Meredith and Carina question DeLuca's uncharacteristic behavior when he volunteers to perform a life-threatening task during a blizzard; Bailey tries to help Joey with his future; Richard trains a new intern at the hospital.
Herrmann (David Eigenberg), along with members of house 51, struggle to come to terms with an injury to one of their own, and then must deal with the new temporary replacement (guest star Damon Dayoub). Boden (Eamonn Walker) ponders some interesting news while Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) has a hard time keeping a secret.
A series of car rides propels the Pearsons toward new stages of their lives.
Kevin and Madison navigate their engagement; Kate and Toby take a step in their adoption journey.
Malik shadows Randall at work; Kevin struggles to connect with his new movie director.