Strangers

"Strangers" is the 972nd episode of Casualty and the 12th episode of the 30th series. It was preceded by "Avoidable Harm" and followed by "Estranged".

Synopsis
Dixie and Iain are called to a woodland where they find Jess, from the HART team, has suffered a fall down a deep hole. They successfully rescue her, but Dixie grows concerned when she discovers Jess has started taking anti-depressants. Iain is convinced that Dixie's concerns are simply down to her jealousy over Jess's new relationship, and so she ignores her instincts.

Cal is full of life as he enjoys a day with Matilda, but things take a dark turn when Matilda's temperature rises and a rash is discovered on her. Cal rushes her into the hospital, but his paranoia over the child causes him to breakdown. Cal receives the paternity test results – and he is heartbroken to learn he is not Matilda's father. Lily faces the wrath of other members of the team as they blame her for Alicia's departure, leading her to convince Ethan to be on her side as she claims Alicia was never fit to be a doctor in the first place.