Ep 18. To Bind the Wounds

Jonathan and Mark are back on their mission assigned by the Boss. The new episode is given the title "To Bind the Wounds." The episode is the 18th one in the second season of Highway to Heaven. The story begins with the two angels meeting a retired surgeon Dr. George Latimer. Dr. Latimer is living a peaceful life after retiring from practicing medicine in a small town. Despite being retired, Dr. Latimer still misses his former profession and the fact that he cannot go back to his old life.

The town, where Dr. Latimer lives, has a completely different story. The small town, not too far from the city, is home to a large number of migrant farmworkers. The farmworkers are underprivileged and do not have the luxury of proper medical care. The workers are severely underpaid and work long, hard hours in the fields. They face many health issues from the pesticides and toxins they are exposed to every day.

Dr. Latimer meets a young boy, Paco, who is experiencing terrible health issues due to his working conditions. Paco's parents share their grief and how they cannot afford proper medication and treatment for their son. This incident causes Dr. Latimer to rethink his retirement plans. Dr. Latimer sees the opportunity to help those who are in a dire need of medical treatment. He decides to open up a free clinic to provide healthcare services to the underprivileged.

With the help of Jonathan and Mark, Dr. Latimer sets up the clinic. Jonathan becomes the receptionist, while Mark takes on the role of a physician's assistant. The medicine and health supplies for the clinic are donated by the community, who are moved by Dr. Latimer's actions and the initiative. The clinic becomes an instant success, and soon there is a long queue of patients seeking treatment.

But not everyone is pleased with Dr. Latimer's compassionate work. One day, the farm owners, who exploit the workers, threaten Dr. Latimer and force him to shut down the clinic. They don't want to lose their workforce as a result of fewer sick workers, and it means less income for them. Dr. Latimer is shaken by the threats, but Jonathan and Mark reassure him that he is doing the right thing.

Jonathan and Mark meet Paco's father, who shares his story of struggle and oppression. It gives the angels a sense of urgency and motivates them to fight for justice. They start campaigning in the town for the benefit of migrant farmworkers, and exposure of rights violations.

The angel's endeavors hit the right note with the locals, who understand the farmers and their exploitation of the workers. The campaign gets a lot of support, including many high profile law firms that take on the workers' cases and win them large settlements. The farmers are forced to rethink their way of working and start providing their workers with proper care and treatment.

The town is transformed with the successful campaign, but Dr. Latimer's clinic remains closed. However, there is good news for Dr. Latimer, as he is soon offered a position at the nearby hospital. He is delighted with the opportunity and grateful to Jonathan and Mark for all the support that they have provided.

The episode ends with Dr. Latimer starting a new chapter in his life, where he gets another chance to practice medicine and serve those who are in need. It is another heartwarming story that Highway to Heaven brings to its audience as the angels continue on their missions. This episode is a reminder of the power of compassion and the importance of fighting for what is right, no matter how tough the situation might seem.