In the upcoming episode titled “Brace, Brace, Brace,” airing on February 22, 2025,

Siobhan McKenzie faces an unprecedented personal and professional crisis.

A catastrophic plane crash near Holby City thrusts the emergency services into chaos, with Siobhan,

serving as the acting clinical lead, at the forefront of the response. Complicating matters, her estranged husband, firefighter Rich Walker, is among the first responders at the crash site. Their strained relationship, marred by Rich’s affair with consultant Stevie Nash, adds emotional turmoil to the already intense situation.

When an unidentified firefighter with severe injuries is admitted, Siobhan and Stevie momentarily unite in concern, only to discover it’s not Rich. However, Rich is later brought in with smoke inhalation. In a poignant moment during his CT scan, he asks Siobhan to convey his love to Stevie, leaving Siobhan grappling with heartbreak and a moral quandary. This episode delves deep into Siobhan’s resilience and the complexities of personal entanglements amidst professional duties.