Saving Hope

Alex is still reeling from her breakup with Charlie, but when Dana asks for her help in dealing with a breast cancer case, her no-nonsense attitude helps Alex deal with her personal and professional issues. However, while trying to help the breast cancer patient, Alex is surprised to discover that the patient isn't just an anonymous stranger - it's Dana herself. Meanwhile, Joel checks in with a former patient - a ballerina whose hip he replaced using a brand new prosthetic from the innovative Sabian Medical Corporation. When the prosthetic proves faulty and kills his patient, Joel's position as Chief of Surgery is jeopardized as he's forced to take on both the powerful company and his former lover, who just happens to work for them. Charlie attempts to help Joel with his fight, but ends up distracted by the ghost of the ballerina, who has one last wish she needs help fulfilling.