Also known as: Heart tumor
Annie is a 12-year-old girl with a cardiac tumor that has required multiple surgeries and chemotherapy. After another incomplete resection, she refuses further treatment, choosing quality of life over prolonged hospitalization. Her parents ultimately support her decision to stop treatment and allow her to have meaningful experiences like surfing before she dies.
Also known as: Placental separation
Morgan is a pregnant woman with a history of two prior miscarriages who presents with cramping and bleeding due to placenta previa. She is placed on pelvic rest (no sex) and eventually total bed rest. She undergoes amniocentesis which confirms the baby is healthy.
Also known as: PTSD
Jill is a carjacking victim who initially cannot remember the attack. Through therapy with Violet, she recovers her memories using visualization techniques. She experiences severe PTSD symptoms including seeing her attacker's face everywhere and panic attacks when touched. She ultimately testifies and her attacker is convicted.
Also known as: Memory loss from trauma
Jill experiences memory loss regarding her carjacking assault, remembering only up to hearing a noise behind her car. Violet uses guided imagery therapy to help her recover the traumatic memories needed for legal testimony.
Also known as: Head laceration
Jill sustained blunt head trauma during her carjacking when the attacker struck her repeatedly with a gun until her head hit the pavement. She woke up in an ambulance with no memory of the attack.
Also known as: Shoulder injury
Jill had a pre-existing rotator cuff tear that was nearly healed before her assault. After the carjacking, her muscle pain worsened significantly, with Pete noting that her body pain is being exacerbated by her psychological trauma rather than the original injury.