: It is revealed that Artamonova's elderly mother suffers from dementia and believes her daughter is still a student.
: Valentin begins his recovery after surgery. Feeling a sense of duty, Natalia is forced to confirm her promise to become his wife, despite her complicated feelings. : It is revealed that Artamonova's elderly mother
: Inga becomes Natalia's intern despite Natalia's initial resistance. Another intern, Timofey Kergilov, also joins the clinic. also joins the clinic.