The Alpha Team is aided by a new surgeon after the head of their unit goes AWOL and a restaurant explosion floods the halls of the hospital with victims.

A member of the team learns a secret about Dr. Proctor while treating victims of a hotel shooting; Dr. Deleo receives a prestigious offer.

The team members notice parallels between the victims of a wedding party that is rushed to the emergency room and themselves; the hospital staff notices Zambrano and Deleo are flirting with each other.

While the threat of an oncoming hurricane looms, the team treats victims of a massive car accident. Zambrano's father pays a visit to the hospital.