This hospital is messy! How soon before Monica transfers over? Im calling it now. She becomes the new Chief of Staff once Dr. Impaler is arrested

original release date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | writers: Teresa Zimmerman, Judy Tate | director: Steven Williford

Thoughts:

• JFC Dana... it is not like YOU are working, either. You have been busy planning a wedding for March 2027 that may not take place. Pathetic. Good on Derek for holding his own against her.

• Good job, Katherine. You are right: this is none of your business. Back down and focus on your miserable life for once.

• I love that the sight of her naked husband immediately improves Dani's state of mind. And I do not blame her one bit. Go on, girl, enjoy your man (while he is still yours to enjoy)!

• Dr Monica has her eyes fixated on Kial like she is about to work her magic for both herself and Shanice... if only she knew. If only...

• Lia is no-nonsense. It is not Ashley's fault that there are not enough staff in your hospital to handle the demand. Wake up, ma'am. Good for Ashley for not revealing the nurse's identity (although she may be persuaded to do so).

• Good 👏🏻 on 👏🏻 Eva 👏🏻 for 👏🏻 calling 👏🏻 out 👏🏻 her 👏🏻 mother 👏🏻 for 👏🏻 her 👏🏻 tomfoolery.

• Dr Monica seems to love all of the tea she is getting from Shanice about the happenings at Garland Memorial.

• I applaud Ashley for taking that lashing from Lia the way that she did. She is doing her best, and that is the best she can do.

• Dana frequently crosses boundaries, and I appreciate the effort Ted has taken to confront her. Someone might have to commit her.

• Get her, Dr Monica. GAG HER! Yass!!

Notes:

• Outstanding work from Zimmerman, Tate, and Williford today. They brought everything to life. Thoroughly enjoyable. Thoroughly.

• The episode's character interactions were refreshingly varied. Not everyone was stuck with the same character the whole episode. It was lovely.

• Despite my annoyance with Dana, Trisha Mann-Grant, who portrays her, excels in her role and clearly enjoys it.

• The men on this soap need to UNBUTTON their suit jackets when they sit down. For the love of God, UNBUTTON YOUR JACKETS!