Saving Hope

On the anniversary of her son Luke’s birth and Dr. Joel Goran’s death, Alex Reid treats a twelve-year old girl admitted to Hope Zion after a motorcross accident, only to be diagnosed with Leukemia. When the girl’s mother is found to be an incompatible stem cell donor, Alex forces the mother to put the past aside and track down her estranged junkie sister - the girl’s actual biological mother. After their romantic plans have to be pushed back for a heart transplant, Dawn’s new boyfriend insists on observing her at work her magic in the O.R. But when his stomach can’t take it, Dawn finds herself on the other side of her embarrassed boyfriend’s fragile ego. Meanwhile, Charlie must contend with the father of a recent suicide victim who refuses to believe she won’t wake up, and the spirit of the victim who just wants to move on. But when the true nature of their relationship comes out, Charlie must walk a fine line to bring the victim’s spirit to rest. In the ER, Dev and Cassie have their hands full when Zach is moved by the anniversary of Joel’s death to declare no one will die today under his care. The weight of love is tested, this week at Hope Zion.