Park (portrayed by Will Yun Lee) and Morgan (embodied by Fiona Gubelmann) awaken beside each other, noting the two-month hiatus in their intimate affairs. Eager to reignite their spark, Morgan eagerly initiates a steamy afternoon encounter in her office, only to be abruptly interrupted by Lim (played by Christina Chang). Despite their initial attempt being thwarted, they devise a clandestine rendezvous in a closet.
Unfortunately, their romantic closet rendezvous is fraught with one disastrous twist after another. But all is not lost. Morgan and Park engage in a semi-argument that ignites their chemistry, proving that the fire between them is far from extinguished. Their mission is ultimately accomplished.
At home, Shaun steals a kiss on the cheek of his slumbering love, Lea (portrayed by Paige Spara), who merely rolls over in her sleep. Who can blame her? Shaun leaves her a heartfelt note, and upon reading it, Lea surprises Shaun in his office, confessing that she misses him deeply. Shaun suggests a karaoke night, and while Lea hesitates due to their baby Steve, she ultimately agrees to the date.
When it comes to working with interns, Shaun has his sights set on Dom (played by Wavyy Jonez) for his team, leaving Park with Charlie (embodied by Kayla Cromer). Jordan (portrayed by Bria Henderson) and Park's patient of the week is Nathan (played by Brandon Scott), who goes through a rapid series of diagnoses before Jordan reveals that he is in crisis due to his sickle cell disease.
Nathan's stroke-like symptoms prompt them to order an MRI, revealing benign tumors near his brain stem called vestibular schwannomas. These tumors are responsible for Nathan's imbalance and hearing loss. Removing them carries the risk of permanent hearing loss, a prospect that terrifies Nathan as singing is his calling. Fortunately, Charlie delves into research and discovers a promising solution: a bilateral endoscopic-assisted keyhole approach.
Nathan remains reluctant until Kalu (played by Chuku Modu) delivers a heartfelt speech about embracing the unknown. Somewhat swayed, Nathan seeks Jordan's advice. Jordan shares her belief that God brought Nathan to the hospital for a reason: to be saved. She encourages him to undergo the surgery. Nathan agrees, and the procedure is a resounding success, leaving Nathan's hearing fully intact.
Cam (Matt Angel), Shaun's patient, faces two daunting challenges: a rebar lodged in his shoulder and the early onset of Alzheimer's disease. His wife, Gilly (Erinn Hayes), is understandably overwhelmed, revealing that she is pregnant and grappling with the silent agony of watching her husband slip away while he's still breathing.
A ray of hope emerges through the brilliant minds of Dom and Asher (Noah Galvin), who devise a potential treatment. Initially, it seems to have worked wonders, but Cam's symptoms return with a vengeance. Shaun and Asher attempt to comfort a devastated Gilly, helping her navigate the complexities of her husband's long-term care. Shaun gently inquiries about Gilly's pregnancy progress, a question that immediately triggers thoughts of termination in her mind. Shaun assures her that the decision lies solely with her.
Later, Gilly confides in Shaun that she had previously battled breast cancer, and Cam had been her rock during that difficult time. She knows that she cannot shoulder the responsibility of caring for both Cam and their unborn child. With a heavy heart, she informs Shaun that she plans to terminate her pregnancy.
On his date with Lea, Shaun's world is turned upside down when he realizes that Cam does not have Alzheimer's. Instead, he suffers from a pinched nerve that is blocking blood flow and mimicking the symptoms of the dreaded disease. Elated, Shaun rushes to inform Cam's wife about the available treatment. The surgery is a success, leaving Cam and Gilly free to embrace the joy of their upcoming family together.
Kalu firmly believes that Jordan possesses a unique romantic temperament, and his astute observations strike a chord with Jordan. Charlie starts to piece together the mystery unfolding between them - their mutual attraction. (I knew it! Heart-eyes emoji time, indeed!) Later, Kalu surprises Jordan with dinner while she's babysitting Steve, and the chemistry between them ignites a fire that could set the Murphys' apartment ablaze. They cap off the episode with a lively conversation while donating blood, proving that it's not the place that matters, but the people.
In other romantic developments, could Glassman (Richard Schiff) and Lim's mother strike a chord? Let's rewind a bit. Lim's mom (Bess Armstrong) is in town, fretting over her daughter. This leads to an emotionally charged confrontation between mother and daughter. As a compromise, Glassman agrees to take Lim's mom shopping in exchange for Lim attending two board meetings. The pair bond over the topic of parenthood, prompting Glassman to open up about his late daughter. The ice melts, and suddenly, food appears. Do crepes from a food bus qualify as a romantic dinner date?
Asher and Jerome (Giacomo Baessato) seemed to be on solid ground in last week's episode. But how did a ten-day work trip seemingly undo all their progress? A FaceTime call from Jerome reassures Asher's worries. It's jet lag, not a waning of interest, that's causing Jerome's apparent disinterest. Jerome's heartfelt words work their magic, and they reconcile smoothly.
Meanwhile, Shaun and Lea's date may have been a bit of a flop, but it loosened Shaun up enough to save Cam. Shaun and Lea share a tender moment in bed, where she helps him realize that missing more people simply means having more to love. Shaun concludes the episode by declaring that their lives will never be the same after Steve. They will be better. (I'm not crying, you're crying.)
