Watson Season 2 Episode 8 Recap: Livvy’s Bombshell Diagnosis and the UHOP Clinic Hostage Standoff
- Barbara
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Healthcare Runaround
Flashbacks of the past eleven months for a father and daughter, Sergeant Billy Fitzgerald/Fitz and Livvy. His daughter presents with a persistent fever. The desperate father first meets Adam and Ingrid for a short time, but is referred to a pediatric specialist. Later, Sasha eight months ago, then two months ago with Watson. ALL tell the father they can't see the daughter because they need to see someone who specializes in pediatrics. This is a reflection of current real-life healthcare.
The 3Rs
Present day, Watson tells Stephens he needs his help with a ballerina who has an unknown illness at BKMI. Watson is trying a new outlook on being a better person—Reflect, Recover and Renew, and tries to ease back on his workaholic tendencies. That philosophy will be tested.
Bomber at UHOP
Ingrid and Beck come to the clinic after their group therapy. Both are more together now, almost as a couple. Beck’s there for an appointment with Watson. Stephens and Shinwell leave for BKMI to see the ballerina. The day starts out like a normal one for Watson, Shinwell and the Fellows. That all quickly changes.
Beck picked the wrong time for an appointment because Fitz enters the Holmes Clinic demanding Watson see his daughter now. He's wearing a literal vest of bombs, and demonstrates its effect if his demands aren't met. He takes all in the clinic hostage, triggering the UHOP lockdown protocol.
Livvy Finally Sees the Doctor
Livvy is still running a fever and now has warts on her legs. She had been admitted. Watson and the Fellows rush into action.
New development, Fitz isn't actually Livvy's biological father. Shinwell and Stephens find the biological father, Scott Morrison, to get more information on his personal history and the time he spent with Livvy’s mother before she died. Mary gets involved more in this dangerous situation as she's the only surgeon available to operate on Livvy after her spleen bursts.
3Rs Tested, Secret Revealed
Adam reveals personal information to everyone. Distracted, Beck sneaks up on Fitz. Things just continue happening at an accelerated pace. Watson had to toss his new 3Rs mantra to the side after Fitz accuses him of why Livvy's in such terrible condition.
Bomber’s Hurt and New Diagnosis
Another problem happens that gets Beck released. Beck later becomes an instant star for the news cameras, and loves the spotlight.
Fitz’s injury requires Watson's immediate attention to stop his bleeding. Things continue their hectic pace. Livvy's surgery is a success. There's a new diagnosis, X-MEN Disease, a rare genetic disease. Another twist occurs as Fitz almost passed out from his wound. He's bleeding out, despite the whipstitches. There's a cure, but they need something from Livvy's father to make it work. Fitz was shocked at the latest discovery. Watson earned that right to call him Fitz before they took him into surgery.
What is needed?
What does cilantro have to do with anything?
Who is Livvy's Real Dad?
What secret did Adam reveal?
Why is Shinwell angry?
Is Beck dangerous? Will Ingrid stop seeing him?
What happens to Fitz?
Extreme Day Conclusion
Things were taken to the extreme, what a day for Watson, Shinwell and the Fellows. Watson promises Fitz that Livvy will be cared for and he will make sure of it. Ingrid goes to see Beck, and what happens is unexpected. Beck is also researching one of the Fellows, why may be revealed later. Stephens is happy to see his twin brother safe, and overjoyed to see Sasha as he gives her a loving passionate kiss. This was a beautiful, touching scene.
A wild ride this latest episode was. Watson and his team work in a high stress environment, but a bomb threat adds more stress than normal. It was a great whirlwind of unexpected happenings. I gave this episode 4.9 Stars out 5.
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