In the frantic world of emergency medicine, some cases hit closer to home than others, and the story of Jade is one that leaves a mark on the entire department. A cheerleader with an arm injury turns into a nightmare as doctors begin to unravel the shocking truth behind her condition.

What started as a simple crash injury soon becomes a medical puzzle. Jade’s condition deteriorates rapidly, from dehydration to vomiting bile, and a troubling lack of nutrition is revealed. Despite a seemingly healthy diet, Jade’s mother admits to a dangerous secret—Jade had been dieting in a risky, unconventional way.

The truth emerges: Jade had been secretly taking a tapeworm pill she found online, hoping for a quick fix to lose weight. But this risky “diet” has led to a dangerous parasitic infection, and doctors fear for her life as they race against time to save her from a potentially fatal bowel obstruction caused by the parasite.

As Jade’s mother struggles with guilt and denial, the doctors face a dilemma: surgery may be the only option to save Jade’s life, but her mother insists there must be an easier, less invasive solution. What will it take for this mother to face the truth and save her daughter from a terrifying medical crisis?