'Promises'

Donna's half-niece Mia turns up out of the blue - her grandmother, Patti, has had another stroke. Patti dies and Donna realises that she must take care of Mia.

Jac can see that Joseph is struggling in his Consultant's position, and things aren't going well with Faye. Jac wants to support him but she also wants his job – she tells Michael she will kick up a stink if the temporary Consultant job is not advertised.

Maria is bowled over by hunky new locum George, but Chrissie isn't impressed when he turns up late on his first day. He does however impress Chrissie, and makes a predatory beeline for Maria.