Brian Coley, a terminally ill patient informed Elliot before surgery that he had a living will which stated DNR - Do Not Resuscitate. When the operation went badly Elliot stood back, but Tara stepped in and resuscitated him. Brian threatened to sue, but Tara managed to talk him round. Elliot finally told Tara about his wife Gina's assisted suicide, and a shocked Tara reconsidered her future in Holby. Meanwhile, Connie has to tell an elderly private patient that his much desired surgery may kill him. Connie decides to go ahead despite Ric's objections and unfortunately the patient doesn't survive. Linden steps down from the interview stage of Director of Surgery and tells Connie he thinks Ric is the best man for the job. Elsewhere, a drunk patient on AAU lashes out at Oliver and which Chrissie insists in patching up. Oliver and Chrissie discuss their relationship.
—Anonymous