Robert faces the challenge of his career when he leads a team to free the survivors of a horrific air crash. Among those trapped in the plane are a six-week-old baby, a seven-year-old schoolgirl, and a businesswoman suffering from an aortic rupture. While he tries to regain his passion for the job, Kate struggles to keep her emotions under control. Judy begins to question her future in A&E, and Andrew's efforts manage to impress Christine. David begins to buckle under the pressure, but manages to impress Robert.