Breathless

In 1961, charming surgeon Otto Powell is in charge of a busy gynaecological ward. Although he and his wife Elizabeth appear to be the perfect couple, a new nurse catches Otto's eye.

When Richard and Jean return from their honeymoon to bad news that Jean has miscarried. He is devastated that she didn't trust him to marry her had he known there was no baby.

Charlie, Otto and Jean have a run in with the law as they attract unwanted attention from the authorities while they're out on a special private procedure.

Charlie is worried about being struck off and found guilty of a patient's death. He assumes that no one, not even Otto with defend him.

Elizabeth feels powerless to manage the situation with Mulligan, who is trying to destroy her family. When she is in too deep and cannot turn to Otto for advice, she comes to the realisation that Mulligan might win.

Otto and Mulligan finally come face to face at Monty's house and, as Otto realises the extent of Mulligan's obsession and determination, Elizabeth confesses what has been going on, and they hatch a plan together.