Hoping to ease Nicole’s worries, Ngozi gently reminds her that Rosie has shown no signs of illness and that perhaps she should take a step back to consider that the real issue might be her own anxiety. But Nicole doesn’t take this well. Feeling misunderstood and defensive, she lashes out, insisting that she knows what she’s talking about. The tension between them escalates until Nicole reaches a breaking point, telling Ngozi that if she doesn’t give her the space she needs to process everything, their relationship simply won’t work. The words hang heavy in the air, leaving Ngozi stunned and hurt. She had hoped to help Nicole through this rough patch, but now she isn’t sure if Nicole even wants her support.

Despite the emotional weight pressing on her, Nicole forces herself to push forward with her shift, throwing herself into her work as a way to block out the turmoil in her personal life. When she’s called to Resus for an emergency case, she has no choice but to set aside her feelings and focus on the patient in front of her. The room is tense, filled with the hushed urgency of a medical team working under pressure. All eyes are on Nicole as she takes charge of the situation, her hands steady despite the storm raging inside her. Every decision matters, every second counts—but she moves with precision and confidence, proving to herself and everyone watching that she is still a skilled and capable doctor.

As the patient stabilizes, a small wave of relief washes over Nicole, but it doesn’t last. The victory feels hollow as she realizes that while she may have been able to save a life today, she has no idea how to save her relationship with Ngozi. With everything spiraling out of control, she is left to wonder: Can love survive this kind of pressure? Or has she already pushed Ngozi too far away?