The episode begins with a man collapsing on a commuter bus following a violent coughing fit, leaving behind a bloody shirt and sparking fears of an infectious outbreak like tuberculosis. However, the investigation takes a dark turn when Dr. Parsons identifies the cause as —specifically an airborne strain delivered via vape cartridges.
: During the investigation, Bea is exposed to the airborne anthrax. Her condition quickly becomes dire, and while she is forbidden from continuing the case, she refuses to stop. Patience Series 1 - Episode 6
: In a shocking finale twist, the killer is revealed to be Zara Rose (aka Flora) , who is actually the chief of police. Her motive was a mix of jealousy and revenge after her husband, Tyler, faked his death and had a child with the CDF’s leader, Jean Crick. The episode begins with a man collapsing on
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