Also known as: Pancreatic tumor
Guillaume has stage three pancreatic cancer with a tumor wrapped around major blood vessels. Helen's ex-boyfriend undergoes a rare 20+ hour multivisceral ex-vivo surgery where his abdominal organs are removed, the tumor is carved out, and organs are reconstructed and replaced. The surgery nearly fails when his aorta ruptures near the end.
Also known as: Parkinson's
Bob has stage four Parkinson's disease and falls on the sidewalk, sustaining a head laceration. The episode explores his living situation with his comedy partner Kit, who serves as his informal caregiver despite Kit's own medical issues.
Also known as: Brain attack
Kit had a massive stroke that left him with left-sided weakness and facial droop. He has been skipping physical therapy appointments and using workarounds instead of proper treatment. He serves as Bob's caregiver despite his own disabilities, creating a mutually dependent living situation.
Also known as: BPD
Shane is a long-term psychiatric patient with borderline personality disorder who has been in treatment since age 18. He develops a romantic relationship with fellow patient Felicity while hospitalized. The episode centers on whether patients under conservatorship can consent to relationships, culminating in Shane and Felicity getting married in the hospital chapel despite family objections.
Also known as: Manic depression
Felicity is a psychiatric patient under conservatorship who takes birth control to regulate mood swings associated with her condition. She is in a committed relationship with Shane, another psychiatric patient. The episode explores her right to make decisions about relationships and marriage despite being under conservatorship.