Linden wants to help Faye through a difficult day but she and Holly are both upset when a young boy dies. Linden has to choose: who needs him most? Thandie wants to prove to Ric she is a good doctor, so fiddles some notes to ensure they work together on a case. When Michael becomes involved, things do not go according to plan. Maria is left in charge of Darwin. The task runs smoothly for a while, until the stress gets to her and she becomes a bit of a monster.