Children's Ward

Young footballer Lee Jones collapses during a match. Nurse Gary Miller faces the consequences of losing his cool. Ex-visitor Cal is admitted as a patient, and new patients and staff join the children's ward.

Danny throws his food around - behaviour which prompts staff members to quiz his parents as to his past history. Nurse Mitchell catches Lucy with a cabbage leaf; it is food for her pet tortoise, which has been living in her bed. Lee has his first session of dialysis, and learns that he will never be able to play football again.

Bonfire preparations are underway as Lee arrives on the ward with his "minder". Danny's behaviour doesn't improve. Jack questions Philip as to where he bought his fireworks. James and Darren finally beat Cal at Trivial Pursuit. Jack tackles the newsagent about selling fireworks to children. As the bonfire blazes, Bryony searches for Cal....

Cal has a convulsion and finds it very hard to accept the truth of his condition, as divulged by Mitchell. Danny's food tests go well, until he reacts violently to orange cordial. Fortunately this was planned, as Dr. Woods explains to Danny's mum. Eddie Jones arrives to see Lee, but Lee wants nothing to do with him.

The D.J. has a sore throat, but Rowena comes to the rescue. James and Darren, horrified at the prospect, call on Lee to help stop her, but their plan backfires. Baby Jack's emergency operation is a success, and Gail and Kieran grow closer. Keely's scan goes well, but her relationship with Billy is a struggle.

Lee leaves hospital promising to take it easy, but is determined to prove he's as fit as ever. Cal's stint as Bryony's chauffeur comes to an abrupt end. Baby Jack is still improving, and Mags jokingly tells Katie she thinks the hospital is haunted: an off-the-cuff quip that prompts the younger patients to form their own ghost-busting squad.

Lee is back on Dialysis; his mother despairs of being able to keep a constant eye on him. Cal is told he can leave, but he still hasn't revealed his epilepsy to Bryony. Sister Meadows has cause to wonder if it's only Gail's children who are under observation. Rowena's talk is still of ghosts, while James and Darren prepare to tackle a ghostt of their own.

Jack and Katie argue over the effects of tartrazine, and Sam admits to drinking caustic soda. Danny and Rowena go home. Mitchell presents her report to Dr. Woods regarding Dr. Gallagher's conduct. Marcus Jones seems more concerned with his promotion at work than with Lee, but later arrives with an unexpected offer.

Sam drops and breaks the nativity set. Marcus comes in for tests; the results show he is a suitable donor, but Lee refuses the transplant. Dr. Gallagher says goodbye to Gail and Smithson arrives on the ward; prolonged questioning over his broken arm angers his father. Jack petitions to be Father Christmas, and Steve proposes to Dr. Woods.

New arrival Helen Jordan requires immediate surgery on her appendix, but no parents appear to give consent. Only her young brother and sister visit, for whom she's clearly very concerned. There are two operations in the Jones family; emotions run high for Lee and Marcus. Wedding bells ring for Charlotte and Steve, but can they keep their news secret?

Helen is storing toast in her locker for her hungry brother and sister; her parents still have not appeared. Mitchell and Bryony have separate theories about Charlotte's romantic inclinations, but both get a shock when the truth is revealed. More good news: Keely has a very healthy baby girl.

Mitchell is kept in the dark about Charlotte's pre-wedding party. Billy's time with Keely and the baby is interrupted, and Keely finds the ring after he leaves. Happy times are revived as the Jones family watches an old football video, and Kieran is increasingly worried about Helen.

Helen fears that she, Sally and Colin might be taken into care; drastic action is taken. Eddie wants to go back with Carol, and Lee and Marcus are in favour. Thanks to Mickey's cigarette, fire rages in the boiler room; the children are safely evacuated, though Cal is very ill after rescuing Helen. The big day arrives for Charlotte and Steve.