Fredenslund Hospital cannot seem to get used to the idea of male nurses in 1952 Denmark; Erik deals with a financial problem that can hamper his education.

The hospital has its sights set on a lucrative donation prospect, but things do not go as planned; a special bond starts to develop between Anna and Erik.

Erik volunteers in the polio ward as Anna uncovers a patient's embarassing secret.

Erik struggles with a test while Suzanne shows an unseen side of her personality; the women's quarters hosts a secret event that is attended by men as well.

Erik's alcoholic father struggles with deteriorating health; Suzanne and Bjorn deal with their respective concerns; the future holds new things for Nina.

It is a crucial phase on the education front, but Erik continues to struggle with his studies; when Suzanne is on the verge of running herself into the ground, Anna comes as a savior.