When ex-con Mick realises his son, Connor, is being moved to America, he desperately pulls a gun on his social worker, Ruth. In an attempt to escape, Mick shoots Ruth in the leg, and flees the hospital. Later, he returns and takes hostages in the emergency department, and Charlie puts his life on the line to try and protect those around him. Meanwhile, Dylan risks his life for Faith, which makes her question her emotions towards him, and a frustrated Will asks Fenisha to give him a second chance.