New surgeon and chief physician Dr. John Neumann arrives at Fredenslund with a confident attitude and liberal approach to the prevailing norms that soon cause friction with Doctor Neergaard. Moreover, they have a shared past aboard the hospital ship Jutlandia, and Neumann’s arrival reminds Nina of some painful memories.
Elsewhere, Anna has been corresponding with Erik in Canada and must choose between him and jazz musician Ole with whom she has been spending more and more time. And Bjørn is on the edge, having turned to dangerous methods help him to stay on top of things and deal with the regular night shifts.