But after assaulting Thorne, whose advice will he listen to?
Carla warns Peter to think carefully about rejecting the life-changing sum of money on offer from Thorne, whilst Simon points out to his dad that a hundred grand could change their lives forever. As Peter begins to waver, Thorne clocks their exchange
Peter meets up with nurse Tricia and realising she can’t offer any new evidence, confides in her that he’s thinking of giving up the fight.
Awaiting the verdict on Thorne from the GMC, Carla urges Peter to be grateful for his health and focus on their future.
Meeting Peter in the pub, Thorne orders him not to undo all his skilled work and embrace the second chance he has to live.
As Thorne gets into his car Peter can no longer contain his rage and angrily confronts him.
As Peter refuses to forgive Simon for falling for Thorne’s trick a frustrated Carla lectures Peter about being bitter.
Heading to the police station to pick up a fare, Peter is surprised to see it is Nicky who has been arrested for no reason and the pair bond over their shared contempt for authority trampling over the little man.
Later, telling Daniel and Carla about his encounter with Nicky, Peter is shocked by Daniel’s response.
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