Al visits his mother for an early Christmas meal, while Rob is put in a position he would rather not be in. Ayesha deals with a patient who is uncommunicative, and when she visits him she finds herself in a dangerous situation.

With Lily's condition worsening and the baby's birth imminent, Austin realises there is someone he needs to call. Meanwhile, DI Stanton is forced to take drastic action to protect Zara, Daniel and Joe. Valerie helps an old friend who is faced with a relationship dilemma.