The title refers to the idea of a backup plan—something the veteran loses when his hearing is threatened, and something Rhodes never felt he had with his family. Character Development
Dr. Natalie Manning and Dr. Daniel Charles deal with a young girl who has a high-stakes medical condition that might be psychosomatic or linked to her father’s own medical history. [S1E3] Fallback
The episode centers on Dr. Connor Rhodes’ complicated past when he treats a close family friend who was impaled by a glass shard. Key Plotlines The title refers to the idea of a
Below is a detailed breakdown of the episode's major plotlines and character developments. Episode Overview: "Fallback" December 8, 2015 Daniel Charles deal with a young girl who
Dr. Will Halstead treats a former musician and veteran who is experiencing mysterious symptoms. The diagnosis—an acoustic neuroma—leads to a difficult conversation about surgery that could cost the man his hearing and, by extension, his career.
The conflict between saving a life and preserving the quality of that life (specifically for the veteran musician).
The contrast between the working-class roots of most Med staff and Rhodes’ upper-class background.