Ep 12. Hurts Like A Mother

In this episode of Royal Pains, titled "Hurts Like A Mother," Hank and Evan's father, Eddie R. Lawson, makes a surprise visit to the Hamptons. Eddie is a con artist who has been absent for years and has made his living by scamming people. His arrival throws Hank and Evan into turmoil, as they struggle to come to terms with their complicated relationship with their father.

Meanwhile, HankMed is hired to treat a pregnant woman named Alice, who is experiencing unusual symptoms. Alice is a perfectionist who wants everything to be just right for the birth of her baby, but Hank and Divya soon discover that there is more to her condition than meets the eye. As they delve deeper into Alice's medical history, they begin to suspect that her symptoms may be caused by an underlying condition.

As Hank and Divya work to determine the cause of Alice's symptoms, Evan takes it upon himself to reconnect with his father. Despite Hank's warnings about Eddie's past behavior, Evan is excited to spend time with his dad and help him get his life back on track. However, as the episode progresses, it becomes clear that Eddie has not changed his ways and is still up to his old tricks. The Lawson brothers must decide whether to confront their father or continue to let him manipulate them.

Later, Hank treats a soap opera star who is struggling to cope with his grueling work schedule. The actor, named Ian, is experiencing severe neck pain and is worried that he will not be able to continue filming. As Hank examines him, he realizes that Ian's pain may be related to an old injury he sustained on the set of his show. With the help of his team, Hank must find a way to ease Ian's pain and help him get back to work.

Overall, "Hurts Like A Mother" is a tense and emotional episode that explores the complicated relationships between fathers and sons. It also features several interesting medical cases that keep the HankMed team on their toes. With its combination of drama, humor, and medical intrigue, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.