Ethan encounters a woman claiming to be his cousin who urgently seeks help for Sophie, a girl with a congenital heart condition. Ethan, now a hospital deputy director and involved in an election, tries to hide their connection to protect his image. Despite limited time and resources, he offers immediate aid by arranging an appointment with the top heart surgeon, Dr. Barron, and provides a small sum for temporary lodging. As Ethan leaves hurriedly, the woman pleads for support, highlighting the clash between his public ambitions and private responsibilities. The episode ends with Sophie’s urgent situation unresolved, awaiting treatment.