Holby City medic Ric Griffin wants his brain tumour gone, so when neurosurgeon Max McGerry suggests an innovative - but risky - op, will he go for it?
After a scan revealed he has a brain tumour, Holby consultant Ric Griffin decided against having surgery as it would be too risky and he was certain he could manage his symptoms with medication. But, knowing drugs will end his career as a surgeon, Ric (Hugh Quarshie) now wants the tumour removed.
When neurosurgeon Max McGerry (Jo Martin) turns up at Holby with a patient, Ric’s aware of her reputation and is impressed. As Max reviews the scan of Ric’s tumour, she admits surgery to remove it could be fatal and suggests a less-invasive option – but it still carries risks. What will Ric decide?
Meanwhile, Essie gets a shock when Frankie comes back. She claims to have landed a new job in Birmingham and has come back to collect her baby Isla, so they can settle up there and start their new life.
But when Essie discovers Frankie’s been in contact with Isla’s dad Conor and that he’s assaulted her, she grows concerned for Isla’s safety. With Isla adamant she wants to take Isla back, can anyone make her see sense?
Elsewhere, Jac Naylor has returned from her trip to Disneyland with Emma but it’s clear all’s not well when she reveals her daughter spent all the time on the phone to Johnny and new wife Stacey. Jac throws herself back into her work - but when an emergency comes up involving Emma, will she put family first?
Holby City continues Tuesdays at 8pm on BBC1.
