Dr. Carl observes Leila returning to work after receiving numerous thank-you banners from patients, which triggers jealousy and warns of past pain transfers between them. To avoid suffering the same fate, Dr. Carl plans to keep a distance from Leila and the hospital. Meanwhile, Ivy faces scrutiny for frequently skipping work and causing operational disruptions. Under mounting pressure, Ivy grows frustrated and abruptly decides to resign, surprising those around her and leaving the hospital's future uncertain as tensions escalate between commitment and escape.