Pregnant Pediatrician Natalie Manning Rushes to Chicago After Son's Shooting

On October 9th, 2025, news broke that Natalie Manning, a former doctor at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, has returned to the city after her son Owen was shot during a trip with Will. Natalie, who is currently 20 weeks pregnant, received the distressing news from Gaffney's Chief of Staff, Sharon Goodwin, and immediately set off for Chicago.

Showrunner Allen MacDonald reveals that Natalie is feeling "especially fraught" and "a bit cursed" upon her return, as she is reminded of the past tragedies that have occurred during her pregnancies. When Natalie first joined the Gaffney team, she was pregnant with Owen, and her husband had just passed away. Now, with another crisis unfolding, Natalie is deeply concerned that her son may not survive.

Adding to Natalie's emotional turmoil is the tension brewing between her and Will. The pair disagree over the best course of action for Owen's treatment, and Natalie is struggling to understand why they were at the hospital in the first place, as they were supposed to be in Chicago for a Bears game. MacDonald teases that this conflict will only escalate in the coming days.

While the showrunner doesn't provide details on how long Natalie and Will will remain in Chicago, he confirms that they won't be returning to Seattle anytime soon. Fans will have to tune in to see how Natalie's latest ordeal unfolds and whether her son will pull through.