'One Tender Kiss'

The board have made their decision about Diane’s future, as the medical drama continues. Connie reveals that she will not be sacked or suspended, but will have to work under Ric’s supervision. Diane is angry, but Ric tells her to go along with it. Later, Diane tries to set Nick up by secretly recording their conversation, but he spots the tape recorder and snatches it from her.

Meanwhile, the new Assistant General Manager, Bradley, begins his first day at Holby. When he asks Donna to come to the May ball that evening Donna is pleased, thinking he is interested in her.

However, she is gutted to learn that Bradley actually likes Mickie, and it’s Reg who fancies Donna. Donna decides not to go to the ball, leaving Reg devastated.While waiting for a bus in the rain, Donna bumps into Justin, who offers her a lift home.

Elsewhere, Matt is deep in debt and gets a second job in the hospital admin department to help pay his credit card bill. He secretly attempts to juggle both jobs, but is caught out and sacked from the admin job.