It's Hugh's birthday, but when Tara doesn't show up for work, Hugh finds her unconscious in her home. As the hospital team races to save her life, Tara's parents arrive and raise awkward questions about their daughter's party antics.

Penny narrowly survives the car crash but is forced to stay at the hospital to recuperate. When Jarrod gets a job offer out of town, Penny must decide whether or not to leave Whyhope — and Hugh — for good.