Maternal

Returning from maternity leave, Maryam is back on the front line in pediatrics, surgeon Catherine sets her sights on a consultant job, and acute medic Helen's marital problems play out at work.

As Maryam fights to control her anxiety, Catherine considers what it will take to progress as a female surgeon, and Helen's sister comes back into her life.

A routine gallbladder operation takes a critical turn for Catherine, Maryam wrestles with the idea of adopting another child, and Helen realizes the extent of Guy's alcohol problem.

Out for a Ladies Night with Maryam and her friends, Catherine faces one of the biggest challenges of her surgical life. A gruelling night shift leads Helen to confide in Jack.

Motherhood throws everything at Catherine as she fights for the consultant job. A premature labour leads Maryam to finally admit how she is feeling, and Helen makes a shocking discovery.

Maryam and Catherine speak up at the investigation meeting, while Helen tries to deal with the aftermath of Guy's actions. All three women make big decisions about their future.