The residents of Chastain took on some high-risk surgeries and proved that they are worthy of the title “best in the healthcare biz.”

Three seemingly innocent patients at the ER turned into much bigger cases and started the downfall of 3B, Bell and Andrea’s lucrative supplements brand. After the astronomically high projections and the metaphorical champagne popping, it was only a matter of time before something fudged up. Though, admittedly, I didn’t expect it to be this fast or this dire.

But when the unrelated patients all began displaying symptoms caused by a rare poison, there was cause for concern.

A thorough Q+A conducted by Pravesh and Irving revealed they all had one thing in common: the supplements.

Bell wasn’t interested in jumping to immediate conclusions since it affected his profits and investments. However, a stern talking from Pravesh convinced him to do the right thing. Oh, how the parent has become the child and vice-versa. Bell’s doctors and staff have kept him in check since day one, though, it used to be more of a tussle. These days, Bell just needs a little reminder of what the right thing is and a push in that direction.

Bell informed the team, including Cain and another investor, who both expectedly panicked and tried to wash their hands of everything before more cases became known and they were liable. Isn’t it sick how companies can just declare bankruptcy and refuse responsibility for the hurt they’ve caused? The behavior was typical from Cain.

Andrea promised them that it wasn’t her formula, but the “go team, we’re in this together” environment that we saw early in the episode when things were going well was gone now that their bottom line was being threatened.

While Cain’s reaction was expected (and he deserves to go down with the ship more than anyone), Bell surprised us by offering to buy the other investors out and be personally responsible for what’s to come.

Now, even he admitted that the decision is either incredibly stupid or incredibly savvy depending on how this unfolds. It’s extremely comforting to know that Bell is honoring his promise and standing by Andrea’s side — he may have initially entered into this deal for profits but he actually believes in what he is selling.

The upcoming teaser reveals that the situation gets worse with more sick patients and one who has died, but I think Bell and Andrea are going to come out on top. They’re both doctors who try to help people and have no malicious intent.

If they are making people sick, they’ll gladly be held accountable. But if they aren’t, let those big bucks roll in with Cain no longer in the picture.

There is also something to be said about Cain’s involvement. Not that he would want to jeopardize his own business, but things began going south when he got involved. Andrea’s formula could be fine, and the contamination may be happening at the factor or during the packaging process. Personally, I wouldn’t put anything past Cain. He’s so conniving that he could very well have done this just to see Bell get hurt.

What started out as a light day for Conrad turned into him wracking his brain with what could be making his patient gravely ill. He ran all the diagnostics and nothing showed up, which gave Cain the perfect platform to taunt him as a failed doctor who puts patients at risk.

But Conrad came through for his patient diagnosing a rare condition via his pee. Truly impressive stuff from our resident doc! Sorry, Cain, what were you saying? Oh yah, Conrad is a damn genius who cares about his patient and is back in his element. And this time, he won’t get blindsided.

Conrad’s diagnosis shut Cain up long enough for them to work side by side, and surprisingly when Cain stopped his ego from running rampant to mask his insecurities, he was able to make great progress with his colleagues.

The end of Cain is beginning, and it seems to have blindsided him completely. He thought the partnership he and Logan established was going to protect him, but after he went to Kim complaining about Conrad’s reinstatement, Kim reminded him that no one is invincible. It was a humbling reminder for Cain, but Kim should take his own advice, too. The good guys always win one way or the other.

Cain is now feeling what it’s like to be on the other side at Chastain. With his profits down, he is no longer the goose with the golden egg and that means his position is threatened. For the audience, it is quite enjoyable to see him rattled and getting dished back what he dishes to others including top-notch docs like Conrad, AJ, and Bell.

Cain’s arc can go one of two ways: he can either do Bell-sized transformation and join the good guys (there’s safety in numbers) or he can watch Red Rock snuff him out the way he helped them snuff out Conrad. Though, unlike Conrad, Cain is running out of lives.

With such a dramatic and heavy day at Chastian, it was comforting to see Conrad retreat home where a sick yet loving Nic awaited. Their chat about spending time apart is what makes them such a secure and sweet couple, finally. They have arrived at a place where they are both on the same page about their feelings for each other. It’s only a matter of time before he musters up the courage to pop the question. Things are going well and hopefully, nothing changes unless it’s for the better. The audience is ready for a CoNic wedding!

As for Mina and AJ, she did him a solid by talking him up to Andrea. She knew it was the right thing to do because saying anything other than compassionate, protective, and smart would be a lie. But as Mina pushes Andrea and AJ together, she’s going to realize what she let go of and missed out on.

I don’t want this to turn into a love triangle because both Mina and AJ are grown adults who are above that kind of storyline, but they will eventually be drawn together and Andrea will get pushed out. She doesn’t stand a chance as AJ and Mina as cosmically fated. Until then, though, I’m enjoying Mina crashing the party without even realizing it.

What did you think of The Resident?

Are you ready for a CoNic wedding? Are Bell and Andrea’s supplements to blame?