Missy overreacts at a patient's touch and wants to quit Hope Memorial, but Maggie changes her mind. Luke tries to compose a letter to Missy and daydreams about their time together. Nola speculates she's experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions then prevents Mona from phoning Dr. Burkey. After Mona leaves, Nola admits to Mildred that she's actually seeing another doctor, who she attempts to phone but can't reach as the phone is dead due to a thunderstorm. As the storm worsens, Nola says she's really afraid.
—Mark Faulkner