Ep 7. Orchids and Salami

Nurse Jackie season 3 episode 7, titled "Orchids and Salami," follows Jackie, a nurse working at All Saints' Hospital, as she continues to juggle her personal and professional lives. The episode begins with Jackie trying to keep her affair with Eddie a secret from her best friend, Dr. O'Hara, while also dealing with a difficult patient, Mr. Walsh, who is suffering from liver failure.

As she tries to help Mr. Walsh and his family cope with his illness, Jackie is also dealing with the fallout from her recent separation from her husband, Kevin. She struggles to balance her duties as a mother to her daughters, Grace and Fiona, with her demanding job at the hospital and her personal life.

Meanwhile, Dr. Cooper, a surgeon at the hospital, is dealing with his own personal drama as he tries to impress a new nurse, Sam. As the two doctors work to treat Mr. Walsh, their personal lives continue to intersect in unexpected ways.

Throughout the episode, Jackie must confront the consequences of her actions as she tries to keep her affair with Eddie hidden from those around her. As the tension between her and Dr. O'Hara grows, Jackie begins to question whether she can continue to keep up the charade.

As the day wears on and the stress of the hospital begins to take its toll on everyone involved, Jackie is forced to make some difficult decisions about her future. With her personal and professional lives hanging in the balance, Jackie must decide whether she can continue to keep up the façade, or whether it is time to come clean about the choices she has made.

"Orchids and Salami" is a complex, emotionally charged episode of Nurse Jackie that explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of living with the consequences of our actions. With its skilled writing, masterful performances, and gripping storyline, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the series.