Dennis's shooting incident becomes the focus again when the trial of his supposed shooter - Andy Tally, his sister Beth's husband, is under way. His patient, Linda Fortin also goes into labour, with a child who will most probably not make it. Another young mother must struggle with the thought that her baby son (6 months) is brain dead and his twin sister is hanging on by a thread and the desparate search for a donor by Kate Austin ensues. Philip also becomes feed for the hosital's gossip circle when a mysterious young woman is seen hanging around him - raising eyebrows - including those of Aaron, Billy, Diane and the rest of the hospital. Jack also decides to give up gambling for good but his inner demons are still raging inside.