During his early weeks, James realises he inadvertently caused a patient's death and attempts to conceal his mistake. Exhausted and unable to cope, he seeks solace in Southampton's redlight district.
As his first-year passes, there are brief moments of triumph, but James' impulsive decisions pave the way for future complications. Amidst the chaos, a glimmer of hope emerges when he meets Ainslie, a trainee surgeon from New Zealand. James becomes besotted with her, falling madly in love. However, shadows from his past resurface, threatening his newfound happiness and future.