Beginnings

• Drama

Episode overview

Frank is called to the dying Ann-Maree's bedside by Von who is very conscious of the fact that Bart is unable to say good-bye and give her permission to die. Frank tells Bart that he has to put his own needs out of the equation and that this is a battle that can't be won and is about being selfless. His words of advice will resonate with Frank once he realizes the danger his his battle with Admin is putting the ED in. Dan's plans to propose to Erica are ruined by the frenetic pace of the ED which also causes Erica to make a near fatal mistake when she is called away from an ICU patient for another emergency, causing the ICU patient's near death. Steve and Dan are kept busy in Resus with a patient who has a mysterious abdominal bleed. Jack is occupied by a mysterious Father Paul who he attempts to keep in the Psych Obs room until he can be seen. As the ED comes under more pressure from Admin, Frank makes a decision that will impact on all those around him.

60 minutes