Essie has a shocking encounter with a distressed stranger who claims to know Raf, and plays on her good nature - leading her to make a pact that could change her life for ever. Xav notices Ric making more and more mistakes, and decides to confront him about it. Kian tries to boost Nicky's confidence by giving her a tricky patient to diagnose.

Jac is rocked when Faye Morton returns to Holby bringing Joseph with her. Sacha struggles to do the right thing for a family grieving their mother.