Trixie and Sister Frances put their training into action asthey join Dr Turner at the monthly cytology clinic, which isattracting a high number of patients for a routine cervicalsmear test. While there, Sister Frances examines a newlymarried woman who presents some troubling symptoms.Lucillehelps Vivien, a single mother of three, through her fourthpregnancy and intervenes when local authorities questionVivien's capabilities as a mother. After suffering a traumaticexperience, Miss Higgins is offered a place to stay atNonnatus House, and Sister Hilda and Shelagh take the lead inthe fight against a scabies epidemic that has quickly engulfedPoplar.