Ep 8. Too Close to the Sun

Too Close to the Sun is the eighth episode of the fifth season of the medical drama series, Chicago Med. The show follows the lives of the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center as they navigate through the complexities of saving lives while also trying to keep their personal lives together.

This episode sees the return of Dr. Natalie Manning (Torrey DeVitto) after the birth of her baby. However, her happiness is short-lived as she is presented with a challenging case involving a 16-year-old girl who has been brought in after attempting to jump off a building. The girl's mother is distraught and blames herself for her daughter's actions. Natalie struggles to keep her emotions in check as she tries to diagnose and treat the girl's injuries. Meanwhile, Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss) is dealing with his own personal struggles as he tries to come to terms with the death of his father.

Another storyline in this episode involves Dr. Ethan Choi (Brian Tee) and his father. Ethan has invited his father to visit him in Chicago, hoping to repair their strained relationship. However, things take a turn for the worse when Ethan's father becomes ill and requires medical attention. Ethan finds himself struggling to balance his duties as a doctor with his personal feelings towards his father.

Elsewhere in the hospital, Dr. Crockett Marcel (Dominic Rains) is dealing with the aftermath of a patient who has died under his care. He becomes determined to get to the bottom of what went wrong and enlists the help of Dr. Charles (Oliver Platt) to investigate. As they dig deeper, they uncover a shocking revelation that threatens to shake the entire hospital to its core.

As the doctors and nurses at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center continue to battle the daily challenges of their jobs, they are also forced to confront their personal demons and make difficult choices that could have wide-reaching consequences. With its intense drama, compelling characters, and gripping plotlines, Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 8 is a must-watch for fans of medical dramas.