Chicago Med Season 4 Episode 17 The Space Between Us

The Space Between Us is an episode from season 4 of Chicago Med. The episode begins with a young girl named Julie who is rushed to the emergency room after a car crash. She is immediately taken to the trauma center where Dr. Choi and April Sexton attend to her. After conducting some tests, they find out that Julie is suffering from a rare form of cancer that has spread throughout her body.

Meanwhile, Dr. Manning is dealing with a patient named Ms. Bunker who has a long history of mental illness and has been in and out of the hospital many times. Ms. Bunker has a cyst that needs to be removed, but the surgery is complicated because of her mental state. Dr. Manning tries to communicate with Ms. Bunker, but she becomes increasingly agitated and refuses any treatment.

As the episode progresses, we see Dr. Rhodes struggling with his relationship with Dr. Bekker. He is unsure if he wants to take things to the next level with her, and their conflicting work schedules are putting a strain on their relationship. Dr. Bekker, on the other hand, is focused on her work and does not seem to prioritize their relationship.

Back in the trauma center, Julie's condition worsens as the cancer spreads. Dr. Choi and April are doing everything in their power to save her, but they soon realize that they may have to make a difficult decision. They call in Dr. Charles, the hospital's psychologist, to talk to Julie about her options.

Dr. Charles speaks to Julie and helps her come to terms with her illness. He also talks to her parents about their options and they ultimately decide to stop treatment and let Julie pass away peacefully. Julie's passing hits Dr. Choi and April hard, and they both struggle to come to terms with the loss of a young patient.

The episode comes full circle as we see Ms. Bunker finally come around and agree to undergo surgery. Dr. Manning successfully removes her cyst, and Ms. Bunker is discharged from the hospital with a new outlook on life.

The Space Between Us is a touching episode that deals with heavy themes such as illness, loss, and mental health. The show navigates these topics with sensitivity and empathy, and the performances of the entire cast are outstanding. Overall, it is a powerful episode that will leave audiences feeling both heartbroken and hopeful.