Episode 2 (series 34)

The second episode of series 34 is the 1140th episode of Casualty overall.

Synopsis
After the loss of his mum, Rash plans on postponing his return to the ED to help his dad, but gets caught up at the hospital helping a mother with a baby in desperate need of care.

Since the major incident at the market, Ethan is struggling to cope and is throwing himself into his work. When Theo, an old university friend, arrives at the ED with his daughter Effie who has cystic fibrosis, Ethan puts himself on the line to give her a chance. Duffy feels lonely at home whilst Charlie is at work and is fearful about the future. New F1 Mason starts in the ED, but doesn’t make the best impression.

Confirmed cast

 * Neet Mohan as Rashid Masum
 * George Rainsford as Ethan Hardy
 * Derek Thompson as Charlie Fairhead
 * Cathy Shipton as Lisa "Duffy" Duffin
 * Jim Sturgeon as Theo
 * Abigail Hardingham as Effie
 * Victor Oshin as Mason