head of the ICU who promptly clashes with Veronica. Veronica's other frosty relationship is with Dr. Sands, but they work together to treat a boy. Meanwhile, Chloe comforts a mourning widower; and Sonia continues to care for a privileged family.