Mercy

When two boys are trapped in an abandoned building, Veronica finds herself in the right place at the right time to help them. Back at the hospital, Chloe pressures doctors to perform a risky surgery to save her comatose boyfriend from brain death, and Sonia treats a psychic patient who makes a mysterious prediction about her future. Meanwhile, Briggs tries frantically to raise the funds needed to pay off his high-stakes debt with the mafia before it's too late, and Sands considers a job offer to return to Afghanistan with a medical relief effort. less

Veronica and Sands are suddenly faced with a life-altering decision when unexpectedly a friend from their Iraq days shows up. Sonia, increasingly intimidated by a stalker's threats, gets help from a surprising source, while Chloe worries that her boyfriend is causing irreparable brain trauma by playing football against medical advice. Moreover, after Angel's friend is brutally beaten, Briggs worries that his mafia connections may have played a role. Meanwhile, a former flame comes back into his life, with dangerous consequences. less

Following a prison riot, several injured prisoners are brought to Mercy for treatment. Veronica finds herself sympathizing with her patient, but she is shocked to discover a dangerous secret he has been keeping. Chloe tries to convince her college football player boyfriend to take time off from practice to treat his head injury before it's too late. And, when Sonia's seemingly tough patient admits he's terrified to return to prison, she can't help but worry that she may be headed there too - unless she comes clean about her involvement in her former patient's suicide. Meanwhile, Briggs is confronted with a difficult decision that could jeopardize his career - or his life. less

Following the donut shop shooting, Veronica experiences a panic attack and continues to address her PTSD in therapy sessions with Dr. Cabe. Chloe, with the help of her frat boy admirer tracks down an ER patient after the patient's blood tests reveal a potentially fatal problem. Meanwhile, Sonia becomes increasingly concerned about her involvement in her home-care patient's death when an unexpected autopsy is ordered. less