Conrad comes under fire when a former patient files a malpractice lawsuit against him, putting Bell in a difficult position with Red Rock. Mina discovers that Adaku has a dangerous heart condition that puts her and the baby at risk.
A renowned paediatric cardiac surgeon proves unfit for surgery, a Dolly Parton drag queen collapses on stage, Nic and Conrad suspect a patient may be the victim of sex trafficking, and Nadine delivers some surprising news to Devon.
On Nic's first day back at Chastain, the man who attacked her is admitted to the ER, causing her to confront her trauma head-on; Cain is self-conscious of his physical state and sets his eye on taking down Mina.
Nic and Mina treat a patient with a failing heart VAD, forcing them to find a new battery in time to save her life. Conrad gets a call from a previous patent in crisis. Cain tries to get close to Bell's business partner from the supplement company.
When Nadine's father comes to town for her birthday, Devon enlists help to ensure that he makes the best first impression. Red Rock decides to cut the entire OBGYN department, and Nic cares for a teenage patient whose condition is deteriorating.