Under Pressure

As SAMU doctors, Evandro and Carolina turn to São Tomé Hospital during an emergency amidst the truck drivers' strike. The care provided there completely changes the couple's plans.

Infectious disease specialist Vera joins the team on a tense day. Evandro needs to treat a patient shot by the militia, while Carolina attends to a young woman and Charles encounters a medical error.

Evandro and Carolina come to the aid of a stabbed woman and her attacker. At São Tomé, Charles receives a visit from his ex-girlfriend, who falls ill.

Charles and Evandro race against time to treat a skydiver with a brain aneurysm who fainted during a jump, and a child with kidney failure who needs a transplant. Meanwhile, Décio gets involved with a patient.

Faced with trauma, a girl who saw her mother injured in an explosion falls silent, making Carolina's job difficult. Meanwhile, Evandro treats a young man who was beaten up at school. Contact with meningitis patients creates a dramatic situation in Carolina's life.

The hospital receives victims of a landslide. Among the patients, a fortune teller reveals what fate holds in store for Carolina. Intrigued, she seeks answers about the future.

The arrival of a pregnant inmate brings Vera's past to the surface and stirs up Carolina's emotions. Meanwhile, Charles and Décio treat a breast cancer patient and must deal with a drastic decision made by her niece.

The assaulted teacher is treated by Evandro, who lavishes care on Carolina. Evandro meets Diana, who accuses him of medical error, while Vera treats a man with cancer and decides to admit him to the hospital.

Evandro deals with an offer of help from the militia amidst a shortage of resources for patient care. He is approached by Diana, who is depressed. The two grow closer.

Wounded, the militia leader storms the hospital and forces Carolina to treat him. When the police discover his whereabouts, an intense shootout puts everyone's lives at risk.

Evandro saves a boy, while Carolina’s life is in danger. Vera tells Seu João the truth and promises to look after him. Carolina and Evandro suffer a blow that destabilizes their relationship.

Carolina and Evandro disagree over a patient. Reconciliation becomes impossible. Evandro suffers a relapse, and Carolina shows signs of shaken faith.

Evandro and Carolina quarrel. Mr. João confronts Vera with an issue from the past. Drugs interfere with Evandro, who seeks out Diana. Carolina gets involved with a man and resigns.

On her last day, Carolina performs surgery with Evandro. On the way to the hotel, he uses drugs and his life is put at risk. Carolina fights to save him.