Holby City Spoilers 20th August 2019

Essie’s (Kaye Wragg) life is thrown into turmoil when a distressed stranger turns up claiming to know Raf di Lucca (Joe McFadden). Taking advantage of Essie’s good nature, a pact is made. Will it change Essie’s life forever?

Xav (Marcus Griffiths) notices more and more mistakes being made by Ric (Hugh Quarshie). Despite Donna (Jaye Jacobs) thinking it a bad idea, Xav decides to confront the old surgeon. Despite his outrage, does Ric know more than he’s letting on?

Nicky (Belinda Owusu) feels that others on the ward are better than she is. To boost her confidence, Kian (Ramin Karimloo) gives her a tricky patient to diagnose. Can she use this new-found confidence to handle trouble-maker Evan (Jack Ryder)?