Conrad and Gigi finally face Nic's bitterly estranged father Kyle Nevin, who is brought despite protest to Chastain with an alarmingly low heart rate; Devon's bedside manner and combined diagnostic genius with Conrad, plus Gigi's grandpa-love, win him over to reconcile, while his last-minute re-diagnosis enables optimal therapy and prospects. Dr. Ian Sullivan charmed the entire rehab clinic, until Kincaid smashes his reputation at family day. Billie advises Doris Chambers against risky surgery, but her redneck sons Lance and Fritz first demand it unconditionally, then swear physical vengeance when a complication kills her. Dr. James Yamada politely near-clashes with AJ, until informed of Cade and Billie's confusing love-life. Padma goes missing, leaving the twins with AJ and hospital daycare.
—KGF Vissers