In episode 1 of The Resident, Devon is excited about the publishing of his trial results and his upcoming clinical trial. AJ is happy about getting a new condo for Padma and the twins. Leela is celebrating that she is Chastain’s newest chief resident and AJ tells her, “She is the most promising young surgeon in Chastain.”
Padma is ecstatic about her dream to be a mom and is looking forward to having two healthy boys. However, she faints and there seems to be a problem with the pregnancy. ..
The ultrasound proves that one of the babies is not as healthy and AJ, Devon, and Leela sweep in to try and manage the situation. The twins are in danger and Dr. Sullivan knows a surgery to save the pregnancy but there is an 80% chance that the smaller twin will die and a 50% chance that the larger twin will die. It is clear, however, that if they don’t operate, both twins will ultimately die.
Padma and AJ are in a difficult situation. They need to get the fetal surgery equipment, but they don’t have any other options. The closest center that has the equipment is in Orlando, but it’s a long drive.
Dr. Sullivan is not able to do the surgery and it needs to be done asap. The stakes are raised considerably high – anyone else stressed out about the fate of Padma and the twins as well?
AJ is grieving the recent loss of his mother and Devon is worried about the possibility of another loss in AJ’s life. AJ recently lost his mom and all fingers are crossed that he won’t be grieving again. Padma and AJ are not dating but they are connected by the twins. Padma’s situation is getting dire but they are unable to fly her out to Orlando due to a storm. ..
The team is running out of time and they need a plan B. Kit and Bell try to get the equipment to Chastain, but there is finally a moment of hope. Conrad reminds AJ that he can’t hover and try to manage the situation as a doctor. He should support Padma, but I think we can all understand why AJ is micromanaging. ..
The equipment arrives and the fate of three lives lies in the hands of Dr Sullivan. The surgery starts with Padma nearly going into heart failure but AJ is there for the rescue. Thank God for him.
After Padma’s heart issue is solved, Dr. Sullivan starts the fetal surgery and one can barely breathe during these scenes. Everyone is worried as Padma and the twins begin crushing. It’s intense, but luckily Dr. Sullivan is able to successfully finish the surgery. We can all breathe a sigh of relief!
Conrad is worried about Gigi who has been having nightmares and is scared to sleep. Billie is also worried and is concerned that Gigi is not willing to talk about her nightmares or what is making her afraid. Conrad thinks it might have to do with Nic’s death but Billie is unsure as Nic died when Gigi was just a toddler.
Billie and Conrad are getting closer, and Conrad confesses to her that he doesn’t know what he would do without her support. ..
Billie is relatively okay that Conrad chose Cade, at the moment she is okay with being Conrad’s best friend. Still, it must be hard on her to see him dating Cade.
The Episode Review
The Resident once again opens the door of Chastain Hospital to us and we couldn’t be more elated to see our favourite doctors saving the day. ..
This episode raised the stakes as the doctors at Chastain race against time to save one of their own. I think there is a chance for Billie and Conrad but we will have to see how their relationship evolves this season.
Fans of “Grey’s Anatomy” breathed a collective sigh of relief when it was announced that Padma and the twins were safe. The story flowed smoothly and there were plenty of intense life or death situations for the doctors to deal with in Season 14. ..
