Fans of the ever-awkward yet lovable Dr. Rash Masum (Neet Mohan) are in for a painfully relatable watch this week, as the reserved doctor comes dangerously close to confessing his feelings to newcomer Sunny Callahan (Jamie Marie Leary) — only to completely bottle it at the last second!

While there’s no shortage of trauma in Holby ED, the real heartbreak might just come from Rash’s hopeless attempt at romance…

🌞 Sunshine in the Storm

Pharmacist Sunny has been a breath of fresh air at Holby ever since she arrived. Competent, funny, and warm, she’s made an instant impression — and not just on the viewers.

Rash, who’s been quietly smitten since their first coffee queue encounter, finds himself daydreaming mid-shift. Whether she’s managing medicine stockouts or cracking dry jokes with Jodie in the staffroom, Sunny is always on his mind.

This week, Rash decides: enough is enough — he’s going to ask her out.

💬 Jodie Plays Cupid (Sort Of)

Sensing the chemistry, nurse Jodie Whyte (Anna Chell) decides to help Rash build the courage he needs.

Jodie (teasing): “It’s so obvious. Just ask her out, Romeo. Before someone else does.”

Rash plays it cool (or at least tries).

Rash: “What? Me? No. Maybe. Yes.”

She encourages him to go for it during the lunch break. Everyone’s rooting for him — even Jacob gives him a supportive nod.

💥 And Then… Everything Goes Wrong

As Rash approaches Sunny in the corridor with his well-rehearsed line, fate has other plans.

• A patient crashes down the hall.

• A tray of medication drops, scattering all over.

• Rash fumbles.

• Sunny is pulled away on an urgent call.

His moment is gone.

But he gets another chance at the end of the shift — and this time, it’s just the two of them.

Rash stammers his way into conversation.

Rash (shy smile): “I was wondering if you maybe wanted to grab a—”

Sunny (smiling brightly): “A what?”

He freezes. Panic hits. The words evaporate.

Rash (blushing): “Never mind. I’ll catch you later!”

He turns and practically sprints away.

💔 A Missed Opportunity?

Jodie finds him later that evening.

Jodie: “Tell me you didn’t bail.”

Rash groans, collapsing into a chair.

Rash: “I froze. I’ve worked in a pandemic, been stabbed… but this? This is worse.”

Jodie promises she’ll help him try again — subtly, of course. But time may not be on Rash’s side…

😳 But Does Sunny Know?

In a twist, the episode closes on Sunny watching Rash from across the ED. She clearly knows. A soft smile crosses her face.

Could she be waiting for him to try again?