The Hands that Rock the Cradle, Part 1

Faye's son Archie is admitted to Holby with a whistle stuck in his throat. While he is in theatre, Lauren overhears Faye struggling over Archie's distress, wondering if he should be allowed to go on. In ITU, Lauren accidentally gives Archie the wrong medicine after dropping his drug labels on the floor.

Michael and Vanessa unveil their new vision of Holby, which includes a new matron and a new robotics suite. Michael and Connie are furious when the robotic patient's child goes missing and she refuses to go into theatre.

Chantelle, the woman everyone believes killed Maddy, is admitted to AAU. The staff must overcome their prejudices to treat her, but this is too difficult for Maria who wants justice for Maddy's death.