Mr. Dean has overcome his addiction to cocaine and returns to work. Unfortunately, he loses his nerve in the middle of an operation leading Mr. Holland and Mr. Fenwick to suspect that he may have suffered permanent damage. Sister Ada Russell continues helping a single mother with several children but the long hours are taking its toll and she is late for her shift in the receiving room. Matron Luckes admonishes her and suggests she re-examine her priorities but Ada is clearly questioning the choices - spinsterhood, no children - that come with being a nurse. They face...

• Nicholas Farrell
• Cherie Lunghi
• Sarah Smart