Sacha finds his allegiances tested as he struggles to judge whether his patient can be trusted or not. Jac is keen to prove she is back on form, but can she step up when she faces competition from a visiting surgeon? Essie finds emotional support in Meena, and impresses Gaskell with an unexpected choice.

Torn between guilt and duty, Hanssen is pushed to the brink. Frustrated by her injury and longing to avoid the memorial, Jac turns to an old friend for support. Lofty is thrown when an unexpected patient turns up on Keller.